Monday, August 11, 2008

More On Snowshoe

The following is from an e-mail Judy sent out...

I wanted to update you on the trip for this coming weekend, Aug. 15-17th. We will be staying at Margaret and Ellie Grove's place at Snow Shoe.

She said that cell phones do not work well there. Snow Shoe has a lake with boats and a pool. We can use all the amenities on Saturday for about $14.00 per person. She said it is well worth the price. We can kayak, canoe, paddleboat, and fish on the lake for that price. The lake is open from 10-6. The pool is open from 12-8. We will have a bike rack for taking a bike, if you are interested.
The cost for the trip is $100.00 if you are going white water rafting. If you are not, the cost is $35.00 per person for food and gas. You will probably need some extra bucks for the lake on Saturday and for eating out at least once. I would suggest at least twenty-five dollars just to be safe.

The White Water Rafting will be on Sunday at noon. We will get up early Sunday and have to be there before 11:30 ready to go. We are using Songer Whitewater. The web site is www.songer2008.com. You will probably need to download the waiver form and bring it with you on Friday.

Margaret, Ellie, and I will be buying the food to take. If you have some special drink or food(I have heard goldfish are not allowed) that you must have, please consider bringing it with you, or letting us know so we can buy it Thursday. If anyone wants to go shopping with us, (we are going on Thursday afternoon at Walmart), let us know. You could meet us there.

We still have two spots left on the raft if you know anyone else who would like to go....Right now we have five youth, and three adults going on the trip. Six are white water rafting. The raft will hold eight! Invite a friend! (Call Jeff-For David or Andrew)

Remember to bring sleeping bags, bathing suit, and towels... We will be staying inside at night. No tents needed. The lady at Songer said to remind you to wear water shoes or tennis shoes and polyester clothes, not cotton, for warmth in the water.

If you have any specific questions, you can direct them to Margaret Grove, Ellie's mom. She knows the area and will be able to answer them.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Meeting Reminder

Just a reminder, we do have a Crew meeting this Thursday at 7:30pm.

We need as many people as possible this meeting to talk about a few important events, Woods & Water. This also includes the upcoming White Water Rafting, whether or not you actually plan on being in the water.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Patrick's Eagle Project

On Friday, August 1st, I will need at least 4 guys to help dig holes, just keep in mind that many hands make light work, any leader that wants to come is more than welcome. I want to meet at Messiah Lutheran Church (8154 Atlee Road Mechanicsville, VA 23111) around 9 am, I'm predicting we'll be done by 10:30-11:00, depending on the soil. If anyone has a post hole digger, you are encouraged to bring that as well.


Then, that Sunday, August 3rd, I want to meet at the church (Messiah Lutheran) around 1 pm. We'll be building benches and setting the posts. If anyone has a drill, they are encouraged to bring it. I'm anticipating we'll be done by 3 or so. And as I've said before, many hands make light work. Also, if you have safety glasses you are encouraged to bring those as well, I will have a limited supply.


    Thanks, Patrick C.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Snowshoe Adventure

What: White water rafting, hiking, biking, canoeing, etc.

When: August 14 through August 18

Where: Snowshoe, West Virginia

Cost: approximately $100 per person for gas, food & whitewater trip.

Bring:
  • $ to eat out one night
  • sheets & blanket or sleeping bag
  • light jacket or sweatshirt
  • hiking shoes
  • bathing suit
  • sunscreen
  • lothes
  • hat
  • fishing rod
  • two towels
  • toiletries
We will be staying at the Grove family condo in Snowshoe. We will have access to hiking/biking trails, swimming pool, a lake. Whitewater trip will be a day trip on Sat. (or Sun?).

Leave: Thurs (maybe Fri, depending on who can come), August 14, from New Hanover Church, at time TBD.

Return on Monday around suppertime.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

New Website!!!

Crew 555 now has a new website. I found out last night that Google has a newer website creator. After messing with it a bit, I decided that I like this one a lot better. I hope you like the new website I made with it!

The link to the crew website in the sidebar has been updated for this new site.

http://sites.google.com/site/magnahilarita/Home

Thursday, July 24, 2008

White Water Trip

The date for the whitewater trip has been changed to August 15-18. Ms. Grove had a scheduling conflict so the date had to be moved. If the date doesn't work for you, bring it up at the next meeting. As always, our dates are not set in stone.


See the following link for info on the whitewater near Ellie's Mom's place:


Monday, May 26, 2008

Conundrum

This is from an e-mail just sent out...
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We have found out more information about the week-long camp at Brady Saunders this summer. The camp will not be open the week that we talked about going during the officers meeting. At this point there are only two full weeks available:

June 29 - July 5
OR
July 20 - 26

You can go for part of any week at $40 a day if you just want to go for the scuba classes.

Send me an e-mail if you're interested in either one of the open weeks or if you want to just go for a couple days as a Crew.

Thanks, Beth


P.S. Final payment for Beach week is due at our next meeting on June 5.
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To put the two weeks into perspective, the first one is the week right after Beach Week. The second week is the week right after the week that the Troop is going.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

The New Leadership

Congratulations to the crew's new officers!

President: Sean L

VP of Administration: Paige B

VP of Program: David R

Secretary: Megan C

Treasurer: Patrick C

Quartermaster: Ellie G

Historian:Andrew W

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Elections

The next crew meeting is elections, so think about who you want in what postion.

The official postions are...
  • President
  • Vice-President
  • Secretary
  • *Quartermaster
  • Treasurer
  • *Historian
  • *Crew Guide

* positions with this are the new ones.

Chief Chef is an appointed unofficial position.

Anyone not in a position is a couch warmer. The senior-most crew member without a position is the Senior Couch Warmer.

See the crew's website for more information on each position.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Golden Gift Receipts

The following was also sent out in an e-mail...

Hey Everybody,

Our Crew is participating in the Golden Gift Program from Ukrops. Please give your golden gift receipt to the crew to raise money for our trips.

The golden gift certificates will arrive in the mail in May.

Thanks!
--Megan