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The Signaler N NO OV VE EM MB BE ER R2 20 0110 0 -- T TH HIIR RT TY YY YE EA AR RS SO OF FT TH HE ES SIIGGN NA AL LE ER R V VO OL LU UM ME E3 30 0,, N NO O.. 1111 Website: http://www.troop264olney.net E-mail: [email protected] Upcoming Dates and Deadlines (Refer to calendars for specific times.) November

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Pentagon Tour Patrol meeting / no school Election Day / no school Primitive campout Troop meeting District Roundtable Scouting for Food / Navy Game Farm Mechanics merit badge Patrol meeting Troop Adult meeting (8 pm) Sharp Street food bank / OA Ordeal Wilderness First Aid / OA Ordeal TLC/BOR and Patrol meeting Signaler meeting Thanksgiving Troop meeting

Hanukkah Patrol Meeting District Roundtable Capitol Tour Arlington Hike ? Troop meeting Troop Adult Meeting (8 PM) Sharp Street Food Bank Victor Santos‟ Eagle Court of Honor Troop Holiday Party Christmas TLC / BOR / Patrol meeting New Year‟s Eve

Venturing Crew 264 – 6:30 to 7:30 PM Mondays Sell Wreaths and Ornaments and Earn Scout Credits!

Two New Eagles – Holland McCabe and Max Simpson Congratulations to Max and Holland on passing their District Eagle Boards of Review on October 15! For their deeds, their names have been etched into the pantheon of T264 Eagles at http://www.troop264olney.net/Eagles.html (continued after the calendar pages)

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Wreaths Arrive! Sell Sell Sell!

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Wreaths and 2010 White House Ornaments – Sell now! Please sell Wreaths and White House Ornaments now!! The Wreath and White House Ornament sales conducted each year by Troop 264 is one of the biggest fundraisers for the troop and for the scouts. It helps to pay for many of the troop expenses that scout fees do not cover. This 2010 season the fundraiser is being conducted by the Anderson family. The Holiday wreaths are 22” in diameter and are made from natural balsam fir from the woods of New England. The wreaths are individually bagged and boxed. The cost for the wreaths is $25. Wreaths will be available to deliver just before Thanksgiving. This year’s ornament is the 2010 White House William McKinley Ornament. ―This beautiful American-made ornament “celebrates the role of music in the traditions of the White House. The McKinley administration (1897–1901) is remembered as a time when the nation moved beyond its continental boundaries to become an international power. The American people idolized McKinley during his presidency, so suddenly cut short by an assassin‟s bullets six months into his second term.” The cost for the ornaments is $22 each. We already have ornaments in stock, so scouts can pick them up and deliver them immediately. A portion of each scout sale goes toward Scout Credits, which the scout can apply toward big trips such as summer camp or a high adventure trip. The more a scout sells, the more he earns. Order forms and related information have been distributed at troop meetings, if you don„t have yours, see Mrs. Anderson. Don’t wait to start lining up sales now. Questions? Please contact Mrs. Sheryl Anderson, 301-570-4736.

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Venturing Crew 264 In October, T264 restarted Venturing Crew 264, which had lapsed a few years back. The first meeting, whose intent was to explain to the scouts about Venturing and to gauge interest, was held on Monday October 11. There was a good turnout of eligible scouts plus a couple of additional non-scouts that listened to the presentation and asked questions. The second Monday meeting was held at Jerry‟s Pizza with the intent of bringing everyone to an informal setting where the crew members and crew advisors (adults) could get to know each other better, and to complete the necessary paperwork to get the crew officially re-registered with the district and council. Some new members came and joined too. At the third meeting, on October 25, the crew members in attendance selected crew officers for the next 6 months: Anthony Justus, President; Michael Russell, Vice President (Administrative); Ryan King, Vice President (Program); Jimmy Bickel, Treasurer; and Elizabeth Justus, Secretary. Very briefly, Venturing is a Boy Scout of America program intended to give older youth opportunities for additional and more involved activities. Crew members range in age from 14 to 21 (or 13 if the youth has completed the 8th grade) and include young ladies. Unlike the traditional Boy Scout program, there are no rank advancements, although there are awards that may be earned. Crews decide what types of activities the crew will do. These may include service projects or High Adventure outings such as Philmont or Seabase. All outings require the presence of an appropriate number of male and female adult Crew Advisors, each of whom is required to complete (at a minimum) Venturing Youth Protection training. T264 scouts joining the Venturing crew must be 14 and at least Star rank to participate, and must remain active in T264 as well. Venturing Crew 264 meetings presently are held at 6:30 PM on Mondays and last an hour, in advance of the regular T264 meetings at 7:30 PM. This schedule may be changed by the crew. At this time the crew is still getting itself organized. A draft web page for Crew 264 has been established at http://venturing.troop264olney.net, comments, suggestions, and criticisms are welcome. For information about the crew, contact [email protected] .

Primitive Campout – November 6 – 7 T264 will hold its annual primitive campout on the first weekend in November. The campout is held in a wooded area near Ashton. Each patrol must build a shelter out of natural materials and twine, and the scouts must sleep in it overnight. There is a stream crossing to be made, either by fording or sidestepping across a two-wire bridge. Patrols also participate in a patrol cooking contest, with the results to be judged by an impartial gourmet adult panel. Bring out your best recipes! Food must be cooked over an open fire. Rules will be sent to everyone by e-mail. This is a fun event and everyone should try to participate, even if you can‟t come early on Saturday. Dress for the weather. Directions: Take New Hampshire Road left/north from 108 at Ashton. Haviland Road is on the right. (Coming South from Sunshine on New Hampshire, Haviland Road will be on the left.) After a sharp bend in the road to the right, the sire in in the field to the right. Patrol shelter building is across the river as always. Arrival time, after 9 AM, as best suits you. Sunday departure, 8 to 9 AM. Extra hour of sleep for all, courtesy of the time change from Daylight SavingTime to Standard Time at 2 AM on Sunday morning.

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Scouting for Food – November 13 Scouting for Food bag collection will take place on November 13. T264 runs the collection point at the Olney Safeway, collecting the donated bags and boxes of food brought in by Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts around the area (as well as individual donations) and packing it into crates on a truck. Scouting for Food provides a significant portion of the food collected by Manna for the year and distributed to and by other food banks in the county. With the other activities on this date, we will need every available scout to assist, even if only for an hour or two. SSL hours will be available to participants. Siblings, adults, and Venturing Crew 264 members can assist too. And even those headed to the Navy game may find time to help in the morning. Come all!

Navy Football – Navy vs. Central Michigan University – November 13 T264 has gone to the Navy scout day game for years, and this year is no exception. The game starts at 3:30 PM. Before the game, Midshipman and Eagle Scout James Kerrick will give interested scouts and scouters a tour of the Academy. Tickets have been purchased and delivered. GO NAVY!

Farm Mechanics Merit Badge – November 13 The Viking patrol arranged to complete the rare Farm Mechanics merit badge at the Lime Valley Mill in Water Street, PA on this date. Because there is a 12 scout limit, and because the counselor said that the scouts would be working on farm equipment, Viking patrol first and older scouts second were given the first opportunities to work on this merit badge. (If it works out, we may try to arrange another opportunity in the spring.) Scouts must complete the following prerequisites: 1(b), 3 (two out of the four options), and 7. We will leave about 5 AM and return in the evening. These are the scouts presently signed up: William S., Miguel A., Jim B., Jacen S., Gerad S., Ryan K., Kevin C., Jacob W., and Anthony J. If any of these scouts find they can‟t go, please contact Mr. Dale Bickel at [email protected] right away so that the space can be offered to another scout.

Sharp Street Food Bank – November 19 October 15 – No reports of anyone attending the food bank last month have reached the Signaler. The next Sharp Street Food Bank will be November 19, 4:15 PM, at the Sharp Street Church, on Route 108 East of Olney, across from Sherwood Elementary. Assistance is always welcome. This is the time of year when donations typically swell in advance Thanksgiving and the December holidays, and help WILL be needed.

OA Fall Ordeal – November 19 – 21 At the October 15-17 OA Ordeal, Jim B. assisted in the ceremony and served as an Elangomat. Mr. Mark Russell was inducted into the Ordeal membership. Those scouts and scouters previously selected to attend the Order of the Arrow Ordeal, or OA members who seek to convert to brotherhood, may do so on the November weekend. Preregistration is required. Link to information: http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=35327&orgkey=2185 6

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Wilderness First Aid – November 20 - 21 Each crew headed to Northern Tier or Philmont (and some other High Adventure bases as well) require at least one adult to be trained in Wilderness First Aid. However, there is no reason that scouts cannot complete this course too. Dr. Paul Fowler has arranged an opportunity for the Northern Tier crews to get some scouts and scouters trained in WFA at a very reasonable price through the Southern Maryland Red Cross. There are some additional spaces in the class, although the class size is limited. If you may be interested, contact Dr. Fowler at [email protected] . A current CPR certification is required, and all scouts must have completed the First Aid merit badge since this more advanced training relies on basic first aid techniques.

Victor Santos’ Eagle Court of Honor – December 18 Victor‟s Eagle Court of Honor will be held on December 18. Yay, Victor! Details will be sent to the troop in the next few weeks. Victor is currently attending college at Texas A&M.

Adopt A Soldier Program – Assist U.S. Troops in Afghanistan ! Celebrating Five Years of Supporting Our Troops: 2005-2010

G Go ott H Haallllo ow weeeen nC Caan nd dyy? ? If you have leftover Halloween candy and don't know what to do with it all, please consider giving it to Mrs. Josey Simpson (Shark Patrol) for our Adopt A Soldier Program. Bring the treats in ziploc bags to our next scout meeting, and they will be included in the next batch of care packages sent to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Any questions, contact Mrs. Simpson at 301-512-5439 or via e-mail: [email protected]. Thank you!

God Bless America … Land of the Free … Because of the Brave

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Historical Merit Badges for 2010 Only BSA has brought back, for 2010 only, four of the original merit badges from 1910 – 1911 for scouts to earn. These merit badges are Signaling, Pathfinding, Tracking (originally Stalking, but that word has taken on a negative connotation in recent years), and Carpentry. Merit badge requirements are posted on www.meritbadge.org and elsewhere. There is no merit badge pamphlet for these four badges. These merit badges must be fully completed by December 31, 2010 to be awarded.

Do You Need to Review Your Knots? If you need to review your knots prior to your next BOR or the next campout, check out http://www.animatedknots.com. It is very good for visually demonstrating how to tie knots. Click on the Scouting Emblem for knot demonstrations 7

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter What the Heck is That? For the explanation, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) site at http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap101024.html Click on the < and > under the explanation to see other pictures for other days, or change the date in the URL. Many times you can click on an APOD picture to get a larger, sharper image. Many are spectacular!

Drivers’ Information for BSA Tour Permits It is time to update our records for adult drivers on scout outings. BSA requires that we obtain a local tour permit for activities involving overnight camping or any day trip in excess of 50 miles from Olney. Part of the tour permit process asks for a list of drivers and related information. Tour permits ensure that the activity is approved by the local NCAC council, thus helping to insure the safety of the scouts and participants. It also helps shield any one person from litigation and kicks in the council‟s insurance, should anything unforeseen happen. So it‟s not a trivial matter that can be ignored. Having this information safely stored in the BSA‟s tour permit system also makes it very easy to select drivers when electronically filing for a tour permit. Print this page, and please provide the following information. This is no more than the tour permit application asks for. PRINT CLEARLY. Name (First – Middle -- Last): ________________________________________________ Age: ________ Drivers‟ License No: _______________________________________________ State: _______________ Make, Model, and Year of Vehicle ___________________________________________ Number of Seatbelts ____________

Everyone to use seatbelts?

Y (No other option!)

Insurance amounts (per person / per accident / property damage): _________________________ (This is often written as 300,000 / 300,000 / 100,000. Your numbers may differ.) Turn in this information to Mr. Dale Bickel who will enter this data into the tour permit system. This information will be kept confidential. I do not recommend that you e-mail this info. ~ Mr. Dale Bickel

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Training Information for BSA Tour Permits Like the drivers‟ information, the tour permit process also asks for training information for scouters and adults. This helps insure that the adults on any activity have the proper training for that activity.

** All registered adult scouters must be current in Youth Protection training by December 31, 2010. ** This is a requirement imposed by the National BSA this year. We need to be able to tell the council that all registered leaders have been so trained before we can recharter the troop next year. (All Northern Tier-bound adults need Youth Protection training too.) And (adults) your Boy Scout registration cannot be extended until you complete this training. So avoid the nationwide December rush and do so now! We encourage all adults to complete the training whether registered or not. You can take the training online in about half an hour at www.myscouting.org . Please print out two copies of the completion certificate and give one to Mr. Gary Matyas. Send Mr. Bickel an e-mail with the date of completion at [email protected] , and he will also enter it in the tour permit system. Keep the other copy where you can find it. You may take other training modules online in the same manner. “This Is Scouting”, “Hazardous Weather”, and “Swim Safely” are the most common. For non-BSA training such as CPR or “Wilderness First Aid”, just provide us with a copy of the completion card. Scouts are welcome to complete the online courses too. Please return this to Mr. Dale Bickel. Quick list, for your use: Name: ________________________________

Age: _____________

BSA Training

Non-BSA Training

Date completed

Date Completed

Expires

Youth Protection

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CPR

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This Is Scouting

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Wilderness First Aid ___________

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Hazardous Weather

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Swim Safely

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Trek Safely

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Climb On Safely

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter District Camporee – Emergency Preparedness – October 15 - 17 We began arriving at the “Our House” campsite at 4 PM Friday and began to set up camp. The campsites were in a different location this year, about half way up along the long driveway that leads up to the farmhouse. (Crops had been sown on the old camping area and manure spread on the grounds. No thanks!) Mr. McGovern and T457 had mowed paths and campsite areas. These were nicely grassed but everyone still had to watch for the tree holes from the tree farm operation. Campsite areas were well sized and there were no crowding. Mr. McGovern stopped by and indicated there were 24 troops camping for the weekend, a good turnout. Mr. Barth and SPL Tripp K. attended the 9 PM leaders meeting to see what T264 would be assigned to do, but the few open tasks that still needed helpers were snapped up by other troops. Tripp brought his fire pan while scouts collected wood. We ended up with more than enough wood for the entire weekend. After an evening troop campfire, we retired to our tents for the night. During the night, there were a few patters of raindrops, just enough to make it qualify as a certified T264 campout. Saturday morning, we were up early and scouts made pancakes for breakfast. It was pretty cool until the sun was some way above the horizon and then the air warmed up nicely. Strong winds all day long. Opening ceremonies were at 9 AM and the activities started shortly thereafter. There were BB guns, a climbing wall, an ax and knife throw area, and fire trucks; a bomb disposal squad showed their equipment, and a canine unit was there too. Around 10:30 AM, a MedStar helicopter landed in the adjacent field and scouts were able to see the helicopter up close and sit inside it. By lunchtime, our visiting Webelos scouts and parents from Pack 1074 had joined us. After lunch, a rescue squad demonstrated how they would get someone out of a vehicle, by cutting off the doors and roof of a hapless car. It didn‟t take very long, 10

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter and the crew wasn‟t hurrying either. A hazmat truck arrived and its crew showed the gear to the surrounding crowd of scouts and adults. Late in the afternoon T264 scouts were playing football in the “road” – actually a grassy mowed single lane in the field that connected the camp site, with tree holes on at least one side -- while the supper crew got started. Supper over, and while waiting for the campfire, some scouts from another troop spooked a couple of deer in the tall grass. The two deer charged at full tilt across the road, one after another, and right through our campsite, which was full of people. The deer made it between the tents without nicking a tent line, and passed within two feet of a startled Cub Scout who had just come out of his tent. The evening group campfire was cancelled. We assumed at first that the cancellation was due to the high wind, but the wind died off after the sun went down. The reason became apparent a short time later when the troop next to us had to put out their fire as it had caught the dry grass under the pan on fire. We heard later that this has also happened with one of T457‟s campfires. Nevertheless, we had our campfire without problem, and filled the pan with hot coals. Around 8 PM a helicopter flew over very low and aimed its bright spotlight at the campsites. This helicopter had been scheduled to arrive before sundown and land but was diverted by an emergency call. Four Webelos camped overnight with T264, along with Mrs. Stephanie H. and Mrs. Barbara L. Sunday morning we packed up early and were out of the campsite by about 8:30 AM. Thanks to Mr. Barth, who did an excellent job arranging the signups and food for the troop. And thanks too to Scoutmaster McGovern and T457 for all their extensive work in organizing the District Camporee! 11

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Participants (nights camped): Peter B. (1) Tripp K. (SPL) (1) David R. (1)

James B. (2) Sean L. (2) William S. (2)

Jonathan G. (2) Gavin M. (2) Justin S. (2)

Kristian G. (2) Bradley N. (2) Jacob W. (2)

Samuel J. (2) Brandon O. (D)

Mr. Al B.

Mr. Dale B. (2)

Mr. Martin P. (1)

Mr. Dirk W. (2)

Mr. Bret S. (D)

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Visiting Webelos and Parents from Pack 1074: Webelos II Tommy B. Emmett H. Jack L. Eric L, Evan N. Robert S. Jared S. Nick S.

Adults Mrs. Stephanie H. Mrs. Barbara L. Mr. Tom B. Mrs. Karen Si. Mr. Mark Si. Mrs. Karen Sc. Mr. Brad Sc. (brought the telescope!)

Gettysburg 2 – For the Medal – October 30 Eisenhower farm house, rear

We arrived at the Gettysburg Visitors Center early and were on the first bus to the Eisenhower farm. The Eisenhowers chose this location to settle down in after WWII, but before General Eisenhower was sent to Europe as the first head of NATO, and before he decided to run for the presidency. After his return to the U.S., he continued to use this site as a retreat from Washington, and entertained numerous foreign dignitaries here. The Park Service rangers gave us some background on General Eisenhower, and then we were free to explore the house and grounds and the adjacent farm where he bred cattle in his later years. Walking over to the adjacent farm, suddenly the air some ways ahead was thick with apples! The boys in advance had found a loaded crabapple tree and were having a short-lived crabapple battle using the fallen crabapples. Fortunately none of the boys had good aim and so their targets were safe. After a short walk around the farm, we returned to the 10:30 shuttle bus to the visitor‟s center. We sat on some benches behind the center and ate lunch.

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter After lunch the group started on the Gettysburg town hike segment, led by Jeremy N. The three mile hike wound through the town with stops at a cemetery and through the historic district. Buildings that were standing in 1863 were noted with small bronze plaques. By mid-afternoon we had completed the Eisenhower and Historic Gettysburg segments of the hike. A few of us considered completing the Johnny Reb trail, that we had missed in hike 1, but there weren‟t enough car seats left to have some leave at that point while keeping two deep leadership. So we passed that up for now (we‟ll be back).

After the early group left, three cars followed part of the auto tour to some further-out points on the battleground, including a less-visited area to the east of town where a large calvary battle took place. We had great weather and no sign of rain. An excellent day for a hike! Thanks to Mr. John and Chris Cy., and to Mr. Bob Irvin, for arranging this followup! ~Mr. Dale Bickel

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Participants (completed the Eisenhower Farm and Historic Gettysburg segments): Jeremy N. Jonathan S.

Bradley N. Brian H.

William S. Joshua F.

Chris Cy. Ryan K.

Sean L.

Jacob W.

Jimmy B.

Mr. Tom H.

Mr. David S.

Mr. Bob I.

Mr. Don L.

Mr. Dale B.

Mrs. Cindy K. Mr. John Cy.

The following scouts and adults have now completed all five sections of the hike, and qualify for all remaining patch segments and the medal. These will be awarded at the January Court of Honor. Jeremy N. Mr. Bob I.

Bradley N. Mr. John Cy.

Ryan K.

William S.

Chris Cy.

Joshua F.

Sean L.

If you have not completed all the trail segments, don‟t despair! You can return there on your own and complete missing segments. And if there is interest, we might arrange another troop outing to Gettysburg for that purpose. Mr. Irvin will maintain his list of who did what, so please advise him of any further completions so he can secure the awards. He can also advise what needs to be done for particular trail segments.

Nursing Home Visit – Saturday October 30 “The following scouts and scouters visited Friends Nursing Home Saturday, 30 October 2010: 1. David R., Ninja Scout

2. Christiane R., parent

3. Martin Predoehl, scouter.

We set up a tent and took it down again, explaining what and how scouts go about camping and hiking. “ ~ Martin Predoehl NO nursing home visit is scheduled for November since it would fall during the Thanksgiving weekend.

Climbing Wall – October 30 (evening) Eight members of Troop 264 and one member of Venture Crew 264 spent an evening 'hanging out' at Scout Appreciation Night at the Earth Treks Rock Climbing Gym in Rockville Saturday, October 30. Trained instructors helped the members climb 3 story walls. A great time was had by all. ~ Mr. Mark Russell Gavin M. Cody C. Michael R. Eric F. Jacob W. Elizabeth J. Andrew P. Miguel A. Enrique A. 14

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Appalachian Trail Hike – October 31 THANKS to Tyler H. and Mr. Micah H., who arranged for a family hike on the five mile segment of the Appalachian Trail between U.S. 40 Alt. at the Old South Mountain Inn / Dahlgren Chapel, and U.S. 40 where it crosses I-70 to the northward. The weather was a bit cool but comfortable while hiking. We stopped for some time at the Washington Monument on South Mountain (1827). Participants: Tyler H. Camille H. Mrs. Carol H. Mr. Micah H,

David R. Gabrielle R. Mrs. Christiane R. Angela ?

Jim B. Mr. Dale B.

Brian H. Mr. Tom H.

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Northern Tier High Adventure Base – June 27 – July 6, 2011 ! Just over 7 months away! Start packing! A Big Troop Check, over $10,000, was recently sent to Northern Tier to cover our October installment for our five crews and rental on the lightweight canoes. I’d like to thank all participants for turning in payments so promptly. The next installment to Northern Tier is due March 1, and will be collected in February. By that date we will need to have all spaces in the crews accounted for as we must turn in a final count at that time. We want 40! Troop 264 is preparing to send 5 crews to the Northern Tier High Adventure Base in 2011. This camp is run by the National BSA and is one of only three such bases in the country (the others being Philmont and Seabase). We will arrive at the Charles L. Sommers base at Ely (“E-lee”), MN on Tuesday June 28 and leave it July 6. (We will have to travel to Minnesota on Monday June 27, so keep that date open too.) This will give us 7 days on the water. Our registration (made during the opening minutes of the 2011 reservation season) and initial payment have been accepted. In addition we have reserved 15 lightweight canoes (3 per crew) which weigh about 45 pounds each, as opposed to 70 pounds for the standard canoes. You WILL appreciate the weight difference on each and every portage, and find it well worth the added cost. Presently we have collected $400 from each participant listed below to cover the initial costs of registration and canoes. Remaining amounts due to Northern Tier will be collected in February. Additional airfare, bus, border crossing permits (for crews 1 and 2), and related issues and costs will be worked out early in 2011. The main website, that interested scouts and scouters are encouraged to peruse, is http://www.ntier.org. Also look at the newly released 2011 Planning Guide at http://www.ntier.org/Resources/Brochures/2011%20ERPG.pdf . Take a few minutes and thumb through it. Presently one crew is filled with 8 scouts and scouters per crew. We still have two crews with 2 spaces each, either 2 scouts in a crew or one scout and one adult in a crew, and a single scout space in two crews. Cost appears to be about $1600 per person, but as there are a lot of variables it is not possible to narrow the cost much further at this point. Former T264 scouts age 18-21 are welcome to join this High Adventure trip but should do so ASAP. Scouts should have the Swimming merit badge before we go, and we recommend that scouts complete the Canoeing merit badge at the earliest opportunity. You WILL use the skills learned from each of these merit badges. There will be a swim test when we arrive at Northern Tier. It‟s the standard BSA swim test, nothing more. Northern Tier staff has confirmed that crews can start on the same trek on the same day, but in opposite directions. Presently there are two crews that want to do the Agnes Lake Loop, two that want to do the Scenic Lakes Loop, and the fifth crew selected the Man Chain. Training. As mentioned above, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Paul Fowler, we will have Wilderness First Aid trained adults in each crew, and scouts too. Late this year, crew members doing the Agnes Lake Loop will need to apply for a Canadian Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit. More on that later. Medical Forms: Northern Tier medical forms will need to be filled out for each scout and adult participant by May of next year. In the meantime, pay attention to the following chart and start making any needed adjustments now:

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5‟ 0”

RECOMMENDED WEIGHT (LBS.) 97-138

5‟ 1”

101-143

172

5‟ 2”

104-148

178

5‟ 3”

107-152

183

5‟ 4”

111-157

189

5‟ 5”

114-162

195

5‟ 6”

118-167

201

5‟ 7”

121-172

207

5‟ 8”

125-178

214

5‟ 9”

129-185

220

5‟ 10”

132-188

226

5‟ 11”

136-194

233

6‟ 0”

140-199

239

6‟ 1”

144-205

246

6‟ 2”

148-210

252

6‟ 3”

152-216

260

6‟ 4”

156-222

267

6‟ 5”

160-228

274

6‟ 6”

164-234

281

6‟ 7” & taller

170-240

HEIGHT

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------------------------------This table is based on the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Resources. Please take note of it since it applies to Northern Tier participants. ---------------------------------

Swim Test: Each participant will be required to take a swim test in April 2011 here in Maryland and then again upon arrival at Northern Tier. This is the standard BSA swimmer test: swim 100 yards, float on your back. You are encouraged to practice at local pools over the winter. Notice to participants: Like Northern Tier, the troop or other participants cannot pay for your share of the expenses, those are your (or the parents‟) responsibility. However, if an issue comes up that prevents a scout or scouter from going, we will endeavor to find a replacement (but no guarantees that we can do so).

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Crew who, as of October 1, for NT # E062811 : There may be changes in the crew personnel as necessary. Crew A

Crew B

Crew C

Crew D

Crew E

Anthony J. Jim B. William S. Scout Space Joe M. Mr. Rick J. Mr. Gary M. Mr. Dale B.

Michael R. Ryan K. Enrique A. Miguel A. Jeremy N. Mrs. Cindy K. Mr. Mark K. Mr. Mark R.

Kevin S. Patrick S. Peter B. Justin S. Mr. Rich S. Mr. Al B. Mr. Bret S. Scout Space

Joshua F. Jacen S. Gerad S. Mr. Paul F. Mr. Gary S. Mr. Dennis B. (2 scouts or 1 adult + 1 scout)

Kevin C. Matthew M. Jacob W. Mr. Jim C. Mr. Tom M. Mr. Dirk W. (2 scout spaces or 1 adult + 1 scout)

Tentative crew selections: Agnes Lake Loop

Agnes Lake Loop (opposite direction)

Scenic Lakes Loop

Scenic Lakes Loop (opposite direction)

Man Chain

Scout participants must be age 13 by September 1, 2011. Presently we have spaces for 6 scouts, or 4 scouts and 2 adults. Contact Mr. Bickel, [email protected] , if you are interested in signing up. ------------------18

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter On October 2 some NT-bound scouts had some practice canoeing on the Triadelphia Reservoir at Sunshine, MD. Mr. Bogan arranged to borrow the canoes from T457. Besides Mr. Bickel and Mr. Russell, scouts that took advantage of the opportunity were William S., Jim B., Jacob W., Jeremy N., and later Michael R. and Enrique A. The breeze made it harder to keep the canoes aligned, but otherwise the day was picture perfect. Thanks again to Mr. McGovern at T457!

Next High Adventure -- Philmont 2012 ? We are just a couple weeks away from T264‟s and Crew 264‟s attempts to crack the November lottery for Philmont crew spaces in 2012. No telling whether the troop or crew might be selected, but we‟re gonna try! Before the lottery, we will need to determine how many scouts and scouters are interested. Twelve scouts and scouters make up a Philmont crew, with a maximum of 4 adults per crew. Scouts must be 14 by the time we would go, probably late June to early August, 2012. Mr. Russell is keeping track of Philmont events for 2012 and will be collecting names of scouts who may be interested in going, so that we can request the appropriate number of crews. We will need to have a good idea of how many scouts and scouters are interested by the November 8 troop meeting. Contact Mr. Russell early if you have interest!

Fossil Nuclear Fission Reactors Yes, there was a time when nuclear reactors ran wild and free in the country of Gabon, in West Africa, and there was no one around to interfere. The well preserved remains of several such natural reactors were found in 1972, and research indicates that they operated from a few years duration to 100,000 years. These natural reactors spontaneously initiated some 1.8 billion years ago, and are sufficiently old for all the radioactive waste products to have decayed completely. To have sustainable reaction, there must be sufficient uranium concentration, a lack of neutron absorbers (like some rare earth elements), a moderator to control the reaction (here water), and a critical size to sustain any reaction. For additional information on this fascinating natural phenomenon, take a look at the following websites: http://oklo.curtin.edu.au/ http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100912.html http://www.ans.org/pi/np/oklo/ http://www.physics.isu.edu/radinf/Files/Okloreactor.pdf http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=ancient-nuclear-reactor http://www.alamut.com/proj/98/nuclearGarden/bookTexts/Lovelock_Oklo.html http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Magazines/Bulletin/Bull173/17304780204.pdf https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/mragheb/www/NPRE%20402%20ME%20405%20Nuclear%20Power%20Engineering/Natural%20 %20Nuclear%20Reactors,%20The%20Oklo%20Phenomenon.pdf 19

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Mount Predoehl  Martin Predoehl A fat-fingered typo threw “Martin Predoehl” into Google and turned up links to “Mount Predoehl. Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about it: Mount Predoehl

Mount Predoehl ( 82°56′S 163°11′E82.9S 163.183°E) is a partly snow-covered mountain, 1,710 metres (5,610 ft) high, just north of lower Pavlak Glacier. Mapped by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) from Tellurometer surveys and Navy air photos, 1960-62. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Martin C. Predoehl, United States Antarctic Research Program (USARP) meteorologist at McMurdo Station, 1961–62 and 1962-63. [Footnote omitted] If you have Google Earth installed, you can view it by searching for coordinates 82 56 S, 163 11 E, and zooming in close then using the tilt and pan controls to back away from the mountain. And yes, it‟s white. We are fortunate to have Mr. Predoehl with us in T264 as a longtime adult scouter, currently working with the Ninja new scout patrol.

Troop Activity Policy Please be reminded that it is troop policy (and common courtesy) for a scout or scouter to pay the costs associated with an event he or she has signed up for but did not attend, without being asked. No-shows increase the costs to the troop and the participants, require the troop to reserve unneeded space and transport excess equipment, and results in wasted food and materials. We realize that situations inevitably will occur that prevent a scout from attending events, and ask that the scout or scouter contact the person organizing the event right away. If the conflict is raised early enough, adjustments can often be made where food has not yet been purchased or reservations have not been finalized.

Video Training for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Scouting.org has videos available to help scouts with the rank requirements of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. These short videos include the 2010 requirements listed for Tenderfoot through First Class. http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/RankVideo.aspx

Getting Credit for Troop Activities It‟s important that everyone who participates in Troop 264 campouts, trips, and community service activities gets credit for their hard work. The Signaler provides the permanent record of everyone who attends these events. Patrol leaders need to take responsibility for collecting the names of participants in their patrols and send those lists, preferably by email, to the Signaler staff by the monthly deadline. E-mail lists to [email protected]. This month’s deadline: November 25.

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New Boy Scout Rank Advancement Changes Effective January 1, 2010 The Centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is available and with it come several Boy Scout rank requirement changes that went into effect as of January 1, 2010. Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star Life, and Eagle, as well as Eagle Palms, are affected. The previous requirements remained in effect until December 31, 2009. 2010 Rank Requirement Changes Tenderfoot. A scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE method (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life. Second Class. A scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent. He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States. He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life. He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the scout and his parents and save at least 50% of it. First Class. An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states that he must demonstrate the principle of Leave No Trace on these outings. He must discuss four examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life. Life. A scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger scout a specified skill. Star, Life, and Eagle. Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace Trainer are two new leadership positions. The following statement is from page 443 of the 12th Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook and applies to all Boy Scout ranks (including Eagle Palms): The rank requirements in this book are official as of January 1, 2010. If a Scout has started work toward a rank before that date using requirements that were current before January 1, 2010, he may complete that rank only using the old requirements. Any progress toward a rank that is begun after January 1, 2010, must use the requirements as they are presented in the Handbook or in the Boy Scout Requirements book.

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter CLARIFICATIONS: Although this paragraph is listed on the Eagle Palm page, it applies to each of the ranks from Tenderfoot to Eagle, including the Eagle Palm. The scout has the option after January 1, 2010 to continue to use the current requirements for the next rank (grandfathered) or to use the new requirements. If a scout is working on Tenderfoot as of December 31, 2009, and does not have a Board of Review until January 2, 2010, the scout may use the old requirements. Although the scout may work on the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class all at the same time, when the BOR for the next rank is completed in 2010, the new requirements apply for the next rank. Examples: 1.

If a scout has finished all the requirements for Second Class and First Class, and has his BOR for Second Class on January 4, 2010 and is scheduled for his BOR for First Class on January 5, 2010, the new requirements apply for First Class. 2. If the scout is working toward earning the rank of Star, Life, or Eagle, he may choose to use the two new positions of responsibility (Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace Trainer) which are authorized only after January 1, 2010. Although the two new positions of responsibility (Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace Trainer) are not included in the list on the Eagle requirements page (Handbook and QRG) or on the current Eagle scout rank application, they do apply and can be used for the rank of Eagle Scout after January 1, 2010. Note: When the 2010 Boy Scout Requirements book is published, these positions should be listed. This book takes precedence over all other sources containing the advancement requirements. ~ From an e-mail by Rick Kessel, Chairman, Advancement Committee, NCAC [email protected]

District Roundtable – November 11 Our Boy Scout Roundtables feature informative discussions on topics from youth leadership training, using OA more effectively in your troop, and summer camp experiences. Each month there are wonderful presentations, from wood carving to Dutch oven cooking, to help your unit leaders provide new ideas and opportunities for your troop. Come see what great new locations your troop might want to visit! PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOW ONLY ONE ROUNDABLE SESSION AT ONE LOCATION. The Roundtable time is held on the second Thursday of each month, at 7:30 PM. The next Roundtable is November 11. Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, located on Highway 355 near the Shady Grove exit of Interstate 270, 610 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Patrols are assigned to cover this event on a rotating basis, as listed on the calendar in the Signaler, and must send one adult to take notes and report back at the following Troop Adult meeting.

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The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter T264 Scout Leadership Check your patrol data and advise [email protected] of any corrections! Senior Patrol Leader:

Tripp K.

Assistant SPLs:

Michael R. Anthony J.

Patrick S. Jonathan G. Ryan K. Gerad S. and Justin S. Kevin C. & Peter B.

Librarian: Troop Quartermaster: Instructor: OA Representative: Signaler Editor:

Brandon O. William S. ? Anthony J. Jim B.

Troop Offices: Chaplain‟s Aide: Scribe: Historian: Troop Guides: Buglers: Patrol Offices: Shark Patrol: Patrol leader: Asst. patrol leader: Patrol quartermaster:

Fox Patrol: Patrol Leader: Asst. Patrol Leader: Patrol quartermaster:

Chris Cy. Gavin M. Ryan M. / Scott M.

Hawk Patrol: Patrol leader: Peter B. Asst. patrol leader: Sean L. Patrol quartermaster: Ryan K.

Viking Patrol: Patrol Leader: Asst. Patrol Leader: Patrol quartermaster: Signaler reporter:

William S. Joshua F. Jim B. William S.

Crusader Patrol: Patrol leader: Jeremy N. Asst. patrol leader: Holland M. Patrol quartermaster: Ryan K.

Ninja Patrol (new scouts): Patrol Leader: Asst. patrol leader: Patrol quartermaster:

? ? ?

Jacen S. Eric F. ?

Orca Patrol (new scouts): Patrol leader: David Robbins Asst. patrol leader: ? Patrol quartermaster: ?

To Get Leadership Credit for Den Chief Service If you are serving as a Den Chief for leadership credit, prior to your BOR must notify Mr. Matyas. You should obtain a note from your Pack Den Leader and/or cubmaster. This letter should include: (1) the dates you served as a Den Chief (at least six months); (2), The Pack and Den you served with; and (3) include the signature(s) of the Den Leader, Cubmaster, and /or Pack Committee Chairperson and the date they signed off. Submit this letter to Mr. Matyas prior to your BOR. (301)-570-0610, [email protected]. Den Chief Fast Start training (required) may be taken in about 30 minutes online at http://olc.scouting.org. Print copies of the completion certificate, as you will need to give one to the den leader. To earn the Den Chief Service Award, you must serve the pack faithfully as a den chief for one full year. 23

The Signaler - Troop 264 Newsletter Resources for Planning Troop Outings On the troop website, under “Outings” at http://www.troop264olney.net/outings.html, you will find links to information about places the troop has visited, as well as: Guide and Checklist for Planning Troop Outings, which provides a step-by-step guide for Scouts and adults to plan a successful trip; Troop Outing Expense Accounting spreadsheet, to help Scouts and adults ensure that costs of troop outings are fully covered; Historical Hikes and Camping Summary Form, that Scouts and adults can download and complete or update with new information about particular hikes and campouts that can then be sent to the troop webmaster [presently Mr. Bickel] for uploading to the troop website; and Links to completed summary forms containing information about various historical hikes and campouts the troop has done, including information about Scout patches or medals that can be earned and information about accessibility for physically-challenged Scouts or adults. For further information about any of these tools, contact Mr. Bob Irvin at [email protected].

Keep Those Cards! Be sure to keep the cards that come back from with your merit badges in a safe place! These are your proof that the merit badge was officially completed and recorded. You will need these cards when you stand for Eagle, particularly if there is any question as to when or if you completed a merit badge. Likewise, safeguard any “partial” merit badge cards since those cards list the requirements you have completed. All completed merit badge cards must be turned in to Mr. Matyas. Scouts, not adults, are responsible for keeping track of their merit badge cards. If you don‟t turn it in, the merit badge can‟t be awarded. There have been several instances over the past year where scouts have failed to keep track of their blue cards and so did not timely receive their merit badges. Don‟t let that happen to you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------

NORTHERN TIER Installment Payment -- Please include this slip with any Northern Tier 2011 installment payment to T264 / Mrs. Karitis. Checks must be made out to “BSA Troop 264”. Please PRINT clearly. Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount: ________________________ - Checks

Scout Credit -_______________________________________ (If using scout credits, please include the scout credit form.)

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INFORMATION PAGE Attention: Board of Review (BOR) Procedures Some years ago we set up a new procedure for scouts to follow for requesting Board of Reviews. Being a large troop, we needed to give the adults sitting on the BORs some lead-time. Recently the procedure has been sliding and the adults are getting short notice because of last minute BORs being scheduled. Therefore we are restating our policy. FORGOT THE PROCEDURE? NO PROBLEM – It is almost always on one of the last pages of each Signaler edition. Also, you can look at any past edition of the Signaler for this information.

BOR Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Walt Greenspon @ (301-774-5394) no later than two Sundays (8 days) before the scheduled Board of Review. Failure to give proper notification will delay your BOR until the next month. Get your Scoutmaster Conference prior to calling Mr. Greenspon. If your scout is scheduled for the BOR, he must bring an adult with him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another scout. This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for advancement. Dress Code for BOR: Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide and scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). A scout hat is preferred. Signaler Submittal Deadlines: Information Due to Reporters: November 25.

Signaler posting date: December 1

The Signaler Staff

Editor: Webmaster

Jim B. Mr. Dale Bickel

301-774-0416 301-774-0416

[email protected] [email protected]

Reporters:

William S.

301-260-8605

[email protected]

Signaler Adults:

Mrs. Laura Evans Mr. Dale Bickel

301-260-1042 301-774-0416

[email protected] [email protected]

Adult Advisors: Scoutmaster: Treasurer: Troop Committee: Order of the Arrow (OA) Advancement Chairman:

Mr. Dennis Bogan Mrs. Debbie Karitis Mr. Mark Russell Mr. Rick Justus Mr. Gary Matyas

301-774-2768 301-774-9653 301-774-1077 301-774-7833 301-570-0610

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

SPL:

Tripp K.

Adult activity coordinators – please submit information about upcoming activities to Signaler Staff (electronically or hardcopy) by the deadline. Please contact a Signaler reporter if you would like to have a Scout generate the announcement for you. If any information about or participants of activities have been left out of the Signaler; corrections will be made in the next issue. Please send any corrections to The Signaler at [email protected]. The Signaler is posted on the troop’s website, www.troop264olney.net. Notice is sent by E-MAIL when the new Signaler edition is posted. To get on the e-mail list, or to be removed or make corrections, please send an e-mail to [email protected] (Mr. Dale Bickel).

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ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION PAGE BOARD of REVIEW (BOR)

SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES Any scout needing a Scoutmaster Conference for advancement up through 1st class, needs to contact one of the following for a conference:

Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Greenspon @ (301-774-5394) no later than two Sundays (8 days) before the scheduled Board of Review. Failure to give proper notification will delay your BOR for a month.

Mr. Kennedy Mr. Greenspon Mr. Laing Mr. Long Mr. Pitts Mr. Predoehl Mr. Culbertson Mr. Zuccaro

If your scout is scheduled for a BOR, he must bring an adult with him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another scout. This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for advancement. Scout dress code for BOR will include Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide, and scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). A scout hat is preferred.

301-774-5014 301-774-5394 301-570-4235 301-924-4365 301-774-3208 301-774-0974 301-774-7049 301-774-0824

Scoutmaster Conferences for Star, Life, and Eagle must be held with Mr. Bogan - (301)-774-2768, [email protected]. Preparation for the scout’s BOR must

SCOUT SPIRIT for ADVANCEMENT

include being prepared to answer skill, citizenship, first aid, and merit badge questions.

We all recognize that Scout Spirit is hard to evaluate. We know Scout Spirit includes being helpful and cheerful, but it is more than that…it’s giving back. In an effort to assist Patrol dads in recognizing Scout Spirit, the following guidelines are offered. Our troop believes that prior to each advancement, participation in the following activities exemplify the essences of Scout Spirit:

BOR for STAR and LIFE SCOUT ADVANCEMENTS While ropes and compasses are provided for younger ranks, by the time you are ready for Star and Life advancement, you should be responsible enough to bring your own knot rope and compass for your BOR. We are requiring all scouts who are advancing to Star or Life to bring a knot rope and compass to their BOR.

A minimum of 1 nursing home visit Participation in at least 1 fundraiser At least 4 overnight outings per year Good deeds done outside of scouts

LIFE and EAGLE SCOUTS as ADVISORY BOR MEMBERS

The Patrol Dad, not a senior scout, is responsible for signing off on Scout Spirit prior to your Scoutmaster Conference.

If you are a Life or Eagle Scout and would like to sit on a Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, or Star BOR, as a “Technical Expert”, call Mr. Greenspon on (301) -774-5394. You would be the fourth person on the Board. While you wouldn’t have a vote, you would have input into the decisionmaking process and add invaluable knowledge and insight by asking questions that perhaps scouters wouldn’t think to ask. This is a great way to give back to and maintain the quality of your troop.

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Permission Slip for Primitive Campout November 6 - 7, 2010 I give permission for my son _______________________________ to participate in the Troop 264 primitive campout in Ashton, MD.

In an emergency, please notify ___________________________

_______________ (indicate name and relationship to your son) at ___________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son for illness or injury. My son is allergic to the following medications or foods: ________________________________________________________________________________.

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Permission Slip for Navy Game November 13, 2010 I give permission for my son _______________________________ to participate in the Troop 264 trip to the Navy Game at Annapolis, MD. In an emergency, please notify ___________________________ _______________ (indicate name and relationship to your son) at ___________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son for illness or injury. My son is allergic to the following medications or foods: __________________________________.

________________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian Signature Date

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