Good evening all of you 635 crazies, it is my pleasure to harangue you once again. Why do I refer to you as crazies you ask? Because you haven't blocked my email address, that is why, and *certainly* that shows a certain lack of judgment on your part.
Regardless, here's the news of the week:
(1) Elections Results
(2) This Week's Plan
(3) Advancement Cutoff/Court of Honor
(4) Christmas Tree Information
(5) Leaf Raking
(6) A Piece of Advice
(7) Thanks and No Thanks
(8) Torment *HIM* for a Change
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Elections Results
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Congratulations to the new patrol leaders of our three patrols:
Dragon: Rick T.
Arctic Fox: Chris T.
Green Mountain Boys: Adam W.
Congratulations too to Luke S. and THeff who have been appointed assistant patrol leaders for the Dragon and Arctic Fox patrols, respectively. The assistant for the Green Mountain Boys will be elected this week by the same method we used for the patrol leaders. Please let both Adam and me know before Wednesday's meeting if you would like to run.
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This Week's Plan
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We are continuing on our mostly-partials pace for the majority of the troop. Those boys who are already First Class and who have no partials will continue taking the Chemistry merit badge with Dr. Bickford. Those under First Class will continue working on their particular rank advancement requirements.
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Advancement Cutoff/Court of Honor
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A reminder that the advancement cutoff for the upcoming Court of Honor is now Wednesday, November 1st for both merit badges and rank advancement. Don't wait until the last minute to arrange Scoutmaster Conferences or you'll be sorely disappointed if we can't squeeze you in!
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Christmas Tree Information
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At last week's meeting I handed out the Christmas Tree Sales pre-sign up sheet. Here's a quick reminder of how the Christmas tree selling process works for those who are new to our ranks or who live in a Sonnickian Haze of Muddledness.
(1) This is the only fundraiser of the year. We don't have you sell anything door-to-door, we don't have you panhandle at the local bus stops. It is *very* important that in order to do the stuff we do, that you be committed to making this work.
(2) Each boy is required to work three selling shifts. If he cannot make it to the set up that we have on Saturday, November 25th, he must sign up for four. We ask the parents of each boy to work two. For parents with more than one son in the troop, you still only have to do two shifts (lucky for you next year, Andy and Janet, eh?)
(3) All families submit the pre-sign-up document that I handed out at the meeting and attached again above. On that form you will put down your five preferred selling dates and times (more information on the dates/times are on the form.)
(4) You must submit this form to Mrs. Fleury by Wednesday, November 1st.
(5) In the order in which the forms were received, Mrs. Fleury will assign the first shift for each family.
(6) Once everyone has had their first shift scheduled, Mrs. Fleury will assign the second shift for each family, assuming there is a second shift available from the list of top 5 time slots requested (this, unless I'm mistaken, has not been a big problem in the past.)
(7) We will give out the schedule with everyone scheduled for two shifts at the Court of Honor on November 8th. You can then take it home, compare it to your calendar and come to the meeting on the 15th with an idea of which of the remaining shifts you can work.
(8) At the meeting on the 15th, everyone will get their remaining shifts.
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All parents and scouts should make sure to attend the Christmas Tree meeting on Wednesday, November 15th. It is vitally important that we wrap up the schedule at that meeting since it's the last one before the sales actually start.
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If you have any comments or questions, please email me at this address.
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Leaf Raking
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A final reminder to the boys: if you'd like to make a little money raking the leaves for a nice lady in Westford, please let me know by Wednesday's meeting.
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A Piece of Advice
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If you happen to find yourself in the position of being at bat in the bottom of the 9th of Game 7 of the National League Pennant with the bases loaded, two outs and two strikes against you and the pitcher throws a strike, please, whatever you do, swing the bat. Because when you're paid millions of dollars a year to swing a bat at a ball and it's the bottom of the 9th of Game 7 of the National League Pennant with the bases loaded, two outs and two strikes against you and the pitcher throws a strike and you DON'T EVEN SWING THE BLOODY PIECE OF WOOD THAT IS THE ONLY LEGAL WAY TO PUT THE BALL INTO PLAY...welllllll...people might think things that are uncharitable about you. I think that's all we need to say about that.
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Thanks and No Thanks
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The Fighting Irish had a brilliant comeback at the very end of the 4th quarter in Saturday's game against UCLA that I attribute entirely to Elliot's centered chi and enthusiasm in rooting for the squad. The next time you see E, please give him a pat on the back for helping the team out.
On the other hand, if you happen to run into John Lanz, please let him know that he's dead to me for the taunting voice mail he left me in spite of the Irish marching PROUDLY to VICTORY. Since he's dead to me, I won't be able to tell him myself.
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Torment *HIM* for a Change
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I will not be at most of Wednesday's meeting because I will be giving Scoutmaster Conferences to the Webelos from Pack 635 who will be earning their Arrows of Light and crossing over in the spring. I'm leaving Mr. Pelchat in charge of y'all whilst I'm away. Please make sure you show him all of the respect and consideration you normally show for me <cough><cough>. Mr. Pelchat, I recommend you wear a face mask and carry something heavy. With spikes.
Your Scoutmaster,
Sonnick
Regardless, here's the news of the week:
(1) Elections Results
(2) This Week's Plan
(3) Advancement Cutoff/Court of Honor
(4) Christmas Tree Information
(5) Leaf Raking
(6) A Piece of Advice
(7) Thanks and No Thanks
(8) Torment *HIM* for a Change
*********************
Elections Results
*********************
Congratulations to the new patrol leaders of our three patrols:
Dragon: Rick T.
Arctic Fox: Chris T.
Green Mountain Boys: Adam W.
Congratulations too to Luke S. and THeff who have been appointed assistant patrol leaders for the Dragon and Arctic Fox patrols, respectively. The assistant for the Green Mountain Boys will be elected this week by the same method we used for the patrol leaders. Please let both Adam and me know before Wednesday's meeting if you would like to run.
*********************
This Week's Plan
*********************
We are continuing on our mostly-partials pace for the majority of the troop. Those boys who are already First Class and who have no partials will continue taking the Chemistry merit badge with Dr. Bickford. Those under First Class will continue working on their particular rank advancement requirements.
*****************************************
Advancement Cutoff/Court of Honor
*****************************************
A reminder that the advancement cutoff for the upcoming Court of Honor is now Wednesday, November 1st for both merit badges and rank advancement. Don't wait until the last minute to arrange Scoutmaster Conferences or you'll be sorely disappointed if we can't squeeze you in!
*******************************
Christmas Tree Information
*******************************
At last week's meeting I handed out the Christmas Tree Sales pre-sign up sheet. Here's a quick reminder of how the Christmas tree selling process works for those who are new to our ranks or who live in a Sonnickian Haze of Muddledness.
(1) This is the only fundraiser of the year. We don't have you sell anything door-to-door, we don't have you panhandle at the local bus stops. It is *very* important that in order to do the stuff we do, that you be committed to making this work.
(2) Each boy is required to work three selling shifts. If he cannot make it to the set up that we have on Saturday, November 25th, he must sign up for four. We ask the parents of each boy to work two. For parents with more than one son in the troop, you still only have to do two shifts (lucky for you next year, Andy and Janet, eh?)
(3) All families submit the pre-sign-up document that I handed out at the meeting and attached again above. On that form you will put down your five preferred selling dates and times (more information on the dates/times are on the form.)
(4) You must submit this form to Mrs. Fleury by Wednesday, November 1st.
(5) In the order in which the forms were received, Mrs. Fleury will assign the first shift for each family.
(6) Once everyone has had their first shift scheduled, Mrs. Fleury will assign the second shift for each family, assuming there is a second shift available from the list of top 5 time slots requested (this, unless I'm mistaken, has not been a big problem in the past.)
(7) We will give out the schedule with everyone scheduled for two shifts at the Court of Honor on November 8th. You can then take it home, compare it to your calendar and come to the meeting on the 15th with an idea of which of the remaining shifts you can work.
(8) At the meeting on the 15th, everyone will get their remaining shifts.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
All parents and scouts should make sure to attend the Christmas Tree meeting on Wednesday, November 15th. It is vitally important that we wrap up the schedule at that meeting since it's the last one before the sales actually start.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
If you have any comments or questions, please email me at this address.
**************
Leaf Raking
**************
A final reminder to the boys: if you'd like to make a little money raking the leaves for a nice lady in Westford, please let me know by Wednesday's meeting.
*********************
A Piece of Advice
*********************
If you happen to find yourself in the position of being at bat in the bottom of the 9th of Game 7 of the National League Pennant with the bases loaded, two outs and two strikes against you and the pitcher throws a strike, please, whatever you do, swing the bat. Because when you're paid millions of dollars a year to swing a bat at a ball and it's the bottom of the 9th of Game 7 of the National League Pennant with the bases loaded, two outs and two strikes against you and the pitcher throws a strike and you DON'T EVEN SWING THE BLOODY PIECE OF WOOD THAT IS THE ONLY LEGAL WAY TO PUT THE BALL INTO PLAY...welllllll...people might think things that are uncharitable about you. I think that's all we need to say about that.
***************************
Thanks and No Thanks
***************************
The Fighting Irish had a brilliant comeback at the very end of the 4th quarter in Saturday's game against UCLA that I attribute entirely to Elliot's centered chi and enthusiasm in rooting for the squad. The next time you see E, please give him a pat on the back for helping the team out.
On the other hand, if you happen to run into John Lanz, please let him know that he's dead to me for the taunting voice mail he left me in spite of the Irish marching PROUDLY to VICTORY. Since he's dead to me, I won't be able to tell him myself.
********************************
Torment *HIM* for a Change
********************************
I will not be at most of Wednesday's meeting because I will be giving Scoutmaster Conferences to the Webelos from Pack 635 who will be earning their Arrows of Light and crossing over in the spring. I'm leaving Mr. Pelchat in charge of y'all whilst I'm away. Please make sure you show him all of the respect and consideration you normally show for me <cough><cough>. Mr. Pelchat, I recommend you wear a face mask and carry something heavy. With spikes.
Your Scoutmaster,
Sonnick
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