June 12 is Troop 101’s final meeting for the spring/summer.  There will be a Court of Honor and BBQ!  Please join us to celebrate all the Scouts’ accomplishments this year!

Patrol donations towards the BBQ include: Capybaras/Drinks, Cobras/Chips, Panthers/Desserts,
Krakens/Fruit and Vegetables, Eagles/Plates, Napkins, Cups, and Utensils, and Burning Blades/Salads.

Acadia Trip: All Scouts attending the Acadia Trip this August should plan on being at the June 5th Troop meeting for the final planning session.

Forms: Please keep an eye out via email and Facebook in the coming months for required forms  for Acadia. Also, if your BSA medical forms are out of date, we will be seeking those out as well.

Acadia Planning Packet: Mr. Smith will be sending out the Planning packet on July 10th.  It will contain all of the instructions for Acadia including the final official schedule, meeting times, individual equipment lists, etc.

Switzerland 2025:

Passports for Europe: For scouts and adults going to Switzerland, it’s time to start thinking about passports. If you already have a passport, make sure that it is good through December 31, 2025. If it is not, you will need to get a new one.

Remember that passports can take several months to process and receive. For youth passports, BOTH parents have to be present at time you go for the passport, with some special exceptions. Passports are MANDATORY. Please contact us for any help needed.

Deposit Schedule: The next Switzerland deposit is August 19th. It is very important that these be on time as we are booking flights in August. If you have any issues with the timing, please let Rick Smith know well in advance.

The schedule for the remaining deposits is the following: November 1st 2024: $500; February 1st 2025: $500; April 30th 2025: $1,000; Remaining amount due June 1st, 2025.

Special Considerations: In Acadia and in Switzerland, we will be giving the scouts the opportunities to do rock climbing, canyoning, water sports, hiking at high elevations, etc. etc. If you are aware of any special mental or physical issues that would make certain activities challenging or impossible for your scout, please let troop leadership know well in advance of the trip.

Important Dates:

• July 4th – FINAL DEPOSIT for Acadia Due ($140)
• July 7-July 13th  – Camp Squanto
• August 10th-August 16th – 2024  Annual Trip to Acadia National Park
• August 19th – DEPOSIT #2 SWITZERLAND ($500)

Reminder: April 17th is School Vacation Week – There is no Meeting

Class B Gear

Now is the time to get all of your Class B Gear for summer camp and troop activities!  Class B orders are due  by Friday, April 12th.
Please complete the Google Form linked below.   Cash or checks made out to “BSA Troop 101 Marshfield” can be brought to meetings.  If you have any questions contact Heather Mozzer.

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/K1CyNB9oC7wu13ic7

Spaghetti Dinner Raffle Baskets

For the Spaghetti Dinner, each patrol is EXPECTED to make a basket for the Silent Auction. Its appreciated if these are done by April 17. Scouts should contact their patrol leader.  The list of themes is as follows:

Panthers – Campfire
Krakens – Sports
Eagle – Cars
Capybara / Goat Force – Fishing
Flying Snakes – Games
Mud Dogs – Coffee/Tea/Books

Service Hours Available!

Troop 101 will be completing several service hours for both Sanctuary Church & Marshfield Rod & Gun Club, our charter organization this month.  Your time will count towards advancement.  Help out the organizations that do so much for us!

Sanctuary Church Service Hours – April 7 at 1 pm.     Marshfield Rod & Gun Club Clean Up Day – April 19, 9 am-3 pm.

Camp Squanto Registration Stil Available!

Contact Jennifer Goodwin to register your scout at jrgoody_ma@verizon.net OR 774-417-0163.

Upcoming Events – registration through Scoutbook

• Acadia Trip Planning Meeting – April 10th at Troop Meeting  7-8:30 pm
• Scout-O Orienteering Course – April 13th at Hale Outdoor Education Center in Westwood.  Meet at Sanctuary Church at 9 am.
• Scout Day at Fenway Park – April 14th 12 pm.
• White Mountains Backpacking Trip – April 26-29th.
• Marshfield Rod & Gun Club Campout – May 3-5th. RSVP by April 19th
• Monthly PLC Meeting – May 6th 7 PM

• Webelos Scouts from Pack 97 Marshfield began a new journey with Troop 101 on the trail to Eagle as they crossed over tonight.  The scouts and leaders of Troop 101 welcome our new members!

• Registrations for 2025 Switzerland are requested by 2/7/2025 so that reservations can begin for travel plans in KISC, Paris, and London.  The first deposit will be due February 28, 2028.

• 2024 Camp Squanto Registration is now open.  Troop 101’s week will run July 7-13th.  Scouts will not only have the chance to complete several merit badges on their Path to Eagle, but also participate in boating, swimming, archery, campfires, and more!  The merit badge course catalog is here: Squanto_class_catalog_2024. The schedule of merit badge sessions is listed here.  Merit badge selection starts March 15.

• Early Bird Registration lasts until March 1, 2024 ($560).  After March 1st the cost will increase to $610.  2024 Crossovers will receive the Early Bird cost until June 30th.  Siblings will receive an $85 discount.  Camperships may also be available if financial assistance is needed.  For more information contact Mrs. Goodwin.

• Please RSVP for this event through Scoutbook.  Contact Jennifer Goodwin to register your scout at jrgoody_ma@verizon.net OR 774-417-0163.

• Upcoming Events – registration through Scoutbook
  • Crossover Campout at Camp Squanto. Mar 22, 2024 5pm to Mar 24, 2024 9am
  • Pat’s Peak Scout Skiing at  Pat’s Peak in Henniker, NH.  Sat, Mar 9, 2024, 2pm – 10pm