Greetings to All. This is the last pre-Projectoree Newsletter.

1) Weather

The forecast has improved dramatically this week, from a cloudy and showery 60 degree Saturday to mostly sunny and 76 degrees. However, thunderstorms are still expected on Sunday, time frame not yet stated. You may wish to make plans for an earlier getaway if the storms are expected mid-day, or a later getaway if they're expected in the early morning.

2) O/A Tapout

Several Troops have apparently requested a tap-out ceremony at the closing campfire. The O/A is willing to do so. Note that this will be a very short ceremony - 10 minutes max - and ONLY candidates who are present at the campfire will be tapped out. As you are all aware, I do not allow a endless roll call of the missing. The O/A will be coming around the camp around dinnertime to determine the names of the candidates who will be present at the campfire (please have your list ready).

3) Service Project (1130 and 638 take particular note)

We (once again) have a multi-part service project, very similar to last year. The individual jobs, in priority order, are:

A) Reinstall 2 removed posts on the main field.
B) Split and stack about 60 logs (already sectioned and in place).
C) Cut and place several new sitting logs at the campfire circle (replace several that are rotting out).
D) Spread mulch/chips in the Staff area.
E) Fill potholes on the road.

Items Needed: If anyone can bring the following items, it would help: Chainsaw (with the usual accoutrements); a gas or strong electric powered drill with a very long 1/2 inch drill bit; about 20 pieces of rebar, 3 feet long. If you have and can bring these, please let me know, so I'm not hunting for them.

4) Cicadas

The vanguard of Brood X has begun to emerge all around the area, esp. in some sections of Montgomery County, oddly enough. With the improved weather forecast, and very warm weather expected on Friday and Saturday, we may see significant numbers of cicadas this weekend. However, the main hatch is still supposed to start next week, so what we do get shouldn't be too ridiculous. Nonetheless, my prior comments about taking measures to protect your food still hold. You may also wish to caution your Scouts to keep their tents zipped at all times - a good idea anyway now that West Nile is here to stay. Remember, the Scouts will initially be intimidated by the impressive size and red-eyed horror of these things - it will take a few days before they realize and accept that they really are harmless and pretty much oblivious to humans. In the meantime, you don't need shrieking 11 year olds at 3am because one is inside their tent.

5) Projectoree Literature

If you haven't done so, now is an excellent time to carefully review the materials in your red Projectoree Literature Notebooks. Notable resources include Directions, the specialized Troop "To Bring" List, and the Patrol Leaders and Staff Members Guides.

6) Projectoree Patches

Our first set was not manufactured to specs, and I therefore re-requested what was ordered. As a result, all attendees will receive two patches, both the correct and incorrect versions. No additional charge.

7) Skits and Songs (Troop 149 Take Note)

104 - The Mob
111 - Bob-Songs (again)
128 - [None Received]
149 - If I Were Not a Boy Scout
151 - ProjectoRap
167 - The Meaning of Life
624 - 1) Johnny and 2) the Biker Gang
638 - Incredible Raisins
647 - St. Peter at the Pearly Gates
648 - The Motorcycle Gang
667 - Bring Me My Red Coat
869 - The Pepper Skit
1130 - The Man Without

Note that 624 and 648 should consult to ensure that they are not performing the same skit.

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Please commit to running your parts of the Projectoree as well as you can. If we all do that, we will have another great event. Keep those prayer-wheels spinning. 1 1/2 days to go!

YiS - Dr. Bob (drbob-at-troop111.org), SM-111

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