Good morning 349! Tonight will be our second meeting of the year, it will be 6:45pm at the Gazebo same place as last week. Hope to see as many of you as I can!

October Campout -Harriman State Park This tent campout will take place October 5-6 at Lake Tiorati in Harriman State Park.
The troop will depart from the Municipal Parking Lot across from the U-Haul on Bellemeade Ave, Smithtown at 7:30 am on Saturday, October 5, and will return to Smithtown on Sunday, October 6 at approximately 1:00 pm.
Weekend activities will include: Patrol cooking Hiking in the State Park
The cost is $35 per person. Please pay at an upcoming troop meeting, or Venmo Mrs. Weisberg @BSA349Smithtown (use code 3721)
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This will help tomorrow as usual, apologies that I forgot to mention

Good afternoon 349, we will be having our second meeting at the Nesconset Library at the gazebo at 6:45pm, hope to see you all there!

We had a great time yesterday before the wind and rain washed out camp. It’s times like this that remind us how fortunate we are when the weather cooperates, when we have smooth transportation, when we didn’t forget to pack something important, and when everything goes right.
But more importantly, we are thankful for all the Scouts and Parents who helped out last night when we abruptly ended the campout. Thank you to everyone who took home tents and will air them out today. A few parents reached out already- bring what you have to the next scout meeting and we will try to get all the missing pieces back together and figure out what, if anything, needs to be replaced.
We will be onto our next adventure October 5-6 at Harriman State Park. Sign up to come out this week! rmd.me/1355BvBZe2x

Hello Troop 349 Parents,
We tried our best, but we need to call off the campout. We had heavy rains and high winds and the campers bags and belongings are soaked. We are worried about the next band and the band due to come through around 10/11pm and with the temperatures dropping overnight it will be dangerous to continue.
Please come to short beach to pick up your scout. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Weisberg or Mr. Wichtendahl.
Thank you for your understanding. The safety of the scouts in out top priority.

For those coming to the canoe trip and campout tomorrow, please remember to bring your waiver for the canoes and please arrive around 9:00am.
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Pack 57 Bicycle Rodeo
On Sunday September 22, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:30am Pack 57 is hosting a Bicycle Rodeo in the parking lot at Schubert’s Beach 554 East Long Beach Road, St. James.
The participants will learn bike safety skills and the rules of the road. Bikes will be inspected and helmets will be fitted and then they will take a ride through a skill course to practice bike safety techniques.
Pack 57 asked for a few 349 Scouts to help run their bicycle rodeo. The event starts at 10:00, so let’s get there a little early to get set up.
Feel free to bring your bike and helmet, but there are non-rolling helper positions available too~!
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Hello Troop 349!
On Friday we will meet at the Municipal Parking Lot on Bellmeade Avenue in Smithtown at 6:00PM for our annual Canoe trip and Campout at Short Beach. We will load up the personal gear in the Troop Trailer and head down to Short Beach shortly after to set up camp. Feel free to bring a snack for the evening.
We have a light breakfast planned for Saturday morning.
On Saturday we will launch canoes from Short Beach around 11:00am. Please pack clothes and footwear that can get wet while out on the river. You will need to bring a bag lunch for Saturday when we return to camp.
Throughout the day and evening there will be activities planned by the Senior Patrol Leader and his Leadership Crew. Webelos from Pack 57 will be there and included in the plans so remember to bring your Scout Spirit!
Mr. Campisi has offered to do more fishing with the Scouts so bring your fishing pole if you want to participate!
A Scout is Prepared! There is a chance of a passing rain shower on Saturday. We will be keeping an eye on the forecast but remember to bring a poncho or rain gear.
Saturday night will be “Patrol Cooking” for dinner giving opportunity for rank sign offs. The Patrols made their plans at the Troop Meeting last night and Pack 57 Webelos have a plan in place for their Scouts.
Sunday morning there will be a light breakfast after camp is broken down. Pick up is Sunday at 9:30am at Short Beach.
Reminders for what to bring: Completed and Signed Waiver for Canoe Rental: rmd.me/Ra.wiQPXRNw Refillable Water Bottle Bag Lunch, snacks for Saturday Mess kit for dinner Saturday Night Clothes and footwear to be wet in on the canoe trip. Hats and Sunscreen! Dry Clothes and towel for after the canoe trip. Layers for evening Fishing pole if you want to participate with Mr. Campisi Poncho or Rain Gear Sleeping bag, pad, camp pillow Head lamp or flashlight
For anyone coming Saturday morning, please arrive by 9am at Short Beach.

Correction, cooking is reimbursed, receipts do need to be submitted, apologies for any confusion