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On the tenth of April in the year 1913, the first meeting of Boy ScoutTroop 31 was held in a small room at the Third Presbyterian Church on East Avenue. At that time, a man by the name of Capt. Frederick W. Hinrichs Jr. took on full responsibility to become the first "Scoutmaster of Troop 31".
Capt. Hinrichs believed in inspiring young men to climb to greater heights. With his guidance, the troop was formed and adhered to the principles of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the modern Scouting movement. Troop 31 has made the "Boy Led Troop" the cornerstone of the scouting experience. We promote the ideals of scouting by guiding young men to be self-confident future leaders and to aspire to the ultimate rank of Eagle. As members of Troop 31, the boys manage and control all aspects of the troop operations - from planning a simple meal for a patrol to running a meeting to planning a campout. Our adult advisors provide guidance to the Scout leadership so that they can accomplish the goals they have set for themselves and the Troop. Though years of successful programs, Troop 31 has created an environment that challenges boys to learn what it takes to be self-sufficient, self-reliant, and self-motivated while simultaneously caring about and leading others. After 99 years and 38 Scoutmasters, our parents and alumni are proud of the 155 Scouts who have earned their rank of Eagle as members of BSA Troop 31. If you are interested in visiting or joining BSA Troop 31, we welcome you to visit a Troop meeting and experience it first-hand. I look forward to meeting with you; feel free to contact me at Scoutmaster@Troop31BSA.org to set up appointment to visit Troop 31. Yours in Scouting,
John H. Folwell
38th Scoutmaster, BSA Troop 31
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Seneca Waterways Council
Servicenter & Scout Shop
474 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-4210
Fax: (585) 244-9403
Email: joinscouting@SenecaWaterways.org
Website: www.SenecaWaterways.org |
Mission & Vision of the BSA
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Policy of Nondiscrimination
Membership in the Boy Scouts of America is open to all boys and young adults who meet the joining requirements. Membership in Scouting, advancement, and achievement of leadership in Scouting units are open to all youth without regard to race or ethnic background and are based entirely upon individual merit.
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Boy Scout Troop 31
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4 Meigs Street
Rochester, NY 14607
www.troop31bsa.org
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 31 UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS:
* Black=Monday Meeting
SMC-Scoutmaster Conferences
BOR-Board of Review
* Blue=Camping
* Red=SM Training
* Orange=Special Event
DRM-Dining Room Ministry
* Navy=Merit Badge Event
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| 5/27 | Scout Weekly Meeting: NO MEETING
| | 5/31 | JUNE OPTIONAL CAMPOUT: Cub Scout Pack 65 Camp Cutler @ High Seas
| | 6/3 | Scout Weekly Meeting: Shooting Sports, SMC, BOR, PLC
| | 6/7 | "ADVANCED" Outdoor Leader Skills (PART 2)
| | 6/7 | Jamboree Shakedown | | 6/8 | BSA Wilderness First Aid for Leaders
| | 6/10 | Scout Weekly Meeting: Shooting Sports
| | 6/17 | 100th Anniversary Spring Court of Awards Mandatory for All Scouts and Parents
| | 6/22 | June Shooting Sport Campout
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Click here for complete list of calendar events
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KEVIN S.'S EAGLE PROJECT
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Kevin S.'s Eagle Project Expanding Bat Habitat and Education at the Seneca Park Zoo
SAVE THE DATES:
May 4th (build bat houses at Kevin's house) &
May 18th (install the bat houses at the zoo)
Many thanks to the scouts and leaders who turned out to help with Kevin's Eagle Project. Nice job, Kevin!
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JUNE OPTIONAL CAMPOUT: Cub Scout Pack 65 Camp Cutler @ High Seas
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 Pack 65 Annual Campout: BE READY FOR RAIN...JUST KIDDING High Seas Weekend @ Camp Cutler! Electricity is available too! Friday, May 31st (arrive between 5-6:30 PM-leave Sunday morning, June 2nd @ 9 AM after cleanup).
IT'S THE BIGGEST BARGAIN GOING:
$10 to cover your food for the weekend It all starts with a pizza and veggies dinner Friday night, and includes: fishing, hiking, archery, a service project, crafts, snacking, all meals, games, skits, campfires, maybe a little sleep, s'mores, sponge wars, flag ceremonies, and anything else we can squeeze in. And we'll have you back home in plenty of time for your Sunday afternoon nap! We guarantee that.
Don't forget your fishing poles, hiking boots, change of clothes, toothbrush, and sleeping bag. Troop 31 will provide the tents. Need to RSVP to Mr. Folwell by May 15th. We guarantee a good time. We also provide excellent food, fun hikes and a service project. Campfire programs sponsored by BSA Troop 31.
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Troop 31 - 100th Court of Awards Ceremony and Spring Picnic: June 17, 2013
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 On Monday, June 17, 2013, Troop 31 will be celebrating our 100th Court of Awards Ceremony and Spring Picnic at Seton Catholic School (165 Rhinecliff Drive Rochester, NY 14618). All scouts who have earned Merit Badges or achieved Rank Advancement since the Fall 2012 Court will be recognized. **NOTE EARLY START TIME**
6:00–7:00 PM: Dinner will be served
7:00–8:00 PM: Court of Awards Families are asked to bring a dish to pass.
LAST NAMES:
A-C: Bring “Snacks” – two bags chips & salsa/dip, Doritos, pretzels, etc.
D-H Bring "Classic" side dish – macaroni salad, potato salad, vegetable casserole, beans, etc.
K-R: Bring "Healthy" side dish – tossed salad, vegetable sticks, fruit salad, etc.
S-T: Bring "Dessert" – brownies, cookies, etc.
U-Z: Bring "Beverages" – bring three or four 2-liter bottles soda, iced tea, etc.
The Troop Committee will provide: grilled hot dogs, buns, paper goods, sheet cake and bottled water.
As a reminder, all Scouts are expected to attend whether or not they are scheduled to receive any recognition (and virtually all are!); we support our brother Scouts. Likewise, all Scouts and adult leaders are expected to be in full and complete Class "A" uniforms. (Scouts not in uniform will have any recognition deferred until the Fall Court.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Scoutmaster Staff.
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Troop 31 Prepares for its 100 year Anniversary
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On April 1st, 2013, BSA Troop 31 will celebrate its 100th Anniversary of its BSA Charter. We are honored to have had the sponsorship of Third Presbyterian Church for all of those 100 years. As we prepared for the upcoming celebration, we are searching and asking our alumni and past families for their help in compiling the complete history and memories of Troop 31. Please take the time to complete the 100th Anniversary Interview Document and return it to our webmaster at Webmaster@troop31bsa.org. We ask all our alumni to pass our Website link and the document along to any Troop 31 Alumni that you may know to spread the word. Tentatively, our 100th Court of Award is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2013. However, our Troop 31 Committee is planning a Summertime celebration marking the event. Please stay in touch and monitor our calendar for the planned dates later this Fall.
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District & Council News:
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 Seneca Waterways Scout Office is on the move: To accommodate our new far-flung Council, which now stretches all the way to Seneca County, Seneca Waterways Council anticipates relocating the Council Office from the current East Avenue Service Center to somewhere in the Perinton-Victor area in the near future. Stay tuned for more details. _________________________________________________________________
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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING
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 ATTENTION: Troop 31 Leaders & Committee Members Will Your Youth Protection Training Be Expiring This Year? If "YES", Please complete the training & send Mrs. Borrelli a copy of your updated Certificate. Just a reminder that we have several leaders whose Youth Protection will be expiring in 2012. Please use the link below to access the site prior to your current YPT expiration date, complete the YPT training and testing & send Mrs. Borrelli a copy of your updated certificate (Webmaster@troop31bsa.org). If you're unsure of your expiration date (which was included in a previous email dated 6/11), please email for confimration. Thanks for your help in keeping the troop compliant. https://myscouting.scouting.org
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 31 ROCHESTER, NY
TROOP 31 WELCOMES FIVE NEW SCOUTS: Kevin, Jack, Thomas, Nadae & Patrick
On Friday night, May 17th, representatives from Troop 31 welcomed five scouts from Pack 65 during their Blue & Gold Banquet at Seton Catholic School.
We look forward to Kevin, Jack, Thomas, Nadae & Patrick joining our Troop 31 family. Please make them all feel welcome when you see them!
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MCQUAID JESUIT HONORS EAGLE SCOUTS
The McQuaid Jesuit High School Advancement Department released its Spring Cauldron publication on May 15, 2013. Three Troop 31 scouts were recognized for earning their Eagle Scout rank during the 2012-2013 school year: Conor B. ('13), Tyler B. ('15) and Thomas C. ('13). CONGRATULATIONS, SCOUTS!  ____________________________________________________
TROOP 31 RECOGNIZED AT SENECA WATERWAYS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER
On Monday, May 13, 2013, Seneca Waterways Council, BSA held its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Burgundy Basin Inn. In addition to recognizing professional and volunteer scout leaders, several individuals and troops were recognized for their contributions to the local scouting movement. Boy Scout Troop 31 was recognized for celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2013. Troop 31 scouts: Tyler B., Matt D., John F., Nate H . and Dan L. served as the Honor Guard for the evening. 
In addition to their flag opening and closing ceremony responsibilities, these scouts accompanied each individual leader recognized to the podium to receive their award.  
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It was quite an honor and a privilege for everyone in attendance to be surrounded by so many cumulative years of service to scouting. Thank you Troop 31 scouts for serving and representing our troop with such distinction.
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Air Rifle Shooting Event - Thursday May 2, 2013
On Thursday May 2, 2013, a dozen scouts from Boy Scout Troop 31 attended an Air Rifle Shooting Event hosted by the Rochester Rifle Club located at 2445 Winton Road South. The scouts learned about gun safety and proper use. They first shot individually and then competed as teams. Congratulations: Tyler B., Aidan C. and Matt D. Many thanks go out to Mr. Drexler (far left) and Mr. Lagendyk (far right) at the Rochester Rifle Club for providing us such a wonderful opportunity (and refreshments) and to Mr. Osterwinter (center) for coordinating this event for us!  ______________________________________________
TROOP 31 ELECTS SIX NEW SCOUTS TO ORDER OF THE ARROW
Topping off a very successful "Casino Night" on Monday, April 29, Troop 31 elected six additional scouts to the Genesee Crossroads Chapter Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. These scouts have all been recognized for best exemplifying the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others.
Congratulations: Matt D., Danny K., Matt M., Konrad O., Cameron S., and Riley T.
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ORDER OF THE ARROW ELECTION
On Wednesday, April 24, Genesee Crossroads OA Chapter Chief, Tyler B. and Troop 31 Senior Patrol Leader, John F. conducted an Order of the Arrow election for Troop 37 (St. John the Evangelist) scouts. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which recognizes and honors those scouts in their troop who best demonstrate the ideals found in the Scout Promise and Law. Three scouts were elected to the GC OA: Nick B., Nate M. and Ethan M. Congratulations to all three scouts on this prestigious accomplishment.
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Thank You To All Who Help Our Scouts Earn Their Eagle!!
 Eagle Scout Projects Completed for 2012-2013 Scouting Year - Thomas C. 8/4/12
- Tyler B. 8/11/12
- Malcolm R. (8/15/12)
- Jake W. (11/24/12)
- Peter M. (2/16/2013 & 2/24/2013)
Check out a brief summary of each Eagle Project on The Project Page.
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VISIONS OF SCOUTING
 In 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded to help young people grow into responsible, well-rounded citizens. As a result, more than 100 million Americans have experienced the traditional, values-based program offered by the BSA. Below, a celebrated American shares their thoughts on the Scouting experience: "I admire the Boy Scouts of America because the BSA has meant finding real solutions to some of the problems plaguing our country and has kept the faith in what America is and must mean to the world. You show that character comes from one small act at a time, caring for each child as if he or she were our own." George Bush, former President of the United States of America.
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 Come and share your photos of past and present Troop31 events!!!
We have created a secure website thru Shutterfly to store and share photos and video of our scouts at Troop 31 events. There are over 50 photo albums on the site from a number of our past event, campouts, and spring trips. The staff invite you to visit and share any photos you may have of any past or present events. Click here to visit the http://boyscouttroop31.shutterfly.com/ account. Since this is a secure site, you will need to register and be approved. Please provide your name and your scout's name. You may invite family members to view the site. Please have them reference your information in their request for access. If the committee has questions, we will email you separately for your blessing before granting permission. If you have any other questions please contact the Webmasters at webmaster@troop31bsa.org.
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