The deadline to hand in recharter paperwork and dues for 2020 is October 16.

What is Recharter 2020?
BSA issues a charter, or authorization, through each local council (Chester County Council, in our case) to a chartering organization that sponsors our troop (Troop 50). Our chartering organization is Devon 50, Inc., or the Trustees. This charter must be renewed annually and appropriate dues paid to Council in order to officially operate the troop for the next calendar year (2020). The annual renewal process is called "recharter". The council dues are based on the scouts and adults listed in the recharter, which means we need an accurate headcount of scouts and scouters that are members of Troop 50. Your prompt reply to this email and recharter packet submission is very much appreciated by the recharter team.

The Troop YPT Season has begun. DEADLINE IS 9/30/2019 FOR ALL ADULTS WHO INTERACT WITH SCOUTS.
**If your current YPT date is before August 1, 2019, you will need to re-take the course. 2018 certificates are NOT valid for re-charter. [New Scout Parents - you will need to retake the training as part of "YPT Season" to be on schedule with the rest of the Troop. This is a one time "ding" on having to take it 2x in a year. With over 200 adults to keep track of for compliance, rolling expiration dates thru out the Scout year is difficult to manage. Remember an expired YPT means you cannot attend Scouting activities.]

Please visit the Chester County Council training page to view upcoming training opportunities.
http://cccbsa.org/upcoming-training

Oct 11-13 NRA Certified Rifle Training

Are you a new Den Chief or are you considering Den Chief for your leadership?

The Webelos College is offering the Den Chief training class on Oct 5th.

To all Troop Patrol Leader, Patrol Cooks and Parents. Please don't forget to submit your expenses for the food you purchase for your patrol on camping trips. Look for "Reimbursement" on the www.Devon50.org website for step-by-step instructions.

What: BSA Swim Test Opportunity When: Monday August 26th at 6:00 PM Where: Glenhardie Country Club

For those Scouts and adults planning to attend the trip to Ricketts Glen State park and have not taken/passed the BSA Red/White/Blue swim test in the last calendar year, this will be your opportunity.