Swim Test
YMCA Lockport 5833 Snyder Dr,, LockportWe will meet at the YMCA in Lockport to accomplish the BSA swim test. We need to be on deck by 7PM so plan 6:30PM arrival for time to change and get on deck by 7PM Non YMCA can attend just tell the front desk you are with the scouts Troop14 and you will just be taking the Swim test with Mark Adult can also take the swim test and are actually encourage to do so There are 3 swim levels in scout. More information can be found at https://scoutsmarts.com/bsa-swim-test-guide/ Passing the swimmer classification is First Class requirement 6A (old 9A described in the link above) Another 1st class requirement is 6e (line rescue). How to do a line rescure can be reiewed at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulprItPM8eg&ab_channel=ScouterRob Please bring to the swim test swim suit towel lock for locker (or share a locker) A Swimmer can participate in all water activities without restriction (canoe, solo kyack) Beginners need to be accompanied by a swimmer in a two person craft. A beginner can not canoe or kayak solo. If you are a non-swimmer, you may ride in a rowboat or motorboat with an adult who is classified as a swimmer or you may ride in a canoe, raft, or sailboat with an adult certified as a lifeguard or lifesaver. While taking the full swimmer swim test is not required until 1st class taking it sooner, if your able, let you participate in more activities. if you do not feel comfortable taking the full swimmer test you can take the beginner test. Again this depends on you ability and confidence in the water, If anyone has question let me know Mr. Kerr
Flag Placement
Gleenwood CementaryThe Flag Placement is when we place small flags on the gravestones of veterans in the local cemeteries. The Lockport Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion post are the sponsors for the effort and supply the small flags, The scouts help place the flags. Below is this years schedule Thur May 25th 5:00 PM Glenwood cemetery 325 Glenwood Ave, Lockport, NY 14094. Look for car. Thur May 25th 6:00 PM Coldsprings Cemetery 4849 Cold Springs Rd, Lockport, NY 14094. Meet at the bell tower in the lower section, Thur May25 ~7PM. Immediately following the flags placement at both cemeteries we are welcome to go back to the VFW hall for soda and Pizza 112 Caledonia St, Lockport, NY 14094 Time spent pacing flags does count as service hours.
Red Jacket Fellowship
Nor-Ton Red Jacket Club 1601 Sweeney Street, North TonawandaGodzisz Eagle Court Of Honor
VFW Post 112 Caledonia St, LockportChester Godzisz Eagle Court Of Honor. An Eagle Court of Honor is the formal recognition of a Scout obtaining Eagle Scout. Only about 6% of all scouts obtain Eagle. After the ceremony (which take about 1hr) there is a catered reception. If you have never had the chance to attend an Eagle Court Of Honor I'd highly recommend it. This is a formal awards ceremony, scout wear class A with Sash if you have them. I need a head count to pass to Mr. Godzisz for the caterers. Please let me know Monday at the swim test if you plan on going or email or text me All scouts, parents, and members associated with Troop 5014 are welcome 2:00PM-5:00PM June 3rd at the VFW Hall in Lockport. 112 Caledonia St, Lockport, NY 14094
City Lockport Council Meeting
City Lockport C ity Hall 1 Locks Plaza, LockportCity Of Lockport Council Meeting Assemble at 6:15 PM outside City Council Chambers 11-8-23-Agenda Pleas review before meeting Uniform is Class A's with sash if you have one Be on time meting will start promptly at 6:30 Ms. L. Will not be there. Any Questions contact Mr. K