Tinnerman

July 23-30, 2006
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

INTRODUCTION: Our trip to Tinnerman is coming up fast and there are a few last minute preparations that need to be completed. It is important that everyone in the crew realize that going on a high adventure trip is not like going to summer camp. In May, the crew met and went over the leaders guide together to get an idea of what to expect. The time has come to fill in the blanks and see if everyone is ready to go.

PRE-TREK SHAKEDOWN AND GEAR ISSUE: On Wednesday, July 19th at 7:00pm in the Old Church we will hold a shakedown and issue crew gear for our trek at Tinnerman. Each member of the crew must come to the meeting as if they were getting ready to board the bus for Tinnerman. For this to be successful, your backpack needs be loaded with everything you plan to take. We will go through every item on the personal equipment checklist in the leader's guide. Any extra items will be questioned and any missing items asked about. Once that is complete we will issue the crew gear such as tents, cooking stoves, fuel bottles, water containers, rope, etc.

LEADERS GUIDE: Contains information about the trek and a list of recommended personal gear.

MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD: If you have not already done so, please turn in a copy of your personal medical health insurance card. This may be needed to receive medical treatment if you become ill or injured.

PHOTO ID OR PASSPORT: Required for border crossings. All members of the crew must have a government issued photo ID and a certified copy of their birth certificate or a passport.

CLOTHING FOR THE TRIP: The complete Boy Scout uniform will be worn for the trip to Tinnerman, the Saturday evening meal, and the return home. This uniform may be left at the base in crew storage during the trek.

CHARTER BUS TRAVEL TO TINNERMAN: The bus will leave the Brecksville Road Transit service garage at 7885 Snowville Road, Brecksville (just east of Route 21 on Snowville Road) at approximately 8:00pm on Saturday, July 22nd. Please arrive before 7:30pm to load and facilitate an easy departure. We will return to the same location at approximately 8:00pm on Sunday, July 30th. NOTE: The date on the mailed letter is incorrect.

MONEY: Canadian currency should be obtained prior to the trip for use on your way home during meal stops. I've been told that the Tinnerman Trading Post will accept either Canadian or U.S. currency. The amount you bring is left to your discretion.

CREW HATS: The hats have been ordered and should be in during the week of July 15th. They will be handed out during the pre-trek shakedown and gear issue. Total cost with shipping came to $19.00 per person. This should be turned at the troop meeting on July 18th or the shakedown.