CHRISTMAS PAST
Jan 20, 2012 No Comments ›› Walter GundyOur treelot experience this season was somewhat unique.  From November setup  to Christmas Eve we were spared winter's worst. And though more unsold trees remained than in past years, our profits were unaffected because we spent less on decorations and other consumables (i.e. material that gets used up, like twine and signage, not food and drink). The ...
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Merit Badge University
Jan 5, 2012 No Comments ›› Betty TylkoThe Harvard College Friends of Scouting in conjunction with Boston Minuteman Council presents Merit Badge University (MBU) 2012. When:Â Saturday, March 3 (8:30 AM - 1:00 PM) & Saturday, April 21 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) - Both sessions are required. Some badges have an optional field trip on an intervening Saturday or Sunday. What:Â An opportunity to earn ...
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Racking Trees for Tomorrow’s Sale
Nov 25, 2011 No Comments ›› Walter GundyFifteen scouts and scouters arrived early Friday, to stand more than 200 trees against racks and fences, and uncoil a mile of twine.  By eleven the day warmed up enough for the workers to shed their hoodies.  This sunny spell will continue through tomorrow, the opening day of our annual tree and wreath sale.  Then winter ...
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Nov 22, 2011 No Comments ›› Walter GundyTHERE IS A TROOP MEETING THIS WEEK. Â ALL HANDS NEEDED FRIDAY AT TEN TO RACK TREES. FILL IN YOUR LOT SHIFTS ON DOUG'S SCHEDULE.
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TREELOT GOOD TO GO
Nov 21, 2011 No Comments ›› Walter GundyMaterials were unloaded at the empty lot at 10am. Â By 3:00, all the tree racks, fencing and lights were erected for the upcoming Christmas Sale. Â The trees and wreaths will arrive in the next few days, and be set up - by scouts - the Friday after Thanksgiving. Â The lot opens for business that Saturday, ...
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