Troop 28

The RTF is the troop’s primary fundraising activity and is used to support annual scout registration costs, troop equipment, supplies, monthly camping trips, and helps offset the cost of summer camp. Collecting and organizing returnable cans and plastic bottles at the Cohasset transfer station generates much of the funds necessary to support all the activities troop plans throughout the year. This role also provides a community service that scouts are involved with and is just another way to connect with the town’s residence.

We are returning to an inclusive approach that is different than the assigned scout shifts pre-Covid. You can choose the shift that you are available for over the next 3 months. It will be a first come first serve signup process using the link below. If a scout does not sign up they will be contacted and assigned a shift. So check your schedules and sign up as soon possible.

Important change: Each scout in Troop 28 will need to complete a two hour shift with an adult (parent, guardian, sibling 18 or older).  Scouts cannot work their shift without a parent/guardian present for the entire shift, as required as part of BSA’s youth protection policy.

RTF Shifts – Spring 2022

As many of you know, March is typically Merit Badge University (MBU) month where the Mayflower Council provides special programming allowing scouts to earn up to 3 merit badges.  Since the Council is not offering the program this year, we are going to run our own Mini MBU at the scout locker and scouts can sign up online.  Registration Deadline is March 2nd

MBU Dates: Saturday, March 12th and Saturday, April 2nd (must be available on both days)
MBU Location: Scout Locker – Basement in back of Deer Hill school

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Troop 28 Families,

Happy New Year Troop 28 Scouts and Families!

As we begin the new year of Scouting, the troop committee has also made updates to the troop’s recycling fundraising process of required participation.

Many, if not all troop members know the troop’s recycling of returnable cans and plastic bottles is our only fundraising. This activity supports a portion of the annual registration costs, troop equipment, supplies and covers most of the cost for monthly camping trips along with an offset to summer camp. It’s a simple process of collecting and organizing returnable cans and plastic bottles at the Cohasset transfer station. This role also provides a community service that scouts are involved with and is just another way to connect with the towns residence.

While we have slowly been transitioning back to the “assigned shift” methodology of the past, we have provided the opportunity for scouts and adult to sign up when their available allows. We will now be transition closer to the older methodology. You can choose the shift that you are available for over the next 3 months. Which is a first come first serve signup process using the link below. However we will then start the process of assigning shifts during the next week. If a scout/parent does not sign up they will be contacted and assigned a shift. So check your schedules and sign up as soon possible.

Important change: Each scout in Troop 28 will need to complete a two hour shift with an adult (parent, guardian, sibling 18 or older). Scouts cannot work their shift without a parent/guardian present for the entire shift, as required as part of BSA’s youth protection policy.

Process Methodology:
Returnable plastic bottles and aluminum cans are sorted and bagged. Plastic bottles are sorted by size and counted by bag. Returnable cans are not counted but fill a plastic bag to max capacity. Non-returnable bottles and cans are sorted out and discarded in the appropriate area at the RTF. If you need additional training, please contact your Scoutmaster.