BSA TROOP 61  Delaware, Ohio

Sponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church

Philmont 2009

Risk Advisory

Important information for all participants and their parents.  Click here for Risk Advisory

Dates

We will arrive at Philmont mid-day on Friday, August 7, 2009 and depart for home on Wednesday, August 19, 2009.

Transportation

Travel will be from Sandusky, Ohio to Raton, New Mexico via Amtrak.  There will, most likely, be a long layover in Chicago on Thursday, August 6th.  There will be a room available at the train station for oversized luggage so that we may tour Chicago during this layover.

We will travel from Raton, New Mexico to Philmont by bus (provided by Philmont).

Payment Schedule

The payment schedule will be as follows:

  • September 15, 2008:  $272.50 for Philmont is DUE.
  • October 1, 2008:  $252.00 for Amtrak is DUE.
  • February 15, 2009:  $272.50 for Philmont is DUE.

The above payments will only cover the Philmont fee and Amtrak.  Transportation to and from Philmont and Ration ($45 in 2008) is not included.  Food, sightseeing , etc. to and from Philmont is not included.

To help participants and parents, money may be deposited into the troop Philmont account at any time.  Please make payments to our treasurer, Melissa.

Philmont does not have a refund policy!  There is a possibility of a substitution if there is a cancellation, but there are no guarantees.

Preparation Meetings

Participants and parents are urged to attend.  Meetings are scheduled for the first Sunday of each month.

The next meeting is November 2nd (6:00 p.m.) at Asbury Church.  We will be showing a DVD on Philmont preparation and discussing proper gear to bring.  All crew and parent(s) need to attend!!!

 Preparation Meeting Minutes:

June 2, 2008

June 29, 2008

Helpful Links

Philmont's Trading Post, Tooth of Time Traders, Cimarron NM

Sleeping Bag Information