April

 Solar Eclipse 2024:  I hope you all got a chance to enjoy the Solar Eclipse.  Remember, to earn the 2024 Solar Eclipse Patch, you will need to discuss what you saw during the eclipse or what happens during a solar eclipse.  Feel free to chat with any of the adults in the Troop about this and we can make sure that Mr. Baughman has your name down to earn the patch.

Parent's Meeting:  I would like to have a parent's meeting on Tuesday, 4/16/2024 to help answer questions that anyone may have.

April Hocking Hills Campout:    The PLC has been working on a plan to camp in the Hocking Hills over the weekend of April 19-21.  They have several different ideas to nail down as far as the events they want to do.  I will have a permission slip ready for the campout at the next troop meeting.

Mulch update:   Hey scouts and parents.  Mulch is coming up at the end of this month.  We will be delivering Mulch on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th.  Hopefully we'll get the deliveries and spreading done on these two days.  How do you earn $?  After the mulch is paid for, the total profit is divided by the total number of hours worked to get the hourly rate.  Each scout will be paid the hourly rate times the number of hours the work to get a total earned for the mulch sale.  We will need as much help as possible to make sure we take care of our customer's needs.  We'll be wearing old clothes, shoes and gloves.  Make sure to dress for the weather.  GRRRR!

Pack 136 Campout:  Pack 136 is having their Spring campout at Camp Falling Rock on May 3-5.  If you're a den chief for the Pack and want to go help out at the Pack Campout, please let me know.

Ladies of Gantz Flower Sale:  Friday, May 10th, at 6pm, the Troop will be guarding the flowers at Gantz Park.  I will be getting a sign-up genius out for this.  This is always a fun event and you earn service hours for this event.  

Flag Placement at Green Lawn Cemetery:  On Saturday, May 25th at 9am, the Troops have been invited to place flags on the grave sites of deceased veterans at Green Lawn Cemetery.  There will be a memorial service following the placing of the flags.  More information on this to come.

Henry Ciocca Eagle Scout Project:  Henry Ciocca is asking for help on his Eagle Scout Project on Saturday, May 25th.  Henry's Eagle Scout Project is to re-work a large flower bed at the Grant Sawyer Home on Hahn Rd in Grove City.  The Grand Sawyer Home is believed to have been built in the 1830s and along with the Gantz house is on the National Register of Historic Places.  Henry will also be cleaning up the other flower beds and mulching.  Please put this on your calendar and come support Henry and the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society.  Time to be determined.

New Scout Camp out:  The troop has tentatively planned a New Scout Campout for the weekend of May 31st to June 2nd. 

Camp Falling Rock Summer Camp 2024:  Summer Camp this year is from Sunday, June 30th to Saturday July 6th at Camp Falling Rock. 

April

 I hope everyone enjoyed your Spring Break.  

Gateway District Awards Social:  The Gateway District Awards Social was held on Sunday, 3/24/24 at the Grove City Methodist Church.  Congratulations to all the award winners from the district.  Winners from Troop 136 were: 

• Carter Freeman received the Carl Cheeseman Eagle Project of the Year Award for his Eagle Scout Project.
• Jim Baughman received the Pathfinder Award
• Jason Savage received the Bridge Builder Award
• Ron Newcomb received the Bridge Builder Award

Honor Flight # 129:  Members of Troop 136 traveled to John Glenn International Airport on Thursday 3/28 to greet 90 veterans from World War II, Korea, Viet Nam, the Cold War and the Gulf War, including Cindy Freeman's father Fred Kaiser. The crowd lined up, clapped, cheered, shook the hands of veterans, welcomed them home and thanked them for their service.  Great job Troop 136!

2024 Solar Eclipse:  For any scouts interested in earning the 2024 Solar Eclipse patch, please follow the steps below:

Earning the 2024 patch is easy and fun. It could make a great activity for a den meeting, pack meeting, Scouts BSA meeting, family outing … and everything in between.

1. Locate a site suitable for viewing the eclipse. There are lots of good sources out there, but I’m partial to NASA’s official site, which lists all the major cities over which the eclipse will cross, with the exact times that Scouts and families need to be ready.
2. Describe how to safely view the eclipse. It is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. This includes looking at it through binoculars, a telescope or your phone’s camera. Solar viewing glasses are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses. Look for solar viewing glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. You can also safely view an eclipse using an indirect viewing method, such as Scout Life’s shoebox viewer.
3. Discuss with your group what you saw and felt during the eclipse. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Depending on how close you are to the path of totality, you may see the sky darken considerably. Depending on the weather, you could see stars, as if it were nighttime. In some instances, night creatures might even come out.
4. Do the following:   Scouts BSA members: Draw a diagram of the positions of the moon, Earth and sun to show how the solar eclipse occurs.

April Hocking Hills Campout:    The PLC has been working on a plan to camp in the Hocking Hills over the weekend of April 19-21.  They have several different ideas to nail down as far as the events they want to do.  Below is the sign up genius:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-48855179-troop

Mulch update:   Thank you to the 11 scouts and 10 adults who met at the Creekside and passed out mulch flyers. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th.  This is a great opportunity to earn money for camps or other scouting costs.  Mulch orders are due by April 1st.  GRRRRR

Gardens at Gantz Flower Guarding:  Friday, May 10th volunteers from Troop 136 will be helping guard the plants at Gantz Farm.  Scouts will be sleeping in the tents with the plants and receive service hours for watching them. 

Flag Placement Green Lawn Cemetery:  Saturday, May 25th Troop 136 has been invited to place flags on the grave sites of veterans at Green Lawn Cemetery.  

Camp Falling Rock Summer Camp 2024:  Summer Camp this year is from Sunday, June 30th to Saturday July 6th at Camp Falling Rock.  Below is the link for the sign up:

Boy Scout Troop 136: Troop 136 / 7136 2024 Summer Camp Sign up (signupgenius.com)

Upcoming Events:

4/7:                     Committee Meeting

4/8:                     Eclipse Viewing as families

4/12 – 4/14:       OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Lazarus

4/19 – 4/21:       Troop Campout at Hocking Hills

4/26 – 4/28:       Troop 136 Mulch Delivery and Spreading

5/5:                      PLC Meeting

5/5:                      Committee Meeting

5/3 – 5/5:            Pack 136 Spring Campout

5/10:                    Guarding Flowers at Gantz

5/17 – 5/19:       OA Conclave at Camp Manatoc

5/25:                   Memorial Day Flag Placement Greenlawn Cemetery (TBD)

5/31 – 6/1:         Ordeal / Brotherhood at Camp Falling Rock

5/31 – 6/1:         New Scout Campout

6/2:                      PLC Meeting

6/2:                      Committee Meeting

6/9 - 6/26:           Philmont Scout Ranch

6/30 - 7/6:          Summer Camp, Camp Falling Rock, no troop meeting

7/14 - 7/20:        Seabase

8/4:                      PLC Meeting

8/4:                      Committee Meeting

March

 Maplefest 2024:  Troop 136 had great participation at the 2024 Maple Syrup Fest over the 1st weekend of March.  We had 13 scouts and 4 scouters attend and volunteer.  Senior Patrol Leader Alex Royce divided the troop into groups that allowed the troop to cover three different events as well as have scouts enjoying the activities.  The scouts helped man the rope making station, the early American tools station, and the early Maple Syrup making station.  Great job scouts and scouters serving our scouting community and representing Troop 136 and Scouting so well.  

2024 Day of Giving:  Thursday, March 14th is the annual Day of Giving.  In the last year, our council has had a record number of financial assistance requests to the tune of $189,675. The donations to the Day of Giving will go a long way to providing these funds to assist families in need to pay for; registration fees, camperships for events, and uniforming needs. I have personally benefited from scouting by learning to live by the Scout Oath, Scout Law and learning leadership skills that I use every day.  Watching scouts grow from young scouts afraid to be in front of a microphone into  Young adults who are ready, willing and able to give speeches in front of community leaders to help raise money for scouting is just one way in which scouting helps our youth grow. I hope that if you see the benefit in scouting, you will join me in supporting the Simon Kenton Council Day of giving by following the link:  Day of Giving - Simon Kenton Council (skcscouts.org)

Gateway District Awards Social:  The Gateway District of Simon Kenton Council is holding their first annual Gateway District Award Social from 2pm to 4pm at the Grove City United Methodist Church.  The troop has several adult leaders who are set to receive awards in recognition of what they give to scouting.  Please consider coming out and supporting the leaders who support Scouting on a Troop level as well as District and Council levels.  I have attached the link and for those interested, the cost is $15 per person:   

  Simon Kenton Council - 2024 Gateway District Awards Social (scoutingevent.com)

April 2024 Solar Eclipse at Manatoc Scout Reservation:  At this time, the troop does not plan to have a Solar Eclipse group event, however, I wanted to leave the link available for anyone who is interested in going to Camp Manatoc, located at 1075 Truxel Rd, Peninsula, Oh 44264.  Based on information I have heard, I would try to arrive early and plan to stay late.  The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch, viewing glasses and a patch.  If anyone would like more information, here's the link:

   

Great Trail Council - 2024 Total Solar Eclipse at the Manatoc Scout Reservation (scoutingevent.com)  

Mulch update:   Thank you to the 11 scouts and 10 adults who met at the Creekside and passed out mulch flyers. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th.  This is a great opportunity to earn money for camps or other scouting costs.  I've attached the revised mulch flyer so feel free to share with friends and family.  We prefer orders to remain in and around Grove City.  Mulch orders are due by April 1st.  GRRRRR

Camp Falling Rock Summer Camp 2024:  Summer Camp this year is from Sunday, June 30th to Saturday July 6th at Camp Falling Rock.  The cost for the week for youth is $350 with the early bird discount, otherwise, the normal cost is $375.  To take advantage of the early bird discount, the Troop needs to register by Sunday, March 31st.  In order to make this happen, I would like everyone who knows for sure that they plan to attend summer camp this year to sign up using the sign up genius by Saturday March 30th.  I have included separate spots for male and female youth and adults.  In order for female youth to attend, there must be at least one registered female adult at camp.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-48472208-troop

Upcoming events:

3/25 - 3/29:         Spring Break, no troop meeting          

4/7:                     Committee Meeting

4/8:                     Eclipse Viewing at Camp Manatoc (TBD)

4/12 – 4/14:       OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Lazarus

4/19 – 4/21:       Troop Campout at Hocking Hills

4/26 – 4/28:       Troop 136 Mulch Delivery and Spreading

5/5:                      PLC Meeting

5/5:                      Committee Meeting/3:

5/3:                      Centenary Celebration at Camp Lazarus (TBD)

5/3 – 5/5:            Pack 136 Spring Campout

5/10 – 5/11:       Guarding Flowers at Gantz

5/17 – 5/19:       OA Conclave at Camp Manatoc

5/25:                   Memorial Day Flag Placement Greenlawn Cemetary (TBD)

5/31 – 6/1:         Ordeal / Brotherhood at Camp Falling Rock

5/31 – 6/1:         New Scout Campout

6/2:                      PLC Meeting

6/2:                      Committee Meeting

6/9 - 6/26:           Philmont Scout Ranch

6/30 - 7/6:          Summer Camp, Camp Falling Rock, no troop meeting

7/14 - 7/20:        Seabase

8/4:                      PLC Meeting

8/4:                      Committee Meeting

February

 Ohio State House Visit:  Troop 136 had a great visit to the Ohio State House on Saturday, 2/17/24.  There were 9 scouts and 6 adults who enjoyed a guided tour of the restored Ohio State House.  The beautifully done restoration cost $120 million dollars took 6 years and was completed in 1996.  The Troop got to visit the Ohio Senate room where the 33 Senators from Ohio meet to perform the duties of state government.  The tour went through the rotunda which is 67 feet from the skylight to the floor and has the Seal of Ohio in the center.  The tour ended in the State House Museum where historical artifacts are displayed.  

Maple Syrup Fest:  The Simon Kenton Council Maple Syrup Fest is being held at Camp Lazarus on Saturday, 3/2/2024.  The Troop has elected to camp on Friday 3/1/24 until Sunday 3/3/2024.  We will be running the rope making station where visitors can learn how rope is made.  The Troop plans to camp in one of the cabins.  Cost for this event will be $30 and the uniform will be Field uniform.  Please sign up using the Sign-up Genius below by Tuesday 2/20/2024.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-47914261-maple

Permision Slip MapleFest 2024 - Google Docs 

NYLT:   NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is the first level of training available to the youth of Scouts BSA.  This course is youth led by scouts who have been through the course and have come back to share their knowledge and leadership skills with other youth.  There are three different courses:  a two-weekend course in April at Camp Lazarus, a one-week course in June at Camp Oyo and a two-weekend course in August at Camp Lazarus.  To qualify, a youth must be First Class rank, at least 13 years old and approved by the Scoutmaster.  Last year we had three of our youth complete these courses:  Zack Newcomb, Henry Ciocca and Nick Buzuleciu.  Nick has decided to come back and help to be on staff at the June Course.  This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills that will be valuable to our scouts and our troop.   The cost is $250, however, if the scout earns their bolo, the troop will reimburse that cost. If you're interested or have any questions, please come see me.  The link for more information and to sign up is below.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Simon Kenton Council (skcscouts.org)

Blackoot 44:  Blackfoot is an Enhanced Scoutmaster Fundamentals Course.  This course, however, is not just for Scoutmasters, it is for any adult who wants to learn the fundamentals of scouting and be able to help guide our youth.  Mr. Freeman has been on staff for this course and is going to staff the course this year.  The course covers one Saturday in March, and two weekends, one in March and one in April.  If you have any questions, please reach out to me or to Mr. Freeman.  For more information or to register, use the link below:

Simon Kenton Council - Blackfoot 44 (scoutingevent.com)

Wood Badge 2024:  Wood Badge is a two-weekend advanced adult leadership course in April and May that is available to scouting volunteers.  Some of the things that participants will experience on this course are:  Listening, Managing Conflict, Leading Change, Team Development, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership for different stages, Servant Leadership, Project Planning and more. Participants will complete a ticket that consists of goals determined by the participants and once completed, will earn their beads.  Mr. Baughman has completed his ticket and will have his beading ceremony on Tuesday at our Court of Honor.  Our Committee Chair, Jason Savage, has also completed his ticket and will be scheduling his beading ceremony in the near future.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Below is the link to register:

Simon Kenton Council - Wood Badge 9-441-24 (scoutingevent.com)

Green Bar Training:  Green Bar, like Blackfoot, is an Enhanced Training for Adult Scout leaders.  This will be a two-weekend course in August and September.  Robin Bernhart has been on staff for this course and I will be on staff this Fall.  If you are in Scouts BSA or plan on transitioning to Scouts BSA, Green Bar is the place for you! Green Bar has been designated for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members. Green Bar is a hands-on format with 32 hours of lively and fun instruction over two weekends which earns certification in the Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster position & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.  Green Bar emphasizes servant leadership and creates long lasting connections with other adult leaders and makes you part of our Green Bar Family.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Below is the link for more information or to register:

Simon Kenton Council - 2024 Green Bar (scoutingevent.com)

Every scout deserves trained leaders and these adult training courses are excellent ways to enhance our troop and the experience for our scouts and they are fun.  There are scholarships available for all of these courses.  

3/1 - 3/3:             Maple Fest at Camp Lazarus

3/3:                     PLC Meeting, 4:30pm, First Presbyterian Church

3/3:                     Committee Meeting, 7pm, First Presbyterian Church

3/25 - 3/29:         Spring Break, no troop meeting          

4/7:                     Committee Meeting

4/12 – 4/14:       OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Lazarus

4/19 – 4/21:       Troop Campout at Hocking Hills

4/26 – 4/28:       Troop 136 Mulch Delivery and Spreading

5/5:                      PLC Meeting

5/5:                      Committee Meeting

5/3 – 5/5:            Pack 136 Spring Campout

5/10 – 5/11:       Guarding Flowers at Gantz

5/17 – 5/19:       OA Conclave at Camp Manatoc

5/31 – 6/1:         Ordeal / Brotherhood at Camp Falling Rock

5/31 – 6/1:         New Scout Campout

6/2:                      PLC Meeting

6/2:                      Committee Meeting

6/9 - 6/26:           Philmont Scout Ranch

6/30 - 7/6:          Summer Camp, Camp Falling Rock, no troop meeting

7/14 - 7/20:        Seabase

8/4:                      PLC Meeting

8/4:                      Committee Meeting

February

Court of Honor:  Thank you to everyone who attended the Court of Honor on January 30th.  It was great to see everyone supporting their scouts and to share in the pizza, salad and dessert potluck.  It was nice to get to chat with so many people and to share some time together.  Congratulations to all of the scouts who earned rank advancement, merit badges and other special awards.  Congratulations to Mr. Baughman on his Woodbadge beading ceremony.  The Woodbadge ticket is designed to help scouters focus on areas they think can help their units.  By strengthening their units, they strengthen scouting as a whole.  

Scout Sunday:  Members of Troop 136 and Pack 136 attended the worship service at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, 2/4/24.  Members from both units greeted parishioners, passed out bulletins and collected the offering.  The partnership between The First Presbyterian Church and Scouting is a long one, with each group supporting the others.  This partnership was strengthened this week when the First Presbyterian Church approved the creation of a Girl Troop that will be numbered 7136 and a Venturing Crew that will be numbered 2136.  These units will be starting in the near future and the Troop 136 Committee will be overseeing all three units.  With the addition of two more units, the Troop Committee would like to invite the parents of any scout to come join our meetings.  We meet at 7pm on the first Sunday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church.

Tour of the Ohio State House:  This month's theme is Citizenship.  With that in mind, the PLC has arranged for the Troop to Tour the Ohio State House on Saturday, 2/17/2024.  The tour will last from noon to 2pm but the tour guide would like the troop to arrive at 11:45 at the State House.  Plan to meet at 11am at the First Presbyterian Church and travel together to the Ohio State House located at 1 Capital Sq, Columbus, Oh 43215.  There will be no cost for this event.  Please sign up on the BAND app if you plan to attend.  Permission slips will be available at the meeting on Tuesday or you can use the link below:

Permission slip - Ohio State House Tour - Google Docs

Maplefest 2024:  Maplefest 2024 will be on Saturday 2/4/2024 at Camp Lazarus.  The troop plans to camp in cabins at Camp Lazarus from Friday 3/1/2024 to Sunday 3/3/2024.  The troop normally helps run the rope making station that demonstrates how rope is made from twine.  The hours worked are considered service hours, which scouts need for rank advancement.  This is a great way for our troop to serve the scouting community and pay it forward to younger scouts who come out to enjoy a day at the Maplefest.  We need anyone interested in joining us at the camp to sign up using the sign up genius below by 2/20/2024 so that we can reserve a cabin.Cost of this event will be $20 for food plus the cost of the cabin rental, which has not been determined, but will not be more than $15 per person.

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-47914261-maple

Shed update:  All three sheds have been delivered and are now secured.  In the near future, we will be asking for help in emptying the old sheds into the new sheds, tearing down the old sheds and placing them in a dumpster.  We will also need help moving gear from the trailers to the troop shed.

Upcoming Events:  

2/17:                   Tour of the Ohio Statehouse from noon to 2pm.  Meeting at the church at 11am

3/1 - 3/3:             Maple Fest at Camp Lazarus

3/3:                     PLC Meeting, 4:30pm, First Presbyterian Church

3/3:                     Committee Meeting, 7pm, First Presbyterian Church

3/25 - 3/29:         Spring Break, no troop meeting          

4/7:                     Committee Meeting

4/12 – 4/14:       OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Lazarus

4/19 – 4/21:       Troop Campout at Hocking Hills

4/26 – 4/28:       Troop 136 Mulch Delivery and Spreading

5/5:                      PLC Meeting

5/5:                      Committee Meeting

5/3 – 5/5:            Pack 136 Spring Campout

5/10 – 5/11:       Guarding Flowers at Gantz

5/17 – 5/19:       OA Conclave at Camp Manatoc

5/31 – 6/1:         Ordeal / Brotherhood at Camp Falling Rock

5/31 – 6/1:         New Scout Campout

6/2:                      PLC Meeting

6/2:                      Committee Meeting

6/9 - 6/26:           Philmont Scout Ranch

6/30 - 7/6:          Summer Camp, Camp Falling Rock, no troop meeting

7/14 - 7/20:        Seabase

8/4:                      PLC Meeting

8/4:                      Committee Meeting

January

 Klondike Derby 2024:  What a great time the Warlord Patrol had at Camp Lazarus on Saturday.  The scouts learned a lot about teamwork and improved on their teamwork as the day progressed.  The scouts worked together to take a bike apart, move it and reassemble it, tie a swing to cross a stream, shoot 22 rifles, work together to raise their sled off the ground using a pulley system, build a fire using flint and steel, first aid skills, remove disks from the center of a circle and using logs and rope to pull a heavy object.  Thank you to Mr. Baughman for helping the scouts modify the sled with wheels.  Thank you to Mr. Guay for driving, providing a  trailer to transport the sled and teaching the scouts some new skills.  Thank you to Mr. Baughman, Mr. Blackstone and Mr. Guay for attending and providing leadership for our scouts.  Great job working together Scouts!

Court of Honor:  Tuesday 1/30/2024 is our next Court of Honor.  Please come support the scouts and celebrate their advancements and badges.  We will also celebrate with Mr. Baughman as he receives his Woodbadge Beads and Neckerchief after he completed his ticket.  Following these celebrations, we hope everyone will join us for some pizza, salad, desserts and some fellowship.  

Scout Sunday,  A scout is Reverent:  Please join us this Sunday, 2/4/202, at 10am to worship with members of the First Presbyterian Church.  Let's show the congregation our appreciation for all their support of Troop 136 and Pack 136.  

Merit Badge Super Saturday:  There is a Merit Badge Super Saturday on 2/10/2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Galloway, OH..  Below is a link for more information on this event. Registration opened 1/21/2024. 

Merit Badge Super Saturday (mbsupersaturday.org)

Merit Badge Academy:  The Epsilon Tau Pi brotherhood is hosting its first ever Merit Badge Academy over two weekends on 2/10/2024 and 3/2/2024 at the Ohio University Campus.  I have attached a flyer for this event.

Visit Ohio Statehouse:  The scouts asked about visiting the Ohio Statehouse so we have arranged a tour of the Statehouse on Saturday, 2/17/2024 from noon to 2pm.  We will meet at the First Presbyterian Church at 11am and carpool to the Statehouse for a tour.  Be on the lookout for a sign up for this event.

Pumpkin Patch Update:  We will have some final numbers for our Pumpkin Patch regarding the amount sold, hours worked and profit soon but there were 7 scouts who earned $50 or more for the hours they worked.  Mr. Baughman will be able to update everyone individually on the amount they earned.

Sheds:   After 5 plus years of working with the church and the city of Grove City, the first of our sheds has been delivered.  The order for the next two sheds will be placed soon.  

There are a lot of thanks to go around with all the work that has been done.  Phil Freeman for placing the order.  The scouts and adults who returned from the Air Force Trip in November,  who cleaned the gear out of the shed and stored it in the trailers.  Chris Lahman who arranged for the bobcat to clean up the area behind the sheds.  Jason Savage who arranged for the dumpster for the clean up.  The clean up crew of Adam Frost, Roland Guay, Jim Baughman, Ron Newcomb, and Zack Newcomb, who cleaned up behind the sheds.  Jim Baughman for measuring and marking the sites for the sheds. Roland Guay for moving the last two sheds and dumpster to make way for the last two sheds.  Bo Blackston and the Purple Door Church for donating lumber from risers that were disassembled to be used for shelving. The crew of Roland Guay, Cory Edeards, Jim Baurhman, James Baughman and Ron Newcomb who tore the risers out and disassembled them.   Cory Edeards and Roland Guay for cutting, building and assembling the shelves in the shed. Roland Guay for ordering the steel and arranging for the new security bars to be cut, welded and secured to the shed.  It's likely that I forgot someone who was instrumental in this process, but what I really wanted everyone to see is what a group effort this has been up to this point and how proud I am of our adults and scouts.  We will be needing more help when we get the new sheds delivered and we need to clean out the old sheds and break them down.     

Upcoming Events:

2/4:                     Scout Sunday, 10am, First Presbyterian Church

2/4:                     PLC Meeting, 4:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church

2/4:                     Committee Meeting, 7pm, First Presbyterian Church

2/17:                   Tour of the Ohio Statehouse from noon to 2pm.  Meeting at the church at 11am

3/1 - 3/3:             Maple Fest at Camp Lazarus

3/3:                     PLC Meeting, 4:30pm, First Presbyterian Church

3/3:                     Committee Meeting, 7pm, First Presbyterian Church

3/25 - 3/29:         Spring Break, no troop meeting          

4/7:                     Committee Meeting

4/12 – 4/14:       OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Lazarus

4/19 – 4/21:       Troop Campout at Hocking Hills

4/26 – 4/28:       Troop 136 Mulch Delivery and Spreading

5/5:                      PLC Meeting

5/5:                      Committee Meeting

5/3 – 5/5:            Pack 136 Spring Campout

5/10 – 5/11:       Guarding Flowers at Gantz

5/17 – 5/19:       OA Conclave at Camp Manatoc

5/31 – 6/1:         Ordeal / Brotherhood at Camp Falling Rock

5/31 – 6/1:         New Scout Campout

6/2:                      PLC Meeting

6/2:                      Committee Meeting

6/9 - 6/26:           Philmont Scout Ranch

6/30 - 7/6:          Summer Camp, Camp Falling Rock, no troop meeting

7/14 - 7/20:        Seabase

8/4:                      PLC Meeting

8/4:                      Committee Meeting

Upcoming youth and adult training opportunities

 NYLT:   NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is the first level of training available to the youth of Scouts BSA.  This course is youth led by scouts who have been through the course and have come back to share their knowledge and leadership skills with other youth.  There are three different courses:  a two weekend course in April at Camp Lazarus, a one week course in June at Camp Oyo and a two weekend course in August at Camp Lazarus.  To qualify, a youth must be First Class rank, at least 13 years old and  approved by the Scoutmaster.  Last year we had three of our youth complete these courses:  Zack N, Henry C and  Nick B.  Nick has decided to come back and help to be on staff at the June Course.  This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills that will be valuable to our scouts and our troop.   The cost is $250, however, if the scout earns their bolo, the troop will reimburse that cost. If you're interested or have any questions, please come see me.  The link for more information and to sign up is below.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Simon Kenton Council (skcscouts.org)

Blackoot 44:  Blackfoot is an Enhanced Scoutmaster Fundamentals Course.  This course, however, is not just for Scoutmasters, it is for any adult who wants to learn the fundamentals of scouting and be able to help guide our youth.  Mr. Freeman has been on staff for this course and is going to staff the course this year.  The course covers one Saturday in March, and two weekends, one in March and one in April.  If you have any questions, please reach out to me or to Mr. Freeman.  For more information or to register, use the link below:

Simon Kenton Council - Blackfoot 44 (scoutingevent.com)

Woodbadge 2024:  Woodbadge is a two weekend advanced adult leadership course in April and May that is available to scouting volunteers.  Some of the things that participants will experience on this course are:  Listening, Managing Conflict, Leading Change, Team Development, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership for different stages, Servant Leadership, Project Planning and more. Participants will complete a ticket that consists of goals determined by the participants and once completed,  will earn their beads.  Mr. Baughman has completed his ticket and will have his beading ceremony on Tuesday at our Court of Honor.  Our Committee Chair, Jason Savage, has also completed his ticket and will be scheduling his beading ceremony in the near future.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Below is the link to register:

Simon Kenton Council - Wood Badge 9-441-24 (scoutingevent.com)

Green Bar Training:  Green Bar, like Blackfoot, is an Enhanced Training for Adult Scout leaders.  This will be a two weekend course in August and September.  Robin Bernhart has been on staff for this course and I will be on staff this Fall.  If you are in Scouts BSA or plan on transitioning to Scouts BSA, Green Bar is the place for you! Green Bar has been designated for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members. Green Bar is a hands-on format with 32 hours of lively and fun instruction over two weekends which earns certification in the Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster position & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.  Green Bar emphasizes servant leadership and creates long lasting connections with other adult leaders and makes you part of our Green Bar Family.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Below is the link for more information or to register:

Simon Kenton Council - 2024 Green Bar (scoutingevent.com)

Every scout deserves trained leaders and these adult training courses are excellent ways to enhance our troop and the experience for our scouts and they are fun.  There are scholarships available for all of these courses.