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January Campout

Parents and Scouts:

Ok – Here it is!  The permission slip for the January campout to Camp Manatoc in Peninsula Ohio and our snow sports weekend. It will be January 16-18; leaving the church parking lot at 6 PM. 

As I have explained, the cabin we are renting will hold 24.  Those first 24 will have the opportunity to either sleep in the cabin or outside in a tent.  After the cabin is full all wishing to go will be in tents.  Just make sure you understand this and if you wish to be in the cabin be there tomorrow night and turn in your permission slip to Mr. Baughman – NOT ME.

The cost of the weekend will depend on what you are going to do.  See the linked sheet to figure out what the cost will be.  All of those going skiing or boarding will have to have a helmet, which can be rented at Brandywine.  If you have your own gear then that is fine, just let me know on the form.  There will also be another Liability form that will need to be completed.  I don’t have them as of yet, but I will make them available prior to our trip.

See you tomorrow night.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Newest Eagle Scouts

Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scouts!

Nathan Boggan and Tyler Straight were successful tonight in passing their Eagle Boards of Review.

We will be turning their paperwork into Council and should have info back soon to be able to hold their Courts of Honor.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Camp this weekend

Scouts and parents:

If you are interested in attending the camp-in I need to know by Thursday noon.  I will be buying food and will have to have totals for that purpose.  I still could use some adults help if you wish to attend.

Here are the details:

Please find the permission slip for the Troop 136 Camp-In that we will have this weekend at the First Presbyterian Church.  It will be starting Friday night at 6:00 PM and go through Saturday afternoon around 2:00 PM.  Each one attending for the Saturday activity needs to bring a sack lunch [for Saturday]. 

As for the Camp-in please plan to also have:

Sleeping Pad,

Sleeping Bag

Overnight gear you may need

A snack to share

If you wish to bring a game to play it should be one that is play with others.  If you wish to participate in a Mind craft game activity please bring all of your own equipment.  As for any games or movies brought, they must be G to PG13.  AND SCOUTMASTER APPROVED.

If you wish to participate in the Nerf Gun War, then be ready.  Bring your own guns and darts.  Identify your darts and count the  darts you bring. [we will have you give us your count at check in].

If you have your name on your darts there is a chance you will get them back, BUT IT IS NOT GUARANTEED.

The cost for the weekend is $5.00 for the food [Friday night Pizza and Saturday Breakfast]  Please wear Class B uniform, BUT – HAVE YOUR COMPLETE CLASS A for the Saturday event.  The Event on Saturday is the Ohio Valley District  First Aid Competition.  Each patrol will be competing on different first aid situations.  Please plan to have your scout book for a reference.Each patrol will need to have a first aid kit, items to make splints and items to make a stretcher carry.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

December Camp-in

Parents and Scouts:

Please find the permission slip for the Troop 136 Camp-In that we will have this weekend at the First Presbyterian Church.  It will be starting Friday night at 6:00 PM and go through Saturday afternoon around 2:00 PM.  Each one attending for the Saturday activity needs to bring a sack lunch [for Saturday]. 

As for the Camp-in please plan to also have:

Sleeping Pad,

Sleeping Bag

Overnight gear you may need

A snack to share

If you wish to bring a game to play it should be one that is play with others.  If you wish to participate in a Mind craft game activity please bring all of your own equipment.  As for any games or movies brought, they must be G to PG13.  AND SCOUTMASTER APPROVED.

If you wish to participate in the Nerf Gun War, then be ready.  Bring your own guns and darts.  Identify your darts and count the  darts you bring. [we will have you give us your count at check in].

If you have your name on your darts there is a chance you will get them back, BUT IT IS NOT GUARANTEED. See Nerf WAR Rules attached.

The cost for the weekend is $5.00 for the food [Friday night Pizza and Saturday Breakfast]  Please wear Class B uniform, BUT – HAVE YOUR COMPLETE CLASS A for the Saturday event.  The Event on Saturday is the Ohio Valley District  First Aid Competition.  Each patrol will be competing on different first aid situations.  Please plan to have your scout book for a reference.Each patrol will need to have a first aid kit, items to make splints and items to make a stretcher carry.

Please bring the permission slip tomorrow to the meeting.  I will need to have it for food planning purposes.

Thanks.

See  you tomorrow night.

   

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Scouts needed his weekend

Parents and Scouts:

I have two activities that were of possible interest for the Troop that will take place tomorrow.

1. At 1:45 PM Saturday, the Boy Scouts in Grove city [all troops are invited to participate] will meet at the Concorde Cemetery to honor our most recent Fallen Solider, Joseph Riley.  We will line the entrance to the cemetery as he is laid to rest.  All are invited to attend, the scouts are to be in Class A uniform.  Please plan accordingly to the weather.

We will ask you to park probably over in Kroger parking lot at Hoover and 665, then walk over to the cemetery which is just on the south east side of that intersection.  I would like to have a good representation from our troop, SO – IF you can make it please do!

2. ON another note, if any Older scouts [First class and above]  are needing service hours, they are invited to volunteer at Secret Santa tent tomorrow. They need volunteers from 4-9 pm Saturday Evening. The volunteers will help children shop for family members. Secret Santa is in the heated tent that is part of Mistletoe Market. If you wish to help on this activity please let me know ASAP

Thanks -

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

January Camp - RSVP by Tuesday

Parents and scouts:

I am working to set up some preliminary attendance numbers for the January campout.  This will be for the reservation purposed at Brandywine.  Here’s the scoop:

We will be leaving on Friday January 16 in the evening to drive to Camp Manatoc in Peninsula Ohio [2 Hours].  We will then on Saturday, go to Brandywine ski slope to either snow ski, snow board or snow tube.  Cost for these are approximately $40 to snow tube and $75 to snow ski or snow board.  all gear included [helmet too]

I am trying to set up our reservation for the trip to Brandywine and need to get some estimates on how many are going and what they are wanting to do.  We have a cabin for the weekend that sleeps 24.  The first 24 that sign up will have the opportunity to sleep in the  cabin; other can go but will have to sleep outside in tents.  I  will have the permission slips out in early December for this event.

What I need from you by Tuesday is whether you wish to go and what your activity for the day will be.  Please email me your response

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Hiking Camp this weekend

For those that have signed up for the backpacking trip this weekend – this is for you....

Please see this link on highlights about backpacking.  Use this as a reference for how to back this weekend. [your scout book too!]  If you have any questions please let me know.

This is a class B uniform event.  We will be leaving at 6:30 PM sharp on Friday night.  Back around 11:30 ish... on Sunday.

Please make sure you bring a trial lunch [no cooking] for yourself. All other meals should be with your patrol – or how ever you planned it.

Adults going – you are on your own for meals.  If you need anything let me know and well see how to work out those details.

Tents, tarps and cooking gear for the weekend – please let me know PRIOR to Friday night that you need gear. 

I have also include a trail map of the Shawnee Forest - we will be getting on the trail at the trail head and hiking southeast to campsite #3.  About 5 miles.

See you Friday!

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Flag Retirement Sunday

Just a reminder that tomorrow we are having a Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Church starting at 3 PM.  Class A event.  If you would like to help [I need you!] please be there by 2:45 pm.

Also – those that have troop tents – be sure to have them back on Tuesday night.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

November Newsletter

November 2014 Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: First Aid

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2014-2015 Program Plan for the complete year planning events.  Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]  Next Meeting will be November 9th at 5:00 PM Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other Troop leadership positions Please plan to attend. 2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting: Next Meeting is Sunday December 7th at 6 PM at the Church. All parents are invited to attend this meeting and learn what is up coming in the Troop activities.

3.Camp-out this Month: This month’s campout: Backpacking in the Shawnee Forest Date: Nov. 14-16 [2 Nights] Location: Camp Oyo, Portsmouth Ohio             Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM Return Sunday @ 11:30AM                 Cost: Patrols to buy food  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  11/11/2014.  Click here for the Permission Slip

4. Monthly Dues:                    “A Scout is Thrifty…” Please keep up to date on your monthly dues.  We collect $10.00 each month for troop operation.  This can be paid or taken from your son’s Scout Account.  Scout Accounts are funded by participation in fundraising activities, and also by Kroger Plus purchases. Use Kroger Plus Card for your family food purchases. A percent of your spending at Kroger on the Kroger Plus card will go into the Boy’s Scout Account.  The Scout Account can be used to pay for Summer Camp fees, Monthly camp-out fees, Troop Dues, Uniform expenses, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. BSA Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS from Summer camp are now on file.   If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part B of the New Health Form submitted to the troop.  [Part C is the visit to the Doctor’s office]. This is important information that we take on our outdoor outings in case of an emergency.  Please help us by getting this information into the Troop. As any medications change please update Part A of your son’s form. Please keep a copy of this form for your records - and in case I misplace them.

6. Eagle Scout Update!

Troop 136 is proud to announce that Seth Corlett has completed all requirements for Eagle Scout. His Board of Review was completed and his confirmation from Council has been received.  we will start to plan his Court of Honor so watch for updates as they are rolled out.

7.Troop Elections – Nov. 4

For those Scout wanting to work on their positions of responsibility within the troop, we will be holding our troop elections on November 4th for Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders.  Other positions will be available as well for those needing leadership roles within the troop for advancement. If you are interested see Kirk Bohanan for information and details. Those newly elected will be put to work quickly as the November PLC will be 11/9/2014 at 5 PM.

8. Flag Retirement Project - Nov. 9

We are planning to hold a Flag Retirement on November 9th at 3 PM. [Just before the PLC meeting] We will be holding this event at the First Presbyterian Church.  If you have any American Flags that need to be retired please have them for this event.

9. Backpacking Trip - Nov. 14-16

We are planning to go backpacking next month - down to the Shawnee Forrest.  We will be leaving Friday night [11/14] and staying at camp Oyo then onto the trail Saturday [11/15].  The hike will be about 5 miles. Please start your preparation now - each Patrol will be eating as a group and will get food on your own.  More on this trip later this month.

10. Snow campout Planning - Jan. 16-18

Our planning for the January outing has started.  We will be going to Camp Manatoc in Peninsula Ohio for the weekend, leaving on Friday January 16.  We will be going to Brandy Wine for snow sport activities on Saturday, January 17th.  This will include either snow skiing, snow boarding, or snow tubing.  Costs will be approximate $40.00 for snow tubing and $70 for Snow skiing or snow boarding.  More details as we get closer.  I will have 24 spots in the cabin; any above this amount will be tent camping if they wish to go. 

December's Theme is Cold Weather Camping 

Camp this weekend

For those going camping this weekend:

Remember we leave the church parking lot Friday night at 6:30 PM  sharp! [be early]

Class A uniform to be worn on Friday evening.

This will be a cold weekend – possible snow. 

wear layers, and bring a stocking hat to wear to bed, gloves a good option. Please  don’t forget rain gear.

Be ready to have fun and compete on your scout skills...

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Drivers needed for camp

Parents:

 I have the need for help in transportation this coming weekend to get 4-5 scouts to Circleville for the campout – Camp-O-Ree.  We will leave Friday evening at 6:30 and return Sunday – about 10 AM leave Circleville.  If you wish to go and camp that would also be great. 

If you can assist please let me know.

Thanks.

 
Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help needed for Creek Sweep!

Parents and scouts:

Tonight I had the sign up sheet for the Creek Sweep activity to be on the 18th of this month [7:30 am breakfast – 9:00 am at creek – done by noon-ish].

I only had 4 sign up.... HELP!

Please let me know that you can help by e-mailing back to me. 

It is a great time and for those working on Camping merit badge – the conservation project [9c] will be completed if you attend this event.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

October Newsletter

October 2014 Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Leadership Skills and Team Building

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2014-2015 Program Plan for the complete year planning events.  Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]  Next Meeting will be November 9th at 5:00 PM Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader,All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other Troop leadership positions Please plan to attend. 2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting: Next Meeting is Sunday November 2nd at 6 PM at the Church. All parents are invited to attend this meeting and learn what is up coming in the Troop activities.

3.Camp-out this Month: This month’s campout: Ohio Valley Fall Camp O Ree Date: Oct. 10/31-11/2 [2 Nights] Location: Ohio Christian University, Circleville, Ohio             Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM Return Sunday @ 11:30AM                 Cost: $24.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  10/28/2014

4. Monthly Dues:                    “A Scout is Thrifty…” Please keep up to date on your monthly dues.  We collect $10.00 each month for troop operation.  This can be paid or taken from your son’s Scout Account.  Scout Accounts are funded by participation in fundraising activities, and also by Kroger Plus purchases. Use Kroger Plus Card for your family food purchases. A percent of your spending at Kroger on the Kroger Plus card will go into the Boy’s Scout Account.  The Scout Account can be used to pay for Summer Camp fees, Monthly camp-out fees, Troop Dues, Uniform expenses, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Eagle Court of Honor - October 11!

Please plan to attend the upcoming Eagle Court of Honor for Andy Price.  It will be October 11th at 2 PM - at the First Presbyterian Church. 

6. BSA Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS from Summer camp are now on file for the next 12 months.   If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part B of the New Health Form submitted to the troop.  [Part C is the visit to the Doctor’s office]. This is important information that we take on our outdoor outings in case of an emergency.  Please help us by getting this information into the Troop. As any medications change please update Part A of your son’s form. Please keep a copy of this form for your records - and in case I misplace them.

7. POPCORN SALE - GAME On! - SELL-SELL-SELL!

Hopefully you are well on your way to reaching your sales goal in the Popcorn Fundraiser.  Make sure to do your best and remember that all profits from your sales goes into your scout account.  If you need assistance or product to sell please get with Mr. Dool, our Popcorn Kernal.

8. Creek Sweep - October 18th

We will once again host the 5th annual Creek Sweep here in Grove City.  The Boy Scout Troops in Grove City will be Cleaning one of the main creeks in Grove city.  This year is will be Republican Run.  We will meet at 7:30 am for breakfast and the out to the creek by 9 AM.  We will be cleaning the creek and done by about 1:00 pm.  Scouts and parents are encouraged to attend this great service project.  plan to dress to stay warm and get wet.  If you have waders I would encourage you to wear them, as some will be needed to be in the creek.

9. Ohio Valley District Camporee - 10/31-11/2 

The Campout this month is the District Camporee which will be held at the Ohio Christian University, in Circleville Ohio. I strongly am encouraging that all patrols rally their members to attend this event.  It should be a great outing.  Lots of Scout Skills will be practice and challenged. And don't forget the Tug Of War!  We need you all.

10.Troop Elections – Next Month

For those Scout wanting to work on their positions of responsibility within the troop, we will be holding our troop elections on November 4th for Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders.  Other positions will be available as well for those needing leadership roles within the troop for advancement. If you are interested see Kirk Bohanan for information and details.

11. Flag Retirement Project - Next Month

We are planning to hold a Flag Retirement on November 9th at 3 PM. [Just before the PLC meeting] We will be holding this event at the First Presbyterian Church.  If you have any American Flags that need to be retired please have them for this event.

12. Backpacking Trip - Next Month

We are planning to go backpacking next month - down to the Shawnee Forrest.  We will be leaving Friday night [11/14] and staying at camp Oyo then onto the trail Saturday [11/15].  The hike will be about 5 miles. Please start your preparation now - each Patrol will be eating as a group and will get food on your own.  More on this trip later this month.

November's Theme is First Aid

Court of Honor tomorrow

Parents and scouts:

Please plan to attend the troop meeting tomorrow night as we hold our Fall Court of Honor.  It will start at 7:00 PM sharp.  Scouts should wear full Class A uniform and your sash! [OA sash is ok too!]

We will also be honoring Mike Brode for completion of his Wood Badge Training.

Please don’t forget about the Popcorn sale!  It’s going strong and I hope your goals are determined and you are on track!

We will have some items out for return [lost items] and our free store will be laid out for those needing scout gear – or have something that does not fit bring it if you would like to donate.

Also – we have about 16 pounds of now frozen pulled pork for sale.  If you would like to buy some it will be available tomorrow night.

See you then.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Reminders

Parents and scouts:

I wanted to thank all of those who worked on the Hog Roast and Tag sale this past weekend. Every one worked hard and made the event happen as planned!  We will be getting all of the details summarized and final profit numbers reported.  We do have some pulled pork available for those wishing to purchase tomorrow night.  It is in 1 pound bags and will sell for $10.00 per pound.  It will be first come – first serve for those wishing to purchase  - so don’t miss out!

just a couple of reminders -

1. Don’t forget to set your popcorn sale goal!  Tomorrow night Mr. Dool will have product for you to check out and start selling [if you haven’t done it already!]  Please work to make this a great popcorn sale!

2. Tomorrow night will be the last night to get advancement turned in for next week’s Court of Honor.

3. If you are going on the camp out this coming weekend you will need to turn in your permission slip tomorrow night. I am hoping to be able to take both trailers to haul all of the bikes.   If you are taking your bike you must also have a helmet for the hike.

See you tomorrow night

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Today's meeting and upcoming fundraisers

Parents and scouts:

Just a reminder that this week’s meeting will be held at Fryer Park – the Century Village area.  Please be there at 7 PM sharp.  We have a busy meeting. Things planned include:

1. Regular meeting plan is covering scout skills getting all patrols ready for our Camp o ree in October, [We will be having , Signaling, Orienteering  and Map and compass training as part of the meeting.]

2. Bike inspection for those that wish to have their bike looked at prior to our campout [Bike Hike] on September 27-28.  You will  need a helmet for this activity and the campout. Click here for permission slip.

3. Popcorn Kick off meeting.  Find out about all of the details of the fundraiser – first day of sale will be 9/20. SET YOUR GOAL FOR THE SALE NOW!  There will be samples.....:)

4. Hog Roast and Tag sale is NEXT Weekend!  We need your help!  Click here for the sign up sheetfor spots to help.  We also need all scouts to bring 1-2 dozen brownies or cookies to add to the meal we will be serving.  These can be dropped off either Friday night or EARLY Saturday morning.

5. TAG SALE – make sure to find – Price – and bring to the SALE items that we can have for the Tag Sale.  Things should be priced and brought to the church Friday night from 4-7 PM.  Please have your number on the items you wish to sell.  If you have any question – let Kathy Bohanan [Bohanan.Kathy@gmail.com] or me know.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Nathan's Eagle project

Scouts and Parents:

Please see this flyer linked here from Nathan Boggan looking to recruit help on his Eagle Project.  Please assist if you can.

Thanks!

Sincerely,

  

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Info about the upcoming Merit Badge Clinics

Nov/May:
All 3 Citizenships
Cooking
Personal Fitness

Feb/Aug:
Communication
Emergency Preparedness
Family Life
First Aid
Personal Management

NOVEMBER 15th EVENT

Our November event will be special in that we will be running for 6 hours (in order to accommodate the planned Red Cross First Aid clinic). As a result, we will have plenty of room to accommodate longer Merit Badge clinics as well as a number of shorter clinics. Tenatively, we will be offering the following Required MBs in the following timeframes:

Citizneship in the Community - 12:30-1:50
Citizenship in the Nation - 10:35-12:00
Citizenship in the World - 9:00-10:20
Personal Fitness - 9:00-12:00
Cooking - 12:30-3:30

Additionally, we have outstanding requests to offer - American Labor, Crime Prevention, Electricity, Golf, Skating, Scouting Heritage, American Heritage, Home Repairs, Stamp Collecting, Public Health, Geocaching, Automotive Maintenance, Fire Safety, Pulp & Paper, Fingerprinting, and Welding.

If you are interested in running a clinic for any of these MBs (or any others) please let me know and we'll look into scheduling you for the event.

September Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is:  Scouting Skills & Backpacking

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2014-2015 Program Plan for the complete year planning events.  Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]  Next Meeting will be September 7th at 5:00 PM Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other Troop leadership positions Please plan to attend. 2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting: Next Meeting is September 7th at 6 PM at the Church. All parents are invited to attend this meeting and learn what is up coming in the Troop activities.

3.Camp-out This Month: NEXT month’s campout: Bike Hike Date: Sept. 27-28, 2014 Location: - TBD -             Leave Saturday Morning @ 7:30 AM Return Sunday @ 12:30 PM     Cost: $10 Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  9/23/2014

4. Monthly Dues:                    “A Scout is Thrifty…” Please keep up to date on your monthly dues.  We collect $10.00 each month for troop operation.  This can be paid or taken from your son’s Scout Account.  Scout Accounts are funded by participation in fundraising activities, and also by Kroger Plus purchases. Use Kroger Plus Card for your family food purchases. A percent of your spending at Kroger on the Kroger Plus card will go into the Boy’s Scout Account.  The Scout Account can be used to pay for Summer Camp fees, Monthly camp-out fees, Troop Dues, Uniform expenses, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Program Plan for 2014-2015

We have finalized our next year’s program.  It was e-mailed out to all Parents and scout on my e-mail list.  If you did not receive this let me know or check the website.

6. Troop Tag Sale - Sept. 20th

The Tag Sale will be on the 20th of September.  It will coincide with the Arts in the Alley weekend activity [Hog Roast Too!].  Plan to bring items for the sale on Friday evening, September 19th for setting up the event. Remember that 75% of what you sell at this event will go to your son’s scout account. These items should already be marked and priced.  We will need both parents and scouts to work this event.  If you can sign up please let Kirk Bohanan know. 

7. Hog Roast Fund-raiser - Sept. 20th

We will hold our 9th annual Hog Roast Fund-raiser.  It will be September 20th at the church.  PLEASE plan on attending and Helping out. The boys will earn money for their Scout Accounts. We will need Desserts!  We would like each scout to bring 1-2 dozen cookies or Brownies on Friday 9/19 or early Saturday morning 9/20 for part of the Hog roast dinners that we will prepare.

8. Walking in the Art in the Alley Parade - Sept. 20th

We have been asked to assist in carrying a large American Flag in the Arts in the Alley Parade along with other scouts form other Troops.  I will need 5-6 scouts to do this activity.  Others will be needed to also walk and advertise the Hog Roast and Tag Sale. That will be done with the Pack 136 group.

9. Helping out the Cub Scout Pack - Sept 18th!

We have some opportunities to help the Cub Scout Pack.  There will be a Scout Night at the First Presbyterian Church, 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM [This will count as the No. 11 requirement for First Class if you attend.]

10. BSA Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS from Summer camp are now on file for the next 12 months.   If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part B of the New Health Form submitted to the troop.  [Part C is the visit to the Doctor’s office]. This is important information that we take on our outdoor outings in case of an emergency.  Please help us by getting this information into the Troop. As any medications change please update Part A of your son’s form.

11. POPCORN SALE STARTS THIS MONTH - SELL-SELL SELL!

We will have our Popcorn Kick off on September 16^th at the Troop meeting.  Please plan to be there to get all of the information on product and prize incentives..  The sale will begin 20th of September.  Product pick-up will be the weekend of September 20th at the church.  More details on this at the popcorn kickoff on the 16th. 

12. Court of Honor – Sept. 30th

We will have our Fall Court of Honor on September 30^th at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00.   All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by September 23rd. Please plan to have your parents come and be apart of this event.  The scouts will be asked to bring a dessert for this event.

13. Kroger Plus card usage - important reminder...

If you currently are using the Kroger Community Rewards program to support the Troop you need to follow up as directed to get credit for you scout account. You will need to go to your Kroger reward website and print off the page that tells how much you have contributed toward our organization in the community rewards section. You will have until the end of September to bring the documentation of your participation in the rewards section area to get your credit for the latest amount received.

October’s Theme is Leadership Skills & Leadership 

August 2014 Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Space

Please note the following upcoming events. Refer to the 2011-2012 Program Plan for the complete year planning events. Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]

Next Meeting will be September 7th at 5:00 pm

Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other Troop leadership positions

Please plan to attend.

2. Troop Committee / Parent

Meeting:

Next Meeting is Sept 7th at 6:00 PM at the Church.

All parents are invited to attend this meeting and learn what is upcoming in the Troop activities.

3.Camp-out this Month:

Date: Aug. 16-17 [1 Night]

Location: Camp Tuscazoar, Dover, Ohio

Leave Saturday @ 8:00 AM

Return Sunday @ 12:00 PM

Cost: $10 [Adults will pay an additional

$10 at Warther's Museum]

Permission slip must be filled out and returned by: 8/12/2014

4. Monthly Dues: “A Scout is Thrifty…”

Please keep up to date on your monthly dues. We collect $10.00 each month for troop operation. This can be paid or taken from your son’s Scout Account. Scout Accounts are funded by participation in fundraising activities, and also by Kroger Plus purchases. Use Kroger Plus Card for your family food purchases. A percent of your spending at Kroger on the Kroger Plus card will go into the Boy’s Scout Account. The Scout Account can be used to pay for Summer Camp fees, Monthly camp-out fees, Troop Dues, Uniform expenses, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster.

Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Become a Den Chief for the Cub Pack

You can become a Den Chief – You must be First Class Rank and go through a training course. This course will be given August 26th at 7:00 PM. This will count as a position of Leadership Responsibility, which is needed for the Ranks from Star to Eagle.

See Kirk for details.

6. K9 Festival Dog Wash Fund-raiser

The City has once again asked our Troop to assist in the K9 Festival by setting up a dog wash. We will clean up dogs after a day in the park for a donation and then those that work will get the profits. It will be at the new Dog park on Demorest Road on August 24th from 1-4 PM. Sign up at Troop meetings in August.

7. Program Plan for 2014-2015

We have developed our next year’s program. See our site for the latest plan. Remember - some updates and change may occur throughout the year.

8. Troop Tag Sale - Sept. 20th

The Tag Sale will be on the 20th of September. It will coincide with the Arts in the Alley weekend activity [Hog Roast Too!]. Plan to bring items for the sale on Friday, September 19th for setting up the event. Remember that 75% of what you sell at this event will go to your son’s scout account. These items should already be marked and priced. We will need both parents and scouts to work this event. If you can sign up please let Kirk Bohanan know.

9. Hog Roast Fund-raiser Next Month Too! [Sept. 20th]

We will hold our annual Hog Roast Fund-raiser. It will be September 20th at the church. PLEASE plan on attending and HELP out. See additional e-mails and information about this event. The boys will earn money for their Scout Accounts.

10. BSA Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS from Summer camp are now on file for the next 12 months. If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part B of the New Health Form submitted to the troop. [Part C is the visit to the Doctor’s office]. This is important information that we take on our outdoor outings in case of an emergency.

Please help us by getting this information into the Troop. As any medications change please update Part A of your son’s form.

PLEASE MAKE A COPY AND TURN IN TO TROOP.

KEEP ONE FOR YOUR RECORDS AND JUST INCASE WE MISPLACE OUR COPY

11. POPCORN SALE STARTS NEXT MONTH!

We will have our Popcorn Kick off in September. Please be ready to get all of the information on product and prize incentives. The sale will begin in late September. We will have information on when and where you can get popcorn for take and deliver orders.

12. Court of Honor – Sept. 30th

We will have our Fall Court of Honor on September 30th at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00. All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by September 23rd. Please plan to have your parents come and be a part of this event.