Upcoming activities

Parents and scouts:

Here are a few reminders of upcoming activities.  The September newsletter will be sent out later this week.

1. Our trip to South Bass Island is getting set up.  We have about 20 spots left.  I will need parents to also go on this event for transportation.  If you wish to go, [parents or scouts] please get your permission slip[s] turned in tomorrow night if possible.  [click here]  The cost is a good deal.  The normal cost for this trip would be around $80.00, but the troop committee has subsidized this by only charging $50.00 per person. We will get all meals, tickets for local attractions and an event T-Shirt as well.   We will leave on Friday, September 11 at 1:00 pm and return on Sunday September 13 in early afternoon.  We only need to bring personal gear on this outing. All food will be provided by the camporee.  Please sign up tomorrow!

2. I am looking for help running our Dog Wash event on September 13th at the new Dog Park; It is the “Bark at Breck” event that will be held on September 13 from 1-4 pm.  We won’t be back from South Bass Island yet; and if you can’t go but still would like to work on this fund-raiser let me know – SOON! [like tomorrow night]

3. I will have sample hoodies for trying on tomorrow night for our new Troop Hoodies we are going to get for the scouts [troop provided].  Please plan to get your size turned into your patrol leader so we can get these  - target by 9/8/15 for this to happen.

4.  I will have sign up sheets at our meeting for those to help with the Hog Roast and Tag Sale -  Please plan to get signed up to assist! 

5. Don’t forget to get those items saved for the Tag sale!  If you have any questions regarding the Sale please ask Kathy Bohanan at Bohanan.kathy@gmail.com

Thanks – that is all for now. 

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Tuesday meeting location

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that this coming Tuesday we will have our Fishing night.  It will be at the First Baptist Church on Orders Road.  [Remember about the detour and access limitations on Orders Road.].  They have two ponds out front of their church, and they have allowed us to come and fish.  Please bring your own fishing gear and bait.  We will meet at 6:30 PM and go until 8:30 PM. 

See ya there.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help needed this weekend

Parents and Scouts:

 

Ok – I know that I have 10 scouts going white water rafting this weekend  -  BUT I have MANY others still in town and should be able to assist for a couple of hours on Saturday from 2-4 pm to pick up trash for community service hours.  I would like to have 4 scouts and a couple of parents if possible to make this happen.

 

Please let me know tonight if you can assist.

 

Thank you.

 

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help Needed for the flag ceremony at the Grove City Hall

Parents and Scouts:
I have had the following scouts let me know that they can help on Tuesday night for the flag ceremony at Grove City Hall with Congressman Steve Stivers. 
Harry Cencer
Perry Heiby
Seth Corlett
Caleb Porter
Michael Shoultz [I need him to stay back to help start our troop meeting]
I would like to have an additional 8 scouts to help. We will meet at the Grove City Hall at no later that 6:40 pm in full CLASS A uniform for the ceremony. We will finish the ceremony and then go back to the troop meeting – should be back by 7:15 at the latest. Please let me know if other can assist.

I need to know by tomorrow of those that can assist.

Thanks
 Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help Jeremy's project this weekend and flag ceremony on Tuesday

Please see the note below from Jeremy.  To get his Eagle project complete he really needs assistance from the troop.  If you can help please plan accordingly.

ALSO – Our troop has been asked to participate in a flag ceremony next Tuesday Night at Grove City Hall – with a Town Hall Meeting with Senator Steve Stivers.  This is not a campaign event – just a town hall meeting that Congressmen Stivers is holding here in Grove City.  A GREAT opportunity for us to show what Troop 136 can do! With that said, I al looking for a flag ceremony contingent that can be at city hall by 6:40 PM on Tuesday to hold this ceremony.  This is a CLASS A uniform event I am looking for 6-9 scouts.  Let me know ASAP if you wish to attend.  We will be going back to our meeting after this ceremony. 

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

From: Jeremy Kilgus
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 8:46 PM
To: Kirk Bohanan

Kirk, 

Please forward to the troop.

Thank you to the one person who showed up today to help with my project!

The next day is THIS SATURDAY 9-11AM!

Please come out and help, I can not do it without you guys! We will be collecting any food left out.

Meet at the Indian Mounds on Snowy Creek Drive! (The mulch base)

--

Jeremy kilgus

Noah's Eagle COH and Jeremy's Eagle Project

Parents and Scouts:

Please don’t forget to attend Noah Kowalski’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor that will be tomorrow August 9th at 2 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. 

Let’s plan to have a great presence to see him receive his Eagle Scout Award.

See you there!

And please see the note that Jeremy has asked me to pass along to the troop about his Eagle Project.

Kirk Bohanan

From: Jeremy Kilgus

Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2015 12:51 AM

To: Kirk Bohanan

Please forward to the troop. 

I plan on finishing up my Eagle Project next week! We will be handing out flyers to the Creek Side neighborhood (same as mulch) to let people know we will be back around that Saturday to collect any food! I'll need a good amount of help both days, it shouldn't take that long on either day. We will be doing this in the morning, exact time is TBD. I will have a sign up sheet along with more information and details Tuesday.

Also, a big thank you to everyone who showed up to my last work day, couldn't have done it without everyone's help!

--

Jeremy kilgus

August Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is:  Fishing

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 August 2nd at 5:00 pm [Sept. Meeting will be August 30, at 5 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 August 2nd at 6:00 PM at the Church. [Sept. Meeting will be August 30, at 6 pm] 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 a Date: Aug. 22-23 [1 Night] Location: Ohiopyle State Park, PA Whitewater Rafting Trip             Leave Saturday @ 8:00 AM Return Sunday @ 8-9:00 PM             Cost: $82 Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  8/18/2015  Scouts going on this outing must have passed BSA Swimmer’s Test [100 Yards]

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 26^th 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. Eagle Court of Honor – Noah Kowalski

We will hold an Eagle Court of Honor for Noah Kowalski on August 9^th at 2 PM and the First Presbyterian Church.  Please plan to come and see Noah receive his Eagle Scout award. 

7. Program Plan for 2015-2016

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

8. Troop Tag Sale - Sept. 19th

The Tag Sale will be on the 19^th 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 18th 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. There will be a email on this covering more detail in August.  Start now to collect those treasures you don’t need any more and have them ready to tag for the sale!

9. Hog Roast Fund-raiser Next Month Too! [Sept. 19th]

We will hold our annual Hog Roast Fund-raiser.  It will be September 19^th 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.  If you go on a BSA outing over 72 hours out camping then we have to have a Part C of the Health form on file.  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.

SPECIAL NOTE ON THIS SUBJECT – WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR AN ADULT VOLUNTEER TO BE OUR POPCORN KERNAL.  IF NO ONE COMES FORWARD TO TAKE ON THIS ROLE WE WILL NOT SELL POPCORN THIS YEAR.

12. Court of Honor – Sept. 29th

We will have our Fall Court of Honor on September 29^th at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00.   All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by September 22nd. Please plan to have your parents come and be apart of this event. 

September’s Theme is First Aid – Wilderness First Aid