Sunday, September 27, 2015

Fall Court of Honor this Tuesday and more!

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder of this week’s activity. 

We will have our Fall Court of Honor this Tuesday.  All rank advancement and other awards that have been earned this summer will be handed out. Please plan to stay and see the troop get there awards and recognition of this summer’s activities.  

We are also 2 weeks into the Popcorn Sale!  This week there is a contest to see who has sold the most $10.00 items.  Please bring your order forms to show Mr. Liggett your progress and get a chance to win.

Caleb Porter will be having his Eagle Scout Project this next Sunday.  There is some practice activity on Saturday.  Please be ready to assist on this project.  Caleb will have more details at the meeting on Tuesday.

One other item.  - The District Leader’s meeting is this Thursday, October 1st and our topic will be: BACKPACKING & CAMPING EQUIPMENT presented by The Outdoor Source. This meeting is a combined Cub and Boy Scout roundtable and is open to all leaders and youth since the presentation will apply to any campers. The Outdoor Source will set-up and demonstrate equipment that is needed for camping. They will also bring along some door prizes to be awarded.  Feel free to ask any questions that you may have. I urge all of you to please attend. Please note this meeting is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  All scouts and parents are welcome to attend this meeting.


Sincerely,


Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Help Needed for the Hog Roast!!!!

Parents and Scouts:

OK – if you look at the attached sign up sheet you can see LOTS of YELLOW Spots.  I would like to have them filled.  PLEASE Assist if you can. 

Also – Remember we need deserts!  Please plan to have 1-2 dozen cookies, brownies, cup cakes – etc. for us to have with the meal we are going to serve.  Have these at the Church by 8:45 am on Saturday.  [no nuts]

Scouts: We would like to have more of you march in the parade [Class A uniform]  Please review and plan if you can.  Meet at the corner of Broadway and Southwest BLVD at 8:30 am. 

Email me back and give me your times that I can add to this schedule.  Scouts be sure to sign in and out so you will get credit for the event.

Thanks.


Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

First Class Requirement opportunity tonight and Hog Sale reminder

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that those scouts that are not yet First Class Rank and need requirement 10 for First Class, you have an opportunity to get this competed tonight at the Pack Meeting for Pack 136.  Come and help assist with the cubs and you will get credit for assisting youth in joining scouts.


ALSO – DON’T FORGET – WE NEED DESERTS!

For the Hog Sale, we need deserts,  If you can bring 1-2 dozen of brownies, cupcakes or cookies we will use them in our meals that we serve.  Please no nuts!  Have these deserts to the church by 8:45 on Saturday morning.


Thanks!


Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Tag Sale and Popcorn


Just a last minute re-send of the tag information for our sale this weekend.  Attached please fine the following items:

1. List of numbers for each scout [ or scout family] Be sure to look – numbers have changed since last year.
3. An excel program that will generate your tags.  you just enter your TAG Number and the price you want to print.  Then Print!  PLEASE be sure to price ALL of your items BEFORE you come!  We will be open to accept items on Friday  starting around noon – until 7 PM.

Don’t forget we need Desserts!  1-2 doz brownies or cookies that we can use as part of our meal. have them there by Saturday morning at 8:45 am.

Still looking for sign-ups on the help of this event.  See the list tomorrow night to sign up!

AND  - TOMORROW NIGHT IS OUR POPCORN SALE KICK OFF! 

BE THERE TO GET ALL OF THE INFO FOR THIS YEAR’S SALE. THANKS TO OUR POPCORN KERNAL – MR. ERIC LIGGETT, WE WILL HAVE ALL THE INFO FOR YOUR SCOUTS. PLEASE HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR GOAL IS FOR THIS YEAR’S SALE.  WE WILL HAVE PRIZES WEEKLY FOR INCENTIVES! 

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me or Kathy!


Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Friday, September 11, 2015

South bass info and you can still go!

For those going to South Bass Island: [Still 4 spots available....]

Remember – We will leave tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM SHARP!
Please wear Class A Uniform. 
We will wear our uniform UP and BACK from SBI.  on Saturday we will only use for a limited time; Class B is to be worn otherwise.  We will be getting a T-shirt from this event as well.

Items to make sure to bring:

1. All personal items needed for weekend to tent camp – Bring in a backpack or gear bag only.  NO TOTES! or BINS.  [no swimming suit needed]
2. Plan for both wet and COOL temperatures.  We will be on the lake and the weather changes quickly.
3. Patch trading will be available for those who want to do that.
4. Playing cards – YEP!
5. Water bottle and cup if you wish.  All other cooking and eating gear will be provided.
6. Sunday trip home we may stop for lunch if it is getting to far past noon.  plan to bring money for fast food.
7. There will be an opportunity for souvenirs at Putin Bay.  Plan accordingly.
8. NO CELL PHONES NEEDED.  If you want to take pictures then plan accordingly and bring a camera.  If you need to get in touch with the troop use either my cell number [614-578-0657] or if extreme emergency,  the Putin Bay Police [419-285-4121 or 419-285-3962].  They can get a message to the admin folks of the camporee and we will call back.  Make sure to tell them we are Troop 136 from Simon Kenton Council.

We will plan to leave SBI as early as possible [based on Ferry schedule].  once we get close to Grove city we will call to alert you of our arrival.  May be around 12-2 PM; but for sure by 3 PM.

Any questions – let me know, 

Should be a great weekend!  Cant wait!

GRRRR!

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

no dog wash. Go to the South Bass camp!!!

Parents:

I was just informed that the City has cancelled the Bark at Breck this weekend.  It will be rescheduled next year. 

If you had planned to help here and not go to South Bass Island, AND now wish to go to SBI, let me know TONIGHT!

Thanks.

Kirk

South Bass Island and the Dog Wash this weekend

Parents and Scouts:

Here are a couple of items that are still available for this weekend.

Our South Bass Island Trip has 8 open spots still that we need to see if we can fill.  Cost is $50.00 each.  I need this permission slip completed and you ready to go on this Friday.  We leave at 1:00 PM SHARP!  Wear CLASS A Uniform.


This Sunday we have the Dog Wash at Breck Park. [Located off of Demorest Road at the new Dog Park].  It will take place Sunday from 1-4 PM.  This is a Fund-Raiser event.  If you are in town this weekend and AVAILABLE... Please assist.


Let me know if you can assist in any of these events. OR if you have any questions...

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Eagle Project Help

Parents and Scouts:

Please see the note below from Caleb Porter – He is looking for assistance on his Eagle Project.  Assist if you can.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan


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Hello Kirk, please forward the following message to everyone in the Troop.

Hello Scouts,

Please come early at 6:00 pm before our next meeting to help with my Eagle project. I have several large flags that need to be cut into smaller pieces. Please bring scissors if you can. Thanks for your help. Caleb