No meeting tonight and important info about popcorn

Parents and Scouts:

Please be aware that the scout meeting tonight has been canceled due to Halloween.  Please plan to attend next week; which will be our troop election night [we will meet even if school is not on this date]  Also – see the IMPORTANT note about popcorn fundraiser from Mr. Dool – below.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

From: Robert E Dool
Subject: Popcorn Info

Kirk please forward the following.

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 7-8pm Mr. Dool, Mr. Bohanan and possibly Mrs. Elliott will be at the church for final popcorn and sales sheet turn in.  Here are the things you need:

1)     Any product you have checked out but not sold.  To put it bluntly if it is not returned your product or if you have not made arrangements with Mr. Dool, you own it.  For alternate arrangements contact Mr. Dool at 614-975-0925 by 9pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

2)     Bring you sales forms.  These are needed to make sure we get additional product ordered to cover where we ran short.  It is also needed to make sure you product and money balances all match.

3)     Have you prize selections made and ready.  If you have turned in your sales sheets you can email this to Mr. Dool. redool@columbus.rr.com

4)     Have all money ready for sales you have made.  We don’t expect you to pay for order we have not yet filled but everything else should be in.

If you have any questions call Mr. Dool

Thanks

Your Popcorn Kernels

Jared Brode's Eagle Court, popcorn, and no meeting on the 31st!

Parents and Scouts:

Here are a few notes regarding troop activities upcoming.

1.     We are having an Eagle Court of Honor this weekend for Jared Brode. Click here to see his flyer.  I would like all that can attend come and be a part of this ceremony.  I still need some scouts to assist in the ceremony. A few candle lighting parts and some reading parts.  Let me know if you can assist.

2.     Our meeting next week, October 31^st, has been canceled due to Grove City’s Halloween is this night.  I am sure all scouts will be going out trick or treating.  Be safe!

3.     Popcorn turn in has been moved to next Wednesday, 11/1.  ALL POPCORN AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN ON THIS NIGHT.  Please plan accordingly.

4.     With our meeting cancelled for next week, the first meeting in November [11/7] will be our Troop Elections for SPL and PL positions.  Please plan to have a simple speech prepared if you are planning to run for these positions. 

5.     Our next PLC meeting will not be until 11/12 so the newly elected SPL and Pl’s can be in charge.

6.     Troop Committee meeting will still be on 11/5 at 6 PM.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

Popcorn and Tenderfoot requirements

Popcorn

We are quickly approaching the end of our popcorn sale.  Our last day is October 31^st.  By that date we need to have all unsold product returned and copies of your sales forms turned in.  If you are done selling it would be helpful to get you records this week if possible.

Tenderfoot Flag Requirements

If you are working on your Tenderfoot rank.  One requirement is 7a. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the U.S. flag.  Mr. Brode and I will be at the church at 6:30pm this Tuesday, October 24^th to help anyone who wants to complete this requirement.  If weather is bad we will practice inside.

Rob Dool

Creek Sweep

Parents and scouts:

Tonight I need to have those that CAN assist in this weekend’s Creek Sweep 2017 to sign.  We will  need to get an approximate number that will attend our breakfast as well.  So here are the details:

We will meet Saturday 10/14 at 7:30-8:00 am  at the First Presbyterian Church for Breakfast [pancakes and sausage]

We will be cleaning up Mulberry Run Creek this year.  Plan is to be on the creek by 9:00 am and done by 1:00 pm. 

Wear clothes that can get dirty.  Gloves and boots are a great add.  Wool socks will make your wet feet stay warm even after getting in the creek.  If you have hip waders – bring them.

Looking for Lots of Troop 136 help.  It will go toward community service hours that you might need for scouts [or school – future National Honor Society members?].  Also - If you are needing to work on Camping merit badge this will also go toward the requirement of assisting on a conservation project.

Please be there at the meeting as sign up there – or let me know by email.

Thanks 

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

OA meeting is tomorrow (Thursday)

OA members:

Don’t forget that tomorrow night the OA will be meeting at 7 pm – at the First Presbyterian Church.  Please plan to come and be a part of the activity that they will be working on for this next year. 

They need YOU!

Wear your OA Sash!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

October Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: First Aid

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2017-2018 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 12th 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 5th 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. 9/29-10/1 [2 Nights] Location: Mount Oval, Circleville, Ohio             Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM Return Sunday @ 11:30AM                Cost: $24.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  DONE!

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, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please note that the purchase of Personal Gear is not an approved expense that your scout account will cover. Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Eagle Court of Honors - October 22^nd and  October 29th!

Please plan to attend the upcoming Eagle Court of Honors for Ben Caskey and Jared Brode.  Ben will have his presentation on October 22nd at 3 PM and Jared Brode will have his on October 29^th also  at 3 PM - at the First Presbyterian Church. We will need scouts to participate in these ceremonies – so please plan to assist. 

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 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 go into your scout account.  If you need assistance or product to sell please get with Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Spencer or Mr. Dool, our Popcorn Kernal Team!.

8. Creek Sweep - October 14th

We will once again host the 8th 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 Brown 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.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 1st 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.

10. Backpacking Trip - Next Month

We are planning to go backpacking next month – Location – We will be gong Camp Oyo and Backpacking along the Shawnee Trail..  We will be leaving Friday night [11/17] and will be staying in the cabins at Camp Oyo, then onto the trail Saturday [11/18].  The hike will be 4-5 miles. Please start your preparation now.  More information on this trip will be coming out later this month.

November's Theme is Government at Citizenship