Tuesday, December 18, 2018

January Campout


Troop:

Just a reminder that the January Campout Permission slip is due TODAY.  We are planning to go Camp Manatoc in Peninsula Ohio on January 18-20.  We will be going to Brandywine Ski Resort for either Snow Skiing, Snow Boarding, or Snow Tubing.  Cost for these different optionsvary by age and type of activity you wish to do.  All Skiers and Boarders MUST also rent a helmet [$10].  There is also an option for ski /  boarding lessons [$10].  [Sorry Mr. Betz, there are no Tubing lessons that can be taken… LOL!]. You must also fill out the tubing release form or the ski rental form, depending on which you choose.

We will be sleeping in a cabin [Legion Lodge]; only heated by a wood stove and fire place. It does have electricity but - Plan for cold.  There are only 24 spots in this cabin so any more that this can still go – but will have to tent camp, which is a great experience for those who are prepared. The first 24 who wish to go will get their option on cabin or tent – so be early to get this turned in on Tuesday [but be nice to Mr. Baughman when you turn in your form!] . He will mark your form as to the number turned in so we will know who get a spot in the cabin, or not…

Click here for the Permission Slip.  You will need to turn in these on Tuesday.  Parents – we will need you on this outing as well for transportation and two deep leadership.  We must have at least 2 adults at both the ski lodge for skiing and boarding and at least 2 for tubing.  If we don’t have these numbers we will have to only chose one of the areas and everybody will do that event; either [skiing and snowboarding]  OR [snow tubing].  SO – Parents come and help out and have fun at the same time.

***** ALSO This Tuesday the PLC will be holding an indoor campfire as part of the monthly theme – “Skit Month”!  It should be a good evening and I am looking forward to seeing the new skits that each patrol has come up with for the night.  It will be our last meeting of the year as 12/25 and 1/1 we will not meet. 

That’s all for now  - we will see you all tonight.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Thursday, December 6, 2018

December Newsletter



Our Theme this Month is: Skit Month
Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2018-2019 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 December 2nd 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 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. Activity this Month:
This month’s activity:
Camp-In at the Church GC, Ohio
Then to the Vertical Adventures
Date:        Dec. 7-8, 2018
Location:  Grove City & Columbus Ohio
               Meet Friday @ 6:30 PM
Return Saturday @ 3:00 PM
               Cost: $19.00 
Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  12/4/2018
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. 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. December Camp-In is  Dec. 7-8th
We will be holding our December outing as a Camp-In at the Church.  We will meet at 6:30 pm on Friday and then on Saturday we will go to Vertical Adventures.  The camping in will be our annual Holiday Party.  We will have dinner on Friday night and Breakfast on Saturday.   If you like, bring a snack and game to share for our Camp-In! 
The Saturday Lunch will be a sack lunch that YOU BRING TO VERTICAL ADVENTURES.  DON’T FORGET!

7. Kroger Rewards Program – Current Statement ready for disbursement.
We have received our quarterly statement from the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  Please go on-line and retrieve your statement, then turn this information into Mr. Baughman.  If you are not currently participating in this program and would like get started please let ask for details.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Troop Elections and campout this month


Troop:

Items for this upcoming week to note.  Please read below.

1.      Our Troop Patrol Leader Council [PLC] will have its Fall Elections on this Tuesday night, 11/6 at our regular troop meeting.  All scouts are encouraged to be there and participate in this activity.  Scouts that are first class and above are asked to consider running for positions of responsibility of Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.  Second class scouts may run for Assistant Patrol Leaders. Other positions will be available that are not elected positions but appointed ones.  This includes Scribe, Quartermaster, Librarian, Webmaster, Historian, OA Representative and Chaplains Aid. Remember your  troop needs you to be there to leader it along. It is a boy lead organization and what you put into this is important in it success.
2.      We have our backpack trip coming up this next weekend – 11/9-11/11.  All those wanting to go need to have their permission slip into the troop by 11/6.  You need to plan for your own food and cooking on this outing.  As for tents,  you can use your own or barrow one of the troop tents.  ANY gear that you need from the troop must be made know on Tuesday so we can get it ready.  [this includes tents, tarps, backpacks, cooking equipment, etc.]
3.      For those going on the backpack trip, we will have a short shake down hike.  You are encouraged to bring your pack with all necessary gear [no food] to confirm you are ready.   It will just be a ½ - ¾  mile trek around the local church area to see how your back feels and if you have any issues with your gear.  This is a great opportunity to check out and make sure your prepared.  DON’T forget to WEAR A BELT ON this OUTING, it will keep your pants from falling down while you hike!  Believe me – it’s an issue and you need a belt.
4.      There will be an announcement regarding the upcoming change in the scoutmaster position.  Please plan to be present.



That is all for now – see you tomorrow night.


Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Friday, November 2, 2018

November Newsletter


Our Theme this Month is: Camping / Winter Camping / Hiking
Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2018-2019 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 4th 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 4th 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 on the Shawnee Backpack Trail -  Portsmouth, Ohio
Date: Nov. 9-11 [2 Nights]
Location:   Camp Oyo-Portsmouth, Ohio
            Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM
Return Sunday @ 11:30AM
            Cost: $0.00 - Must buy your own food !
Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  11/6/2018
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. 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. Order of the Arrow Members
OA Members - don’t forget that the District OA meeting is always on the first Thursday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church.  They need your input to make the Chapter be successful.  Please plan to attend! Wear your Sash!

7.Troop Elections – November 6
For those Scout wanting to work on their positions of responsibility within the troop, we will be holding our troop elections on November 6th for Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders.  Other positions will be available as well for those needing leadership roles within the troop for advancement. Older scouts I am asking you to be thinking strongly about getting involved with this election process – as a PL or SPL!  Your Troop needs you to step up!

8. Backpacking Trip - Nov. 9-11, 2018
We are planning to go backpacking this month - down on the Shawnee Backpack Trail.  We will be leaving Friday night [11/9] and staying at Camp Oyo - then onto the trail Saturday [11/10].  Please start your preparation now - each scout/adult will be responsible for your own food and cooking gear.  Troop tents or your own may be used.  If you have questions please ask!  We will have a quick / short shake-down hike on 11/6 after the elections.  Bring you gear and check out your gear on this hike.  If you have any questions let us know – we can assist you in your gear if needed.

9. Spaghetti Dinner at the Church
The First Presbyterian Church in having a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, November 17th from 5-7 PM.  There will be a silent Auction to bid on as well.  Cost is $5.00 for Children [6-12] and $10.00 for Adults.  Proceeds will benefit the Grove City Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” Program, partnering children from families in need with a police officer for a December afternoon of Christmas shopping and pizza.  Great event – come and be a part of this if you can.

9. December  “Camp in” at the Church
We are planning to once again have the Camp In at the church, December 7-8 [Friday-Saturday].  On Saturday we will go to Vertical Adventures here in Columbus to climb.  It’s a great event; look for upcoming details on this outing.

10. Snow Sports Campout Planning - Jan. 18-20, 2019
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 18.  We will be going to Brandy Wine for snow sport activities on Saturday, January 19th.  This will include either snow skiing, snow boarding, or snow tubing.  Costs will be approximate $40.00 for snow-tubing and $80 for Snow skiing or snow boarding.  More details as we get closer.  You can either tent camp or stay in a cabin, but cabin spots will be limited so plan to get your permission slip in asap once they are published.  Please start planning accordingly. 

December's Theme is “Skit Month” – Cant Wait!!

Friday, October 26, 2018

Hiking training

Troop:

Just a reminder that we are having a training session for backpacking tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Windsor Park. We are going to meet in the shelter house just to the east of the Evans Center.  We will be in Class B.  We will be going over gear needed to be successful at backpacking.  If you wish to learn –please be there.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Nov Camping Trip and prep for hiking


Troop:

Our camping trip next month [11/9-11/2018] will be a 5 mile backpack trip on the Shawnee Forest Trail. See the permission slip.

This Saturday at Windsor Park we will have a training session for those that are interested in learning about what you need to know when going backpacking.  It will be held from 9:00-12:00 AM.  [Class B uniform].  I have included an information sheet about some basis of backpacking.  Please RSVP by 10/25 if you plan to attend for this Saturday’s event.


Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Friday, October 19, 2018

First Presbyterian Church Fall Festival


Troop:

Please consider participating in the First Presbyterian Church Fall Festival that will be held this Sunday from 5-7 PM.  Scout can attend in Class B if they choose.  We will be assisting cooking on our troop grill.  If you have any questions let me know.  I hope you can attend.  See you there!



Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

This month's campout, Troop Hoodies, and Recharter


Troop:

I have 3 items to give you in advance of our meeting tomorrow night.

1.     If you are planning to go on the campout this month to do the Shooting Sports event you need to let me know tomorrow at the latest.  We have 20 spots but If we don’t have them filled I will need to give them back so other troops might use them.  You can still wait until the 10/16 date to turn in your permission slip but – I need totals TONIGHT.  If you don’t tell me then you are out.
2.     If you wish to order a Troop Hoodie I will need to know your size tomorrow.  I will be finalizing our order on Friday this week.  Scouts that have joined us in 2018 will get a Free pull over hoodie compliments of the Troop Committee.  If others wish to purchase one, the cost is $20-22 for the pull over option. [Add about $2 for zipper option] Have your info to  me ASAP.
3.     We will be starting our re-charter activity for 2019.  There is no additional cost that the scouts or leaders will incur for this re-charter. I have attached an information update sheet for all scouts and adults to have completed for our troop records.  You will need to have it  turned back in by the end of October. If you are not going to continue with the troop please let me know.

That’s all – see you all tonight! 

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Sunday, October 7, 2018

October Newsletter


Our Theme this Month is: First Aid
Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2018-2019 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 October 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 Sunday October 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:
Shooting Outing at Pickaway County
Date: Oct. 19-21 [2 Nights]
Location: Mount Oval, Circleville, Ohio
               Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM
Return Sunday @ 11:30AM
               Cost: $25.00  [ONLY 20 SPOTS]
Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  10/16!
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 Honor - October 14th!
Please plan to attend the upcoming Eagle Court of Honor for Mason Roush.  Mason will have his presentation on October 14th at 2 PM- at the First Presbyterian Church. We will need scouts to participate at this 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. Campout This Month –3 Eagles Shooting Sports
This month we will be taking part in a Shooting Sports Day at the Pickaway County Sports Club.  We will Camp at Mount Oval and then spend Saturday at the Sport Club.  We will leave Friday night 11/19 and return on Sunday 11/21.  This is unlimited Shooting and Lots of FUN! Please plan to attend. [We have 20 spots – so don’t delay!]

8. 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 Mr. Asendorf, Mrs. Elliott, or Mrs. Spencer Popcorn Kernal Team!.

9. Creek Sweep - October 13th - CANCELLED
During the planning of this event, we did not have enough support from other BSA Troops in our District to make this event be able to take place.  We will take a year off and try again next year.

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 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.

11. 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 [11/9] and will be staying in the cabins at Camp Oyo, then onto the trail Saturday [11/10].  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 Camping / Winter Camping / Hiking


Monday, September 24, 2018

tomorrow is Fall Court of Honor and bring your popcorn sales!


Troop:

Please remember that tomorrow night is our Fall Court of Honor.  We will recognize all advancement and awards earned since our last Court of Honor in June.  Please be present in Class A uniform [and your Merit Badge Sash as well].  Families are encouraged to stay to see this ceremony.  

And – Don’t forget about our Popcorn Sale Prize for the night.  The scout that can show the most “Trail Mix Sales” wins!  Bring your order form to prove your sales.  See Mr. Asendorf for getting your sales confirmed.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Friday, September 14, 2018

Tag Sale and Hog Roast sign up and numbers


Troop:

Just one last note about the activities this weekend.  I have included a copy of the sign-up sheet for all of our areas.  Please review and make sure you can make it on the time you have committed.  If you have not yet signed up and can still assist, please drop me a note.

All scouts should be in Class B for this event [unless you are in the parade, then class A].  AND - Don’t forget those desserts! 

I also have a copy of the guidelines and your number for theTag Sale.  If you need anything just let me know.

See you this weekend!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

September Newsletter



Our Theme this Month is: Sports / Cycling
Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2018-2019 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 October 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 October 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:
Bike Hike – Canoe Trip [option] Morrow OH
Date: Sept. 22-23, 2018
Location: - Little Miami Canoe Livery - Morrow, Ohio
Leave Saturday   9/22 @  7:00 AM                    Return Sunday  9/23 @  12:30 PM
Cost: $14 for Bike Hike or $31 for Canoe Trip
Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  9/18/2018
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. September Campout – Bike Hike - Canoe Trip in Morrow Ohio
Our September campout will be to Morrow Ohio to take a Bike Hike and if enough interest and adult leaders are able to participate we will have a Canoe trip down the Little Miami.  The campout will be September 22-23. If you wish to go on the canoe trip you must have a current BSA swim test completed this year. This will be a great event - pleases plan to attend. 

6. Back to Class A uniforms!
After Labor Day we will be reverting back to the Class A uniforms for our BSA meetings – starting this coming Tuesday, 9/5.  You should make every effort to come to the meeting in the correct attire.  [You don’t play football in your BSA Uniform, so don’t wear your Football uniform to the BSA meeting – Plan accordingly!]

7. Program Plan for 2018-2019
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.

8. Troop Tag Sale - Sept. 15th
The Tag Sale will be on the 15th 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 14th 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 - Sept. 15th
We will hold our 9th annual Hog Roast Fund-raiser.  It will be September 15th 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 9/14 or early Saturday morning 9/16 for part of the Hog roast dinners that we will prepare.
 
10. Walking in the Art in the Alley Parade - Sept. 15th
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 as many scouts as possible 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.

11. 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 in September.  This will count as a position of Leadership Responsibility, which is needed for the Ranks from Star to Eagle.  See Kirk for details.

12. BSA Health Forms
HEALTH FORMS from summer camp are now on file for the next 9 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.

13. POPCORN SALE STARTS THIS MONTH - SELL-SELL SELL!
We will have our Popcorn Kick off on September 15th at the Troop meeting.  Please plan to be there to get all of the information on product and prize incentives.  The sale will begin 17th of September.  Product pick-up will be the weekend of September 16th at the church.  More details on this at the popcorn kickoff on the 11th. The sale will go on through the first week of November.

14. Troop Court of Honor – Sept. 25th
We will have our Fall Court of Honor on September 25th at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00.   All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by September 19th. 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.

15. 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 First Aid