Meeting at the Church tomorrow

Troop:

We will NOT be going to Fryer Park tomorrow night due to a scheduling issue.  Please plan to meet at the church.  We will use this meeting to get advancement updated and signed off from summer camp.  If you have not met with one of the adult leaders after summer camp [1^st year scouts] you should plan to do so tomorrow night.  Other scouts can get items signed off if they are ready as well.

See you tomorrow night!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help Needed for Softball cleanup!!

Troop:

Please see the current sign-up sheet for this weekend’s trash clean-up at the Grove City Homecoming Softball Tournament at Fryer Park.  See the sheet for details and times to show up.  PLEASE – if you’re in town and can assist then be there!  WE NEED MORE HELP!

I will also need at least 1 [if not 2] trucks that can haul the trash and stuff to the dumpsters located up by Orders Road on the park property.  My truck is in Missouri with Kathy and I will not have it.  Let me know if you can assist.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Chase's Eagle project cancelled today

Troop:

Please see the note below from Chase Liggett regarding his Eagle Project activity that WAS planned for today. 

Thanks

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Grove City, Ohio

From: Chase Liggett
To: Kirk Bohanan
Subject: Sundays Workday Cancel

Mr. Bohanan could you send this to all the scouts and parents in the troop.

Due to the forecasted weather for tomorrow July 22 and the amount of rain we have already received I have decided to cancel the workday. I would like to have the final workday next weekend the 28th or 29th. I will talk more about it on tuesday so be there. 

Thanks,

Chase Liggett

So your Scoutmaster is a basketcase? :)

Troop:

Here are a few items of note on the upcoming troop activity:

1.     Don’t miss tomorrow night’s meeting as I show you what a “Basket-Case” I can be!  We will be weaving baskets as the meeting activity.  You will have the opportunity to do some scout handicraft work and try your skill in weaving.  If you complete a total of 2 baskets [the one we will give you plus another that you have to get] and weave a stool seat you will have most of the items completed for Basketry Merit Badge.

2.     The following week we will be making leather neckerchief slides; simple but a needed item.  It can be used as part of the leatherwork merit badge requirements so keep that in mind as well.

3.     PLC MEMBERS! Don’t forget that this coming weekend will be are annual program planning event.  It will be from 2-6 PM on Saturday, 7/21.  Please plan to attend.  This is where you as the troop leadership can get activities and outings that your patrols have shown the most interest in participating in this next year’s schedule.  It is very important – so make every attempt to be there and ready to represent your patrol on this important meeting.  I will have Pizza for after our work. 

4.     Tomorrow night I will have a sign-up sheet for the Grove City Homecoming Softball Tournament Trash Clean-up.  That will be the weekend of July 28 and 29. We will pick up the softball diamond area trash as a fundraiser. The money earned goes directly into the scout accounts for the scouts that work the event. Details are Saturday morning for about 1 hour and then both evenings for about 2 hours [after all of the games have played]. I will need a couple of parents with trucks to work to haul the trash to the dumpster.  See all details at our meeting tomorrow night.

That is all for now.  See you tomorrow night!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help with Chase Liggett's Eagle Project

Troop:

Please see the attached note below from Chase Liggett as he is working on starting his Eagle Scout Project.  Please help if you can.

Thanks.

Kirk

Hey everyone, I plan on starting my project building a deer blind this saturday July 14 from 2-6pm at the church. This is one of the planned 3 work days for my project. The other two I plan on holding July 15 from 2-6pm and July 21 from 2-6pm. The first 2 workdays will be at the church for your convenience and will involve doing prefab work. The final workday July 21 will be held at the Lightning Tree Barn down in Circleville Ohio. This workday will include the final installation of the deer blind. The plan will be to meet at 1:30pm at the church on the 21 and head down together. Directions from the church to the site will be included below. This project will require the use of power tools so I need some Adults, this will mainly be using a circular saw to cut the wood to size.

The final work day will be in the woods and it may or may not be mowed, so wear long pants and bring bug spray. Also, food will be provided on all three days as well as water but please bring water with you. Bring clothes that you are not afraid to get dirty because we will be spray painting metal siding, and bring work gloves. 

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PLC meeting today

Troop:

Members of the PLC [Patrol Leaders Council] have our regular PLC meeting today at 5PM.  Don’t miss it!

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Important notes for camp

Please read the following last minute details for camp:

1.      We will LEAVE at 12:30 PM SHARP from the Church Parking Lot.  Plan to be there no later than 12:10 for loading your gear and Pictures.

2.      Wear your CLASS A uniform with swim suit under for us to be able to possible get swim checks on Sunday when we get there.  Towel and water bottle should be in sling bag or day pack – with water.

3.      Plan to have eaten lunch before you come on Sunday.  You won’t get dinner until about 6  PM.

4.      Please plan to wear Class A uniform at camp for each night’s dinner.  Other times will be Class B t-shirt.  Please note that we do not wear Class A shirt with gym type shorts.  Plan on jeans or khaki type. 

5.      Plan to have at least 2 pairs of shoes; water proof if possible.  Bring plenty of socks to keep your feet dry.

6.      If you are bringing your scout book [all should] please bring it in a 1 gallon ziplock bag to keep it dry.

7.      You should have a daypack or sling bag to go on your daily work at merit badge stations.  Include paper and pen/pencil.  Sunscreen and water bottle.

8.      All scouts that will have medication to be dispensed at camp must have a camp med form filled out.  [see attached]

9.      All Med forms must be turned in PRIOR to us leaving the parking lot – or you stay home.

10.   Parent’s night is Wednesday.  Plan to be there at 5:00pm.  It is 80 miles to camp.  See address in mail info section below. Cost is $5 per person.  We will have to collect this money and head count on Sunday when we leave.  Please plan to turn in to us at that time.  Know your count.

11.   Peak Program for older scouts – 14 years old and up. You will have teamwork skills and some higher adventure activities in the afternoon. Cowboy shooting permission slip is also needed.

12.    Mail to camp:

Scout Name

Troop 136 – Friendship Campsite

Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation

16905 County Road 271

Coshocton, Ohio  43812

Phone: 740-829-2526

13.   Any camper leaving camp must check in and out at Welcome Center.  Only those listed on the health form can be given authorization for removing from camp – or in writing from legal parent or guardian.

14.   All Scouts must have Sleeping pads for their bunks. Your bed is going to be a bed frame with a plywood top.

15.   All scouts and adults MUST bring their own cup for meals at dining hall.  PUT YOUR NAME ON IT!

16.   If you want to bring a Camp Chair – please do.  I don’t share…

17.   ADULTS May Bring their own tents – or use the camp provided tents [regular tent with no zipper doors]

18.   SCOUTS - NO PHONES [if you bring one and it is found you will be writing me an essay about following directions.]

19.   No open toed shoes while walking around camp.

210.   No Sheath Knifes

211.   Money for camp. Plan to have some for supplies and treats if you want them.  Merit badges that cost you are:

a.      Archery – 3.00

b.      Metal work – 3.50

c.      Pottery – 3.00

d.      Robotics – 15.00

212.   Look at the Pre-reqs for each merit badge you are signed up for.

213.   Roscoe Village Trip is an option – you will need offsite permission slip signed if you wish to go.  Friday of our camp week. 

If you have any questions please let me know.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan