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

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

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

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

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 14^th!

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 13^th - 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