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

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.