October Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Health & Hygiene
1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]Next Meeting will be October 6th 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 MONDAY October 6th 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: Backpack Trip to Zaleski Forrest
Date: Oct. 11-13 [2 Nights]
Location: Lake Hope State Park Ohio
Leave Friday @ 7:00 PM
Return Sunday @ 11:30AM
Cost: - Patrols to buy their food
Permission slip must be filled out and returned by: 10/8/2013

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, Uniform expenses, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster.
Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Helping out the Cub Scout Pack - WE NEED DEN CHIEFS!
We have some opportunities to help the Cub Scout Pack 136. We are STILL looking for Scouts that are First Class rank and above and are willing to serve as a Den Chief for one of Dens in Pack 136. Let Kirk Bohanan know if you are interested.

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 C of the New Health Form submitted to the troop. [Part B 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.

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 goes into your scout account. If you need assistance or product to sell please get with Mr. Dool, our Popcorn Kernal.

8. Creek Sweep - October 19thWe will once again host the 4th 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 Mulberry 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. Ohio Valley District Camporee - 11/1-3/2013
The Campout next month is the District Camporee which will be held at the Moose Lodge in Circleville Ohio. I strongly am encouraging that all patrols rally their members to attend this event. It should be a great outing.


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 5th 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.

November's Theme is Government & Economics