Snow Sports trip sign up tonight!!

Parents and Scouts:

Here is the permission and other information for our trip to Manatoc to do our snow sport events this coming January.  I will have these permission slips  started to be collected tomorrow night.  REMEMBER – we have 24 spots IN the Cabin and any over that number will have to tent camp, [like me!]  It is first come – first in the Cabin.  If you wish to be in the cabin then circle your form accordingly, or if you wish to tent camp then circle it instead.

We will also need the liabilityform completed for those going boarding or skiing.  If you have your own gear you can bring it instead of renting.  All those Skiing and boarding will have to wear helmets [no exception.] See cost for renting them.  Complete the attached form for cost of trip.  Also – for those going Skiing for the first time or others needing a beginner’s lesson, please mark your cost form accordingly – it is at no charge].

Those Tubing – we will have a 3 hour window to go tubing.  That will be plenty of time for you to have fun.

IF there is an issue [like not enough snow] and they cancel, we will get a refund.

We will have more information on cold weather camping and preparation as we get closer to the actual event.

See you tomorrow night – and remember to be gentle on Mr. Baughman when you turn in your forms....:)

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Camp-in info and Eagle Board help

Scouts:

Just a reminder that you can bring a snack to share if you like.  We will have pizza tonight – 6:30 we will be eating so don’t be late!  We will have a great time – can’t wait.

ALSO – Adult leaders – we are working to set up an eagle board of review for two of our scouts on December 21. We will have one at 7 and one at 8 pm.  If you can help please let Rob Dool know.  His contact info is above.

Thanks – and we will see some of you tonight!

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Dec Camp-in plans

Below is the list of what is planned for the Camp in, What Patrol is setting it up, and What they need for it

Basketball tournament (or teams)

• Organizer: Aces
• Where: West half court in gym
• When: After dinner until ?
• Aces need to provide sign up
• Church to provide ball and hoops

Knockout

• Organizer: Aces
• Where: West half court in gym
• When: After BBall tourny until ?
• Church to provide ball and half court

Ping Pong game:

• Organizer: Blackhawks
• Where: Northeast Hallway
• When: Open times until lights out
• Church to provide table, paddles, and balls

Euchre Tournament:

• Organizer: Blue Blazes
• Where: Foyer
• When: After basketball tourny until?
• Church to provide tables and chairs
• Scouts to provide cards and sign up

Computer Games:

• Organizer: Blue Blazes, Blackhawks, and Dragons
• Where: Adult training room
• When: After dinner - lights out
• Church to provide wireless access, tables, room, power
• Is a network switch needed?
• Teen rating and lower

Xbox One:

• Organizer: Blue Blazes
• Where: stage, east wall
• When: After dinner - ?
• Church to provide projector
• bring extra controllers?
• Teen rating and lower

Xbox One:

• Organizer: Dragons
• Where: "Parents corner" in gym
• When: After dinner - ?
• Church to provide projector, chairs
• bring extra controllers
• Teen rating and lower

Wii U

• Organizer:  Blue Blazes
• Where stage, west wall
• When: After dinner - ?
• Church to provide projectors
• bring extra controllers?
• Teen rating and lower

Card and board games:

• Organizer: Blackhawks
• Where: Foyer
• When: After dinner - ?
• Church to provide tables and chairs
• Scouts to provide cards and board games

Smores and cider

• Organizer: Troop leaders
• Where: firepit
• When: 9pm -10pm
• Troop to provide graham crackers, dark and milk chocolate, marshmallows, and warm cider
• Scouts to bring cups

Will the real Kirk B please stand up?

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December Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Collections & Hobbies

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2015-2016 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 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 Sunday December 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: Camp-In at the Church Date: Dec. 11-12, 2015 Location: First Presbyterian Church-GC             Meet Friday @ 6:00 PM Return Saturday @ 10:00AM                 Cost: $5.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  12/8/2015

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. Eagle Scout Update!

Troop 136 is proud to announce that Michael Shoultz and Brian Kuehne have completed all requirements for Eagle Scout. Their Board of Reviews were completed and their confirmation from Council has been received.  We will start to plan these Court of Honors so watch for updates as they are rolled out.

7. Popcorn Sale Update

The popcorn sale is completed and you should have received your popcorn orders by now.  If you have not, please get them at our next troop meeting.  Plan to have the orders all out to your customers and money turned in by the camp-in.  Once your money has been turned in we will get you your popcorn prize that you requested.

8. 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.

9. Snow campout Planning - Jan. 15-17

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 15.  We will be going to Brandy Wine for snow sport activities on Saturday, January 16th.  This will include either snow skiing, snow boarding, or snow tubing.  Costs will be approximate $40.00 for snow tubing and $70 for Snow skiing or snow boarding.  More details as we get closer.  I will have 24 spots in the cabin; any above this amount will be tent camping if they wish to go.  

Popcorn pickup tonight

Just a reminder that tomorrow night [11/19/2015] we will have popcorn order pick-up at the church from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM  PLEASE  - if you ordered popcorn make a point to come by and pick up our orders so we can get them out to our customers.  Meet us at the south most entrance into the church.  The cub scouts will be having a Pack meeting in the Fellowship center and we will be at the other end of the building.

I am still looking for some help handing out the orders. If you are able to assist please let me know. 

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

popcorn orders this Thurs

Parents and Scouts:

We will be handing out your popcorn orders this Thursday at the church from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM.  If you sold popcorn PLEASE plan to come and get your orders so you can get them delivered.  Your money for orders won’t be due yet, but if you have any collected please bring it in.  You won’t be able to get your sales prize until all money is in to the troop.

We will go and pick up the popcorn tomorrow night [Wed.  If you can assist in picking it up then please let me know.  We will be meeting at the church at 6:30 to go to the warehouse]

If you can help on Thursday to assist in popcorn order hand out –please let me know.  We can use your assistance.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk

Parent Help needed for Cub Scout Pack

Parents:

I have a request from the Cub Scout Pack.  They are looking for the contact person that might still be in the troop which held a Pack meeting demonstration for astronomy and had a telescope set up for the boys to look through.  If any of you remember who that was please let me know and I will pass along to the Pack.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Scouts needed for Flag Ceremony at Hayes

Parents and Scouts:

I am looking for help from those scouts that go to Hayes Intermediate School that would like to participate in a flag ceremony at the veterans day assembly on Wednesday of this week. This will require you to get up in front of your class mates and bring the flag to the front of the ceremony.  You will be asked to wear your class A uniform for the ceremony.

Please respond to this note if you would like to be a member.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Popcorn sale is finished

Parents and Scouts:

The Popcorn sale has finished.  Our final turn in was to be last night. Thanks for all of those that got there forms turned in on time.  If you still have popcorn orders that have not been turned in you need to meet Mr. Liggett on Friday night at the church from 6-7 PM for t form turn in.  You will also need to give Mr. Liggett your prize selection as well.  Money is not necessary to get turned in at this time, but if you have collected any funds, please turn in as well. 

If you miss this date you will not be able to get your popcorn order[s]. 

If you have any questions please send me an email.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

MB Super Saturday info

Merit Badge Super Saturday clinic

• 08:00 AM
• 1001 Doherty Road, Galloway, OH 43119
• Free for Scouts | See Flyer and Registration Link for More Information

Click below for more info and to register

http://www.skcscouts.org/th_event/merit-badge-super-saturday-7/

Campout this weekend - CANCELLED

Parents and Scouts:

I am sorry to report that we will have to cancel the camp out this weekend.  I could not lock in enough qualified adult leader  help to make this campout happen.  I could not go this weekend due to family plans – but next month – we will go backpacking.  be ready!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

October Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Survival Skills

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2015-2016 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 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 October 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: Camp at Madison Lake Date: Oct. 10/10-10/11 [1 Nights] Location: Madison Lake - London, Ohio            Leave Saturday @ 8:00 AM Return Sunday @ 11:30AM                Cost: $10.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  10/6/2015

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 Sudmmer Camp fees, Monthly camp-out fees, Troop Dues, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Need Adult HELP on this month’s Campout!

Please plan to be a part of the campout this month.  I will NOT be able to go, [but I will have Eric, my son assist – Thanks Eric!]  I am still needing other adults assist as well I realize this is short notice since we are going next weekend.  Please help if you can. 

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 keep a copy of this form for your records - and in case I misplace them.

  

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. Liggett, our Popcorn Kernal.

8. Creek Sweep - October 17th

We will once again host the 6th annual Creek Sweep here in Grove City.  The Boy Scout Troops in Grove City will be cleaning a couple of the major creeks in Grove City.  This year is will be Marsh Run and Grant Run.  We will meet at 8:00 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.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 3rd 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.

10. Backpacking Trip - Next Month

We are planning to go backpacking next month - down to the Shawnee Forrest.  We will be leaving Friday night [11/13] and staying at camp Oyo then onto the trail Saturday [11/14].  The hike will be about 5 miles. Please start your preparation now - each Patrol will be eating as a group and will get food on your own.  More on this trip later this month.

November's Theme is Climbing & Caving

Fall Court of Honor this Tuesday and more!

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder of this week’s activity. 

We will have our Fall Court of Honor this Tuesday.  All rank advancement and other awards that have been earned this summer will be handed out. Please plan to stay and see the troop get there awards and recognition of this summer’s activities.  

We are also 2 weeks into the Popcorn Sale!  This week there is a contest to see who has sold the most $10.00 items.  Please bring your order forms to show Mr. Liggett your progress and get a chance to win.

Caleb Porter will be having his Eagle Scout Project this next Sunday.  There is some practice activity on Saturday.  Please be ready to assist on this project.  Caleb will have more details at the meeting on Tuesday.

One other item.  - The District Leader’s meeting is this Thursday, October 1st and our topic will be: BACKPACKING & CAMPING EQUIPMENT presented by The Outdoor Source. This meeting is a combined Cub and Boy Scout roundtable and is open to all leaders and youth since the presentation will apply to any campers. The Outdoor Source will set-up and demonstrate equipment that is needed for camping. They will also bring along some door prizes to be awarded.  Feel free to ask any questions that you may have. I urge all of you to please attend. Please note this meeting is scheduled from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.  All scouts and parents are welcome to attend this meeting.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Help Needed for the Hog Roast!!!!

Parents and Scouts:

OK – if you look at the attached sign up sheet you can see LOTS of YELLOW Spots.  I would like to have them filled.  PLEASE Assist if you can. 

Also – Remember we need deserts!  Please plan to have 1-2 dozen cookies, brownies, cup cakes – etc. for us to have with the meal we are going to serve.  Have these at the Church by 8:45 am on Saturday.  [no nuts]

Scouts: We would like to have more of you march in the parade [Class A uniform]  Please review and plan if you can.  Meet at the corner of Broadway and Southwest BLVD at 8:30 am. 

Email me back and give me your times that I can add to this schedule.  Scouts be sure to sign in and out so you will get credit for the event.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

First Class Requirement opportunity tonight and Hog Sale reminder

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that those scouts that are not yet First Class Rank and need requirement 10 for First Class, you have an opportunity to get this competed tonight at the Pack Meeting for Pack 136.  Come and help assist with the cubs and you will get credit for assisting youth in joining scouts.

ALSO – DON’T FORGET – WE NEED DESERTS!

For the Hog Sale, we need deserts,  If you can bring 1-2 dozen of brownies, cupcakes or cookies we will use them in our meals that we serve.  Please no nuts!  Have these deserts to the church by 8:45 on Saturday morning.

Thanks!

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Tag Sale and Popcorn

Just a last minute re-send of the tag information for our sale this weekend.  Attached please fine the following items:

1. List of numbers for each scout [ or scout family] Be sure to look – numbers have changed since last year.

2. Guide lines for tag sale

3. An excel program that will generate your tags.  you just enter your TAG Number and the price you want to print.  Then Print!  PLEASE be sure to price ALL of your items BEFORE you come!  We will be open to accept items on Friday  starting around noon – until 7 PM.

Don’t forget we need Desserts!  1-2 doz brownies or cookies that we can use as part of our meal. have them there by Saturday morning at 8:45 am.

Still looking for sign-ups on the help of this event.  See the list tomorrow night to sign up!

AND  - TOMORROW NIGHT IS OUR POPCORN SALE KICK OFF! 

BE THERE TO GET ALL OF THE INFO FOR THIS YEAR’S SALE. THANKS TO OUR POPCORN KERNAL – MR. ERIC LIGGETT, WE WILL HAVE ALL THE INFO FOR YOUR SCOUTS. PLEASE HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR GOAL IS FOR THIS YEAR’S SALE.  WE WILL HAVE PRIZES WEEKLY FOR INCENTIVES! 

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me or Kathy!

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

South bass info and you can still go!

For those going to South Bass Island: [Still 4 spots available....]

Remember – We will leave tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM SHARP!

Please wear Class A Uniform. 

We will wear our uniform UP and BACK from SBI.  on Saturday we will only use for a limited time; Class B is to be worn otherwise.  We will be getting a T-shirt from this event as well.

Items to make sure to bring:

1. All personal items needed for weekend to tent camp – Bring in a backpack or gear bag only.  NO TOTES! or BINS.  [no swimming suit needed]

2. Plan for both wet and COOL temperatures.  We will be on the lake and the weather changes quickly.

3. Patch trading will be available for those who want to do that.

4. Playing cards – YEP!

5. Water bottle and cup if you wish.  All other cooking and eating gear will be provided.

6. Sunday trip home we may stop for lunch if it is getting to far past noon.  plan to bring money for fast food.

7. There will be an opportunity for souvenirs at Putin Bay.  Plan accordingly.

8. NO CELL PHONES NEEDED.  If you want to take pictures then plan accordingly and bring a camera.  If you need to get in touch with the troop use either my cell number [614-578-0657] or if extreme emergency,  the Putin Bay Police [419-285-4121 or 419-285-3962].  They can get a message to the admin folks of the camporee and we will call back.  Make sure to tell them we are Troop 136 from Simon Kenton Council.

We will plan to leave SBI as early as possible [based on Ferry schedule].  once we get close to Grove city we will call to alert you of our arrival.  May be around 12-2 PM; but for sure by 3 PM.

Any questions – let me know, 

Should be a great weekend!  Cant wait!

GRRRR!

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

no dog wash. Go to the South Bass camp!!!

Parents:

I was just informed that the City has cancelled the Bark at Breck this weekend.  It will be rescheduled next year. 

If you had planned to help here and not go to South Bass Island, AND now wish to go to SBI, let me know TONIGHT!

Thanks.

Kirk

South Bass Island and the Dog Wash this weekend

Parents and Scouts:

Here are a couple of items that are still available for this weekend.

Our South Bass Island Trip has 8 open spots still that we need to see if we can fill.  Cost is $50.00 each.  I need this permission slip completed and you ready to go on this Friday.  We leave at 1:00 PM SHARP!  Wear CLASS A Uniform.

This Sunday we have the Dog Wash at Breck Park. [Located off of Demorest Road at the new Dog Park].  It will take place Sunday from 1-4 PM.  This is a Fund-Raiser event.  If you are in town this weekend and AVAILABLE... Please assist.

Let me know if you can assist in any of these events. OR if you have any questions...

Thanks!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Eagle Project Help

Parents and Scouts:

Please see the note below from Caleb Porter – He is looking for assistance on his Eagle Project.  Assist if you can.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan

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Hello Kirk, please forward the following message to everyone in the Troop. Hello Scouts, Please come early at 6:00 pm before our next meeting to help with my Eagle project. I have several large flags that need to be cut into smaller pieces. Please bring scissors if you can. Thanks for your help. Caleb

Upcoming activities

Parents and scouts:

Here are a few reminders of upcoming activities.  The September newsletter will be sent out later this week.

1. Our trip to South Bass Island is getting set up.  We have about 20 spots left.  I will need parents to also go on this event for transportation.  If you wish to go, [parents or scouts] please get your permission slip[s] turned in tomorrow night if possible.  [click here]  The cost is a good deal.  The normal cost for this trip would be around $80.00, but the troop committee has subsidized this by only charging $50.00 per person. We will get all meals, tickets for local attractions and an event T-Shirt as well.   We will leave on Friday, September 11 at 1:00 pm and return on Sunday September 13 in early afternoon.  We only need to bring personal gear on this outing. All food will be provided by the camporee.  Please sign up tomorrow!

2. I am looking for help running our Dog Wash event on September 13th at the new Dog Park; It is the “Bark at Breck” event that will be held on September 13 from 1-4 pm.  We won’t be back from South Bass Island yet; and if you can’t go but still would like to work on this fund-raiser let me know – SOON! [like tomorrow night]

3. I will have sample hoodies for trying on tomorrow night for our new Troop Hoodies we are going to get for the scouts [troop provided].  Please plan to get your size turned into your patrol leader so we can get these  - target by 9/8/15 for this to happen.

4.  I will have sign up sheets at our meeting for those to help with the Hog Roast and Tag Sale -  Please plan to get signed up to assist! 

5. Don’t forget to get those items saved for the Tag sale!  If you have any questions regarding the Sale please ask Kathy Bohanan at Bohanan.kathy@gmail.com

Thanks – that is all for now. 

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Tuesday meeting location

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that this coming Tuesday we will have our Fishing night.  It will be at the First Baptist Church on Orders Road.  [Remember about the detour and access limitations on Orders Road.].  They have two ponds out front of their church, and they have allowed us to come and fish.  Please bring your own fishing gear and bait.  We will meet at 6:30 PM and go until 8:30 PM. 

See ya there.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136