June Newsletter

Dear Parents and Scouts:

Here is the Newsletter for June.  I have a couple of other attachments as well.

1] Merit Badges that are going to be offer at Summer camp this year.  Scouts need to select the ones they wish to work on and let me know so I can print up their Blue Cards for those merit badges.  Some of these will have pre requisites that are needed to be completed prior to camp.  See that list also attached.

2]  Parents wishing to go to camp this summer need to let me know.  If you want to spend all week or just a day or two we can use you.  I like to have 6-8 adults at camp to help assist the scouts throughout the week.  If you plan to go, you will need to get a physical to attend.

3] I have attached infoabout the TAG sale that we will have next fall.  let me know if you have any questions.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Our Theme this Month is: Shooting Sports

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2014-2015 Program Plan for the complete year planning events.  Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council] June 7th - from 5:00-6:00 at the Church. Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other members of the PLC including Scribe, Historian, Quartermaster are also encouraged to attend.	2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting: June 7th from 6:00-8:00 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: Date:  June 6-7, 2015 Location: Torrent Falls - Campton KY         Cost - $55.00         Leave Saturday   @ 6:30 AM         Return Sunday    @ approx.2:00 PM Permission Slip - Must be filled out and returned by: 6/2/2015

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, 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.  Kroger Plus Card.

Also – Please note that you must go to the website and re-register your Kroger Plus Card again for the upcoming year – between now and May 1^st. The web address is www.krogercommunityrewards.com  - Please follow the link to “Columbus Ohio”.  Follow the link to "Enroll" or  Re-Enroll".  Type in your ID and password.  The Group No. for the Troop is 81125, or you can just type in “boy scout troop 136” and search for the number.  Once found, confirm and save re-enrollment.  It sounds more difficult than it is.  If you have any issues give me a call and I will help.  If you have not yet joined this fund-raiser and would like to – see Mr. Baughman for details  Make sure you register your card number with the troop so we can credit you rewards.

The Next quarter's payment from Kroger has been received and you will need to print off your portion of this contribution and submit to the Troop [Jim Baughman].  This needs to be completed by the end of the month of June or your funds will be placed into the general fund account.

6. Scout Uniforms for the Summer.

Starting on Memorial Day until Labor Day, the Class B uniforms are acceptable uniforms for our meetings. The Class B Uniform includes a Scouting T-shirt and BSA pants or shorts.  However, special events such as a Scoutmaster Conference, Board of Review, Court of Honor will require the Class A Uniform.  Summer camp will require both.  Class B Red Troop 136 T-shirts are available for purchase at the meetings – Cost is $6.00.

7. Summer Camp!

Summer camp planning is almost complete.  Camp is June 28-July-4th at Camp Falling Rock in Newark, Ohio.  Cost is $275.You should be signed up by now if you are planning to go. All payments must be in by the 23rd of June. Scouts should be looking at the merit badges you are going to take and completing any pre-requisites prior to camp.  Those perquisites are on the web site for your reference.  We like to have 6-8 adults in camp all week; Parents and Leaders wishing to help during summer camp please let me know. 

8. Health Forms for Summer Camp

HEALTH FORMS ARE NOW BEING COLLECTED.  ALL SCOUTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PHYSICAL FOR SUMMER CAMP.  THEY MUST BE TURNED IN BY JUNE 23rd. See the web site for link to the BSA form on line.  Must complete Parts A-B-C for summer camp are needed. PLEASE MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS, OR IF WE HAPPEN TO MISPLACE OUR COPY. We do our best to keep our records straight, but things happen and records sometimes get misplaced.  Turn your forms into Mr. Robinett.

9. Mayors Breakfast – Need your help – June 18th

We have been asked to participate in the Grove City Mayors Breakfast for Friends of Scouting.  They will need scouts to serve as a color guard.  This is to start at 6:45 am at the Eagle Pavilion at Fryers Park.  If you wish to help please let me know.   This is a class A uniform event.

10. Court of Honor – June 23rd

We will have our Troop Court of Honor on June 23rd at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00.   All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by June 17^th. Please plan to have your parents come and be apart of this event.  

11. Honor Flags Of Ohio - June 19-21st

The City of Grove City has asked our troop to once again be a part of the Honor Flags of Ohio.  This will be a weekend event held at Hencenroth Park [by Jackson Middle School].  We will have a small contingent stay the nights and help with activities needed by the city, including set-up, and tear-down.  If you are interested let me know.

12. Program Plan for 2015-2016

We will be starting to build our next year’s program and event plan in July.  Please start thinking of activities you would like to have included in the Troop Plan this next year.  The PLC will meet July 18th - so get your patrol’s ideas compiled for consideration.

13. Tag Sale Planning - 9/19/15

We are starting to plan for the upcoming Tag Sale which will be this fall; during the Arts-in the alley Festival.  See the attached flyer about how this will work.  If you have items that you want to get rid of, then start to make a pile and price them to move at the sale!  Kathy Bohanan will be heading up this event if you have questions or wish to help see Kathy.

July’s Theme is Boat & Water Safety

Info for Summer Camp at the Rock

looking for info about Merit Badges @ summer camp? click here 

looking for summer camp registration info? click here

See you at the Rock!

Scouts needed for Greenlawn on Saturday

Parents and Scouts:

Our list of those going to the Greenlawn Cemetery on Saturday is pretty slim still.  Please look at your calendars and see if you can help out.  We will leave at 8:30 am-[sharp] from the church [in class A uniform] and return about 12:00 pm.  This will count for approximately 2 hours of community service.

Let me know if you can attend.

Thanks.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

June Campout info

Parents and Scouts:

Please see thePermission slip for the June Campout.  It will be to Torrent Falls in Campton KY. We will be having a Climbing weekend.  It has elements that will be able to make both first time and experienced climbers have fun – all gear is included. We will leave June 6th at 6:30 am and return about 2:00 PM on the 7th.  The cost will be $55.00 each.  Plan to bring a sack lunch for the trip down.

There is also a Liability Form that will need to be submitted to go on this trip or you can’t climb. I have it attached.  I have 25 spots so far to fill and 10 have been spoken for from last week – but they must complete the permission slip to lock in their spot.  Please let me know if you want to go and are not at the meeting tomorrow night.  I will have more details on trip in the coming weeks. 

If you have any questions let me know.

Thanks – see you all tomorrow night.

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Eagle Court of Honor today!!!

Parents and Scouts:

Don’t forget – today at 3 PM we have an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Dylan Love.  If you can attend please do!  If you are in the ceremony we’ll see you at 2:30. 

Class A uniform please!

Thanks. 

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Lots of scout help needed this weekend

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that I am still looking for 2-3 scouts to assist in a move for one of the church members.  we will start / meet at the church at 8:00 am and should be done before 10 am .  I am looking for some of you scouts that have not been on some of the service activities to possibly assist.  [ I might have donuts....]  Please let me know if you can help.

ALSO – PLC members don’t forget that we will have our meeting this Sunday at 5 pm  at the church.  please bring ideas for July meetings.

And – remember the Eagle Court of Honor for Dylan Love on Saturday afternoon at 3 pm.  If you are in the ceremony you should be there at 2:30 pm  remember this is a class A uniform event.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Activities this week

Parents and Scouts:

Here is a list of activity opportunities that I need some assistance on this week:

1. Wed night 6:00 pm – I have 24 bags of Mulch to spread at the church.  It will be for service hours [Class B uniform]

2. Thursday night – 6:00 pm we have the monkey bridge to lash together for the Web cross over ceremony.  At the church [Class A uniform]

3. Saturday morning – 8 am – help with a church member to move some things here in Grove City.  -  2 hours

4. Saturday Afternoon – 3 PM Dylan Love’s Eagle Court of Honor.  I need some boys of each rank to participate in the ceremony.  More on this at our meeting tomorrow night.

Don’t forget about the tents and tarps that are out. MAKE SURE THEY ARE DRY WHEN YOU RETURN THEM!

I also am still looking for 2 of our Brown bags tents. [ Number 9 & 15]

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Dorchester Trip Prep

Parents and Scouts:

This information is for those going on our Trip to Dorchester.

Here are a few last minute items to get out to the group:

1. We leave Friday morning at 8:30 AM [Sharp]  CLASS A uniform [including neckerchief].  We will wear uniform up and back from Canada and also at the opening ceremony on Saturday morning.  All other times will be class B uniform.

2. Bring a sack lunch or money to buy lunch for the trip TO Canada.  We will give you $5.00 for the trip home to buy lunch.  If you need more that $5.00 to eat then plan accordingly.

3. Spending money at the event is optional.  There will be items for sale.  They will take US dollars.

4. Bring a CUP for your meal time.  We will have all other items for your meals.

5. If you wish, bring a T-shirt for the Screen printing station.  You can make a shirt for the event.

6. Electronic gizmos are allow to go on this trip.  They will stay in the vehicles and must have ear plugs.  there wont be any way to charge them, so when they run out of power, that’s it.

7. No Phones.  International rates will apply.

8. Dress for the weather.  It looks like it will be warm weather.  [look at London, Canada for web updates as to planning for what to bring for the temp.  Please bring rain gear.

9. Chair?

10. Male sure you have your birth certificate or passports for travel. We will use that for the “ticket” to get in the vehicles to go.

11. There is a Mud Zip line.  plan accordingly.

12. If you can, please bring a can food item for their collection that they will be having. 

We should be home late afternoon on Sunday.  We will call once we get close.

Looking forward to a great trip!  See you Friday Morning!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

May Newsletter

Please find the attached newsletter for May. We will talk about this info tonight. If you are planning to go to Dorchester this coming weekend PLEASE be there tonight. I will have last minute details to cover. I will also need to get the location of where you were born for some paper work to get across the border.

We’ll see you then!

Thanks.

Sincerely, 

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council] May 17th - from 5:00-6:00 at the Church. Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other members of the PLC including Scribe, Historian, Webmasters are also encouraged to attend.	2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting: June 7th from 6:00-8:00 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 Next Month: Date:  June 6-7, 2015 Location: Torrent Falls, Campton, KY Cost - $TBD [estimated] Leave Saturday @ 7:00 AM Return Sunday @ 2:30 PM Permission Slip - Must be filled out and returned by: 6/2/2015

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. 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 check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5.  Kroger Plus Card.

Also – Please note that you must go to the website and re-register your Kroger Plus Card again for the upcoming year – between now and May 1^st. The web address is krogercommunityrewards.com  - Please follow the link to “Columbus Ohio”.  Follow the link to "Enroll" or  Re-Enroll".  Type in your ID and password.  The Group No. for the Troop is 81125, or you can just type in “boy scout troop 136” and search for the number.  Once found, confirm and save re-enrollment.  It sounds more difficult than it is.  If you have any issues give me a call and I will help.  If you have not yet joined this fund-raiser and would like to – see Mr. Baughman for details.  Make sure you register your card number with the troop so we can credit you rewards.

6. Eagle Court of Honors this month

We will hold an Eagle Court of Honor this month for Dylan Love.  It will be on 5/16/15 with his ceremony starting at 3:00 PM.  Please mark your calendar and be a part of this recognition ceremony.  I am sure Dylan would love to have all of you attend.

7. May 23rd - Help put flags on the graves at Greenlawn Cemetery

The troop will help the Sons of the Union Soldiers put American flags on the graves of soldiers from the Civil War.  We will meet at 8:30 AM on the 23rd and drive to the cemetery at Greenlawn.  There will be a ceremony about 11 am with a small lunch to follow.  We will be done about noon.  This is a class A uniform event.  We will need help with transportation from parents on this event.

8. Class B uniform shirts are avalible – REDUCED PRICE!

The troop has a good supply of the red Class B t-shirts for the scout to purchase.  Cost will be $6.00 each.  We will go to the summer uniform after Memorial Day. Only special events will require Full Class A uniforms; Court of Honors, Summer camp, Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review.

9. June Campout - Trip to Campton, KY

Our Troop will be going to Campton Kentucky on June 6-7 to go to Torrent Falls for a climbing program and campout.  The cost of this outing will be approximately $55.00 for scouts and $60 for adults.  Details are still being worked out BUT if you are interested in going please let Kirk Bohanan know so I can get reservation made  This should be done prior to 5/19, with payment by the 6/2 meeting. 

10. June Court of Honor – Date Change!

Due to the Seabase Trip in mid-June, the Court of Honor will be changed from the 16th to the 23rd.  Please mark your calendars with this change.

11. Summer Camp 2015!

Our summer camp will be June 28-July 4 at Camp Falling Rock in Newark, Ohio.  The cost will be $275.00.  You need to have the payment into the troop by June 16th. You can start to organize your plans for merit badge selections as well.  I have sent out a list of those offered by CFR.  Also check the website.

12. Health Forms for Summer Camp

HEALTH FORMS WILL START TO BE COLLECTED.  ALL SCOUTS MUST HAVE A COMPLETE PHYSICAL FOR SUMMER CAMP.  THEY MUST BE TURNED IN BY JUNE 23rd.  See the website for these forms. PLEASE – KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS!

13. Program Plan for 2015-2016

We will be starting to build our next year’s program and event plan in July.  Please start thinking of activities and monthly meeting program ideas that you would like to have included in the Troop Plan this next year.  The PLC will meet and get your patrol’s ideas for consideration.

June's  Theme is:  Shooting Sports