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