December Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: High Adventure Camping

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2017-2018 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 Columbus Museum of Art Date:        Dec. 8-9,2017 Location:  Grove City & Columbus Ohio             Meet Friday @ 6:30 PM Return Saturday @ 3:00 PM                Cost: $9.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  12/5/2017

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. 8-9th

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 Columbus Museum of Art.  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!  This will be a Class A uniform outing.  All scouts will need to WEAR their uniforms TO the Friday night party so we will know that they are ready for the trip to the Art Museum. [Once at the Friday night camp-in they can change into their Class B uniform – I just want to make sure they have it ALL]

The Saturday Lunch will be a sack lunch that YOU BRING, OR BUY AT THE MUSEUM.  DON’T FORGET!

At the Columbus Museum of Art we will be able to see the Lego Exhibit as well as other hands on creativity encounters.  From their website here is a description of the program, should be fun!:

Check out the Lego Exhibition and then create imaginative Lego worlds. Visitors of all ages are welcome to drop-in to CMA’s JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity Studio to explore ideas, solve creative challenges, and collaborate with friends and family. Cost is included with general admission, no registration requested.

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 12/05.  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 Sports Campout Planning - Jan. 12-14

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 12th.  We will be going to Brandy Wine for snow sport activities on Saturday, January 13th.  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 25 spots in the cabin; any above this amount will be tent camping if they wish to go. 

January’s Theme is Local History 

November Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Government & Citizenship

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2017-2018 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 November 12th 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 November 5th 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: Backpacking on the Shawnee Backpack Trail -  Portsmouth, Ohio Date: Nov. 17-19 [2 Nights] Location:   Camp Oyo-Portsmouth, Ohio             Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM Return Sunday @ 11:30AM                Cost: $0.00 Must buy your own food  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  11/14/2017

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. Order of the Arrow Members

OA Members - don’t forget that the District OA meeting is always on the first Thursday of the month at the the First Presbyterian Church.  They need your input to make the Chapter be successful.  Please plan to attend!

7.Troop Elections – November 7

For those Scout wanting to work on their positions of responsibility within the troop, we will be holding our troop elections on November 1st for Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders.  Other positions will be available as well for those needing leadership roles within the troop for advancement. Those newly elected will be put to work quickly as the November PLC will be 11/12/2017 at 5 PM. 

8. Meeting with the Mayor – November 14th

Our meeting on the 14^th will include the mayor of Grove City – the Honorable Ike Stage.  He will be speaking to the Troop on this night as part of our monthly theme of Government and Citizenship.  The subject of his speaking will be understanding the “Your Constitutional Rights and Obligations as a US Citizen”.  This is a requirement for First Class Scout.  Please plan to attend and encourage your family to attend if they would like to as well.

9. Backpacking Trip - Nov. 17-19, 2017

We are planning to go backpacking this month - down on the Shawnee Backpack Trail.  We will be leaving Friday night [11/17] and staying at Camp Oyo - then onto the trail Saturday [11/18].  Please start your preparation now - each scout/adult will be responsible for your own food and cooking gear.  Troop tents or your own may be used.  If you have questions please ask!

10. Snow Sports Campout Planning - Jan. 12-14, 2018

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 12.  We will be going to Brandy Wine for snow sport activities on Saturday, January 13th.  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 be planning on tent camping with a cabin to possibly be cooking in for the weekend.  Please start planning accordingly. 

December's Theme is High Adventure Opportunities

Tonight is last popcorn turn-in

Parents and Scouts:

Don’t forget that tonight is the LAST chance to get your Popcorn Products turned in.  It will be at 7-8 PM at the First Presbyterian Church – over in the FC center area.

You should have any money and your forms as well. If you have a prize coming then your prize selection must be made.  If you have ANY ISSUES making this happen PLEASE contact either Mr. Dool or Myself.

Thanks -  

Sincerely,
Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

No meeting tonight and important info about popcorn

Parents and Scouts:

Please be aware that the scout meeting tonight has been canceled due to Halloween.  Please plan to attend next week; which will be our troop election night [we will meet even if school is not on this date]  Also – see the IMPORTANT note about popcorn fundraiser from Mr. Dool – below.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

From: Robert E Dool
Subject: Popcorn Info

Kirk please forward the following.

On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 7-8pm Mr. Dool, Mr. Bohanan and possibly Mrs. Elliott will be at the church for final popcorn and sales sheet turn in.  Here are the things you need:

1)     Any product you have checked out but not sold.  To put it bluntly if it is not returned your product or if you have not made arrangements with Mr. Dool, you own it.  For alternate arrangements contact Mr. Dool at 614-975-0925 by 9pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

2)     Bring you sales forms.  These are needed to make sure we get additional product ordered to cover where we ran short.  It is also needed to make sure you product and money balances all match.

3)     Have you prize selections made and ready.  If you have turned in your sales sheets you can email this to Mr. Dool. redool@columbus.rr.com

4)     Have all money ready for sales you have made.  We don’t expect you to pay for order we have not yet filled but everything else should be in.

If you have any questions call Mr. Dool

Thanks

Your Popcorn Kernels

Jared Brode's Eagle Court, popcorn, and no meeting on the 31st!

Parents and Scouts:

Here are a few notes regarding troop activities upcoming.

1.     We are having an Eagle Court of Honor this weekend for Jared Brode. Click here to see his flyer.  I would like all that can attend come and be a part of this ceremony.  I still need some scouts to assist in the ceremony. A few candle lighting parts and some reading parts.  Let me know if you can assist.

2.     Our meeting next week, October 31^st, has been canceled due to Grove City’s Halloween is this night.  I am sure all scouts will be going out trick or treating.  Be safe!

3.     Popcorn turn in has been moved to next Wednesday, 11/1.  ALL POPCORN AND MONEY MUST BE TURNED IN ON THIS NIGHT.  Please plan accordingly.

4.     With our meeting cancelled for next week, the first meeting in November [11/7] will be our Troop Elections for SPL and PL positions.  Please plan to have a simple speech prepared if you are planning to run for these positions. 

5.     Our next PLC meeting will not be until 11/12 so the newly elected SPL and Pl’s can be in charge.

6.     Troop Committee meeting will still be on 11/5 at 6 PM.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

Popcorn and Tenderfoot requirements

Popcorn

We are quickly approaching the end of our popcorn sale.  Our last day is October 31^st.  By that date we need to have all unsold product returned and copies of your sales forms turned in.  If you are done selling it would be helpful to get you records this week if possible.

Tenderfoot Flag Requirements

If you are working on your Tenderfoot rank.  One requirement is 7a. Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the U.S. flag.  Mr. Brode and I will be at the church at 6:30pm this Tuesday, October 24^th to help anyone who wants to complete this requirement.  If weather is bad we will practice inside.

Rob Dool

Creek Sweep

Parents and scouts:

Tonight I need to have those that CAN assist in this weekend’s Creek Sweep 2017 to sign.  We will  need to get an approximate number that will attend our breakfast as well.  So here are the details:

We will meet Saturday 10/14 at 7:30-8:00 am  at the First Presbyterian Church for Breakfast [pancakes and sausage]

We will be cleaning up Mulberry Run Creek this year.  Plan is to be on the creek by 9:00 am and done by 1:00 pm. 

Wear clothes that can get dirty.  Gloves and boots are a great add.  Wool socks will make your wet feet stay warm even after getting in the creek.  If you have hip waders – bring them.

Looking for Lots of Troop 136 help.  It will go toward community service hours that you might need for scouts [or school – future National Honor Society members?].  Also - If you are needing to work on Camping merit badge this will also go toward the requirement of assisting on a conservation project.

Please be there at the meeting as sign up there – or let me know by email.

Thanks 

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

OA meeting is tomorrow (Thursday)

OA members:

Don’t forget that tomorrow night the OA will be meeting at 7 pm – at the First Presbyterian Church.  Please plan to come and be a part of the activity that they will be working on for this next year. 

They need YOU!

Wear your OA Sash!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

October Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: First Aid

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2017-2018 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 November 12th 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 November 5th 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: Ohio Valley Fall Camp O Ree Date: Oct. 9/29-10/1 [2 Nights] Location: Mount Oval, Circleville, Ohio             Leave Friday @ 6:30 PM Return Sunday @ 11:30AM                Cost: $24.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  DONE!

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. Eagle Court of Honors - October 22^nd and  October 29th!

Please plan to attend the upcoming Eagle Court of Honors for Ben Caskey and Jared Brode.  Ben will have his presentation on October 22nd at 3 PM and Jared Brode will have his on October 29^th also  at 3 PM - at the First Presbyterian Church. We will need scouts to participate in these ceremonies – so please plan to assist. 

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 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 go into your scout account.  If you need assistance or product to sell please get with Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Spencer or Mr. Dool, our Popcorn Kernal Team!.

8. Creek Sweep - October 14th

We will once again host the 8th 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 Brown 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.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 1st 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 – Location – We will be gong Camp Oyo and Backpacking along the Shawnee Trail..  We will be leaving Friday night [11/17] and will be staying in the cabins at Camp Oyo, then onto the trail Saturday [11/18].  The hike will be 4-5 miles. Please start your preparation now.  More information on this trip will be coming out later this month.

November's Theme is Government at Citizenship

Court of Honor tonight, campout permission slips, and popcorn competition

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that tonight we will hold our Fall Troop 136 Court of Honor.  All advancement that has been earned since June will be recognized and awarded.  Please plan to come and be a part of this ceremony to see our scouts receive their awards.  We will start at 7:00 pm [remember – class A.  wear your sash too!]

Also – tonight will be the last night to turn in permission slips for our campout this coming weekend.  We will leave on Friday night at 6:30 pm – cost is $24.00. 

One more item – Don’t forget about that Popcorn sale!  We have a contest tonight at the meeting.  Bring your form and be able to show:  see below message from Mr Dool…..

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

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Kirk, please forward to scouts.

Tonight at the Court of Honor we will be awarding our first popcorn sales competition prize.  The prize will be awarded to the scout reporting the single largest order to date.  To qualify, you must bring you sales sheet to me for verification before the ceremony begins.

Thanks

Rob Dool

Spencer Wolfe

Parents and Scouts:

Please plan to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Spencer Wolfe which will be today at 2:00 PM.  It will be held at the First Presbyterian Church. 

Please help congratulate Spencer upon his achievement.

See you there!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Hog Roast - Tag Sale THANK YOU to ALL!

Parents and Scouts:

I realize this Thank you is a little late, but I took yesterday off and now I am back at it! 

I really appreciated ALL that were able to help this past weekend!  What an effort by all.  I don’t know where to start…but a BIG Thanks!

We had plenty of desserts – thanks!  [we’ll use the left overs for our Court of Honor next week!]

All of the clean-up was done by 8:15 pm and I was out the door by 8:30 on Saturday Night!  Only by the help of MANY was that able to occur.  What a group we have to make this capable. Thank you to all!

Our earnings are still being tabulated – we have about 100 boy hours of work through the weekend and once we get all of the profits calculated we will report those that made money by either selling items at the Tag Sale or working the event – or Both!

As for the Hog – we do have some left over. If you wish to buy some please do so tomorrow night.  It is $10.00 per pound.  We also have a few sides left they are $5.00 per 32 oz. container – it is first come – So don’t be late if you wish to get some of the goodies.

Don’t forget to be thinking about POPCORN!  The sale has started!  Be sure to pick up your order form and any product that is available – then start to SELL-SELL-SELL!

See you tomorrow night!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Hog Roast, Tag Sale, and Popcorn!

Parents and Scouts:

HOG ROAST – TAG SALE

We are getting all geared up for the Hog Roast and Tag Sale which will take place THIS coming weekend.  Click here for the sign up sheets.  If you have signed up or still wish to sign up PLEASE review the times that are still available.  [we need you!]  We have spots available  in our Hog Roast, Tag Sale and Walking in the Parade.   I will have details and be able to answer any questions tomorrow night at our meeting.  Don’t forget about the deserts needed for the Hog Roast Dinner.

POPCORN

There will be a Popcorn kick off tomorrow night at the troop meeting.  There will be samples of the popcorn products that will be for sale also for you to try.  I encourage ALL scouts to make an effort to sell a few items – all of the money that they make goes to THEIR Scout account [32% of the sale price].  Please be there to listen and get all of the details.

See you tomorrow night!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

September Newsletter and help needed for the hog roast and tag sale

Parents and Scouts:

Attached is our newsletter for September.  Remember that our BSA meetings will now be a Class A uniform attire – since we will be After Labor Day.

I have also included the October Campout permission slip, which will be the 9/29-10/1 weekend.  

We are still needing additional help for the Hog Roast and Tag Sale.  I hope that we have a great turnout for items in the sale as well.  I will have the sign-up sheets at the meeting on Tuesday for those wish to sign up.  We will also be asking for each scout to bring 2 dozen brownies, cookies, or the like for the Hog Roast dinner dessert options. These should be brought to the church on either Friday the 15^th or Saturday morning the 16^th before 8:30 AM.   If you have any questions about this event please let me know. 

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

Our Theme this Month is: Cooking

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2017-2018 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 1st 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 October 1st 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: Camp Butler, Peninsula Ohio & Go Ape! Treetop Canopy and Zipline Course : Cleveland, OH Date: Sept. 9-10, 2017 Location: - Peninsula Ohio & Cleveland, OH             Leave Saturday   9/9 @  7:00 AM Return Sunday  9/10 @  12:30 PM             Cost: $60 Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  9/5/2017

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. September Campout – THIS WEEKEND 9/9-9/10 -  BE READY!

We have our September campout coming up very quickly. We are going on a Ziplining adventure up in the Cleveland area. We will leave this coming Saturday morning.

5. Back to Class A uniforms!

After Labor Day we will be reverting back to the Class A uniforms for our BSA meetings – starting this coming Tuesday, 9/5. You should make every effort to come to the meeting in the correct attire. [You don’t play football in your BSA Uniform, so don’t wear your Football uniform to the BSA meeting – Plan accordingly]

 5. Program Plan for 2017-2018

We have finalized our next year’s program. It was e-mailed out to all Parents and scout on my e-mail list. If you did not receive this let me know or check the website.

6. Troop Tag Sale - Sept. 16th

The Tag Sale will be on the 16th of September. It will coincide with the Arts in the Alley weekend activity [Hog Roast Too!]. Plan to bring items for the sale on Friday evening, September 15th for setting up the event. Remember that 75% of what you sell at this event will go to your son’s scout account. These items should already be marked and priced. We will need both parents and scouts to work this event. If you can sign up please let Kirk Bohanan know.

7. Hog Roast Fund-raiser - Sept. 16th

We will hold our 9th annual Hog Roast Fund-raiser. It will be September 16th at the church. PLEASE plan on attending and Helping out. The boys will earn money for their Scout Accounts. We will need Desserts! We would like each scout to bring 1-2 dozen cookies or Brownies on Friday 9/15 or early Saturday morning 9/16 for part of the Hog roast dinners that we will prepare.

8. Walking in the Art in the Alley Parade - Sept. 16th

We have been asked to assist in carrying a large American Flag in the Arts in the Alley Parade along with other scouts form other Troops. I will need 5-6 scouts to do this activity. Others will be needed to also walk and advertise the Hog Roast and Tag Sale. That will be done with the Pack 136 group.

9. Eagle Scout Court of Honor to be held this month

We will hold Two Eagle Scout Court of Honors this month. The first will be for Jared Brode on Sunday September 17th at the First Presbyterian Church. We will also have a Court of Honor for Spencer Wolfe on September 24th, also at the church, We will have times of these events out later this month, but mark your calendar for these events. We hope all can attend to help celebrate with these Scouts and their families

10. BSA Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS from summer camp are now on file for the next 9 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.

11. POPCORN SALE STARTS THIS MONTH - SELL-SELL SELL!

We will have our Popcorn Kick off on September 13th at the Troop meeting. Please plan to be there to get all of the information on product and prize incentives. The sale will begin 17th of September. Product pick-up will be the weekend of September 16th at the church. More details on this at the popcorn kickoff on the 12th. The sale will go on through the first week of November.

12. Troop Court of Honor – Sept. 26th

We will have our Fall Court of Honor on September 26th at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00. All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by September 19th. Please plan to have your parents come and be apart of this event. The scouts will be asked to bring a dessert for this event.

13. October Campout – Ohio Valley Camporee 9/29-10/1

We will have our Fall Ohio Valley Camporee during the weekend of September 29-October 1. It will be at Mt Oval in Circleville. I have permission slips for this event so we can start to prepare for the outing. Please note the date being very early in October and we will need to get the permission slips back by the 9/26 Scout meeting.

14. Kroger Plus card usage - important reminder...

If you currently are using the Kroger Community Rewards program to support the Troop you need to follow up as directed to get credit for you scout account. You will need to go to your Kroger reward website and print off the page that tells how much you have contributed toward our organization in the community rewards section. You will have until the end of September to bring the documentation of your participation in the rewards section area to get your credit for the latest amount received.

October’s Theme is First Aid 

Reminders for Campout this weekend

Scouts and Leaders:

For those going this weekend:

Don’t forget to bring you helmet – check your bike out to make sure you are ready for the hike.

Bring your water bottle

It would be a good idea to have a small day pack for carrying your lunch [we will make that morning at camp]

If you wish to fish – bring your gear [over 16 needs a license]

If you want to wade in the river – bring gear for that too.

Let’s have fun!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

Popcorn Kernel(s) needed

Parents:

This fall is coming up fast and the annual Boy Scout  Popcorn Sale is to kick off in September.  We are still on the hunt for a person[s] to take the role as our Troop Popcorn Kernal.  The Boy Scouts have a training class put on by the Council that will be 8/15 or 8/23 to get anyone up to speed on how it is to be done.  Please respond back to me asap if you are interested and I can get you the details.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136 

August Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is:  Sports

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2016-2017 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 August 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 August 6th at 6:00 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: This month’s campout a Date: Aug. 19-20 [1 Night] Location: Marrow, Ohio             Little Miami Canoe Livery Leave Saturday @ 7:30 AM Return Sunday @ 12:00 PM             Cost: $14 Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  8/15/2017

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. Become a Den Chief for the Cub Pack  

You can become a Den Chief – You must be First Class Rank and go through a training course. This course will be given at the end of August..  This will count as a position of Leadership Responsibility, which is needed for the Ranks from Star to Eagle.  See Kirk for details.

6. Camp out this month

The troop will be going camping this month August 19^th  to Marrow Ohio – planning to stay at the Little Miami Cone Livery where the scouts will bike.   To go biking, you must prepare yourself and make sure your bike is ready – and you must wear a Bike helmet.[cost will be $14.00] 

7. Program Plan for 2017-2018

We have developed our next year’s program. Look for this to be out soon. Remember - some updates and change may occur throughout the year.

8. Troop Tag Sale - Sept. 16th

The Tag Sale will be on the 16^th of September.  It will coincide with the Arts in the Alley weekend activity [Hog Roast Too!].  Plan to bring items for the sale on Friday, September 15th for setting up the event. Remember that 75% of what you sell at this event will go to your son’s scout account. These items should already be marked and priced.  We will need both parents and scouts to work this event.  If you can sign up please let Kirk Bohanan know. 

9. Hog Roast Fund-raiser Next Month Too! [Sept. 16th]

We will hold our annual Hog Roast Fund-raiser.  It will be September 16^th at the church.  PLEASE plan on attending and HELP out.  See additional e-mails and information about this event.  The boys will earn money for their Scout Accounts.

10. 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 MAKE A COPY AND TURN ONE IN TO THE TROOP.  KEEP ONE FOR YOUR RECORDS AND JUST INCASE WE MISPLACE OUR COPY.

11. POPCORN SALE STARTS IN SEPTEMBER!

We will have our Popcorn Kick off in September.  Please be ready to get all of the information on product and prize incentives.  The sale will begin in late September. We will have information on when and where you can get popcorn for take and deliver orders.

12. Court of Honor – Sept. 26th

We will have our Fall Court of Honor on September 26^th at the First Presbyterian Church, starting at 7:00.   This ceremony will award all of the advancement that has been earned this summer.  All Advancement for this COH will need to be turned in by September 19th. Please plan to have your parents come and be apart of this event. 

September’s Theme is Cooking