Tuesday, December 13, 2022

December

 You may not have received a weekly e-mail from me in a while.  I was focused on the recharter and was able to send most messages using the Band app.  I am hoping to get back to the weekly emails.

 
New SPL and PLC:
SPL - Payton H.
ASPL - Henry C.
ASPL - Nick B.
Scribe - Henry C.
Quartermaster - Charles H.

Dragons PL - Nick B.
Dragons APL - Alex R.
Blackhawks PL - Calvin C.
Blackhawks APL - Charles H.
Alpha Dogs PL - Zack N.
Alpha Dogs APL - Open

Church sleepover:
This weekend, the church is not available until after 8:30.  There is a church potluck on Friday night.  I will be asking the Troop tonight if they want to stay overnight on Saturday night.  If so, we will arrive a little later than normal and we can sleep in on Saturday morning since the Urban Air does not open until 11:00 am.  I will not be able to stay all day.  I can stay until about 2 pm.I will be checking with the other leaders to see if there will be adults.  I will know more later tonight.  

UrbanAir:
Sky Rider, Ropes Course, Climbing Walls, Warrior Course, Battle Beam, Tubes - Indoor Playground, Climbing Hill, Basic Trampolines

Pie in the Face:
This is an annual tradition and an incentive for the Scouts to earn rank, merit badges and sell popcorn.  Every Scout who has completed three merit badges that are not Eagle required will be able to throw one pie, every Eagle required merit badge will be one pie each, every rank earned in 2022 will earn one pie throw and every $300 sold will earn one pie throw.  This will happen next week on December 20th.

Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
We had a fun backpacking event and everyone was able to earn the Polar Bear patch since we slept outside on Saturday night.  These will be awarded at the next Court of Honor.

NYLT:
The registration opened up and we have three Scouts registered now.  If you are First Class and above and want to participate, please let me know.

Recharter:
Recharter has been completed.  There will be some that may not be receiving an email after December.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know if you do not receive an email in January.

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1:
We have a new campsite, Flatrock.  This was decided at the end of summer camp last year and is a really good spot near the main road and close to the showers.  Here is the message from Camp Ransburg:

Season’s Greetings from Camp Ransburg!

Thank you for registering your Troop for summer camp 2023. Whether your Troop is returning, or this will be their first time attending, we are excited for Scouts and leaders to experience all that Ransburg Scout Reservation has to offer!

 

If you have not already, now is the time to promote summer camp to your Scouts and families and get a commitment from them.  A great promotional tool is the new camp experience guide (attached.)  Inside this guide Scouts and adults can learn about the programs offered at Ransburg, as well as information to plan for camp. The 2023 camp fees have been published on the event page. Please start communicating the fees to your families now so that they can plan and prepare to make payments on time.

 Ransburg_Camp_Experience_Guide.pdf

We are excited to announce that camp is going all inclusive. Much like an all-inclusive resort this means all standard programs and merit badges are included at no additional cost. Special programs or trips may have an onsite fee. This means no more standing in line at the trading post to buy merit badge kits or program tickets and more time having fun.

 

Over the next six months, we will be sending emails to help keep your unit up to date with important information and deadlines.  Please take a moment to verify that the person listed as the registration contact is indeed the correct person to receive these emails. If there is a volunteer who you think would benefit from receiving monthly emails, you can include their email address under the registration contact tab.

Thank you for putting your trust in us to provide your Scouts with a top notch and unparalleled summer camp experience. If you have any questions about your unit’s registration or the content in this email, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 

From all of us at the Crossroads of America Council, we wish you and your family a safe, healthy, and happy holiday!


Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15:
We are back in Pine Grove A again this year!  Here is the link about summer camp next year:

Upcoming dates:
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 6 - PLC Meeting @ 3:00
November 6 - Committee Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 4- PLC Meeting @ 3:00
December 4 - Committee Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout? Location still needs to be reserved.  
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting and Pie the Scoutmaster

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

October

 Hi Troop 136!

Three items that are very important!!

1.  Fleece:  
Please complete the fleece order by next Tuesday, October 18th.  We will not order until next year.  Only 17 responses so far and you can use this link to check your order!

2.  Recharter:
Please complete the recharter questionnaire by next Tuesday, October 18th. Only 12 responses so far.

3.  Popcorn:
How much have you sold?  DId you know that in December the Scoutmaster pie in the face, you get to throw a pie at the Scoutmaster for every $300 you sell!  Last year, there were several Scouts who earned several pies from selling popcorn.  You can always bring in your orders every Scout meeting and pick up the popcorn you sell.  You can also check out popcorn as well.  See Christa for more information about popcorn.  

Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
This event will still happen, but a little later than originally planned because of the Creek Sweep.  Here is the signup!  Sign up by November 8th.
We will stay in the Blockhouse Top and Bottom cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.  I know this is a change, but this later trip in November will be a fun one that you will enjoy in the cooler weather. 
 Permission slip - Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip - N...

NYLT:
The registration opened up and we have three Scouts registered now.  If you are First Class and above and want to participate, please let me know.


Upcoming dates:
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 6 - PLC Meeting @ 3:00
November 6 - Committee Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 4- PLC Meeting @ 3:00
December 4 - Committee Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Vertical Adventures?  Need to finalize plans
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting and Pie the Scoutmaster

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

October

 Hi Troop 136!


Fleece:  
Please complete the fleece order by next Tuesday, October 18th.  We will not order until next year.

Recharter:
Please complete the recharter questionnaire by next Tuesday, October 18th. 

Popcorn:
How much have you sold?  DId you know that in December the Scoutmaster pie in the face, you get to throw a pie at the Scoutmaster for every $300 you sell!  Last year, there were several Scouts who earned several pies from selling popcorn.  You can always bring in your orders every Scout meeting and pick up the popcorn you sell.  You can also check out popcorn as well.  See Christa for more information about popcorn.  

Creek Sweep October 8th:
The Creek Sweep was great!  We had a total of 23 people participate from several Troops in the area.

Three Eagles Shootout October 9th:
We had six Scouts participate at this event.  Another fun event.

October 14-16 Campout
Zack has some ideas for the campout.  I think he plans to share at the meeting what he wants to do this weekend. 
 
Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
This event will still happen, but a little later than originally planned because of the Creek Sweep.  Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.  I know this is a change, but this later trip in November will be a fun one that you will enjoy in the cooler weather. 
 Permission slip - Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip - N...

NYLT:
The registration opened up and we have three Scouts registered now.  If you are First Class and above and want to participate, please let me know.

Recharter:
You will be receiving an email from me regarding the recharter.  Since we occasionally change emails and phone numbers, I will be asking for this again for you and your Scout.  I know it is a pain, but with over 100 contacts for both Scouts and Adults, I think this is the best way to help me manage the contact list.  We will be checking in October to see who wants to continue next year.  If you decide to not continue and want to be removed from the mailing list, just reply and I will remove you.  For those continuing, please complete the form.  I would like to have this done by the end of the month.


Upcoming dates:
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - First Baptist Campout (Show up at the church on Friday night - Zack will share more information regarding a time to show up)
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 6 - PLC Meeting @ 3:00
November 6 - Committee Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 4- PLC Meeting @ 3:00
December 4 - Committee Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout? Location still needs to be reserved.  
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting and Pie the Scoutmaster

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

October

 Hi Troop 136!


Popcorn:
How much have you sold?  DId you know that in December the Scoutmaster pie in the face, you get to throw a pie at the Scoutmaster for every $300 you sell!  Last year, there were several Scouts who earned several pies from selling popcorn.  You can always bring in your orders every Scout meeting and pick up the popcorn you sell.  You can also check out popcorn as well.  See Christa for more information about popcorn.  

Creek Sweep October 8th:
Saturday, October 8th will be our annual Creek Sweep.  Please wear old clothes and bring gloves.  You will more than likely get wet and dirty, but you will have fun as we walk the creeks and pick up trash.  You will receive an annual patch for this event.  I need to know if you are coming this Tuesday!  We will meet at the old Brookpark Middle School at 8:30 am.

Three Eagles Shootout October 9th:
Below is the sign up genius.  The cost is $10.  PLC decided no camping on Saturday night.  Be at the church at 7:15.  We will leave at 7:30.  We will arrive back at about 3:00 pm.  Bring your own lunch.  The PLC did not want to plan a lunch so pack your own.  I need to know if you are coming this Tuesday!
October 14-16 Campout
We still don't have much time to plan this event, so bring your ideas to the PLC tonight and let them know!   This campout will be at First Baptist Church on Orders Road in Grove City.  The PLC did not finalize any plans!  What do you want to do?  Let the SPL know!  I need to know this week what your plans are for the campout! Meal plan?  So much that has not been discussed or decided! 
 
Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
This event will still happen, but a little later than originally planned because of the Creek Sweep.  Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.  I know this is a change, but this later trip in November will be a fun one that you will enjoy in the cooler weather. 
 Permission slip - Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip - N...

NYLT:
If you are a First Class Scout and want to attend NYLT In 2023, please look at the dates and let me know.  Registrations fill up soon.  Normally the spring NYLT dates fill up very quickly.  The spring dates are normally taken in December or January and the summer dates are normally gone in January and February.  Let us know and you will put up a $100 deposit and you will receive the $100 deposit for attending and completing your bolo once you are done with both.  This is a great leadership opportunity for Scouts.

Scouts participating in other Scouting activities:
I strongly encourage Scouts to sign up and go to events, even if we do not go as a Troop.  I have participated in many events that we have signed up for on our own and attended.  You can participate in any events that are offered through our council and/or other councils.  I think these activities are great and if you are able, I encourage you to go and create your own adventure. If you go on your own, please do so knowing that you represent the Troop.  If you are joining another Troop for an event, please let the Scoutmaster know before attending.   

Recharter:
You will be receiving an email from me regarding the recharter.  Since we occasionally change emails and phone numbers, I will be asking for this again for you and your Scout.  I know it is a pain, but with over 100 contacts for both Scouts and Adults, I think this is the best way to help me manage the contact list.  We will be checking in October to see who wants to continue next year.  If you decide to not continue and want to be removed from the mailing list, just reply and I will remove you.  For those continuing, please complete the form.  I would like to have this done by the end of the month.


Upcoming dates:
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 8 - Creek Sweep for Conservation Hours 8:30 at the old Brookpark Middle School 
October 9 - Three Eagles Shootout meet at 7:15
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - First Baptist Campout
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 6 - PLC Meeting @ 3:00
November 6 - Committee Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 4- PLC Meeting @ 3:00
December 4 - Committee Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout? Location still needs to be reserved.  
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting and Pie the Scoutmaster

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

September

Hi Troop 136!

We have a Court of Honor tonight!  Parents are encouraged to come and stay for this event.

PeterLoon Permission Forms, medical forms and Youth Protection Forms:
Hi!  I need the permission forms from everyone and I also need a medical form if you have not provided one yet. This is for adults and Scouts.
I also need a copy of the Youth Protection Forms from the adults.  I have most, but will send you a note if I need for you to complete the Youth Protection Training before this weekend.

Creek Sweep October 8th:
Saturday, October 8th will be our annual Creek Sweep.  Please wear old clothes and bring gloves.  You will more than likely get wet and dirty, but you will have fun as we walk the creeks and pick up trash.  You will receive an annual patch for this event.

Three Eagles Shootout October 9th:
Here is the sign up genius.  The cost is $10.
Do you want to camp on Saturday night?  Let the PLC know.  They will make the decision at the PLC Meeting on Sunday.

October 14-16 Campout
We don't have much time to plan this event, so bring your ideas to the PLC meeting or let your Patrol Leader know what you want to do.   This campout will be at First Baptist on Orders Road in Grove City. 
 
Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
This event will still happen, but a little later than originally planned because of the Creek Sweep.  Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.  I know this is a change, but this later trip in November will be a fun one that you will enjoy in the cooler weather.  I will share the signup and permission slip later.

Upcoming dates:
September 27 - Court of Honor
September 30-October 2 - PeterLoon 
October 2 - PLC Meeting @ 4:30
October 2 - Committee Meeting
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 8 - Three Eagles Shootout??
October 8 - Creek Sweep for Conservation Hours??
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - First Baptist Campout
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 6 - PLC Meeting @ 3:00
November 6 - Committee Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 4- PLC Meeting @ 3:00
December 4 - Committee Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout? Location still needs to be reserved.  
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting and Pie the Scoutmaster

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1

Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15 

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

August

 Hi Troop 136!


We have a Troop meeting tomorrow night!  I see on the Band app one of the games is to pitch a tent.  Bring your tent tomorrow night.

Put-In-Bay Trip - 
Since the Camporee was cancelled and I suggested the PLC get some ideas together, but since I did not see much on the Band app for the PLC, I thought I would see if we were to continue to go to the Put-In-Bay area and just do our own trip.  We have four adults and there are 12 Scouts.  We will have room for four people in each vehicle.  We will camp nearby the Miller Ferry and travel to the island and do the adventures we have done in the past, but on our own as a Troop.  We will rent a golf cart and visit the attractions.  We will need to pack lunch for Saturday or plan to eat on the island.  I think I will let the Troop decide what they want to do at the beginning of the meeting tomorrow night.  If they want to continue with this idea, we will use this permission form for those in attendance.  We might be able to do the trip for less than $75.  That will depend on where we camp and the cost of the golf carts.

Court of Honor:  We will not be able to access the building on September 20th. Our Court of Honor will be on September 27th. The PLC has requested access to the parking lot area.  I will find out if we can use the firepit area.  I will also challenge the PLC to think about visiting a location other than the church since we have the ability to do so.  Think about where you would like to go as a Troop.  We will talk tomorrow night to see if there is an interest in going to another location for this night for a meeting.

Arts in the Alley parade September 17th:
We will have the opportunity to earn service hours by carrying the flag for the beginning of the parade on September 17th.  Plan to be at the CVS at the corner of US Highway 62 and Southwest BLVD at 8:30.  The parade begins at 9:30 and we are normally done by about 10:00 am.  You can meet your Scout at Park Street Intermediate at 10:00 am.

Creek Sweep October 8th:
This date was changed.  I had it wrong on my calendar.  This is the same date for the Three Eagles Shootout.  
I will see if we have Scouts interested in the Three Eagles Shootout or the Creek Sweep.  We cannot do both.

October 14-16 Campout
Since the Creek Sweep has been moved to the 8th, we will have time to do this weekend.  What does the Troop want to do?  We have some time to plan this, so bring your ideas.  This campout will be at First Baptist on Orders Road in Grove City. 
 
Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
This event will still happen, but a little later than originally planned because of the Creek Sweep.  Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.  I know this is a change, but this later trip in November will be a fun one that you will enjoy in the cooler weather.  I will share the signup and permission slip later.

Upcoming dates:
September 6 - Troop Meeting
September 9-11 - Put-in-Bay Camporee Campout?  TBD at the meeting
September 13 - Troop Meeting
September 20 - No Troop Meeting in the building....PLC will come up with a plan for this night
September 27 - Court of Honor
September 30-October 2 - PeterLoon 
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 8 - Three Eagles Shootout??
October 8 - Creek Sweep for Conservation Hours??
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - First Baptist Campout
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week 
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout? Location still needs to be reserved.  
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

August

   Hi Troop 136!


We have a Troop meeting tonight!  It will be focused on advancement so bring your books so we can update Scoutbook. You will also be able to meet with leaders individually to get some advancement signed off in preparation for the Court of Honor this month. The PLC will begin meeting at 6:30 in the FLC and will plan the meetings for September and October.  The PLC had a meeting scheduled on Sunday, but with a lot of activities, only two Scouts were able to make it.  So the decision was made to include some time at the meeting tonight to plan and also allow Scouts to update their Scout Books and work on advancements they want to be as part of the September Court of Honor. 

Court of Honor:  We will not be able to access the building on September 20th. Our Court of Honor will be on September 27th. 

September 9-11 Port Clinton campout:
Here is the permission form for the campout.  We will plan to meet at the church at 4:30 pm and plan to leave at 5:00 pm.  I know this may mean that some Scouts may need to have things packed before they go to school on the 9th, but this will allow us three hours to travel to Port Clinton in traffic during rush hour and I hope we can get there with at least a little bit of daylight to set up tents.
 Permission slip - Port Clinton Campout - Septem...

Arts in the Alley parade:
We will have the opportunity to earn service hours by carrying the flag for the beginning of the parade on September 17th.  Plan to be at the CVS at the corner of US Highway 62 and Southwest BLVD at 8:30.  The parade begins at 9:30 and we are normally done by about 10:00 am.  You can meet your Scout at Park Street Intermediate at 10:00 am.

Creek Sweep October 15th:
There were a few changes that happened at the Troop Committee meeting.  It was decided that the Troop wanted to help with the city planned event for the Creek Sweep.  This is a combination event for both the city and Troops and allows Scout to earn the three hours of Conservation most of them need for advancement.  I will send out a signup later for the Creek Sweep.
Creek Sweep: October 15th at 8:00-12:00
 Permission slip - First Baptist Campout - Octob...

We will be having a campout that weekend to help the Scouts earn camping nights.  This will be planned for both Friday, October 14th and Saturday, October 15th.  The morning will be helping with the Creek Sweep and the afternoon will be focused on advancement activities that will be planned by the PLC.  A merit badge or other activity that needs more time to complete could be done this afternoon into the evening.  This is also the same weekend the Pack will be camping.  This campout will be at First Baptist on Orders Road in Grove City.

Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 11/11-13:
This event will still happen, but a little later than originally planned because of the Creek Sweep.  Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.  I know this is a change, but this later trip in November will be a fun one that you will enjoy in the cooler weather.  I will share the signup and permission slip later.

Upcoming dates:
August 30 - PLC Meeting beginning at 6:30 and Advancement beginning at 7 pm 
September 6 - Troop Meeting
September 9-11 - Put-in-Bay Camporee Campout
September 13 - Troop Meeting
September 20 - No Troop Meeting at the building....PLC will come up with a plan for this night
September 27 - Court of Honor
September 30-October 2 - PeterLoon 
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - First Baptist Campout
October 15 - Creek Sweep 
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 11-13 Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week 
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout? Location still needs to be reserved.  
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

August

 Hi Troop 136!


I hope that you are enjoying the last few days before school starts.  I has been a very eventful summer with all of the stuff you normally do with the family and with the Scouts.  I hope you had a great time and made a lot of memories.  These are important because you will look back and enjoy the fond memories.  Take a lot of pictures so that you can reflect on the many memories that you are making in the future.

Meeting on August 16th:
At the August 16th meeting, there will be fewer people there.  I know that Jackson Middle School and Grove City Christian have their Open House tonight.  Grove City High School has their schedule pick-up this afternoon for incoming freshmen.  Payton will be the SPL tonight and Roland Guay will be the Scoutmaster tonight.  Zack has already contacted those in charge of the flags and the skills activity.  His plan was to meet outside the entire month of August, so please plan to meet at the firepit area.
The monthly planning theme is  Fishing.

Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 10/14-16:
Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.

Upcoming dates:
July 31 - PLC Meeting at the church starting at 3 pm
July 31 - Troop Committee Meeting starting at 7 pm
August 2 - Troop Meeting
August 5 - Columbus Clippers Game sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd
August 9 - Troop Meeting
August 16 - Troop Meeting
August 21 - Columbus Crew Game sign up by Tuesday, August 9th
August 23 - No Troop Meeting - this is normally the first week of school for many Scouts and this will allow families to focus getting ready and the transition from summer to school
August 30 - Troop Meeting
September 6 - Troop Meeting
September 9-11 - Put-in-Bay Camporee Campout
September 13 - Troop Meeting
September 20 - Court of Honor
September 27 - Troop Meeting
September 30-October 2 - PeterLoon 
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - Camp Oyo Hiking Campout 
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
Nothing planned for camping yet in November - the PLC will make this plan this at the next PLC Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week 
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout?
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

August

 Hi Troop 136!


Summer is almost over!  There are a couple of deadlines tonight:
1. Columbus Clippers - Due August 2nd (Adults sign if you are going!)
2. PeterLoon - Due August 2nd (Adults sign if you are going!)
3. Columbus Crew - Due August 9th (Adults sign if you are going!)
4. Put-in-Bay Campout - Due August 9th (Adults sign if you are going!)


Meeting on August 2nd:
At the August 2nd meeting, the PLC came up with a plan.  Here is the meeting plan:  8/2/22
Be sure to bring your fishing poles tonight and again next week.  The PLC is planning for all of the meeting to be outside.  The monthly planning theme is  Fishing.

Yearly Planning:
The PLC discussed all of the submitted items at 3 pm on Sunday.  We spent about two hours going through the most voted for activities and have a rough draft to share with the Troop tonight regarding the monthly planning topics and activities.  Based on this feedback and a review from the Troop Committee, we will be sharing the yearly plan for 2022-2023 later this month.


Columbus Clippers sign up:
Sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd.  I will be placing the order at the end of the meeting. We will check your Scout account, or you may make a payment at the meeting.

Columbus Crew sign up:
Sign up by Tuesday, August 9th.  I will be placing the order at the end of the meeting. We will check your Scout account, or you may make a payment at the meeting.

Put-in-Bay Camping Trip, September 9-11:
This is on the PLC planning for this year, but will be discussed at the meeting on Monday. Sign up by Tuesday, August 9th.  This will allow us time to purchase the tickets and to get them before we leave September 9-11.  Here is the website with more information.  The cost for the trip would be $75 per person.  The location has changed.  We are no longer on the island.  There is no trip to the island.  We do not have a partnership with the National Park Service like we have in the past.

The cost of the camporee is $75 per camper. Registration includes:

  • Camping on the shore of Lake Erie
  • Fishing pier and beach for swimming at Waterworks Park
  • 5 meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast)
  • Euchre Tournament
  • Scavenger Hunt – Geocache tour of Port Clinton
  • Outlaw Dutch Oven Cookoff
  • Port Clinton Lighthouse Tour
  • Merit Badge Opportunities* (Fishing, Fingerprinting)
  • Kite Regatta
  • Fishing Tournament
  • Camporee T-shirt
  • Camping fees
  • Video about where you would be camping:  Troop 360 Put-in-Bay

PeterLoon:

PETERLOON 2022

SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 2, 2022 • CAMP FRIEDLANDER, LOVELAND, OH

Peterloon is the Dan Beard Council’s large-scale bi-annual encampment for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA members. Our 2019 edition attracted over 6,000 Scouts to Camp Friedlander & Cub World. Peterloon was postponed from 2021, but we’re ready to see you in 2022!
Sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd.  
Here is the signup!  I will be purchasing tickets after the meeting.

Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 10/14-16:
Here is the signup!  Sign up by October 4th:
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.

Upcoming dates:
July 31 - PLC Meeting at the church starting at 3 pm
July 31 - Troop Committee Meeting starting at 7 pm
August 2 - Troop Meeting
August 5 - Columbus Clippers Game sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd
August 9 - Troop Meeting
August 16 - Troop Meeting
August 21 - Columbus Crew Game sign up by Tuesday, August 9th
August 23 - No Troop Meeting - this is normally the first week of school for many Scouts and this will allow families to focus getting ready and the transition from summer to school
August 30 - Troop Meeting
September 6 - Troop Meeting
September 9-11 - Put-in-Bay Camporee Campout sign up by Tuesday, August 9th
September 13 - Troop Meeting
September 20 - Court of Honor
September 27 - Troop Meeting
September 30-October 2 - PeterLoon  sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - Camp Oyo Hiking Campout - sign up by Tuesday, October 4th
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
Nothing planned for camping yet in November - the PLC will make this plan on August 2nd
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week 
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout?
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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Friday, July 29, 2022

July

 Hi Troop 136!

Meeting on August 2nd:
At the August 2nd meeting, we would not have access to the main room where we normally meet, the FLC.  The PLC is working on a plan.  We may still meet at the building, but it might be a different room or rooms.  They will decide on Sunday afternoon at the PLC Meeting what they want to do.  I will ask the SPL to post in the Band app what they plan to do on Tuesday.

Yearly Planning:
This Sunday, July 31, the PLC will be meeting to discuss the plan for next year.  They need your input.  Use this link to help with the planning for next year:
Even if you are not part of the PLC, you are more than welcome to come to the planning meeting at 3 pm.  You may come and your family may come as well.  I will share the results of the planning meeting once the Committee has approved the plan for the rest of 2022 and for all of 2023.

This was the yearly plan for 2021 and 2022.  Scouts and Adults are welcome to attend and help with the creation of the calendar.

Columbus Clippers sign up:
Sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd.  I will be placing the order at the end of the meeting. We will check your Scout account, or you may make a payment at the meeting.

Columbus Crew sign up:
Sign up by Tuesday, August 9th.  I will be placing the order at the end of the meeting. We will check your Scout account, or you may make a payment at the meeting.

Put-in-Bay Camping Trip, September 9-11:
This is on the PLC planning for this year, but will be discussed at the meeting on Monday. Sign up by Tuesday, August 9th.  This will allow us time to purchase the tickets and to get them before we leave September 9-11.  Here is the website with more information.  The cost for the trip would be $75 per person.  The location has changed.  We are no longer on the island.  There is no trip to the island.  We do not have a partnership with the National Park Service like we have in the past.

The cost of the camporee is $75 per camper. Registration includes:

  • Camping on the shore of Lake Erie
  • Fishing pier and beach for swimming at Waterworks Park
  • 5 meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast)
  • Euchre Tournament
  • Scavenger Hunt – Geocache tour of Port Clinton
  • Outlaw Dutch Oven Cookoff
  • Port Clinton Lighthouse Tour
  • Merit Badge Opportunities* (Fishing, Fingerprinting)
  • Kite Regatta
  • Fishing Tournament
  • Camporee T-shirt
  • Camping fees
  • Video about where you would be camping:  Troop 360 Put-in-Bay

PeterLoon:

PETERLOON 2022

SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 2, 2022 • CAMP FRIEDLANDER, LOVELAND, OH

Peterloon is the Dan Beard Council’s large-scale bi-annual encampment for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA members. Our 2019 edition attracted over 6,000 Scouts to Camp Friedlander & Cub World. Peterloon was postponed from 2021, but we’re ready to see you in 2022!
Sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd.  
Here is the signup!  I will be purchasing tickets after the meeting.

Camp Oyo Backpacking Trip 10/14-16:
Here is the signup!
We will stay in the cabin on Friday night.  We will backpack beginning on Saturday morning and camp Saturday night.

Upcoming dates:
July 31 - PLC Meeting at the church starting at 3 pm
July 31 - Troop Committee Meeting starting at 7 pm
August 2 - Troop Meeting
August 5 - Columbus Clippers Game sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd
August 9 - Troop Meeting
August 16 - Troop Meeting
August 21 - Columbus Crew Game sign up by Tuesday, August 9th
August 23 - No Troop Meeting - this is normally the first week of school for many Scouts and this will allow families to focus getting ready and the transition from summer to school
August 30 - Troop Meeting
September 6 - Troop Meeting
September 9-11 - Put-in-Bay Camporee Campout sign up by Tuesday, August 9th
September 13 - Troop Meeting
September 20 - Court of Honor
September 27 - Troop Meeting
September 30-October 2 - PeterLoon  sign up by Tuesday, August 2nd
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 14-16 - Camp Oyo Hiking Campout - sign up by Tuesday, October 4th
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
Nothing planned for camping yet in November - the PLC will make this plan on August 2nd
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting We will not be meeting this week 
November 29 - Troop Meeting
December 6 - Troop Meeting
December 9-11 - Christmas in the Cave campout?
December 13 - Troop Meeting
December 20 - Troop Meeting

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

July

 Hi Troop 136!


I hope you are recovering from the two weeks of summer camp this summer.  I was able to take a well deserved afternoon nap on Saturday afternoon and started to unpack.  We had a great time.  I will add photos to the Band app soon.  I am on vacation this week so Ron Newcomb will be the Scoutmaster tonight and Roland Guay will be the Scoutmaster next week on July 26th while I am away attending the National Order of the Arrow Conference in Knoxville Tennessee.  It should be a great time.  I know you will have a great time as well.

Meeting plans:
Opening - Alpha Dogs patrol
Skills Instruction - Explain the safety of the buddy system and buddy checks.
Henry will be presenting about this topic tonight.

The PLC wanted to do something different.  This meeting will be at Deer Creek.  The plan was to go swimming and have a fun dinner with hot dogs and hamburgers.  Sign up here if you are going next week.  Please sign up by Sunday, July 24th to allow time to purchase hot dogs and hamburgers for the event.
We will need a couple of adults to help with watching the Scouts swim.  Use the sign up genius to let us know if you can help with this.  I recommend at least one watching the Scouts swim take the safe swim defense course.  We will not need a lifeguard if we have an adult that has completed the safe swim defense course because it is a state park and the area where we will be swimming has a known depth.

August and September Events:  (I will send a signup genius later today for this event)
Columbus Clippers - August 5th
I sent an email seeking to see if people were interested in a Columbus Clippers overnight.  It seems they have both an overnight option and an option to just attend the game.  The prices are below.  I have included a signup genius.  We will use your Scout account to collect money for the payment.  I will leave the signup genius open until next Tuesday night.  I will close it and purchase the tickets on Wednesday next week.  Please sign up by Tuesday night.
Here is the signup genius for the Clippers game.

The Columbus Clippers welcome the Boy Scouts of America to the award-winning Huntington Park for the 21st Annual Boy Scouts Camporee with the Clippers!

Come out and join the family-fun atmosphere with your pack/troop, families, and friends! Enjoy great seats, a pre-game parade around the warning track, Post-Game movie, Breakfast and a Camporee Patch!!

Tickets:

$23 for Reserved Seats + SLEEPOVER

$17 for Bleacher Seats + SLEEPOVER

$10 for adults, $8 for youth/seniors for Reserved Seats, NO SLEEPOVER

$8 for adults, $6 for youth/seniors for Bleacher Seats, NO SLEEPOVER

*** If you are camping on the field after the game you must purchase a ticket for the $23 or $17 price


Columbus Crew - August 5th
I will send a signup genius for this event later tonight.  You will need to sign up by next Tuesday, July 26th.  I will make the purchases on Wednesday, July 27th.

SCUBA Diving Introduction:
July had Scuba Diving Introduction and August was a Lake Erie fishing trip.  We discussed these events at the last PLC Meeting and it was decided that since the Lake Erie fishing trip was so expensive that they wanted to have a Scuba Diving Introduction.  I will share more details with the PLC at the PLC Meeting on July 31st about what we can do in August to at least have a Scuba Diving introduction.

Port Clinton Camporee - September 9-11
This is something the PLC wanted to do again this year.  Here is the website: https://pccamporee.com/
Here is the signup genius to sign up for the event.  The cost is $75, but this does not include a round trip ticket to the island on Saturday.  I am not sure how much this will be.  When I find out, I will let you know. Here is what the website says:  https://millerferry.com/put-in-bay/put-in-bay-fares/


Upcoming dates:
July 19 - Troop Meeting
July 26 - Troop Meeting at Deer Creek Swimming Area
July 31 - PLC Meeting at the church
August 2 - Troop Meeting
August 9 - Troop Meeting
August 16 - Troop Meeting
August 23 - Troop Meeting
August 30 - Troop Meeting
September 6 - Troop Meeting
September 9-11 - Put-in-Bay Camporee
September 13 - Troop Meeting
September 20 - Troop Meeting
September 27 - Troop Meeting
October 4 - Troop Meeting
October 11 - Troop Meeting
October 18 - Troop Meeting
October 25 - Troop Meeting
November 1 - Troop Meeting
November 8 - Troop Meeting
November 15 - Troop Meeting
November 22 - No Meeting
November 29 - No Meeting

Here are the dates for summer camps next year.  Please add these to your calendar.  We have a great time and we encourage adults to attend:
Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1
Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15
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