Friday, June 16, 2023

June

 I wanted to take a moment to give everyone a reminder of some upcoming events.


1.  David S's Eagle Scout project will be this Saturday, June 17th at 9am.  If you signed up, please wear work clothes and boots.  Please bring gloves, a shovel if you have one, a water bottle and possibly a snack.  The time spent counts as service hours and we will be helping our Charitable Organization.

2  Camp Ransburg is just about a week away.  I wanted to take a moment to update everyone on a few items. 
  • Each attendee must have a completed and up to date medical forms A, B and C along with a copy of the front and back of the insurance card.  These will be collected prior to departure on Sunday morning and handed back for check in.
  • Each scout must have a completed permission slip that will be collected prior to departure.
  • Each adult must have completed YPT and completed their application, either online or a paper form.  It may be a good idea to have a picture of your YPT certificate readily available on your phone.
  • If a scout needs to take medicine, the parent needs to fill out a Drug Administrative Record.  Any medicine must be brought in the original container with the label intact.  The medicine will be checked in with the nurse when we check in at Camp Ransburg.  We will have copies of this form at the meeting this Tuesday.
  • There are 14 scouts from our troop and 1 provisional scout as well as 8 adults.  We will only need 6 vehicles to drive so if you would like to drive or prefer to ride, please let me know.  Mr. Baughman will be pulling the trailer.
  • We will be traveling in Field uniform (Class A)  but please wear a utility uniform shirt underneath.  Please plan to either wear swimming trunks or to have them packed in your day pack for quick changing.
  • Everyone should pack a day pack with a lunch, towel, swimming trunks if you're not wearing them, sun screen, bug spray, water bottle, water shoes or flip flops, and rain gear.  You may also want to have a pen and notepad as well as your scoutbook in your day pack.
  • Uniforms:  The troop travels in Field uniforms but quickly changes into utility uniforms.  We like everyone to have at least 1 of each color of shirt.  The SPL will decide which day we wear each color.  It makes everyone feel like part of the group when we're all dressed alike.  
  • We will meet at the church at 7am on Sunday, June 25th and plan to depart at 730am after packing our personal gear, including totes, camp chairs, tents if using a personal tent.  I've attached the packing list again.
  • Here is a link if you would like to find out more about Camp Ransburg:   Ransburg Scout Reservation (ransburgbsa.org)
  • I'm sure that I've forgotten something so please let me know if you have any questions.
3.  Camp Falling Rock is only a few weeks away and the plan will be similar to Camp Ransburg.
  • Each attendee must have a completed and up to date medical forms A, B and C along with a copy of the front and back of the insurance card.  These will be collected prior to departure on Sunday morning and handed back for check in.
  • Each scout must have a completed permission slip that will be collected prior to departure.
  • Each adult must have completed YPT and completed their application, either online or a paper form.  It may be a good idea to have a picture of your YPT certificate readily available on your phone.
  • If a scout needs to take medicine, the parent needs to fill out a Drug Administrative Record.  Any medicine must be brought in the original container with the label intact.  The medicine will be checked in with the nurse when we check in at Camp Ransburg.  We will have copies of this form at the meeting this Tuesday.
  • There will be 10 scouts and 4 adults.
  • We will be traveling in Field uniform (Class A)  but please wear a utility uniform shirt underneath.  Please plan to either wear swimming trunks or to have them packed in your day pack for quick changing.
  • Everyone should pack a day pack with a lunch, towel, swimming trunks if you're not wearing them, sun screen, bug spray, water bottle, water shoes or flip flops, and rain gear.  You may also want to have a pen and notepad as well as your scoutbook in your day pack.
  • Uniforms:  The troop travels in Field uniforms but quickly changes into utility uniforms.  We like everyone to have at least 1 of each color of shirt.  The SPL will decide which day we wear each color.  It makes everyone feel like part of the group when we're all dressed alike.  
  • Here is a link for further information about Camp Falling Rock:   Summer Camping Programs – Simon Kenton Council (skcscouts.org)
4.  Scuba Diving at Aquatic Adventures in Hilliard is coming up on Tuesday, July 18th.  I will have a signup genius for this shortly but I wanted to get the following information out:
  • We will have two groups for this Scuba Diving event.  Each group will be able to accommodate 6 scouts.  The first group will be from 6pm to 7:30pm and the next group will follow from 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
  • Cost per scout will be $75.
  • Once a scout has paid, they will be set a link to complete an online portion prior to arrival.  This will allow scouts more time in the water.
  •  Here is a link for more information regarding Aquatic Adventures:   Aquatic Adventures Ohio

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

June

 Hello Troop 136,


I wanted to thank everyone for all the support at the Court of Honor.  I think it was a great success with a lot of rank advancement, merit badges, and awards presented.  I especially wanted to thank Jim Baughman for the slideshow and putting the program together,  Robin Bernhard for the cake and the plates, our MC, Leighton Edwards, Pete Forbes for his kind words and Jackson Bernhart for his heartfelt speech.  Well done everyone!

We have a lot of upcoming events coming up: 
 
1. David Sweet has the first day of his Eagle Scout project scheduled for Saturday, June 17th.  He has posted a sign up genius on the Band app for anyone who will be able to help with the project.  Remember, the hours count service hours toward the next rank.  Here is that link for anyone who wants to help David: 


2.  The troop has scheduled a day trip to Hocking Hills on June 17th as well.  The SPL, Jackson Bernhart is working on a poll on the Band App to gauge interest from troop members for this event.  Be on the lookout on Band.  

3.  Camp Ransburg is coming up quickly.  For those going to Camp Ransburg, we will be departing from the First Presbyterian Church at 7am on Sunday June 25th.  We will need to Pack personal gear into the troop trailer.  The PLC has decided to pack troop gear prior to that Sunday morning so that we can get a quicker start.  The trip will take 4 hours without stops and we will need to stop at least once for gas.  We will be able to arrive between 11am and 1pm, however, we need to be ready to begin check in at 1pm.  I plan to depart the church at 7:30 and arrive right about noon.  We will be able to take the trailer directly to the campsite to drop it off and then return to the main camp for check in.  We will travel in our Field Uniforms and everyone who plans to swim or do any aquatic activities will need to wear their swimming trunks under their uniform.  All participants will need a completed permission slip which we are currently working on, a copy of the complete medical form A,B1,B2 and C.  Adults will need to be registered with the Troop prior to departure and have up to date YPT.  
For tents, we have two options:
1.  Scouts and adults can choose to sleep in canvas tents provided by the camp.  Each tent will have two bunks, each with a mattress.  I would encourage scouts to tent together in either a canvas tent or a personal tent.  Scouts must be within 2 years of age to tent together, including siblings.  Attached is a link so that you can fill out your preferences:


Please take a moment to fill out the spreadsheet.
I am also including a packing list.  The PLC will be working hard over the next several meetings to prepare everyone for camp.


There will be more information coming out but I wanted to get this out to everyone.


Upcoming events:
June 6:    Troop Meeting
June 13:  Troop Meeting
June 17:  David Sweet Eagle Project
June 20:  Troop Meeting
June 25:  Camp Ransburg - July 1
June 27:  No meeting
July 2:      PLC Meeting
July 4:      No meeting
July 9:      Camp Falling rock - July 15
July 18:   Scuba diving opportunity:  Sign up Genius coming
July 19:   National Jamboree - July 28
July 25:   Troop Meeting
Aug 1:     Troop Meeting
Aug 6:     PLC Meeting - Annual Planning meeting
Aug 8:     Troop Meeting
Aug 15:   Troop Meeting
Aug 22:   Troop Meeting
Aug 25 - 27:  Troop Campout / canoeing
Sept  3:   PLC Meeting