Ohio State House Visit: Troop 136 had a great visit to the Ohio State House on Saturday, 2/17/24. There were 9 scouts and 6 adults who enjoyed a guided tour of the restored Ohio State House. The beautifully done restoration cost $120 million dollars took 6 years and was completed in 1996. The Troop got to visit the Ohio Senate room where the 33 Senators from Ohio meet to perform the duties of state government. The tour went through the rotunda which is 67 feet from the skylight to the floor and has the Seal of Ohio in the center. The tour ended in the State House Museum where historical artifacts are displayed.
Maple Syrup Fest: The Simon Kenton Council Maple Syrup Fest is being held at Camp Lazarus on Saturday, 3/2/2024. The Troop has elected to camp on Friday 3/1/24 until Sunday 3/3/2024. We will be running the rope making station where visitors can learn how rope is made. The Troop plans to camp in one of the cabins. Cost for this event will be $30 and the uniform will be Field uniform. Please sign up using the Sign-up Genius below by Tuesday 2/20/2024.
NYLT: NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) is the first level of training available to the youth of Scouts BSA. This course is youth led by scouts who have been through the course and have come back to share their knowledge and leadership skills with other youth. There are three different courses: a two-weekend course in April at Camp Lazarus, a one-week course in June at Camp Oyo and a two-weekend course in August at Camp Lazarus. To qualify, a youth must be First Class rank, at least 13 years old and approved by the Scoutmaster. Last year we had three of our youth complete these courses: Zack Newcomb, Henry Ciocca and Nick Buzuleciu. Nick has decided to come back and help to be on staff at the June Course. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills that will be valuable to our scouts and our troop. The cost is $250, however, if the scout earns their bolo, the troop will reimburse that cost. If you're interested or have any questions, please come see me. The link for more information and to sign up is below.
Blackoot 44: Blackfoot is an Enhanced Scoutmaster Fundamentals Course. This course, however, is not just for Scoutmasters, it is for any adult who wants to learn the fundamentals of scouting and be able to help guide our youth. Mr. Freeman has been on staff for this course and is going to staff the course this year. The course covers one Saturday in March, and two weekends, one in March and one in April. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or to Mr. Freeman. For more information or to register, use the link below:
Wood Badge 2024: Wood Badge is a two-weekend advanced adult leadership course in April and May that is available to scouting volunteers. Some of the things that participants will experience on this course are: Listening, Managing Conflict, Leading Change, Team Development, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership for different stages, Servant Leadership, Project Planning and more. Participants will complete a ticket that consists of goals determined by the participants and once completed, will earn their beads. Mr. Baughman has completed his ticket and will have his beading ceremony on Tuesday at our Court of Honor. Our Committee Chair, Jason Savage, has also completed his ticket and will be scheduling his beading ceremony in the near future. If you have any questions, please let me know. Below is the link to register:
Green Bar Training: Green Bar, like Blackfoot, is an Enhanced Training for Adult Scout leaders. This will be a two-weekend course in August and September. Robin Bernhart has been on staff for this course and I will be on staff this Fall. If you are in Scouts BSA or plan on transitioning to Scouts BSA, Green Bar is the place for you! Green Bar has been designated for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members. Green Bar is a hands-on format with 32 hours of lively and fun instruction over two weekends which earns certification in the Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster position & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Green Bar emphasizes servant leadership and creates long lasting connections with other adult leaders and makes you part of our Green Bar Family. If you have any questions, please let me know. Below is the link for more information or to register:
Every scout deserves trained leaders and these adult training courses are excellent ways to enhance our troop and the experience for our scouts and they are fun. There are scholarships available for all of these courses.
3/1 - 3/3: Maple Fest at Camp Lazarus
3/3: PLC Meeting, 4:30pm, First Presbyterian Church
3/3: Committee Meeting, 7pm, First Presbyterian Church
3/25 - 3/29: Spring Break, no troop meeting
4/7: Committee Meeting
4/12 – 4/14: OA Spring Fellowship at Camp Lazarus
4/19 – 4/21: Troop Campout at Hocking Hills
4/26 – 4/28: Troop 136 Mulch Delivery and Spreading
5/5: PLC Meeting
5/5: Committee Meeting
5/3 – 5/5: Pack 136 Spring Campout
5/10 – 5/11: Guarding Flowers at Gantz
5/17 – 5/19: OA Conclave at Camp Manatoc
5/31 – 6/1: Ordeal / Brotherhood at Camp Falling Rock
5/31 – 6/1: New Scout Campout
6/2: PLC Meeting
6/2: Committee Meeting
6/9 - 6/26: Philmont Scout Ranch
6/30 - 7/6: Summer Camp, Camp Falling Rock, no troop meeting
7/14 - 7/20: Seabase
8/4: PLC Meeting
8/4: Committee Meeting
