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Mulch
Parents and Scouts: [Venture Crew and Webelos Leaders Too!]
BE READY – PUT ON YOUR MULCH GRRRRR FACE! IT IS CLOSE TO OUR MULCH FUNDRAISER DAY AND WE ARE NEEDING EVERYBODY FOR THIS EVENT!
We sold a new record – over 4100 bags of mulch that will be delivered and about half of that spread on 4/12 and 4/13. Plan to spend as much time as you can with us during this event.
We will have lunch on the Saturday and would like all to bring a side or dessert to share. we will cook hot dogs and hamburgers. [thanks to Jeff Colborn and crew for organizing this part of the day!]
We will also need some pick-up trucks – about 10; and drivers. If you can assist in this manner please send me a note so I can get that all organized.
This event is also open for Venture Crew members [and parents] and our Webelos 2 scouts [and parents] to assist and also earn funds for their scout accounts. So pass this on to your crew and den members.
The way we earn money is this; all profits are divided by the total youth hours to get a dollar per hour figure that will be earned by all youth based on the number of hours that they work. I will have a sign up sheet for all next week at our meeting. please make sure you get on the list and if your out next week then also let me know of your plans to help.
Again – this is a HUGE opportunity for you to earn money toward your scout accounts. If you have any questions let me know.
Below is also the newsletter and permission slip for this months camp out.
GRRRRRR,
Kirk Bohanan
April 2013 Newsletter
Theme this Month: Personal Fitness
1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]
April 7 - from 5:00-6:00 at the Church.
Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other members of the PLC including Scribe, Historian, Quartermaster are also encouraged to attend..
2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting::
April 7th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Church.
All parents are invited to attend this meeting and learn what is up coming in the Troop activities.
3. Camp-Out This Month:
Date: April 26-28, 2013
Location: Tar Hollow State Park, Ohio
Cost - $15.00
Leave Friday @ 6:00 PM
Return Sunday @ 11:30 AM
Permission Slip - Must be filled out and returned by: 4/23/2013
Click here for the Permisssion Slip
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, Uniform expenses, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster.
Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.
Also – Please note that you must go to the website and re-register your Kroger Plus Card again for the upcoming year – between now and May 1st. The web address is www.krogercommunityrewards.com - Please follow the link to “Columbus Ohio”. Follow the link to "Enroll" or Re-Enroll". Type in your ID and password. The Group No. for the Troop is 81125, or you can just type in “boy scout troop 136” and search for the number. Once found, confirm and save re-enrollment. It sounds more difficult than it is. If you have any issues give me a call and I will help. If you have not yet joined this fund-raiser and would like to – see Mr. Baughman for details Make sure you register your card number with the troop so we can credit you rewards.
5. Troop Elections – May 7th
For those Scouts who are interested in running for Senior Patrol Leader or Patrol Leaders we will have Elections on May 7th. Candidates for SPL will have to be 1st Class; those interested in PL will need to be Second class. If you are interested in running for these positions please let me know. We will give each candidate for SPL a chance to talk to the scouts and give them the reasons why they should be elected. We will have a primary and final election if there is more that 2
candidates running. Remember to make your vote count!
6. We will deliver and spread Mulch this month! Get Ready!
Get ready to WORK! We have sold over 4100 bags of Mulch! NEW RECORD! We will need ALL hands for this fundraiser! Please plan to attend. We will need Parents if able; of course the boys too! Things to bring are: water bottle, OLD Clothes, gloves, rakes, broom [with your name on them] We will deliver on April 12th at 5:00 PM until ? and then on the 13th starting at 8:30 AM until ?. Please keep this date free for lots of work! Some activity may go to the April 14th date as well, depending on work load and weather. If you have a truck that can be used to haul Mulch [or a trailer] please let me know.
We will need about 6-7 total trucks. We will serve lunch - plan to bring a side dish or desert.
7. Summer Camp 2013!
Our Summer camp will be July 1-7 at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio, which is where we will be camping this month. The final cost is in and it will be
$255.00. BUT - If you pay your summer camp fee to the troop by 5/15 then you can get the Early Bird Discount, which is $245.00. You can start to organize your plans for merit badge selections as well. I will he sending out a list of those offered by Manatoc soon. Be ready!
8. Aviation Merit Badge
This merit badge will be offer again this year at Don Scott Airport on the OSU campus. It will be on May 4 from 8:00-2:30. You must pre-register and pass a pre-test – cost is $5.00. See the council website to register.
May's Theme is: Aviation
