Meeting at Yacht Club and Balloons and Tunes Clean up

Parents and scouts:

Just a reminder that the Boy Scout troop meeting will be held at the Leatherlips Yacht Club up in the Dublin area.  [see map here]. 

We will leave the church parking lot at 6:30 PM  SHARP.  Parents – If you can drive we can use you. 

Also – Patrol Leaders – don’t forget to work on your cardboard canoe race entries. That will be 8/27 at Fryer Park.

Here is the current sign-up sheet for the Trash Clean-up this coming weekend at Balloons and Tunes at Beulah Park.  I will have parking info and passes for those going to help later this week.

Let me know if you wish to be put on the list – we need do need more helpers

Friday 8/23/13, 6:00 - 6:45
Adults: Kevin Shoultz, Shawn Myers, Kirk Bohanan
Scouts: Michael Shoultz, Ethan Myers, Evan Myers, Hunter Rothwell

Friday 8/23/13, 9:00 - 10:15
Adults: Kevin Shoultz, Todd Miller, Shawn Meyers, Kirk Bohanan
Scouts: Michael Shoultz, Andy Miller, Ethan Myers, Evan Myers, Hunter Rothwell

Saturday 8/24/13, 6:00 - 6:30
Adults: Shawn Myers, Kirk Bohanan
Scouts: Ethan Myers, Evan Myers, Hunter Rothwell

Saturday 8/24/13, 9:00 - 11:15
Adults: Shawn Myers, Maria Myers, Kirk Bohanan
Scouts: Ethan Myers, Evan Myers

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Reminder 8-6-13 meeting at Darby Creek!

Parents and Scouts:

Just a reminder that our scout meeting this coming Tuesday will be at Darby Creek Metro Park.  We will be Creeking!  Please plan to be able to get in the water and get wet. 

The Patrols will be having a Crawfish race at the end of the evening – should be a hoot...

Attached  is an (updated) map of where we will be – 7:00 PM start time

Also – for those scouts that have yet to get there Raingutter Regatta kits, please be there this week to pick it up – I will have them with me.  We will have our races on August 13th – the following week.

Sincerely,

 

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Pre-camp swim test and 2nd class requirement 8c

Scouts and Parents,

As Kirk mentioned on Tuesday, everyone (including adults) who is going on the August Camping trip must pass the BSA swimmers. If you have already passed the BSA swimmer test in the last year (probably taken this past spring or summer) you do not need to retest. If not you must pass the swimmers test in order to go. Please note that you must have passed this specific test in order to go on this trip.

We have a lane at 6:30PM next Wednesday, July 31^st at the Urbancrest YMCA. I will also work with a scout on his 2^nd class requirement 8c if other scouts are interested in joining. Please let me know if you plan to come so I can plan accordingly. If you do not tell me ahead of time I may not be able to schedule you in

 
Thanks
--Roland

Trash cleanup at Softball Tournament

Parents and Scouts,

Just a reminder to those who have signed up for the trash clean-up at the Grove City Softball Homecoming Tournament – this weekend. We will meet back at the ball fields at Fryer park – off of Orders Road [at the YMCA].

Please have your Class B red shirt on if possible. Bring Gloves and maybe a water bottle if you think you need it.

Here is the list of those who signed up. If you have not signed up and wish to help, we could still use help both evening on Saturday and Sunday.

Let me know if you are interested.

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Saturday, 7/27/13. 8:30AM-9AM

Adults: Kirk B, Jean P
Scouts: Hunter S, Caleb P, Andrew P, Andy P, Clayton L, Ben Caskey, Robby S, Hunter R

Saturday, 7/27/13. 7:30PM – 9:00 PM

Adults: Kirk B, Paul P, Todd M
Scouts: Caleb P, Andrew P, Andy P, Robby S, Andy C, Hunter R, Evan M, Ben C

Sunday 7/28/13. 7:30PM-9:00PM

Adults: Kirk B, Paul P, Mark S
Scouts Hunter S, Brandon N, Caleb P, Andrew P, Andy P, Hunter R, Parker S, Jared S, Ben C

 

 

 

July Newsletter

Parents and Scouts:

 

Here is the late and somewhat shortened newsletter for the month of July.  Sorry for it being so late; it has been a little busy around the Bohanan household this summer....

Here is an update on activities going on the rest of this month – and beyond.

1. Patrol Leader Council [PLC] don’t forget that this Saturday from 2-6 PM we will meet at the church for our annual planning meeting. THIS IS IMPORTANT.  If you are a member of the PLC please attend.  If you cannot, let me know.  Any other scouts or parents wishing to be apart of this activity let me know.  Please bring your ideas and details on for monthly program themes and campout locations. I will have Pizza for after our meeting once we are completed at 6.  Class B Uniform event.

2. Next Weekend, July 27-28, we will have a fund raiser event.  The Troop will be picking up trash at Fryer Park during the Grove City Homecoming Softball Tournament.  The planned times will be on Saturday morning at 8:30 –9:30 AM to set up trash bins, Saturday and Sunday evening from 7:30 – 9:00 PM -ish to pick up trash. A sign up sheet will be at the scout meeting next Tuesday.  If you want to help but can’t make the meeting this coming Tuesday please let me know when you want to work and I will put you on the schedule.  The troop will take all profit earned and divide it up to those scouts that work. More info on this at the scout meeting next Tuesday. Class B Uniform event.

3. The August Canoe Trip is in the planning stages.  We will be going August 17-18 to Marrow Ohio and float on the Little Miami River.  It will be a 10 mile float and should be a blast! You must have passed the BSA swim test to go on this trip. [Parents too!]  Cost for this trip will be $25.00.  Click here for the permission slip. Class B uniform event

4. REALLY BIG NEWS – We have heard back from the South Bass Island Camporee Registration people and we have been accepted for this camporee!!!  We have 30 spots and we will fill them first come – first serve. The cost is $79.00 to cover the weekend events.  This outing will start on Friday 9/6 at 1:00 pm.  We will have the scouts get out of school early that day so we can make it up to get the ferry in time on Friday evening.  In the past this has been a great outing [sometimes wet]. Click here for the permission slip.  Please note there are 2 pages on this permission slip which BOTH MUST be completed; one is for us one is for the Camporee Registration. Class A Uniform Event.

5. Tag Sale and Hog Roast will be coming soon!  Start saving your “treasures to sell”!  September 21st is the date to save! More on this later.

That is all for now.  If you have any questions please drop me a note and I will get back to you. 

Sincerely, 

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Information about Clayton's Eagle project

Hello, my name is Clayton Lepley. I am going to put in a water purification system in a poor community in the Dominican Republic.  I am putting this system in because this community has limited access to clean drinking water.   The trip is scheduled for December 28, 2013- January 4, 2014.  I would like three father son teams to come down with me.  The fund raising that our troop offers can be used towards this trip.    There will be a short informational meeting on Tuesday July 16 after the regular scout meeting. This will be a time to learn more about the trip including cost.

Thanks

Clayton

Summer Camp Important News!

Parents and Scouts:

This post is intended for those going to summer camp with us on June 30th through July 6th.  Please read if  your son is going to camp. Otherwise – please note we will not have a scout meeting the week we are at camp.

This Tuesday night we will meet at the Urbancrest YMCA to do swim test.  After the 10 day out meeting this past Thursday I found that we can do the swim test and have them count.  Please plan to be there if possible.  The cost is $3.00 if you are not a y-member.  We will also trying to have some discussion on CPR for those needing it for merit badge at summer camp.

I am getting out the last minute information that was shared with me at the 10 day out meeting last week at Camp Manatoc.

Here is the latest info. We will be leaving from the church at 9:30 am  so we are up there at the start of check in, which is at 12:00 PM at camp. Please be at the church at 9:00 am to get loaded up. Scouts are to travel in full class A uniform. As stated at the Court of Honor, gym shorts are not acceptable to be worn with the class A shirt. Same as with Camo style shorts. Please wear green or khaki cargo type shorts, jean shorts, or scout shorts. Please plan to have your swim suit on under your uniform if you do not do your swim test this Tuesday, so once at camp we can quickly get ready for the pool and swim checks. I would plan to bring a sack lunch for the trip up. we will eat once in camp, but it will be quick and busy. They wont eat until dinner time at camp otherwise.

1. See the packing list attached from the camp information book. Please use this as a guide for what to bring – and not to bring to camp.

2. Please – Scout should not bring cell phones. If we need to get in touch with you I will have a phone that can be used if necessary.

3. Packing should be in a container or tote of sorts that will keep your belongings dry and safe from animals and others. I don’t think theft will be an issue, but if you wish to have a lock on your gear please also give me a key or combination for it as well.

4. Any medication that you are taking to camp – prescribed by a doctor, MUST be in the original bottle with name, drug name, dose and pharmacy/ doctor contact info. This information should also be on the A part of the physical you are taking to camp. There is a special yellow card that will need to be filled out and take to camp for dispensing record of your medication. Any inhalers or Epee pens must not be expired.[they will check]

5. If you are planning to attend on Wednesday night parents night I will need to have your count of how many are coming and payment to take to camp and turn in on Sunday. We will get your tickets and you can then pick them up at camp from me. Please do not get to camp until 4:30 pm if you come. Please note that camp will not open for visitors until then. Parking will be at the administration building in the grass field. [see map] Camp address is 1075 Truxell Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. I have a camp map attached to show you where we are in the camp and well as parking location.remember – NO PETS in camp.

6. If you plan to send mail, here is the address to camp. We are in Davey Crockett campsite.

Scout’s Name – Troop Number

Campsite Name

Camp Manatoc

1075 Truxell Road

Peninsula OH 44264

7. Camp phone Number is 330-657-2592, I found my cell coverage is sketchy but you can e-mail or text to me and I will answer.[614-578-0657]

8. Those in swimming merit badge,  please plan to bring a long sleeved shirt, jeans, and shoes that can get wet. You will have to jump in the pool and make a floatation device out of your clothes for one of your requirements.

9. Money at camp. There will be a trading post where things for your merit badges can be purchased. Other camp merchandise will also be readily available, including snacks and stuff. Talk with your son and make sure they know to spend their money wisely.

10. Physical forms are due in this week. You will need to get one each year in the scouts. This includes a trip to the doctor's office to have them check your son out and make sure he is ready for camp. If any adults are going to camp they also will need a physical.

11. Any adult going to camp will also need to take Youth Protection Training. It is available on line at www.myscouting .org. Follow the links to online training. once complete, have a copy of the certificate printed off and bring in for our records.

12. I have also attached the merit badge selection of the troop. Please review and make sure this is ok for your son. I will be printing up the Merit badge Blue cards and if any changes are required let me know. Any fees needed for your merit badges can be paid for at the trading post. If you have already paid them I will make sure that they get turned in at camp.

13. Make sure to bring your pre-reqs for any merit badges you are working on for camp.  Get as much done prior to camp so you can enjoy your week.

That is all for now, I am sure that other items will come up and please if possible be at the scout meeting on Tuesday for us to discuss those items you have any questions on as well.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136
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