Eagle project tomorrow

Scouts, Parents and Troop Leaders:

Tomorrow is the 2nd workday for my Eagle Scout Project.  Thanks to everyone who has signed up, if you did not get a chance to sign up but would like to come over (even if you only have an hour) we could use your help.  

PARENTS and TROOP LEADERS -- 2 trees were cut down last weekend.  We need any parents/leaders who may have chain saws to bring them to help cut up the trees.  Tree Trimmers will also be needed for branches. 

SCOUTS -- There are multiple jobs this week and a lot to do.  We have purchased the fencing so some of you may be staining the fence (everyone please wear old clothes you can get dirty).  There will also be clean up from the trees (trimming) moving to a compost pile and logs to be stacked for us to burn next year in the firepit.  There is also still clean up of old brush, grass trimmings, etc. that will need to be picked up.  If you have these items at home -- Please consider bringing them: Gloves (we will have some too)Chainsaws, Rakes,Tree Trimmers, Saw Horses (will need sawhorses to put the fence sheets on to paint them) 

Tomorrow's food includes:  Hot Dogs, Macaroni and Cheese, Homemade Chili, Fruit, Snacks, Iced Tea and Water. My next workday will be Sunday, October 27th from 1-5 PM.  I will have a sign up sheet at Tuesday's Scout meeting.  Talita's Resturant is donating the food on this day.  

Thanks everyone,
Andy Price

Creek sweep this weekend

Parents and scouts: 
I am sending out this note out about our upcoming Creek Sweep project This Saturday.  We had several sign up tonight – but we are still about 5 + short of our goal for the project.  I am looking for Scouts that need additional service hours and maybe the need to work on a conservation project for camping merit badge. 

We will meet at the church for breakfast [no cost] around 7:30 am and then go out  on the creek about 9:00 am – finishing up around 12:00 pm.  Wear grubby clothes and class B if possible.  If you have waders  bring them to be able to walk in the creek. 

Let me know if you can help.  

Meeting Tonight about the upcoming backpacking trip

Parents and Scouts:

We will have an impromptu meeting [class  B uniform is ok] tonight for any Scouts that would like to talk about what they need for the  up coming backpack trip.  I will have discussion on what to bring and how to pack.

We do have a few back packs [some have been already asked for] that we can loan out for the trip.  If you wish to come to meet – plan to be at the church this coming Monday at 7 PM. 

I don’t know exactly where we will meet at the church – but we’ll figure that out.

October Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Health & Hygiene
1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]Next Meeting will be October 6th at 5:00 PM
Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader, All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other Troop leadership positions Please plan to attend.


2. Troop Committee / Parent
Meeting: Next Meeting is MONDAY October 6th at 6 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:
This month’s campout: Backpack Trip to Zaleski Forrest
Date: Oct. 11-13 [2 Nights]
Location: Lake Hope State Park Ohio
Leave Friday @ 7:00 PM
Return Sunday @ 11:30AM
Cost: - Patrols to buy their food
Permission slip must be filled out and returned by: 10/8/2013

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.

5. Helping out the Cub Scout Pack - WE NEED DEN CHIEFS!
We have some opportunities to help the Cub Scout Pack 136. We are STILL looking for Scouts that are First Class rank and above and are willing to serve as a Den Chief for one of Dens in Pack 136. Let Kirk Bohanan know if you are interested.

6. BSA Health Forms
HEALTH FORMS from Summer camp are now on file for the next 12 months. If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part C of the New Health Form submitted to the troop. [Part B is the visit to the Doctor’s office]. This is important information that we take on our outdoor outings in case of an emergency.

Please help us by getting this information into the Troop. As any medications change please update Part A of your son’s form.

7. POPCORN SALE - GAME On! - SELL-SELL-SELL!
Hopefully you are well on your way to reaching your sales goal in the Popcorn Fundraiser. Make sure to do your best and remember that all profits from your sales goes into your scout account. If you need assistance or product to sell please get with Mr. Dool, our Popcorn Kernal.

8. Creek Sweep - October 19thWe will once again host the 4th annual Creek Sweep here in Grove City. The Boy Scout Troops in Grove City will be Cleaning one of the main creeks in Grove city. This year is will be Mulberry Run. We will meet at 7:30 am for breakfast and the out to the creek by 9 AM. We will be cleaning the creek and done by about 1:00 pm. Scouts and parents are encouraged to attend this great service project. plan to dress to stay warm and get wet. If you have waders I would encourage you to wear them, as some will be needed to be in the creek.


9. Ohio Valley District Camporee - 11/1-3/2013
The Campout next month is the District Camporee which will be held at the Moose Lodge in Circleville Ohio. I strongly am encouraging that all patrols rally their members to attend this event. It should be a great outing.


10.Troop Elections – Next Month
For those Scout wanting to work on their positions of responsibility within the troop, we will be holding our troop elections on November 5th for Senior Patrol Leader & Patrol Leaders. Other positions will be available as well for those needing leadership roles within the troop for advancement. If you are interested see Kirk Bohanan for information and details.

November's Theme is Government & Economics
 

Help needed for Eagle project

Scouts, Troop Leaders and Troop Parents,

I am currently working on my Eagle Project at the First Presbyterian Church.  My project involves renovating the area behind the troop sheds.  This is going to involve several work days and a lot work.  First, we will be moving the troop sheds onto the pavement and facing them across the parking lot.  Second, we will be cleaning and clearing miscellaneous items (cement, cement block, old wood, old pallets, grass piles and logs) from the area.  Next, a few trees will need to be removed.  Followed by installing a privacy fence being built along the south side and 2 shrub fences being placed along the east and west side of the area.  The last step will involve inserting a firepit and concrete benches in the center.  This project will allow the church to make this space into a useable area for not only church activities but also for scouting activities.  I will be needing to schedule many workdays to make this project happen.  The first two are listed below. Reminder -- You will get service hours for any time donated.  If you would like to sign up let me know, I will also have a sign up sheet at next Tuesday's Troop meeting.  I appreciate your consideration and support. 

• Saturday, October 5th -- Noon to 6:00 PM -- We will be moving sheds on this day.  This is going to require roughly 12 scouts and 6-8 adults.  (FYI --- Buckeye game is not on until 8:00 PM).  We will be emptying the sheds in order to move them, we will move them and then be refilling the sheds.  If you sign up for this day, please wear long pants/shirts, hats and closed toed shoes.  Please also bring some gloves.  Drinks, food and snacks will be provided.  We may also begin work on clearing out some of the debris on this day.
• Sunday, October 6th -- 1:00 - 5:00 PM -- We will be cleaning out debris (cement blocks, old logs, grass piles, cement, etc.)  This workday is going to require roughly 8 scouts and 4 adults.  If you sign up for this day, please wear long pants/shirts, hats and closed toed shoes.  Please also bring some gloves.  Drinks, food and snacks will be provided.

Thanks,

Andy Price

Honor Flight update

Parents and Scouts [Webelos too]

An update to this weekend’s trip to Honor Flight trip....

I spoke to the folks at Honor Flight and they said that they would like us to be at the baggage claim area AT 8:45.  So with that information, Please plan to meet at the church at 8:05 and we will leave by 8:15 PM.

Please be in class A uniform.  If you would like to write some notes to the veterans thanking them for their service that would be great.

Hope to see LOTS of us be able to show up and support our Vets on their return from DC.

Thanks,

 
Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136

Fall Court of Honor and Honor Flight

Parents and Scouts:

Don’t forget that tomorrow night at our meeting we will be holding our Fall Court of Honor.  Please plan to stay and see our scouts get recognized for advancement earned this past summer.  We are very proud of their accomplishments!

We will have refreshments afterwards [left over from the wonderful treats at the Hog Roast that you all brought]

And – we also have an activity this coming weekend – the Honor Flight welcome home trip to Port Columbus.  We will meet at the church at 8:30 PM and drive to the airport. I will have details on this tomorrow night.

See you there!

 
Kirk Bohanan
Scoutmaster Troop 136