Cyber Chip info

Parents:

Please see the information below from Jamie Caldwell.  He and Roland Kreml are going to be working on presenting a class for the Cyber Chip requirement that scouting has added to our advancement process. 

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Jamie Caldwell Writes:

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Scouts,

The purpose of this email is to outline the Cyber Chip requirements that you should complete prior to our Troop meeting on February 7^th.   The PLC has set “Cyber Chip” as the topic of this meeting.   You will not be able to complete all requirements at this meeting, but if you do complete the items listed below prior to the meeting you could finish your Cyber Chip at the February 7th Troop meeting.

Remember, the Cyber Chip is now a requirement for Scout rank and Star rank.  It is also required for several of the technology related merit badges.  If you plan to work on any of these over the next 12 months, you will need your Cyber Chip.   Please follow the items listed under your current grade level.  

Grades 6-8

-          Print pages 1 and 2 of the Cyber Chip Workbook.   See link below.

-          Complete requirement 2 at home with your parents.   Use the Workbook as an outline for your contract.   We do expect you to bring a copy of your contract that has been signed by both you and your parents.

-          Complete requirement 3 at home.   You are required to watch the video “Friend or Fake” and two additional videos from the link below.  Please record which videos that you watched, the date and have your parents sign your workbook beside requirement 3.  Be prepared to share and discuss what you have learned.

-          Prepare to complete requirement 4 at the February 7^th Troop meeting.   Look at the “Mini Activities” at the link provided below.  Use these activities (or create your own) along with the EDGE method to teach a mini lesson about Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette”.   You can do this requirement individually or as a group as long as each member of your group has a role in presenting part of the lesson. 

Grades 6-8 links

Cyber Chip Workbook (Pages 1 and 2) - http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/Boy-Scout-Cyber-Chip.pdf

Videos for grades 6-8 - http://www.nsteens.org/Videos/FriendOrFake

Mini Activities - http://cdn.netsmartz.org/miniactivities/BSA_Mini_Activities.pdf

Grades 9-12

-          Print pages 3 - 5 of the Cyber Chip Workbook.   See link below.

-          Complete requirement 2 at home with your parents.   Use the Workbook as an outline for your contract.   We do expect you to bring a copy of your contract that has been signed by both you and your parents.

-          Complete requirement 3 at home with your parents.   Be prepared to share and discuss.

-          Complete requirement 4 at home.   You are required to watch three videos from the “Real-Life Stories” link below.  Please record which videos that you watched, the date and have your parents sign your workbook beside requirement 3.  Be prepared to share and discuss what you have learned.

-          Prepare to complete requirement 5 at the February 7^th Troop meeting.   Read the “Student Project Kit” at the link provided below.  Use this along with the EDGE method to teach a lesson about Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette”.   This lesson can be in the form of a skit, a lesson, or an activity.   Be creative.   You can do this requirement individually or as a group as long as each member of your group has a role in presenting part of the lesson.   Notify one of the leaders ahead of time if you need to use the audio / video system or have any other special needs for your presentation.

Grades 9-12 links

Cyber Chip Workbook (Pages 3, 4 and 5) - http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/Boy-Scout-Cyber-Chip.pdf

Videos for grades 9-12 - http://www.nsteens.org/videos.aspx?Brand=Real-Life-Stories

Student Project Kit - http://cdn.netsmartz.org/downloads/Student_Project_Kit.pdf

Other Links and Contact Information

More information - http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting

Mr. Kreml – rolandkreml@gmail.com 

Mr. Caldwell – jcaldwell.family@gmail.com

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask Mr. Kreml or me.  

Thanks

Jamie Caldwell

PLC and Troop meeting info

Parents and scouts:

I have a few items to pass along for the good of the Troop.

1.    We will have our February PLC meeting this Sunday due to the Super Bowl going on next weekend.  We will be meeting Sunday at 5 PM.  All members of the PLC should be there and ready to discuss the upcoming meeting plans for March.  Please be ready!  

2.    The Troop Meeting next Tuesday will be our Winter Court of Honor. Our Opening will be by the Leadership Patrol. We will be starting at 6:30 PM with a Pot-Luck dinner.  All patrols have been given types of dishes to bring.

a.     Patrol assignments are as follows:

                                               i.     Leadership Patrol – Main Dish and Dessert  

                                              ii.     Black Hawks – Main Dish and Side Dish

                                            iii.     Blue Blazes – Main Dish and Side Dish

                                            iv.     Dragons- Main Dish and Dessert

                                             v.     Troop will provide drinks and eating utensils.

b.    Please be on time at 6:30 PM so we can get the dinner completed and have our Court of Honor start promptly after our dinner.

3.    We will hold our Annual FOS Presentation at the Court on Honor this next week.  Please see the statement below from our District Scouting Executive on the details of this event.  It is an important part of our Council funding and your participation will help continue the Mission of Scouting within the Simon Kenton Council.

Thank you – and have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Grove City, Ohio

From Megan Valone, Our District Scouting Executive:

Dear Parents and Adult Leaders,

I hope that you and your son are enjoying the Scouting program.

At our Court of Honor on January 31st, a guest will be joining us to deliver our annual Friends of Scouting presentation. This presentation is about asking for your help in financially supporting local Scouting and to highlight some of the great things happening in Scouting around the area. This year’s presentation takes a closer look at what Scouting means to you and how the gifts raised through this campaign are used to deliver Scouting to young people.

Last year, families of Troop 136 contributed 23 gifts that totaled almost $4,000! That is $4,000 that changes the lives of local youth through Scouting. The goal this year is to keep up the great work and increase the number of gifts and amount raised to impact more kids through Scouting programs.

This annual giving campaign is vital to the Simon Kenton Council’s ability to deliver a quality Scouting experience to the next generation of young leaders.  I personally support Friends of Scouting and hope you will consider doing the same. 

Our Friends of Scouting presenter will share more details about the campaign and where your support is directed but please know in advance that you can make a pledge at the presentation and pay it whenever and however you want in 2017.  All Friends of Scouting donations are 100% tax deductible.  Thank you for your generous support and for your continued dedication to the Scouting program.

With Sincere Appreciation,

Megan Valone  |  District Executive

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Simon Kenton Council
807 Kinnear Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212
P 614.436.2896 | 

Merit Badge Super Saturday

Parents and Scouts:

Here is information on the merit badge super Saturday that is coming up in February.  Please follow the link and sign on info below to check out the offerings and sign up.

Don’t wait too long – classes fill up fast! 

And Thank You Mr. Dool for getting this to us!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Grove City, Ohio

614-871-4635 – Home

614-578-0657 - Cell

From: Rob Dool [mailto:redool@columbus.rr.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 3:47 PM
To: Kirk Bohanan
Subject: Simon Kenton Council - Merit Badge Super Saturday - 11 Feb 2017

Please forward to the Troop. Registration for the February 11, 2017 Merit Badge Super Saturday will open at 5:00 pm on January 22, 2017.  Use the following link 

https://scoutingevent.com/441-MBSS20

or go to events at www.skcscout.org.

There is a link to the class offering and schedule on the registration site or at 

www.mbsupersaturday.org 

Scouts can call me if they have questions.  Boys please remember these usually fill up in a few hours.

Rob Dool

January Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: First Aid  

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2016-2017  Program Plan for the complete year planning events.  Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council] Jan8th - at 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: Next Meeting is Jan 8th at 6:00 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: Jan 13-15, 2017 Location: Camp Manatoc - Brandywine Leave Friday @ 6:00 PM Return Sunday @ 1:00 PM Cost: depending on which activity you do.  See permission slip for details. Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  1/10/2017

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.  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.

NEW Advancement Requirements for Rank Advancement PLEASE READ!

 See complete list at www.meritbadge.com for all details on your particular rank. During this past year there has been a transition period that has been communicated to all about the new requirements now in effect.  

As of January 1, 2017, all Scouts MUST use the new requirements for ALL rank Advancements.

4.  BSA Health Forms

Health Forms from summer camp last year are now on file for the next 6 months.   If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part B of the New Health Form submitted to the troop.  [Part C is the visit to the Doctor’s office]. This is important information that we have and are able to take on our outdoor outings in case of an emergency.  Please help us by getting this information into the Troop. As any medications changes please update Part A of your son’s form. See the website for a link to the latest revision of this form.

5. NYLT – Looking for Scouts for Nagatamen!

The troop will be sponsoring 2 scouts again this year for the NYLT [National Youth Leadership Training].  It is the Nagatamen Program that will be held June 11-17^th.   This is a great opportunity for scout’s star rank and above to learn about being a leader within the troop.  It is fully paid by the troop.  If you are interested please let Kirk Bohanan know as a decision will be made of who will be attending later this spring.  If more than 2 are interested in going there will be an interview process to decide who will go.

6. January Campout – Winter sports at Brandywine

The Troop will be traveling to Peninsula Ohio to have a weekend of snow sports.  The options are snow skiing, snowboarding or snow tubing.  It will be a cold weekend – so plan accordingly. See attached for cost details.

7. Winter Court of Honor January  31st

We will have our Winter Court of Honor on January 31st @ 6:30 PM at the Church.  This Ceremony will be for awards that have been earned since the Fall Court of Honor.  We will have a pot-luck dinner before the ceremony.  Please contact your patrol leader to find out what dishes you are to bring. [You will bring a main dish and one side or dessert]. The troop will provide the table service and drinks. I hope you all will come and support the boys and watch them receive their awards.

8. FOS [Friends of Scouting] Campaign!

We will also hold our 2017 Friends of Scouting Pledge Drive.  We will have our presentation on January 31st during the Court of Honor.  This is the time when we as parents of Scouts can participate in the annual contribution campaign drive held by our Council.  This is an important part of our Scouting organization, and I encourage all to come and participate in this campaign. 

9. University of Scouting!

The University of Scouting [For Scouts, Adults & Leaders] will be held on Jan. 21st at Westland High School. This is a training activity for adults and has a variety of topics that will be offered.  Cost is $25.00 until 1/1382017; then it will go to $35.00.  If you are interested.  Sign up at http://www.skcscouts.org/universityofscouting/  For the scouts - there will be some merit badges also offered at this the training event [American Business, Chess, and Robotics]. 

10. Cave camping in February

The February campout will be to the Marengo Cave in Indiana on Feb 17-19.  This will be a great outing,  Watch for more details on this outing later in January.

11. Summer Camp 2017 – Let’s start planning!

This year we will be to Camp Chief Logan in Jackson Ohio – July 2 - July 8^th.  Keep a look out for upcoming information in the months to come. Early bird camp fee is due on March 28^th to the troop; we have to have into council by April 1^st.  Cost due at that time will be the total amount of $270.00.  After that date is will be $290.00 if paid before June 1^st; then it will be $310.00.  Start to think about which Merit badges you will want to take NOW!

 February’s Theme is: Caving 

Vertical Adventures reminder

To those going this weekend to Vertical Adventures – DO NOT FORGET…..

You must go on line and complete the ONLINE WAIVER. [http://www.verticaladventuresohio.com/gyminfo/waiver/].   Fill it out - Print it and Bring it with you Saturday.  If you don’t have one completed I can’t take you to climb.  If you have already given this to the troop I will have it for you.

We will leave at 11:15 AM and return at 2:45 PM to and from the First Presbyterian Church.  Class B uniform is good for this outing.  I would bring a sack lunch just in case you get hungry.   

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

Grove City, Ohio

December Newsletter

Our Theme this Month is: Government

Please note the following upcoming events.  Refer to the 2016-2017 Program Plan for the complete year planning events.  Note that the plan is subject to minor changes.

1. PLC: [Patrol Leader’s Council]  Next Meeting will be December 4th 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 Sunday December 4th 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. Activity this Month: This month’s activity: Vertical Adventures – Columbus, Ohio Date: Dec. 10, 2016 Location: Columbus Ohio             Meet Saturday @ 11:15 AM Return Saturday @ 2:45 PM                 Cost: $20.00  Permission slip must be filled out and returned by:  12/6/2016

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, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please note that the purchase of Personal Gear is not an approved expense that your scout account will cover. Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. BSA Health Forms

HEALTH FORMS from Summer Camp are now on file.   If you did not go to summer camp you should have at least Part A and Part B of the New Health Form submitted to the troop.  [Part C 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. Please keep a copy of this form for your records - and in case I misplace them.

6. December Outing – Vertical Adventures!

Our outing for December is a trip to Vertical Adventures here in Columbus.  Those interested in learning to climb or a true “Monkey ” then  this outing is for you!  We will be going on December 10^th.  Cost is $20.00.  Please make sure to fill out the Online Wavier that is needed to go.  Link to this is wavier is on the permission slip.

7. Popcorn Sale Update

The popcorn sale is completed and you should have received your popcorn orders by now.  If you have not, please get them at our next troop meeting.  Plan to have the orders all out to your customers and money turned in by 12/06.  Once your money has been turned in we will get you your popcorn prize that you requested.

 

8. Advancement Changes Coming in 2017

Just a reminder that on January 1, 2017 all rank advancement requirements will be update to the requirements that went into effect on January 1, 2016.  This past year you have had the opportunity to phase into the new requirements.  If you just joined this past spring, you have no worries.  Others that have been in the troop for a while will have to look at the requirements needed now and update your book for them.  Don’t be disappointed by the changes, just work on getting them done.

9. Kroger Rewards Program – Current Statement ready for disbursement.

We have received our quarterly statement from the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  Please go on-line and retrieve your statement, then turn this information into Mr. Baughman.  If you are not currently participating in this program and would like get started please let ask for details.

10. Snow campout Planning - Jan. 13-15

Our planning for the January outing has started. We will be going to Camp Manatoc in Peninsula Ohio for the weekend, leaving on Friday January 13th. We will be going to Brandy Wine for snow sport activities on Saturday, January 14th. This will include either snow skiing, snow boarding, or snow tubing. Costs will be approximate $40.00 for snow tubing and $70 for Snow skiing or snow boarding. More details as we get closer. I will have 25 spots in the cabin; any above this amount will be tent camping if they wish to go.

Campout this weekend

For those going on the campout this weekend:

I noticed that the newsletter called us leaving at 6:30 but the permission slip stated 7:00 PM.  With that discrepancy I will hold off from leaving until 7PM [unless all are there earlier].  Sorry for the confusion. 

We will camp in the Lake Hope State Park on Friday night and then hit the Zaleski Trail on Saturday morning.

Just a few notes about this trip.

      1.    We will be camping in tents (or a shelter you build). If you need a troop tent you should have already let me know that you need one.  Tarps too.  If you still need one PLEASE let me know asap.  If you have your own tent / tarp you may bring it on this outing. Plan accordingly.

      2.    You need to bring your own food and gear to cook with.  If you need a stove then plan accordingly.  You can team up with others; just make sure to plan this out.  Your lunch should be a trail meal; with no cooking required.  Plan your cooked meals at breakfast and dinner. 

      3.    It will be cool and possibly wet.  Please plan accordingly.  A stocking hat at night will keep you warmer in your sleeping bag.  Plan your warmth layers so you can add or take off to keep from getting too hot on the trail.  Once we stop you will get cool fast;  that’s when you need to add a layer.

      4.    You will need to have water for the starting on the trail.  There is water available along the trail and in our campsite.

      5.    We will have the option to either do the 2 miles in and out for a shorter trek,  or 8 miles in and 2 miles out on the longer trek.  All gear will have to be hiked in that you will need for the weekend.

      6.    Your pack [with food and tent gear] should only be approximately 20-25% of your weight. 

      7.    BE SURE TO WEAR A BELT!  This will keep your pants from falling down as you back pack on the trail.  DON’T FORGET!

      8.    Plan to have a change of clothes for sleeping.  Socks too!  This will make you warmer at night when you get out of the clothes that have your perspiration on them from the day’s activity.

      9.    Boots please!

      10. Each of us should have a simple first aid kit that can take care of those cuts and blisters along the trail.  I will have a troop first aid kit, but you can do the simple care as you have been trained.

If you have any questions please send me a note that I can respond to.  It is much better to get your planning for this event done before you go.  That way we will have a successful trip.

See you on Friday night!

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136