Duty to God Meeting:
We have a Duty to God meeting tonight at 6 pm.
Link for the meeting is in email
Virtual Troop Meeting:
We have our virtual troop meeting at 7 pm.
Link for the meeting is in email.
Mulch Sale:
We will have our mulch sale next weekend, May 8th and 9th. If you were not able to sign up using the Signup Genius link the first time, here is the link again. I have also attached some rules that were developed by Todd Miller with input from Jeff Colburn, John Fuller and myself. We think we are able to do this successfully and safely using some of the protocols that we have implemented. Please see the attachment and let us know about your concerns. Participation is voluntary, but is a great fundraiser for the Scouts in preparation for payment of summer camp and other future trips.
If you have not signed up to help, please use the link below:
I sent out an update this morning to those that have signed up so that you can get a link to your registration for the event.
Here are the items that are important to know about the mulch sale:
Troop 136
First Presbyterian Church, Grove City, Ohio
2020 Mulch Plan April 26, 2020
1. Due to the social distancing requirements caused by COVID-19, the following restrictions will be instituted by Troop 136 for participants in the 2020 mulch fundraiser:
a. All participants must wear a face covering (bandanna, mask, etc.). No exceptions.
b. Each youth participant will need to be transported by a parent or guardian from the base of operation (corner of Snowy Creek Drive and
Autumn Wind Drive) to each work site. Those who share a residence (such as siblings) may share a vehicle.
c. It is recommended that each participant bring a personal size bottle of hand sanitizer.
d. Participants will need to maintain separation from others a minimum of 6’-0” except when in vehicles.
2. As in past years, participants should:
a. Wear sunscreen, hat, sun glasses.
b. Bring rain gear (keep in car until needed).
c. Bring a full water bottle.
d. Wear old clothes. Absolute Black mulch will stain.
e. Bring old gloves to protect your hands (again, black mulch stains).
f. Bring a rake and/or broom with your name on it.
3. Unlike in past years, COVID-19 has forced the following changes:
a. We will not be eating Saturday lunch on site. Do not bring food unless it is a medical necessity, and then keep it in your vehicle.
b. A port-a-potty will NOT be provided on site.
c. Mulch activities will be scheduled for multiple days and times. Finish times are approximate and will depend on how much progress is made. If we
can avoid having to come back another time, we may extend the hours slightly.
4. OVERVIEW:
a. Mulch activities will take place as follows:
i. Friday May 8, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
ii. Saturday May 9, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
iii. Friday May 15, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (if needed)
iv. Saturday May 16, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (if needed)
b. The plan is to complete all deliveries first. Then we will complete all spread jobs. Finally we will wrap up with spreading of commons areas. The overall plan is highly dependent on the number of volunteers with trucks or trailers at any given time. Given enough trucks, we believe we may not need to work all scheduled shifts. We especially need trucks on Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9. c. Since this plan is dependent on the number of trucks and trailers we have, the sequence of work may need to be adjusted.
5. A hand washing station will be provided on site.
6. Please use caution at the site. This is NOT a 4-way stop. Traffic on Snowy Creek Drive does not have a stop sign so you must be aware of traffic before you attempt to cross the street.
7. Participation in this event indicates you are aware of and agree to abide by the above rules.
Summer Camp:
I will find out about summer camp at a meeting on Wednesday night. If we need to collect money, I will let you know where you can meet me to submit payment for summer camp.
Here is the information that I sent out previously on February 25th about summer camp. The dates for money collection are up in the air, but all of the other information is still correct at this point:
Can you believe it? We are already talking about summer camp? I will give a brief overview of summer camp options next week on March 3rd(We had our meeting, but may have another virtual meeting if there are other changes). The annual presentation on summer camp will on May 5th(To be determined).
MVSR (Normal week of summer camp): The $25 fee for the early bird at MVSR is also due March 3rd. The balance or total is $270 to attend camp due on May 5th.
Chief Logan (I am going and Scouts may go with me): There is no deposit, but the final amount of $280 is due on April 14th (This has changed). This camp is more expensive so the focus would be for the Scouts to attend MVSR with the troop. The committee thinks that everyone going the same week is a good idea, but since I am also going to Chief Logan,Scouts may choose to attend this camp as well.
Permission Slips:MVSR Summer Camp #$25 due next Tuesday March 3rd for the early bird price, the total amount of $270 is due on May 5th:
Chief Logan Summer Camp due April 14th(This has changed):
Yours in Scouting,
Phil
Phillip Freeman
Scoutmaster, Troop 136 in Grove City, OH
