Tuesday, February 8, 2022

February

 Hi Troop 136!


Here is the meeting plan for this week:

Isaac will be the SPL tonight.  Please help him be successful tonight.

Roland will be the Scoutmaster tonight.  I will be there, but I will be on a call with Apple again.

Order of the Arrow members, please remember to wear your sash tonight.  We will elect new members of the Order of the Arrow tonight.

February Campout:
Here is the campout form for February.  The signup for this campout is due tonight:

Camp Ransburg Summer Camp:
The due date to sign up for Camp Ransburg using the Signup Genius is Tuesday, February 15th.   I will make a payment for our Scouts using the $50 deposit.  This will ensure that you can sign up for merit badges in March or April.  No date has been given yet.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-camp

Camp Falling Rock Week #4 July 10-16:
We need to decide where we will be camping this summer.  Here are the available campsites:
Here is the signup genius for Camp Falling Rock.  I am not sure on the details yet, but it looks like the cost of the camp will be $300 and due by March 22nd.

Maple Fest:
Our next campout is March 4-6.  I will be sending out the permission for in the next email, but wanted to be sure you had this on your calendar.  The due date for this permission will be February 22.  That is only three weeks away!

Scout Dues Increasing:
Here is a message from our Committee Chair regarding the increase in dues:

Big Trip in 2022:
I asked the PLC to give me some ideas for a big trip idea this year and they had a lot of ideas.  One of the ideas was something that most of them agreed upon.  They wanted to go back to something similar to Gettysburg and also visit Washington DC.  There was also a suggestion of visiting the Appalachian Trail.  Based on these recommendations, we will begin to plan a trip to Washington DC, June 11-14.  We will stop to visit Antietam National Battlefield and John Brown Fort near Hagerstown and Harper's Ferry along the way.  Both of these places were very significant during the Civil War.  We will spend Sunday June 12 through Tuesday, June 14 in Washington DC.  We will travel back on June 14th.

Yearly Calendar:

Future Activities for the Troop:
2/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/12 Super Saturday Merit Badge
2/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/18-20 Campout - MVSR
2/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/4-6 Campout - MapleFest
3/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/29 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/5 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/8-9 Mulch Sale
4/10 Shane Fuller's Eagle Scout Court of Honor 6:30 PM
4/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/29-5/1 Thunderbase - Field Uniform/Activity Uniform
5/3 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/10 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/17 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/24 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/31 Troop Meeting - Activity Uniform (Class B)
6/7 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/11-14 Big Trip to Washington DC (More details to come)
6/14 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/21 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/26-7/2 Summer Camp - Camp Ransburg
7/5 No Troop Meeting
7/10-7/16 Summer Camp - Camp Falling Rock
7/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

February

 Hi Troop 136!

Day of Giving:
You might have seen some advertisements about the Day of Giving to support the Scouting movement.  We collect dues each month and do not collect a recharter fee from the Scouts.  We may this for you using your dues. The Day of Giving is separate.  Please consider a donation to support the Scouting movement and the many benefits that other will be able to enjoy as a result of your gift.  Here is the website:  https://skcscouts.org/dayofgiving/

We only had two people give so far from our Pack or Troop.  The link is still active in case you forgot it ended at the end of the month.  You can always do a pledge and follow up with a check later as well.
Add Troop 136 when you give.  If you have questions, please see me tonight.

February Campout:
Here is the campout form for February.  The signup for this campout is due on February 8th:

Summer Camp:
Note:  They sent a response last Friday stating they extended it to February 15th.  I guess I was not the only one who complained that they were only giving us two weeks and one of those weeks was when a lot of Troop/Crews might not be meeting because of MLK weekend.  Please sign up by February 15th.  I will make a payment for our Scouts using the $50 deposit.  This will ensure that you can sign up for merit badges in March or April.  No date has been given yet.
Can you believe we are already starting to plan for summer camp?  Camp Ransburg sent me an email asking for us to put a $50 per person deposit down for summer camp. They would like for this to be done during the next week.  I know this is quick, but I am passing this along to you now knowing that you could still be added later.  They are trying to determine campsites based on deposits and starting to order materials they need for summer camp.  I will put a $50 deposit for your son to attend summer camp.  
We will have two weeks of summer camp with the first at Camp Ransburg, June 25-July 2 and another week July 10-16 at Camp Falling Rock.  The focus would be for your Scout to attend Camp Ransburg, but I know that some like to earn more advancement and so we have scheduled another week at Camp Falling Rock so they can maximize their time at camp or if there is a conflict with the first week of camp.
Use this link to sign up for the deposit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-camp
Camp Ransburg Video:

Camp Falling Rock Week #4 July 10-16:
We need to decide where we will be camping this summer.  Here are the available campsites:
Here is the signup genius for Camp Falling Rock.  I am not sure on the details yet, but it looks like the cost of the camp will be $300 and due by March 22nd.

Maple Fest:
Our next campout is March 4-6.  I will be sending out the permission for in the next email, but wanted to be sure you had this on your calendar.  The due date for this permission will be February 22.  That is only three weeks away!

Yearly Calendar:

Future Activities for the Troop:
2/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/6 Scout Sunday - Details TBD
2/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/12 Super Saturday Merit Badge
2/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/18-20 Campout - MVSR
2/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/4-6 Campout - MapleFest
3/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/29 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/5 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/9 Mulch Sale??
4/10 Shane Fuller's Eagle Scout Court of Honor 6:30 PM
4/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/29-5/1 Thunderbase - Field Uniform/Activity Uniform
5/3 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/10 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/17 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/24 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/31 Troop Meeting - Activity Uniform (Class B)
6/7 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/14 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/21 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/26-7/2 Summer Camp - Camp Ransburg
7/5 No Troop Meeting
7/10-7/16 Summer Camp - Camp Falling Rock
7/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)

Friday, January 21, 2022

January

Note:  Please wear a mask at indoor events so that we can continue to have events and meetings.  I am hopeful that at some point this year we will not have to continue this practice, but for the time being, please do so while indoor at activities.  


Camping this weekend:
We will go camping this weekend at MVSR.  We are scheduled to be in the building for the nights, but please bring your cots with you since there are limited bunks in the building.  Plan to dress warmly for the weather.  I am not sure of how much snow is on the ground so please wear warm clothing and boots.  You will more than likely be walking in snow.

Day of Giving:
You might have seen some advertisements about the Day of Giving.  The kick off was yesterday and will run through the end of the month.  Please consider a donation.  Here is the website:  https://skcscouts.org/dayofgiving/
You can choose to use a credit card or pledge like me and get a letter to send in a check later.  Please consider donating because every child deserves the ability to learn, to excel and to enjoy their childhood. Simon Kenton Council believes in the power of providing youth with a Scouting experience, and because of this, you can contribute to the Day of Giving.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Court of Honor: 
There will be a Court of Honor next Tuesday, January 25th.  It will begin at 7 pm.  Plan to arrive early to help setup seating for the parents.  Scouts will have the option of getting their pictures taken in their uniforms so please dress ready to take a photo.  There will be an area setup for Scouts to take pictures before and after the Court of Honor. 

January Campout:
We have a campout this month on January 22-23. Plan to arrive at the church at 5:30 on Saturday morning.  We will load up the personal gear and travel to MVSR that morning.  I would like for us to arrive at 8 am so that we can be there before it starts at 8:30 am.  I am hopeful that we might be able to drop off our gear in the cabin before class starts.  We will purchase food for the campout on Friday night before the Pinewood Derby.  We will meet at Meijer at 4:30 pm on January 21st.  If you want to learn how to purchase food, please plan to join us.  When you purchase the food, you get to make some decisions about what you are eating that weekend.

February Campout:
Here is the campout form for February.  The signup for this campout is due on February 8th:

Court of Honor:
We have a Court of Honor on January 25th.  We will not have food at this event due to Covid.  This will be our first Court of Honor since September and a great opportunity for Scouts to learn how to emcee an event for their Communications Merit Badge.  I look forward to this event and I hope family members can join us for this time of fun.  

Summer Camp:
Can you believe we are already starting to plan for summer camp?  Camp Ransburg sent me an email asking for us to put a $50 per person deposit down for summer camp. They would like for this to be done during the next week.  I know this is quick, but I am passing this along to you now knowing that you could still be added later.  They are trying to determine campsites based on deposits and starting to order materials they need for summer camp.  I will put a $50 deposit for your son to attend summer camp.  
We will have two weeks of summer camp with the first at Camp Ransburg, June 25-July 2 and another week July 10-16 at Camp Falling Rock.  The focus would be for your Scout to attend Camp Ransburg, but I know that some like to earn more advancement and so we have scheduled another week at Camp Falling Rock so they can maximize their time at camp or if there is a conflict with the first week of camp.
Use this link to sign up for the deposit:
1/22-23 MVSR Campout
1/25 Troop Court of Honor - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/6 PLC Meeting @ 3 pm
2/6 Committee Meeting
2/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/6 Scout Sunday - Details TBD
2/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/12 Super Saturday Merit Badge
2/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/18-20 Campout - MVSR
2/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/4-6 Campout - MapleFest
3/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/29 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/5 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/9 Mulch Sale??
4/10 Shane Fuller's Eagle Scout Court of Honor 6:30 PM
4/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/29-5/1 Thunderbase - Field Uniform/Activity Uniform
5/3 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/10 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/17 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/24 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/31 Troop Meeting - Activity Uniform (Class B)
6/7 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/14 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/21 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/26-7/2 Summer Camp - Camp Ransburg
7/5 No Troop Meeting
7/10-7/16 Summer Camp - Camp Falling Rock
7/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

January

 Happy New Year!


We will start our weekly meetings again this week and next week with a break on January 18 since we do not have school that day.

Meeting plans:
Here are the PLC Meeting plans for tonight.

Campout:
We have a campout this month and the form is due next Tuesday night:

Court of Honor:
We have a Court of Honor on 1/25

Here is the current version of the Yearly Calendar:  
There are still a few more updates that need to be made, but it has most of the information updated now.

Yearly Calendar 2021-2022  


Future Activities for the Troop:

1/4 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/11 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/18 No Troop Meeting
1/21-23 Campout - MVSR
1/25 Troop Court of Honor - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/30 PLC Meeting @ 3 pm
1/30 Committee Meeting
2/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/12 Super Saturday Merit Badge
2/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/18-20 Campout - MVSR
2/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/4-6 Campout - MapleFest
3/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/29 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/5 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/9 Mulch Sale??
4/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/29-5/1 Thunderbase - Field Uniform/Activity Uniform
5/3 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/10 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/17 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/24 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
5/31 Troop Meeting - Activity Uniform (Class B)
6/7 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/14 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/21 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
6/26-7/2 Summer Camp - Camp Ransburg
7/5 No Troop Meeting
7/10-7/16 Summer Camp - Camp Falling Rock
7/12 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/19 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)
7/26 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class B)

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

November

 New Eagle Scout:

Last night Shane completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review and is now an Eagle Scout. Congratulations Shane!

No Meeting this week:
Happy Thanksgiving! 

Thankful:
Troop 136 is blessed to have so many great families in our Troop!  
We're thankful for all the Troop 136 Scouters and parents who volunteer their time to enrich the Scout experience for all of our sons, and for believing in the value of Scouting for these boys!

Enjoy your holiday!





















Air Force Museum Campout Recap:
We have 19 Scouts in attendance and eight adults.  Dominic and Andrew completed their requirements for part of the Cooking Merit badge.  We had a lot of great bonding together at the museum, the hike and enjoyed a very nice facility that kept us warm and dry.

Sweatshirts will be ordered soon: 
If you have not seen this link over the past two or three emails, here is the link again to sign up if you are interested.  I will be working to get these ordered on Monday 11/29. I am hopeful that we might have them by the 12/14 meeting, but if not, they will be available in January just in time for the cold weather campouts in January and February. Any orders received after Sunday 11/28 at midnight will not be part of this order and will have to wait another year.

Thunderbase sign up due on 11/30:
If you are interested in going to Thunderbase, plan to sign up before November 30th at 7 pm.  I will be making a payment during the meeting on November 30th for everyone that is signed up.   The cost of Thunderbase is $40.  Plan for an amazing time with so many activities that you will have to choose between several at the same time.  I have been to the two previous Thunderbase events and both have been amazing!  Here is the link to sign up. 

We will be camping at the First Presbyterian Church on 12/10.  We will have pizza ordered on Friday night at about 6:30 pm and Cracker Barrel will be at about 9 pm.  We will also have breakfast on Saturday morning.  I know we have a few Scouts that might be working on their Cooking Merit Badge for Desserts on Friday night, so this might be a great opportunity to do so.  Plan to have some fun playing card games or electronic games.  
Note:  Whatever you bring on Friday night must go with you to Vertical Adventures.  There is a group that will be a group using the facility on Saturday morning at 10 am, so we will not be able to leave items at the church for you to pick up later.  This includes sleeping gear as well.
We will plan to leave the church on Saturday morning at 8:20 am to be at Vertical Adventures just before they open at 9 am.
We will be in the Activity Uniform the entire weekend.  Plan for fun and come ready to have fun!

MVSR Merit Badge College Campout on January 21-23 and on February 18-20:
Based on the feedback we had from the Scouts at the PLC, we will camp at MVSR during January and February in the cabins.  A lot of the Scouts wanted to participate in the Merit Badge college.  I will rent the Straker building that has heat and electricity for the weekends in January and February.  Here is information about the Straker building that we will stay in for both weekends.  It can sleep 16 in the rooms and there can be a lot more Scouts in the main area on cots. This will give us room to eat and have fun during the winter months. 
If you want to go, you will need to register for the merit badge clinic on your own. It costs $30 to register for the merit badge college and you may choose up to three merit badges.  There are a good number of Eagle Scout merit badges available to choose from at this event.  The cost for the campout each month will be $30($15 for cabin and $15 or food). Here is the link: 2022 MVSR Merit Badge College
There are three weekends for these merit badges: January 22 8:30 am -1:00 pm, February 19 8:30 - 1:00 pm and March 19 8:30 - 1:00 pm.  We will camp for the first two weekends, but since we have a campout already scheduled in March, those that are participating in the college may carpool to the event the last month to finish off the merit badges.
Here is more information about the three merit badges they can sign up for at this merit badge college:  Merit Badges included: Cooking (limited capacity), Communications (limited capacity), Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Personal Management, Personal Fitness, Family Life, Emergency Preparedness, Geocaching, Forestry, Soil & Water Conservation, Journalism, Indian Lore, and American Heritage.

Future Dates:
11/23 No Meeting
12/4 Pack 392 Crossover
12/11 Day Event - Vertical Adventures Day Trip (Maybe a Friday evening campout depending on Covid at church? PLC will vote in November)
1/4 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/11 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/18 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/25 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

November

Meeting Plan for 11/16:
Here is the meeting plan created by the PLC:  11/16

New Senior Patrol Leader:
David S. has been elected as the new SPL.  Congratulations David!  He is working on his PLC list and will finalize it tonight before we have our Patrol Leader Elections.

Air Force Museum Campout(11/9):
I will be working on vehicle assignments and will be asking the new SPL for help with creating the Patrols that will be cooking together.  We will share this later tonight at the meeting. We have 18 Scouts in attendance and will have six adults.  Dominic and Andrew will be taking care of the food for the Patrol Cooking.  One of the items that Dominic and Andrew asked for help with was any food allergies.  We only know of a peanut allergy, so please let us know if you have another allergy.  They will be creating assignments to help with food over the weekend.

Patrol Leader Elections (11/16):
Patrol Leader Elections are today!  You will elect your Patrol Leader in your Patrol Meetings.  Be sure that your Patrol knows that you are interested in running and don't forget to ask a friend to nominate you if you are interested in taking a leadership role within your Patrol.

Sweatshirts sign up due on 11/16:
I have looked for a fleece hoody, but this might be a sweatshirt jacket with no hoody.  I am not able to find a reasonable priced red microfleece hoody. Here is the link to sign up if you are interested.

Thunderbase sign up due on 11/30:
If you are interested in going to Thunderbase, plan to sign up before November 30th at 7 pm.  I will be making a payment during the meeting on November 30th for everyone that is signed up.   The cost of Thunderbase is $40.  Plan for an amazing time with so many activities that you will have to choose between several at the same time.  I have been to the two previous Thunderbase events and both have been amazing!  Here is the link to sign up. 

Invitation to Daughters of the Revolution Presentation on 11/17 at 6:30 pm:
The church has asked how many will be attending tomorrow night.  I need to get them an answer by tonight.  Sorry for the short notice.  I was not aware they were asking for RSVP and they were not, but they wanted to know how many were coming so they could plan.  I will be asking at the meeting tonight to see how many people are coming to this event.
Untitled Design copy (5).png
A Celebration by DAR
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the local chapter (John Hoover Chapter) of “Daughters of the American Revolution” (DAR), would like to invite you to their upcoming meeting (no business will be conducted), held here at the First Presbyterian Church of Grove City on Wednesday, November 17th. (Several members of FPC are members of DAR.)
The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary with a program presented by Daniel Witherell, Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He will be speaking about the history of the tomb, what it takes to be a guard, and his personal experiences. The Grove City High School NJROTC Color Guard will present colors. Desserts and refreshments will follow in the Fellowship Center. If you have any questions, please see Mary Lou Berg, Helen Huntington, Imogene Nelson, or Janie Eaton-Henderson.

Future Dates:
12/4 Pack 392 Crossover
12/11 Day Event - Vertical Adventures Day Trip (Maybe a Friday evening campout depending on Covid at church? PLC will vote in November)
1/4 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/11 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/18 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
1/22 Campout -  Event (TBD - Camping or a day event depending on Covid)
1/25 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/8 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/15 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
2/22 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
3/1 Troop Meeting - Field Uniform (Class A)
4/29-5/1 Thunderbase - Field Uniform/Activity Uniform
Campout information will be posted after the PLC and Committee Meeting on 11/7

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Grove City Mayor’s Breakfast – October 6, 2021

 Our scouts did a great job this morning at the Mayor’s Breakfast representing Troop 136 and Simon Kenton Council.  They performed the opening flag ceremony and gave the invocation.  Each Scout also spoke to the crowd about their experience in Scouting and the challenges that they had to overcome in order to advance during the pandemic.   Great job Scouts!

 

This year’s honoree was Grove City’s former Chief of Police, Ron Gabriel.  
Ron is also a past member of Troop 136.  Congratulations Ron!