Tuesday, April 25, 2023

April

 Hi Troop 136!


Meeting tonight 4/25:
The meeting tonight will be a normal night of activity.  Plan to prepare for the new Scout campout with learning some skills.  There will be an election of Patrol Leader. The New SPL, Jackson will be choosing his PLC and sharing those positions before the election for Patrol Leaders.  I encourage the Scouts to let their fellow Scouts know if they are interested in a position. We have a great positions of responsibility that you can be elected to and can help the Troop.

Mulch:
Scouts and Scouters,

I wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for their help and hard work this past weekend.  It was incredible to see the amount of hard work everyone put into the mulch project!  This weekend we delivered 4,000 bags of mulch and spread 2383 bags.  We have 275 bags left to spread for 2 church projects.  We will spread the remaining 275 at future Troop meetings.  

It was a very profitable year.  I do not have final numbers yet but tentatively our mulch profit is in the range of $10,000!  Mulch profits will be divided amongst the boys based on the number of hours they worked.  

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Jeff

High Adventure 2024:
Since there was so much money going out for summer camp, we decided to wait until the end of May to ask for deposits for Florida Sea Base or Philmont.  There will be a $200 nonrefundable deposit to help with the down payment of the trip.  There will be a monthly payment schedule set up for those going on either trip.

Upcoming events:
"The Turtle" April 29-30:
This is a big event.  We met again last night and we hiked for a little bit and we practiced setting up our tents and the dining fly.  Roland had some that he will be allowing the Troop to use this weekend.  The Scouts will need to bring their backpacks fully ready to the meeting tonight. Ron and Roland will check the packs and ensure the Scouts are ready for the trip.

Grant-Sawyer House Tour, May 1 @ 5:30 pm:
We will be visiting the Grant-Sawyer House on Monday, May 1 at 5:30 pm followed by a visit to the Grove City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm.  I need to share the number of people attending the event with the person planning the event.  Please sign up by Thursday night.

Gantz Farm Overnight Service Project:

The Gantz Farm Flower Sale is happening this year on Saturday, May 13th and we will protect the flower on Friday, May 12th beginning at 6:30 pm.

We have been asked to once again help with providing a service by sleeping in the tents overnight to protect the flowers.  This is a great service project.  You will simply show up on Friday night around 6:30 pm with your sleeping gear.  I suggest you bring a cot and a sleeping bag and plan to sleep in a tent with the flowers.  We normally have several Scouts in each tent.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-gantz1


Upcoming dates:
April 25 - Troop Meeting
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Monday night visit to Grant-Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit the house, but the Grove City Council Meeting is no cost.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-grantsawyer
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.  He will also prepare the permission form or signup genius.
June 20 - Troop Meeting
Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

April

 Hi Troop 136!


Meeting tonight 4/11:
The meeting tonight will look a little different.  Since there are a lot of people that will be missing because of a Washington DC planning trip, we will plan to unload the shed, take an inventory of what we have and clean up the gear from the last campout.  I have asked Payton if we can wear our Activity uniforms (Class B) for this event tonight.  He will post on the Band app once he makes that decision.

Mulch:
Mulch signups were shared last week during the meeting.  Please see Mr. Jeff about the signups.  We will need a lot of Scout and family help the weekend of April 21-22.  If you have a truck and trailer or the ability to pull a trailer, we could use your help.

Summer Camp Costs:
With the Troop paying for the Camp Falling Rock with some of the Scouts not having money in their accounts, we will need to do something different for Ransburg.  The committee met last Sunday night and they have asked that you pay for 1/2 of the money for Camp Ransburg or else you will not be able to get the early bird discount.  This would be $250 by tonight, April 11th.  The rest could be settled after the mulch sale to help families offset the cost.  There will be no checks going back to families if they wanted to pay up front for the whole cost of summer camp.  Once you put money into the Scout account, you cannot withdraw it except for Scout expenses.

High Adventure 2024:
Since there was so much money going out for summer camp, we decided to wait until the end of May to ask for deposits for Florida Sea Base or Philmont.  There will be a $200 nonrefundable deposit to help with the down payment of the trip.  There will be a monthly payment schedule set up for those going on either trip.

Upcoming events:
"The Turtle" April 29-30:
This is a big event.  We met again last night and we hiked about 6 miles.  The Scouts will need to walk on their own several times during the week for about an hour to develop their endurance.  Jackson will share the location of our trip next week on the Band app.

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1: ($500)
Scouts: Henry Ciocca, Jackson Bernhardt, Cooper Bernhardt, Leighton Edwards, Calvin Clasby, William Clasby, Zack Newcomb, Jake Newcomb, Joshua Savage, Nicholas Buzuleciu, Garrett Mays, Sawyer Mays, and Liam Blackstone.

Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15: ($350)
Scouts: Henry Ciocca, John King, Jackson Bernhardt, Cooper Bernhardt, Stone Savage, Zach Newcomb, Jake Newcomb, Charles Holycross, Nicholas Buzuleciu, Brendon Rodriguez, Hunter Guay, and Gaving Guay.

Grant-Sawyer House Tour, May 1 @ 5:30 pm:
We will be visiting the Grant-Sawyer House on Monday, May 1 at 5:30 pm followed by a visit to the Grove City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm.  

Upcoming dates:
April 11 - Troop Meeting, SPL Elections, Patrol Leader Nominations
April 17 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 18 - Troop Meeting - Patrol Leader Elections
April 24 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 25 - Troop Meeting
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Monday night visit to Grant-Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit the house, but the Grove City Council Meeting is no cost.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-grantsawyer
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.  He will also prepare the permission form or signup genius.
June 20 - Troop Meeting
Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

April

 Hi Troop 136!

  
Mulch:
Mulch signups were shared last week during the meeting.  Please see Mr. Jeff about the signups.  We will need a lot of Scout and family help the weekend of April 21.  If you have a truck and trailer or the ability to pull a trailer, we could use your help

Summer Camp Costs:
With the Troop paying for the Camp Falling Rock with some of the Scouts not having money in their accounts, we will need to do something different for Ransburg.  The committee met on Sunday night and they have asked that you pay for 1/2 of the money for Camp Ransburg or else you will not be able to get the early bird discount before April 15th.  This would be $250.  The rest could be settled after the mulch sale to help families offset the cost.  There will be no checks going back to families if they wanted to pay up front for the whole cost of summer camp.  Once you put money into the Scout account, you cannot withdraw it except for Scout expenses.

High Adventure 2024:
As noted from our short meeting last week, there seems to be enough people for two treks to Florida Sea Base.  I know a few people who are interested in Philmont next year as well.  I would suggest many of you go to Sea Base for your first high adventure and then think about Northern Tier, Summit and Philmont after that.  Lots of great activities for you to do!

Upcoming events:
"The Turtle" April 29-30:
This is a big event.  We met on Monday night to start the conditioning, but with only three miles of distance, the Scouts will need to walk on their own several times during the week for about an hour to develop their endurance.  

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1: ($350)
Scouts: Henry Ciocca, Jackson Bernhardt, Cooper Bernhardt, Leighton Edwards, Calvin Clasby, William Clasby, Zack Newcomb, Jake Newcomb, Joshua Savage, Nicholas Buzuleciu, Brendon Rodriguez, Garrett Mays, Sawyer Mays, and Liam Blackstone.

Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15: ($500)
Scouts: Henry Ciocca, John King, Jackson Bernhardt, Cooper Bernhardt, Stone Savage, Zach Newcomb, Jake Newcomb, Charles Holycross, Nicholas Buzuleciu, Brendon Rodriguez, Hunter Guay, and Gaving Guay.

Grant-Sawyer House Tour, May 1 @ 5:30 pm:
We will be visiting the Grant-Sawyer House on Monday, May 1 at 5:30 pm followed by a visit to the Grove City Council Meeting at 7:00 pm.  

Upcoming dates:
April 4 - Troop Meeting - SPL Nominations
April 10 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 11 - Troop Meeting, SPL Elections, Patrol Leader Nominations
April 17 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 18 - Troop Meeting - Patrol Leader Elections
April 24 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 25 - Troop Meeting
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Monday night visit to Grant-Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 6:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit the house, but the Grove City Council Meeting is no cost.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-grantsawyer
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.  He will also prepare the permission form or signup genius.
June 20 - Troop Meeting
Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

March

 Hi Troop 136!

  
Mulch:
Mulch season is happening.  Here is the flyer again.
Summer Camp Payments:
You will need to pay for summer camp this Tuesday.  I will not register you unless you are paid for the summer camps.  Please work with Mr. Baughman to pay for the camp.
I will pay for the registration fees for both of the camps by the end of this week, March 31st.  This will allow those Scouts going to Camp Ransburg to be able to sign up for the merit badges in April.  This will also give you a discount for Camp Falling Rock.

High Adventure 2024:
Please see Mr. Edwards or Mr. Savage if you are interested in Sea Base.
Please see Mr. Freeman if you are interested in Philmont.  We will be collecting deposits to see how many people are interested in either high adventure trip.  A $150 non-refundable deposit will start the process.  The trip costs will be determined by the group going along with the dates.  The $150 non-refundable deposit is to say that you are interested in the trip in 2024. This will help us determine who is willing to go so that we can start the process.  You may give that deposit to Mr. Baughman.
Requirements for age for Sea Base and Philmont are in the links for each.
Please do this by the end of May.  This will allow us some time between the summer camp payments and this deposit.  This might also be the time the mulch sale is wrapping up as well so you might be able to use the money earned to help pay for this deposit.
Anticipated costs: between $1600 and $2000 per person.  This would include travel and maybe a side trip as well.  Your crew will help determine what you do as a group. 

Next events:
March 31-April 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit and camp at Camp Manatoc:
We will travel to Camp Manatoc on March 31 and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. It was a fun event the last time we visited. Looking for another great time.
We will stay in a cabin at Camp Manatoc. Sign up by March 7th.

"The Turtle" April 29-30:
I need a permission form to register you for the event.  It looks like there are 6 Scouts and 4 Adults going on this trip.  Please submit a permissions slip so that I can register you for the event.  I don't want to register someone that does not want to attend since it costs $40.   Bring this Tuesday.
More information can be found at the registration link:  https://scoutingevent.com/441-2023_Turtle
Permission Form:  

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1:
Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.

 Ransburg_Camp_Experience_Guide.pdf

They shared their summer plans here this past week:  https://www.ransburgbsa.org/schedules

Ransburg notified me by email that we will need a $50 deposit from each Scout before they can sign up for summer camp merit badges.  Please use the Signup Genius so that I can register your Scout.  I will begin the registration process on March 7th.


Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15:

Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.
We are back in Pine Grove A again this year!  Here is the link about summer camp next year:

Upcoming dates:
March 28 - Troop Meeting Summer camp money due! Prep for The Turtle with ideas on how to prepare during the meeting
March 31-4/2 Camp Manatoc and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Campout
April 2 - PLC Meeting @ 4:30
April 3 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 4 - Troop Meeting
April 10 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 11 - Troop Meeting, SPL Elections
April 17 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 18 - Troop Meeting
April 24 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 25 - Troop Meeting
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Monday night visit to Grant-Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit the house, but the Grove City Council Meeting is no cost.
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.  He will also prepare the permission form or signup genius.
June 20 - Troop Meeting
Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

March

 Hi Troop 136!

  
Mulch:
Mulch season is happening.  The flyers were delivered on Saturday. Don't forget to share this with friends and family.  We need to have a good fundraiser. We have a lot of Scouts who could use the money for trips and summer camp .
High Adventure 2024:
As noted from our short meeting last week, there seems to be enough people for two treks to Florida Sea Base.  I know a few people who are interested in Philmont next year as well.  I would suggest many of you go to Sea Base for your first high adventure and then think about Northern Tier, Summit and Philmont after that.  Lots of great activities for you to do!

Next events:
March 31-April 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit and camp at Camp Manatoc:
We will travel to Camp Manatoc on March 31 and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. It was a fun event the last time we visited. Looking for another great time.
We will stay in a cabin at Camp Manatoc. Sign up by March 7th.

"The Turtle" April 29-30:
This is a big event.  There will be nearly 900 people there hiking that weekend.  If you are not into backpacking, this is not a light trip.  This is a more strenuous trip and will need some time to prepare for this trip.  We will have some weekly meetings about the trip in March and April in preparation of the trip.  You need to sign up by March 14th.  There are limited spaces.  The cost is $40.  More information can be found at the registration link:  https://scoutingevent.com/441-2023_Turtle
Permission Form:  

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1:
Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.

 Ransburg_Camp_Experience_Guide.pdf

They shared their summer plans here this past week:  https://www.ransburgbsa.org/schedules

Ransburg notified me by email that we will need a $50 deposit from each Scout before they can sign up for summer camp merit badges.  Please use the Signup Genius so that I can register your Scout.  I will begin the registration process on March 7th.


Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15:

Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.
We are back in Pine Grove A again this year!  Here is the link about summer camp next year:

Upcoming dates:
March 14 - Troop Meeting - Prep for The Turtle ideas and overview of trip during the meeting
March 21 - No Troop Meeting
March 28 - Troop Meeting Summer camp money due! Prep for The Turtle with ideas on how to prepare during the meeting
March 31-4/2 Camp Manatoc and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Campout
April 2 - PLC Meeting @ 4:30
April 3 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 4 - Troop Meeting
April 10 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 11 - Troop Meeting, SPL Elections
April 17 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 18 - Troop Meeting
April 24 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 25 - Troop Meeting
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Monday night visit to Grant-Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit the house, but the Grove City Council Meeting is no cost.
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.  He will also prepare the permission form or signup genius.
June 20 - Troop Meeting
Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

March

 Note from Jeff Colborn about mulch: 

We will be passing out mulch flyers at the Creekside and Hennigan's Grove housing developments Saturday March 11th.  We will meet at 9AM at the park near 4927 Snowy Creek Drive.  This will be a Class A event.  It looks like the weather will be cool so please dress appropriately.  
Also, I have attached a copy of this year's mulch flyer.  Please feel free to share this with friends and family.  Please note that we will only spread and deliver mulch within Grove City.  
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
High Adventure 2024:
As noted from our short meeting last week, there seems to be enough people for two treks to Florida Sea Base.  I know a few people who are interested in Philmont next year as well.  I would suggest many of you go to Sea Base for your first high adventure and then think about Northern Tier, Summit and Philmont after that.  Lots of great activities for you to do!

MapleFest this past weekend:
Last weekend was great weather.  The rope station is one of the top attractions and we had a blast.  Always great to serve and have fun at the same time. This is an easy way to earn service hours every year.  We have another service opportunity on Friday night of Mother's Day weekend.  We also have an opportunity at the Creek Sweep in the fall as well to earn Conservation hours.

Next events:
March 31-April 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit and camp at Camp Manatoc:
We will travel to Camp Manatoc on March 31 and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. It was a fun event the last time we visited. Looking for another great time.
We will stay in a cabin at Camp Manatoc. Sign up by March 7th.

"The Turtle" April 29-30:
This is a big event.  There will be nearly 900 people there hiking that weekend.  If you are not into backpacking, this is not a light trip.  This is a more strenuous trip and will need some time to prepare for this trip.  We will have some weekly meetings about the trip in March and April in preparation of the trip.  You need to sign up by the March 14th.  There are limited spaces.  The cost is $40.  More information can be found at the registration link:  https://scoutingevent.com/441-2023_Turtle
Permission Form:  

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1:
Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.

 Ransburg_Camp_Experience_Guide.pdf

They shared their summer plans here this past week:  https://www.ransburgbsa.org/schedules

Ransburg notified me by email that we will need a $50 deposit from each Scout before they can sign up for summer camp merit badges.  Please use the Signup Genius so that I can register your Scout.  I will begin the registration process on March 7th.


Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15:

Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.
We are back in Pine Grove A again this year!  Here is the link about summer camp next year:

Upcoming dates:
March 14 - Troop Meeting - Prep for The Turtle ideas and overview of trip during the meeting
March 21 - No Troop Meeting
March 28 - Troop Meeting Summer camp money due! Prep for The Turtle with ideas on how to prepare during the meeting
March 31-4/2 Camp Manatoc and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Campout
April 2 - PLC Meeting @ 4:30
April 3 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 4 - Troop Meeting
April 10 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 11 - Troop Meeting, SPL Elections
April 17 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 18 - Troop Meeting
April 24 - Monday night - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 25 - Troop Meeting
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Monday night visit to Grant-Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit the house, but the Grove City Council Meeting is no cost.
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.  He will also prepare the permission form or signup genius.
June 20 - Troop Meeting
Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

February

 Hi Troop 136!

  
High Adventure 2024:
As noted from our short meeting last week, there seems to be enough people for two treks to Florida Sea Base.  I know a few people who are interested in Philmont next year as well.  I would suggest many of you go to Sea Base for your first high adventure and then think about Northern Tier, Summit and Philmont after that.  Lots of great activities for you to do!

Marengo Caves this past weekend:
Last weekend was great weather and a fun three hour tour into the cave.  We had a blast and it was something to remember.

Next events:
MapleFest Campout March  3-5:
We have participated in this service project for several years. I reserved the Chase Lodge cabin for Friday and Saturday night. Sign up by February 21st. Please bring your form or complete one at the meeting. Still missing these forms!  This is important and helps us plan for the meals!  Henry Ciocca has volunteered to be the cook this weekend! He will need help.

March 31-April 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit and camp at Camp Manatoc:
We will travel to Camp Manatoc on March 31 and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. It was a fun event the last time we visited. Looking for another great time.
We will stay in a cabin at Camp Manatoc. Sign up by March 7th.

"The Turtle" April 29-30:
This is a big event.  There will be nearly 900 people there hiking that weekend.  If you are not into backpacking, this is not a light trip.  This is a more strenuous trip and will need some time to prepare for this trip.  We will have some weekly meetings about the trip in March and April in preparation of the trip.  You need to sign up by the March 14th.  There are limited spaces.  The cost is $40.  More information can be found at the registration link:  https://scoutingevent.com/441-2023_Turtle
Permission Form:  

Summer Camp Camp Ransburg: June 25 - July 1:
Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.

 Ransburg_Camp_Experience_Guide.pdf

They shared their summer plans here this past week:  https://www.ransburgbsa.org/schedules


Summer Camp Camp Falling Rock: July 9 - July 15:

Use the signup genius for summer camp.  Sign up by March 28th.
We are back in Pine Grove A again this year!  Here is the link about summer camp next year:

Upcoming dates:
February 28 - Troop Meeting
March 3-5 - MapleFest @ Camp Lazarus
March 5 - PLC Meeting at 4:30
March 14 - Troop Meeting - Prep for The Turtle ideas and overview of trip during the meeting
March 21 - No Troop Meeting
March 28 - Troop Meeting Summer camp money due! Prep for The Turtle with ideas on how to prepare during the meeting
March 31-4/2 Camp Manatoc and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Campout
April 2 - PLC Meeting @ 4:30
April 4 - Troop Meeting - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 11 - Troop Meeting, SPL Elections - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 18 - Troop Meeting - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 21-23 - Mulch Delivery
April 25 - Troop Meeting - Prep for The Turtle hike with backpack @ 6:00 pm hike
April 29-30 - The Turtle Backpacking trip
May 1 - Visit to Grant Sawyer house and Grove City Council Meeting @ 7:00 pm.  April is Living History so a planned visit to see a historical building and visit a city council meeting.  Adults $5/$3 Youth to visit.
May 2 - Troop Meeting
May 7 - PLC Meeting
May 9 - Troop Meeting
May 12 - Gantz Farm overnight watching the plants for the Gantz Farm sale (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 16 - Troop Meeting
May 19-21 New Scout Scout Campout (Ron Newcomb will have more to share soon!)
May 23 - Troop Meeting
May 30 - Troop Meeting
June 6 - Troop Meeting
June 13 - Troop Meeting
June 16-17 - Hocking Hills or Tar Hollow Campout - Site to be determined by the PLC, both have group camping spots available.  Ron will lead this discussion and selection.
June 20 - Troop Meeting

Summer Camp: Camp Ransburg June 25-July 1
June 27 - No Meeting
July 4 - No Meeting 
Summer Camp: Camp Falling Rock July 9-15
July 11 - No Troop Meeting
July 18 - Troop Meeting - Scuba Diving Activity?? Ron will plan to have someone coordinate this event.
July 25 - Troop Meeting

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