Posted on Mon, Feb 10, 2020
February Backpacking Campout Fees due Tuesday, 2/11
The sign-up and $25 campout fee for the Backpacking 201 trip on February 21-23 is due this Tuesday. You must have been on a prior backpacking trip or have approval from the Scoutmaster to attend this trip.
Gear Check for those not yet First Class on this Tuesday, 2/11
Scouts attending the Backpacking trip on February 21-23 who are not yet First Class need to bring their packed gear to this Tuesday night’s meeting for a gear check.
First Aid Training
We are offering first aid training on two dates below (you would only attend one of these) at the church in our Scout Room 111. The training will include first aid, American Heart Association Heartsaver (CPR) and AED training. Our instructor will be Angelo Lamar who is a trainer for the Memphis Fire Department and he is offering the training at no cost. Note this will be a training and not a certification (If you need to be certified in CPR and AED you will need to pay a $20 fee, which goes to the AHA.) This is open to our Scouts, Leaders, parents/adults and our Cub Scout Pack Leaders and church employees. If you would like to sign up, please contact Kim Ridenhour with your choice of the two dates (kim.ridenhour@mercer.com). The class size will be limited, so please sign up soon if you are interested. Thanks to Rodney Donald for getting us connected to his friend Angelo Lamar!
Saturday, March 14: 9 am-Noon
Saturday, March 21: 1 pm-4 pm
Advancement Report Attached
The February advancement report is attached. Please bring your BSA Handbooks to troop meetings and give them to Mrs. Vietzke to get your advancement records up to date.
Summer Adventure in July – St. Louis
Our Summer Adventure will be a fun trip to St. Louis July 23-26 (Thursday-Sunday) including the City Museum, The Gateway Arch and the St. Louis Science Center. The cost per person will be $75, and the troop is subsidizing part of the cost. The first deposit of $25 will be due April 7, and the $50 balance will be due by May 5th. Thanks to Yvonne Gamblin for planning this trip!
December Calendar Change
The December Awards Court of Honor and holiday pot-luck is changed from December 1st to December 8th. Please mark your calendars.
Swim Check on March 3 – Date Change
Our swim check will be on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 PM at the Germantown Athletic Club, instead of on April 21 that was originally listed in our 2020 calendar. Start practicing swimming now to prepare if it has been a while since you have been in the pool.
New Form for Annual Health and Medical Record for 2020
There is a new version of the Annual Health and Medical Record for 2020. Please use this form going forward. It can be found online at https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ The forms won’t be due for a few months, but if wanted to make you aware of the new form to use for your annual doctor’s appointment.
Upcoming Events
Feb 11 - $25 due for February 21-23 Backpacking 201 campout and Gear Check
Feb 20 – Patrol Leaders Council meeting – 7 PM
Feb 21-23 – Backpacking 201 campout
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