Merit Badge Counselors Needed
We need someone to volunteer to be a Merit Badge Counselor for the Chess Merit Badge. If you could volunteer to lead this merit badge, please let Becky Vietzke know. ([vietzkescouts@gmail.com]vietzkescouts@gmail.com) There are more than 135 different merit badges, so if you have experience in any of these topics, please consider sharing your time with the Scouts and serving as a merit badge counselor. See Becky Vietzke for an application form if you are interested.
Troop Mobilization Plan Drill – August 26
The Troop will be testing its Troop Mobilization Plan (TMP) on Saturday morning, August 26th. All Scouts are asked to participate. Scouts who are taking the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge must attend in order to complete requirement number 7.
The exact time of arrival will be shared to each Scout and Leader by a phone call or text message originating from the SM on Saturday morning (8/26) no earlier than 8 am. The Troop will be using the "call-down tree" system, which must be exercised to test its effectiveness. Please don't just show up. You must receive instructions on when to arrive.
There will be a brief "after action" session giving everyone a chance to report what went well and what did not. The session will end at 11:00 am.
Drill Information:
What: Conduct a "Lost-child" Search and to test the T-48 Troop Mobilization Plan
Who: Troop, Leaders and Parents
When: Saturday morning, August 26th
Where: Faith Presbyterian Church Property
Scenario: The Troop is called upon to help search for a "lost child" who wandered away from a nearby home. While first responders will be busy searching other areas of the neighborhood, the Troop has been asked to do a thorough search of Faith Presbyterian Church property.
August Canoe Trip - $45 due this Tuesday
The sign-up and $45 fee for the August 18-20 Canoe trip on the Current River is due this Tuesday. Please sign up and pay by the deadline. All Adults and Scouts attending this trip must have passed the swim check as a BSA Swimmer in the past year.
Solar Eclipse Patch
The BSA is offering a Solar Eclipse patch. This is a rare event on August 21 that a total solar eclipse is passing over the US. Here are the requirements to earn the patch at this link:
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/06/27/earn-bsa-2017-solar-eclipse-patch/
Troop Committee
Parents, if you haven’t been involved with the Troop Committee, now is a great time to start! Our next Committee meeting is August 7 at 7 PM and all parents are welcome. We are looking to fill some open positions on the Committee, so please let Kim Ridenhour know if you are interested. We need a Greenery Fundraiser Coordinator, Outfitting Coordinator, and Secretary.
Upcoming Events
Aug 7 – Troop Committee Meeting – 7 PM
Aug 8 – $45 due for August Canoe Trip
Aug 11 – Eagle Court of Honor – 7 PM
Aug 14 – Philmont Trip Planning – 7 PM
Aug 18 -20 – Canoeing Campout
Aug 21 – Patrol Leaders’ Council meeting – 7 PM
Aug 26 – Troop Mobilization Plan Practice
Aug 28 – Troop Committee Meeting for Sept – 7 PM