September Campout Fee due Tuesday, September 5
The $25 fee for the September 15-17 campout at Chickasaw State Park is due next Tuesday, September 5. Please sign up by the deadline.
Paper Egg Cartons Needed
We need a few paper egg cartons for a Scout project on September 12. If you could bring some to the Troop meeting on September 5 or 12, it would be very helpful. No foam cartons – only paper ones are needed.
Switch Back to Class A Uniforms
Effective September 5, all Scouts and Scouters should wear their Class A uniforms to Troop meetings.
Looking for Scout Reporters
We would like to have a Scout volunteer to write a camping trip recap to be posted on the Troop’s Facebook page. Please let Mr. Issing know if you would like to volunteer for this.
Board of Reviews for Court of Honor
The last date for Board of Reviews to receive your new rank at the September Court of Honor is September 5th. Please contact Mrs. Vietzke if you need to schedule a Board of Review. Committee members, please try to be available for the next two weeks during Troop meetings to participate in Board of Reviews.
Bring a Friend Night – September 12
Our Troop is actively recruiting for new members, so please invite any boys you know ages 11-17 to join us at a Troop meeting. We will be having a specially planned Troop meeting for visitors on September 12. Bring a friend, and you and your friend will get pizza! Also, we’ll be inviting prospects to camp with us on the November campout at Wall Doxey State Park November 10-12.
Philmont Training Session – September 23
For the participants attending Philmont next year, there will be a training session at the church garage from 8 am to 10 am on Saturday, September 23. Dress for athletic activities and bring a water bottle.
Required Backpacking Demo for Parents of New Backpackers – September 26
There is a required backpacking demo for Parents of Scouts who haven’t backpacked with the Troop before at 7 PM on September 26th. Please make plans to attend. This meeting is required to be attended by a parent in order for the Scout to go on the October backpacking trip.
Upcoming Events
Sep 5 – $25 due for September campout
Sep 5 – Switch to Class A uniforms
Sep 5 – Last day for Board of Reviews for Court of Honor
Sep 8-10 – Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal - Camp Currier (for OA only)
Sep 12 – Bring a Friend Night
Sep 15-17 – Sept Planning Campout – Chickasaw State Park
Sep 23 – Philmont training session 8 am – 10 am (Philmont participants only)
Sep 26 – Required Backpacking Demo for Parents of new Backpackers