Overnight Camp-in, Orienteering on Saturday, PLC Meeting on Sunday, Popcorn, and Manger Service this weekend

Good afternoon Troop 136! Overnight Camp-in at the church: I am looking forward to tonight when we meet at the church at 6 pm for a fun night of food and games. I will be picking up the pizza for the event. I have a number for those going on Saturday based on the turned in permission forms, but not sure of the number that will show up tonight. Remember, Class B tonight and Class A tomorrow if you are attending the Orienteering course. You can wear the Class A under your coat or jacket tomorrow. It will be cold, so dress in layers for the event. The high tomorrow will only be 43 degrees. Orienteering - leaving at 10 am: The following individuals will be going to the Orienteering course in Lancaster @ 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster, OH 43130. We will plan to leave the church around 10 am. We will have breakfast at the church and the Scouts will be packing lunch that morning for the trip. The Scouts that are attending based on the permission slips are: James B, Zach B, Calvin C, Brady E, Cooper E, Shane F, Alex R, Jayden V and Noah W. The adults that I am aware that are attending are: John F, Todd M, Jason W and myself. Popcorn: Mr. Asendorf needs prize selections from popcorn for the following scouts: Kohta Weese, Will Wisenbarger. Calvin Clasby, Noah Wright and Anderson Hurt. Selections need to be made by the end of the Dec. 10 meeting. If you cannot make the meeting, please reach out to him at jasendorf@gmail.com or 614-746-3746. Manger Service Project: The service project that we completed for the church will be turned on for public display at 6 pm on Saturday night. Plan to be at the church to receive recognition and be able to show our support for the church. This will take place before the lighting of the Christmas Tree in downtown Grove City. PLC Meeting on Monday @ 3 pm: I briefly talked with the PLC on Tuesday night about the opportunity for them to learn more about their respective positions of leadership. The general consensus was they wanted to learn more about their positions. As part of the PLC, one of the items that I need to do as the Scoutmaster would be to help them prepare to be the leaders of the Troop. The PLC determines the level of our success as a Troop. The Scouts will be learning about how the PLC works through some games and interactive activities. We will start this at 3 pm on Sunday afternoon. The introduction course will take about two hours to complete and dinner will be provided for the Scouts. We will then have the PLC Meeting begin at 5 pm and finish by 6 pm just before the Committee Meeting. I plan to complete Module 1 this month: Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILS) Depending on how the Scouts enjoy it, we might complete Module 2 next month and Module 3 the third month. I will need at least one additional adult to be there with me for the PLC Meeting. If you can help, please let me know. Committee Meeting on Sunday at 6 PM: If you are a parent in the Troop and would like to learn more about the troop or just come and sit and watch Todd lead the Committee, you are welcome to come to the Committee Meeting at 6 pm. We need your input and you would be helping make decisions for your Scout. I encourage you to attend the meeting at 6 pm. We generally are done in less than an hour. Every person has a voice and time to talk about the items during the meeting and ask questions. Todd Miller would appreciate your input as we make decisions and plan events that affect the Troop. -- Phillip Freeman Scoutmaster, Troop 136 in Grove City, OH

Dorchester Info, Troop Elections,and Muskingum Summer Camp Good morning! 1. Tents and tarps If you have a tent or tarp, please plan to be there at 6:45 if possible. If you had a tent and/or tarp from the Tar Hollow and the previous campout at the Spring Camporee, please bring them ready to be turned in tonight. Please be sure they are clean. We will need them this weekend. The weather will be nice tonight before the meeting if you need to clean out the tents and tarps before you bring them back to them back to the troop. Please arrive about ten minutes early so that you can be checked back in with the tarp and tent. 2. Dorchester Participants Here is the current list of scouts attending Dorchester this weekend: 2019 Dorchester In this list, I started the seating assignments. This will not be like most trips where you can just hop in a vehicle before we leave. We will meet tonight for a few minutes to discuss the seating arrangements and other items. Since we are crossing the border, you will be assigned to a vehicle for the trip there and back. We can finish the tonight at the troop meeting along with the assigning of patrols for the weekend. 3. Items needed for Dorchester Below are the items that we will need for those going to Dorchester. Here are the items that we will need: 1. Passport or original birth certificate 2. Permission form for the troop Permission Slip - Dorchester May 10-12, 2019 3. Dorchester Consent letter to travel to Canada - See attached letter 4. Canadian Health Form - See attached 5. Scout Medical Form (Only Part A and part B completed for this trip, but some of you might need get a new one for summer camp so I attached A, B and C) 6. Medicine - Please bring any medicine along with dosage information with the scout. Please include in the original prescription bottles and/or packaging since we are crossing the border. They may want to look at the prescription medicine. The only new item on this list is the consent letter. The notary will not be at the meeting tonight, but said that if you stop by the HER building during the normal hours, she will sign the form for you. I was directed to the website by a parent in the troop. I recommend that you have both the permission slip and the consent letter notarized. I met with Kirk last night and they had a similar release form they used for the previous trip in 2016. 4. Muskingum Summer Camp I cannot believe summer camp is almost here again. Attached is the current list of participants. I will be making a payment this week for those scouts and adults on the list. Be sure to check with Mr. Baughman if you are not on the list so that you can pay for summer camp. If you confirm with Mr. Baughman that you are paid, I will pay the $260 for each scout to attend summer camp. I found out about the date last night when I met with Kirk. I guess the camp is still sending him emails. Adults - Last year we have had about 8-10 adults go to summer camp. If you are willing to go for a few days, half of the week or even all of the week, please let me know so that I can add you to the list of participants. In talking with Kirk last night, MVSR has been sending him the emails, but I was not part of the distribution list for summer camp. Kirk sent him the email that states that we have until Friday to make the payment for scouts going at the $260 rate. If possible, please let me know the dates that you will be attending. We will have our summer camp meeting on May 21st. 2019 Summer Camp - Muskingum Valley -- Phillip Freeman Scoutmaster, Troop 136 in Grove City, OH Troop 136 Axiom: "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" Scout Motto: "Be Prepared" Scout Law: “A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent." Scout Oath: "On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight." The Outdoor Code: "As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners, Be careful with fire, Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation minded."

Update- 4/9/19

• Scouts can wear Class Bs starting next week
• Bring side dishes for summer camp
• Court of honor end of May (or early April).
• Mulch on Friday and Saturday.  Make sure to wear gloves, boots, jeans, belts, old t-shirt, and a sweatshirt.  We start at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.  That's when we start, so make sure you come a bit early.

March 12, 2019 Update

No campout this weekend.

Thank you to the scouts that sold mulch this weekend.  It was quite successful.

Deposits are due next week for summer camp.  There must be a $25 deposit.  

Spring Camporee next weekend and will cost $10-$15.

Troop Elections and campout this month

Items for this upcoming week to note.  Please read below.

1.      Our Troop Patrol Leader Council [PLC] will have its Fall Elections on this Tuesday night, 11/6 at our regular troop meeting.  All scouts are encouraged to be there and participate in this activity.  Scouts that are first class and above are asked to consider running for positions of responsibility of Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, or Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.  Second class scouts may run for Assistant Patrol Leaders. Other positions will be available that are not elected positions but appointed ones.  This includes Scribe, Quartermaster, Librarian, Webmaster, Historian, OA Representative and Chaplains Aid. Remember your  troop needs you to be there to leader it along. It is a boy lead organization and what you put into this is important in it success.

2.      We have our backpack trip coming up this next weekend – 11/9-11/11.  All those wanting to go need to have their permission slip into the troop by 11/6.  You need to plan for your own food and cooking on this outing.  As for tents,  you can use your own or barrow one of the troop tents.  ANY gear that you need from the troop must be made know on Tuesday so we can get it ready.  [this includes tents, tarps, backpacks, cooking equipment, etc.]

3.      For those going on the backpack trip, we will have a short shake down hike.  You are encouraged to bring your pack with all necessary gear [no food] to confirm you are ready.   It will just be a ½ - ¾  mile trek around the local church area to see how your back feels and if you have any issues with your gear.  This is a great opportunity to check out and make sure your prepared.  DON’T forget to WEAR A BELT ON this OUTING, it will keep your pants from falling down while you hike!  Believe me – it’s an issue and you need a belt.

4.      There will be an announcement regarding the upcoming change in the scoutmaster position.  Please plan to be present.

That is all for now – see you tomorrow night.

Sincerely,

Kirk Bohanan

Scoutmaster Troop 136

April Newsletter

1. PLC [Patrol Leader's Council]: April 7th from 5:00-6:00 PM at the Church. Senior Patrol Leader, Asst. Sr. Patrol Leader,  All Patrol Leader’s. & Asst. Patrol Leader’s and other members of the PLC including Scribe, Historian, Quartermaster are also encouraged to attend.	2. Troop Committee / Parent Meeting: April 7th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Church. All parents are invited to attend this meeting and learn what is up coming in the Troop activities.
3.  Camp-Out Next Month:  Date:  April 28 2018 Tar Hollow State Park – Camp with the Cub Scouts             Location: Tar Hollow State Park, Ohio             Cost - $5.00             Leave Saturday @ 7:00 AM              Return Saturday @ Evening Permission Slip - Must be filled out and returned by: 4/24/2018

4. Monthly Dues:

 “A Scout is Thrifty…”

Please keep up to date on your monthly dues.  We collect $10.00 each month for troop operation.  This can be paid or taken from your son’s Scout Account.  Scout Accounts are funded by participation in fundraising activities. 

The Scout Account can be used to pay for Summer Camp fees, Monthly camp-out fees, Troop Dues, and Troop related expenses that are approved by the Scoutmaster. Please note that the purchase of Personal Gear is not an approved expense that your scout account will cover.

 Please check with Jim Baughman on status of your son's Scout Account.

5. Kroger Community Rewards Program – Time to Update Registration:

It’s time to re-enroll for the new year of Kroger Community Rewards. Please let your participants know that they need to re-enroll in the month of April in order to continue contributing to your organization through the May 1st 2018 to April 30th 2019 year.

For a member to re-enroll their card they simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com

• Click “sign-in”

• Put in your registered email address and password that they used to enroll their card.

• Put in the group number [81125] or part of the name of the organization. [“boy scout troop 136”]

• Choose the correct organization.

• Click Enroll.

You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2016 to April 30th 2018 year of Kroger Community Rewards. If you are having an issue with your password and or email address please 1-800-KROGERS, press 5 for customer service, press 5 to speak to a customer service representative.

If it’s the first time you are registering, you will need to set up their account first.

• For a member to enroll their card the simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com

• Click “create an account” • Put in their email address and password. Confirm their password

• Enter plus card OR alt ID number

• Go to Community Rewards (near bottom)

• Follow through the steps. (Name, address, etc.)

• Put in the group number or part of the name of the organization. [81125] or part of the name of the organization. [“boy scout troop 136”]

• Choose the correct organization.

• Click Enroll.

You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2018 to April 30th 2019 year of Kroger Community Reward. It sounds more difficult than it is.  If you have any issues give me a call and I will help.  If you have not yet joined this fund-raiser and would like to – see Mr. Baughman for details.  Make sure you register your card number with the troop so we can credit you rewards. 

6.  We will deliver and spread  Mulch this month! Get Ready - GRRRRRRR!

Get ready to WORK!  We have sold a lot of Mulch!   We will need ALL hands for this fundraiser!  Please plan to attend.  We will need Parents if able; of course the boys too!  Things to bring are:  water bottle, OLD Clothes, gloves, rakes, broom [with your name on them].  We will deliver on April 20th starting at 5:00 PM until ? and then on the 21st starting at 8:30 AM until ?  We will meet and have all orders filled from the Creekside Subdivision location [corner of Snowy Creek and Autumn Run].  I will have a map for those that need it. [FYI-it is where we met back in March and took orders].  Please keep this date free for lots of work! Some activity may go to the April 22nd date as well, depending on work load and weather.  If you have a truck that can be used to haul Mulch [or a trailer] please let me know.  We will need about 12 total trucks. We will serve lunch - plan to bring a side dish or desert. We will need parents help prepare the lunch as well – let me know if you can assist.  I will have a sign-up sheet at the next few Troop meetings so make sure to get on the list. GRRRRRRRRR!

7. Tar Hollow – Camp out to help the Cub Scout Pack 136

This Month we will be attending on Saturday, April 28^th for a day outing only at Tar Hollow State Park with the Cub Scouts of Pack 136 at their Spring Camp.  We will help them as needed.  We will leave on Saturday morning at 7:00am from the Church parking lot.  Class A uniform to be worn. .We will assist with their Arrow of Light ceremony on Saturday evening and then return home that night. 

8. Troop Elections – May 1, 2018

For those Scouts who are interested in running for Senior Patrol Leader or Patrol Leaders we will have Elections on May 1st.  Candidates for SPL will have to be Star Rank; those interested in PL will need to be First Class Rank.  If you are interested in running for these positions please let me know.  We will give each candidate for SPL a chance to talk to the scouts and give them the reasons why they should be elected.  We will have a primary and final election if there is more than 2 candidates running for SPL. Remember to make your vote count!

9. Thunderbase 2018 – May 4-6, 2018

This year we will participate in the Thunderbase 2018 Event.  This event has been held every 4 years and will be well worth it.  Over 3500-4000 scouts and scouters will be a part of this HUGH camporee that is held at the Ross County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe Ohio. This event will have tons of activities and things to do throughout the weekend.  We have the permission slip already out for those to get on the list.  The cost will be currently $50.00 per person going.  If you have any questions about this event please ask.  It is a great time! Permission slips are due NOW.  We have 20 earlybird spots already to use, but we can get more – we just will need some time to get them – so don’t wait until the last minute to prevent a inability to get tickets. 

10. Summer Camp 2018 – Muskingum Valley

This year we will be going to Muskingum Valley in Coshocton Ohio.  Dates of summer camp are July 1st-July 7th. The Camp fee total is due May 8th to the troop - $250.00 and $275 after this date.  If you have already paid the $25.00 early bird fee you can deduct that from the total due.  Keep a look out for upcoming information in the months to come.  Look on the Troop website and at the Fellowship Center Display cabinet for Merit Badge options and Pre-Reqs needed for these merit badges.  Please start to look at the list and build your list of activity for camp.  There are also many other programs offered at camp as well.  Please be sure to turn in your summer camp registration form with payment to Jim Baughman.

May's  Theme is:  Technology – Cyber Chip        

Meeting Notes 4/10/18

Meeting Notes

- 4040 bags of mulch sold! Make sure everyone comes the 20^th and 21^st. Everyone who comes to help both days gets $100 of their summercamp fees.

- For the 20^th and 21^st, do NOT wear Class A’s! Wear dirty and grimy clothes.

- Saturday morning we will head to Tar Hallow to help the Weblows with their crossover. Service hours will be given!

- Thunderbase is soon! $15 fee! Be there!

- Carter Freeman and Dominic Rose are going to Nagatamen! However, there is an opening. If you at least 13 years old and at least Star Rank.