Troop 734 - Hilliard, OH

Tonight’s Scout skills:  Tenderfoot exercises (round 2)

Upcoming events:

• Patrol Leaders' Conference - 7 PM on June 19th
• Summer Camp - Woodland Trails – Jun 23-29. 
• Tonight was the last night for pre-requisites and signups for special programs.
• Tent assignments tonight.
• Bring a carbineer or clip to carry your water mug.
• Bring a hat and water bottle – remember to stay hydrated!
• We’ll meet in the WalMart parking lot, across from Olive Garden at 11:30am on Sunday.
• We should arrive back home sometime before noon on the following Saturday.
• No meeting on 6/24 and 7/1.
• Kelley’s Island Campout – July 19-21.
• July 29 – Dime-a-Dog night (no meeting).  There will be a charge of $3 ($6 for big kids & adults).
• St. James Brat Fest – 8/2-8/4
• Eagle-required merit badge campout – 8/8-8/11

Announcements:

• Mr. Stern – OA – please get signed up for your Ordeal!  Ordeal members, please think about earning your Brotherhood. 
• Class-B’s are here if you ordered but haven’t picked them up.

No scout skill tonight – we’re prepping for summer camp.

Upcoming events:

• Troop Committee Meeting - 7 PM on June 12th
• Patrol Leaders' Conference - 7 PM on June 19th
• Summer Camp - Woodland Trails – Jun 23-29. 
• Due to Mr. Bryan at June 17th meeting: (1) If you would like to participate in any "special programs" passed out at tonight's camp prep meeting. (2) Payment in full for any of those "special programs" (if applicable)
• Notification if you will need to use a camp-provided canvas tent.
• Please work on your pre-requisites now!  Remember, many merit badge counselors will be going on vacation the same time you will, so get ahead of the curve if you can.  
• We’re having an informational meeting tonight for all kids & their parents.
• Medical forms are due tonight.
• Merit badge pre-requisites are due next Monday.
• Kelley’s Island Campout – July 19-21.
• RED Class B shirts for troop meeting on June 17th

Announcements

• Congratulations to Elijah G. for completing his Board of Review for First Class Scout
• OA members – if you were tapped out this spring, be sure to sign up for an Ordeal weekend.
• If you ordered t-shirts, they’re in – please pick them up.
• It won’t be long till popcorn season is here – remember, this is a great way to fund your scouting activities, so get ready to sell!
• Thanks to all the scouts who attended the shooting campout – we shot around 5,000 rounds this year, and everyone had a great time!

Tonight’s Scout skills: Flag etiquette.

Upcoming events:

• Shooting Campout – Jun 7-9.  Departure, Friday June 7th at 6 PM.  If you’re coming, plan on bringing some targets (cans, plastic bottles – no glass).
• Summer Camp - Woodland Trails – Jun 23-29.  Please work on your pre-requisites now!  Remember, many merit badge counselors will be going on vacation the same time you will, so get ahead of the curve if you can.
• Kelley’s Island Campout – July 19-21.

Announcements:

• Mr. Stern – first ordeal of the year was last weekend.  If you were recently tapped-out and you didn’t make that ordeal, there’s another one coming up in July, as well as one in August at Chief Logan, or September at Falling Rock.  Please be sure to pay your dues!  Rifle range should have been worked on this past weekend.
• Mr. Bryan – All Scouts who are First Class or above should have received a packet showing your progress toward Eagle.  Please give these a look to make sure that (1) everything looks right, and (2) you’re properly motivated to reach your next rank!!
• If you’re going to summer camp, tonight is the last night for you to turn in your medical form, and June 17 is the last week for you to turn in prerequisites.
• Mrs. Kirke – If you ordered class-b t-shirts, they will  be in next Monday.  Tonight is the last night for you to order name tags.
• Per our last committee meeting, there is going to be a policy change for Boards of Review.  Starting in August, we’ll do bi-monthly BOR’s, so please be sure to plan ahead (no last-minute scheduling!)
• Mr. Hansford – shooting campout is this weekend!  The cost is a bit higher this year, mainly due to the cost increase of ammo, so there will be an extra $20 fee on top of the normal $20 grub fee.  Money is due tonight, as is menu planning and tent assignments.
• NYLT – there are still some spots open.  You must be First Class or higher.  The troop will pay for half of the course at the time you sign up, and upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be reimbursed for the other half.
• ORANGE Class B Uniform for the troop meeting on Monday, June 10th.

Shane H. is looking for volunteers to help with his Eagle Project this Saturday, May 25th.  Activity will begin at 9:00 AM and last through noon. 

Please bring work gloves, shovels and rakes as there is much mulch to be moved !!! 

Food will be provided.   Address - St. Simon & Jude's Church, 9350 High Free Pike, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162

Tonight’s Scout skills: Tenderfoot exercises

Upcoming events:

• Memorial Day – May 27.  No meeting – see you next week.
• June 3 – We’ll start wearing Class-B uniforms for the summer.
• Shooting Campout – Jun 7-9.  We’ll do menu planning, etc., at our next meeting (June 3).  If you’re coming, plan on bringing some targets (cans, plastic bottles – no glass).
• Summer Camp - Woodland Trails – Jun 23-29.  Please work on your pre-requisites now!  Remember, many merit badge counselors will be going on vacation the same time you will, so get ahead of the curve if you can.
• Kelley’s Island Campout – July 19-21.

Announcements:

• Mr. Stern– OA news - thanks for attending Conclave.  Ordeal season starts in two weeks.  Current OA members – start looking at the calendar – next summer will be the 100th anniversary.  There will be a 100th anniversary sash to be available *only* at the convention.
• Last night to order t-shirts is tonight!  Name badges are still available – see Mrs. Kirke.
• Day camp is coming up in July – we still need boys to help with stations.  M-F 8am – 3pm (roughly).
• Summer camp – now is the time to work on your pre-requisites.  Make sure you’re working on these early.
• Mrs. Bryan – reminder to sign up for the Kroger loyalty program.  You can get a treat if you bring in a printout showing that you signed up.

Tonight is: Monday May 13, 2013

 Patrol meetings: organize patrol cook kits

 Skills: Tenderfoot exercises for all

 Upcoming events:

 *”Hunger Games” Campout – May 17-19, 2013

 * Shane H Eagle project - Sat May 18, 2013 9am at Saints Simon and Jude Church, West Jefferson

 *Shooting Campout – Jun 7-9, 2013

 *Summer Camp - Woodland Trails – Jun 23-29, 2013

 * Kelley’s Island Campout – July 19-21, 2013

*”Hunger Games” Campout this week-end May 17-19, 2013

     *We really need more adults to transport and attend. PLEASE let Mr. Hansford know if you can help

     *Tonight is menu planning and tent assignments

     *Theme will be more “capture-the-flag” than “Hunger Games”

*Summer Camp is coming up Jun 23-29, 2013 at Woodland Trails, with many fun things do

     *Mr. Bryan will have a meeting Mon Jun 10, 2013 to vote on which activities the Troop would like to participate in

      *Medical forms with Parts A,B&C are due to Mrs. Kirke by Jun 10, 2013

 *Cub Scout Day Camp will be Jul 22-26, 2013, and they need lots of Boy Scouts and adults to help

      *It will count as service hours. Please contact Mrs. Kirke

 *Congratulations to the winner of the SPL’s contest for the Scout that got the most things signed off: David M

      *Following close behind were Michael C and Evan. Great job, gentlemen!

 * Kroger Community Rewards – please re-enroll your loyalty card or sign up for the first time

      *Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select our NPO organization #81287 “Boy Scout Troop 734”

      *The funds received by the troop will directly benefit your son by going toward Troop outings and expenses, and helping to keep the dues and grub fees from increasing

      *Swipe your loyalty card when you shop at Kroger or enter your phone number on the keypad

      *A Scout gets (1) thank you snack or Ski soda for EACH proof of an additional household he gets to link to Troop 734 (parents, grandparents, aunt/uncles, neighbors, etc.)

      *The printout showing that the household has (re-)enrolled is to be given to Mrs. Bryan by May 31, 2013

 *OA Announcements:

      *Scouts selected at the tap-out still need to attend an Ordeal week-end before officially becoming a member

      * The first Ordeal of the year will be at the end of May

      * Additional Ordeals in July, August and September 2013

 *Name tags are in. Please see Mrs. Kirke

 *Class B T-shirts: Mrs. Kirke is collecting orders through May 20, 2013

 *Eagle projects:

      *Huge THANK YOU to everyone that helped Zach H with his Eagle project. He finished it last week-end.

      *Shane H needs help with his Eagle project Sat May 18, 2013 9am at Saints Simon and Jude Church, West Jefferson. Will anyone not going on the campout please help. Bring work gloves

The troop will be conducting a special meeting for scouts and parents attending summer camp this year to discuss special program options and make group selections. 

The meeting will be held during the regularly scheduled troop meeting on Monday, June 10th.

Other upcoming camp-related deadlines:

• May 28th - Deadline for submitting your optional summer camp t-shirt order to Mr. or Mrs. Bryan
• June 10th - Deadline for all scouts and adults spending one night or more at summer camp to submit your updated BSA Medical Forms (Parts A, B and C) and proof of insurance to Mrs. Kirke.
• June 17th - Deadline for all merit badge counselors to report which summer camp prerequisites have been completed to Mr. Bryan.

Tonight’s Scout skills: Trailer and mess kit cleanup.  Quartermaster Jack is in charge!

Upcoming events:

•  Hunger Games campout – May 17-19.  We’re camping at Camp Oyo, near Portsmouth.  Watch for more details coming soon.
• Shooting campout – June 7-9.
• Summer Camp – June 23-29.

Announcements:

• Active OA members – there’s a meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 – UA Methodist Church.  It’s a busy time of the year, so if you can make the meeting, it would be appreciated.  Reminder – if you haven’t paid your dues, please do so!
• Reminder – please be sure to enroll or re-enroll in Kroger Community Rewards.  If you sign up and bring in a printout, you can get a treat, and if you have relatives or friends who sign up, bring in a printout from them, too, for an extra bonus!
• If you need to order Class-B t-shirts, the last day to order is May 20.  Please see Mrs. Kirke for an order form.
• Zach is planning another work day for his Eagle project this Saturday, May 11 at 10am.
• Shane will have a work day for his Eagle project on Saturday, May 18.   Watch for an email with details.
• Thanks to everyone who help with the half-marathon this weekend.  Everyone was impressed with you work.