Scouts discussed the FOP dinner, how they earned some tips, and a possible donation. The Pinewood Derby recruiting event on Saturday with 6-8 young kids attending was great! Fundraising this summer is almost complete. Parents can reach out to Mr. Lorenz to find out their Scout’s balance but more may be deposited from recent events. The missing orange tents have been found! Thank you all for looking and returning tents. If you still have any Coleman tents or gear, please bring them to the meeting next week. We will use them in September. Scouts worked in two teams to build the highest flag holder with rope and wood. This filled some lashing requirements for First Class. We discussed a big opportunity to complete 3 eagle required badges in one weekend. Details below and attached.
Advancements
Colton Smith was promoted to Scout
Trey Rusbasan was promoted to Scout
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 9-11, 2022 9/11
Day of Remembrance
Gerber Scout Reservation, Citizenship Merit Badge Weekend
Complete 3 eagle required badges in one weekend!
Please see attached flyer to get more info. Space is limited. Sign up at https://scoutingevent.com/272-911cit
We will complete some prerequisites at a meeting prior to the event, (August 22?). Watch the news or read a news website 5 days in a row for the Citizenship of the Nation #5 prerequisite. See other attachment below for list of all prerequisites.
Sept 24-25 Sat - Sun
Lawless dark sky camping, details TBA
Order of the Arrow
August 19-21 event. Details TBA
Sept 16-18 is an OA fall event. More details to come.
Tents and Parking
There are still some upcoming opportunities so check the link below periodically to sign up. A big event using a tent is coming up around Sept 18th in Riverview Park.
Merit Badge Counselors
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.