Scouts learned how to set up the camp kitchen to get ready for the Thanksgiving Feast. This fulfilled a requirement for Tenderfoot. They also worked on rank advancements and played janitor.
PLC Meetings
The next PLC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2nd. The meeting will run from 5:30 to 7 pm. Food will be provided for those who attend.
Dues are Due
Please see Mr. Lorenz to pay annual dues over the next few weeks. The troop payments website is an option for Scouts to pay their annual dues with credit card if they would like.
https://boy-scouts-of-america-troop-623.square.site/
$132.00 for scouts without Scout Life Magazine
$57.00 for adults
$12.00 more for Scout Life Magazine
Advancements
Landynn Peterson was promoted to 1st Class and Patrol Leader
Matthew Svetlev was promoted to 2nd Class
Kevin Svetlev was promoted to 2nd Class
Reuban Lorenz was promoted to Tenderfoot
Service Hours Opportunities
Saturday, November 6, 2021, 9am - 11am
Removing invasive species from Howard Family Trail near Lions Park. Park cars near 1st Street. Contact Mr. Rimes for details
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021, 1 - 3pm
Leaf Raking Service Project
Meet at FCC parking lot and we’ll hand out a list of homes to visit. See attached page for details.
Thanksgiving Campout and Dinner
The troop is currently planning the Thanksgiving Campout. The dates for the event are November 19th-21rst. The location is at the church. Please mark your calendar. The permission slip is attached below.
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.
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/