Scout Notes - Monday, August 3, 2009

Philmont Trek – We’ve returned from Philmont, fresh with stories about the vistas we saw and perils we experienced. Check our website for raw photos from the trek and see one of the participants for stories. Although we faced some serious challenges, I believe everyone had a good time and is glad that they were able to conquer the trek.

Meeting Schedule

Monday, August 3rd – We will plan to hold our meeting on the East Side of Lake McMurtry where we’ll be using our canoes again.

Note: Bring your books to the lake for Summer Camp Sign-offs.

Monday, August 10^th – Troop Meeting at the Scout Hut. Please come dressed in your Class B uniform. We will be helping the FUMC prepare their preschool playground for the upcoming school year. Will involve the movement of playground sand, bush trimming and a thorough washing of the toddler area. In addition to Class B’s, please also bring work gloves. We will also need volunteers to bring the following: Wheelbarrows for the sand, hedge trimmers, loppers, and one/two long garden hoses.

Monday, August 17^th – Committee Meeting at 6:00pm in the Scout Hut with Troop Meeting at 7:00pm.

Upcoming Activities

Illinois River Float Trip – Tentatively scheduled for September 19-20. This will be a topic of discussion at the Committee Meeting so that we may begin planning. We will also most likely be joined by the Perkin’s Troop as they need this trip to complete a merit badge.

Popcorn Sales – I have a date of September 21^st as the start date for popcorn sales. This will be confirmed as we kick off our new year.

OA Fall Fellowship – I have tentative dates of September 25-27 for the fellowship and ordeal.