Dec 14

Jerry Roderick’s Mother

Dear Scouts and Scouters, I am sad to pass along some news to you. Yesterday Jerry Roderick’s mother passed away unexpectedly. I have talked with Jerry and Karen and they are coping as best they can. They do need your help.

Special Olympics is this Saturday and Sunday. We need a few more parents/adults on Saturday. Please call me at 296-5960 to volunteer.
Second, we are going to postpone this Monday’s Court of Honor and subsequently not have a Scout meeting this Monday night. The COH will be early in January.
 
Please consider Jerry and Karen in your thoughts and prayers. I will post the details on visiting & funeral arrangements. I am hopeful that we, as a Troop, will be able to provide the support and care in this time. I do request that Scouts visit the funeral home as those details are available in their best uniform presentation. 

“and now, may the great scoutmaster be with us till we meet again”
 
Bill Alsnauer, Chair

Dec 13

Extra Fruit

Do you have any customers that missed out on ordering Fruit this year? Or did you really enjoy the fruit that you purchased and wish that you had more for the holidays?

Well, BSA365 has some extra fruit that was just delivered… so it’s nice and fresh!

3 small grapefruit
1 large orange
10 small orange
3 small tangelos
1 grapefruit/navel orange mix
3 citrus variety
1 fresh fruit sampler

Please contact Mrs. Prosser at 614-561-8729 (mobile) or jameria21@gmail.com if you are interested.

Dec 13

Eagle Courts of Honor

To: Parents, Scouts, Scouters
From: Bill Alsnauer, committee chair
Re: (2) Eagle Courts of Honor

Hi, we have (2) Eagle Courts coming up.  The first is 12.30.12 for Alex J and the next is Drew T on 1.6.2013.  If you’ve not been in a while or if you have a Scout that has not, please consider attending.  The rank of Eagle is something all Scouts tell me they want to be.  I think having the boys attend from time to time is essential in their own development in seeing what can be.  Check the calendar for specifics on time and place.

Congratulations to Alex & Drew.

Dec 11

Gettysburg Planning Meeting – December 20th

We will be having a combined Troop 365/Troop 268 Gettysburg planning meeting/get together Thursday, December 20th from 7PM to 8:30PM at the Worthington United Methodist Church. We will be going over what has already been planned; making decisions on what still needs planned; watching a little video of Gettysburg; answering questions; and having snacks.

For those who have signed on, this is for you! (Sorry, those who had not signed on as of October 15th, we have no more room). Hope to see you then!

Dec 04

Fruit & Greenery Money Due – December 17

This is a reminder that the Fruit & Greenery Money will be due on Monday December 17th!

All money (No Cash) is due at the Court of Honor on 12/17. If your son can not attend this meeting, you need to make arrangements to get the money turned in on or before this date. Checks made out to BSA 365 only. No Cash.

Dec 04

Special Olympics Service Project – December 15-16

What: Special Olympics Ohio depends on volunteers like the Boy Scouts to help run their program. For this service project we will be volunteering at the Special Olympics State Aquatics Championship at the OSU pool.

When: December 15-16
Saturday – Be at the Church at 9:15am; return will be between 6:30pm and 7:00pm.
Sunday – Be at the Church at 7:15am; return will be between 12:30pm and 1:00pm.

Dress: Dress appropriately for the weather on the ride down. Once inside the building, be able to change into shorts or light pants, t-shirt and tennis shoes. You will receive a t-shirt for your service.

Food: Lunch is provided on Saturday. You may bring money for the concession stand for when we will be given breaks.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY VALUABLE ITEMS — NO ONE ELSE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.  PLEASE DO BRING A SMILE AND A HELPFUL ATTITUDE, AND BE PREPARED TO LIVE BY THE SCOUT OATH AND THE LAW — “DUTY TO OTHERS”, “HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL …..”  AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

Nov 27

Webelos Welcome Hike / Campout – December 1-2

What: Hiking the Granny Gatewood Trail from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave, in scenic Hocking Hills, with a lunch break that includes Bean Soup and Cornbread at the pavilion near Cedar Falls. Hikers will receive a cool patch for this trail! Those that wish to camp will be transported to Mr. Bailey’s farm nearby. If you camp, be sure to bring your camping gear, prepared for cold weather! Campers will fine-tune their outdoor winter camping skills and participate in pioneering activities.

When: Be at the Church Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 7am; hikers return about 5:30pm. Campers will return Sunday, December 2, 2012 at approximately 12:30pm.

Where: Scenic Hocking Hills for the hiking, the Bailey Farm for those camping.

Cost: $$ FREE $$ for the hike; $15.00 lets you camp (you will eat well!).

Webelos Welcome Hike 2012 Handout

Nov 27

Name the Turtle Contest 2013

The “Turtle” is returning April 27 and 28, 2013 and it needs a name. Try your hand at naming the 2013 “Turtle”. If your name is selected, it will be used on the neckerchief that will be given to all participants. In addition you will be recognized at the Campfire with some neat prizes.

What is the “Turtle”? The “Turtle” is a very special Buckeye District Camporee and comes only once every 4 years on two feet, two wheels or possibly two paddles. The “Turtle” will be 52 years old in 2013.

Previous names have been (in order since 1961): Silver Turtle (1), Gold Turtle (2), Bronze Turtle (3), Green Turtle (4), Bicentennial Turtle (5), Silent Turtle (6), Diamond Turtle (7), Presidential Turtle (8), Discovery Turtle (9), Pedal Paddle Pack Turtle (10), Dave’s Turtle (11), Freedom Turtle (12) and the Century of Scouting Turtle (13th).

As you can see, the name needs to be short and end with “Turtle”.

You can email your entry or snail mail it by using the form below. Each entry must include the “Turtle” name, your full name, your Scout Troop, Scoutmaster Name and his Phone Number. Get your entry to Tom Pauling by 31 January 2013.

“Turtle” Rules:

  • All entries must be delivered to Tom Pauling by 6 pm 31 January 2013.
  • Include the name of the Turtle (ending in “Turtle”), your name, your Scout Masters Name and your troop number.
  • Only Registered Buckeye District Scouts are eligible.
  • Only one name per email or entry.
  • In case of ties, the earliest entry received will be the winner.

Good luck to all Scouts…..

Questions? – contact Tom Pauling

Name the Turtle Flier 2013