May 25

Chess Merit Badge Make-up Session – May 30

The make-up session for the Chess Merit Badge workshop will be held on Friday 30 May, 6pm – 8pm in the Community Room of the Panera – Bethel Rd location.

The plan is to complete our tournament and finish review of the merit badge requirements.

Scouts should bring completed worksheets, scoresheets from completed games for review, any borrowed materials, and their blue cards.

May 22

A Celebration of Scouting with Michael Hock

Host: BSA Troop 365, Worthington OH

When: Saturday, June 28, 2-5 PM Flag ceremony at 3:30 PM

Where: Highbanks Metropark, 9466 U.S. 23, Lewis Center, OH
Dragonfly Camp – (N of Powell Rd between S.R. 23 and S.R. 315)

Join us as we celebrate Mike’s contributions and continuing service to Scouting and to BSA Troop 365. Mike’s impact on Scouting has been profound, from sound guidance of boys and adults in Troop 365 on the scouting trail, to canoeing, volunteer management and fundraising. Come share your memories and stories with Mike and Linda! Light refreshments served.

Please RSVP at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-celebration-of-scouting-with-michael-hock-tickets-11516296553?aff=es2&rank=0

May 21

Backpack Planning Meeting and Shakedown Hike – May 28

Backpack Planning Meeting and Shakedown Hike
This is a planning meeting for the backpacking trip June 19-22. Anyone planning on going on the backpacking trip needs to attend. Scouts must be 14 or older, Adults must be in good physical condition and prepared to backpack up to 10 miles per day on rugged trail with significant climbs.

When: May 28, 6:30 – 8pm

Where: Highbanks, first left turn inside park, first shelter.

Be on time we hike first, bring a pack with at least 20 lbs of weight, wear your hiking boots and socks.

May 21

High Adventure Backpack Trip – June 19-22

High Adventure Backpack Trip – June 19-22

What: 4 day backpack trip to either Smoky Mountains, Red River Gorge, Big South Fork

When: June 19-22, Thursday early AM – Sunday late PM

Requirements: Scouts must be 14 or older, Adults must be in good physical condition and prepared to backpack up to 10 miles per day on rugged trail with significant climbs

Backpack Planning Meeting and Shakedown Hike: May 28, 6:30 – 8PM at Highbanks, first left turn inside park, first shelter. Be on time we hike first, bring a pack with at least 20 lbs of weight, wear your hiking boots and socks.

 

May 13

Skills Campout – May 16-18

Skills Camp Out – Lake Vesuvius Wayne National Forest

When: May 16-18, 2014, meet at the church at 5:15pm on Friday, return on Sunday at 1pm.

Where: Lake Vesuvius Wayne National Forest, 6 miles north of Ironton off SR 93

Bring: A generic permission slip from the troop web site.

Cost: $25.00

 

May 10

Chris Morris

BSA Troop 365 extends our sympathies to the troop and family of Chris Morris. Chris Morris passed away suddenly on Thursday and was actively involved with Boy Scouts for over 25 years. Many of us knew him through scouting events in Worthington and the Buckeye District. He even went on the Gettysburg trip last summer with our troop.

Friends may call 5-7pm Monday at Gracechurch, 7600 Liberty Road, Powell followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7pm. In lieu of flowers friends may contribute in his memory to the Boy Scouts of America.

Obituary from the Columbus Dispatch:

Morris Christopher Lee Morris, age 54, of Columbus, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 8, 2014 at his residence. He was deeply involved with Boy Scouts for over 25 years and was a longtime member of Grace Brethren Church and serving in youth ministries for many years. Preceded in death by parents Mark and Mildred Morris. Survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Sharon; and son, Josh. Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Monday at Gracechurch, 7600 Liberty Road, Powell, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, friend may contribute in his memory to The Boy Scouts of America or Grace Brethren Ministries. Arrangements by HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.

May 05

Troop Service Project – May 10

Troop Service Project — MANDATORY!!!

When: Saturday, May 10, 2014  8:45am to Noon (or as soon after noon as we can)

What: Cleaning up trash at Worthington Park Elementary

Where: Directions will be provided

Bring: An old long sleeve shirt, an old pair of long pants, boots, work gloves, sack lunch, water bottle with water, trash back, another old shirt to change into.

WE WILL BE CLEANING UP TRASH AT WORTHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON PARK ROAD, IN NORTHERN WORTHINGTON. THIS MAY INVOLVE CONTACT WITH POISON IVY AMONG OTHER THINGS. THE TROOP WILL BE BRINGING SOAP AND WARM WATER, BLEACH-WIPES AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT CAN KEEP US FROM GETTING ANY IVY RASH. OLD CLOTHES ARE RECOMMENDED. THE LOCATION WILL ALSO BE NEAR FLOWING WATER- NO ONE IS EXPECTED, NOR PERMITTED, TO GO INTO THE WATER. ALL TRASH PICKUP WILL BE ON LAND, BUT MAY BE NEAR THE SHORE LINE.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY IS MANDATORY- IT IS WHAT SCOUTS DO. IT ALSO IS NEEDED FOR ADVANCEMENT TO THE NEXT RANK. IF IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO MISS THIS PROJECT, YOU MUST DISCUSS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE PROJECT WITH YOUR ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER FOR APPROVAL.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY!

OUR STANDARD PERMISSION FORM IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT.

Troop Service Project – May 10, 2014

Apr 21

New Parent Orientation – April 28

Hello Parents of new Scouts and all experienced parents!!  ORIENTATION meeting is April 28th, 7:15 @ the Browning Lounge in the WUMC.  Scouter Paul Dorothy will lead this hour long presentation and discussion. The time will be very well spent.  Questions please call Committee Chair Bill Alsnauer, 296-5960.