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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Want to see what Boys Life looked like the month you were born, or how about back in 1911? Read more than 100 years’ worth of issues of the iconic Boy’s Life Magazine here: http://boyslife.org/wayback/.
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.
Sessions are being planned for scouts wishing to earn the Chess merit badge.
Requirements for this merit badge can be found at http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Chess
In advance of the first session, please review the Chess merit badge book or equivalent reference(s) and come prepared to discuss the topics described in requirements 1, 2, 4b, 4c, 5a, and 5b.
At the 21 April troop meeting I will have a limited number of books that scouts can borrow if need be.
For the second session, note that parking space is limited at the library so carpooling/ridesharing is encouraged.
For both sessions, scouts may bring their own chess set if they wish, but they are not required to do so.
Reminder – scouts must obtain a signed blue card.
Pat Connolly