Nov 18

Fruit & Greenery Pickup – December 3rd

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Pickup for Fruit & Greenery has moved and is now scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd.

You must pick up your items between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. If you have other commitments this evening, you will need to make arrangements for someone else to pick up your items. We are unable to hold items for anybody.

Pickup location is A & D Builders Supply

This is the same location we have used for the last 5+ years. So, if you have sold before, you should know where to find us. For new Scouts, the address is:

561 Schrock Rd
Columbus, OH

It is near the intersection of Schrock Rd and Huntley Rd.

 

Nov 10

Turkey Shoot – Letter to Parents

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Hello Scout Parents! Our annual Turkey Shoot is coming up the weekend of November 15-17th. I can’t tell you how many years we’ve been doing this but it is consistently our most popular outing for Scouts and Scouters. This year, in fact, we have over 80 folks attending and we’ve been preparing for quite a while.

  1.  Safety comes first
    1. Range masters are certified. This means that several adults have taken extra time in training to make this as safe as possible.
    2. !!!! November 11th, our Troop Meeting is dedicated to rifle safety. Our certified trainer Mr. Steve Kirk will be the training the boys and I encourage you to join us.
  2. Boys leading Boys
    1. During the last few weeks our boys have been learning about Being Prepared. This includes what to wear, what to pack and what to think about. Keep an eye on the weather and ask them questions as they pack their gear. Their Scout Manual has a lot of information, so does our website.
    2. Menu Planning; last week the Scouts broke into their Patrol Corners and planned what they want to eat, etc. It’ s learning process and includes buying within a budget.
    3. Patrol Method: the patrols camp together and have responsibilities that are spelled out on the duty roster. It assigns everything from cooking, cleaning, etc. The boys learn from this. Those that use it well have fewer problems, some boys will ignore it and that’s when the ‘learning’ begins. A Patrol Duty Roster also creates interdependency, it is more than self-reliance.
  3. The Adults Camping
    1. The adults and boys in the Eagle Patrol have their own duty roster. In addition to being a good idea, it is showing through example, that we believe in the method.
    2. We are there for your boys for any # of reasons. The days are well organized and the boys will be busy. The nights can be cold and a challenge for some boys.
  4. We need your help
    1. I’m the bus driver and plan to start packing the bus by 5:30 & have the wheels moving at 6:00PM, we have a long drive and need to get moving. WEAR CLASS A’s! My cell # is 614-296-5960 if you have an emergency and are running late.
    2. We are packing troop gear Thursday, we will announce the time during the troop meeting. We’d like some of the boys to help, but we’ll cover that during the Monday Meeting.
    3. Cell Phones: I encourage you to keep them home, but if not, during the weekend they’ll be on the bus. If a boy needs to make a call, phones are available.
    4. Occasionally a boy gets homesick and wants an early ride home, we first ask you to call Mr. Roderick (614-949-3954) or Mr. Alsnauer. (614-296-5960) Or as cell phone reception can be iffy, call Chief Logan Reservation admin Kerry Campbell (740-702-2279) and they can find us. We’ll engage your Scout and encourage them through it, but these decisions are ultimately yours.

Thanks for trusting us with your son. He’ll have a great weekend and one he won’t soon forget.

Bill Alsnauer Committee Chair
614-296-5960

Nov 10

Committee Meeting – November 20

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This week is busy enough for many of our Scouts so, our committee meeting has been changed to November 20th. Wednesday evening. 7:00PM WUMC.

We will continue our conversation started with the retreat. My previous blog will provide a fair sketch as to the outline. Highlights to be addressed are

  • Reviewing the budget. Report on Fruit & Greenery sales.
  • Adult Orientation
  • Some shifting in our outdoor programming.
  • Building Templates, what do we already have
  • Scoutmaster report
  • 1-59 days looking forward: Luminaires, Delivery of fruit and greenery, etc.
  • 60-90 days looking forward: Spaghetti Dinner
  • Summer Camp, High Adventure

Peace to all! See you Monday

Bill Alsnauer, Chair

 

Nov 09

Turkey Shoot – November 15-17

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2013 TURKEY SHOOT RENDEZVOUS AND ENCAMPMENT
NOVEMBER 15-17, 2013

WHEN: Be at the Church Friday, November 15, at 5:30PM to load up the bus, and leave soon thereafter.
We return to the Church Sunday, November 17 by 1:00PM.
(Troop gear will be loaded Thursday evening into the trailer- your help is appreciated!)

WHERE: At our same NEW rendezvous point – Shawnee Campsite, Camp Chief Logan. 3 latrines, fully
functional; spectacular wilderness view; quiet neighborhood (no cows); NRA-certified rifle range,
archery range, tomahawk range, atlatl range, pioneer area, first aid station.

WHAT: Shooting rifles, shotguns, your “pre-approved” gun; archery, tomahawks, atlatl-throw; first aid;
pioneering activities; eating awesome food including turkeys; ceremonies and stories around the
campfire; the Frontier(*) Trading Post will be open for business.
*Not to be confused with the Camp’s trading post, which will be closed.

BRING: Class A uniform on the bus (as always); clothing for the weather; see Handout for other stuff
DO NOT BRING: Your own ammo; Your own weapon if it has not been “pre-approved”; electronics.

COST: $35.00– covers transportation, food, lodging, and all of the ammo and arrows we bring.

Turkey Shoot 2013 – Permission Form
Turkey Shoot 2013 – What To Pack

 

Oct 25

Fruit & Greenery Forms Due Monday

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This is the last weekend to sell Fruit & Greenery. Forms are due on Monday October 28th at the troop meeting. No late orders will be accepted.

If your son can not attend this meeting, you must make arrangements to get the sales sheets turned in on or before this date.

* No money will be accepted at this time

 

Oct 21

Rappelling – October 26, 2013

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If you did not sign-up on Monday night at the troop meeting, please RSVP to Matt Williams at 614-527-5238 by Thursday night (10/24).

What: Rappelling at Conkles Hollow in the Hocking Hills State Park with our BSA certified Rappel Masters. Come spend the day with us hanging over a cliff on a rope– it doesn’t get any better than that! Complete 13 rappels (6 for the adults) and you earn your Rappel Knot.

Who: Scouts, Leaders, Parents (and even Grandmothers). BSA rules require a parent be present if you are under 14 years old. Parents are welcome to rappel but not required.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 – leave the Church at 7AM and return approximately 4PM.

Bring: Leather work gloves, long pants, boots, water bottle. You will also need to pack your own lunch. Eat breakfast before you come. Dress in layers and appropriately for the weather.

Cost: $15

Rappelling Fall 2013 – Handout

Oct 16

Recent Committee Retreat

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To:  BSA Troop 365, Scouts, Scouters & Parents.
From: Committee Chairman, Bill Alsnauer
Re:  Recent Committee Retreat

Hello, this past Sunday 15 of us, (committee members, Scoutmaster & assistant scout masters) gathered for some planning.  We used a format to discuss what’s going on with Troop 365, community involvement and Scouting in general.   Here’s a short bit of what we learned and some direction we’re heading.

  1. We are excited about the # of new adults & experienced Scouters (adults)  interested in being part of the leadership.  We recognize the interest and our responsibility to provide orientation and training, even at the most basic level.  Moving from Webelos to BSA 365  can be a bit overwhelming.   Of all areas identified for action, this was the clear choice as our first area of focus.
  2. Identifying adults that want more than basic knowledge/involvement and providing a path.  Building depth in leadership.
  3. Equally in the groups mind?
    1. Turnout for outings, some events like Kelly’s Island or Turkey Shoot have a lot of boys and families, but some others are being minimally attended.
    2. Recruitment, connection with the troop and retention of Scouts.
    3. Overextended boys, lives, etc.
  1. Website, cited as very strong but needs some adjustments, updates, including building in ‘push’ notices.
  2. Indoor Program (meetings) should be assessed.  Content, participants, structure.
  3. Cost over runs on trips, concerns about bus costs vs. benefit.
  4. Planning & processes so moving forward BSA 365 has some basic templates, but flexible for boys to learn & experience as they develop leadership skills.  How do we help them plan an event?

We had close to 100 ideas, consolidated in discussion to 28 items, prioritized to 7 seen here.   The next step will be to come up with some solutions, some will require consensus, other’s solved through direction of me, the committee or Mr. Roderick.   We have already taken some steps, focusing on parent onboarding and recruiting.

There will be more to tell, but I’m glad you and your boy are part of BSA Troop 365.

Sincerely,

Bill Alsnauer, Chair

Oct 10

Committee Retreat – October 13

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WHO: Hello and thanks for your part in making BSA Troop 365 great. This Sunday is our committee retreat. Like all committee meetings all are welcome.

WHAT: Retreat (Please wear your Class A’s) Remember our conversation will include strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Think both inside and outside our Troop.

WHEN: October 13, 2013, 3-6PM

WHERE: WUMC, Allen Lounge

Beverages, munchies will be included. We won’t spoil your dinner though.

Many of you have done retreats at work or church and some have lead them as well. Each year we have boys go away for 3 days in a Leadership Event. It’s been fun to watch and learn from them. Instead of 3 days, max three hours. Please consider doing the following:

  • Please bring along something to write on and something to write with.
  • Spend 15 minutes on your website, some great information about our troop.
  • Class A’s

This Sunday’s retreat is a time together, dedicating part of our Sunday to talk about our Troop. Everyone is welcome, most especially committee members and ASM’s. Parents and interested parties are welcome as well.

Conversation, encouragement, ideas, easels & newsprint will be part of the day. I look forward to our time together.

— Bill Alsnauer, Committee Chairman

 

Oct 02

Kody Prosser – Eagle Project

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This Saturday, 10/5, right after Trifle & Treasures, we will be assembling benches for the first phase of my Eagle Project at the church by the garage. Lunch will be provided before we start, especially for those boys who were doing Trifles & Treasures all morning. On Sunday 10/6, he may be doing a car wash for final fundraising as well, if needed. More information will be provided by Saturday on that.

We will be assembling 4 Flip Top benches for the Avondale Youth Center out of Zanesville. This center is a home for kids, ages 10 to 17, who have been removed from their homes due to domestic violence situations. Most of them end up living here until they are 18.

Phase 2 will commence next weekend, 10/12 & 10/13 and will involve building a brick fire pit. Saturday, 10/12 we will be heading out to Avondale at about 7 am to get started. This day, we will be preparing the site, digging the hole, laying the frame and pouring the concrete, which has to set for 24 hours.

Sunday, 10/13 we will head out around the same time to begin the final phase and actually build the rest of the firepit.

All meals for these two days will be provided.

There will be multiple vehicles going out, so transportation for any boys willing and available to help would be provided.

I know this is a long way to go and it is somewhat short notice. But I wanted to do something for kids in need and after visiting this center and saw that they are trying to improve the outdoor experience for the kids, I decided to tie it into Scouts as well. This firepit will be something they can cook over or just have a bonfire in. It will encourage them to be outside in the evenings, especially in the summer, as a group and experiencing campfire activities. So, I will take all the help I can get.

— Kody Prosser