Dear Scouts and Scouters. Please take note of the obituary regarding Mrs. Janet Roderick, Scoutmaster Jerry Roderick’s mother. Scouts are welcome but visitation and service will occur during school hours. The dinner after will begin at approximately 4PM at the church. I encourage our Scouts to attend the 4PM event to support the Roderick family. Please wear your best class A uniform if you are able to attend.
Bill Alsnauer, Chair
Patrol leader elections were last Monday. Please congratulate your new PLC members the next time you see them.
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
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.
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.
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:
Good luck to all Scouts…..
Questions? – contact Tom Pauling
Congratulations to Jim K., the newly-elected Vice President representing Sea Scouts, in the Venturing Officers’ Association for Simon Kenton Council. Jim will be responsible for venturing programming events involving Sea Scout Ships in Buckeye and Arrowhead Districts. Jim is an Eagle Scout from Troop 365 and participates with both Sea Scout Ship 468 (Able Rank) and Venturing Crew 45 Shooting Sports. Recently Jim has also earned the Bronze Award in Venturing, is an NRA-Certified Rifle Instructor, and was selected as youth staff for the 2013 National Boy Scouts Jamboree.
The Simon Kenton Council Training Committee is sponsoring a Specific Training opportunity on November 17 at the Simon Kenton Leadership Development Center on Kinnear Rd. starting at 9 AM until 3 PM.
Courses to be offered are:
All Direct Contact leaders must be trained for the position in which they they are registered by December 31, 2012. If you or any of your registered leaders are not trained, they need to attend this event. This includes Cub leaders who change positions such as Den Leader to Webelos Den Leader or Cubmaster.
Cost is FREE – Attendees are asked to bring a lunch and beverage/water. Registration is required by November 14.
Get more information: http://bit.ly/VBMk9e
Registration: http://btfy.me/hcqbkm
CONGRATULATIONS to Drew T on earning and achieving his Eagle rank, the highest honor in Scouting! Drew passed his Board of Review tonight (October 8, 2012) making him the 6th Eagle scout this year from BSA Troop 365.
Congratulations to Kyle Sink who was honored at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor today! Kyle actually earned his Eagle rank back in May of this year, but today he was able to celebrate this achievement with his family and friends.
Kyle’s father wanted me to share with you a link to the Native American legend of How the Eagle first came to the People.