In case any scouts are considering Philmont next summer, here is a free presentation being put on by Outdoor Source.

Outdoor Source – Boy Scout Night Philmont Preparation

Attention Scouts; an evening of gear and trip planning just for you! Whether you are headed to Philmont this summer, or any other Scout camp, we have the gear you need! Outdoor Source expert John T. is a seasoned hiker with two previous trips to Philmont on his hiking resume. He will be on hand to answer any questions and help get you outfitted for your next Scout trip. Be sure to bring your Scout Card – there will be a raffle for any active scout.

To download the event flyer click here.

Date | Time: Thursday, February 19th, 6:30pm
Location: Polaris Store
Cost: FREE

For more details, please see the events calendar at the Outdoor Source website.

Troop Meeting tonight will include a bus trip to Alum Creek Fantasy Lights

In celebration of the Holidays and the fact that our bus is turning 100,000 miles, we will be taking a bus trip to Alum Creek to drive through the Fantasy Lights. All costs will be covered by the troop.

We will leave the church at 7:15, don’t be late tonight, and we will return about 8:45.

Any questions call your patrol leader or Senior Patrol Leader!

1. Tonight’s meeting cancelled; Chair is sending out an email with questions for individuals to report.
2. Next meeting has been rescheduled to first Wed in November due to following week is Turkey Shoot.  We will work on the items in the email, if not before.

Kyle Sink is looking for additional assistance to help setup for Trifles and Treasures on Sunday Oct. 5, from 4-7pm. Just meet at the Worthington United Methodist church if you are available to volunteer. This would be a great opportunity for scouts to earn additional service hours.

The BSA Troop 365 Electronics Use Policy has been posted under the Important Links on the main page of the troop website.

Other things you can find under the Important Links section include the troop Discipline Policy and Generic Permission Slip.

At the Sept. 26 meeting attending scouts earned their Cyber Chip, which certifies that they understand and abide by the rules of safe and responsible use of electronic devices and the Internet.

Scouts who missed the Sept. 19 or Sept. 26 meetings can catch up by:

1. Reviewing the Cyber Chip requirements at www.netsmartz.org/scouting.
2. Work with their parents on a personalized contract covering responsible electronics and Internet use.
3. Viewing online videos that address Internet safety topics, available at www.nsteens.org/Videos. In the Sept 19 meeting we viewed and discussed Friend or Fake, 6 Degrees of Information, Two Kinds of Stupid, and You Can’t Take It Back.
4. Present what they have learned to other scouts or adult leaders in the troop.
5. Review the Troop 365 policy on electronics use.

Cyber Chip certification is good for 12 months. Instructions for renewing the Cyber Chip can be found online at www.netsmartz.org/scouting.

Having one’s Cyber Chip will be required to attend the Holidome outing planned for January 2015.

Troop Service Project

First: show up at 1:30pm on September 21 at the Flats by Worthington High School and be ready to work! We will be picking up trash around the bike trail. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!
Second: we clean ourselves up and have a cookout at the Flats. Bring your favorite frisbee or soccer ball for the cookout.

Bring: work gloves, old clothes, boots, and a water bottle (filled with water).

Troop 365’s Kickoff Court of Honor

When: Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 5:00pm for dinner; program to follow.

Where: Worthington United Methodist Church South Fellowship Hall – our regular meeting place in the basement

What to bring: 2 side dishes to share, tableware for yourselves, your own beverages. We will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill!

** Patrol leaders are calling each family to confirm a head-count of your attending family members. Please call him by August 21st to confirm how many from your family will be coming. Those who do not RSVP are not guaranteed a hamburger or hot dog. Thank you for your cooperation!

If you still need some skills signed off before the Advancement Wrap-up on Monday, August 11th, then you may want to join us at the picnic/group camping area at Alum Creek State Park off Lewis Center Road to the left on Saturday at 10am. Mr. Cook and Mr. Roderick will be there for a few hours — 10 to 3’ish, and Aidan will cook up some brunch/lunch for those that can attend. Any other adults interested are welcome as well.

Skills include include reading map symbols, Leave No Trace rules, selecting a tent/patrol site, wood tools use, fire building and cooking, tracking wild animals (or evidence of them), to name a few.

Please call Mr. Roderick today and let him know if you are planning to attend.