The troop meeting tonight turned into a service project to cleanup the fallen branches at the church. What a great way to spend a meeting! Thanks to all of the scouts and scouters that helped out tonight.

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It was a wonderful celebration this past weekend: thank you all. I enjoyed my many years as Committee Chair of BSA Troop 365, and continue to enjoy my participation with Scouts, adult Scouters, the Scouting families of our Troop. I’m privileged to have provided a reason for a party, and Linda and I thank you warmly and again for your sweet thoughts, delightful food and the chance to see a flag ceremony in the rain.

Best, Mike Hock, Committee Member, BSA Troop 365

Join us for a historic court of honor for three of BSA Troop 365’s newest Eagle Scouts: Forrest Eisenschmidt, Kody Prosser, and Dan Monnin. The ceremony will be held on Sunday June 22nd at 1pm, High Banks Park, Oak Coves picnic area, just follow the signs!

There are two upcoming parent presentations on June 23 and July 7. The first will be on BSA Uniforms and Gear and the latter about Chief Logan Summer Camp and the Foothills Program. The meetings will start at 7:15pm and last until 8:25pm. We will meet at the regular troop meeting and then adjourn upstairs to one of the meeting rooms at the church.

June 23 – The presentation is on “What a Parent Needs to Know about BSA Uniforms and Gear.” The presentation will cover the basics of BSA uniforms and will discuss typical gear needed for participating in BSA activities. Guidance as to how to prioritize gear purchases and examples of appropriate gear will be covered.

July 7 – This presentation on “New Parent Orientation for Chief Logan Summer Camp and the Foothills Program.” The presentation will outline the Foothills Program at Chief Logan Summer Camp, give additional information regarding first year participants at Chief Logan and provide an opportunity for Q&A.

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.

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.

Troop Service Project – May 10, 2014

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