Troop 81 New Year Calendar
The Adult leaders of troop 81 met January 4 and worked out the calendar for the first half of the year. This is not an easy undertaking as our troop draws from at least 4 different school districts and each district has its own calendar. Also we try to plan around holidays to minimize impact on family schedules and travel plans. Also we try to avoid conflicts with OA events so that our troop members don't have to chose between which activity to participate. These date are subject to change as conditions and circumstances come up. For the Scout and parent, these activities are always listed on the white board above the fireplace in the Scout Hut. Please review these dates and try to incorporate them into the scouts schedule. As we announced at the court of honor, attendance this last year on weekend activities was disappointing. To get the most out of the program and to help with their advancement, Scouts should attend as many weekend events as possible, even if coming after other necessary obligations. Sometimes a one hour basketball game or soccer match will not prevent participation in weekend scout event.
Dues for 2016 are now due
For Scouts $60.00
For Adult Leaders $30.00
Dues include a subscription to the scouting magazine and a Troop 81 T shirt, extra shirts are available at additional cost
Membership cards are not mailed but may be printed off the scouting website.
Membership does give a 10% discount off certain online and regular retail companies.
Summer Camp at Camp Rainey Mountain
A great time to earn merit badges toward advancement and have a week of fun in the mountains
Date July 3-9
Cost $285 paid in three installments, see scout hut for exact dates
Dates for the Year
January 18 There will be a meeting. This is a change from previous notice.
January 30 Advance-a-rama- Sweetwater event to assist Scouts achievement merit badges to rank advancement. Daytime only event.
Meet at Scout Hut
Cost is $12.00
Ms Elaine met with scouts to help them chose best badge.
We need checks made out to troop 81 my next meeting January 18 th.
For Adults there are courses in Life to Eagle advancement, Troop leadership courses.
February 13-14
Possible backpacking FDR park, rock climbing if weather not cooperative.
February Scout Sunday organized by Lee Jourdan date to be announced.
March Elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
March 5-6
Either Sweetwater Camporee or Troop event on its own
Details on camporee not yet available
March 21
Tentative date for crossover ceremony
April 1-4
Our most ambitious event of the year!
Canoeing the depths of Okeefenokee Swamp
Tentative plans:
Borrow canoes and trailer from Scoutland,
Depart Friday April 1 and get most of the way to swamp.
Place canoes in water by 10am Saturday. Paddle into swamp. Camp on wooden platform Saturday April 2. Each platform holds 20 people max and has toilet. Paddle to second platform, spend second night. On Monday paddle back to vehicle and return home Monday.
Reservations for platforms not given out until 8 weeks before departure so this event is unsure. Firm commitment from Scout will be needed.
Cost is $15.00 per person per night and includes park entrance. Cost for meals and Friday night camp not included.
This is the first weekend of Spring Break for GWA, Covington, Monroe schools.
April 30- May1
TBA
June 11-12
Camp Rotary
Complete swim test for Summer Camp
June 9-22
Scouts from Troop 81 and Troop 354 travel to Philmont NM
July 3-9
Summer camp at Camp Rainey
See Above
OA Activites
Troop Elections Jan-Feb
March 19-20 Ordeal, Spring Fellowship
April 23-24 Conclave
May 11-12 PreCamp
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