Troop 81

Troop 81 Year end Blow out!!

Monday December 5 Meeting

Last meeting before YULE LOG the largest Scout gathering of the year. Scouts should come to this meeting knowing whether they can participate in YULE LOG on Dec 9-11. If they are going to this fun Joint Camporee, they must bring $5.00. The admission fee is $5.00 plus at least 4-8 can goods for local food banks during the holidays. This is one of the most fun and exciting events of the year and challenges the scouts in contests using their scouting skills of knot tying, lashing, fire building, etc. A scout should not commit to going and then not show up, especially if they have important additional responsibilities such as grub master for their patrol. This places a great burden both on the patrol as well adult leaders to compensate for that Scout's absence.

Thursday December 8 Monroe Christmas Parade

The Scouts did a great job decorating the Troop 81 parade float on November 28. For the parade Scouts need to try to have their class A uniform ready for this event. (No sashes)  Please try to have current patches and troop numbers installed. "8" and "1"s will be available at the next meeting for scouts who have not picked these up at the scout store. Scouts should try to dress warmly with compression wear so the uniform is on the outside. Obviously if it is really cold, coats and gloves and hats should be worn. They should wear good shoes in case everyone can't fit on the float.  Pending further changes, all scouts should meet at the old mill assembly on south Broad Street area at 5:30, The parade starts at 6:30-7:00. Scouts can either be picked up at the City administration building at the end of the parade or back at the mill staging area. Please have someone present to sign them out so we don't lose anyone in this often chaotic scene.

Friday December 9-11 YULE LOG at Scoutland

Meet at Scout Hut on Friday at 6:30PM, Travel in Class A uniform, Bring at least 4-8 canned goods. Be sure to be prepared for what ever weather is anticipated.


Monday December 12 End of the Year Court of Honor

Scouts in full Class A uniform including sashes
6:30 arrival for set up, Meeting at 7 pm
Good Hope Christian Church
176 Highway 186, Good Hope GA 30641

Families are strongly encouraged to attend this annual Troop Celebration where we review and congratulate the Scouts for their Rank Advancements, Merit Badges and Activity Attendance. The Highlight is the slide show recap of all the exciting adventures that the scouts attended during 2016. Backpacking in FDR State Park, Canoeing in Okefenokee Swamp, High Adventure in Philmont Scout Camp New Mexico and many more. Chicken will be provided by the Troop. All families should bring one 2 liter bottle of soda and one covered dish depending on the first letter of the alphabet. Please RSVP to Lee Jourdan so he knows how many to but chicken for.

A- J Side dish   Maccaroni, potatoe salad, etc
K-R Salad       Lettuce, cole slaw, fruit salad, etc
S-Z                 Dessert

The Scouts voted to keep our gift exchange tradition. Scouts who want to participate should bring a wrapped gift less than $15 value. They will then have the opportunity to draw from the stack of gifts at the end of the meeting.

Scout Dues for 2017 are now being accepted

For Scouts

Dues are 60.00 which includes subscription to Boys Life magazine and Troop 81 T Shirt
This may be made in 2 installments if needed.
Make check out to Troop 81 and give to Ron Yeater.

For Adult leaders Dues are 30.00