Troop 81

With the beginning of school and the end of summer travel and vacations, we would like to see better regular attendance at our Monday Meeting. Mr Eddie Partian has become Troop81's new Scoutmaster. Many thanks go out to Mr Jourdan for his years of service in this capacity. Mondays August 7 meeting includes a full uniform check.

Troop 81 Calender for remaining 2017- these activities were voted on by the scouts of Troop81 at the beginning of the year.

August 19-20 Backpacking Panther Creek-
 This is a short relatively level 2-3 mile hike into the campsite along the beautiful rushing Panther Creek. Once sites are setup, we plan to hike to the base of the spectacular Panther Creek Falls. This is a fun site for swimming. Sunday we hike out the way we came in.

September 16-17 Raccoon Mountain Cave-
 We plan  to drive up Saturday morning and set up camp in the group camping site on Raccoon Mountain outside of Chatanooga TN. Our 3 hour guided tour of the cave begins at 2:30pm and goes deep into the cave. The cave provides helmets and lights and knee pads and gloves. Be prepared to get muddy as we wriggle through tight openings and edge along underground streams. Afterwards, well have full access to the shower facilities and swimming pool.
Sunday, depending on interest, we may swing by Cloudland Canyon State Park, easily one of Georgia's most beautiful. Hikes along the rim or descending down to the waterfalls in the valley are possible.

Cost Cave entry, equipment, guide and site rental is $40.00, The troop plans to help offset this cost with funding from last years BBQ. Each scout will be responsible for $25 and the troop will cover the rest of admission. Also we may do whole group meals as opposed to patrol meals. Foot cost is not included in the entry amount. This does require a check or money given to Ron Yeater no later than August 28. There is no Scout Meeting on September 4 due to Labor Day.

October Date? Possible chicken BBQ fundraiser. Mr Eddie is soliciting input on repeating the successful fundraiser that we did last year. Please give him your thoughts.

November 3-5 Sweetwater District Camporee-
 theme has not been announced. Location is at Scoutland.

December 8-10 Yule Log Camporee
Combined camporee celebrating competitions between troops using traditional scout skills. This is also a can food drive for local food banks. Location is Scoutland.

December 11 End of Year Court of Honor
St Annas Parish Hall 1401 Alcovy St Monroe