Monday, December 12, 2011
Please Pay Annual Dues at January 9 Meeting
Annual dues are due at the January 9 meeting. Dues are $60 for the year and should be paid to Mrs. Elaine. Checks should be made to Troop 81.
Do You Need Service Hours?
Scouts who need service hours for rank advancement can take advantage of a service opportunity this Saturday, December 17. Empty Stocking Fund of Walton County will be distributing food boxes to the needy and are asking for volunteers.
Volunteers will be packing boxes, loading trucks and delivering boxes to the homes of the needy. An adult will need to participate with their Scout.
To participate, go to the National Guard Armory on Washington Street (east of the Post Office) in Monroe at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Be sure to wear your Class A Uniform.
This is an individual activity. Other Scouts from our Troop may be there to participate, but we are not attending as an organized group. Please be sure your parents understand that this will NOT be an activity supervised by the Troop.
Volunteers will be packing boxes, loading trucks and delivering boxes to the homes of the needy. An adult will need to participate with their Scout.
To participate, go to the National Guard Armory on Washington Street (east of the Post Office) in Monroe at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. Be sure to wear your Class A Uniform.
This is an individual activity. Other Scouts from our Troop may be there to participate, but we are not attending as an organized group. Please be sure your parents understand that this will NOT be an activity supervised by the Troop.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Court of Honor
The Troop 81 Christmas Court of Honor will be Monday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Walton EMC Auditorium on Highway 78 (east of Monroe, toward Athens). This is a special ceremony where Scouts will receive merit badges, rank advancements and other recognition.
Mrs. T. will call each family this week to have you sign up to bring a side dish and let her know how many people from your family will attend. All Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend.
Members of the Order of the Arrow are asked to arrive by 6:30 to help set up the tables and chairs. All Scouts are asked to plan to stay after to take down the tables and clean up.
There will also be a gift exchange. All Scouts who would like to participate in the gift exchange are asked to bring a wrapped gift of $5 or $6 value to be exchanged. Please bring something that you would like to receive, no gag gifts. Camping gear and outdoor accessories are always a hit!
Court of Honor will take the place of the regular Troop meeting. There will be NO meeting at the Scout Hut next Monday.
Mrs. T. will call each family this week to have you sign up to bring a side dish and let her know how many people from your family will attend. All Scouts and their families are encouraged to attend.
Members of the Order of the Arrow are asked to arrive by 6:30 to help set up the tables and chairs. All Scouts are asked to plan to stay after to take down the tables and clean up.
There will also be a gift exchange. All Scouts who would like to participate in the gift exchange are asked to bring a wrapped gift of $5 or $6 value to be exchanged. Please bring something that you would like to receive, no gag gifts. Camping gear and outdoor accessories are always a hit!
Court of Honor will take the place of the regular Troop meeting. There will be NO meeting at the Scout Hut next Monday.
Yule Log
The Yule Log Camporee will be this weekend, December 9-11 at Scoutland. Scouts will meet at the Scout Hut beginning at 5:00 p.m on Friday to pack equipment and prepare to leave by 6:00 p.m.
The camping fee is $2 PLUS at least two canned goods for the can drive. The can drive is a competition, so please bring at least two cans, but more if you are able. Please remember to bring the money for your share of the meals and pay directly to your patrol's grubmaster. This fee is usually between $7 and $10 depending on your patrol's menu.
Scouts are urged to BE PREPARED for the weather. Daytime weather is expected to be in the mid-50's and breezy. Layers and a light jacket will be needed. Overnight temps are expected to be in the low 30's, so cold weather sleeping gear and clothes are needed.
Troop 81 has worked for the last several weeks to prepare for the Yule Log competitions. We are ready to work together and do well.
The camping fee is $2 PLUS at least two canned goods for the can drive. The can drive is a competition, so please bring at least two cans, but more if you are able. Please remember to bring the money for your share of the meals and pay directly to your patrol's grubmaster. This fee is usually between $7 and $10 depending on your patrol's menu.
Scouts are urged to BE PREPARED for the weather. Daytime weather is expected to be in the mid-50's and breezy. Layers and a light jacket will be needed. Overnight temps are expected to be in the low 30's, so cold weather sleeping gear and clothes are needed.
Troop 81 has worked for the last several weeks to prepare for the Yule Log competitions. We are ready to work together and do well.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Orienteering Sunday 12/4
There will be an orienteering excursion this Sunday afternoon, December 4, for Scouts seeking this requirement for First Class.
We are meeting in the parking lot of Lakeshore Estates Clubhouse located at the intersection of Hwy 138 and Lakeshore Drive. Lee Rowell, Chris Hickman and Scott Schorr are coordinating. Interested Scouts should email Dr. Schorr at schorrs@bellsouth.net .
The group will meet at 1:30pm at the clubhouse or Scouts can joins us at Lenora Park at 2:00pm which is located at the corner of Lenora Church Road and Lee Rd in south Gwinnett.
Scouts should wear their Class A uniform and bring a compass, their handbook, a clipboard, pencil and paper, good shoes, and a small handheld calculator. This event will probably take two or three hours.
We are meeting in the parking lot of Lakeshore Estates Clubhouse located at the intersection of Hwy 138 and Lakeshore Drive. Lee Rowell, Chris Hickman and Scott Schorr are coordinating. Interested Scouts should email Dr. Schorr at schorrs@bellsouth.net .
The group will meet at 1:30pm at the clubhouse or Scouts can joins us at Lenora Park at 2:00pm which is located at the corner of Lenora Church Road and Lee Rd in south Gwinnett.
Scouts should wear their Class A uniform and bring a compass, their handbook, a clipboard, pencil and paper, good shoes, and a small handheld calculator. This event will probably take two or three hours.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Golf Merit Badge
A workshop on the Golf Merit Badge will be offered on Tuesday, November 22 (the Tuesday during Thanksgiving break). We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Monroe Golf & Country Club. A classroom course on golf rules and etiquette will be given by Mrs. Angela Yarman and Mr. Greg Yarman. We will buy our own lunch from the concession stand, then we will have a golf lesson on the course from PGA Pro Keith Tanner. Following the lesson, we will play an 18-hole round of golf.
If you would like to participate, please sign up at the Troop meeting on Monday or email Mrs. Yarman at angelayarman@gmail.com.
For the workshop you will need:
A notebook and pencil or pen
Lunch money (about $5)
Proper golf attire: knee length khaki shorts or pants (no jeans), golf (polo-style) shirt, jacket, athletic shoes (no cleats)
Golf clubs (let Mrs. Yarman know in advance if you do not have clubs)
There will be no charge for the professional lesson or the round. We will NOT be renting carts - we will be walking the course! Bring a pull-cart for your clubs if you have one.
Parents may drop Scouts off at 10:00 a.m. and pick up at 5:00 p.m.
Call Mrs. Yarman at (770) 356-2055 if you or your parents have questions.
If you would like to participate, please sign up at the Troop meeting on Monday or email Mrs. Yarman at angelayarman@gmail.com.
For the workshop you will need:
A notebook and pencil or pen
Lunch money (about $5)
Proper golf attire: knee length khaki shorts or pants (no jeans), golf (polo-style) shirt, jacket, athletic shoes (no cleats)
Golf clubs (let Mrs. Yarman know in advance if you do not have clubs)
There will be no charge for the professional lesson or the round. We will NOT be renting carts - we will be walking the course! Bring a pull-cart for your clubs if you have one.
Parents may drop Scouts off at 10:00 a.m. and pick up at 5:00 p.m.
Call Mrs. Yarman at (770) 356-2055 if you or your parents have questions.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Troop Reporter
Troop 81 is looking for someone to serve as Troop Reporter. This person will be responsible for gathering pictures and writing articles to put in the local paper.
Serving in this role will also help fill your requirement to serve in a leadership position for the troop.
If you like to write and want the opportunity to get the Troop 81 activities in the local news, this is your chance.
Mrs. Joy Daniell (Colby's Mom) will be your go to person for this position. See Mr. Hoby Daniell at tonights meeting or call Mrs. Joy to let them know you are interested. 770-868-6202
Serving in this role will also help fill your requirement to serve in a leadership position for the troop.
If you like to write and want the opportunity to get the Troop 81 activities in the local news, this is your chance.
Mrs. Joy Daniell (Colby's Mom) will be your go to person for this position. See Mr. Hoby Daniell at tonights meeting or call Mrs. Joy to let them know you are interested. 770-868-6202
Horsemanship Merit Badge
Hoby and Joy Daniell will be available to assist the Scouts with their horsmanship merit badge. We will begin working on this at the Nov. 14 Troop Meeting.
If you are interested on working on this, please sign up with Mr. Hoby at tonights meeting.
If you are interested on working on this, please sign up with Mr. Hoby at tonights meeting.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Meeting Changed
Troop 81 will meet Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 instead of Monday night so that families who will be trick-or-treating will not miss.
Patrols will work out menus and duty rosters for the campout November 4-6. It is especially important for Scouts who will be camping to attend the Tuesday meeting if possible.
Popcorn orders are also due at this meeting.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
POPCORN
CONTINUE SELLING POPCORN THROUGH THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. ORDERS DUE AT THE OCTOBER 31ST TROOP MEETING. SET UP YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT FOR ONLINE SALES AND HIT THE STREETS FOR DOOR TO DOOR SALES. POPCORN SALES CAN HELP PAY FOR SUMMER CAMP AND PHILMONT. WE CAN EARN AN EXTRA 3 PERCENT AS A TROOP IF 75% OF OUR REGISTERED SCOUTS SELL POPCORN AND IF WE MEET OUR UNIT SELLING GOAL. HAPPY SELLING!!!
Troop Outing October 8
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday to work on the trebuchet for Yule Log. If you need to know the location or directions, please email troop81monroe@gmail.com. Pizza will be provided for lunch. We will NOT be camping this weekend.
Adult patrol will also meet during this time to organize new Troop committees.
Adult patrol will also meet during this time to organize new Troop committees.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Welcome to Troop 81
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