Next Monday February 26 We have been invited to participate in an Arrow of Light ceremony for a local Cub Scout Troop. We need all Scouts in full dress uniform to meet at the Scout Hut at 7:00PM. After flags we will drive to the American Legion in Monroe on Alcovy St for the ceremony. We will then return to the Scout Hut to close the meeting. We expect one Webalow from the pack to join Troop 81 and we want to welcome him and encourage the Webalow 1s to stay in the program and hopefully join our troop next year.

81 years of Troop 81 T shirt Final design tweaks have been made and Mr Yeater is putting our T shirt order in. Please contact Mr Yeater with any order changes or modifications ASAP.

Reminder All Adult leaders need to bring a copy of there current Youth Protection Certifcate to the next meeting or e mail it to troop81monroe@gmail.com  This is required for recharter now. Also bring checks for T shirts 13, long sleeves 15 and hoodies 20 so we can place order. Thanks

There will be a meeting on February 19 to make final plans and food preparation for our next outing February 24-25. This will include camping in Unicoi State park and exploring Anna Ruby Falls. A side hike up Yonah Mountain is possible if time and weather allow. If your scout can't make this meeting but still plans to go on the outing, please let one of the adult leaders know.

Final T shirt orders: Celebrating 81 years of Troop 81. Minor tweaks to the design were offered and Mr Yeater has sizes and quanities. Each scout gets a t shirt included in their annual dues. The adult dues do not cover the cost of the T shirt. Please give Ron Yeater a check or cash to cover your order. T Shirt $13.00 (Adults only), Long Sleeve T Shirt $15.00 (any orders), Hoodie $20.00( any orders). Make check out to Troop 81.

Next event Planning 

February 24-25 Camping at Unicoi State Park with a trip to the beautiful Anna Ruby Falls then a 5 mile hike down Smith Creek Trail back to Unicoi, one of Georgia's most  beautiful state parks. We will be training on Day Hike preparation as well as  bear country preparation. Scouts need to come prepared to commit to this exciting exploration of North Georgia Natural Beauty.

T Shirts Final Designs We will be reviewing the design and style of a special T Shirt celebrating 81 years of Troop 81. Established in 1937, our troop has much history to be proud of. Scouts get a shirt included with their dues. Additional shirts will be $13. Long Sleeve shirts will be $15 and hoodies will be $20. Please bring checks and size orders to Mondays meeting. Shirts will be a new poly/cotton blend that will breath better. Ron Yeater will be collecting orders and have examples of the shirt  and hoodie.

Summer Camp at Camp Rainey. Due to conflicts with schedules,  the dates of Summer Camp have been moved to July 8-14. Please encourage your scout to attend summer camp. It is loads of fun and a great way to earn merit badges needed for rank advancement. Initial Payment of $90 dollars is due at end of February.

Congratulations to Ken Partain for completing his Eagle Project at Good Hope Christian Church. He renovated the large playground, removing obsolete structures, cleaning existing structures, installing a wooden mulch barrier and spreading 9 inches of new mulch throughout the entire area. Thank you for the scouts and adults who pitched in their time and effort. Remember the Scout Slogan "Do a good turn daily."