Adult Leader Planning Meeting Thanks to all who attended and help map out 2019 for the Scouts of Troop 81 Eddie Partain, Ron Yeater, Scott Schorr, David Thompson, Scott Miley, Roman Rodriguez
We look forward to a great year. We hope by publishing dates early, we will give every Scout and Adult Leader the chance to participate in as many activities as possible. Though we have dates selected, all the activities are still being pulled together.
January 26 Sweetwater Advancarama Berkmar High School. Scouts should arrive by 745am for a prompt starting of merit badge course at 8 am. Program should be completed by 3 pm. Scouts should wear their Class A uniform and bring lunch with them. Snack and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring notebook and pencil. Bring Blue card.
February 9 Day Activity Likely Climbing at Stone Summit. Details to follow
March 8-10 Sweetwater Camporee Scoutland
April 27-28 Camping
May 4-5 Camping
June 1-2 Camp Rotary camp, Family camping event- parents and siblings encouraged to attend for the day or the weekend.
June 23-29 Summer Camp at Camp Rainey Mountain
July 20-21 Camping
August 17-18 Camping
Additional Important Dates for ADULT WOODBADGE TRAINING
April 12-15, May 3-5
Changes in Adult Leadership Positions
Andrea Miley will be taking over as Advancement Coordinator. Thanks to Elaine Foster for her 20+ years of service to Troop 81 in this position.
Scott Schorr will move over to Activites Coordinator. He will still attend some outdoor activities as well.
Annual Scout Dues for 2019 will remain the same. $60. for Scouts which includes a T shirt and Boys Life Subscription and $30 for adult membership. Payment is due by February 11 Meeting.
The Tshirt will be the same design and color as last years special edition- 81 years of Troop 81. Additional longsleeve T shirt, pullover hoodie and zip up Hoodies are available for special order. We're also looking into a possible Troop 81 hat. Ron Yeater will be handling orders.
Summer Camp 2019 is $300. First payment of $100. is due February 25, second payment $100 is due March 25 and final $100 payment is due April 29. Mr Partain and Mr Yeater are confirmed as leaders. Mr Miley and Mr Rodriguez are also possible attendees.
Recruiting all scouts and adults are encouraged to urge boys to join Troop 81. Boys need to be either 11 or 10 and completed arrow of light in Cubscouts or 10 and having completed the 5 th grade. We have reached out to local Packs and encouraged them to visit. Boys are not required to have participated in Cub Scouts to join Boy Scouts.
