Help with Josh's Eagle Project This Saturday

Hey Troop 81, 
It is time to start raising money for my Eagle Project, placing blue reflectors on the roads to mark fire hydrants in Monroe.  

We will have a Doughnut sale and Car Wash to raise funds.   


Date: This Saturday October 20, 2012 
Time: 7am - 2pm 
Place: First United Methodist Church Monroe 

Additional notes:    
Parking in the back of the church, FBC parking lot, or other city parking. 
Do-nut sales on Broad Street at red lights - boys with leaders or parents  
Wear appropriate clothing if you will be washing cars.   


We will be providing bottled water and lunch.   
We hope to be very busy washing cars and selling doughnuts due to the fact that the Fall Festival is going on in Monroe Saturday too.   


Please consider participating and earning "community service" hours.   

Thank you for your help, 
Joshua Riley

Court of Honor

Troop 81 will hold its Court of Honor on August 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Walton EMC.  Court of Honor is our quarterly awards banquet where Scouts receive merit badges, rank advancements and other recognition.

All Scouts and their families are invited to attend.  The Troop will provide the main entree (usually fried chicken) and each family is asked to provide a side dish or dessert. Mrs. T. will be calling each family to organize the event soon.

Walton EMC is located on Highway 78 east of Monroe at the intersection of 78 and Mount Vernon Road.

Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend this special event.

Troop Outing August 17-19

  

This month's Troop Outing will be a weekend campout at Camp Rainey Mountain.  Many of the requirements for First and Second Class will be offered, including the 5-mile Hike, Orienteering, and Swim Test. 

There will also be a Merit Badge in Welding offered by Mr. Steele.  Blue cards must be approved in advance by Mrs. Elaine and Mr. T.  Those who are signed up for the Welding badge are reminded to bring long pants and a long-sleeved shirt.

Menus, duty rosters and grubmasters have been settled at the last two Troop meetings.  Please bring the amount designated by your patrol (usually $7) to reimburse your grubmaster.  Regular overnight gear is needed.

Scouts will need a day pack with water bottle plus the Outdoor Essentials listed in the Scout Handbook for the 5-mile Hike.  Bring a compass if you have one for the Orienteering course.  Weather permitting, there will be swimming for general recreation and to fulfill requirements, so bring your swimsuit, towel and water shoes.

As always prepare for the possibility of rain.

Meet at the Scout Hut on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. to carpool to Camp Rainey Mountain.