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

Austin Schorr Eagle Scout Workday
Saturday  July 1

After setting the foundation gravel for the patio and fire ring at the last workday, Austin plans to lay the sand and place the pavers for the patio. He does not have the steel ring for the fire pit yet.

July 1

St Annas Catholic Church

1401 Alcovy St Monroe

8:30 am- 2:00?

Final Meeting before Summer Camp June 19

All Scouts going to Summer Camp must Attend next meeting:

Scouts and Adult Leaders attending Must Bring Current Boy Scout Physical Form with parts A, B, and C completed.  Can be printed from scouting.org/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx

Forms must be complete and signed and MUST include copies of current insurance card front and back.

If pediatrician is not available some walgreen and minute clinic do physicals. Make sure tetnus shot within last 10 years. Make sure they use BSA form. Make sure immunization record is included.

If your Scout does not have this form, he will not be allowed into camp.

Make a copy to send and keep a copy at home in case of loss.

Camp Rainey Summer Camp June 25-July1.

Each Scout is responsible for their own transportation to and from camp. Car pools with other scouts is encouraged but is up to the Scout and parent to coordinate.

Scouts are expected to meet in the parking lot at Camp Rainey Mountain at 1:00pm in Class A Uniform for Checkin. We checkin as a group so try to be on time to keep everyone else from waiting on you. Scouts should have lunch before arriving at camp. Sunday Supper is the first meal.

After checkin and wellness checks, Scouts are released to their campsite to setup camp.

Scouts should be ready for pickup by 10am Saturday July 1 st. Please try to be on time so that leaders are not kept waiting on family pickup.

Adults: We need two adults in camp at all times

All adults must have Youth Protection Verification at checkin

Eddie Partain has committed to the entire week. 

James Keenum has committed to coming up Sunday and departing Tuesday night

Scott Miley had committed to replacing Keenum for the second part of the week but this has not been confirmed.

Lee Jourdan has not yet committed to attending camp due to medical issues.

David Thompson might be able to cover part of the week as well.

Any other adults who might be able to help these leaders during the week are highly encouraged to come to Monday's meeting. Even just a couple of nights would help.