End of the Year Events
Last regular meeting December 9- Come prepared to arrange final plans for Yule Log. Will need all hands on deck for the famous scout skills competition. Also remember to bring Canned good for food bank.

Also Advancorama is coming up January 25 2020 and registration for merit badges is open. Andrea Miley should be at meeting  December 9 to help scouts decides which merit badge offering would be of benefit. Great opportunity to advance rank and move toward Eagle.

Yule Log December 13-15 Scoutland. Dress for weather and warmth. Bring canned goods. Adults usually provides meals at this event so Scouts can focus on competition. Mr Thompson has reached out to cub packs to join us. We need new young scouts!

End of Year Court of Honor Monday December 16th All scouts and their families are invited to Troop 81 traditional banquet. Program will include recognition of advancements as well as a slide show covering all the adventures of the year. Families expected to bring either a hot or cold side dish or desert. Troop will provide chicken.

 To be held at St Annas Catholic Church parishoner hall 1401 Alcovy St Monroe. Scouts should be in full Class A uniform including Sashes. Scouts should be there by 630pm to set up. Program to start at 7 pm.

Scouts wanting to participate in the Santa gift exchange should bring a wrapped gift valued at or less than $10 for the exchange.

Next Outing Adventure Caving at Raccoon Mountain August 17-18

We have advance paid for 6 scouts and 2 adults. These are nonrefundable tickets for a 3 hour caving adventure. All scouts who committed should bring check ( made out to Troop 81) or cash to next meeting August 12. Fee is 45$.

All scouts must bring   Long sleeve shirt
                                     Sturdy Long pants (not sweat pants)
                                     Closed toe laceup shoes
                                     Though the cave is cool, jackets are not recommended as exertion keeps                                                   everyone warm
                                     Change of clothes as cave clothes will get very muddy.
                                     Cave is strict, if scout is not properly dressed, they will not be allowed into                                          cave
                                   

Troop is paying costs of onsite camping and meals for this event. There is a gift store for souvenirs. The campsites do have trees for hammocks but they must be approved by campground before being set up.

All caving scouts must have waivers signed by their parents. Go to wildcave.com  click on "waivers and forms" and click on digital link for "electric signature".

There is a pool at the campground so scouts should bring swimsiut and towel and pool toys.

Plan to leave scout hut at 730am.
Campground checkin is 1200
Caving checkin is 1230 pm
Tour departs promptly at 100pm.

Address is 319 West Hills Dr Chattanooga TN

Depending on time a side trip to Cloudland  Canyon State Park can be made on Sunday on the way back. This will depend on decision of the troop. Cloudland is one of Georgia's most beautiful state parks.

New Troop 81 Scoutmaster  Roman Rodriguez has stepped up to be Troop 81's newest Scoutmaster. Be sure to congratulate him and offer him your support. We're delighted to have him step into this very important role.

Thank You to Eddie Partain for his years as our latest Scoutmaster. Due to family and work changes, he was forced to step down somewhat suddenly. He guided an excellent week of Summer Camp at Camp Rainey Mountain. Thanks also to Ron Yeater, Scott Miley and Roman Rodriguez who spent part or all of the week helping our Scouts have a great time. Three Scouts achieved their mile swim award and no trips to the infirmary where required this year. Many merit badges and good times were had by all.

Eagle Project by Walker May is set for Saturday July 13 at 800 am. Please wear work clothes and bring gloves. Project is at George Walton Academy in courtyard close to cafeteria.

Backpacking Panther Creek Next outing July 20-21. Essential planning next meeting. This hike is a favorite with an easy 2 mile hike into the campsite and another 2 miles to one of the prettiest waterfalls in Georgia. Plan to bring swimsuits and water shoes for swimming in the falls.