April Events

Troop 219 has super busy schedule within the next 16 days or so...2-18  April.
 
Event Notes:
 
Ski and Snowsports Merit Badge/Scouts who attended Aleyeska Ski Overnight fill out worksheet requirements 1-4 and email to ASM Mr. Carl Lungren.
 
NRA Youth Day: Sign up opened 1 April.  If interested please go to the sight ASAP, the event is on 6 Jun at Birchwood Shooting Park. Go to http://AGCA.net. Slots fill up FAST. We go as a troop every year.  There are 100 8-11 yr slots & 400 12-18 yr slots only. You'll get a confirmation number please send a note to Mr. Puterbaugh.
 
3-4 April Rocket Lock In/Launch 7PM at Joy Lutheran Church (JLC).  First year scouts who recently crossed over and do not have gear may sleep indoors (sleeping bag/pad).  Scouts ensure you eat dinner prior to coming to the lock in.  2nd yr scouts and older will sleep outdoors/bring your own tent.  Due to current conditions suggest parents and scouts bring ice cleats (Yak traks) for the launch Saturday.  Dress for Alaska Winter conditions to include snow pants, boots.  Rendezvous at JLC @ 9:00 for parents and scouts not participating in the lockin.  Lunch is provided on-site and is $15 per scout or $25 per family.
 
5 April NO Troop MEETING Happy Easter
 
9 April Boy Scout Night/Globetrotters at the Alaska Airline Center/7:00pm/$19 for Scout and Family mbr/Please respond to this email NLT 6 April (Mrs. Murray was able to get a 3 day extension on the ticket purchase deadline) will pay for the groups tickets using personal credit card.  Mrs. Murray will be at the JLC from 5:15-6:00 pm with tickets.  Please bring cash/check to event.  Scouts/ASMs Class A uniform requiredCurrently all scouts have rides.
 
10 April Boy Scout Night/Aces at the Sullivan Arena/7:15/$12 for scout and Family mbrs/Tickets must be purchased NLT than 7 April.  Any Scout wanting to attend respond to this email with Name, number of tickets, and contact information.  Currently at this time there are few signed up to attend.  Scouts/ASMs Class A uniform required.
 
11 April Scouting for Food/Brand New Info/Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will pick up and deliver donated food to the Food Bank of Alaska.  Troop will participate in this service project by manning store front at Fred Meyer and also the truck where other Packs/Troops and Girl Scouts Troops will bring food.  The boys manning the truck will inventory the delivered food.  Requesting boys sign up for 2-hr blocks.  Start time subject to change (plan for 10-5)
 
15 April Deadline to Sign Up for Summer Camp please contact Mr. Puterbaugh
 
18-19 April Rock Gym Overnighter/ meet JLC at 7:30 PM Sat18 Apr to rendezvous, collect troop permission forms, rock gym waiver paperwork (minor & adult), and $25 (covers the rental cost and food). This is an overnight event until 9:00 AM Sunday morning. Limited drivers, parents responsible for transportation/ or arrange carpooling to & from the rock gym and/or JLC. Bring cash, check, or use Scout Account if you have a positive balance.