Join me in congratulating Mr. Carl Lundgren who received the Eklutna District's highest award;  he received the District Award of Merit.  Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter Weekend.  Looking forward to seeing all of the scouts and families.  There is no published schedule as the newly elected scouts will meet with adult leadership to plan some specific activities they would like to see during the upcoming months.  Please join us at this weeks committee meeting if you have any new ideas you would like the troop to consider.  Meeting information at the end of this email.  You will most likely receive this email twice as the cc:  listing is the new published email addresses.  I am ensuring that the list I have been using matches the new one.



Who:  Scouts and Parents
What:  Sweeping/Cleaning JLC Parking Lot (Service Project)
Where:  JLC
When:  Sunday, April 24 at 5:30-6:30

Uniform:  Class B's (Troop T-shirt with Scout Pants).  Please bring push brooms, work gloves, wheel barrels and grain shovels.  I also recommend dust masks if you have them or bring a bandana to wear to prevent from breathing in the dirt and dust.  This is one of the major ways we thank Joy Lutheran for being our charter organization.  We can definitely use as many parents as are willing to help.


Who:  All Scouts
What:  Troop Elections
Where:  JLC
When: Sunday, April 24 Immediately following the parking lot sweep approximately 6:45

Note:  Scouts who are interested in running for a position must fill out the attached worksheet and make sure you have your parent's signature


Who:  Scouts and Parents
What:  Spring Camporee (Theme: Soil and Water Conservation)
When: 3-5 May
Where:  Tozier Park in Anchorage

The following link has more details (parents please review with your scouts)  https://www.scoutingalaska.org/files/13202/South-Central-Spring-Camporee-pdf


Who:  Scouts and Parents
What:  Camp Gorsuch Payment/Order Camp T-shirt
When: April 24 Mtg/May 5th (payment due)
The following link has additional details about camp and the t-shirt.  Please review and be thinking of merit badges you are interested in taking. https://www.scoutingalaska.org/CampGorsuch

Note:  Please see Mrs. Pemberton and bring payment  to the meeting.

Save the best for last:  Committee Meeting (Summer Planning, Court of Honor, New trips)  Please join us this Tuesday at the JLC at 7:30.  We are asking for all parents to come and provide input and find out what we are planning.  You do not have to be a committee member to attend.

Don't forget to open the links I have attached

YIS

Lou Rivera-Murray
907.748.4350

Scouts & Parents,

Get signed up >TODAY< online at agca.net for 2017 NRA Sportfest Fireams Safety Camp...click on "Youth Day" and follow the link directions.

This event is held every year at Birchwood Shooting Park the first Saturday in June.  We participate as a troop every year so don't miss out.  SLOTS fill up in record time.  Adults will be needed for this event.  DO NOT SNOOZE !

I will have a troop sign up at the next scout meeting for those who registered online.

YIS,
Steve P
907-351-8826

FOLLOW UP NOTE FROM LOU:

Troop 219 typically participates in this event but you must individually register your scout.  I just did it myself and it took 5 minutes at most.  These slots are very limited and this event is free. Sign up today as soon as you see this email.  The slots opened up yesterday I believe.  Feel free to call me with any questions you may have.

REMINDER > Rock Gym offsite event today 5-9 pm.  Be at the church by 4 pm for round-up & paperwork shuffle.  See original email to download & bring waivers & permission forms.  Cost is $20...
Troop 219 T-shirt is the thing to wear.  No Scout meeting tonight.

YIS
Steve P
907-351-8826 questions ?

Scouts and Parents

We need additional scouts and parents to ensure we successfully help our local food banks.  We are a little "thin" with scouts for the first shift.  This is our most visible community service project Scouters participate in during the year.  All the food collected stays in Eagle River.

Calling all scouts:  We have an Eagle Scout on Board lets have a good showing by all scouts.  Please respond to this email if you can help

We only have 2 adults signed up for shifts please consider signing up to help.  Uniform is Class A and please wear appropriate rain/or outerwear.

Scouts bring a snack and a water bottle

YIS
Lou Rivera-Murray