Hi Troop 219, attached is a flyer that explains a service opportunity that we have coming up on Sept. 13th. Trick or Treat in the Heat, is a charity event that raises money for the Hospice of Anchorage, Make a Wish Foundation, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This would be for the Heritage Estates neighborhood in Eagle River, the neighborhood just north of Walmart.(5 min from JLC). I was thinking that we could create 4 different shifts (2 hours each) for those boys who can only participate for a short time, but the boys who want to and have the time; can stay for 2 shifts or for the entire event. Approx. noon-8pm. Shift 1: 5 Scouts are needed during the day to help blow up balloons-perhaps starting at about noon-4pm Shift 2: Setup (3-5 pm) Setting up games for the kickoff party Manning games such as bean bag toss and fishing game-games will be played from 4:30-5pm Setting up tables for donation stations and balloon selling stations Shift 3: During the event (5-7pm) Manning donation stations Manning balloon selling stations Delivering candy to houses running low Shift 4: If some could stay until 8, we need help with taking down signs and final clean up. If we could have the number of Scouts willing to help at different times by August 31, that would be really helpful! I will have a sign-up sheet at the scout meeting tonight for those scouts willing to help in this fun charity event. Each scout can earn up to 8 service hours if they are able to help the entire day from set-up to clean up. Thank you so much for considering our event for service work! We would love to have the presence of the Boy Scouts. We usually sell 1200 wristbands for this event, it is quite busy for a short amount of time and any help is greatly appreciated! Anjela Pemberton (907) 854-8158
Parents and Scouts,
We had a great meeting on Sunday. Welcomed back scouts who have been busy enjoying their summer in Alaska. 1. Who: All Scouts and Parents Welcome What: Service Hours for Eagle Project (Sam Hall, Life Scout). Last work day; Installing Fence and creating path to garden Where: Chugiak Methodist Church, Lower Parking Lot When: 22 Aug 2015, Saturday, 1-5 pm POC: Sam Hall, Life Scout *Notes: Bring Work Gloves, rain gear if needed. Snacks provided. 2. Who: Scouts and Parents, ASMs What: Fall Camporee, Canoe Theme Where: Camp Gorsuch When: 28 Aug 6:00pm-30 Aug 12:00 (noon) Cost $25 per person (food included) *Notes: Please respond to this email if your scout is interested in signing up and was not at the meeting 16 Aug Scout Meeting. Sign-ups close at this Sunday's Scout Meeting, 23 Aug. Troop must register prior to the date of the Camporee. Read parent/scout guide (short document). Those participating need to prepare their own flags (capture the flag game) and bring to camporee. Thanks to Midlo, Gray, Pratt families we have 3 canoes. Need more canoes. If you have one the scouts can use please respond to this email. Even if your scout isn't participating if you would be willing to loan your canoe to the troop for the weekend it would minimize our cost to rent. 3. Save the Dates!!!! Who: Scouts and Parents What: Troop 219, Fall, Court of Honor Where: TBA (most likely Joy Lutheran) When: TBA (most likely window 4:30-8:00 pm) Who: Scouts and Parents What: Eric Lundgren's Eagle Court of Honor Where: Eagle River High School Auditorium When: Tentative (18 or 19 September) Time: TBA 4. Sign up sheets were available for the following a. Scouts participating in Fall Camporee, at Camp Gorsuch b. Scouts needing scoutmaster conference and or Board of Review c. Scouts participating in the Crescent Lake Backpacking trip (Overnight); Hike approx 7 miles Who: Scouts and Parents What: Crescent Lake Backpacking Trip Where: Crescent Lake When: Weekend of 10 October (Exact departure time and day TBA) d. Scouts completing 100 below patch who haven't received it. Document your winter camping below 32 degrees for the period Fall Camporee 2014-Spring Camporee 2015. 5. Thanks to all the parents who attended the Merit Badge Informational Briefing and signed up at the Scout Meeting 16 Aug. We have an established goal to recertify previous counselors, and certify new counselors no later than 8 Sep. For those of you still interested please contact me directly, Lou Rivera-Murray, 907-748-4350. A second information meeting will be held. If you are already a counselor, I will send a separate email with instructions. I am checking the Merit Badge Listing which was updated July 2015 and there are some of our parents, and ASM's that are no longer on the list which may mean you need to recertify or you have graciously chosen to withdraw your name from the list (either way I will verify with individual parents Who: Parents What: Merit Badge Counselor/Lock-In Meeting Where: JLC When: Sun, 23 Aug, 7:15 (During Scout Meeting) POC: Mrs. Strickland and Mrs. Rivera-Murray Please respond to this email if you cannot attend the meeting so we don't miss the opportunity to share your talent with our scouts. Finally, check out our website if you need information that has been previously sent, checklists, parent guides, forms etc. Site listed in the signature block below. YIS Lou Rivera-Murray Information Coordinator 907.748.4350 |
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