Author Archives: John.Fulton

Historical Merit Badges

Posted on April 4, 2010 by John.Fulton

Here is information about the “limited time” historical merit badges. If you have questions, please let me know and I’ll try and get answers. The requirements for the Historical Merit Badges have been released. Remember that National will not be … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on March 28, 2010 by John.Fulton

Each year, the Troop supports the Bexley Parks and Recreation Department and the Bexley Celebrations Association in putting on an Easter Egg Hunt on the Saturday before Easter. On Friday, April 2 at 6:30 PM, Scouts will meet at the … Continue reading →

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What is Troop Committee?

Posted on March 15, 2010 by John.Fulton

One of the parents of our new Scouts suggested that I address “What is Troop Committee?” Troop Committee is the governing organization for the Scout Troop and the Venture Crew (for our older Scouts) and provides the framework that the … Continue reading →

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March Outing

Posted on March 3, 2010 by John.Fulton

For our March “Welcome Weekend” outing, we’ll be traveling to Camp Lakota, near Defiance, Ohio. We will be leaving after work on Friday, March 12 – meeting at the church at 5:30 PM and driving the 140 miles to the … Continue reading →

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One of our Eagle Scouts

Posted on March 3, 2010 by John.Fulton

Chris O’Keefe earned his Eagle rank with the troop in 2005. What he has undertaken and achieved since then and what he is undertaking now is remarkable. I spoke about it to the Scouts in Monday’s Scoutmaster Minute, but his … Continue reading →

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Jewish Scout Sabbath

Posted on February 3, 2010 by John.Fulton

The Central Ohio Jewish Committee on Scouting provided an announcment for the Annual Jewish Scout Sabbath at Congration Tifereth Iseral on Friday, February 26th. The Shabbat Service is scheduled to begin promptly at 7:30 PM. Details and contact information are … Continue reading →

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Scout Sunday at BUMC

Posted on February 1, 2010 by John.Fulton

Scout Sunday will be celebrated on this Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at Bexley United Methodist Church during the 10:30 AM traditional service. The church would like for Troop 166 Scouts to participate in the service as greeters to stand in … Continue reading →

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2010 Troop Outings with Coordinators

Posted on January 30, 2010 by John.Fulton

Winter survival Outing 1/22- 1/24 – Mr. Kirschner Skiing / Snowboarding Outing 2/6 – Mr. Fulton Welcome Weekend Outing 3/12- 3/14 – Mr. Lonergan Camporall and Jamboree Shakedown 4/30 – 5/2 Backpacking Outing 5/14 – 5/16 – Mr. Kirschner Summer … Continue reading →

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February Outing

Posted on January 29, 2010 by John.Fulton

In February, the Troop returns to the outdoors for a day of downhill skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Simon Kenton Council has arranged a special day of fun at Mad River Mountain near Bellefontaine, OH on Saturday, February 6. We’ll be leaving early in the … Continue reading →

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Free Test Prep Software for Scout Families

Posted on January 27, 2010 by John.Fulton

From the Simon Kenton Council website: “Free SAT/ACT software now available for Boy Scout families… In alliance with the Boy Scouts of America, eKnowledge is offering SAT and ACT test prep programs valued at $200, free to Boy Scout families. … Continue reading →

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