Category Archives: General

February Weather? Cold and Scouty

Posted on January 30, 2012 by John.Fulton

“The cruelest month” is a busy one for Scouting. Please mark your calendars:  Sunday, Feb. 12th – Scout Sunday at Bexley United Methodist Church Help thank BUMC for proving a home and and organizational sponsorship of our Troop (9AM and 11AM)  Friday … Continue reading →

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Troop Elections

Posted on November 6, 2011 by John.Fulton

It’s been over 6 months and the time has arrived for Troop elections for Senior Patrol Leader. We’ll be conducting an election at the first meeting after our November outing, Monday November 21. As a reminder, only the Patrol Leaders … Continue reading →

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Program planning guide for 2012

Posted on October 31, 2011 by John.Fulton

We’re a few weeks way (and we need to do Pumpkin Chucking first – Woo Hoo!) but it’s almost time to plan for 2012. Simon Kenton Council has issued a guide and Program Planning Calendar, which will be one of … Continue reading →

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Troop 166 in the News !

Posted on August 28, 2011 by John.Fulton

Bexley News:  http://goo.gl/zuYbc

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What Does It Take to be a “Trained” Leader?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by John.Fulton

Here’s a list of the current minimum courses required for Adult Leaders in the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster roles to wear the “Trained” patch: Fast Start Training (online) Youth Protection Training (online) This is Scouting (online) Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp

Posted on February 24, 2011 by John.Fulton

It is time to start planning for our summer camp extravaganza. We will be heading to Camp Falling Rock in Newark, OH. We are leaving on Sunday, June 26, early afternoon and returning on Saturday, July 2, late morning. Summer … Continue reading →

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Summer Schedule 2010

Posted on July 20, 2010 by John.Fulton

For July and August we have a number of planned events that will involve the adult leaders and a many of the older Scouts.  As a result, we will be cancelling some Monday evening Troop meetings.  Here’s the Troop schedule … Continue reading →

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New Parent Orientation

Posted on May 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

On Monday, May 10, during the Troop meeting (7:30 until 9:00) we will offer an overview of the operation of the Troop and the outdoor program and the activities of the Troop during the year. While our focus will be … 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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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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