Troop 166 – Bexley, Ohio

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Our January outing will fall right at the end of the month and will kick off a rich set of Scouting opportunities for February.

We’ll meet at the Church at 6 PM on Friday, January 31 and travel to Camp Falling Rock just north of Newark for a weekend of fun. After settling into our cabin and an evening snack, we’ll spend the night. On Saturday morning after breakfast and cleanup, we’ll spend most of the day outside with games, Scout skills and learning to build improvised emergency shelters. I’m assuming that Scouts will plan a hot lunch in the cabin. I know that the adults will. Saturday evening after dinner and cleanup, we’ll spend the night in the cabin, except for the hearty few who may elect (under supervision) to spend the night in their improvised shelters. On Sunday we’ll have breakfast, cleanup and return to Bexley, Arriving back at the church at about 11 AM.

Scouts should have dinner prior to arrival at the Church on Friday.

We cook and eat by patrols, so only those cooking should be bringing food.

All phones and electronics should be left at home. Adults will have phones for an emergency.

We will need adults to drive and to take part in the outing.

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Other upcoming events for the Troop include:

• Mon Jan 20 – Bexley No School
• Sat Jan 25 – Adults – University of Scouting
• Mon Jan 27 – 7:30pm – 9:00pm  Board of Review  and Troop Meeting
• Fri Jan 31 – Sun Feb 2 – Winter Campout – Camp Falling Rock  (see above)
• Mon Feb 3  – Troop Meeting – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
• Sat Feb 8 –  9am – 11am  – Bexley Maple Syrup Workshop- Tree Identification and Tagging – Jeffrey Mansion
• Sun Feb 9 – 9am and 11am – Scout Sunday at BUMC
• Mon Feb 10 – 7:30pm – 9:00pm  – Troop Committee  and Troop Meeting –
• Mon Feb 17 – Bexley No School
• Sat Feb 22 – 9:00am – 11:00am  – Bexley Maple Syrup Workshop – Tree Tapping – Jeffrey Mansion
• Sun Feb 23 – All day – Skiing/Snowboarding (#2) – Mad River Mountain, Snow Valley Road, Zanesfield, OH, United States
• Mon Feb 24 – 7:30pm – 9:00pm – Board of Review  and Troop Meeting
• Thu Feb 27 – Evening – Blue and Gold Banquet and Crossover Ceremony

All events are posted here: http://troop166.org/event-calendar/
Please let me know if there are questions or issues.

Mr. Fulton

Link to signup for outing: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-november

Our November Troop outing will be November 15, 16 & 17 .

On Friday the 15th, the troop will assemble at the Church and travel to Camp Birch Boy Scout Camp at Yellow Springs where we will be staying in a cabin.

The next morning we’ll cook breakfast, clean up and then set out to hike the Clifton Gorge, eating lunch along the way. Our destination will be Clifton Mill in Clifton for the traditional mid-hike piece of pie. We’ll hike back to Camp Birch and spend the rest of the afternoon working on requirements and perhaps getting a well deserved nap.  After cooking dinner and cleaning up, we’ll spend the night in the cabin, but not until we have made a brief trip to Young’s for some of the best ice cream around,

On Sunday morning, we’ll pack up, clean up and return to the Church at about noon.

Cost for the outing will be $40, which includes the cost of the cabin and the cost of pie and ice cream.

Please don’t bring food unless you are the designated cook for the Troop.

Personal electronics (including cell phones) stay at home. Adults will have cell phones for emergencies.

Watch the weather forecast and dress for the weather – we will be outside for much of the day on Saturday.

Link to signup for outing: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-november

Please let me know if there are questions or concerns.

Mr. Fulton

From time to time, the question arises about what training is required for adults to become trained as Assistant Scoutmasters or Troop Committee members.
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed:

• Youth Protection Training (online)  <==  RECOMMENDED FOR ALL PARENTS
• This Is Scouting (was New Leader Essentials) (online)
• Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, (classroom)
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (classroom)

(courses  are offered individually or through leader training programs (usually two weekends) like Green Bar, Blackfoot, or Rivermen)

Troop Committee members are considered trained when they have completed:

• Youth Protection Training (online)
• This Is Scouting (online)
• Troop Committee Challenge as their leader-specific training (online)

Online training is available at http://myscouting.org (eLearning –> Boy Scout)

Classroom training appears on the schedule at http:/skcbsa.org (Events –> Training –> Adult Training or Calendar)

Mr. Fulton

Scouts, adult participants, and drivers: please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-october

The Troop tries to go backpacking at least once a year and this year the Scouts have chosen October as our backpacking outing. We will meet a the Church at 5:30 on Friday, October 4.

Scouts should have dinner prior to arriving at the Church on Friday. Please leave electronics and phones at home. You do not need them. Adults will have phones for emergencies.

Scouts should arrive with backpacks packed and ready for the outing and in clothing ready to backpack (uniforms not required).

As soon are we are all present and ready, we’ll leave for Dayton, where we will be camping overnight after a snack.

On Saturday morning after breakfast, we will be backpacking on a relatively easy trail that is a part of the Dayton Metro Parks System. We will have lunch on the trail or at the conclusion the hike, depending on starting time and the speed of the group.

After hiking we will set up camp and have dinner and spend the night. On Sunday, we pack up, clean up and return to the Church at about noon.

As the food and cooking for backpacking is somewhat specialized, the adults will coordinate the food with assistance form the Scouts for cooking. Do not bring any food or anyhting that smells like food in your backpack.

Each pair of Scouts will need a tent suitable for backpacking. Each Scout will need a backpack, sleeping bag, pad and personal gear. The trail is not difficult so boots are not a requirement, but an extra pair of shoes and dry socks are critical elements of the Scout’s gear. Scouts or adults who wish to participate but lack gear should contact Mr. Kirschner or Mr. Fulton for assistance in arranging gear.

Gear will be coordinated at the Monday Troop Meeting prior to the outing.

Cost of the outing will be $15. Please pay by the end of the Troop Meeting on Monday evening.

Scouts, adult participants, and drivers: please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-october

Please contact Mr. Kirschner (lawrence.kirschner@osumc.edu) or myself with questions.

Mr. Fulton

On Friday, September 20, we will be traveling to and staying at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs and camping in the group camp area in tents. We will meet at the Church at 6 PM and get underway as soon as possible. Please eat dinner before arrival. We travel in Class “A” uniforms (Shirt, pants, belt and socks). Please leave electronics at home. Adults will have phones for emergencies.

During the day on Saturday, Sept. 21 we will be biking on the Little Miami Scenic Bikeway, returning to John Bryan in the evening. On Sunday, Sept. 22, we’ll return to Bexley at about noon.

Scouts will get a snack at bedtime on Friday; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack on Saturday; and breakfast on Sunday.

Cost for the outing will be $20.

You will need a bike and a helmet to participate. If you do not have access to a bike and helmet and cannot borrow one, please contact one of the adult leaders and we will assist. We do not want you to be left behind for the lack of a bike.

We will be camping in tents and will be coordinating tenting at the meeting prior to the outing.

Please watch the weather forecast and prepare for the expected weather: we camp and bike rain or shine.

We will need adults to participate, drive, and one very special adult who can tow the Troop trailer to haul our bikes.

Signup for Scouts, adults and for towing the Troop trailer are at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-september

Please let me know if there are questions.

Mr. Fulton

Friday. Sept. 6 – Saturday Sept. 7

The Troop assists Recreation and Parks with this fun family event. We help set up tents, build and monitor campfires, help with serving food, and other duties as assigned. Scouts do not need to sign up with Recreation and Parks, just with the Troop. We will be sleeping in tents, so Scouts will need tents, sleeping pads, and personal gear for one night. Details from Bexley Recreation and Parks here: http://www.bexley.org/recreation-parks/2013/8/1/bexley-family-community-campout.html.  Signup here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-bexley . Scouts should be in Class “A” (Scout shirt, Scout shorts, belt, socks).

Only one Scout has signed up. We need additional Scouts and at least one additional adult. Our special relationship with Recreation and Parks for service events like this provides the opportunity to participate for fund raising at the Labor Day Block Party and Harvest festival. We need your help to be successful. Thanks in advance for your consideration and your time.

Mr. Fulton

Here are the Scouting events planned for the next few weeks. Please include them on your family calendar and let me know if you have questions

Sunday, Sept. 1
Labor Day Cookout. The Troop sells soda pop for their Scout Account or service hours. Signup for Scouts at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-labor1. We still need parents to help supervise. Please signup at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-parents1. Scouts should be in Class “B” (Scout tee shirt, Scout shorts, belt, socks).

Monday, Sept. 2
Labor Day. No Troop meeting

Friday. Sept. 6 – Saturday Sept. 7
2nd Annual Bexley Family Community Campout. The Troop assists Recreation and Parks with this fun family event. We help set up tents, build and monitor campfires, help with serving food, and other duties as assigned. Scouts do not need to sign up with Recreation and Parks, just with the Troop. We will be sleeping in tents, so Scouts will need tents, sleeping pads, and personal gear for one night. Details from Bexley Recreation and Parks here: http://www.bexley.org/recreation-parks/2013/8/1/bexley-family-community-campout.html.  Signup here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-bexley . Scouts should be in Class “B” (Scout tee shirt, Scout shorts, belt, socks).

Monday, Sept. 9
Troop Elections. Twice each year, the Scouts elect a Senior Patrol leader who appoints the reminder of the Troop leadership and leads the Scouts for the next interval.

Friday, Sept.20 – Sunday, Sept. 22
Biking Outing. We will travel to Camp Birch with our bikes, camp overnight in tents and bike on the Yellow Springs bike trail on Saturday. We will return on Sunday. More details to follow.

Friday, Oct. 4 – Sunday Oct. 6
Backpacking Outing. Details to follow. This outings was moved up from the originally scheduled date due to leader availability and to decrease chances of cold weather in late October.

Friday, Oct. 18
Harvest Festival. The Troop sells Hot Chocolate, Hot Apple Cider and soft drinks at the annual Recreation and Parks event. Scouts can earn money for their Scout Account or service hours. Details to follow.

Friday, Nov.15 – Sunday, Nov. 17
Pie and Ice Cream Outing. We’ll travel back to Camp Birch and Hike Clifton Gorge to the town of Clifton for pie.

Saturday, Dec. 7
Pancake Breakfast. Scouts help with cleanup at the annual Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Bexley Historical Society. Scouts earn service hours.

Sunday, Dec. 15
Holiday Tree Lighting. We may be asked to help with the annual kick-off for the holiday season.
Mr. Fulton

Our August outing will be a canoeing and fishing outing on the weekend of August 16 – 18.

We will be meeting at the Church at 6 PM on Friday, August 16 to pack up and be underway by 6:30.

Please eat dinner before arriving at the Church.

We will be traveling to Mohican State Park (about 90 minutes) where we will be staying in the group campsite. We will have a snack before turning in to sleep in tents.

We get up on Saturday, cook breakfast, clean up and then travel a short distance outside of the state park to a canoe livery to rent canoes.

We will spend the morning canoeing on the Mohican River river, eating lunch along the way.

In the early afternoon we will be returning to the canoe livery and then returning to the State Park campsite.

In the afternoon we will fish along the Clearfork River within the State Park.

In the evening, we will return to the campsite, cook dinner, cleanup and spend the night in tents.

On Sunday morning, we will pack up, clean up and return to Bexley, arriving back at the Church at about noon.

The cost of the trip will be $10 for camping + $7 for food + $18 for canoe rental = $35 per scout.

Please click on this link to sign-up for the outing or contact me to let me know that you’ll be attending or helping: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040E4CADA62EAB9-august

Adults (16 and older) who wish to fish will need a valid Ohio Fishing license. A one-day license is available for $11 compared to the $19 annual license. Licenses are available on-line.

Youth will be able to fish without a license under the supervision of a license holder.

If you want to fish, please plan to bring fishing rods and tackle and perhaps a rod to share.

Please let me know if there are questions.

Mr. Fulton

• Sunday, July 14 – Troop members depart for 2013 National Jamboree
• Monday, July 15 – No Troop meeting, No Troop Committee Meeting
• Friday, July 19 – No July Troop outing
• Monday, July 22 – Troop meeting 7:30 PM, Troop Committee meeting 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, July 24 – Troop members return from 2013 National Jamboree
• Monday, July 29 – Troop meeting 7:30 PM

• Monday, August 5 – Troop meeting 7:30 PM Monday,
• August 12 – Troop meeting 7:30 PM,  Troop Committee meeting 7:30 PM (moved)
• Friday, August 16 – Sunday, August 18  – Scheduled Troop outing (on calendar as “Fishing”, not yet planned)
• Monday , August 19 – Troop meeting 7:30 PM, Board of Review 7:30 PM
• Monday, August 26 – Court of Honor 7:30 PM

Please let me know if there are questions or concerns.

Mr. Fulton

We are refunding the unspent portion of the funds collected for the January outing which was cancelled at the last minute for lack of transportation.

These Scouts paid $30 for the outing and are having $22 refunded to their Scout Accounts:

Markus A.
Matthew B.
William B.
Elijah C.
Liam F.
Ian H.
Jack N.
Eddie R.
James RS.
Ben R.
Casey S.

These Scouts had directed that the outing be paid for from of their Scout accounts and are having $8 deducted from their Scout accounts for their share of the costs:

Bryden G.
Nick L.

Mr. Fulton