Electricity Merit Badge Day

Posted on January 9, 2010 by John.Fulton

Ohio State University Agricultural Engineering Building
#590 on Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, Ohio
February 6, 2010 – Registration 8-9 am. Course done at 2:30 PM

Cost: $6.00

Each Scout should plan to bring lunch.

Prior to February 6, 2010, the Scout needs to have completed requirements 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9a and 11 of the Electricity Merit Badge and bring these projects, his papers with him when he report for the course.

The course is limited to the first 90 scouts to register.

For more information, call Martin Hohl, Course Director, at 614-794-2320

Register online here.

Merit badge requirements.

Merit badge worksheet.

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WinterCampers.com

Posted on January 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

(Editors note: I recieved this as a comment on Mr. Kirschner’s note. I thought that it was interesting/useful enough to post it here.)

I wanted to bring your attention to a winter camping resource that you might find interesting and to your scouts – http://www.WinterCampers.com

This not-for-profit web site focuses on winter camping in Upstate NY and the Adirondacks.

There is a comprehensive collection of Winter Camping Articles from varied journals and newspapers.

The discussion of Winter Camping Skills includes an article on How to Get Started Winter Camping, there are special tips on Leave No Trace for Winter Campers, there are Trip Logs and Photos from past adventures, how to build snow shelters, advanced Winter Camping Tips, Winter Camping Recipes and a Winter Camping Video.

Winter Camping Gear includes several gear reviews, a Sample Gear List, a discussion of The Ten Essentials and examples of What’s In My Pack? by different winter campers.

The Lighter Side of Winter Camping includes: a collection of Winter and Wilderness Survival Quizzes, a tongue in cheek Winter Camping Application, Winter Camping Poems, Winter Camping Quotes and the Top Ten List Reasons to Go Winter Camping.

The BLOG has the latest winter camping news, pictures and chatter.

Please give it your consideration.

Jim Muller
WinterCampers.com
WinterCampers@WinterCampers.com

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Backpacker Magazine Article on Cold Weather Camping

Posted on January 6, 2010 by John.Fulton

Just in time for our January outing, Backpacker magazine has a series of articles about cold weather camping. A good place to start is the winter camping checklist, found here:

Backpacker Magazine

This site is linked to other sites on winter camping, so you should be able to find out anything needed.

(Note of caution: Backpacker magazine is for serious gear-hounds, so don’t worry if you don’t plan to bring everything they describe–it’s just to give you some ideas!)

Mr K.

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2010 Schedule

Posted on January 1, 2010 by John.Fulton

The schedule for the troop in 2010 is available in several forms:

A detailed Excel spreadsheet is available to be downloaded at http://troop166.org/files/Troop 166 2010 Calendar v8.xls

The highlights of the year’s schedule appears as a Google Calendar at http://troop166.org/event-calendar/ as a list and a calendar.

A brief schedule of our major outings is shown below.

  • Winter survival Outing
    1/22- 1/24

  • Skiing / Snowboarding Outing
    2/6

  • Welcome Weekend Outing
    3/12- 3/14

  • Camporall and Jamboree Shakedown
    4/30 – 5/2

  • Backpacking Outing
    5/14 – 5/16

  • Nagatamen (Youth Leader Training)
    6/13 – 6/20

  • Summer Camp
    6/27 – 7/3

  • High Ropes /Zip Lining Outing
    7/9 – 7/11

  • Jamboree Shakedown
    7/16 – 7/18

  • Jamboree
    7/26 – 8/4

  • Whitewater Rafting Outing
    8/20 – 8/22

  • Put-in-Bay / Pie and Ice Cream Outing
    9/10 – 9/12

  • Shooting Outing
    10/15 – 10/17

  • Catapult (Pumpkin) Outing
    11/12 – 11/14

  • Movie/Planning Outing
    12/11 – 12/12
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“Thank you” from Bexley Rec

Posted on December 27, 2009 by John.Fulton

Another “thank-you” note to share:

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Dear Volunteers:

On behalf of the Bexley Recreation and Parks Dept. and Bexley Historical Society, thank you all so much for your help in pulling of one of the most successful Pancake Breakfast ever. The event was a huge success on a number of levels. Attendance was high, feedback has been great, and there was very little waiting in line. Because of all of the wonderful volunteers (You all), the pancake breakfast was another successful community event. In my field, there truly is nothing better then seeing the community come together to enjoy each others company. In the process we were also able to raise a few dollars for the Historical Society and Bexley Recreation and Parks Youth Scholarship Fund.

Thank you all again for all of your efforts, and we hope to see you back again next year.

Michael Price
Recreation & Parks Director
Bexley Recreation Department

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District to Host Merit Badge Day in March

Posted on December 27, 2009 by John.Fulton

Mark your calendar now for the first Tri-Creek District Merit Badge Day, March 6, 2010.

From the announcement:

Tri-Creek District

MERIT BADGE DAY 2010

Where: Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church

When: Saturday March 6th 2010

We will hold two Merit Badge Sessions:

Schedule:

7:30am-8:15am Check-in

8:15-8:30 Flag Ceremony

8:30-11:30 AM Session

11:30-12:30 Lunch (Provided)

12:30-3:30 PM Session

AM Offerings:

Communications

Fingerprinting

Law

Woodcarving

American Heritage

PM Offerings:

Camping

Fingerprinting

Law

Fire Safety

Art

**Registration has been set up, so that you may alter your registration until Feb. 26th 2010**

Come join us for the very first Merit Badge Day in Tri-Creek District.

The cost of the event will be $10.00 per youth.

This cost will include lunch, merit badge supplies, etc.

Merit Badge books are not required, but will be extremely helpful  !!!!

There will most likely be a small Trading Post with Merit Badge Books, Supplies, etc available during check-in and at lunch.

Prerequisites for the following badges are required to be performed prior to the Merit Badge Day, or you will only earn a partial !!!

Camping (#3, #4, #5 A and E, #7B, #8D, #9)

Communications (#4 (the Interview), #5 (attend the public meeting), #6 (having previously taught this skill will help save time), #8 (Must complete), #9 (please do this research prior to coming)

Art (#4, #5 (do the research prior to coming))

Law (none)

Fingerprinting (none)

Woodcarving (You must bring your Totin Chit Card)

Fire Safety (#6, #12 (do this research prior to coming))

American Heritage (#4)

**For all of these prerequisites, please bring your work and or research, card and / or note from your scoutmaster that you have completed these requirements**

Scouts must present a signed Blue Card from their scoutmaster to the instructor at the beginning of each session, or may be turned away. Proper Merit Badge protocol must be followed, which includes gaining a signed blue card and permission to work on the badge from their scoutmaster.

Class sizes for Communications and Camping will be limited to 8-10 scouts each and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Other merit badges may accept more scouts.

Please note: Any new Scouts who have crossed over in 2009 or who will cross over in 2010..please reconsider signing up for Communications or Camping. This is generally left open to older scouts who have the camping experience and more public speaking experience. The other badges offered would be better suited for them.

We recommend you register early.

E-mail Questions: jsayre10@insight.rr.com

Registration is online via Tri-Creek District web site. Click on the district Calendar and then search for the event via month.

Follow prompts to register.

Start Date/Time: 3/6/2010 7:30:00 AM

End Date/Time: 3/6/2010 3:30:00 PM

Online Registration Accepted Until: 2/26/2010

To register: click here

Contact Email: jsayre10@insight.rr.com

Cost: $10.00

Activity Location: 1636 Graham Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 US

Directions can be found at: Location Map

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“Thank You” from Bexley Historical Society

Posted on December 18, 2009 by John.Fulton

This lovely note arrived yesterday as a thank-you from the Bexley Historical Society.

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In case you have trouble reading the scan of the handwriting:

December, 2009

Dear Mr. Fulton,

Thank you for providing the Scout Troop at the recent Pancake Breakfast. At the Bexley Historical Society board meeting of Dec. 14, the Troop was lauded for their exceptional work. Please let the Scouts know that we greatly appreciate their efforts in the community event.

Sincerely,

Nancy Beck, Secretary

Bexley Historical Society

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Philmont 2011

Posted on December 15, 2009 by John.Fulton

I announced this at our Troop meeting this evening, but I wanted to send an email to let anyone who wasn’t able to make it hear the news, since we will not be meeting again until next year.

Our application for Philmont 2011 was a success! We have a reservation for two crews for Philmont for July 29 through Aug 10, 2011. Although details will need to be extensively worked out, this likely means we will depart Columbus early on July 28 and return late on Aug 10. Please stay tuned for details…

BTW, I also wanted to mention that we have room for additional Scouts/adults on the crews, so if you are eligible (age 14 or older or completed 8th grade by summer 2011) and want to go, please let me know, and questions are always welcome.

Philmont 2011–WOO HOO!!!

Mr. K.

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Pancake Breakfast on December 12

Posted on December 9, 2009 by John.Fulton

On Saturday, December 12, the Troop will assist The Bexley Recreation Department and the Bexley Historical Society in presenting the Annual Pancake Breakfast. It is an opportunity for Scouts to earn service hours (and the get a delicious breakfast).

The Pancake Breakfast is conducted at Jeffrey Mansion.

There will be a sign-up sheet available at the Troop meetings prior to the event.

Scouts will be earning service hours for this event.

The event is scheduled from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM.

Scouts can work one or both of two shifts – 9:00 to 10:30 and 13:30 – noon.

BTW (By the way) this is the say day as the first day of our two-day December outing – our annual Movies/Planning outing. We will be leaving for the outing in the afternoon – after the Pancake Breakfast.

Two events in one day. Wow!

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December Outing

Posted on December 7, 2009 by John.Fulton

Our December outing will be our annual Planning/Movie outing.

We will weet at Bexley United Methodist Church at 3 PM on Saturday, December 12 and travel to Camp Lazarus near Delaware Ohio. We will be leaving after participating in the Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning. We will spend the night in Exchange Lodge and return on Sunday December 13 at about noon. Bring sleeping bags and pads as we will be sleeping on the floor of the heated lodge.

There is no cost to the Scouts for this outing.

We will be watching movies, playing indoor and outdoor games and planning outings for the coming year.

Parents are welcome and encouraged to come for the evening session or to spend the night and to observe the Scout-led planning process.

All suggestions about activities or destinations or potential conflicts that limit participation on a particular weekend next year are welcome.

Now is the time to offer your ideas.

Please submit your ideas and suggestions to me so that we can get them on to the list for consideration.

John Fulton
john@johnfulton.org

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