Next Outings
Our next outing is Big Al’s Turkey Campout!!! Details and sign-ups have been provided at the meeting. This Thursday is the last day to sign up to attend. Come celebrate Thanksgiving with Mason Scouts and Scouters! The Scouting Thanksgiving Dinner Weekend, November 18-20 is at Ft. Ancient. $35 to attend the entire weekend, $20 to attend Saturday dinner. It’s always a great time. For those that may be new to this, Big Al does allow family and friends to attend his turkey dinner, Saturday evening, the 19th. Spiritwear for Big Al’s can be purchased online here: http://www.companycasuals.com/BigAls/start.jsp
Need IOLS Training?
An IOLS training is being offered at Big Al’s campout. The registration deadline for this, through the council website, is next Wednesday. http://www.danbeard.org/Event.aspx?id=4243
Troop Recharter
It is time to complete our annual ReCharter! Letters were mailed to each Scout/Scouter last week. PLEASE read the letters thoroughly and carefully for requirements for this year. ALL 2017 Registration forms (including dues, Health Form Parts A&B, Training documents and Adult Driver information) are due NO LATER THAN Thursday, November 17th, 2016. If you are a band/Fall sport/ROTC member that cannot attend meetings right now, please have a parent drop off the paperwork/fees at a Troop meeting or contact Rhonda to make other arrangements. Scouts/Scouters that have not turned in their information by Nov. 17th will be removed from the 2017 Troop Charter! If you have any questions about ReChartering, please contact Rhonda Peischl, Troop Committee Chair, at gpeischl@cinci.rr.com or 513-226-9165.
Troop PLC
Troop PLC is next week (due to no meeting on Thanksgiving week). If you are part of PLC, please plan on being at HPC by 5:30 PM. Meeting will run from 5:30-6:15.
Merit Badge Challenge 2017 Registration Opens Soon!
Registration will be open on November 14th. This is a great, inexpensive way to earn merit badges outside of summer camp. Scouts can attend any of the dates below, however we try to have troop 750 attend the Sycamore session if possible so adult leaders can be there to provide coaching and answer questions. All registrations must be completed on-line with a valid credit card.
Merit Badge Prerequisites, Fees, and Age/Maturity Requirements are in the attached guidelines. Please note that pre-work for some merit badges will need to start months in advance….so don’t wait.
Anyone who is a rank of Scout, Tenderfoot, or Second Class is only permitted to take one Eagle-Required merit badge. Scouts who are First Class and above are entitled to take up to two Eagle-Required merit badges.
Registration Link (note you must register on your own, there is no troop registration): http://www.danbeard.org/MBC
Contact John Long @ 314 323 6749 OR email to long.jf321@yahoo.com. Register under Troop 750,
Hopewell District.
2017 MBC Dates and Locations
Sycamore Site: January 28, February 4, February 18. Snow Date: March 18
Located in Montgomery, OH at Sycamore High School
Troop 750 Shutterfly Account
Since we have so many new Scouts and families, and we haven’t posted the information in awhile, many of you may not realize Troop 750 has a Shutterfly account that allows you to upload and add photos taken at scout specific events. It allows all members to view, print and enjoy even when they aren’t able to attend our events. The website is here: https://bsaheritage.shutterfly.com/
If you already have an account with shutterfly simply log in and you will now see the BSA site shared with you. If you do not have an account, please create a user id/pw. If you cannot access the site and you want to be added to the shutterfly account, please send an email to Mrs. Enouen at denouen@zoomtown.com with your desired email address. It’s a great way to share the many memories from Troop events!
Merit Badge Counselor (MBC)
Are you interested in getting involved to help our Scouts? Would you like to become a Merit Badge Counselor? Check on this link to take a look at the MB’s available, http://boyslife.org/merit-badges/ , and get in touch with Jen Ponstingle (jponstingle@gmail.com) to register! We really like to have all of the Eagle required MB’s covered by an adult in the Troop and are currently in need of MBC’s for Sustainability and Environmental Science – if you have interest in this area, please let us know.
Eagle Projects
Please watch for Eagle projects scheduled on the troop calendar! There are several upcoming projects over the next few months. With all of the commitments our Scouts and Scouters have from fall sports to marching band (and other commitments), if you have a few hours you can contribute in support of our Life Scouts, all time is appreciated!!!
Advancements and Eagle Projects
Scouts needing a Board Of Review should contact our Advancement Chair, Mrs. Enouen at denouen@zoomtown.com. Scouts needing Eagle Scout Project Approval should contact Mrs. Peischl at gpeischl@cinci.rr.com. Before scheduling your Board of Review, please request your TroopMaster records so that we can confirm all rank advancement requirements have been met.