Troop 502

Community Service Books & Seabase Crew Fundraising Info

cschnall — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:45:37 +0000

A friendly reminder that all Community Service book proceeds and/or unsold books are due in next Monday, the 13th. If you are unable to make the meeting, please contact me at 704-236-2684 so that we may make other arrangements. It is important that I receive everything back as soon as possible.

On a related note, our October 22nd fundraiser “dinner” tickets will be handed out that evening to all scouts/leaders/parents who are part of the Seabase crew. Please make every effort to stop in and pick up your packet.

Thanks so much for your cooperation… Cindy Schnall

September Trip Registration Deadline / News

Scoutmaster — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:52:24 +0000

September Trip Details:

Registration deadline is Thursday, September 9th, 2010. Please make sure you have registered for the trip by the end of this day. Go to www.troop502.com look under the events tab and register for the trip. This also includes any adult making the trip.

Activity:

Backpacking on the AT at Roan Mountain Tennessee from Carvers Gap to Hwy 19E, approx. 13 miles over 2 days. We will be starting out at an elevation of 5500′ and climbing as high as 5900′ but then descending gradually to the end of the trail at 2900′. This is a hike you do not want to miss. Wide open balds, great views on clear days, and awesome scenery.

Dates:

Friday, September 17th – Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Plan of Action:

Friday, 9/17 – Troop will meet at 5:30pm and depart by 6pm from Harrison UMC. We will be staying at Camp Grimes on Friday night and preparing our gear for the weekend. We will stop going up to have dinner on Friday night, so please bring some money to cover this. Troop will travel in Class “B” shirts.

Saturday, 9/18 – Troop will depart from Camp Grimes very early on Saturday morning (5:30am) and stop for breakfast at a fast food place on the way to the trail head (bring money for food). We anticipate being at the trailhead and ready to hike by 8am or 8:30am at the latest. Depending on the number that attend will determine the number of groups we have and the direction we travel in. We anticipate hiking at least 8-10 miles on Saturday and the reminder on Sunday morning. See gear list below for personal equipment and food. Each Scout or adult that attends is responsible for their own food for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast. There will be plenty of backpacking stoves to share. Food will be covered in depth at regular troop meeting on Monday night September 13th.

Sunday, 9/19 – Troop will continue to hike the rest of the trail and depart for home as soon as possible. We will be stopping for lunch on the way home. Anticipate the Troops arrival back to church somewhere between 2-3pm. We will call once we are on our way.

Equipment:

Personal Camping Gear for the weekend – sleeping bags, backpacks, flashlights, clothing, etc

Hiking boots and dry socks are very important…..

Water bottles or camel backs are essential on this trip. Each person will be required to carry their own water. There are several fresh water springs along the way to fill up as we need them.

Rain Gear is must have, do not leave home without it!! The weather at Roan Mtn can change without notice in a split second. Be Prepared!!

Tents will be checked on Monday night the 13th and handed out on Friday night at Camp Grimes for proper packing with tent buddies.

Food – freeze dried foods, snacks, etc – covered more in depth at Patrol meetings on Monday the 13th.

October Campout – Camporee 2010

If you are planning to attend the October Campout on October 15th -17th. Registration is now being taken and must be completed by September 30th. Please let Mr. Lee know if you plan on attending.

High Adventure 2011 (Seabase Crews)

Don’t forget your next payment of $312.50 is due on or before Monday, September 27th, 2010. This is your last opportunity to back out, if you decide not to go after this date you will be responsible for the entire seabase fees going forward (another $312.50 in March 2011). Please see Melody Lee or Joe Lane to take care of this.

COMMUNITY SERVICE BOOK FUNDRAISER DATE CHANGE

cschnall — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:09:38 +0000

Hope everyone is having success with the sale of community service books. Sorry all, but when I told everyone the last turn in date was September 20th I did not realize at the time that we had no meeting that night. The NEW date to turn in proceeds and/or unsold books needs to be pushed up to September 13th. Please make note of this and if there are any problems or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at 704-236-2684.

So sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

Cindy Schnall

BSA TROOP 502 COURT OF HONOR 8/30

cschnall — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:50:47 +0000

As you know, the troops next Court of Honor is being held next Monday, August 30th at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. In the interest of scout family fellowship, we would like to have some refreshments after the ceremony. If you can donate some cookies, brownies, etc., please let Cindy Schnall know at cyn93063@aol.com. Any baked goodie is appreciated!

On a related note, we encourage all scout parents and family to attend Court of Honor. The boys work hard to achieve their rank advancements and merit badges, and we should show all boys our support by being in attendance. Please make every effort to attend whether your scout is being recognized that evening or not. A great amount of preparation goes into the ceremony and being in attendance shows gratitude to our leaders as well. Looking forward to seeing all on Monday night!

J.L.T. Training Tonight

Scoutmaster — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:00:04 +0000

Junior Leader Training will take place tonight for the following scouts:

Tyler Lindsey – Senior Patrol Leader
Jacob Howren – Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
Jacob Lee – Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
Zack Groce – Patrol Leader
Linwood Robinson – Patrol Leader
Scooter Craig – Patrol Leader
Craig Jones – Asst Patrol Leader
Walt Walters – Asst Patrol Leader
Michael McKay – Asst. Patrol Leader
Anthony Miller – Asst. Patrol Leader
Nathan Fisher – Asst. Patrol Leader
John Miller – Asst. Patrol Leader

Training will begin at 7pm and end at 9pm. No uniforms required. Please bring something to take notes on and to write with tonight. If you are having a BOR tonight, please come prepared and they will come get you when its time from JLT. If you cannot make it, please contact the Senior Patrol leader to let him know you cannot be there. In order to make this a success we need everyone to attend if possible.

COMMUNITY SERVICE BOOK FUNDRAISER

cschnall — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:44:40 +0000

Please note that I currently have no more Community Service books on hand for scouts to sell. If you anticipate your scout needing more books, please drop me an e-mail at cyn93063@aol.com prior to next week so that I may obtain some more by court-of-honor on the 30th (we have no regular meeting tomorrow, the 23rd). I will not be picking up more books unless I hear from those directly that are in need of them.

Please remember that all proceeds as well as unsold books are due in by September 20th, the latest. You may turn in proceeds at any time. Thanks!

Cindy Schnall

Scoutmaster — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:25:50 +0000

For the ones attending the campout this weekend:

Make sure you bring closed toed shoes you can get wet and a change of shoes for the rest of the time. You will also need to bring along a change of clothes so you can ride back to camp dry. If you own a lifejacket please bring it along since the outfitter only has a limited supply on hand. He said he should be able to handle us but just case.

Class “B” uniform. Meeting at 5:30pm and stopping for dinner tonight.

Troop Updates – August Campout

Scoutmaster — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:12:25 +0000

The following Scouts and adults will be attending the August Campout scheduled for Friday, August 20th – Sunday, August 22nd. Everyone will need to bring in their $10 to cover their food at TONIGHTS meeting and give it to Mrs Miller. This trip is now closed!!

1. Scooter Craig

2. Daniel Beamer

3. Michael McKay

4. Kyle McKay

5. Andrew Weisenberger

6. Jordan Schnall

7. Blake Garen

8. Zachary Groce

9. Anthony Miller

10. John Miller

11. Tyler Lindsey

12. Craig Jones

13. Michael Gallaway

14. Jacob Lee

15. Micheal Martin

16. Nathan Kurkowski

1. Joe Lane

2. Joe Lindsey

3. Karen Miller

4. David Lee

5. Bob Beamer

6. Shane Swords

7. Bob MacLaren

8. Scott Martin

On Friday, we will meet at 5:30pm and depart no later than 6pm. We will be stopping to grab dinner on the way to our campsite so please send some money along for your son(s). We will be traveling in Class “B” uniform for this camping trip. Scouts will need to make sure they bring their normal camping gear as ever other trip we take, plus the following items:

Closed toed shoes that they do not mind getting wet, crocs and tevas are not acceptable. Something that has a closed toe and something that can be put securely on their feet.
Swimming trunks or shorts that will get wet or might get torn depending on how much they slide down the rock.
Change of clothes on the way back to camp.
Please bring more than (1) pair of shoes for this campout unless you plan to wear the ones that go into the river the entire weekend.
Sunscreen is a must, hats or bandanas optional.
Water bottles!!

Troop will be stopping for lunch on the way home so please send proper funds. Troop will make calls to all parents as to what time to meet back at church on Sunday for pick-up of your son(s). Assuming no delays or incidents I would say close to 1pm.

Community Service Book Fundraiser

cschnall — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:27:25 +0000

For those who took Community Service books, I hope you have had great success thus far! As a reminder, books will also be available for pick-up at the August 16th meeting whether you need more or are picking up for the first time. Also, money collected thus far may be turned in that night as well, you do not have to wait until September 20th to turn in funds. Please remember that we have no meeting on the 23rd, so if you need books please make every effort to pick them up this Monday night.

An extra selling feature of the books are the on-line coupons. Every book has a number code on the back cover. Tell your customers to log on to www.communityservicebook.com and enter that number code. They can they access on-line coupons through the year as well.

Gear Day Cancelled / August Campout

Scoutmaster — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:34:19 +0000

Gear day for Saturday, August 14th has been canceled and will be postponed till a later date. Final day to register for the August campout (tubing on the Green River Saluda NC) is tomorrow, Friday, August 13th by 9pm. You can online to the website and look under events to register. Remember your $10 for food is due on Monday night at regular troop meetings if you will be attending.