2 Service Opportunities

We have 2 service opportunities that needs Scouts and Scout Parents to help with.

  1. Madeira Directory
  2. OA Rootbeer Floats

Madeira Directory

As we gear up to create the next Madeira Directory, we need the boys and a few parents to step up to help with capturing the most current information from Madeira residence. Getting this data is not as simple as going down to City Hall and asking for it as they don’t have all the information that is in the Directory. One of the methods we have used successfully in the past is to have boys posted at Krogers to obtain updated information.

This is not a difficult task but it is a needed task. Having correct information in the Directory makes it more useful and thus we will likely sell more of them. This is currently our only fund raiser that funds the Troop for 2 years at a time. The money raised goes to things like buying/fixing tents, trailer maintenance costs, pots/pans, general troop/patrol camping equipment, Merit Badges, etc., etc.  If you attended the July 28th meeting run by Tom Cross, you understand that without this fund raiser we would not be able to have the quality Troop that your sons have enjoyed over the years.

We need 4 boys and a few parents to help out on Sunday September 13th and Sunday September 20th helping to verify information for the Madeira Directory at Kroger. The below link is how we will be capturing volunteers.

Volunteer Spot: http://vols.pt/o87fcP

There are 2 sessions on each day, from 1-3pm and 3-5pm, and each one needs 2 Scouts.

OA Rootbeer Floats

Below is important information about another volunteer opportunity. You do NOT need to be in the Order of the Arrow to help. This is not so much a sale but rather you will be giving out floats and hoping for tips that will go to camp improvements and camperships. This will count toward Scout and School requirements for service hours.

  • What: OA Root Beer Float “Sale”
  • Where: Madeira Kroger
  • When: Saturday Sept 12th  10:30 – 5:30
  • Why: The proceeds of the root beer float sale  help fund the Dan Beard Council Campership Fund  and Camp Improvements.
  • Who:  You!

Troop 209 will be staffing the Madeira Kroger to help the Order of the Arrow raise funds to make improvements at camp and to help disadvantaged youth participate in summer camp.   A&W is providing the root beer and red cream soda.  Kroger is providing the ice, cups and ice cream, we just need to make the floats!   Easy way to volunteer and help our community enjoy our fantastic camp.

I need 2 adults and 3 – 5 kids per shift.  The first shift from 10:30-12:00  will have about 30 minutes of set up.  The last shift will stop selling at 5:00 and can leave after everything is cleaned up. Shifts – 10:30-12:00, 12:00-2:00, 2:00-4:00, 4:00-5:30.

We’re using VolunteerSpot (the leading online Sign-up and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming Sign-ups.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/3F9nE4
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Please contact me at Mr Kyser OR Jacob P. with any questions.