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Events canceled due to COVID19

Troop 209 Families:

I was hoping to not have to send this note, but due to the circumstances of the last couple days all scouting activities will be suspended until Madeira schools are back in session.

The camp-out this weekend is cancelled due to the decision by the council to close the Dan Beard camping facilities based on the request of the Ohio governor to limit larger gatherings and close schools for the next few weeks.

I sent an earlier note to those buying food in case they had not been shopping. If you already have purchased food for this weekend, please try to return the items that you can. If they are not returnable, the troop will reimburse you for those costs.

Troop meetings will be suspended until schools are back in session. We will send an update at that time on plans.

Our mulch program will continue as planned. Please get out and sell mulch! All orders are still due by 3/24, but they can be dropped off as you receive them. Mulch forms and money can be dropped off to:

Stephanie Carpenter

There will be a plastic tub on the front porch. Mulch delivery day will continue on April 4th! Under the current circumstances, if you or your scout are not comfortable knocking on the door to sell mulch, it is ok to drop off the mulch and directory forms in mailboxes.

Any other items – summer camp forms/reimbursements/financial items – can be dropped off at the Kyser household

I will still be traveling for work during the week for March/April.

Thank you for your understanding with the evolving situation. Enjoy the extra time with your families and everyone stay safe.

Dax Cissell
T209 Scoutmaster

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of our scouts and families.  I hope you had a relaxing holiday with your family and friends and are ready for 2020!
We have a lot coming in the January/February time frame so I wanted to get everything out to families!  March isn’t too far off and will bring new scouts into our group as well.

In this email:First meeting and PLC

Mulch Sign-up and Delivery Date

January Court of Honor

Marengo Cave

Summer Camp Sign-up

Merit Badge Challenge

Scout Sunday

Cross Over ceremony

Email Updates
We will kick off the year tomorrow evening starting with PLC at 5:45 and then our troop meeting at 7pm.  For those in PLC, please ensure that you can be there or have a back-up in attendance.


Please see the note from Greg Kyser yesterday on mulch sign-ups.  Sign up with a note to Greg by 1/11 if your scout would like to participate and earn money towards gear and troop activities.  The other key date is mulch delivery day on 4/4.


January Court of honor will be on 1/28.  This is pushed back a week from the original 1/21 date due to the 6th grade band concert.


Our January outing is the annual favorite trip to Marengo Cave on January 24-26 (this was the chosen activity to repeat from last year).  We will be doing the standard cave tour as well as the wet, wild cave tour and staying in the bunkhouse/cabin.  Forms are due by the Tuesday, January 21st meeting.  Attached are the T209 consent form, Marengo waiver, and what to pack for the cave.


With the new year, it is time to start thinking about summer camp!  First payment/deposit for summer camp is due 1/23, so we need camp deposits by 1/21 as well.  Enclosed is the form with payment dates .  Reminder that summer camp is 7/5-7/11.  We would love to have all the scouts at summer camp earning merit badges and enjoying the outdoors!


Merit Badge Challenge is 2/1, 2/15, and 2/22.   Please ensure that your scout is working on their pre-work!  I will be sending out a sign-up for drivers in the next few days.


Scout Sunday is February 9th. We will be celebrating by hosting a pancake breakfast for MSPC to show our appreciation for their support. All Scouts should plan to attend from 9am-11:30am.


Sunday March 1st from 12pm-3pm will be the Webelos Crossover ceremony. More details to follow, but please hold the date.

Marengo Caves Consent FormDownload
Marengo Caves WaiverDownload
Natural Trip ChecklistDownload
2020 Summer Camp VouchersDownload

August Camp out -Canoeing/Kayaking

Greetings All,
We will be canoeing/kayaking for our August camp out. Our destination will be Morgan’s Canoe and Outdoor Adventures. Forms are due by Aug 6th. This is a firm deadline because we have to reserve the boats. Everyone is able to do canoeing. Scouts that have reached First Class rank and are strong swimmers have the option to use a kayak. The number of kayakers is dependent on the availability of boats.

Morgan’s waiver: https://www.morganscanoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Morgans-Outdoor-Adventures-Waiver.pdf

BSA Troop 209 CONSENT FORM Download


*IMPORTANT DETAILS* : Please remember to complete both the 1) BSA Troop 209 CONSENT FORM and 2) MORGAN’S CANOE AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Your SCOUT should sign the waiver on the participant line. Forms are due by Aug 6th (This is a firm deadline because we have to reserve the boats).

Red River Gorge | April Camp out

Greetings all,
We will be travelling to Red River Gorge to do some rock climbing. Once again we will be staying at the farm property of a friend of the troop. This is a great camp out that we enjoy every year. It is a 3 hour drive to the gorge. If are willing to drive and camp, but don’t want to climb that is ok. Just note that on the form and your cost will be $0.

When: April 5-7

What: Rock Climbing

Where: Red River Gorge

Forms are due: Apr 2 – at the beginning of the meeting

Forms need:

-Troop consent form

-Southeast Mountain Guide Waiver

-a photocopy of the parent’s ID that signed the waiver

Southeast WaiverDownload
Red River Consent FormDownload

Lock-in

Greetings all,

Troop 209 will be having our lock-in at MSPC on Dec 14-15. Friday night we will head to Get Air to have some fun and on Saturday morning head to Hands against hunger to do a service project. We will wrap up around noon on Saturday so Scouts can get some studying done.
When: Dec 14 6pm- Dec 15 noon
Where: MSPC
Forms: Due by Tuesday Dec 11
Please turn in the Troop permission slip and the youth waiver. The HAH Registration form is for the adults attending the project.

 

Here is the link to Get Air’s online form for the Lock-in:

Fill out online waiver at https://westchester.getairmanagement.com/Waiver2.html.