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Volunteers needed – Madeira Criterium Bike Race — June 26

The Madeira Criterium is Sunday, June 26.

The success of the bike race depends heavily on volunteers. This is the 7th annual event that draws thousands of people to our little town each year. This is the 3rd leg of what is called the Ohio Triple Weekend where the professional riders and some of the amateurs are participating in three races starting on Friday. If you have never attended, it is quite exciting. I can vouch that it is a fun time before, during and after the races. There are races for all ages and skills so it is quite interesting.

Each year Troop 209 and their families are asked to volunteer their time to help with the race. None of the jobs are technical or even difficult. We have many slots to fill across the entire day. Each volunteer will get a very nice dry-fit type t-shirt.

Jobs – Crossing Guard, 5th/3rd Parking Lot attendant (boys and adults) and floaters.

Times – 9am-12pm, 12pm to 3pm, 3pm to 6pm and 6pm to 9pm

Please e-mail Fitz back if you can help with what job and time slot(s) you will be able to fill. Would be a good time to spend with your son giving back to the community.

http://madeirabike.com

COH recap and up coming events

This is a recap of the information that Mr.Fitz provided at the Court of Honor on Tuesday (for those that missed or those that just need this in writing).

Medical Forms – due by June 28th
Summer uniform (class B) begins May 31
Summer camp pre-work – begin working on this now. If you need information, see Mr. Zack

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Upcoming Events:

May 22nd 1:00 – 3:30 – Troop Operations Workshop (MSPC) – ALL PLC members are expected to attend
May 30th 9:30am Memorial Day March—meet behind the Middle School in full uniform
June ? Troop Meeting 6:30-8:30 – Madeira Swim Club – swim test, $2-5 non member
June 17-19 – Rafting Trip
June 26 – Madeira Criterium Bike Race – volunteer opportunity (more to come on this)
July 10-16 – summer camp

Upcoming Events

Boys should be in full Class A uniforms for all below activities.

Tuesday 1/26 7:00-8:00pm– Winter Court of Honor . ALL families are encouraged to attend even if your son is not receiving anything. This is one of 3 times a year that we celebrate achievements. There is also be very important information discussed at this meeting about Directory Sales, Mulch Sales and Friends of Scouting.

Tuesday 1/26 8:00pm – Philmont 2017 information meeting. This will be for anyone who will be 14 or older (or 13 and completed the 8th grade) in 2017 and 1st Class that has interest in going to Philmont in the summer of 2017. Agenda items – trip timeframe, cost, budget, etc.  Greg Kyser and Dave Zubelik are taking the lead on planning this High Adventure Trip (thanks guys).

Saturday 1/30 7:30am – 1:45pm— Merit Badge Challenge (Day 1). We will meet at MSPC at 7:30am to caravan to Sycamore High School. We should return to MSPC around 1:45pm (we are in charge of straightening up classrooms on day 1.)  Boys will need 3 self-addressed stamp envelops, their pre-work, pen/pencil/old notebook and the merit badge book (if available). There is a concession stand that boys usually like to buy snacks/soda from, no more than $5 is necessary. Please let me know if you are able to drive to/from/both (I need 6 more seatbelts both ways).

Saturday 2/6 7:45am-1:15pm – Merit Badge Challenge (Day 2). We will meet at MSPC at 7:45am to caravan to Sycamore High School. We should return to MSPC around 1:15pm. Boys will need 3 self-addressed stamp envelops (if not already handed into counselor), their pre-work (if applicable), pen/pencil/old notebook and the merit badge book (if available). There is a concession stand that boys usually like to buy snacks/soda from, no more than $5 is necessary. Please let me know if you are able to drive to/from/both (I need 6 more seatbelts TO and 10 more seatbelts FROM).

Sunday 2/7 – A Scout is Reverent. Sunday Feb 7 is Scout Sunday. We will be participating in services (9:00 and/or 11:00) at MSPC as well as service a pancake breakfast to the congregation from 9:45 – 11:00. This is a Troop 209 tradition and a very easy/nice way for us to show our appreciation for over 95 years of support from Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church. You do NOT need to be Presbyterian to participate. The entire activity will run from 8:45am – noon. We will need readers for both services, please see me, Mr. Wegenhart or Sam Carpenter if you are able to be a reader. Thanks again to the Evans Family (Tommy, Sarah, Mason and Samantha) for your very generous support in preparing and funding the annual pancake breakfast.

Saturday 2/20 7:45am-1:15pm – Merit Badge Challenge (Day 3). We will meet at MSPC at 7:45am to caravan to Sycamore High School. We should return to MSPC around 1:15pm. Boys will need 3 self-addressed stamp envelops (if not already handed into counselor), their pre-work (if applicable), pen/pencil/old notebook and the merit badge book (if available). There is a concession stand that boys usually like to buy snacks/soda from, no more than $5 is necessary. Please let me know if you are able to drive to/from/both (I need 6 more seatbelts TO and 10 more seatbelts FROM).

Light up Madeira

Help needed from both boys and adults. Sign-up sheet will be available on Tuesday Dec. 1 OR you can e-mail Mr. Fitzgerald BEFORE then to get the slot you really want. All shifts are currently available. Looking for about 5 boys/2 adults per shift. If your son is going to the rock climbing event, they should only sign up for one of the last two shifts.

  • 9:00 – noon (meet at church to help load up supplies, no additional adults needed for this shift)
  • Noon – 2:00 (meet at BBQ Depot)
  • 2:00-4:00 (meet at BBQ Depot)
  • 4:00 – 6:30 (help return supplies to the church)

Spook-O-Ree Info

On Saturdays 10/17 & 10/24 – Volunteers are needed at Spook-O-Ree which is held at Cub World from 4:00pm -10:00pm. Boys will receive a Spook-O-Ree Staff T-shirt & dinner, should come dressed up in a Halloween costume and work one of the booths. This is always a good time for our Scouts to volunteer. You can work one or both Saturdays. Council counts on Boy Scout volunteers to keep running this Cub Scout focused event. Sign-up sheet will be at the 9/29 Troop Meeting. The second Spook-O-Ree conflict with our Troop Campout. Our campout should be our priority, no boys should be leaving the campout to work at Spook-0-Ree.

Helping Pack 20

Friday 10/2 – Sunday 10/4 – Volunteers are needed to help out at Cub Scout Pack 20 campout at Cub World. We have been providing 10-12 Boy Scouts every year for as long as I know. This is a fun opportunity to help the Cubs and it gives them an opportunity to see what Boy Scouts can do. You will either be assigned an activity or a Den to assist with. This is NOT difficult but you will need to be somewhat out going, mature and flexible. Friday evening is optional. Saturday is 8:00am – 9:00pm, you can spend the night Saturday night if you wish. There will several adult volunteers from the Troop at the campout but they will be focusing on the Cubs. Our boys will be managing themselves. Sign-up sheet will be at the Troop meeting on 9/29 Troop Meeting.

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.

Scout Sunday Reminder

This is a reminder that this Sunday (2/1) is Scout Sunday. We will be participating in services (9:00 or 11:00) at MSPC as well as service a pancake breakfast to the congregation from 9:45 – 11:00. This is a Troop 209 tradition and a very easy/nice way for us to show our appreciation for over 95 years of support from Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church.

The entire activity will run from 8:45am – noon

Please respond to Mr. Fitzgerald’s email ASAP if your son will be in attendance. We will also need 3 boys to step up and read at either the 9:00 or 11:00 service, please let Mr. Fitzgerald know if your son is willing to do this. You do not need to be Presbyterian to attend. Boys should be in full class A uniforms.

Contact Mr. Fitzgerald if you have questions.