No Meeting Today – Summer Schedule Details

Reminder that there is no Troop meeting today. Between summer camp and the start of school we go every other week.
7/18 – No Meeting
7/25 – Meeting
8/1 – No Meeting. PLC annual planning meeting 7pm-8pm
8/8 – Meeting. Regular PLC meeting at 5:45pm
8/15 – Meeting. Madeira schools start, return to every week. Return to Class A uniform.
8/18-8/20 – Sailing campout
*PLC is the Patrol Leader Council.

Upcoming Events and Summer Camp

2/14 – OA Elections – Elections to the Order of the Arrow (OA) are this Tuesday. We need at least half the troop present to hold the election, so please show up to the meeting if you can.

2/18 – Merit Badge Challenge — Last day. Be sure to bring any outstanding work. Class A uniforms

2/26 3:45pm – Webelos II Crossover – we are anticipating 6 boys crossing over. I would REALLY like a big crowd of Boy Scouts in attendance. It starts at 4pm so please be there by 3:45. We will meet at Camp Friedlander. Class A uniforms.

Miscellaneous:

Reminder – we wear full Class A uniforms to all events/meetings until school lets out and then we move to Class B. If you need parts of a uniform, you can either purchase at Scout Shop on Reading Road or visit our gently used uniform closet at the church during a troop meeting.

Scout Physicals – it is never too early to schedule your physical for ’17-’18.  . Those going to Summer Camp need parts A, B, C completed. If you are not going to summer camp, we still need parts A, B completed. This includes any adults who plan to camp with us. You can begin to turn these in as they are completed. Please have them completed by July 1st if possible.

Med form – Regular

Note: if you are going to Philmont you also need part D.  Get it here.

Summer Camp Payment – Price for 2017 is $295, the price will include a new Troop 209 T-Shirt. Attached is the Payment Voucher and the due dates, please use the voucher when making a payment. Any adults OR boys not going to Summer Camp who wish to purchase a t-shirt, please complete the appropriate portion of the attached voucher and include $15.

For more Summer Camp info

Jan Campout – Caving at Hidden River Caverns

Troop 209,
For our January camp out we will be caving at Hidden River Caverns. We will be staying in a heated lodge at a BSA summer camp about 2 hours south of here. Attached are our permission slip, Hidden River‘s waiver, and a “what to expect” document from the cave. Scouts need to turn in the signed permission slip and waiver by Tues Jan 17th.
*** It is important that those caving to bring a day bag with a change clothes.
Drivers: Given the distance and the need to carpool to the cave, I’m asking that drivers be willing to stay for the weekend.

When: Jan 20-22
What: Caving
Where: Hidden River Caverns
Turn in forms by: Tues Jan 17

Re-up charter and National dues

It’s time for Troop 209 to re-up our Charter and collect National dues. Attached is a form similar to our camp out forms that we will be using this year to collect/update your info and determine how you would like to pay.
Please return this form and payment to the camping in-bin by our Oct 25 Troop meeting. If you can’t make a Troop meeting before the deadline, the form and payment can be mailed to: Boy Scout Troop 209 | P.O. Box 43525, Madeira, Ohio 45243.

September and October campouts

Sept – Horseback riding

Sept 16-18th we will be horseback riding. We will have a 45 minute class where Scouts will have the opportunity to earn the Horsemanship Merit badge and then go on a ~2 hour trail ride.

Salt Creek Ranch release form
Salt Creek Ranch Horseback riding 9-16-16 – Consent Form

Oct – Peterloon
Oct 7-9th we will be attending Peterloon. Peterloon is a long running regional jamboree where 3k+ of our scouting brothers gather to have some fun. There are many activities throughout Sat and the day ends with a fireworks show by Rozzis Fireworks. Meals will be cooked as a Troop, however Scouts should bring money to buy lunch on Saturday from food trucks that will be on-site.

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

August Camp Out

For the August Camp out, we need to get a solid number attending (boys & adults) in order to make a reservation. There is a minimum number needed to get their discounted rate. The sooner we make our reservation, the better chance of securing spots at Camp Kern. We want to get this taken care of BEFORE summer camp to hopefully ensure success.
August 19-21

Camping is at Morgan’s Canoe in Ft. Ancient
Activities will be at Camp Kern (Tango Tower and Mine Shaft)
Attached are the TWO forms that need to be returned no later than Tuesday July 5. If for some reason you/your son are unable to be at the next two Troop meetings but want to go on the August campout, please let Fitz know via e-mail

Double X Tango Tower
The only one of its kind in the world! Challenge your group to our 55 foot climbing tower with 9 different climbing elements, including the Vertebrate, Giant’s Ladder, Rope X, and Cowboy Up!

The Mineshaft
Speed down a 200 ft tube in pitch black at 20 mph!

Consent Form – Camp Kern tango tower & mineshaft Aug 2016
YMCA Camp Kern Waiver