August 23, 2015

Post date: Aug 23, 2015 8:51:45 PM

Hello Troop 737,

Monday night we will be meeting at Marshdale Park, which is next to Marshdale Elementary. The plan is to play games on the fields so wear Class B uniforms (exception see below) and bring footballs, soccer balls, Frisbees, etc. Bring your own water. Parents you might want to bring chairs if you are staying.

We will be doing Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review. As always you will need to be in full uniform for a Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review so plan accordingly. The Court of Honor is at the end of September and there are a lot scouts who have completed their requirements over the summer. Please don’t put this off until the last minute. I will be limiting the number of Scoutmaster Conferences that can be done in one meeting so don’t miss out. There are already 4 scouts on the schedule. The best way to schedule Scoutmaster Conference is to send me an email. NOTE: I will not be at tomorrow night’s meeting but Mr. O’Connor will be taking my place, including doing all the Scoutmaster Conferences. If you email me I will forward your name on to Mr. O’Connor.

Parents, please come to the Parent Potluck Dinner on August 30^th from 5 – 7pm at Evergreen Lutheran Church. Learn about the upcoming Troop events and how you can help out. Also get to know some of the other adults in the Troop. REMINDER: We ask that every family has at least one adult who does something for the Troop. It takes a community to run a quality scout Troop. Yes, scouts do like to go camping and learn outdoor skills but there are plenty of jobs that do not involve camping.

How to get into the Troop Members only section of the website?

· Click on the Troop members only tab at the bottom of the menu on the left. You will be asked to sign in or switch accounts.

· The email is mountaintrooper@themountaintroop.org and the password is camping737.

This will give you access to the Troop roster, which includes contact information for scouts and adults, and Troop pictures from past events among other things.

Upcoming signup deadlines

September 14^th for the Camporee on September 18 - 20

Scoutmaster Minute Review

Leadership Quote for PLC:

Knowing what’s right doesn’t mean much unless you do what’s right. Theodore Roosevelt

Here is a list of upcoming events:

You can always check out the full schedule on the Troop website at: https://sites.google.com/a/themountaintroop.org/troop-737-home/troop-calendar

August 24 Troop Meeting 6:30 – 8pm Service patrol is the Falcons. Please show up 15 minutes early to help set up. Meet at Marshdale Park for fun and games.

August 30 Parents Potluck Dinner 5:00 pm ELC Michael Johnson will be bringing his famous pulled pork sandwiches so bring a side dish or desert that will serve 8 to 12 people. Come learn about the upcoming Troop events and how you can help out. Also get to know some of the other adults in the Troop. REMINDER: We ask that every family has at least one adult who does something for the Troop. It takes a community to run a quality scout Troop. Yes, scouts do like to go camping and learn outdoor skills but there are plenty of jobs that do not involve camping.

August 31 Troop Meeting 6:30 – 8pm ELC Service patrol is the Falcons. Please show up 15 minutes early to help set up. We will be learning orienteering skills and doing an orienteering course. Bring your compass.

September 7 Labor Day – NO MEETING

September 14 Troop Meeting 6:30 – 8pm ELC Service patrol is the Barracudas. Please show up 15 minutes early to help set up. Advancement night and campout prep forCamporee. We will be offering 3 merit badges: Citizenship in the Community, Communications and Salesmanship. Please check out the merit badges before the meeting and print out the workbook pages. The Troop will also be offering Physical Fitness but they will need to meet outside of the normal Troop meeting.

September 18 - 20Denver Area Council Camporee 6pm Friday ELC return 1pm Sunday. Come to Peaceful Valley scout camp to celebrate its 50 year anniversary.

September 21 Troop Meeting 6:30 – 8pm ELC Service patrol is the Barracudas. Please show up 15 minutes early to help set up. Fire starting skills and contest.

September 28 Troop Meeting 6:30 – 8pm ELC Service patrol is the Barracudas. Please show up 15 minutes early to help set up. Court of Honor – Lake Beach Theme. All scouts who have achieved a new rank or merit badges since our last Court of Honor will be recognized. All parents are encouraged to come, especially Mothers.

October 5 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting 6:30 – 8pm ELC If you are a Patrol Leader or in a troop leadership position please come and help plan the upcoming Troop activities. If you are a Patrol Leader and you cannot make it to this meeting you need to talk to your assistant Patrol Leader or someone in your Patrol so that all Patrols are represented at the PLC.

October 10 Scout Day at the Air Force Football game vs. Wyoming. Details TBD

October 16 -18 Family Camping trip to the Sand Dunes

Service Hours Opportunities::Always wear Class B uniform or if appropriate Class A