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  Schedule of events (pdf) (html) (1/23/07)
Sept 15, 2007 There was Den Chief Training on September 15th. 
Brian and Jeramie attended.
Cost is $20 and includes the Den Chief Handbook. It's being conducted at a West Side location so sign up at the troop meetings and we can work out car pooling arrangements.  
Sept., 2007  
bulletA number of scouts have returned to Camp Manatoc to complete partial merit badges already and one has chosen the option to do a 2nd week of Summer Camp and the half-price rate.
bulletThe Troop photos will be moved from their current storage space to a new home soon.  If you're using a direct link instead of the one maintained on this page, you'll be out of date.
bulletWelcome new members Joe G., Brian W., Jake H., Roger K., Nat A., Ryan M., Angelo G., Anthony G., and Mitchell K.
Aug 16, 2007
bulletAug. 16th: Regular Meeting in the park.
bulletWe'll meet at Oak Grove at 7 in the Brecksville Metropark.
bulletWe'll award the remaining merit badges earned at Summer Camp and finish handing out the patches and Group photos.
bulletWe will not be doing "Nature" Merit Badge.
bulletScoutmaster Conferences, Board of Review, and Advancement check-off's.
bulletThis will likely be a "lite" meeting because BBHS band members will be out and Nature Merit Badge won't be offered but it will give us a chance to catch up on some advancement work.
bulletAug 23, No Meeting. Prepare for School by Finishing your Summer Reading List.
June 2007 Philmont 2007 Trek

We still have a few openings for the trip. There are at least 3 more youth openings and 1 more adult opening. The dates for the trip are June 30th-July 12th, 2007. Allow 1 day for travel. If you want to join the trip please let us know.  Philmont is an eye opening experience don't let it get away from you.

Here's the payment Schedule (These dates are for submitting to Council - turn it in to the Troop earlier than this):

bullet$50 deposit, $275 July 15, 2006, $275 Sept. 14, 2006, $275 Jan. 15, 2007, $275 Mar. 15, 2007
bulletTravel Itinerary is available: Click Here
bulletMenu and Ingredients List is available: Click Here
bulletTravel Packing Rules/List is available: Click Here
  Philmont - Official Philmont Page    Unofficial Philmont Info Page
  Tinnerman Crew Border Crossing News from the Greater Cleveland Council.
June 28, 2007 June 28th meeting:   (Regular meeting!)
bulletWe'll award the merit badges earned at Summer Camp and finish handing out the patches and Group photos.
bulletWe'll have all the "Lost and Found" items from the troop trailer.
bulletExplain and discuss options to complete "partial" merit badges - badges which were not completed at camp. 
bulletScoutmaster Conferences.
bulletResults from the Brecksville Home Days
June 2007 Congratulations to Jimmy Popadak who passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review on Thursday, June 21, 2007.  Jimmy is now an Eagle Scout!
June 14, 2007
bulletJune 14th meeting:   (Regular meeting!)
bulletWe'll finish going over the merit badges available for summer camp and the process of filling out the "Blue Cards".
bulletSign up (and pay) for: (Checks payable to "Troop 652")
bulletSummer Camp, 6/17-23, $230
bulletFamily Night (Wed) Dinner side or dessert dish, $free
bulletAdult stay, $free
bulletBrecksville Home Days Booth Duty, 6/22-24, $free
bulletParish Picnic Service, 6/24, $free
June 7, 2007
bulletJune 7th meeting:   (Not PLC - Regular meeting!)
bulletWe'll finish going over the merit badges available for summer camp and the process of filling out the "Blue Cards".
bulletWe'll have the Electricity Merit Badge Counselors in to finish any "make up" work for those who missed parts in previous meetings.
bulletSign up (and pay) for: (Checks payable to "Troop 652")
bulletSummer Camp, 6/17-23, $220
bulletFamily Night (Wed) Dinner side or dessert dish, $free
bulletAdult stay, $free
bulletBrecksville Home Days Booth Duty, 6/22-24, $free
bulletParish Picnic Service, 6/24, $free
May 31, 2007 May 31st meeting:   
bulletService project - change the missals in the church.
bulletWe'll go over the merit badges available for summer camp and the process of filling out some "Blue Cards" with the 1st year campers.
May 24, 2007 May 24th meeting:   
Notice!  We're meeting at Oak Grove in the Brecksville Metropark this week.  The park map is at: www.clemetparks.com/visit/index.asp?action=rdetails&reservations_id=1006
bulletIf we get 5 scouts or more to sign up to march in the Memorial Day Parade, we'll join the other scout units on Memorial Day.
bulletWe'll go over the merit badges available for summer camp and the process of filling out some "Blue Cards" with the 1st year campers.
bulletThe other patrols will use their pocket knives to put points on the sticks that we'll use to prop up the dining fly tarp at Summer Camp.
May 26, 2007 May 26, Saturday, Chris Bowman's Eagle Court of Honor from 11 am-1pm.  Please plan to attend.
May 19, 2007 Congratulations to Nick Ruhrkraut who passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review on Saturday, May 19, 2007.  Nick is now an Eagle Scout!
May 17, 2007 May 17th meeting: 
bulletLast meeting to turn in the "Early Bird" Summer Camp fees ($200).  Checks payable to "Troop 652".  I'll be turning the fees into the Akron Office on Monday so you have the weekend to get your check to me. 
bulletElectricity Merit Badge from 7:15 until 8:45.  

Those working on the Electricity Merit Badge must attend this session. This session will complete the badge.

If you've missed other sessions, they can be made up. This session can not be made up because of the extensive equipment and materials required. If you haven't started the badge yet, attend this session and make up the others later. You'll be running wires and installing electrical boxes in sections of typical wood/drywall "walls" that the counselors will have made up.

bulletThose who already have completed the Electricity Merit Badge will be sharpening the troop axes and putting points on the "staffs" that we'll use to raise the Dining Fly at Summer Camp.
bulletSign up (and pay) for: 
bulletSummer Camp, 6/17-23, $200
bulletFamily Night (Wed) Dinner dish, $free
bulletAdult stay, $free
bulletRafting Trip, 5/19-20, $28-$95
bulletBrecksville Home Days Booth Duty, 6/22-24, $free
bulletParish Picnic Service, 6/24, $free
bulletChris Bowman's Eagle Court of Honor
May 12, 2007 PHILMONT CREW- We are going to Oil creek State Park in PA this coming weekend for a pre-trek backpacking trip. You will be learning how to work together as a crew and learning some important backpacking techniques. 

Everyone must attend this campout. We will meet on Thursday evening at 8 pm, between the troop and crew meeting, to divide up crew gear, create a menu and collect the camping fee. Everyone needs to be there to get their gear.  Permission slips will be passed out at the meeting.

When: May 12-13th, 2007 Departure : 8 am Saturday Arrive home: ~4 pm Sunday Cost $15 per person

May 10, 2007
bulletMay 10th meeting: 
bulletTroop gear-check.  The trailer will be inventoried and the gear in the patrol boxes will be checked.  
bulletSummer Camp information for parents and scouts at 8:30
bulletPhilmont pre-trek Oil City Trip meeting at 8:00
bulletSign up (and pay) for: 
bulletOil City, PA camping trip this weekend, 5/12-13, $15
bulletSummer Camp, 6/17-23, $200
bulletFamily Night (Wed) Dinner dish, $free
bulletAdult stay, $free
bulletRafting Trip, 5/19-20, $28-$95
bulletBrecksville Home Days Booth Duty, 6/22-24, $free
bulletParish Picnic Service, 6/24, $free
 
May 4-6, 2007 May 4-6, Scouting 360 Greater Cleveland-wide camp event at the Berea Fairgrounds.  This is a big event and should be very exciting.  Council is arranging lots of activities and we'll be covered by both local and national news.  

Click Here for (troop) Information Sheet.  
Click Here for (troop) Permission Slip.  
Click Here for Photo Release Form. 

What: Scouting 360 Greater Cleveland Council Encampment 
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds 
When: May 4th-6th 
Depart: Friday May 4th at 6:00 from St. Basil 
Return: Sunday May 6th at Approximately 10:00 at Church 
Costs: 
bulletScout - $30.00, $15 for event fee, $15 for food 
bulletAdult - $20.00, $10 for event fee, $10 for food. 

Important: · 
bulletScouts Must Wear Class A Uniform for Weekend
bulletTroop Permission Slip for Camping · 
bulletEvent Permission to Photograph and Record Slip 
bulletSIGNED! · BSA Class 1 Medical Form signed since May 6, 2006 (We'll let you know) 

What to Bring: 

Tent (buddy up) Mess Kit  
Sleeping Bag Rain Gear Spending Money for Scout Shop
Sleeping Mat Change of Clothes Pocket Knife (optional)

This Encampment will be a "once in a lifetime" experience for many. This is Greater Cleveland Council's premier program event which is so big, so exciting and so involved it is held only occasionally and it takes the entire Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds to hold it! This is a chance for you to join Scouts from other areas of the county and participate in all the fun that youth like to do in the great outdoors. 

Visitors are welcome and encouraged to come. Visitors, parents, etc. will be charged $5 to enter the grounds and will NOT participate in activities. 

Complete details, maps, and forms for the event are available from the Council web site www.gccbsa.org/Pages/Scouting_360.html

May 3, 2007 No meeting this week, May 3.  Patrol Leader Council meeting cancelled because of high school band concerts.
Apr, 2007
bulletRegular meetings resume 4/19 followed by the camping trip to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base the weekend of 4/20.  We'll be working on the Electricity Merit Badge so expect the meeting to run until 8:45 or so (up to the counselors).
bulletThe Wright-Patterson AFB Trip costs have increased and all who are going are asked to bring an additional $25 in cash or check payable to Troop 652 to this Thursday's meeting. This will be used to cover the cost of gas for the drivers and the additional fees for the event.

If you can't make it to this week's meeting, please arrange to have the $25 delivered to the meeting.

bulletNo Meetings 4/5/2007 or 4/12/2007.  Regular meetings resume 4/19 followed by the camping trip to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base the weekend of 4/20.
bullet Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, April 15th at 4 pm in the Parish Center.  Please plan to attend.  Congratulations to Colin Bellmore who made Eagle Scout rank on January 29, 2007.   
bulletCheck out the latest (Mar/Apr 2007)  "Trail Marker" Council newsletter for photos from the Klondike.  We have a bunch of copies that you can give to friends and neighbors - pick up a copy or two at the Mar 15th meeting.  The photos in the Trail Marker are also available from the Troop 652 photos collection.  Troop 652 is mentioned on Page 8, Venture Crew photo on Page 21, and the Klondike photos are on P 25.
bulletWebelos Season!  Expect Webelos from local Packs 378, 59, 652, and 649 at our meetings and outings.  Treat them well - these will be the scouts who vote for Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leader next year!  To earn their Arrow of Light, they must visit a Troop meeting and an outdoor activity.
Apr, 2007

April

bulletApr. 5, No Meeting (Holy Thursday)  
bulletApr. 12, No Meeting (BBHS Spring Break)
bulletApr. 15, Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 4 pm in the Parish Center
bulletApr. 19, Regular Meeting. Knots & Basic Skills, Prepare for Air Force Base Trip, Electricity Merit Badge.
bulletApr. 20-21, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base & campout
Details are available - Click Here.  The Wright-Patterson AFB Trip costs have increased and all who are going are asked to bring an additional $25 in cash or check payable to Troop 652 to this Thursday's meeting. This will be used to cover the cost of gas for the drivers and the additional fees for the event.

If you can't make it to this week's meeting, please arrange to have the $25 delivered to the meeting.

bulletApr. 22, (Sunday) Scout Mass celebrating the Feast of St. George - Patron Saint of Scouting.   Several Cub Scouts will be receiving their Parvuli Dei Roman Catholic religious awards at the mass.
bulletApr. 26, Regular Meeting.  Knots & Basic Skills
bulletApr. 28, (Saturday) Philmont pre-trek training in Brecksville Park
bulletApr. 29, (Sunday) Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at St. Basil's Parish Center.  We work from 7 am to 2 pm and serve hotcakes, sausage, fruit cup and beverages after the Sunday morning and noon masses. 
Apr 21, 2006 Apr 21-23, Survival Skills Training Campout

Cost $20 per scout.  We'll leave from St. Basil's on Friday evening at 6:30 and return by 9 am on Sunday in time for the Scout Mass described separately.   The Fall session is described in the Oct 22, 2005 entry below

Bring your uniform shirt to wear for travel, dinners,  and mass.

Map to Location.        Trainer Website

We're looking at having Mr. Laskowski teach the following topics:

bulletWhat to do when you get lost
bulletSurvival Kits (make one before camp - he'll review it).
bulletSignage
bulletBlind Drum stalk (sneak up on the instructor as he beats his drum - if he hears you and points to you, you're out)
bulletTraps and Triggers

These are very interesting and well-run sessions.  We've had Mr. Laskowski contribute to our program for a number of years. 

A refund has been credited to each scout's camping account returning the unused funds from the $20 campout fee from the Survival Skills campout. 

Mar, 2007

March

bulletMar. 1, PLC Leader meeting, not regular meeting.  
bulletMar. 8, Cancelled!  (District Roundtable)
bulletMar. 15, Regular Meeting.  
bulletSkills: Bowline knot, Rope Throw
bulletGame: Ice Rescue
bulletPost Meeting: Cooking Merit Badge
bulletSpecial: Guest Speaker for Cooking Merit Badge Requirement
bulletMar. 22, Regular Meeting. Cooking MB, Electricity MB,
bulletSkills: Clove Hitch, 2 half hitches
bulletGame: Capture the Flag
bulletPost Meeting: Cooking Merit Badge
bulletSpecial: What to bring for Father-Son campout.
bulletMar. 23-25, Father-Son campout at Camp Firelands (Oberlin)
Firelands Scout Reservation 440-965--7025
13782 Gore-Orphanage Road  Wakeman, OH 44889

Cabin "Jubilee A" but scouts can tent camp.

Cost: $20 per person, Must be paid by March 8th meeting
Permission slips are not needed if a parent attends with scout.
Transportation and carpooling are arranged individually.
We plan to arrive at 7:00 PM

Saturday we will visit the "Inland Seas Maritime Museum" in Vermillion.  Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students under age 16.  Everyone will purchase his own lunch on the trip.

Mess kits will not be needed for the outing.  Troop will supply paper products and plasticware.
bulletMar. 25, St. Basil Ministry Fair - Troop 652 booth.
Come visit and see the displays, sign up with Chaplain Aide Eric O. to help staff the booth.
bulletMar. 29, Regular Meeting. Electricity MB,
bulletSkills: Timber Hitch & Lashings
bulletGame: Drag the Log Timber Hitch Relay Race
bulletPost Meeting: Electricity MB
Mar 8, 2007 Mar. 8, Meeting is cancelled by request of the pastor because of the parish mission on the same night. 
Feb 2007

February

bulletFeb. 1, Court of Honor in place of PLC.
bulletFeb. 3, 2007 Cuyahoga Valley District Merit Badge Midway.  Finish some, start some, find out about some.  See the list of badges and prerequisites Click Here.
bulletFeb. 4, 3:30pm Pack 378 Blue & Gold Banquet with Opening Flag and Bridge Crossing Ceremonies (We can be back in time for Superbowl kickoff at 6:25)
bulletFeb. 8, Regular meeting.  Plan for Camp Avery Hand.
bulletFeb. 15, Regular Meeting.  Elections for PL, SPL, and Order of the Arrow. Camping Merit Badge work at 8:15.  BBHS Freshman basketball game conflict.
bulletFeb. 16-18, Cabin & Tent camp at Camp Avery Hand (south of Mansfield)
bulletFeb. 17, (Sunday) 6pm-8, Pack 297 Blue & Gold Banquet with Bridge Crossing Ceremony.   Welcome Brian W.!
bulletFeb. 17, 2007 Baden Powell Institute - Adult Leader Training. Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls.
bulletFeb. 22, Regular Meeting.  Snow Forts!
bulletFeb. 25, (Sunday) Noon - Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner.
bulletFeb. 25, (Sunday) 1pm-4, Pack 59 Blue & Gold Banquet with Bridge Crossing Ceremony. 
Feb, 2007
bulletFeb. 22, Regular meeting.  Once again we've caused the snow to melt by scheduling our snow fort building activity!  We've got to patent this.  If there's any snow left, it's sure to be good packing.

Remember to sign up for the trip & campout at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in April.  The deadline for us to give our count and pay is coming quick.
bulletFeb. 15, Regular Meeting.  Elections for SPL and Order of the Arrow. Camping Merit Badge work at 8:15.  Patrol reformation and elections possible but may come later.

OA Eligibility requirement summary: 1st Class Rank, 15 nights camping in the 2 years prior to the election.

We need commitments to reserve our spaces for the April camp at Dayton Air Force Base.  Check your schedules!  Apr. 20-21, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base & campout
Details are available - Click Here.
bulletFeb. 16-18, Cabin & Tent camp at Camp Avery Hand (south of Mansfield)
bulletFeb. 17, (Sunday) 6pm-8, Pack 297 Blue & Gold Banquet with Bridge Crossing Ceremony.   Welcome Brian W.!
bulletFeb. 17, 2007 Baden Powell Institute - Adult Leader Training. Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls.
Feb 2007
bulletFeb. 25, (Sunday) 1pm-4, Pack 59 Blue & Gold Banquet with Bridge Crossing Ceremony.   Please welcome Jacob H. and Roger K. who crossed into the troop.  Cormac O. plans to join us at a later date.  Photos available.
bulletOn Feb. 17,  We did our bridge crossing ceremony for Brian W. at the  Pack 297 Blue & Gold banquet.  Photos available.
bulletOn Feb. 3,  We did our bridge crossing ceremony for 3 Webelos at the  Pack 378 Blue & Gold banquet.  

Please welcome Nat, Bobby and Jason when they visit the troop meetings over the next few weeks.  They'll be completing their Arrow of Light Requirements before joining the Boy Scouts.  

Performing the ceremony were Ryan B. (MC), Colin B., Eric O., Brett A., and Chris H.   
Feb 15, 2007 Troop Election Results:
bulletSPL: Zach Sefcovic
bulletPL: Ben Genco
bulletPL: Dan Sasala
bulletOA: Ryan B., Ben G., Matt G., Daniel Sa., Zach S.

At the Mar 1 PLC

bulletMatt Genco was appointed ASPL
bulletRyan Bellmore was appointed Troop Guide
Feb 16-18, 2007 Feb. 16-18, Cabin & Tent camp at Camp Avery Hand (south of Mansfield)
Camp Avery Hand 419-884-1079
37 Orweiler Rd  Mansfield, OH 44903

Attending were: Brett A., Ryan B., Chris H., Brian M., Dan Sa., Zach S., Brandon T., Jon W. (1 night)
Feb 4, 2007 Feb 4, 2007 (Sunday) the Dorm building at Camp Butler at Manatoc burned completely in a fire.  Click here for Story and photo.  This shouldn't affect Summer Camp because it's on the Cub Scout side of the Manatoc Reservation.
Jan, 2007 Congratulations to all who attended the Jan 27, CPR Training at the Brecksville Rec Center.  It's not easy stuff, is it?

For those who needed the CPR requirements for Swimming and/or First Aid Merit Badge,  the "practical" test where you demonstrated your technique is more important than the written test results needed for American Red Cross certification.

Many thanks to Dee and Shawna for taking the time and putting forth the effort for our benefit.

Jan 27, 2007 Jan 27, CPR Training at the Brecksville Rec Center at 8:30 am - 12:30 (maybe a little later than 12:30 because we're really full).  

The cost is $15 for what is normally a $45 course for American Red Cross Adult CPR certification. The dummies and instructors are donated but the booklets, quick-reference reminder cards, and certificates add up to $15. Bring cash or check made out to "Troop 652".

We've got more than 20 people signed up so it will be pretty busy.  All of the First Aid MB scouts are in, some Webelos, and some others.

Jan 25, 2007 The January 25th meeting will  be outdoors at Oak Grove Picnic Area in the Brecksville Reservation.  We'll play with the Klondike Sled and ropes and practice the Webelos Bridging Ceremony.  Based on past experience, all we have to do is schedule the "Snow Fort" event so that we can enjoy 60 degree weather.  Nah! 
Feb. 1, 2007 Feb. 1 Meeting is the Court of Honor.  

Parents, family, friends and neighbors are welcome to see our scouts be recognized for their accomplishments.

Get your uniforms tidy!

Friends of Scouting presentation is expected.
   
  Troop 652 has a Uniform Exchange program for our members.  We keep uniform shirts that have been outgrown, green pants, and hiking boots in our closet.  We're low now because we had some mildew in the closet in '06 but we recognize that the younger scouts grow through sizes very quickly and uniform shirts and boots can be a big expense. 

For a wider net, Troop 526 in North Royalton is starting a "Uniform Exchange" program for all scout units in the area.  They accept gently worn scout items and distribute items received "as is" to local Scouts at no cost.  Visit the Troop web site at www.troop526.org and select "Uniform Exchange" to learn more about this program. The available items list is updated as donations are made, so check back often!

Feb 16-18, 2007 Feb. 16-18, Cabin & Tent camp at Camp Avery Hand (south of Mansfield)
Camp Avery Hand 419-884-1079
37 Orweiler Rd  Mansfield, OH 44903

Depart 6pm Friday from St. Basil's parking lot.  Travel in uniform!
Return Sunday at 10 am - to same place.

Cost: $20 per scout.  Must be paid and permission slip turned in by February 8th meeting.
We have "Tecumseh" cabin but scouts will be tent camping, weather permitting.

Bring: Winter sleeping bag, tent, Sleeping pad, Warm coat, hat, gloves, waterproof boots, 2 changes of clothes, water bottle, mess kit and utensils.

Directions: I-271 South to I-71 South to Rt 30 West (past the Trimble Rd Exit) and merge right onto Rt 309 to Galion.  Go past the Richland Mall on Rt 309 for 2.5 miles, then left onto Rock Rd.  Rock Rd. will "T" into Lexington-Ontario Rd.  Go Left on Lexington-Ontario Rd for about 500 ft.  Turn Right onto Millsboro Rd.  Go through the double "S" curve and turn Left onto Marion Avenue Rd.  Follow Marion Avenue Rd uphill until the hill crests, and as you start downhill, turn Right onto Orweiler Rd.  Camp Avery Hand is a short distance on the Right.

CAMP AVERY HAND DETOUR DIRECTIONS The Richland County Engineers have closed a portion of Millsboro Rd. for 90 days. When traveling on Rock Rd., instead of turning south onto Millsboro, stay on Lexington-Ontario Rd. for 1.8 miles and then turn west (right) onto Noblet Rd. Continue on Noblet Rd. until it ends, then turn south (left) onto Millsboro and continue on your way to Camp Avery Hand.

Attending were: Brett A., Ryan B., Chris H., Brian M., Dan Sa., Zach S., Brandon T., Jon W. (1 night)

Feb 12, 2007 East of Chicago Pizza in Brecksville has offered to donate 20% of their sales after 4pm on Monday, February 12, 2007 to the Troop/Crew 652 Philmont trek.  No coupons or codes needed - we benefit from all sales.  There's an official "ad", though.  Click Here  Call in your order at 546-5466.  Pickup or delivery.
Jan, 2007

January

bulletJan. 4, PLC Leader meeting, not regular meeting.  
bulletJan. 9, (Tuesday)  Use your coupon at Max & Erma's on Tiedeman to help raise money for the Philmont trip.  Print the coupon (Click Here) and pass it out to friends and family.  Or save it and email it to them.
bulletJan. 11, Regular Meeting.  Philmont Parent meeting after the Boy Scout meeting around 8:15 pm. We will be discussing payments, equipment, training campouts and anything else you would like to know.
bulletJan. 15, (Monday evening) Pack 59 Meeting for Show & Tell (Recruiting)
bulletJan. 18, Regular Meeting
bulletJan. 20, Cuy Valley District Klondike Derby
bulletJan. 25, Regular Meeting. Oak Grove.  Play in the snow and practice Webelos bridging ceremony.
Jan 20, 2007

See the Troop Photo Gallery.

Congratulations to the Scouts who ran the sled to 2nd place in the Klondike Race on Jan. 20.  We aced some events and didn't score all that well on a few of the events but we had some fun.  Patches will be awarded when they arrive.  Some photos have been added to our album.  Click the "Photos" button in the left margin.

Attending were: Brett A., Chris H., Ben G., Brian M., Daniel Sa., Zach S.,  Brandon T., Jon W.

Jan 11, 2007 Jan 11 meeting, We'll be preparing for the Jan. 20 Klondike Derby (Like a Camporee).  Cost will be $10 which covers the $7.50 entry fee and $2.50 for food.  Payable by cash, check to "Troop 652", or on your scout account.  Sign up early and often! 
  Philmont Fund Raisers - The cost is preventing a few scouts who want to go so we're trying to provide as many opportunities as we can for the scouts to join the trek.  The Pancake Breakfast on 12/31, the Max & Erma's 20% of the check deal on Jan.  9th, and others as we can come up with them.  Car washes in the spring of course.

For now, we need some help passing out letters to local restaurants and shops asking for their help.  The letter simply asks for a fundraising opportunity like the one that Max & Erma's has.  All Philmont crew members should print off two copies of the letter (in color if possible) and give them to the managers of your favorite restaurants.  (Click Here for the letter)  Explain to them what we are doing and why we need their help.  We already have some restaurants spoken for so please don't take anymore to Pickleworks, Simons, the Boneyard, Ruby Tuesday's, Chipotle, or Mavis Winkles.  Please let me know which stores you have taken your letters to so we may keep track of our success. This is also a reminder to those who already have the letters to please get them to the stores ASAP.
Jan 15, 2007 Jan 15, 07 (MLK Day) We've been invited to attend Pack 59's January meeting with another Troop from Brecksville to let the scouts and families get to know who we are and what we're all about so that they can decide which troop they'll join after their Blue & Gold on Feb. 25th.
Jan 9, 2007 Jan 9 (Tues) A novel Fundraiser for the Philmont Crew is afoot!  Come enjoy a fine lunch or dinner with us.

Max & Erma's on Tiedeman at 480 will donate 20% of the dinner bills to help lower the cost of the trip.  But there's a special "coupon" diners will need to make their meals count for the fundraiser.

Print the coupon (Click Here) and pass it out to friends and family.  Or save it and email it to them.
Jan, 2007 There's a new link on the "Links" page for the Blue Ridge Mountains Council site describing their High Adventure camps.  The High Knoll adventure was recommended for a Philmont-like weeklong hiking adventure with a little bit of summer camp-like skill building.  The water camps look good too.

 

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