BSA Troop 31 of Heyworth

Popcorn and Poinsettia Sales!!

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Hi Everyone!!

It is that time of year again! We will be selling popcorn again at Wal-mart on Market Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We need each scout to work a 4 hour shift. We need 6 scouts in the morning and 6 scouts in the afternoon. I will have a signup sheet for everyone.

I will be handing out the door to door order forms also next week. You can begin selling on September 19^th. You can either collect the money up front or when you deliver it.

All orders are due back to me by October 19^th.

Every Scout that sells $500.00 in product will be invited to

a movie and pizza party!

If the pack raises $7,000 the leaders will get a pie in the face

The top seller will get to be the one throwing the pie!!

***New this year****

The scouts will get 30% of the profit from popcorn sales into an account for them. I will be going into more detail at the next meeting about this. This will help them with the cost of trips for the year.

Also new this year, we are going to be selling Poinsettia’s at the same time we sell popcorn. Each scout will receive 100% of the profit into their account.

If you have any questions please let me know!

Thank you!!

Becky Longstreth

Visit Events page for latest info on activities!!

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:27:00 GMT

Please take time to visit the Events page. All the latest and greatest information we have is listed there.

If you do not find what you are looking for, please call Jen (Secretary) at 473-2608.

Thank you!

Canyon Camp updated info!

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:52:00 GMT

Permission slip is available here for Canyon Camp....

Please refer to the handbook pp 224 & 225 for a packing list, and include this information in guiding your packing:

Canyon Camp

- Meet at 9am at the VFW to get packed

- Have your permission slip (attached) signed

- Leave cell phones at home

- Pack according to the lists in the handbook starting at p 224

- Wear Class A uniform to travel in – pictures taken when we arrive!

- Bring your Totin Chip card if you earned it! J

- Bring money for pictures ($5 for 8x10, $3 for 5x7) and Tradin Post.

Add these items to your list of things to pack, please:

- Extra flashlight batteries

- Quart size zip top bags for items that should stay dry

- Mess kit if possible

- Rain gear – two piece suit might offer more coverage

- Mosquito netting is optional but may be a good idea

- 2 swim towels – (there will be a lot of swimming/water activities)

- Unscented soaps/shampoos wherever possible (helps w/ bugs)

- Insect repellent for mosquitoes and ticks

- Afterbite lotion/ointment for when they do get bit

- Don’t forget sunscreen J

- 2 pair tennis shoes (a good pair for hiking/walking, an old pair for water)

Please note:

- NO electronics…no cell phones, game systems, iPods, etc

- NO food, gum, candy, etc…we don’t want critters or bugs if we can avoid them. Camp life includes 3 meals and snacks each day.

- No ground cloth or pad is needed…we will be in platform tents on cots with mattresses. Sleeping bags and an extra flat sheet should be sufficient.

- No matches or firestarters, please. Leaders will take care of that.

BSA Summer Camp

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Summer Camp Information

Our troop participates in a weeklong summer camp at Canyon Camp in the Blackhawk Area Council. Younger Scouts can be involved in the Canyon Ranger program on their first trip to camp, and another program is specifically geared for Scouts seeking their First Class rank! Older scouts also have higher adventure opportunities, Order of the Arrow and lots of merit badge activities, as well!

All scouts and leaders need a physical form that came with your camp packets or is available here:

2008 BSA Medical Form

Camp leaders' guide is available to read here:

Canyon Camp Leaders' Guide

Let us know if we can help you in any way!

Troop 31 Committee and Leadership.

Court of Honor, Mon June 8th 6:30 pm

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:25:00 GMT

The Troop 31 Court of Honor will be held tonight at the United Church at 6:30 pm!

Come celebrate the scouting achievements made over the past few weeks!

Information on Summer Camp and the Campout to Pere Marquette will be given, including paperwork!

Hope to see you there!

Newspaper Article - Court of Honor 5-11-09

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:16:00 GMT

Troop 31 holds Court of Honor

(Article in Heyworth Star)

On May 11, 2009, Boy Scout Troop 31 in Heyworth held a Court of Honor, recognizing the achievements of several scouts over the past few months. These honors included advancement of rank, merit badge completion, Totin Chip training for sharp tool safety and various other accomplishments attained recently.

For Spring Cookoree participation,

- Leon Peters, Tyler Quinton, Alex Scott, Rhett Jamison, Colton Longstreth, Austin Ingels, Andrew Sundberg, Kendall Bearden, and Caleb Shannon

For Lincoln Trail Hike, a patch for attempting the 20 mile hike:

- Tyler Quinton and Alex Scott

Merit Badges and Training awards:

- Tyler Quinton – Totin Chip training, Soil & Water Conservation merit badge, Crime Prevention merit badge

- Leon Peters - Shotgun Shooting, Crime Prevention and Soil & Water Conservation merit badges

Rank Advancements awarded:

- Rhett Jamison earned Scout rank.

- Alex Scott earned Tenderfoot rank.

- Tyler Quinton earned First Class.

- Leon Peters earned his Life Rank.

Life Rank is the second highest rank in Boy Scouting. Peters has had to complete service projects, additional merit badges and hold a leadership position in the troop for at least 6 months in order to attain this rank. In addition to his patch, certificate and mother’s pin, he received an Eagle Scout packet and the respect of all his fellow Scouts for the work he has done to earn this high award.

Congratulations to all the Scouts in Troop 31!

Totin Chip training

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:43:00 GMT

Totin Chip Training will be completed, Monday, May 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 at Jim Zoerb's. Meet at the church, as usual, at 6:30pm. Pick up will be later - at 8:30 pm.

Cookoree coming up!

jenscott90@hotmail.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:11:00 GMT

Cookoree around the Corner!

It won't be long before the boys are packing up their gear and heading off to compete with the other troops and patrols in the area! Cooking on a campout is a given, but cooking with style is one of the aims here...along with ingenuity, a sense of coordination, knowledge and innovation! Our scouts have all of that and more!

Go Troop 31!!!

Meet at 7 am at the VFW hall on Saturday, May 2nd to present yourself in uniform with your gear! You'll return back home before lunch on Sunday with stories to regale your family and friends with!

Don't forget weather-appropriate clothing, your own metal silverware, Scout Handbook, a sleeping bag, a positive outlook and the permission slip! Need more gear? How about a personal tent, canteen and camera? This is 2009's kickoff campout! Contact Eugene for more info or with questions: 473-3346