Past Events 2013
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2013 VA Creeper Bike Trip
TO: All Scouts, All Ranks WHAT: Biking down the Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop, VA to Damascus, VA – 17 miles!!! WHERE: Camping at The Creeper Trail Campground (Christmas Tree Farm) - Home Page: http://www.creepertrailcampground.com/ WHEN: November 15, 16, 17 COST: $60 per person -- bike rental & shuttle ($30), food [2B, 2L, 1D] ($15), camping fee ($10), gas ($5) · The Virginia Creeper Trail is possibly the easiest, prettiest mountain bike ride you will ever encounter…..it is actually the "retired" rail bed from a discontinue railroad. · We are planning the Whitetop, VA to Damascus, VA section which is 17 miles, almost all downhill. · The Outdoor Committee has made reservations for the weekend of November 15, 16,17 at the Creeper Trail Campground at Whitetop, VA · The campground is an actual operating Christmas Tree Farm and is near the beginning (top) of the Creeper Trail near Whitetop, VA · Logistics will be handled by the Troop bus / chase vehicle(s) and the outfitters shuttle(s) · We have reserved the group sites for Friday and Saturday nights · We will leave the Scout Hut between 6:00 – 6:30 on Friday and be back by mid to late afternoon on Sunday |
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Veteran's Day Breakfast 11/2/2013
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2013 Camporee - Oct 25-27, 2013
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OA Fall Fellowship - Oct 4 - Oct 6
Fall COH 9/29/2013
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Camp Barnhardt Pre-Camporee - Sept 13 - Sept 15
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Cancelled! - New River Float Trip - Aug 9 - Aug 11 - Cancelled due to weather
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2013 Scout National Jamboree
July 15th - July 24 2013 2013 Scout Jamboree Weekend Trip July 19-21, 2013 |
Brandon Hawkins, Ethan Donaher, Jonathan Goforth, Jason Lux, Nicholas Lux, Gray Fandel, Ben Fannon, Clayton Johnston, Trey Shuford, Will French, Max Loelius, Jordan Kinney, Trent Merrell
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2013 Summer Camp - Grimes
June 16 - June 22, 2013 |
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Backpacking / Hiking on the Appalachian Trail (5 miles)
TO: Troop 65 WHO: Open to 2nd Class** and above WHAT: Backpacking / Hiking on the Appalachian Trail (5 miles) WHERE: Carver’s Gap to the Overmountain Shelter (The Barn) WHEN: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19 2013 LEADERS: ASMs Thomas French & Paul Gallimore COST: $20 MEALS: Backpackers must purchase all their own food FUNDS COLLECTION: Mr. Roger Lux SCOUTMASTER MESSAGE: For those that may want to start Cooking Merit Badge (Eagle Required) who are First Class or above see me for a Blue Card. Part of this merit Badge is backpack cooking. I hope everyone available will take advantage of this backpacking trip. ** ASM assessment and approval for all 2nd Class Scouts only. | ||
Duke Energy 25th Annual Boy Scout Encampment
The Duke Energy Merit Badge Encampment is back for its 25th year on May 10 - May 11.
Friday Night
Check-in will begin at the EnergyExplorium on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Troops will set up their campsites and settle in for a comfortable night on the McGuire lawn. Every troop is asked to come prepared to perform a skit for the rest of the encampment. A cracker barrel for scoutmasters will also take place on Friday night. More details will follow after registration.
Saturday
We are offering 20 merit badge classes this year. Classes will begin around 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m., with an hour lunch break. Please ensure your troop has appropriate adult supervision. Because space is limited in every class, we cannot guarantee every registrant has been placed in his first or second choice. However, we have made every effort to place scouts in a class they chose.
The Duke Energy Merit Badge Encampment is back for its 25th year on May 10 - May 11.
Friday Night
Check-in will begin at the EnergyExplorium on Friday at 5:30 p.m. Troops will set up their campsites and settle in for a comfortable night on the McGuire lawn. Every troop is asked to come prepared to perform a skit for the rest of the encampment. A cracker barrel for scoutmasters will also take place on Friday night. More details will follow after registration.
Saturday
We are offering 20 merit badge classes this year. Classes will begin around 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m., with an hour lunch break. Please ensure your troop has appropriate adult supervision. Because space is limited in every class, we cannot guarantee every registrant has been placed in his first or second choice. However, we have made every effort to place scouts in a class they chose.
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Cancelled
Trip "fallen" to Lack of Critical Mass Beaver Days |
Troop 65 BBQ is scheduled for Saturday My 4th.
Douglas Graham and Kurt Pearson have been working very hard organizing and planning for the spring fundraiser. ALL Scouts are expected to participate with this event. We need at least one parent from each family to select a volunteer slot for this fundraiser (you may select more than one area to help). We will need many adults and Scouts to make this a successful event. Positions include:
· Prep and Cooking Crew (10-12 adults)
· Morning Kitchen Crew (6-10 adults)
· Runners (must be able to drive)
· 3 selling stations – Philadelphia Presbyterian Church/Kerr Building, Corner of 51/Lawyers Rd, Hoods Crossroads (3 adults minimum each station)
· Clean up Crew (as many as possible)
Questions can be directed to me, Pam Fandel.
Douglas Graham and Kurt Pearson have been working very hard organizing and planning for the spring fundraiser. ALL Scouts are expected to participate with this event. We need at least one parent from each family to select a volunteer slot for this fundraiser (you may select more than one area to help). We will need many adults and Scouts to make this a successful event. Positions include:
· Prep and Cooking Crew (10-12 adults)
· Morning Kitchen Crew (6-10 adults)
· Runners (must be able to drive)
· 3 selling stations – Philadelphia Presbyterian Church/Kerr Building, Corner of 51/Lawyers Rd, Hoods Crossroads (3 adults minimum each station)
· Clean up Crew (as many as possible)
Questions can be directed to me, Pam Fandel.
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Kings Mountain Camping Trip
TO: Troop 65
WHO: Open to all Scouts, all ranks
WHAT: April 2013 Camping Trip
WHEN: Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
WHERE: King’s Mountain, SC
LEADER: Scoutmaster Billy Hawkins
Money Collection: Roger Lux
COST: $28 (Includes meals, transportation, campsite fees, patch)
ACTIVITITES: Earn the “Scout Carolina” patch, Hiking
Reminder: Participation in monthly outings is essential
TO: Troop 65
WHO: Open to all Scouts, all ranks
WHAT: April 2013 Camping Trip
WHEN: Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14
WHERE: King’s Mountain, SC
LEADER: Scoutmaster Billy Hawkins
Money Collection: Roger Lux
COST: $28 (Includes meals, transportation, campsite fees, patch)
ACTIVITITES: Earn the “Scout Carolina” patch, Hiking
Reminder: Participation in monthly outings is essential
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Hanging Rock State Park - Guilford County Rev War Re-enactment
TO: Troop 65
WHAT: March 2013 Campout Announcement
WHO: ALL Scouts, ALL Ranks
WHERE: Hanging Rock State Park
WHEN: Friday, March 15th – Sunday, March 17th
COST: $35 (Transportation, Campsite Fee, Meals) per Scout
$ COLLECTION: Tara O’Brien-Pifer
RSVP:
NOTE: Food includes 2 cracker-barrels, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
NOTE: Please provide extra spending $ money for souvenirs
TRIP DETAILS: Arrive at Hanging Rock State Park for overnight stay. Travel to Greensboro to the Guilford County Courthouse to tour and watch a Revolutionary War re-enactment of the battle fought on March 15, 1781. Travel back to camp at Hanging Rock State Park for 2nd overnight stay. Free time for rank advancement activities and Leave No Trace activities will be available.
SCOUTMASTER NOTE: This will be a great outing for Scouts needing skills completed for rank advancement like purchasing food and cooking.
TO: Troop 65
WHAT: March 2013 Campout Announcement
WHO: ALL Scouts, ALL Ranks
WHERE: Hanging Rock State Park
WHEN: Friday, March 15th – Sunday, March 17th
COST: $35 (Transportation, Campsite Fee, Meals) per Scout
$ COLLECTION: Tara O’Brien-Pifer
RSVP:
NOTE: Food includes 2 cracker-barrels, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
NOTE: Please provide extra spending $ money for souvenirs
TRIP DETAILS: Arrive at Hanging Rock State Park for overnight stay. Travel to Greensboro to the Guilford County Courthouse to tour and watch a Revolutionary War re-enactment of the battle fought on March 15, 1781. Travel back to camp at Hanging Rock State Park for 2nd overnight stay. Free time for rank advancement activities and Leave No Trace activities will be available.
SCOUTMASTER NOTE: This will be a great outing for Scouts needing skills completed for rank advancement like purchasing food and cooking.
Note: Trip cancelled due to bad weather!!!
Crowder's Mountain to King's Mountain Hike Trip
TO: Troop 65
WHAT: Backpacking (Crowder’s Mountain to King’s Mountain)
WHO: 2nd Class and above
WHERE: Hike from Crowder’s Mountain to King’s Mountain
WHEN: Friday, Feb 22 - Sunday, Feb 24th
COST: $12 (Transportation, campsite fee, 2 cracker-barrels)
$ COLLECTION: Tara O’Brien-Pifer
NOTE: Backpackers responsible for purchasing their own food and to bring cash for lunch on Sunday.
NOTE: "JAMBOREE PARTICIPANTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND"
TRIP DETAILS: Arrive at kings mountain Friday night for an overnight stay. Travel to Crowder's mountain for a hike back to Kings Mountain. Saturday lunch will be on the trail. Second overnight stay at Kings Mountain. All food purchased will be backpacking type food. Patrols will be preparing for the trip at the next two Monday night meetings.
WHAT: Backpacking (Crowder’s Mountain to King’s Mountain)
WHO: 2nd Class and above
WHERE: Hike from Crowder’s Mountain to King’s Mountain
WHEN: Friday, Feb 22 - Sunday, Feb 24th
COST: $12 (Transportation, campsite fee, 2 cracker-barrels)
$ COLLECTION: Tara O’Brien-Pifer
NOTE: Backpackers responsible for purchasing their own food and to bring cash for lunch on Sunday.
NOTE: "JAMBOREE PARTICIPANTS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO ATTEND"
TRIP DETAILS: Arrive at kings mountain Friday night for an overnight stay. Travel to Crowder's mountain for a hike back to Kings Mountain. Saturday lunch will be on the trail. Second overnight stay at Kings Mountain. All food purchased will be backpacking type food. Patrols will be preparing for the trip at the next two Monday night meetings.
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2013 Troop Ski Trip - Beech Mountain
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Scouts; All Ranks
WHAT: Announcement of Ski Trip
WHEN: Day Trip (1/19/13)
WHERE: Beech Mountain Resort
LEADER: ASM Thomas French
COST: $60
· Skiing Trip – to Beech Mountain Ski Resort - Saturday, January 19th (Day Trip)
· $60 includes: lift ticket, skis, boots, helmet, group lesson, transportation, lunch/snacks/drink
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge is being offered for those interested. Classroom dates TBD.
· Partial merit badges from 2011, 2012 can also be completed (paperwork, ski evaluation)
o You know who you are…see me if you have any questions
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge will be coordinated through the Beech Mountain Ski Resort
· Itinerary: Saturday, Jan 19th – Depart for Ski Trip at (7:15am) -- Return from Ski Trip (between 8:00-9:00pm)
· Please RSVP via the Troop 65 website. http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
· Checks being collected by our Treasurer, Tara Obrien
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Scouts; All Ranks
WHAT: Announcement of Ski Trip
WHEN: Day Trip (1/19/13)
WHERE: Beech Mountain Resort
LEADER: ASM Thomas French
COST: $60
· Skiing Trip – to Beech Mountain Ski Resort - Saturday, January 19th (Day Trip)
· $60 includes: lift ticket, skis, boots, helmet, group lesson, transportation, lunch/snacks/drink
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge is being offered for those interested. Classroom dates TBD.
· Partial merit badges from 2011, 2012 can also be completed (paperwork, ski evaluation)
o You know who you are…see me if you have any questions
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge will be coordinated through the Beech Mountain Ski Resort
· Itinerary: Saturday, Jan 19th – Depart for Ski Trip at (7:15am) -- Return from Ski Trip (between 8:00-9:00pm)
· Please RSVP via the Troop 65 website. http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
· Checks being collected by our Treasurer, Tara Obrien
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Cold Weather Camping Training
TO: Troop 65 Scouts and Parent’s
WHO: All Troop 65 Scouts and Adults – Everyone is Strongly Encouraged to Attend
WHAT: Cold Weather Camping Training
WHERE: Levine Campus at CPCC
WHEN: Saturday, January 5th 8:00am – 12:30pm
LEADER: Bob Donaher
COST: No Charge
ITINERARY:
8:00am – 8:20am Meet at Scout Hut - Depart
8:20am – 8:40am Drive to CPCC
8:40am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am – 12:00 Class/Training
12:00 – 12:30pm Return to Scout Hut
12:30pm Pick Up Scout Hut
Training Description: “Cold Weather Camping Training is a training hosted by the Order of the Arrow that will teach participants about camping in colder temperatures. The subjects that are being taught include Clothing, Cooking, First Aid, Leave No Trace, Shelter, and Sleeping. These classes are being held at Levine Campus at CPCC on January 5th. Registration is free and starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants will have a chance to go through all of the classes and will be done at noon. This is a Boy Scout event, so please show up in class A uniform.
NOTE: Scouts planning to participate in the February Troop Cold Weather Camping trip are REQUIRED to attend this session. If you absolutely cannot attend and still want to make the Feb trip, please discuss with ASM Bob Donaher or ASM Paul Gallimore.
TO: Troop 65 Scouts and Parent’s
WHO: All Troop 65 Scouts and Adults – Everyone is Strongly Encouraged to Attend
WHAT: Cold Weather Camping Training
WHERE: Levine Campus at CPCC
WHEN: Saturday, January 5th 8:00am – 12:30pm
LEADER: Bob Donaher
COST: No Charge
ITINERARY:
8:00am – 8:20am Meet at Scout Hut - Depart
8:20am – 8:40am Drive to CPCC
8:40am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am – 12:00 Class/Training
12:00 – 12:30pm Return to Scout Hut
12:30pm Pick Up Scout Hut
Training Description: “Cold Weather Camping Training is a training hosted by the Order of the Arrow that will teach participants about camping in colder temperatures. The subjects that are being taught include Clothing, Cooking, First Aid, Leave No Trace, Shelter, and Sleeping. These classes are being held at Levine Campus at CPCC on January 5th. Registration is free and starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants will have a chance to go through all of the classes and will be done at noon. This is a Boy Scout event, so please show up in class A uniform.
NOTE: Scouts planning to participate in the February Troop Cold Weather Camping trip are REQUIRED to attend this session. If you absolutely cannot attend and still want to make the Feb trip, please discuss with ASM Bob Donaher or ASM Paul Gallimore.