Past Events 2014
Cemetery Cleanup 2014
When: 12/13/2014; 8am
Where: Scout Hut
What: Bring Rakes, gloves, water bottles
Expect to be done by 1pm
Other family members welcome and appreciated to help!!!!
When: 12/13/2014; 8am
Where: Scout Hut
What: Bring Rakes, gloves, water bottles
Expect to be done by 1pm
Other family members welcome and appreciated to help!!!!
Veterans Breakfast - 2014
TO: Troop 65/144
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHAT: Helping to serve breakfast for Veterans
WHERE: Philadelphia Presbyterian Church (Kerr Building) 11501 Bain School Road
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, (7:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
NOTE: Full Class A uniform – Neckerchief/Slide
NOTE: After serving all veterans you will have an opportunity to eat breakfast
TO: Troop 65/144
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHAT: Helping to serve breakfast for Veterans
WHERE: Philadelphia Presbyterian Church (Kerr Building) 11501 Bain School Road
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, (7:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
NOTE: Full Class A uniform – Neckerchief/Slide
NOTE: After serving all veterans you will have an opportunity to eat breakfast
VA Creeper Trip changed due to bad weather in Mts.
Moved to Belk Scout Camp
Vets Day Bfast Service Sat Morning
Monroe Airshow Sat After Noon
VA Creeper Bicycle Trail - Changed!!!!
Announcement: November 7 – 9, 2014
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHAT: Biking downhill the Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop, VA to Damascus, VA --- just 17 mile!!!
WHAT: Car Camping, Biking, Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
WHERE: Camping at the Creeper Trail Campground (Christmas tree Farm)
WHEN: Friday, November 7, (6:00pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, November 9 (Returning 4-5pm)
COSTS: $40 for Transportation, Camping Fee and Food
WHAT: Get your bike ready!!! You will be using your bike on this trip!
RSVP: http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
Moved to Belk Scout Camp
Vets Day Bfast Service Sat Morning
Monroe Airshow Sat After Noon
VA Creeper Bicycle Trail - Changed!!!!
Announcement: November 7 – 9, 2014
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHAT: Biking downhill the Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop, VA to Damascus, VA --- just 17 mile!!!
WHAT: Car Camping, Biking, Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
WHERE: Camping at the Creeper Trail Campground (Christmas tree Farm)
WHEN: Friday, November 7, (6:00pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, November 9 (Returning 4-5pm)
COSTS: $40 for Transportation, Camping Fee and Food
WHAT: Get your bike ready!!! You will be using your bike on this trip!
RSVP: http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
Troop 65 - Camporee
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHERE: Belk Scout Camp
WHAT: 2014 Etowah Camporee
ACTIVITIES: Scout skills competition
WHEN: Friday, October 17, (5:30pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, October 19 (Returning 1pm)
COSTS: $20.00 to the Troop (Food - $10; Camporee Fee - $10)
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHERE: Belk Scout Camp
WHAT: 2014 Etowah Camporee
ACTIVITIES: Scout skills competition
WHEN: Friday, October 17, (5:30pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, October 19 (Returning 1pm)
COSTS: $20.00 to the Troop (Food - $10; Camporee Fee - $10)
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
Mt. Mitchell Camping Trip RSVP
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHAT: Camping at the foot of Mt. Mitchell, NC at the Briar Bottom Group Campground
WHAT: Car Camping, Hiking, Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
WHERE: Briar Bottom Campground near Mt. Mitchell, NC - http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/activities.php
WHEN: Friday, September 12, (6:00pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, September 14 (Returning 4-5pm)
COSTS: $30 for Transportation, Camping Fee and Food
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHAT: Camping at the foot of Mt. Mitchell, NC at the Briar Bottom Group Campground
WHAT: Car Camping, Hiking, Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
WHERE: Briar Bottom Campground near Mt. Mitchell, NC - http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/activities.php
WHEN: Friday, September 12, (6:00pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, September 14 (Returning 4-5pm)
COSTS: $30 for Transportation, Camping Fee and Food
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
Schedule
Thursday, September 11
7:00pm – 8:30pm Scout Hut – Food shopping, discuss weather conditions, route, first aid and shakedown
Friday, September 12
6:00pm - Meet at Scout Hut
6:30pm - Depart
9:30pm - Arrive at Black Mountain / Briar Bottom Campground
12:00am - Lights Out
Saturday, September 13
7am – 9am – Breakfast; Prepare for Hike
9am – 2:00pm – Hike along Mt. Mitchell Ridgeline Trail (Lunch on the Trail)
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Recover, Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
5:00pm – 7pm – Dinner and cleanup
7pm – 11pm – Evening Program
11pm – Lights Out
Sunday, September 14
7am – 9am – Breakfast and clean-up
9am – 10am – Sunday Service
10am – 11am – Break Camp
11am – 12:30am - Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
12:30 – 1:30 - Lunch
1:30am – Depart for Scout Hut
4:30 – Arrive at Scout Hut
Thursday, September 11
7:00pm – 8:30pm Scout Hut – Food shopping, discuss weather conditions, route, first aid and shakedown
Friday, September 12
6:00pm - Meet at Scout Hut
6:30pm - Depart
9:30pm - Arrive at Black Mountain / Briar Bottom Campground
12:00am - Lights Out
Saturday, September 13
7am – 9am – Breakfast; Prepare for Hike
9am – 2:00pm – Hike along Mt. Mitchell Ridgeline Trail (Lunch on the Trail)
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Recover, Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
5:00pm – 7pm – Dinner and cleanup
7pm – 11pm – Evening Program
11pm – Lights Out
Sunday, September 14
7am – 9am – Breakfast and clean-up
9am – 10am – Sunday Service
10am – 11am – Break Camp
11am – 12:30am - Camporee Skills, Rank Advancement
12:30 – 1:30 - Lunch
1:30am – Depart for Scout Hut
4:30 – Arrive at Scout Hut
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Camp Grimes 2014
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2014 Summit High Adventure RSVP |
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Parents, Scouts, & Scouters,
Troop 65 has been awarded 3 crews to attend the inaugural Summit High Adventure Camp in West Virginia from June 24th to June 30th, 2014. We have 2 crews for The River ($595.00) and 1 crew for The Marksman ($665.00). This is a great opportunity and the best bang for your buck regarding a High Adventure camp. The plan will be to drive to the site. Travel expenses will be extra to the fee. The deadline for the NON REFUNDABLE $100.00 registration per person to The Summit is May 31st. If you are interested in going as an Adult or Scout (13 years old by June 24, 2014) please RSVP on the website as soon as possible www.bsa-troop65.org. Depending on how many respond will determine the number of crews and which adventure we are able to choose.
Troop 65 has been awarded 3 crews to attend the inaugural Summit High Adventure Camp in West Virginia from June 24th to June 30th, 2014. We have 2 crews for The River ($595.00) and 1 crew for The Marksman ($665.00). This is a great opportunity and the best bang for your buck regarding a High Adventure camp. The plan will be to drive to the site. Travel expenses will be extra to the fee. The deadline for the NON REFUNDABLE $100.00 registration per person to The Summit is May 31st. If you are interested in going as an Adult or Scout (13 years old by June 24, 2014) please RSVP on the website as soon as possible www.bsa-troop65.org. Depending on how many respond will determine the number of crews and which adventure we are able to choose.
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South Mountain Trip
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Backpack/Hike
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks*
WHAT: *Scout must own or have access to all appropriate backpacking gear and pass assessment by ASMs. See attached list.
WHAT: Backpacking Trek, 5-mile hike to waterfall, Rank Advancement
WHERE: South Mountain State Park, NC http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo/main.php
WHEN: Friday, April 4, (6:00pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, April 6 (Returning 4-5pm)
COSTS: $12.00 to the Troop (camp fee and transportation) + $XX.00 for food (to be purchased by The Scout – ideas in the attachment)
LEAD ASM: Thomas French
RSVP and Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
ACTION Requested:
RSVP from the website if you plan to attend. http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
Agenda
Thursday, April 3
7:00pm – 8:30pm Scout Hut – Discuss weather conditions, route, first aid and Shakedown
Friday, April 4
6:00pm - Meet at Scout Hut
6:30pm - Depart
8:30pm - Arrive at South Mountain Trailhead
10:30pm - Arrive at Shinny Creek Backcountry Campsite
12:00am - Lights Out
Saturday, April 5
7am – 9am – Breakfast; Prepare for Hike
9am – 2:00pm – 5-mile hike to waterfall
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Rank Advancement and Free time
5:00pm – 7pm – Dinner and cleanup
7pm – 11pm – Evening Program
11pm – Lights Out
Sunday, April 6
7am – 9am – Breakfast; Sunday Service; Break camp
9am – 11am – Hike to Trailhead…recover.
11:00am – 12:00pm – Lunch
12:30 – Depart for Scout Hut
2:30 – Arrive at Scout Hut
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Poinsett State Park, SC - March 14-16
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2014 Ski/Tube Trip
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Sign-up for February Snow Sports Weekend NOW!
TO: Troop 65
WHAT: February outing is Snow Tubing and Snow Skiing
WHAT: Snow Sports Merit Badge is being offered. Contact ASM French or Pearson for
information
WHERE: Tubing at Hawks Nest http://www.hawksnesttubing.com/ on Saturday
WHERE: Skiing at Beech Mountain Resort http://www.beechmountainresort.com/ on Sunday
WHEN: Saturday, February 22 – Sunday, February 23
PAYMENTS: Treasurer, Roger Lux will collect funds
WHO: All ages and ranks are expected
RSVP:
* Select Tubing, Skiing and/or Snowboarding as your preference
* Select if you want the 1-hour lesson
CONTACT: ASM Thomas French; Kurt Pearson
COST: It depends….there are a couple of options
Option (A) includes - $102 (transportation, food, lift tickets, board rentals, helmet, 1-hour lesson)
Option (B) is everything, except Tubing - $77
$102 – Breakdown as follows:
$25 – Tubing
$13 – Dinner at Golden Corral
$ 3 – Lodging
$ 3 – Breakfast (Bagels w cheese, Pop Tarts, Honey Buns, Milk, OJ)
$45 – Skiing (lunch is included)
$ 5 – Dinner (Sandwiches, chips, fruit)
$ 8 – Transportation
TO: Troop 65
WHAT: February outing is Snow Tubing and Snow Skiing
WHAT: Snow Sports Merit Badge is being offered. Contact ASM French or Pearson for
information
WHERE: Tubing at Hawks Nest http://www.hawksnesttubing.com/ on Saturday
WHERE: Skiing at Beech Mountain Resort http://www.beechmountainresort.com/ on Sunday
WHEN: Saturday, February 22 – Sunday, February 23
PAYMENTS: Treasurer, Roger Lux will collect funds
WHO: All ages and ranks are expected
RSVP:
* Select Tubing, Skiing and/or Snowboarding as your preference
* Select if you want the 1-hour lesson
CONTACT: ASM Thomas French; Kurt Pearson
COST: It depends….there are a couple of options
Option (A) includes - $102 (transportation, food, lift tickets, board rentals, helmet, 1-hour lesson)
Option (B) is everything, except Tubing - $77
$102 – Breakdown as follows:
$25 – Tubing
$13 – Dinner at Golden Corral
$ 3 – Lodging
$ 3 – Breakfast (Bagels w cheese, Pop Tarts, Honey Buns, Milk, OJ)
$45 – Skiing (lunch is included)
$ 5 – Dinner (Sandwiches, chips, fruit)
$ 8 – Transportation