Past Events - 2016
2016 Fall Court of Honor
We are cooking dinner and providing drinks next Monday(Nov 14th) for COH and need to get the following from the attendees:
Scout Name
# of attendees
How many hot dogs / hamburgers / BBQ sandwich (one hot dog or hamburger per attendee) Total # cannot exceed # of attendees
Are you bringing dessert or a side (drop down must select one or other)
Please describe
We are cooking dinner and providing drinks next Monday(Nov 14th) for COH and need to get the following from the attendees:
Scout Name
# of attendees
How many hot dogs / hamburgers / BBQ sandwich (one hot dog or hamburger per attendee) Total # cannot exceed # of attendees
Are you bringing dessert or a side (drop down must select one or other)
Please describe
WHAT: VETERANS BREAKFAST
WHEN: Saturday 11-12-16
TIME: 7:00 AM
WHERE: KERR BUILDING BESIDE THE SCOUT HUT
WHEN: Saturday 11-12-16
TIME: 7:00 AM
WHERE: KERR BUILDING BESIDE THE SCOUT HUT
Camden Revolutionary War Reenactment Camping Trip
Who: Troop 65. All ranks.
Where: Camden SC
When: Departing Friday November 4th at 6pm and returning Sunday November 6th at 1pm
What: 2 nights of camping along with experiencing 18th century life as the British and Continental Armies set up camp and reenact one of the oldest revolutionary battles. There will be hundreds of demonstrations of 18th century life (cooking competitions, craftsmen, military courts,) along with cannons, rifles and smells of gunpowder.
Cost: $20.00 per scout. ( includes admission, food and fuel).
RSVP date: October 31st. Payment by October 31st.
Contact me with questions.
Rob Merrell
7046342130
Who: Troop 65. All ranks.
Where: Camden SC
When: Departing Friday November 4th at 6pm and returning Sunday November 6th at 1pm
What: 2 nights of camping along with experiencing 18th century life as the British and Continental Armies set up camp and reenact one of the oldest revolutionary battles. There will be hundreds of demonstrations of 18th century life (cooking competitions, craftsmen, military courts,) along with cannons, rifles and smells of gunpowder.
Cost: $20.00 per scout. ( includes admission, food and fuel).
RSVP date: October 31st. Payment by October 31st.
Contact me with questions.
Rob Merrell
7046342130
BBQ Sign Up - Fall 2016
It's that time of year! Troop 65's BIGGEST and MOST SUCCESSFUL fundraiser.
Prep work begins Friday Oct 28th with sales Saturday Oct 29th. We need ALL parents and scouts to participate to make this run smoothly and successfully. Please see the areas of need below. We need more adults in certain areas than Scouts. Please sign up for as many as possible. All questions can be emailed directly to Pam Fandel at fandel4@gmail.com or Kurt Pearson at kurt.pearson@wellsfargo.com
Prep work begins Friday Oct 28th with sales Saturday Oct 29th. We need ALL parents and scouts to participate to make this run smoothly and successfully. Please see the areas of need below. We need more adults in certain areas than Scouts. Please sign up for as many as possible. All questions can be emailed directly to Pam Fandel at fandel4@gmail.com or Kurt Pearson at kurt.pearson@wellsfargo.com
2016 Camporee
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHERE: Belk Scout Camp
WHAT: 2016 Highland Games Etowah Camporee
ACTIVITIES: Scout skills competitions (morning & early afternoon) - Cooking competition, Tomahawk throw competition, Tug of war competition (Late Afternoon)
You must indicate if you want to be a part of the afternoon activities
WHEN: Friday, October 14, (5:30pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, October 16 (Returning 10 am)
COSTS: $20.00 to the Troop (Food - $10; Camporee Fee - $10)
RSVP: Monday, October 10th
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
WHAT TO BRING: Backpack or duffle bag recommended
TO: Troop 65
WHO: All Ages, All Ranks
WHERE: Belk Scout Camp
WHAT: 2016 Highland Games Etowah Camporee
ACTIVITIES: Scout skills competitions (morning & early afternoon) - Cooking competition, Tomahawk throw competition, Tug of war competition (Late Afternoon)
You must indicate if you want to be a part of the afternoon activities
WHEN: Friday, October 14, (5:30pm at Scout Hut) – Sunday, October 16 (Returning 10 am)
COSTS: $20.00 to the Troop (Food - $10; Camporee Fee - $10)
RSVP: Monday, October 10th
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
WHAT TO BRING: Backpack or duffle bag recommended
- Bring handbook, pencil, totin’ chit
- Appropriate t-shirts (base layer wicking type) and mid-layer (fleece) and/or Troop hoodie
- Pants / shorts / socks / underwear / sleep wear / hat / jacket - outer shell
- Class A&B clothes for day / versus sleep wear (long johns, sleeping pants)
- STAR rank and above can bring their own tent or hammock
- Sleeping bag, pad and pillow
- Hiking boots and a pair of camp shoes (sneakers…closed-toe shoes)
- Flashlight & whistle; Compass
- Personal first aid kit and day pack
- Personal mess kit…2 water bottles and a drinking cup, plate, bowl, utensils
- Toiletry kit: towel, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, soap, deodorant, sunscreen
- Meet at Scout Hut at 5:30pm Friday – eat dinner before coming
- We will travel in Class A uniforms, no neckerchief
- We will return Sunday approximately 1: 00 M
- Electronics are allowed for travel only
VA Creeper - Bike and Hike Trip 2016!!!
TO: All Scouts and Parents
WHAT: Biking down the Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop, VA to Damascus, VA – 17 miles!!!
WHERE: Camping at the Creeper Trail Campground on Whitetop
Home Page: http://www.creepertrailcampground.com/
WHEN: September 16, 17, 18
WHO: Troop 65, all ranks
COST: $55 per person – bike rental, helmet & shuttle ($23), food [2B, 1L, 1D] ($15), camping fee ($12), gas ($5)
NOTE: Bring / Send $10 in cash for lunch/snacks on Sunday’s return trip
For those working on the HIKING Merit Badge, a 20-mile hike is being planned by Kurt Pearson. Hikers can waive the $23 bike rental fee.
TO: All Scouts and Parents
WHAT: Biking down the Virginia Creeper Trail from Whitetop, VA to Damascus, VA – 17 miles!!!
WHERE: Camping at the Creeper Trail Campground on Whitetop
Home Page: http://www.creepertrailcampground.com/
WHEN: September 16, 17, 18
WHO: Troop 65, all ranks
COST: $55 per person – bike rental, helmet & shuttle ($23), food [2B, 1L, 1D] ($15), camping fee ($12), gas ($5)
NOTE: Bring / Send $10 in cash for lunch/snacks on Sunday’s return trip
For those working on the HIKING Merit Badge, a 20-mile hike is being planned by Kurt Pearson. Hikers can waive the $23 bike rental fee.
- 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. You'll have to pedal the last 3 miles as it flattens out a bit. It is a really good time and we hope to get a good turnout between Troop 65 and the Webelo 2s!
- The Outdoor Committee has made reservations for the weekend of September 16, 17, 18 at the Creeper Trail Campground at Whitetop, VA
- Whitetop, VA is about an hour north of Boone, NC. and is approximately a 3.5 hour trip – 160 miles one way from Troop 65’s Scout Hut
- 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 site for Friday and Saturday nights
- Creeper Trail Bike Rentals & Shuttle (located in downtown Damascus, VA) will outfit us with bikes and provide shuttle service like last year. NOTE: If you can, bring your own helmet…it will fit better. If not, a helmet is included in the price
Stone Mountain State Park
TO: Troop 65 Announcement
WHAT: Troop 65 April 2016 Campout
WHERE: Stone Mountain State Park, NC
WHEN: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
ACTIVITIES: Camping; Hiking; Rank Advancement
LEAD ASM: TBD
RSVP and Money Collection Lead: Roger Lux
TO: Troop 65 Announcement
WHAT: Troop 65 April 2016 Campout
WHERE: Stone Mountain State Park, NC
WHEN: Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
ACTIVITIES: Camping; Hiking; Rank Advancement
LEAD ASM: TBD
RSVP and Money Collection Lead: Roger Lux
- The plan for the April outing is Stone Mountain, NC
- It is open to all ages and ranks
- Depart on Friday early evening
- The Group Camping Site has been reserved
- < >How much will it cost? $30 per Scout; $15 per ASM for the weekend
- Includes meals, transportation and camp site fee
- Includes meals, transportation and camp site fee
Charleston, SC Camping Trip – Camp Ho Non Wah
March 11 – 13, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENT: Troop Camping Trip for March 2016
WHO: All Scouts, all ranks, all ages
WHAT: Trip includes camping, Tour USS Yorktown, Walking Tour of Charleston, Time for rank advancement
WHEN: March 11 – 13, 2016. Friday - Sunday
WHERE: Boy Scout Camp Ho Non Wah http://www.camphnw.com/
COST: $30 per person includes ($15) for food, ($10) for gas ($4) Camping and ($11) USS Yorktown
LEAD ASM: TBD
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
RSVP: http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
March 11 – 13, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENT: Troop Camping Trip for March 2016
WHO: All Scouts, all ranks, all ages
WHAT: Trip includes camping, Tour USS Yorktown, Walking Tour of Charleston, Time for rank advancement
WHEN: March 11 – 13, 2016. Friday - Sunday
WHERE: Boy Scout Camp Ho Non Wah http://www.camphnw.com/
COST: $30 per person includes ($15) for food, ($10) for gas ($4) Camping and ($11) USS Yorktown
LEAD ASM: TBD
Money Collection: Mr. Roger Lux
RSVP: http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
2016 Troop / Crew Ski Trip - Beech Mountain
TO: Troop 65 and Crew 1465
WHAT: Ski / Snowboard Trip and Snow Sports Merit Badge
WHO: All Scouts and Crew; All Ranks
WHEN: Friday, Mar 4 – Sunday, Mar 6
WHERE: Beech Mountain Resort
LEADER: ASM Thomas French
COST: $100 to the Troop
COST: $25 to your Scout for 2 Dinners at local restaurants
Expenses $$$ Details
Transportation $10 Roundtrip via bus
SATURDAY Ski/Snowboard Package $45 Lift ticket (9-5) skis, boots, helmet, 1 group lesson, lunch/snack/drink
Food provided by Troop $5 For 2 Breakfasts, snacks and drinks
Lodging at United Methodist Church $5 2 nights
SUNDAY Ski/Snowboard Package $35 Lift ticket (9-1) skis, boots, helmet, 1 group lesson, lunch/snack/drink
Total $100
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge is being offered for those interested. Classroom dates TBD.
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge will be coordinated through Mr. French and the Beech Ski Resort
· Partial merit badges from 2013, 2014 and 2015 can also be completed (e.g. paperwork, ski evaluation).
Itinerary:
Friday, Feb 19nd – Depart for Ski Trip at (6:30pm)
Overnight lodging at United Methodist Church in Boone, NC
Saturday, Feb 20th – Ski Beech Mountain all day
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight lodging at United Methodist Church in Boone, NC
Sunday, Feb 21st – Ski Beech Mountain till 9 - 1pm
Depart for Mint Hill. Arrive approximately 5pm
Please read this entire email and the attachments
Food:
2 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches are provided in the $100 fee.
2 Dinners are to be covered by your Scout…send your Scout with $25.
Scouts may bring their own snacks.
What to Bring (duffle bag)
More of What to Bring & Wear for Skiing and Snowboarding
Snow Sports Merit Badge
For those with partials…please see Mr. French to check on your status (Classroom, worksheet or evaluation).
For new skiers…please see Mr. French for classroom time and worksheet review.
How To Dress for Skiing or Snowboarding
Keep your body warm by dressing in layers to maintain body heat and to stay dry. You will be moving in lots of directions - some planned, some not.
Remember to cover all your skin except your face and allow room for exaggerated movement.
When planning your ski wardrobe, think in layers to adapt to changing weather and always keep the two basic principles in mind: MAINTAIN BODY HEAT AND KEEP DRY.
TO: Troop 65 and Crew 1465
WHAT: Ski / Snowboard Trip and Snow Sports Merit Badge
WHO: All Scouts and Crew; All Ranks
WHEN: Friday, Mar 4 – Sunday, Mar 6
WHERE: Beech Mountain Resort
LEADER: ASM Thomas French
COST: $100 to the Troop
COST: $25 to your Scout for 2 Dinners at local restaurants
Expenses $$$ Details
Transportation $10 Roundtrip via bus
SATURDAY Ski/Snowboard Package $45 Lift ticket (9-5) skis, boots, helmet, 1 group lesson, lunch/snack/drink
Food provided by Troop $5 For 2 Breakfasts, snacks and drinks
Lodging at United Methodist Church $5 2 nights
SUNDAY Ski/Snowboard Package $35 Lift ticket (9-1) skis, boots, helmet, 1 group lesson, lunch/snack/drink
Total $100
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge is being offered for those interested. Classroom dates TBD.
· The Snow Sports Merit Badge will be coordinated through Mr. French and the Beech Ski Resort
· Partial merit badges from 2013, 2014 and 2015 can also be completed (e.g. paperwork, ski evaluation).
Itinerary:
Friday, Feb 19nd – Depart for Ski Trip at (6:30pm)
Overnight lodging at United Methodist Church in Boone, NC
Saturday, Feb 20th – Ski Beech Mountain all day
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight lodging at United Methodist Church in Boone, NC
Sunday, Feb 21st – Ski Beech Mountain till 9 - 1pm
Depart for Mint Hill. Arrive approximately 5pm
Please read this entire email and the attachments
Food:
2 Breakfasts and 2 Lunches are provided in the $100 fee.
2 Dinners are to be covered by your Scout…send your Scout with $25.
Scouts may bring their own snacks.
What to Bring (duffle bag)
- Appropriate shirts (short sleeve base layer poly-wicking type)
- Regular pants / shorts / socks / underwear
- Sleep wear
- Day pack
- Sleeping bag, pad and pillow
- Comfortable Shoes
- < >Toiletry kit (hand towel & washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, sunscreen)
- Small towel
More of What to Bring & Wear for Skiing and Snowboarding
- < >: Most body heat is lost from the head so it should cover the head and ears.Vest or Sweater: Keeping the vital organs warm helps maintain body heat.
- < >: Needs to be warm, comfortable and waterproof if possible.< >: The hands are the first part of the body to get cold. Gloves or mittens specifically designed for skiing or boarding are essential. Mittens are warmer, but gloves are more versatileWater-resistant pants, Snow Pants or Bibs: No cotton or jeans. No cotton or jeans. No cotton or jeans.
- < >: One pair of medium weight socks is adequate for modern boots. TWO PAIRS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR BOOT FIT.
Snow Sports Merit Badge
For those with partials…please see Mr. French to check on your status (Classroom, worksheet or evaluation).
For new skiers…please see Mr. French for classroom time and worksheet review.
How To Dress for Skiing or Snowboarding
Keep your body warm by dressing in layers to maintain body heat and to stay dry. You will be moving in lots of directions - some planned, some not.
Remember to cover all your skin except your face and allow room for exaggerated movement.
When planning your ski wardrobe, think in layers to adapt to changing weather and always keep the two basic principles in mind: MAINTAIN BODY HEAT AND KEEP DRY.