Past Events
What: Veteran's Day Breakfast RSVP
When: Sat Nov 14th, 2017; 7am - 11am
November Camping Trip - Mt Morrow RSVP
Where: Morrow mountain, near Albemarle and Badin, NC. Morrow Mountain is the highest mountain in the uwharrie mountain range.
When: November 17th-19th 2017. Reminder, this is the weekend before thanksgiving we will meet at the hut at 5:30pm and leave the hut at 6pm. We should return mid-day Sunday.
Costs: $25 per scout. Money is due by 11/13/2017
Details: the troop will provide tents, tarps, rope, lanterns, food, stoves and fuel. Scouts will bring sleep bags and personal items. Backpacks not required. You can pack your things in a duffle bag. I will be sending a packing list a week before we leave.
Activities: hiking, navigation, cooking, flag retirement, fire building, Sunday worship service, rank advancement, and fun in the outdoors.
Call me with questions.
Rob Merrell 704-634-2130
Lake Jocassee Canoeing and Hiking RSVP
Where: Lake Jocassee, SC
What: canoeing and hiking
When: September 15th-17th 2017.
Costs: $35
Details: we will be camping at Devils fork state park one night and on an island for one night. Scouts will need to pack their own food as if we are on a backpacking trip. 2 breakfasts 2 lunches, one dinner. Scouts will need to make sure they have waterproof bags for the canoe trip.
Lake Jocassee is a beautiful 7500 acre lake at the base of the Appalachian mountains in northwest South Carolina with clean and cold water fed by the many creeks and streams from the Gorges state park area. This area is known for its many waterfalls and spectacular views.
I will send a packing list along with departure times when we get closer to sept 15th.
Email or call me with questions.
Rob Merrell
7046342130
Rmerrell@griffinmasonry.com
Where: Lake Jocassee, SC
What: canoeing and hiking
When: September 15th-17th 2017.
Costs: $35
Details: we will be camping at Devils fork state park one night and on an island for one night. Scouts will need to pack their own food as if we are on a backpacking trip. 2 breakfasts 2 lunches, one dinner. Scouts will need to make sure they have waterproof bags for the canoe trip.
Lake Jocassee is a beautiful 7500 acre lake at the base of the Appalachian mountains in northwest South Carolina with clean and cold water fed by the many creeks and streams from the Gorges state park area. This area is known for its many waterfalls and spectacular views.
I will send a packing list along with departure times when we get closer to sept 15th.
Email or call me with questions.
Rob Merrell
7046342130
Rmerrell@griffinmasonry.com
BBQ Sign Up - Fall 2017
Please Note BBQ Schedule is Different Due to Hoedown Sat Night this Year!!!!
It's that time of year! Troop 65's BIGGEST and MOST SUCCESSFUL fundraiser.
Prep work begins Fri Sept 8th with sales Sat Sept 9th Day and Evening. 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
It's that time of year! Troop 65's BIGGEST and MOST SUCCESSFUL fundraiser.
Prep work begins Fri Sept 8th with sales Sat Sept 9th Day and Evening. 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
Lake Jocassee Canoeing and Hiking Trip
Where: Lake Jocassee, SC
What: canoeing and hiking
When: September 15th-17th 2017.
Costs: $35
Details: we will be camping at Devils fork state park one night and on an island for one night. Scouts will need to pack their own food as if we are on a backpacking trip. 2 breakfasts 2 lunches, one dinner. Scouts will need to make sure they have waterproof bags for the canoe trip.
Lake Jocassee is a beautiful 7500 acre lake at the base of the Appalachian mountains in northwest South Carolina with clean and cold water fed by the many creeks and streams from the Gorges state park area. This area is known for its many waterfalls and spectacular views.
I will send a packing list along with departure times when we get closer to sept 15th.
Email or call me with questions.
Rob Merrell
7046342130
Rmerrell@griffinmasonry.com
Where: Lake Jocassee, SC
What: canoeing and hiking
When: September 15th-17th 2017.
Costs: $35
Details: we will be camping at Devils fork state park one night and on an island for one night. Scouts will need to pack their own food as if we are on a backpacking trip. 2 breakfasts 2 lunches, one dinner. Scouts will need to make sure they have waterproof bags for the canoe trip.
Lake Jocassee is a beautiful 7500 acre lake at the base of the Appalachian mountains in northwest South Carolina with clean and cold water fed by the many creeks and streams from the Gorges state park area. This area is known for its many waterfalls and spectacular views.
I will send a packing list along with departure times when we get closer to sept 15th.
Email or call me with questions.
Rob Merrell
7046342130
Rmerrell@griffinmasonry.com
2017 Mt. Mitchell Back Packing Trip
What: 10 mile back packing trip
When: May 19th -21st 2017. We will leave the hut at 5:45 pm on Friday.
Where: Mount Mitchell. Highest peak east of the Mississippi.
Costs: $20 per scout. Scouts are required to pack their own food. You will need enough for two breakfasts, a lunch and dinner.
Who: This is open to any scout capable of the hike. If you are unsure please contact Billy or myself. We will have a shake down on the Wednesday before the trip to make sure everyone is properly prepared. Please make sure your scout attends the Monday meetings prior to the trip for tips on how to pack, what to wear, and other valuable tips. Hammocks are only permitted for Star rank Scouts and higher.
Any questions please call Rob Merrell at 7046342130.
What: 10 mile back packing trip
When: May 19th -21st 2017. We will leave the hut at 5:45 pm on Friday.
Where: Mount Mitchell. Highest peak east of the Mississippi.
Costs: $20 per scout. Scouts are required to pack their own food. You will need enough for two breakfasts, a lunch and dinner.
Who: This is open to any scout capable of the hike. If you are unsure please contact Billy or myself. We will have a shake down on the Wednesday before the trip to make sure everyone is properly prepared. Please make sure your scout attends the Monday meetings prior to the trip for tips on how to pack, what to wear, and other valuable tips. Hammocks are only permitted for Star rank Scouts and higher.
Any questions please call Rob Merrell at 7046342130.
2017 Beaver Days
What: Beaver Days. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with Camp Grimes before summer camp in July especially for first and second year Scouts. This will be a Friday and Saturday night trip. They will be sleeping in tents, cooking breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning. The camp will provide lunch and dinner on Saturday.
When : May 19th-21st we will leave Friday afternoon around 6 pm
Costs : $28. Money is due by Monday night 5/1/2017. We need a commitment by Thursday (April 27th) of this week!!! (REGISTRATION IS LIMITED)
Who: All Scouts especially first and second year
Questions? Contact Rob Merrell at 7046342130 or Billy Hawkins 7043093359
What: Beaver Days. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with Camp Grimes before summer camp in July especially for first and second year Scouts. This will be a Friday and Saturday night trip. They will be sleeping in tents, cooking breakfast Saturday and Sunday morning. The camp will provide lunch and dinner on Saturday.
When : May 19th-21st we will leave Friday afternoon around 6 pm
Costs : $28. Money is due by Monday night 5/1/2017. We need a commitment by Thursday (April 27th) of this week!!! (REGISTRATION IS LIMITED)
Who: All Scouts especially first and second year
Questions? Contact Rob Merrell at 7046342130 or Billy Hawkins 7043093359
Fort Bragg 2017
When: March 17-19, 2017. We will leave the hut by 5:45 pm.
Where: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Who: all scouts qualify and "may " attend even if they did not attend the recent cold weather camping trip. We will see how many rsvp and then determine who can attend. If you attended the cold weather camping trip you still must rsvp so that we can reserve a spot for you. If you do not rsvp by March 6th then we will assume you do not wish to attend and will then give your spot to the next scout.
Costs: 40 per scout. ( scouts will need additional money for the ride back on Sunday to stop and eat, patches, and anything they want to buy at the army surplus store. If your scout wants to buy a knife or anything "questionable" at the army store please see me before the trip so I can help manage their purchases).
What: we will tour the base, shoot clay targets, eat all meals on base, attend the worship service on base, visit the army surplus store, go to the bowling alley and learn about our great military.
Specifics: all scouts must have some form of identification on them ( school id, Boy Scout card, or drivers license.). See Kurt, Billy, or myself if you have a concern on this.). Parents need to see me in the next two weeks so you can sign the release of liability forms for the clay target range.
RSVP by 3/6/2017.
When: March 17-19, 2017. We will leave the hut by 5:45 pm.
Where: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Who: all scouts qualify and "may " attend even if they did not attend the recent cold weather camping trip. We will see how many rsvp and then determine who can attend. If you attended the cold weather camping trip you still must rsvp so that we can reserve a spot for you. If you do not rsvp by March 6th then we will assume you do not wish to attend and will then give your spot to the next scout.
Costs: 40 per scout. ( scouts will need additional money for the ride back on Sunday to stop and eat, patches, and anything they want to buy at the army surplus store. If your scout wants to buy a knife or anything "questionable" at the army store please see me before the trip so I can help manage their purchases).
What: we will tour the base, shoot clay targets, eat all meals on base, attend the worship service on base, visit the army surplus store, go to the bowling alley and learn about our great military.
Specifics: all scouts must have some form of identification on them ( school id, Boy Scout card, or drivers license.). See Kurt, Billy, or myself if you have a concern on this.). Parents need to see me in the next two weeks so you can sign the release of liability forms for the clay target range.
RSVP by 3/6/2017.
Cold Weather Camping - Ravens Knob
Where: Ravens knob, Mount airy, NC
When : January, 20th- 22nd departure times to follow when we get closer to this date
What: Hiking, Tent and hammock camping, cooking, rank advancement, and games.
Who: all scouts are welcome to attend.
Expenses: $25 per scout (this covers the meals, gas, and camp site) Money is due by the 16th of January to Roger Lux.
Important notice: Due to the limited number of slots for attendees to Fort Bragg this year, we have decided that anyone who goes on the winter camping trip will receive a spot for the Fort Bragg trip. Two years ago we could only take 50 scouts and scout masters total to Fort Bragg and we had to turn away 5 people. This year Fort Bragg is only allowing 40 attendees. Therefore you need to attend the winter camping trip if you want to have a chance to attend Fort Bragg.
Where: Ravens knob, Mount airy, NC
When : January, 20th- 22nd departure times to follow when we get closer to this date
What: Hiking, Tent and hammock camping, cooking, rank advancement, and games.
Who: all scouts are welcome to attend.
Expenses: $25 per scout (this covers the meals, gas, and camp site) Money is due by the 16th of January to Roger Lux.
Important notice: Due to the limited number of slots for attendees to Fort Bragg this year, we have decided that anyone who goes on the winter camping trip will receive a spot for the Fort Bragg trip. Two years ago we could only take 50 scouts and scout masters total to Fort Bragg and we had to turn away 5 people. This year Fort Bragg is only allowing 40 attendees. Therefore you need to attend the winter camping trip if you want to have a chance to attend Fort Bragg.
2017 Troop Ski Trip - Beech Mountain
2017 Troop Ski Trip Beech Mountain
What: Ski/snowboard trip and snow sports merit badge
Who: All Scouts and all ranks
When: Feb.10-12 (THAT IS THIS COMING WEEKEND)
Where: Beech Mountain Resort
Leader: ASM’s Rob Merrell and John Porter
Costs: Transportation $10
Ski/snowboard package $110
(This includes lift ticket, skis, boots, and helmet. This does not include any ski lessons.)
Food provided by Troop $10
(This includes 2 breakfasts and 2 bag lunches.)
Lodging at United Methodist Church for two nights $5
TOTAL: $135
The snow sports merit badge is being offered for those interested. Classroom dates TBD
The snow sports merit badge will be coordinated through Tom French and Jonathan Porter.
Itinerary:
Friday, Feb. 10th – Depart for trip at 6:30. Overnight lodging at Church. Eat dinner before coming to the Hut.
Saturday, Feb. 11th – Ski Beech all day. We will eat breakfast at the church and pack a lunch. Saturday night Dinner at a local restaurant. Scouts need to bring an additional $15-20 for Dinner
Sunday, Feb. 12th - Ski Beech 9-1pm. Eat breakfast at church and then pack a bag lunch. Depart for mint hill and arrive home around 5pm.
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, pillow, comfortable shoes, flashlight, toiletry kit (hand towel and washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, deodorant, AND SUNSCREEN. Remind your scout to use the above items also.
More of what to bring for skiing and snowboarding:
Hat: 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
Jacket: Needs to be warm, comfortable and waterproof if possible
Gloves: 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 versatile.
Water-resistant pants, snow pants or bibs: NO COTTON OR JEANS.
Socks: one pair of medium weight socks is adequate for modern boots. TWO PAIRS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR BOOT FIT.
Reminder: keep two basic principles in mind: MAINTAIN BODY HEAT AND KEEP DRY
Snow Sports merit badge:
For those with partials…please see Mr., French or Jonathon Porter to check on your status (classroom, worksheet or evaluation). For new skiers, please see Mr. French for classroom time and worksheet review.
REMINDER: WE ALWAYS TRAVEL IN CLASS A UNIFORMS. This only applies to the Friday night trip and the Sunday return trip.
2017 Troop Ski Trip Beech Mountain
What: Ski/snowboard trip and snow sports merit badge
Who: All Scouts and all ranks
When: Feb.10-12 (THAT IS THIS COMING WEEKEND)
Where: Beech Mountain Resort
Leader: ASM’s Rob Merrell and John Porter
Costs: Transportation $10
Ski/snowboard package $110
(This includes lift ticket, skis, boots, and helmet. This does not include any ski lessons.)
Food provided by Troop $10
(This includes 2 breakfasts and 2 bag lunches.)
Lodging at United Methodist Church for two nights $5
TOTAL: $135
The snow sports merit badge is being offered for those interested. Classroom dates TBD
The snow sports merit badge will be coordinated through Tom French and Jonathan Porter.
Itinerary:
Friday, Feb. 10th – Depart for trip at 6:30. Overnight lodging at Church. Eat dinner before coming to the Hut.
Saturday, Feb. 11th – Ski Beech all day. We will eat breakfast at the church and pack a lunch. Saturday night Dinner at a local restaurant. Scouts need to bring an additional $15-20 for Dinner
Sunday, Feb. 12th - Ski Beech 9-1pm. Eat breakfast at church and then pack a bag lunch. Depart for mint hill and arrive home around 5pm.
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, pillow, comfortable shoes, flashlight, toiletry kit (hand towel and washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, deodorant, AND SUNSCREEN. Remind your scout to use the above items also.
More of what to bring for skiing and snowboarding:
Hat: 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
Jacket: Needs to be warm, comfortable and waterproof if possible
Gloves: 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 versatile.
Water-resistant pants, snow pants or bibs: NO COTTON OR JEANS.
Socks: one pair of medium weight socks is adequate for modern boots. TWO PAIRS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT YOUR BOOT FIT.
Reminder: keep two basic principles in mind: MAINTAIN BODY HEAT AND KEEP DRY
Snow Sports merit badge:
For those with partials…please see Mr., French or Jonathon Porter to check on your status (classroom, worksheet or evaluation). For new skiers, please see Mr. French for classroom time and worksheet review.
REMINDER: WE ALWAYS TRAVEL IN CLASS A UNIFORMS. This only applies to the Friday night trip and the Sunday return trip.