Announcements for August 11th

□ No meeting, but see inside for important rafting info!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUG 11TH, 2025 NO TROOP MEETING MONDAY! Just a quick reminder that there is no Troop meeting this week. Our next meeting is set for Monday, August 18th. However, stay tuned later this week for a photo album of our rating excursions from the rafting company  □ Help! Missing Neckerchief! □ One of our Scouts' neckerchief disappeared on Alvin, the church bus, this weekend. If your Scout came home with one, please bring it to the meeting on the 18th! OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS... SUBSCRIBE TO TROOP 65 CALENDAR HERE NEW ROCK CLIMBING TRIP ROCKY FACE REC AREA | SEPT 12-14 Our next camping trip will be a climbing trip during which our Scouts can climb real/natural rock walls! We'll be working the Mecklenburg County Council climbing team at Rocky Face Recreation area in Alexander County. There is no experience necessary and all of the climbing gear is provided.   Mr. Hall is aiming to have a signup available by Wednesday, August 13th. Until then, you can read more about the climbing at Rocky Face by clicking below.   LEARN MORE ABOUT CLIMBING AT ROCKY FACE LEARN ABOUT POSITIONS FILE YOUR CANDIDACY NEW FALL TROOP ELECTIONS AUG 25: SP/ASPL | SEPT 8: PL/APL It's time to elect our next Troop and Patrol Leadership. Whether you plan to run for an elected position or you are seeking an appointed position, the deadline to file is Sunday, August 24. This allows time to have your name added to the ballots for election on for the following Monday.   Just as in the spring, the first week of elections will feature ballots for Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader only. The following week we will elect Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders.   Click the buttons to learn more about the positions available or to file your candidacy! Need a Merit Badge Counselor? Counselor lists are now available! Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue   Don't forget the proper procedure: Choose which merit badge you would like to earn Contact the counselor Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!  Troop 65 Mint Hill 11501 Bain School Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-456-9411 Scoutmaster: Matt Hall | [email protected] | 770-601-1044 Unsubscribe       Manage preferences   Scouts! In keeping with Youth Protection's no one-on-one contact rules, please remember to CC your parents/guardians or two adult leaders when replying to this message. Adults! In keeping with Youth Protection's no one-on-one contact rules, please remember to CC any Scout's parents/guardians or another adult leader if you include a Scout in a reply. Send free email today