Announcements for December 8th

IMPORTANT UDPATE on Merit Badge Day on Dec 13th, RSVP for Ski Trip by Feb 27th!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DEC 8TH, 2025 REMINDER - TROOP MEETING MONDAY @ 7PM! Just a quick reminder that our next Troop meeting is Monday at 7:00 PM! Uniform is Class A with Class B Underneath □ THANK YOU FOR SCOUT SPIRIT ON SATURDAY □ I want to thank all the Scouts who helped at Christmas Tree Santas, helped build the Pack's Mint Hill Christmas Parade Float, walked in the parade and serve as crowd control along the parade route. It's a great example of Scout Spirit during the holidays!  OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS... SUBSCRIBE TO TROOP 65 CALENDAR HERE UPDATE MERIT BADGE DAY DECEMBER 13TH | 9AM - 4PM Our December camping trip was originally planned to be troop merit badge weekend at Belk Scout camp. However, due to facility availability at Belk as well as number of attendees, we are shifting from a weekend camping trip to a single Merit Badge Day at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church. This will take place on Saturday, December 13th from 9 AM until 4 PM with a break for lunch. We will offer the option for a pizza lunch for $5.   For merit badges, we will hold a morning session and afternoon session so scouts can hopefully earn two merit badges or at least accomplish significant work on them. You can sign up for the merit badges at the link below CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE TROOP MERIT BADGE DAY CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR POTLUCK NEW PACK 65, TROOP 65 & TROOP 1265 CHRISTMAS PARTY KERR BUIDLING | MON, DEC 15TH | 7 PM As we near the holidays, our Scouting families at Philadelphia Presbyterian want to set aside some time for fellowship and fun! This year's Pack 65, Troop 65 and Troop 1265 Christmas Party is set for Monday, December 15th @ 7:00 pm in the Kerr Building, located next to the Scout Hut. All family members are invited!   Each family is asked to please bring a savory snack or sweet to share. You can RSVP and choose an item to bring by clicking the button for the potluck.  The Scouts will hold a Secret Santa Gift Exchange. Anyone wanting to participate should bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) to the party. The Pack is also selecting a charity to support and we'll send out details soon!   REMINDER 2026 TROOP SKI TRIP WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST It's that time of year for the Troop 65 Ski Trip! For 2026, we will be heading to Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, WV.    Lodging this year will be at a slopeside lodge, Snow Lodge at Winterplace, a three-story house that sleeps 30. Breakfast and dinner will be cooked at the house by the adults. Lunch will be self-serve by returning to the house during the day (it is a ski in, ski out setup). This lodging setup will allow everyone to maximize their lift tickets, which are good for 12 hours.   There are multiple options below that exist on the RSVP so please be careful when choosing to ensure you are selecting exactly what you need for this trip. Please note, there is now a full-day tubing option.   Also, family members are also invited to come take part on this trip, but will be required to arrange their own lodging due to BSA policy that only registered Scouts or Scout Leaders may stay with the troop.    If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hall! CLICK HERE TO RSVP NOW TO 2026 SKI TRIP CLICK HERE FOR SKI TRIP PACKING LIST AND ITINERARY 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