Announcements for February 17th

□ Important dates ahead! Stay updated on Troop activities!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEB 17TH, 2025 REMINDER! NO TROOP MEETING TOMORROW  Monday is President's Day so school is out. The PLC decided in January to follow the schools' lead and not hold a meeting. Our next meeting is February 24th! □ TROOP ELECTIONS □️ ARE FEB 24TH! □ It's time for our next Troop elections to select your leaders for the next six months. Please see below to file your candidacy. □ SAVE THE DATE(S)! □ We have a few important dates outside of trips listed below for which everyone needs to be aware: March 15th: AOL Crossover Ceremony March 31st: Scouting Membership Renewal for most Scouts April 25-26th: Spring BBQ Fundraiser OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS... SUBSCRIBE TO TROOP 65 CALENDAR HERE New 2025 Troop 65 Ski Trip February 21-23 | Winterplace Resort If you RSVP'ed for the 2025 Ski Trip, please be on the lookout today for an email with important information needed for each of your Scouts and other attendees which needs to be passed on to Ski Celebration to expedite our receiving ski rental gear. The email will also include a suggested packing list for the weekend.   Please remember, payment will be due before we leave. You can use PayPal or Zelle using the instructions at BSATroop65.org or via cash/check in person at departure NEED TO REVISE YOUR SIGN UP? CLICK HERE! NEW 2025 SPRING ELECTIONS Feb 24: SPL & ASPL | Mar 3: 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, February 23rd! This allows time to have your name added to the ballots for election on for the following Monday.   One change this spring is that the first week will feature elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader only. The following week will elect Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders.   Click the buttons below to learn more about the positions available or to file your candidacy! LEARN ABOUT POSITIONS FILE YOUR CANDIDACY REMINDER 2025 Summer Camp 1st Payment Needed NOW June 22-28th | Woodruff Scout Camp Thank you to those who made your first payment for summer camp. If you have not, please make the first installment ASAP. The total is $155 per Scout. You can make the payment via cash, check or PayPal (use the button below).   For our 2025 Summer Camp, we are headed to Woodruff Scout Camp in Blairsville, GA (near GA, NC and TN border). We already have details about the camp ready for you to review - just click the button below!   We also have received 2025 merit badge information and will be planning an informational meeting for Summer Camp 2025 soon. It's suggested all attend as Camp Woodruff has some unique features that needs to factor into merit badge decisions! CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER CAMP INFO PAGE CLICK HERE FOR TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL 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