Announcements for January 26th

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JAN 25TH, 2026 NO TROOP MEETING MONDAY DUE TO WEATHER! Due to the winter weather and threat of an icing extending through Monday, we are cancelling our Troop meeting for Monday, January 26th. Our next Troop meeting will be our Winter Court of Honor on Monday, February 2nd @ 7:00 pm.   ⚠️ PLC SET FOR FEB 2ND @ 6PM ⚠️ The weather cancellation on January 26th means we will need to shift our next PLC to Monday, February 2nd before our Court of Honor. The Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders (or Assistant Patrol Leaders), Scribe and Den Chiefs should attend. □ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □ OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS... SUBSCRIBE TO TROOP 65 CALENDAR HERE REMINDER SCOUTING FOR FOOD SCOUT HUT HANG TAG DROP OFF: JAN 31 FOOD PICKUP: FEB 7 Troop 65 AND Troop 1265 will again help Mecklenburg County Council feed our neighbors in need through the annual Scouting for Food drive. This event is our council's "Good Turn for America" service and counts for service hours. The date for hangtag drop off is January 31 while food pick up is February 7.    In 2025, Mecklenburg County Council Packs, Troops and Venture Crews collected and sorted approx. 185,000 lbs. of food. Lets's see if we can top that this year!   Please click the button and choose a time slot on each date to help complete our mission. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SCOUTING FOR FOOD 2026 Summer Camp Signup & Information Website REMINDER SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026 Mark your calendars... we have dates set for Summer Camp 2026. We will be returning to our council camp, Camp Grimes, for its 50th Anniversary. The week we are attending is June 21-June 27.    You can find out more by visiting our Summer Camp Website by clicking the button. Here you will find our information about camp fees as well as a link to the summer camp RSVP, summer camp guide and more.   We will hold an informational for meeting for camp in the next two weeks. If you want to learn more about Camp Grimes, visit the camp's website: MyCampGrimes.org.  DEADLINE APPROACHING  2026 TROOP SKI TRIP WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST The deadline is approach for the Troop 65 Ski Trip 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 CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR SCOUT SUNDAY NEW SCOUT SUNDAY SERVICE PHILADELPHIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FEB 8TH | 10:30 AM Each February, around the time of the BSA’s birthday, Scouts around the world to pause and pay extra attention to the Scout law’s finishing point: reverent. Through the celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scouts take a moment to reflect on their faith.   This year's Scout Sunday at Philadelphia Presbyterian is Sunday, February 8th at 10:30 am! We ask that Scouts attend in full Class A uniform. If you sign up for a role during for the service, we ask that you arrive at 9:30 am for a quick rehearsal. Others should arrive no later than 10:00 am! 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