ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPT 9TH

Join us Monday for the Court of Honor! Plus, updates on Haunted Woods and more.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SEPT 9TH, 2024 REMINDER! FALL COURT OF HONOR IS MONDAY NIGHT @ 7:00 PM in the Old Chapel (next to cemetery)! Uniform is full Class A with Sash! We will be recognizing and awarding all ranks and merit badges earned over the summer. Please drop off your Scout at the Chapel and grab a seat inside! OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS... SUBSCRIBE TO TROOP 65 CALENDAR HERE Rescheduled Canoe Camping NEW DATE TBD After discussion among Troop leadership, we need to reschedule this camping trip due to need for build days for the scare areas of the Haunted Woods fundraiser this fall.   I apologize about any inconvenience, but we will get this scheduled later this fall or next spring! The success of our fall fundraiser is paramount for the Troop's budget.   If you are wondering, "what are the haunted woods?", check out the next item New Haunted Woods Work Days SEPT 14TH & OCT 5TH | 8:00 AM Back after popular demand, the Troop 65 Haunted Woods!  Anyone who grew up in Mint Hill in the 80s and 90s knows how much fun was had at the Troop 65 Haunted Woods trail. BUT, for us to get it going again, WE NEED YOUR HELP!   We've scheduled two Saturday builds as of now. Please click the button below to choose a slot to volunteer to help! SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE! New Jack Eagle Scout   Service Project Work Day Sept 21st @ 8:30 am | Philadelphia Pres Jack is ready to begin his Eagle Scout Service Project and he needs volunteers.   He's working to repair the rear entrance to Philadelphia Presbyterian Church (the one through the woods across street from Bain).    Please click the button below for more details of the work, times that Jack needs volunteers and more. Remember, one day you will need Scouts to help with your project too, so be sure to help out! CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON JACK'S PROJECT New Virginia Creeper Trail Trip Oct 11th-13th | Damascus, VA Our next camping trip will be a return to the Virginia Creeper Trail! We'll be camping at Beartree Campground and biking the 17 miles from Whitetop Station to Damascus. Don't worry about the mileage as it is all downhill or flat. We even saw a toddler on bike with training wheels make it two years ago!   This year, we will have the AOLs from Pack 65 join us to see why life in Troop 65 is so much fun! We are also planning to offer the cycling merit badge for anyone interested. We will have a signup available by Sept. 12th! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL! New Summer Camp 2025 June 22-28th | Woodruff Scout Camp We are now booked for our 2025 Summer Camp destination - Woodruff Scout Camp in Blairsville, GA (near GA, NC and TN border)! It's widely considered one of the best BSA camps in the country and has some pretty unique features and activities. We already have details about the camp ready for you to review - just click the button below! CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER CAMP INFO PAGE 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