WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR DEC 1ST, 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

Please note: Mr. Hall will miss Monday's meeting due to a work event. If you have any questions or needs, please see Mr. Cavalline or an Assistant Scoutmaster

□ TROOP/PACK CHRISTMAS PARTY IS DEC 15 □

Save the Date! The annual Scouting Christmas Party, hosted by the Pack, is set for  December 15 in the Kerr Building. Stay tuned for more details, such as timing, food and charity we will support.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

REMINDER MINT HILL CHRISTMAS PARADE  FLOAT

BUILD NIGHT | FRI, DEC 5TH | 7-9 PM

PARADE | SAT, DEC 6TH | 4:30-6:30 PM

For the 6th consecutive year, Troop 65 and Pack 65 are teaming up to walk in the Mint Hill Christmas Parade. We will be hosting a Deckin' The Float build night on the evening of Friday, December 5th.The parade steps off the next day, December 6th at 5:30 pm.

Don't want to walk? Scouts are also needed to help the town with crowd control along the route

You can find all the details by clicking the button to the left!

NEW SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: CHRISTMAS TREE SANTAS

SAT, DEC 6TH | 8AM - NOON

GRIFFIN MASONRY | MINT HILL, NC

Former PPC Pastor Katie Sloan is again looking for volunteers to assist with the Christmas Trees Santas organization. This non-profit provides a tree, lights and decorations for families in need. This event qualifies for service hours.

If you are interest in helping, please click the button to sign up!

NEW MERIT BADGE CAMPOUT

BELK SCOUT CAMP | DEC 12-14

For our December camping trip, we will be holding our own troop merit badge weekend at Belk Scout camp. We will offer a morning and afternoon session so scouts can hopefully earn two merit badges or at least accomplish significant work on them.

We are still finalizing which merit badges we will offer, but you can weigh in with your opinion by voting below on the list the PLC suggested.

NEW 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!

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!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR NOV 24TH, 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

□ NEXT PLC IS MONDAY @ 6PM □

Our next PLC is Monday, October 20th at 6pm. We will be planning our meetings for November and selecting our December trip. The Senior Patrol Leader, Asst Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Scribe and Troop Guides need to attend or delegate someone to take their place.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

LAST CALL THANKSGIVING  
PARADE VOLUNTEERS

UPTOWN | NOV 26TH

We have easy Troop fundraiser opportunity coming up on November 26th. We will assist Center City Partners at the  79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade in Uptown Charlotte. We need at least 16 Scouts and Parents to act as ushers for the seating area for the parade and to help with the Cookies with Santa event prior to the parade. Each volunteer will receive a free ticket in the seating area to watch the parade too. The troop will also receive a donation from the parade organizers. 
 
Click the button to the left for the signup and more details. You can also see Mr. Krumbine & Mr. Hall if you have any questions.

REMINDER MINT HILL CHRISTMAS PARADE  FLOAT

BUILD NIGHT | FRI, DEC 5TH | 7-9 PM

PARADE | SAT, DEC 6TH | 4:30-6:30 PM

For the 6th consecutive year, Troop 65 and Pack 65 are teaming up to walk in the Mint Hill Christmas Parade. We will be hosting a Deckin' The Float build night on the evening of Friday, December 5th.The parade steps off the next day, December 6th at 5:30 pm.

Don't want to walk? Scouts are also needed to help the town with crowd control along the route

You can find all the details by clicking the button to the left!

NEW SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY: CHRISTMAS TREE SANTAS

SAT, DEC 6TH | 8AM - NOON

GRIFFIN MASONRY | MINT HILL, NC

Former PPC Pastor Katie Sloan is again looking for volunteers to assist with the Christmas Trees Santas organization. This non-profit provides a tree, lights and decorations for families in need. This event qualifies for service hours.

If you are interest in helping, please click the button to sign up!

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!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR NOV 16TH, 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

Thanks to all the Scouts and leaders who hopped on a bike for a 22-mile ride along the New River Trail. It was a great ride with great weather and scenery.

□ PLC Postponed to 11/24 □

Due to a conflict at work, Mr. Hall is sliding the next Patrol Leaders Council to Monday, November 14th @ 6pm.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

NEW NOVANT THANKSGIVING  
PARADE VOLUNTEERS

UPTOWN | NOV 26TH

We have easy Troop fundraiser opportunity coming up on November 26th. We will assist Center City Partners at the  79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade in Uptown Charlotte. We need at least 16 Scouts and Parents to act as ushers for the seating area for the parade and to help with the Cookies with Santa event prior to the parade. Each volunteer will receive a free ticket in the seating area to watch the parade too. The troop will also receive a donation from the parade organizers. 
 
Click the button to the left for the signup and more details. You can also see Mr. Krumbine & Mr. Hall if you have any questions.

NEW MINT HILL CHRISTMAS PARADE  FLOAT WITH PACK

BUILD NIGHT | FRI, DEC 5TH | 7-9 PM

PARADE | SAT, DEC 6TH | 4:30-6:30 PM

For the 6th consecutive year, Troop 65 and Pack 65 are teaming up to walk in the Mint Hill Christmas Parade. We will be hosting a Deckin The Float build night on the evening of Friday, December 6th.The parade steps off the next day, December 7th at 5:30 pm. You can find all the details by clicking the button !

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!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR NOV 9TH, 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

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

NEW NOVANT THANKSGIVING  
PARADE VOLUNTEERS

UPTOWN | NOV 26TH

We have easy Troop fundraiser opportunity coming up on November 26th. We will assist Center City Partners at the  79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade in Uptown Charlotte. We need at least 16 Scouts and Parents to act as ushers for the seating area for the parade and to help with the Cookies with Santa event prior to the parade. Each volunteer will receive a free ticket in the seating area to watch the parade too. The troop will also receive a donation from the parade organizers. 
 
Click the button to the left for the signup and more details. You can also see Mr. Krumbine & Mr. Hall if you have any questions.

NEW MINT HILL CHRISTMAS PARADE  FLOAT WITH PACK

BUILD NIGHT | FRI, DEC 5TH | 7-9 PM

PARADE | SAT, DEC 6TH | 4:30-6:30 PM

For the 6th consecutive year, Troop 65 and Pack 65 are teaming up to walk in the Mint Hill Christmas Parade. We will be hosting a Deckin The Float build night on the evening of Friday, December 6th.The parade steps off the next day, December 7th at 5:30 pm. You can find all the details by clicking the button !

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!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR NOV 2ND, 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

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

REMINDER ANNUAL MINT HILL VETERANS BREAKFAST

ARLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | NOV 8TH

As we enter mid-October, we near one of our important service opportunities as a troop. Each year, we are asked to help at the annual Mint Hill Veterans Breakfast by having Scouts greet and serve food to the veterans while adults help with parking attendees.

This year's breakfast is set for Saturday, November 8th @ 8 am. Volunteers need to meet at the Scout Hut at 6:45 am that morning to shuttle over to Arlington Baptist. If you would like to participate, please sign up at the link to the left.

REMINDER NEW RIVER TRAIL CYCLING TRIP

NEW RIVER TRAIL | GALAX, VA

NOVEMBER 14-16

Our November trip will be to the New River Trail State Park in Virginia for a fun cycling ride on the New River Trail, part of the Rails-to-Trail initiative across the country. The New River Trail travels more than 55 miles along the New River, the oldest river in North America, providing many scenic vistas, bridge crossings and tunnels through mountains. We won't be biking that entire distance, but will be taking a 12 mile section from Galax, VA to Fries Junction, VA.

For our campsite, we will be staying at Camp Raven knob and utilizing some of their Adirondack sites, much like we did on our climbing trip there in 2023.

As for bikes, we again are offering the opportunity for attendees to bring their own bikes if you choose as well as coordinating rentals for those who need it. Please see the links to the left to RSVP and packing list/preliminary 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!