WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 26TH!

Troop Meeting tomorrow! Get ready for the Haunted Woods trail. Plus... Fall elections deadline approaching.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR AUGUST 26TH, 2024 REMINDER: We have our next Troop Meeting on Monday, August 26th @ 7:00 pm. Uniform is Class A with Class B underneath. Reminder: we are returning to our school year schedule, so meetings will be 1:30 long! OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS... SUBSCRIBE TO TROOP 65 CALENDAR HERE New TROOP FALL ELECTIONS DEADLINE TO FILE: TONIGHT, AUG 25TH ELECTION NIGHT: MONDAY, AUG 26TH 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 tonight! This allows time to have your name added to the ballots for election on tomorrow. Click the buttons below to learn more about the positions available or to file your candidacy! LEARN ABOUT POSITIONS FILE YOUR CANDIDACY New Pack/Troop Open House Thurs, Aug 29th | 6:00-8:00 PM Come help us recruit new Cub Scouts for Pack 65 and possibly new Scouts for Troop 65! We'll be setting up a mock campsite and s'mores station while the Pack has a bounce house for the younger kids to enjoy!   If you help recruit one new Scout, you will earn your recruiter strip for your uniform! SIGN UP FOR A SLOT HERE! NEXT TRIP Canoe Camping Sept. 13-15th | Lake James State Park Get ready to get your paddle on! We'll be heading to Lake James State Park where we paddle to our campsites. Gear and meals will be backpacking-style as paddling is the only way to access where we will camp.   We also will offer instruction for canoeing merit badge for anyone interested. We are still working on final logistics and will aim to have a signup ready by 8/28! SIGNUP COMING 8/28! 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