2008 Schedule

Saturday, August 23: 2nd Annual OA OX Roast and Merit Badge Day at 7 Ranges

a) Not an official Troop organized activity
b) This is an individual organized activity as discussed during the recent regular meetings
c) Additional information at www.buckeyecouncil.org or www.sipp-0.oa-c4a.org
d) Fee: age 6-12 (after 8/15: $8); age 13+ (after 8/15: $12) to include one meal
e) Proceeds to be donated to the facility maintenance and improvement fund for Buckeye Council Camps

Monday, August 25: 7:00 pm at the Church House.

a) Class B uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Salesmanship Merit Badge continues under the direction of Mr. Allen Englehart
c) Organize for the September campout at Camp Buckeye (9/12-14)
a. Saturday morning may include advancement activities and a service project
b. Saturday afternoon may include advancement activities and the traditional hike to the falls and cave
c. More senior scouts are requested to attend to help teach the younger scouts
d. Organize for patrol cook
e. Approximate cost: $10 for food and $4 for camping
f. Total Fee: $14 (Bring the Money to this Meeting)
d) Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review if needed
e) Bring you Spaghetti Dinner Tickets and Money
f) Continue to organize for the Spaghetti Dinner
g) Begin registration process for the October campout at 7Ranges
a. This event scheduled to include: Climbing, First Aid, Fire Building, Games, Geocaching, Indian Lore, Kayaking, Knots & Lashings, Orienteering
b. Council Registration Fee: $15 per person (to include Saturday lunch, activities, and patches)
c. Troop 61 Fee: $7 for food for other meals
d. Total Fee: $22 (Bring the Money to this Meeting)
e. Additional details from Buckeye Council forth coming
f. We must submit registration by October 3, 2009 (NOTE: We do not have another Regular Meeting before October 3, that is why we must begin registration and collection of funds at the August 25th Meeting)

Thursday, August 28: Killbuck District Popcorn Kick-off

a) Location: Wooster United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm
b) Attendees: Popcorn Kernel (Mr. Allen Englehart) and associates

Monday, September 1: NO REGULAR MEETING (LABOR DAY) – ENJOY THE HOLIDAY

Monday, September 8: NO REGULAR MEETING (FAIR DAY) – HAVE FUN / BE SAFE

Friday, September 12: 5:30 pm at the Church House

a) Meet at the Church House at 5:30 pm to leave for Camp Buckeye
b) Return to Wooster on 9/14 by approximately 12 noon

Monday, September 15 or Tuesday, September 16: No Regular Meeting

a) Meatball Night in preparation for the Spaghetti Dinner
b) Approximate time between 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
c) Approximately one hours shifts
d) Times to be assigned
e) Location to be announced
f) Bring Spaghetti Dinner Tickets and Money

Saturday, September 20: Killbuck District Scouting for Food (additional information pending)

Monday, September 22: NO REGULAR MEETING

a) Patrol Leaders Council report to the Church House at 7:00 pm to prepare the room for the Spaghetti Dinner
b) Turn in Spaghetti Dinner Tickets and Money

Tuesday, September 23: SPAGHETTI DINNER

a) All scouts report the Church House NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM in Class A uniform (No merit badge or OA sashes)
b) Job selection to be held at 4:00 pm starting with the scouts who sold the most tickets
c) Be prepared to work until at least 8:00 pm

Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28: OA Fall Fellowship

Monday, September 29: NO REGULAR MEETING (RECOOPERATE FROM THE SPAGHETTI DINNER)

Wednesday, October 1: Killbuck District scheduled date for Popcorn Sale to begin

Monday, October 6: 7:00 pm at the Church House

a) Class A uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Elections for youth offices
c) New Patrol Leaders Council meeting and organization
d) Scoutmaster Conferences and Board of Review

Monday, October 13: 7:00 pm at the Church House

a) Class A uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Organize for October campout at 7Ranges – Buckeye Council 2009 Camperall
a. This event scheduled to include: Climbing, First Aid, Fire Building, Games, Geocaching, Indian Lore, Kayaking, Knots & Lashings, Orienteering
b. Fee: $15 per person (to include: Saturday lunch, activities, and patch)
c. Troop 61 Fee: $7 for food for other meals
d. Total Fee: $22 (Bring the Money to the August 25th Meeting)
e. We will need to submit registration by October 3, 2009
c) Final Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review prior to the Fall Court of Honor

Friday, October 17: 5:30 pm at the Church House

a) Meet at the Church House at 5:30 pm to leave for the Buckeye Council Camperall at 7 Ranges
b) Return to Wooster on 10/19

Monday, October 20: NO REGULAR MEETING

Monday, October 27: Fall Court of Honor

a) Class A uniform with merit badge sash / OA sash
b) Meet at the Church House at 6:30 pm
c) Ceremony to begin at 7:00 pm

Monday, November 3: 7:00 pm at the Church House

a) Class A uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Organize for the November campout at Camp Tuscazoar
c) Fee: $10 per person (Bring the Money to this Meeting)

Friday, November 7: 5:30 pm at the Church House

a) Meat at the Church House at 5:30 pm to leave for Camp Tuscazoar
b) Return to Wooster on 11/9 by approximately 12 noon

Monday, November 10: NO REGULAR MEETING

Monday, November 17: 7:00 pm at the Church House

a) Class A uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Public Speaking Merit Badge under the direction of Mr. Ned Lauver

Monday, November 24: 7:00 pm at the Church House

a) Class A uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Public Speaking Merit Badge under the direction of Mr. Ned Lauver

Monday, December 1: 7:00 pm at the Church House

a) Class A uniform and Scout Handbook
b) Public Speaking Merit Badge under the direction of Mr. Ned Lauver

December Troop 61 Holiday Party at Acres of Fun: Date to be announced

Monday, December 22 & 29: NO REGULAR MEETING – HAPPY HOLIDAYS


ADDITIONAL FUTURE COUNCIL AND DISTRICT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND:

Saturday, January 3: OA Winter Banquet

Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18: Killbuck District Klondike Derby at Pee Wee Hollow

Saturday, February 7: Buckeye Council Baden Powell Institute

Sunday, February 8: Buckeye Council Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner in Canton, Ohio

Thursday, February 19: Killbuck District Recognition Dinner


ADDITIONAL NATIONAL INFORMATION AND DATES TO CONSIDER:

2010 National Scout Jamboree (July 23 to August 4, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia):

The Buckeye Council 2010 National Scout Jamboree Contingent (comprised of 8 adults and 72 boys) is close to filling all the 72 youth spaces. As of 8/14 it was reported that there were 10 openings available for boys.

The requirements include being a First Class Scout at the time of attendance at the jamboree in July/August 2010; have completed 7th grade or be at least 12 years of age by 1/1/2010 and have not reached his 18th birthday by July 25, 2010.

If you will meet these requirements and have an interest in attending please contact me for further information.
There is a 2010 NSJ Scholarship Application available.