Thursday, January 29, 2009

Troop 398 News - Jan 28

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY BBQ
You can still sell tickets.  Email Mr. Warren if you have more orders later in the week so we can make sure we have enough meat ordered. Drop off your tickets to Mr. Warren at the Eagle's Nest on Saturday.

We still need some help this weekend – Email me if you can work and what times.

Friday After Work – need some adults to help wrap meat that will be cooked by Myron Noyce on Friday.  John Bridgers is the only person to sign up so far we need about three more adults.

Saturday Noon till finished - cooking, wrapping and pulling meat. John Bridgers, Gary Whitaker and Tom Falana have signed up – we need a few more.

Saturday 2:00 till 3:00 PM - Need two to four moms to bake cookies in the church kitchen.  Karen Warren has signed up she could use a couple of more moms or dads to help.

Sunday 7:00 AM till 10:00 AM  Pull and weigh meat, clean-up Jay Gieske, Rick Mansfield, Gore Ervin, Mike Wells, Andy Fry, Eric Bargatze, Drew Fry have signed up Need a couple more for a full crew.

Sunday 9:00 AM till 1:30 PM   Adults and scouts (Class A Uniform) Hand out orders & collect money  Luke Clement 10:45 – 12:00, Spencer Beckman 10:45 – 12:00, John Bridgers ?, Tom Falana ?, Michael & Steve Daniel ?, Linda & Mike Montalbano, Parker Sherer ? We need to make sure we are cover – a few more wouldn't hurt.  Busy times are 9:30 and 12 Noon.

Tenn Tech MBU
In case you weren't at the meeting or weren't listening, here's the deal. Meet this Saturday, Jan 31st at the MacDonald's on Memorial at Northfield. Be there by 6:45 AM or a little earlier if you want to eat breakfast.  The van will leave at 7:00 AM sharp! You will not get on the van if forget to wear your Class A uniform!  Please contact Mr Horne ASAP if your plans have changed.

STEVE DIX UPDATE
I understand Steve is back at work having recovered quickly from his surgery – At-A-Boy, Steve!

SCOUT SUNDAY
We will celebrate Scout Sunday here at St Mark's on Feb 8th.  We will assist with both the 8:30 AM and the 11:00 AM services.  Please plan to attend one of these services.  There is a Sign up Sheet on the Bulletin Board

FEBRUARY CAMP OUT
February 20 - 22 Falls Creek Falls. We will be day hiking to various waterfalls. Cooking will be by patrols. Patrol menus to be designed to maximize TF, Second Class and First Class cooking requirements.

SUMMER CAMP
We will depart for Summer Camp on June 7, 2009 and return on June 12. The cost this year will be $165 if you register by April 1. The fee is $185 after that. There have been a number of new changes this year - we will have our Summer Camp Kick Off meeting on Monday, March 2 in lieu of our regular Troop meeting.  We will have new health forms and hand outs and be able to answer all your questions. Anyone wanting to apply for financial help for camp should see me as soon as possible. Get with Mr. Ervin as soon as you know what merit badges you want to take - he can enter them on-line right away - the sooner he gets them in, the better chance you'll get your first choice.