WHO:  Troop 65, All ranks, all ages
WHAT:  Tour of Fort Bragg, NC
WHEN:  March 2 - 4, 2012
WHERE:  Fort Bragg, NC Military Base
COST: $33 - written to the Troop ($10 for lodging, $8 Gas, $10 for shooting sports, $5 bowling)
FOOD COST: $12 (Cash for cafeteria meals)
EXTRA MONEY: $XX (Army/Navy Surplus shopping)
RSVP:
DEADLINE TO RESPOND IS FEB 17th
MONEY COLLECTION:  Tara O’Brien
Contact:  Billy Hawkins and Thomas French

ITINERARY:  *Subject to change*
Friday, March 2
5:00 Depart Scout Hut (Critical departure time)
8:00 Arrive Ft Bragg – Check-in and taken to quarters
Saturday, March 3
8:00 Breakfast with the troops (cafeteria)
9:00 Visit Iron Mike
10:00 Target Range
12:00 Lunch with the troops (cafeteria)
1:30 82nd Airborne Division Museum
3:00 Open
5:00 Dinner with the troops (cafeteria)
6:30 Bowling

Sunday, March 4
8:00 Breakfast with the troops (cafeteria)
9:00 Church Service at Pope AFB Chapel
10:00 Army/Navy Surplus Tour

ANNOUNCEMENT:  Lock-in sign-up for February overnight
TO:  Troop 65
WHO:  New scouts and anyone NOT going on the Bob Hardin trip…to help NEW scouts
WHAT:  Lock-in sleepover
WHEN:  Saturday, February 11 (drop off 6:00pm) – Sunday, February 12 (pickup 8:00 – 8:30AM)
WHERE:  Kerr Building, PPC
COST:  $4 per Scout
PAYMENTS:  Tara O’Brien will collect funds
ACTIVITIES:  Work on Scout rank, toten chip and watch a Scout movie
RSVP
CONTACT:  Scoutmaster Hawkins
BRING:  Scout Book; Class A uniform; sleeping pad and bag, pillow and toilet kit, flashlight

TO:  Troop 65
ANNOUNCEMENT:  Sign-up for February overnight outing
WHAT:  February outing (cold weather campout)
WHERE:  Bob Hardin Scout Camp (Sleep in Adirondacks)
WHEN:  Friday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12
COST:  $30 per Scout
PAYMENTS:  Tara O’Brien will collect funds
ACTIVITIES:  Camping; Hiking; Other Camp Skills
WHO: All ages and ranks are expected with the exception of the new scouts (they will have a lock-in on Saturday night at the Kerr Bldg)
RSVP:  http://www.bsa-troop65.org/
CONTACT:  ASM Thomas French

Orienteering Day Trip
·        What:  Orienteering (Carolina Orienteering Club Meet)  <http://www.carolina-ok.org/schedule.php>
·        When:  Day Trip – Saturday, February 4th (Depart 9:00am – Return 3:00pm)
·        Where:  Reedy Creek Nature Preserve
·        Cost: $10 ($6 per map and $4 for transportation)
·        Lunch:  Bring your own
·        Bring: Compass; Ink pen; water bottle; appropriate outerwear
·        RSVP via the Troop website:  **URL Coming**
·        Checks will be collected by Tara O’Brien
·        ASM Contact:  Richard Hollenbaugh

Room at the Inn
Wed Dec 21, 2011
6-8pm; Scout Hut
Eagle Projects!!!
Zach Kierstead
Clayton Johnston
Sat Dec 10, 12, and 17
Dec 10 7:30am-Noon
Dec 12 8:00am-Noon
Dec 17 8:00am-Noon
Jan 7, 2012 8:00am-Noon
Meet at Scouthut

Troop Christmas Party
Mon Dec 12, 2011

Cane Creek/Monroe Airshow Friday, Nov 4 - Nov 6, 2011
Veteran's Breakfast Sat, Nov 12, 2011
Cemetary Cleanup Sat, Nov 19, 2011

TO:  Troop 65 – All Scouts AND Parents
WHAT: Troop 65 September Outing – Camporee Prep, Family Day, Court of Honor and Gear Swap
WHERE:  Belk Scout Camp - Sites 1-3 reserved
WHEN:  Friday, September 9 – 11, 2011
Senior Patrol Leader:  Clayton Johnston
LEAD ASM:  Chris Johnson
RSVP and Money Collection: Angie Lizarazo


To Troop 65 Parents and Scouts:

We have planned a very unique outing coming up and look forward to the participation of scouts and parents.

Family Day at Belk Scout camp is being offered to allow parents of scouts in Troop 65 to observe the patrol method in action.  Not only will you see how we are preparing for the upcoming Camporee event, parents will participate in putting on some of the event stations. In addition, parents will be treated to a meal prepared by the scouts of troop 65 and you will be special guests at our summer Court of Honor. To put on this event and still adhere to the principles and methods of the scouting program, we ask that parents in attendance function as observers only so the troop and patrols can function as they would on any other scouting event where parents are not in attendance. The expectation of the upcoming Camporee is for all troops to be led by the boy leaders. It is important that the scout leadership not be compromised and that our Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster and Patrol Leaders are allowed to lead the troop with as little outside influence as possible. Thanks for being in attendance as we work to help our troop and its leaders “Be Prepared” for the upcoming Camporee. – Scoutmaster Hawkins

The plan for the September outing is to:
1.      Prepare for Camporee
2.      Parents and siblings are invited Saturday and encouraged to stay overnight if available
3.      Troop 65 Court of Honor
4.      Host a Gear Swap

·        We expect all Scouts to attend this important weekend. Sites 1-3 are reserved at Belk Scout Camp.
·        Parents (and siblings) are invited and encouraged to come Saturday for  the Dinner and Court of Honor…and camp overnight if available

1.      Camporee Prep
Background:  A Camporee is a troop vs. troop competition that highlights several key skills related to scouting.  It is a regional gathering of Scout Units that occurs once a year.  The Etowah District Camporee will be in October at Belk Scout Camp (10/21-23).  Troop 65 is preparing for the Camporee.  We will set up 6 “mock” Camporee Stations throughout the day to develop and refine key scouting skills as they rotate into each station for practice.  Stations include: Knot tying; First Aid; Fire building, Orienteering, Plant and animal identification and others.

NOTE:  We need Parent Volunteers for half and full day shifts at stations.

2.      Dinner
Parents (and siblings) are invited to eat with the Patrol.  Your son and his Patrol will be planning, shopping, preparing, cooking and cleaning Saturday nights’ meal. NOTE:  A timely RSVP is very important

3.      Court of Honor
Typically a BIG deal because it is a time to recognize all the work EACH Scout and the Troop has done over the last 6-7 months, including merit badges, rank advancement and trips…in front of the families.

NOTE:  If nothing else, try to make this event.

4.      Gear Swap
It’s in your shed, your attic, your garage!  Got extra gear or “gently-used” gear?  Have you either upgraded your gear or moved on to another Scout hobby?  Buy, Sell and Swap your tents; boots; sleeping bags; sleeping pads; stoves; backpacks; cooking gear; rain gear; outerwear; camp chairs; merit badge equipment; cordage; coolers; whatever you can bring.  Note: Label with last name and price.  Meet at designated area (TBD)

·        We would like parents to pitch a tent and camp at the next adjacent site on Saturday night

·        How much will it cost?  

o   $16 per Scout (includes transportation and food) ($2-Bfast; $5-lunch; $5-dinner; $2 Bfast; $2 Gas )
o   $12 per Parent ($5-lunch, $5-dinner, $2-Breakfast)
o   $5 per Parent for Saturday dinner
o   $5 per additional sibling Saturday dinner

ACTION Requested:   Need to know from RSVP:

1)      Scout planning to attend
2)      Parents planning to assist with Camporee stations (half day or full day)
3)      Parents planning on dining
4)      Parents planning on attending Court of Honor
5)      Parents planning on camping

Please RSVP to Angie and specify your interest in:  Dining, Camping, Court of Honor…
·        Please email clizarazo@aol.com

TO:  Troop 65 – All Scouts
WHAT: Troop 65 August Outing - Kayak and Canoe Day Trip
WHERE:  Catawba River (Flat water)
WHEN:  Saturday, August 20, 2011 (8:00am at Scout Hut – 3:00pm)
LEAD ASM:  Thomas French
RSVP and Money Collection:  Angie Lizarazo
 
·        The plan for the August outing is on the water on the Catawba River.  It is open to all ages and ranks. 
·        We will have access to a trailer-full of canoes (including paddles and PDFs) through Belk Scout Camp
·        We have booked SOT (Sit on Top) kayaks at the Tailrace Marina http://www.tailracemarina.com/index.html
·       Tailrace Marina is located across the lake from the US Whitewater Center. 
·        We have negotiated $20 for 4 hrs per kayak and include paddle and PFD.   They are normally $10/hr
·       The marina will open 9AM for us (normally they open at 10am)
·        Long Creek is 1/2 mile North of the marina and we will eat lunch on the beach (bring bagged lunch)
·        How much will it cost?  There are a couple of combinations. 
o   $25  ($20 for the kayak rental and $5 for transportation)
o   $15 – ($10 for the canoe rental and $5 for transportation)
 
ACTION Requested:
1.      Please email Angie Lizarazo at clizarazo@aol.com if you plan to attend.
2.      Indicate your preference for kayak or canoe.  We will make every effort to accommodate.

6/3/2011 – 6/5/2011 ~ Green River Float Trip
TO:  T65 Campers
WHAT:  Troop 65 June Campout
WHERE:  Silver Creek Campground
WHEN:  Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5
ACTIVITY:  Float trip down the Green River
 
                                                                  APPOINTED SCOUTMASTER:  Nat Wells
 
WHAT TO BRING (duffle bag or backpack)
·       Appropriate t-shirts (short sleeve base layer poly-wicking type)
·       Pants / shorts / socks / underwear / sleep wear / hat / light jacket - outer shell
·       Separate clothes for float trip (swimming trunks, t-shirt, closed-toe river shoes or old sneakers - REQUIRED)
·       Sleeping bag, pad and pillow
·       Hiking boots and sneakers (closed-toe); flashlight; personal first aid kit and a day pack
·       Personal mess kit… Water bottle and a drinking cup, plate, bowl, utensils
·       Toiletry kit…hand towel & washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, sunscreen
·       Bring handbook, pencil, totin’ chit – waterproof camera
·       Meet at Scout Hut at 6:00pm Friday – eat a big dinner before coming
·       We will travel in Class A uniforms, no neckerchief
·       We will return Sunday between 2:00 and 3:00 PM

5/20/2011 – 5/22/2011 ~ Beaver Days @ Camp Grimes

TO:              Troop 65 Scouts and Parents
WHAT:         Camp Grimes Beaver Days - Upcoming Camping Event for May
WHERE:       Camp Grimes – Nebo, NC
WHEN:         May 20 – 22, 2011
COST:          $10 for transportation; $16 for food and patch
ACTIVITIES: 

We will be getting Camp Grimes ready for summer camp.  List of chores / projects include, general camp clean-up; tent set-up; trail maintenance; flag pole repair, etc.  Our project has not yet been assigned…TBD. 
We will also be working on skills and advancement requirements (depending on roster of scouts attending)