Trail Talk – 8/31/20

September events:
Sept 1, Troop Meeting. NO PLC MEETING IT WILL BE SEPT 8, 2020 PATROL ELECTIONS SEPT 1
Sept, 8, Troop Meeting
Sept. 15, Open House 6PM to 8PM
Sept. 18-20 Campout at Camp Pioneer
Sept. 22 Troop Meeting
Sept 26, Adopt-A-Highway
Sept 29, Troop Meeting Court of Honor

REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2021. PLEASE PAY BY OCTOBER 1, 2020

In past years we have collected $145 per Scout and $50 per adult fee to be a member of the BSA. The fees for National were $60 last year and Michigan crossroads was $12, the remainder of the fee went to the Troop 244 General fund. Things have changed. National fee is $66 per scout $36 Adults. Michigan crossroads council started a membership fee of $60 per scout and $12 per adult.

That brings the total fee up to $126 for National and Michigan fees. We Have decided not to increase our troop fees and keep them at $145 per scout and Adults $50. This will leave $19 for the troop general fund. we will be addressing adding to the general fund by fundraising, etc.

If for any reason a scout family has concerns with paying this amount. Please talk to Hank. At NO time should a scout family quit the program because of money issues.

Don’t want to wait in line at the store to return your bottle and can deposits. Bring them to the church. There is a bin located behind the red trailer for your bags of pop cans and bottles. All proceeds will go to the troop.

We are encouraging each Scout to actively recruit new members to the Troop ages 11-18 or Pack 235 1st grade to 5th grade. With Schools doing a lot of virtual communication direct contact has been difficult. We will be giving flyers to each scout to pass out in their neighborhood. to recruit new boy or girl members. Each scout will be given 25 flyers to start with and can ask for more if needed. We ask that the flyers be put on the front doors, at No time should physical contact be made unless the homeowner happens to be present. Please wear a mask. If you know that no boys or girls live at that address do not leave a flyer.  The flyer contains info about the OPEN HOUSE AND INFO ABOUT SCOUTING. LET’S DO OUR PART TO GIVE ALL BOYS AND GIRLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE PROGRAM.

Adopt-a-Highway Sept 26, 2020. meet at the car wash in Schoolcraft next to Speedway gas station at 9am, it will last about 3 hours. You must be 12 years old. You must wear long pants and bring water,gloves, and a hat. We need every scout and need adults to participate that fall under the age guidelines.

Campout weekend Sept 18-20 at Camp Pioneer cost is $35 per person. Help us clean the campsite and learn some new skills. Payment due by Sept. 15

FEES DUE:
Camp Pioneer  Sept. 15, 2020 $35 PERMISSION SLIP DUE SEPT 15
Oct 1. Philmont $300
Oct. 1 Registration $145