Trail Talk – 9/13/21

TUESDAY TROOP MEETING SEPT. 14, 2021

Tuesday night is our TROOP OPEN HOUSE.  Starting at 6pm until 8pm.  Each scout should bring a friend, relative or a neighbor to the meeting tonight.  We are looking for young people interested in the scouting program. This includes CUB scouts – First grade to 5th grade, as well as Boy Scouts – 5th grade to 17 years old.  We will have hot dogs and chips, also all new prospects will be given a short idea of what we do in our troop.  RAIN OR SHINE.  Indoors if it is raining. Scouts please wear your troop 244 red shirts for tonight’s event.  WE DO NEED SOME SCOUTS TO COME EARLY TO SET UP OUR OPEN HOUSE.  ABOUT 5PM

YANKEE SPRINGS CAMP OUT

September 17-19 , 2021, we will be camping at Yankee Springs campgrounds.  Must sign up by tonight.  We will be joined with Troop 287 for a fun-filled weekend.  Cost is $35 per person.

POPCORN SALES

I have been told we are allowed to start selling popcorn.  Help out your account and sell.  Whatever amount you sell you can receive 37% back in profits for your account.  Sales ends October 26, 2021.

SEPTEMBER 28, Court of Honor

Tuesday Sept 28, there will be a Court of Honor to recognize all the scouts for their achievements over the summer.  The court will start at 7pm. Please all parents and scouts are asked to attend this important event.

Adopt-A-Highway October 2, 2021

Our last pickup date for 2021.  All scouts 12 and older are asked to help clean up a designated section in Schoolcraft.  Please meet at the car wash in Schoolcraft next to Speedway gas station.  Starts at 9am until noon.  Jim Gluys is the leader in charge. We will need adults to help with supervision and safety.

POP CANS AND BOTTLES FUNDRAISER

PLEASE CONTINUE TO DROP OFF YOUR CANS OR BOTTLES.  A BIN IS LOCATED BEHIND THE RED TRAILER AT THE CHURCH.  Tonight there are pop cans and bottles that need to be deposited.  Please pick up a bag or two.  Also 2 weeks ago many of you returned cans and bottles to the store, please bring any money and give it to Sherry for proper reporting.

REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2022

Registration for 2022 season.  Request that fees be paid by November 2, 2021.  Youth $150 Adults $50.  If there is a need for assistance in paying, please see Hank.  At no time should money be an obstacle for joining scouting.