Scouts completing the hike will have an opportunity to purchase the Valley Forge trail Medal. They will be given questions to answer on the hike in order to earn the medal. After this hike, our campers won't be so quick to complain about the camping conditions they feel they have to endure!
Pancake BreakfastThis Saturday 12/78:00 - 11:30 Sell Those Tickets! |
There are only 16 slots available at this point for scouts. Therefore, reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. The trip is expected to cost approximately $225. Reservations and a deposit are required by January 6, 1997. FPlease see the enclosed letter and flyer from Assistant Scoutmaster Todd for additional information.
As in the past, each patrol will decide what items they are responsible for providing. Items may include presents, food, household items. Watch for news from your patrol leader. In addition, each patrol will be asked to donate a particular type of food (beverage, vegetable, desert) for the holiday meal that we will be assembling for the family.
The final December meeting - on the 16th - will be a wrapping party for the service project. Wrapping paper will be provided by the troop. Thank you for sharing the spirit of the season.
Each scouting family is responsible for selling ten $4 tickets. Whether you sell the tickets or not, you are expected to turn in $40.
One tip for scouts who encounter resistance at the door when selling, is to remind the folks that even if they were to not attend, their contribution toward the ticket price is tax deductible. This tip is courtesy of both the Marketing Department and our Tax Department.
The Promotions Department promises a return appearance of Troop 5's own "Flaming Sombrero", probably on coffee duty. He better not be late with the coffee again.
One definite highlight is that they get to miss a day of school on Friday in order to drive the six hours north to New England.
The trip cost will be approximately $75, which includes sleeping accomdations in the gym, lift ticket for two days, a breakfast and a dinner. Out of pocket expenses will include two lunches, one on the way up, and the other on the way back.
| Scout Combo (lesson, lift, rental) | $55 |
| Scout Lift Only | $35 |
| Adult Combo(lesson, lift, rental) | $40 |
| Adult Lift Only | $28 |
| Adult Not Skiing* | -0- |
Please fill out the enclosed flyer and return it to Brian by December 16.
This is Troop 5's way of thanking the church for providing us with a meeting place and allowing us to store our equipment and trailer at the church.
Unfortunately, this edition of the Ant Hill Times went to press before the actual event, so we do not have a list of names of those in attendance.
Rock Climbing will start again in the Spring. Currently, some of the ropes and harnesses need to be upgraded maintained. Interested scouts should see Chad to let him know that you wish to participate.