Meeting 11/5/2024

Ray Petree —  November 5, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

Due to winter weather, we will be meeting in the church tonight.

This week, we will be making our Patrol flags! Please bring any items, tools, and materials that you have committed to or may be helpful. We will also hold Scoutmaster Conferences and Board Of Reviews for those of you who have scheduled them.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

11/6: PLC Planning Meeting  (7:30-8:30)

11/12: Court of Honor and Chili Cook-Off
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-52971715-coh

11/22-11/24: November Outing

Troop,

It’s time for our Chili Cook-off Court of Honor! This is a competition for the scouts and prizes will be awarded. Please RSVP and sign up for a slot for either chili or one of the many sides.  If you are bringing chili, please be sure it’s in a crockpot and MADE BY YOUR SCOUT! Families are always welcome. Set up will begin at 630pm and the event will take place from 7-8:30pm.

We look forward to celebrating everyone’s accomplishments and tasting and judging everyone’s awesome chili.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-52971715-coh

Veteran’s Flag Day is coming up quickly! Next Saturday, November 9th, we are still in need of drivers, navigators and scouts. Please consider signing up below for a slot. This will be the last holiday of the season. We ask that every family does at least two holidays.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-49049011-flag
Thank you,
Maureen Reiser
208-596-3115

Spooky Meeting 10/29/79

Ray Petree —  October 28, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

This week we will be having a Jack-O-Lantern competition. Make sure to bring your own pre-gutted pumpkin (not carved) and tools to carve them. We will be carving and competing for prizes. After that, we will be doing some scout stuff.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

11/5: Patrol Flag making + Scoutmaster conferences and scheduled B.O.R meetings

11/6: PLC Planning Meeting

11/22-11/24: Wheeler Geo Area Hiking Trip

Troop,

This week, we will be doing a night hike at Ute Valley Park. Mr Petree will provide glowsticks, but you must bring your own headlamp or flashlight. We will meet in the Eagle View parking lot.

P.S. Troop 187 will be joining us on this hike as well

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

10/22: Ute Valley Glow Stick Night Hike

10/29:   Jack-O-Latern Competition:

Bring your own pumpkin (already gutted not carved) to carve and compete for tasty prizes.

We will also do some scout stuff  🙂

11/5: Patrol Flag Makeing:

Patrol Flag making + Scoutmaster conferences and scheduled B.O.R meetings

11/6: PLC Meeting

Meeting 10/15/24

Ray Petree —  October 15, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

This week we will be doing meal prep for the campout at the barn (10/19-10/20). After that, we will be doing a barn clean-out.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

10/19-10/20: Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours Outing
Hopefully you all got your tickets because this event has SOLD OUT. If you did please sign up on the signup genius so we know to expect you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october
If you didn’t get your tickets perhaps you can contact the event coordinator and plea your case for one more and how you will BE more PREPARED next time.

10/22: Ute Valley Glow Stick Night Hike (Meeting at Eagle View Parking Lot)
Mr. Petree will be providing glow sticks, but BYOHLSS (bring your own head lamp silly scout)

10/29:   Jack-O-Latern Competition
Bring your own pumpkin (already gutted not carved) to carve and compete for tasty prizes.
We will also do some scout stuff ; – )

Troop,

October has been changed to be a local, one night, October 19th to 20th. This will hopefully help a lot of you who have conflicting school and sport obligations.

We will be meeting at the barn on Saturday October 19th at 3:00pm and will set up camp there.

The plan will be to venture out to Manitou Springs to spend a little time at the Penny Arcade before taking an After Dark Haunted Manitou Springs Tour (6:30pm walking tour). I have made arrangements with the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum to obtain a $5.00 off discount, reducing the price of the tour to $13.84 per person. Use promo code BoyScout just above selecting the quantity of tickets you would like..

They have instructed me that these tours sell out so please secure your tickets ASAP at the below link.
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OCTOBER19th AT 6:30PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-stories-of-old-manitou-walking-tours-2024-tickets-947110351557

After our adventure we will enjoy a campfire, tell ghost stories, and camp at the barn. The Quartermaster may swindle us into doing a few things as well…. scarry

Please sign up below to let us know you have purchased tickets and will be attending.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october

Meeting 10/8/2024

Ray Petree —  October 7, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop, 

This week, Austin will give a speech on Fire Mitigation and host a Q&A about Philmont. After that, Nathan will review some Navigation requirements, followed by a game.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

10/15: Meal Prep for October Outing + Barn Cleanout

10/19-10/20: Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours Outing

PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OCTOBER 19th AT 6:30PM
Use Promo Code BoyScout for special pricing.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-stories-of-old-manitou-walking-tours-2024-tickets-947110351557

Please sign up below to let us know you have purchased tickets and will be attending.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october

10/22: Ute Valley Night Hike (Meeting at Eagle View Parking Lot.)

October Outing!!!

Ray Petree —  October 4, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

Based off popular decision at the last meeting the outing for October will be changed to be local and one night, October 19th to 20th. This will hopefully help a lot of you who have conflicting school and sport obligations.

We will be meeting at the barn on Saturday October 19th at 3:00pm and will set up camp there.

The plan will be to venture out to Manitou Springs to spend a little time at the Penny Arcade before taking an After Dark Haunted Manitou Springs Tour (6:30pm walking tour). I have made arrangements with the Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum to obtain a $5.00 off discount, reducing the price of the tour to $13.84 per person. Use promo code BoyScout just above selecting the quantity of tickets you would like..

They have instructed me that these tours sell out so please secure your tickets ASAP at the below link.
PLEASE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR OCTOBER19th AT 6:30PM

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-stories-of-old-manitou-walking-tours-2024-tickets-947110351557

After our adventure we will enjoy a campfire, tell ghost stories, and camp at the barn. The Quartermaster may swindle us into doing a few things as well…. scarry

Please sign up below to let us know you have purchased tickets and will be attending.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-52041617-october

Troop Meeting 10/1/24

Ray Petree —  October 1, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

This week, we will be doing rank advancement, including Nathan teaching a Knots and Lashing lesson, with games at the end to test what you have learned.

The meeting will be at the barn

P.S. The PLC meeting is on Wednesday (10/2)

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UPS

10/2: PLC Meeting

10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

10/18-10/20: Backpack Campout

Troop,

This week we will be having a water balloon fight at Oak Valley Ranch Park. Mr. Petree will be bringing the water balloons.  Come prepared to get wet and bring a towel!

The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UPS

9/24: Water Balloon Fight

9/28,9/29,10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

10/1: RA + Knots and Lashing Lesson

Jefferson’s Eagle Project

Ray Petree —  September 24, 2024 — Leave a comment

Hi troop,

I am doing my Eagle Scout project which is building community garden beds at Woodmen Roberts Elementary School. We will be dismantling the old beds that are falling apart and building new beds for all the families who use the community garden. Please volunteer to help during one of my four build days- 9/28,9/29,10/5 or 10/6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

Thanks,

Jefferson

Meeting 9/17/24

Ray Petree —  September 17, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

This week we will gauge interest and be doing trip prep and meal planning for the 14er base camp. We will go over the gear that you need for the camp-out.

After that, the Life Scouts will help the newer scouts individually with rank advancement.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UPS

9/17: Meal/Trip prep for 14er base camp plus Rank Advancement

9/24: Water Ballon Fight

9/28,9/29,10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

10/1: RA + Knots and Lashings Lesson

Meeting 9/10/24

Ray Petree —  September 9, 2024 — Leave a comment

Troop,

This week we will come up with new patrol names, flags, yells, and more. After that, Austin will give a presentation on the patrol method for the new patrol leaders. You will be sharing some goals you want to achieve as a scout. 

We will play some trust games at the end to help you connect and get to know your patrol better.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND SIGN-UPS:

9/10: Creating New Patrols

9/14: Noah Hatch’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-50808342-noahs

9/17: Meal/Trip prep for 14er base camp plus Rank Advancement

9/28,9/29,10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

Troop,

This week we will be doing trooping planning, which will include everyone. After that, you can work on rank advancement or do something productive.

P.S.: If you are in the PLC, Mr. Petree emailed you the link for the online PLC meeting on Wednesday (9/4).

UPCOMING SCHEDULE with SIGN UPS:

9/3: Yearly Troop Planning

9/4: PLC Meeting (7:30 to 8:30 MST, Online).

9/7-9/8: Austin’s Eagle Project (Rescheduled)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DA5AF2BA1FC1-50597858-austins#

9/8: John Reiser’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-50637024-johns

9/14: Noah Hatch’s Eagle Project

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-50808342-noahs

9/28,9/29,10/5,10/6: Jefferson’s Eagle Projecthttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

Labor Day Flags

Maureen Reiser —  September 1, 2024 — Leave a comment

We are still in need of one driver and two Scouts for tomorrows flag day. If you are a Scout that needs a ride we can make arrangements. Please sign up below if you can help out your troop. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-49049011-flag

Thank you,
Maureen Reiser
208-596-3115

Hi Troop! 

I am doing my Eagle Scout project which is building community garden beds at Woodmen Roberts Elementary School. We will be dismantling the old beds that are falling apart and building new beds for all the families who use the community garden. Please volunteer to help during one of my four build days- 9/28,9/29,10/5 or 10/6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A8A928ABF4C70-50747898-eagle#

Thank you! 

Jefferson

Troop,

This week, we will be going to Wilson Ranch Park for game night. Mr. Petree will be providing the cabbages for ULTIMATE CABBAGE. Please bring any balls, frisbees, or other park games.

Hope to see you there!

P.S.: If you are in the PLC, please let Madden know the times you are available for the next PLC meeting before the next meeting or during the game night.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE with SIGN UPS:

8/27: Game Night

8/31 Miles Eagle Project
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A4AF2FAAFAC52-50459161-westside

9/7-9/8: Austin’s Eagle Project (Rescheduled)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DA5AF2BA1FC1-50597858-austins#

9/8: John Reiser’s Eagle Project
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-50637024-johns

9/14: Noah Hatch’s Eagle Project
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-50808342-noahs

Labor Day Flags!

Maureen Reiser —  August 26, 2024 — Leave a comment
We are one week away from Labor Day. We are still in need of 2 drivers and 3 Scouts. If you are in town, come help out! Sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-49049011-flag
Any questions, just call.

Maureen Reiser
208-596-3115

Hey, it’s Austin.

My project will be a water conservation/forest fire mitigation/habitat restoration effort. This will include ladder fuel clearing in almost 80 acres of forested land, and selective tree removal to restore vital beaver habitat along the tributaries to the North Catamount Reservoir. Both of these will help to protect the drinking water of over 100,000 people in Colorado Springs.

 I need volunteers over the course of two days, September 7th and 8th from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided and refreshments will be available.

Please sign up below.

9/7-9/8: Austin’s Eagle Project (Rescheduled)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4DA5AF2BA1FC1-50597858-austins#/