New Eagles nesting in Troop 94

Congrats to Aaron M. and Brad S. for becoming the newest Eagle Scouts in the Troop 94 fraternity. Celebration was the beginning of a great night for the Troop and Webelos from Pack 94 and Pack 131. Electronics overnighter with most of the Scouts (but not the Scoutmaster) making it through the night without sleep. Great job guys.
Awesome job with cleanup and being on top of it before 7 a.m. without having to be reminded.
Sorry for not having better photos but will post if I can receive some from the "school photographer!"

EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Who: Aaron M. & Brad S.

What: Eagle Scout Court of Honor

Where: Son Center - Lewistown (Old School Building)

When: Dec. 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

*Scouts please meet at 6:15 to set up and practice the ceremony.

Why: To celebrate these two magnificent Eagle Scouts!

Questions? Comments?

Call Brad or Aaron

PLEASE WEAR UNIFORM!!!

Webelos Monday

Remember that the Webelos II from Pack 94 are visiting Monday. There are activities planned and I look forward to the Boy Scouts bringing the material to run the meeting. Additionally, it's also Troop Committee meeting night to go along with Q & A with the Webelos parents.
Look forward to a great meeting and opportunity to recruit some new Scouts to the Troop.

MESSAGE FROM MS. DEB:
Good morning everyone,
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. If anyone from your unit is planning to help at the Night at the North Pole this Friday, December 4 please look for me in front of the old Family Pharmacy building at 5:30pm. The coordinator is to advise me of our assignments before then so I'll follow up as soon as I know.
Also as a reminder, if you are planning to walk in the Christmas parade please plan to have your units meet in the Bellefontaine High School parking lot across from the fairground entrance prior to 11:30am, Saturday December 5th. We will start lining up at 11:30am to walk at noon. Please remind your boys to dress for the weather. Units are encouraged to bring their unit flags for them to be carried during the parade. We will end the parade at Our Daily Bread with cookies and cocoa being provided for everyone participating. Please plan to have your parents pick the boys up at Our Daily Bread (223 Oakland Square - across from the Fire Department)immediately following the parade (approximately 1pm). I have purchased candy canes for us to distribute along the parade route with recruiting information for our district so hopefully we'll all have some new boys soon.
If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. If you know of anyone not included in this email please forward it to them. Have a great rest of the week and I hope to see everyone on Friday night!

Yours in Scouting,
Ms. Deb
Blue Jacket District
Activity Chairman

Court of Honor

Adam, Zach, Matt, Jon, Ryan, Brendan, and Dylan stand after receiving their rank advancements at Troop 94's Thanksgiving Court of Honor celebration.

Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving prep

Successful Cooking

I heard today that Mrs. Brannon "was very pleased with what the boys prepared. She commented they really outdid themselves. By making the extra things this enables her to not have to do as much, which she really appreciated."

Great job Troop 94. There's lots to be proud of in making the firefighters' holiday better!

Brandon at work on Eagle project for Habitat

HELP WANTED!!!

Saturday Brandon is working on his Eagle Scout project. Please come dressed for work and weather - bring digging shovel(s), garden rake, regular rake, and anything else which may aid the landscaping of this home.
Located on Railroad Street between West Sandusky and County Road 130, just off West Street.
Be there by 9 a.m. and the more showing to help the quicker it will go. Estimated time done will depend on number of helpers, but please give part of your day to help a fellow Scout with this important project.
See all in the a.m.

Veterans Day Service

Thanks to all who made it to the Veterans Day service at the church. Troop and Pack Scouts did an outstanding job and represented the Units, the church and Scouts extremely well. Lots to be proud of as was mentioned to me by members of the church.

ITEMS OF NOTE
• talked for more than half-hour with Brad tonight. Sounds like he is doing really well and having great time, enjoying his basic training. He'll be home during Christmas and he is looking forward to stopping by our meeting. He did receive the letters we wrote and wa thrilled to hear for all of us. He sounded great.

• Lots of great plans in the works for the troop. Sorry I haven't updated regularly.
ITEM 1: Brandon is working this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. On his Eagle Scout project at one of the habitat houses on Railroad street just off West street, a stones throw northwest of old Gillespie oil (sorry don't know new name). Bring gloves, rakes, shovels other landscaping tools to work.
ITEM 2: Court of Honor is Nov. 23, with several Scouts set to receive rank advancements.
Troop also plans to use this night to celebrate Tthanksgiving. The pine trees and Viking patrols are working on several side dishes. The SPL is planning award presentation and we're going to start off preparing a couple fishes to take to Bellefontaine firefighters on thanksgiving.
ITEM 3: Troop meeting on Dec. 28 will be at the Son Center with an overnight planned as well. Electronics, a talent show and other fun games on in the works. Adults are welcomed to join, if interest please let me know.
ITEM 4: Popcorn will be handed out Monday and prizes will be given at court of honor.
ITEM 5: Night at the North Pole is Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m.; the annual Christmas parade is the next day. We meet before 11:30 at fairgrounds; parade begins at noon; and pickup will be at Out Daily Bread as we are again collecting items for them.
ITEM 6: Dec. 14 Webelos from Pack 94 are visiting so I look to gave a great showing of both Scouts and adults.


Sorry if typing is a bit off, but updating from my phone.

Veteran's Day Service tonight

Reminder that Troop 94 is assisting with the Veteran's Day service at our church tonight.
Service begins at 7 p.m.
Supper begins at 6 p.m.; (Cost is by donation)
I look forward to see all there this evening.
Thanks for all you do for Scouting,
Scoutmaster Jim

What to bring

Monday's meeting is one for compass and map work. Bring your compass and a flashlight to be able to see in the dark.

KNOWN TROOP 94 EAGLE SCOUTS

Troop 94 Eagles
A B
1
2 Chaney, Luke 6/12/01
3 Corwin, Lloyd 2/16/04
4 Cromes, Adam 4/28/04
5 Cromes, Brad 12/17/01
6 Dye, Alex 11/13/2003
7 Hawkins-Propst, Anthony 9/30/08
8 Hill, Matt 10/20/2004
9 Hogan, Jacob 8/2/01
10 Hogan, Phillip 12/16/04
11 Kennedy, Ben 4/21/98
12 Lamb, David 1/1/87
13 Lantis, Jeff 12/12/1983
14 Lantis, Stephen 1/10/89
15 McKenzie, Chad 6/30/88
16 Mitchell, Jay 5/4/01
17 Morris, Aaron 3/19/09
18 Morris, Justin 2/10/05
19 Patrick, Jamie 6/23/05
20 Regula, Gregg Allyn 3/17/87
21 Shields, Nathan 5/7/08
22 Staley, Brad 9/2/09
23 Stierhoff, Matt 8/8/06
24 Stout, Dusty 5/5/99
25 Ward, Aaron 6/24/02
26 White, Chris 11/30/00
27 Williams, Kevin 8/26/04
28 Woolf, Brien 3/26/01
29 Wroten, Greg Couldn’t find DATE (spelling wrong?)

List current 9/22/2009

Letter from Brad

I'm excited to report I received a letter from Brad today and he writes of a great experience his having so far. He seems to be doing quite well and writes of many scout lessons learned which are obviously paying big dividends for him. I'll be sure to bring the letter next week to share with all.

Much discussed

MONDAY WRAPUP
We had a productive discussion about our weekend camping at the Camporee. Issues discussed included, making sure the chuckboxes were ready to go before arriving at camp and better use of our time.
I was pleased with the inclusion of the Webelos into the weekend activities and interaction between them and the Boy Scouts - seemed from my perspective there was lots of good.
Setting up camp in the rain was a thorn in everyone's side, but as most adults know, these are the memories that we share later.
Following review time, organizing the chuckboxes proceeded. We made a short list of items the troops needs for both itself and the patrols.
Connor presented some T-shirt ideals to the troop and informed the Scouts the cost was about $8 each, and I believe the patrols are going to proceed forward with patrol shirts as well as a possible Troop shirt - all through classb.com - very cool designs.
I spoke with 3 Scouts concerning advancement and I'm excited to know there should be at least 5 for the next Board of Review.
This coming week, the Scouts (and adults) if they like, are encouraged to bring paper and pens to write Brad a letter. I plan to package all of them together for mailing, unless someone wishes to mail their own.
Also on Monday, we're preparing for Webelos Woods by reviewing the requirements for the pins to be able to help teach the classes. The Troop Scouts wish to spend the weekend camping outside at WW, but they know there is a need for two adults, as I will not be spending either night at the Son Center. Free weekend of camping and food is provided, since the Scouts are working; we just need a head count to allow for food prep.
See all Monday.
Scoutmaster Jim

POPCORN HITS

MYSTERY HOUSE CLUES WEEK 1
Blue Jacket – Logan County
1. My house is one of the oldest in the area
2. I live near a big body of water
3. I live near a movie theater
4. My hometown became the location of the first concrete street in America
5. We are B.H.S. Football Fans!

CAMPOREE PARTICIPATION BIG

Camp Birch here we come
A big weekend of camping is planned and the Troop is looking forward to joining with the Pack 94 Webelos at the Chillicothe Fall Camporee.
Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the church, departing by 6 p.m.
The Patrols have menus planned and (hopefully) food on the way.
We're taking close to 30 people, including adults, between the Troop and Webelos Scouts.

OTHER ITEMS:
• Brandon has his Eagle project around the corner and we're looking forward to assisting with it.
• Brad has reported back and seems to be doing great.
His contact information is:
Pvt. Staley Bradley A-787MPBN
3rd Platoon
2230 Iowa Ave, Building 939
Ft. Leonardwood, MO 65473

Then on the back of envelope, put a '3' and circle it, to help indicate which building his located.

On Monday, we plan to prepare for Webelos Woods, if we're needed. I'll know more after Thursday's Roundtable meeting.

Aviation Camporee

Aviation Camporee flies off without delay
We had an outstanding time at the NT Fall Camporee Aviation themed event at the Urbana Airport. All the Scouts in attendance were able to complete the requirements for the merit badge as well as have the opportunity to fly in an airplane. Some of the Scouts even had the chance to take the controls of the aircraft, while others in the back seats were force to endure the sudden plunge in altitude created by the younger Scout pilots.
Even though we didn't spend the weekend camping at the airport, it was a fun Saturday day out.

Sept. 19 weekend info

Aviation Merit Badge this weekend
• Meet at the airport by 7:30 a.m.; call me on my cell if you can't locate me near all the other Boy Scouts.
• Pack a sack lunch; I'll bring a cooler with water; bring your own cup.
• Pickup time Saturday is approximately 4 p.m., depending on each Scout's schedule and how the airplane rides work out, causing delays in completing other areas for merit badge. Stations are to be open after the 4 p.m. hour for anyone needing to complete a requirement.
• This is a Saturday only event for T-94 - sorry do not have proper adult leaders available to spend the weekend

Monday's meeting

THERE IS A MEETING MONDAY, SEPT. 7

If you receive information about me canceling Monday, Sept. 7, meeting, please disregard as WE ARE STILL MEETING.

Originally, I was going to cancel but my Scouts have informed me there is LOTS to discuss. So those in attendance will be discussing. Including: sign-ups for Show & Sell popcorn; PLC; Chillicothe Camporee; Wednesday's recruitment carnival.

Sorry for my confusion.

Troop Items to Note

List of Eagles also wanted

- Still in need of two adults (one needs to be trained) to attend Sept. 18-20 NT Camporee at the Urbana airport. I have to work Friday night. Scouts were to be asking parents for help, but haven't hear of any volunteers to date. Back-up plan will be to leave early Saturday, spend the day and return Saturday evening.

- Also, I'm looking for a list of Troop 94 Eagle Scouts and year received from anyone who may have into. I have Nathan, Anthony, Aaron and Brad, but would like to have others if possible.

- Need at least 2 adults for Oct. 2-4 weekend at Camp Birch during Cub Scout Family Bash. Troop is helping with event and its activities. Troop will be camping with Pack 94 and sharing in food (cost to be determined; camping fee free). Since I'm chairing this Cub event is why I need at least 2 adults to be around for Troop Scouts if needed.

- Troop 94 is planning to attend Chillicothe Fall Camporee Oct. 9-11 along with the Webelos II from Pack 94 at Camp Birch. Native American's is the theme and this will be a great opportunity for the first-year Troop Scouts to knock out food planning and cooking requirements.

- Webelos Woods Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at Son Center. Troop volunteering to participate in activity pins for Webelos. Free weekend of camping.

- Have any questions, call me on my cell.

See all on Sept. 14 for next Troop gathering.

Troop elections were also held last night.
The results are as follows:

Troop Senior Leadership
SPL - Tylor S.
ASPL - Brendan B.
QM - Zach B.
Scribe - Matt B.
Librarian - Jon N.
Historian - Bryan W.
Chaplain's Aide - Dylan Cor.
Troop OA Rep - Connor M.

Viking Patrol
PL - Jon N.
APL - Dylan Cor.
QM - Adam V.

Pinetree Patrol
PL - Dylan Col.
APL - Matt B.
QM - Ryan D.

Please congratulate all of these fine young men on their new positions.

NO MEETING MONDAY AUG. 24

Please remember there is no meeting this week (8/24/09).
For those who haven't turned in NT Fall Camporee form signed by a parent, you need to bring it in with $10 and give to Brendan B.
Also, still in need to two adults for weekend at airport.

You’re invited to the First Christian Church’s Troop 94 Summer Court of Honor
• 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 in Bethany Hall
• Help us celebrate as Troop Scouts receive their Merit Badges
• Rank advancement for Tylor
• Summer camp video from week at Camp Birch
• Ice cream social as Scouts are pairing up to bring
half-galloon and toppings to share.
See all Monday - sorry for late notice — Scoutmaster Jim

PLANNING AHEAD

Bring your home calendar, your school calendar, your dog's calendar as we plan to sit and discuss the upcoming year. The intent Monday is to discuss activities for the upcoming Scouting year and get some plans moving toward activities.
We have two camporees on the horizon, but need to know if Scouts want to go and what adults will be joining the fun outings.
Another campout opportunity in October, and a canoeing trip that still has not taken legs.

Also, we need to discuss the upcoming service time at Rally at the Peak. Lots of opportunity here for the Troop, but little interest shown by the Scouts in doing a good turn - something we need to discuss.

See all Monday at 6 p.m.

Connor at NOAC

In a brief e-mail from Connor he said things at NOAC were "awesome."
Here he is pictured with the Tarhe Lodge contingency banner which is used for the group's walk into the arena show at Indiana University this week.

BOARD OF REVIEW NEXT

On Monday we'll have our Summer Board of Review for those ready for rank advancement.
Then on Aug. 18 we'll have our next Court of Honor. Additionally, we'll share the slideshow from summer camp at Camp Birch, so invite all your friends and family to see the fun we have.
Other items of note:
• A canoeing trip is being considered for August, but no date at this time. Currently Scoutmaster Jim has several previous commitments that date back more than a year and additional adults are needed to get the boys on the water.
• Popcorn is around the corner and info will be coming soon.
• Workers, both Scouts and parents, are needed for Rally at the Peak, in order to help the troop's efforts. See Ms. Deb for details.
• Info on the Fall Camporee is out and the cost is $10 per Scout. There is a waiver form needed to be signed, so Scouts bring your parents and funds this coming week so we can get both into our files. The Aviation themed merit badge camporee will include plane rides for as many Scouts as possible. The flight order will be determined via time-stamps on when Council receives payment and registration forms. This is a great opportunity for a fun learning experience.
• The Troop is signed up to help at the Oct. 2-4 Cub Family Bash. This will be a free weekend of camping with only cost for Scouts being food. Also, at least 2 adults are needed for the weekend.

Records night

Monday Mrs. Schrader will be on hand to sit with those who want to discuss and hopefully finish the Emergency Prepardness merit badge. Photos of home kit and personal kits are acceptable.
Troop meeting is a big step to next week's board of review because several scouts need items signed in books, so be sure to bring books into the meeting.
Remember board of reviews are only scheduled every 3 months, so the next two weeks are important.
Keep Brendan, Zach, Kris, Mr. Aiken and Brad in your thoughts as they travel to Chief Logan this week.

SERVICE TIME

Flag retiring ceremony is Saturday. Be at Fairground by 9:30 a.m. to help set up for the 10 a.m. event being conducted by Pack 94 Cubmaster Tom.

MONDAY'S MEETING

Our meeting Monday will have to take place in the park as it is Vacation Bible School week at the Church.
Also, there is a Troop Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday.
Lastly, anyone interested in attempting to schedule some upcoming activities? Let's start looking at the calendar for next year!

Brad's Project

Brad's Projec

NEWS & NOTES
1. Brad received approval from the city parks department for his project - congrats!
2. Anyone interested in volunteering in helping with the Blue Jacket District Cub Scout Carnival event this Friday night, can show up no later than 6:15 p.m. in uniform ready to help. Food and sleeping arrangements are free if you help. Bring a sleeping back and PJs. Depart by 9 a.m. Saturday. Any questions, see Ms. Tawnya.
3. Then at 11 a.m. Saturday, help at the Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta is needed to aid in running the races. Any questions see Ms. Deb.
4. Our Daily Bread is being served by First Christian this Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Show up in uniform if you can help.

Chief Logan

Chief Logan campfire. Notice the 'hill' in the background.

Brad's project

Jerremy works on moving fallen trees from the walking path near brad's
project.

Back to work Thursday

PROJECT WORK WITH BRAD
We'll be back out at Brad's project working Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Anyone able to help is encouraged to bring a garden rake and gloves to help move the debris off the trail.
Have questions, call Brad.

MERIT BADGE REPORT

42 of 58
According to the records I received, Troop 94 completed 42 of 58 possible Merit Badges at summer camp this past week.
Way to go - this is fantastic!!!!

Message from Ms. Deb

Hello fellow Scouters
All Logan County Scouts (Boy Scouts, Venture Crew, Ship, Cub Scouts and Scouters) have been requested to participate in repainting the fence of the Logan County Fairgrounds. This project is slated to take place this Saturday, July 11 starting at 7 a.m.
Breakfast, lunch and supplies will be provided. I need to know by Wednesday, July 8, how many Scouts/adults will be available to help with this project so please reply if you can or cannot be part of this great community project.
Contact Ms. Deb if interested.

Helping Brad

MONDAY'S MEETING
Don't forget we're meeting from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the park where Brad is working on his Eagle Scout project.
Bring rakes (both lawn and garden types), shovels, weed cutters, branch clippers and anything else you think will be helpful.
Brad is on the home stretch with his project and reaching the Eagle rank and all the help possible will be appreciated.
Please ask you parents, grandparents and anyone else who can HELP to come chip in on the effort.
See you Monday night.

End of week

Well we made it though the week. To knock on wood, Friday was a banner day. The TI scouts accomplished lots toward advancement and had a great time in the process.
Family night saw Several families arrive and a couple are now camping with us tonight. Breakfast is at 9 with closing flag to follow before departure, which should put us in town by 10:30-11 am. We'll be parking at church. If time ivaries, I'll try to call.
Several good things came from week but at campfire I learned that Jon and Zach found some money and did scout thing and turned it in - way to go guys.
Night and thanks for allowing your son this wonderful experience.

Work and games

Friday is here. Boys are busy finishing up merit badges this morning and they schedule camp wide games this afternoon. TI scouts are out on 5 mile hike. I won't publishes lots today as I'm working on video for tonights campfire. Hope to see many of you here. And remember tonight is not go home nite as Saturday is go home day. Oh I forgot. Many of the boys were under the stars again last night.

Trash collection from Thursday

Bryan makes fire

Bryan completed a big part of the firem'n chit by starting a fire and
keeping it burning for more than five minutes.

TI guysbat water polo

The Tecumseh Island Scouts Bronson, Bryan, Jon and Dylan engage in a
game of water polo thursday.

Thursday remains

The boys take a look Thursday at the wettness left after the early
morning rain that soaked soaked a few of them who wanted to stay under
the stars.

Rainy night

Rainy night has put many sleeping bags on the the line. Five attempted to survive the rain but ended up in tents huddled together. Cots are drying.

Tough chewing at breakfast

Mid week update

Friday was another great day with many accomplishments.
Ryan connected on his first attempt with qualifibg during shotgun merit badge, becoming just second scout this week to do so.
Brendan, Zach, jon, Dylan cor., Bronson tackled the climbing wall. Bryan finished the fishing merit badge, one of three boys in camp to do so.
Dylan col. Is closing in on merit badge No. 5. Grandpa Dean has met his match with one tough stump.
Connor and his buddy rolled their row boat and were able to turn it back over without much effort.
Tylor is surviving after nearly breaking his nose day one, got run over by a bicycle day 2 & didn't get to SCUBA day 3.
It's raining tonite and the boys have put up to protects from rain. Although not all are out. Some elected for the tent tonite.
Zach and Tylor were able to bring the 10 pound weight to the top of the 10 foot pool.
Adam appears to be on verge of have his archery skills.
Others are here, if nothing else, they are having a great time.
Donuts and beer (Birch Beer that is) were a Hugh morrow boost tonight. Sorry parents but sometimes this is all it takes to get over the midweek blues.

Dork production crew

Memeners of the "dork goes to camp" a movie epic from the t94
production studio.

Brendan cleaning his rifle

Bronson at rifle shooting

Rowing merit badge

Connor at the climbing tower

Gathering for lunch

Wednesday lunch time

Wednesday flag

Midweek

Wednesday is off to good start. All the boys seemed in good spirits and looking forward to the day. Another night under the stars for most. Even with some light rain they adapted with tarps and ponchos. Dawn hike was fun and early.

Jon's fire

Jon poses with his first fire requred for his firm'n chit.

Astronomy

Merit badge work for several who choose to take this elective merit
badge.

Jon at work

Jon is at the tail end of a record number of trays cleaned by one
scout for the week at camp.
Even though the staff was chanting "Billy" it is Jon who posted the
record Tuesday evening.

Dork brain trust

Believe it or not this is some of the brain trust behind the smash hit
"Dork" on YouTube. They are in the planning stage for an epic feature
film of "Dork Goes To Camp" - George Lucas better watch out for these
crafty scouts.

At camp before donuts ... I mean supper. Thanks Archer for paying us a visit

Your guess is as good as mine

Sorry for not updating today, bit I've been busy working by taking photos for Fridays campfire. What I do know is I supervised grandpa dean & john's removal of 5 stumps from our campsite. Dean, Tylor and myself discovered SCUBA so got wetter than others. I left John in charge and for what I know they haven't left camp. Right now john's do his laundry but not offering his services for cheap. I hear Thursday grapvine that Bryan is now a beginner swimmer which is a hugh confidence boost. Another night and several scouts spent a second night under the stars.

Camp laundry

John clean clothes at camp Tuesday.

Tuesday breakfast

A not so thrilling breakfast, but filling.

Ready for action

Grandpa Dean is holding down the campsite and defending it from the
great Birch kitty.

Troop 94 Gateway

A Troop 94 campsite is a welcome to camping site.

Bryan makes new friend

Bryan made a new friend during Monday's open swim.

3 Amigos

Jon, Bronson and Matt soak up the fun after afternoon free swim
Monday. Bronson says hi mom and that Scoutmaster Jim says it's best
not to call home each night. Besides too much fun to have to be in the
phone right now, but maybe in a day or so if needed.

Dylan trying to be serious but without much help from Adam

Dylan and Adam (I walk on my shoestrings and trip myself) V.