The Snow Sports Merit Badge will be a joint Scout and Venture Crew activity.

All scouts who are 14 years old, or who will be 14 years old this year, are eligible to participate in the snow sports merit badge.  The snow sports merit badge class will be taught on February 8-9, 2020 at Paoli Peaks Ski Resort in Paoli, Indiana.  The merit badge class will include classroom instruction by the ski patrol and the tuning/tech shop.  There will be three, one hour ski classes taught on the slopes.  The cost is $75 per scout and includes the two day merit badge class, two day lift tickets and two days of ski rentals.  Parents may also take advantage of the two day ski rate including all lessons.  There may be some funding to help defray costs.

We are planning to share meals for all scouts and will be collecting $10/scout.  We will have more information about accommodations on Monday.  We are looking for a suitable cabin.

There will be a short meeting for parents and interested scouts on Monday, February 3, 2020 after the regular scout meeting in the East Somerset Baptist Church gym.  We will need a final headcount that night.

If you have any questions, you may text our Advancement Chair, Heidi Weatherly at 606 309 4922.

As a reminder this Friday night 1/24/20 will be the troops popcorn reward movie night. All scouts who sold at least $200 is invited. It will start around 6:30 p.m. and end later that night.

As a reminder, TONIGHT will be the first night, and the best night, to sign up for any merit badge classes for summer camp. The classes fill up fast so pick your classes early.

Also, all scouts that are 14, or who will turn 14 by the end of this year, Mrs. Weatherly needs to talk to you and your parents about doing the Snow Sports Merit Badge on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Please meet right after scouts in the gym at East Somerset Baptist Church.

The calendar for January and February 2020 is now updated on the website (Click here to view.)

This week we have the Chamber of Commerce Coat Check service project (Thursday, 5 pm to 7 pm) and Mill Springs Memorial service project (Saturday, 1 pm to 2:30 pm). This month we will also be discussing what classes you hope to take at summer camp. First payment will be due February 3.

Check out the complete list of activities.

Just a simple reminder for this weekend’s campout to bring the following items along with your usual gear, Full Class A with Neckerchief, a cup that can hold hot liquids, and WARM gear to keep you warm for the weekend.

As a reminder, this Monday is the troop’s monthly PLC meeting. All Patrol Leaders need to show up at 6:15 p.m. Items we will be discussing include: 1) selecting where we will be hiking Saturday, Dec. 14; 2) finalizing plans for the Mill Springs Reenactment campout Nov. 1-3; and, 3) discussing plans for the Nov. 18 Court of Honor.