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July Break: We've returned from another successful summer camp with lots of great memories and accomplishments! Photos should be posted soon. We have no meetings scheduled for July, so enjoy your time off, guys. We'll reconvene in August for canoeing, softball and some other fun activities. And, since there are no meetings in July, you can always use this time to complete a merit badge...or two.

August Family Camp (Aug 14-16): We'll stay at East Harbor State Park and do some tubing and hiking. We need a preliminary head count by the Court of Honor on June 2nd. Permission slips and a $20 down payment will be due by family night at summer camp. Please see Mr. Irwin for more info.

OA Ox Roast (Aug 22): This year's Order of the Arrow Ox Roast at Seven Ranges is going to be bigger and better! Events will include a 5k run, Indian Dance Team demonstrations, Buckskin games, training for adult leaders and advancement for youth. Field sports and the water front will be open and offering the mile swim, 3D archery targets and much, much more. So come on out and feast with the Lodge! Our own Alex W. is the Ox Roast Chairman this year. Click here for more info.

Merit Badge Conference (Aug 22): A registration form has been posted for the Buckeye Councils' 8th Annual Merit Badge Conference at Seven Ranges. This is an excellent opportunity to earn a merit badge that you might not normally consider. Then, visit the OA Ox Roast for lunch or dinner. Act fast before the classes fill up. Registrations close Aug. 5.

Fall Court of Honor (Sept 22): Families are invited to join us at 7:15 p.m. in the church sanctuary as we honor those who earned awards this summer.

Newest Arrowmen: Congratulations to Steven, Trevor, Josh and Mr. Reed for their recent induction as Ordeal members of the Order of the Arrow! They've been recognized by their fellow scouts as those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and for their leadership in cheerful service to others.

Pioneering: Congratulations to Mitchell for earning Pioneering Merit Badge at the Westark Spring Camporee. Most of our guys still need to splice a rope to earn the merit badge, so keep working at it!

Medical Forms: BSA National has introduced a new medical form for 2009. This single form replaces the Class 1, 2 & 3 forms used previously. This form is optional for Summer Camp, but will be mandatory for National Scout Jamboree. Click here for more info.

UPDATE: National Scout Jamboree: July 23-August 4, 2010. A partial third Jamboree council troop has been awarded to Buckeye Council - But there is only about 25 youth slots available: CALL BUCKEYE COUNCIL OFFICE NOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!! It WILL fill up this winter! See below under 'Summer Activities' for more information.

Save Your Newspapers: There is a new green & yellow dumpster in the parking lot of the Church. Please bring in any newspapers or other paper products for recycling! (no phone books or cardboard, please.)

Homesickness: This is a fantastic article from a past Scouting magazine issue pertaining to dealing with homesickness. It gives a lot of good advice for leaders and parents pertaining to how we should deal with it. Please pay specific attention to the section titled 'Set up a no-call policy'. We have had to deal with this issue frequently, it is not unusual. This is a reason we do not allow cell phones to be seen at campouts. While we can't control use inside a tent, we hope parents will understand, support, and reinforce our position to your sons. Not a Happy Camper

CHECK YOUR GARAGE We are missing a tent and tent parts. Please take one more look around and please return any gear!!

Upcoming Deadlines:

NOAC: Last chance to get in on this. See details below.

Misc:

New Uniform Information: 2008 New Uniform Guide.pdf They're on sale at Council now! Old uniforms will be phased out. So when they're gone, they're gone!

Partial Merit Badge Status: The following is a list of names that I am still holding partial merit badge cards for: but only until the deadline! Guys - you've done the hard work, all you need to do is one or more lingering requirements and you can knock off one or two merit badges!
*Wilderness Survival: Most only need to light a 3rd fire without matches.

Wilderness Survival:
**Deadline 9/30/2009

Cory

Connor

Cody

Ben

Graham

Welcome to the latest iteration of the Troop 935 website! Take a look around; if something isn't working right let me know. If you would like anything added, let me know that as well. All of the important paperwork you should need are hopefully readily available in one of the four headers on the left under 'Documents'. We have a few things to do here yet, including adding more to our picture pages and try a password protection area for family contact information, committee meeting minutes, Scoutmaster reports, Scout account status, summer camp payment status by Scout, and other things. For any of you 'old timers' out there, there are plenty of things that are missing and gaps that need filled in, please feel free to contribute or offer missing details!

Summer Activities 2009 & 2010:

National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC): Sipp-O Brothers: Now is the time to sign up for one the top Scouting events of the year, the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference this August 1-6 at Indiana University. Join with 7,500 other Arrowmen for the best training available (on pretty much any OA or Scouting subject you want), afternoon competitions and games, vendor displays, professionally produced shows each night, fireworks, the OA museum, and just plain fun. You will even have a chance to schmooze with Region and National Officers and can melt-down a credit card at the Trading Post just oozing with OA goodies. Of course, for the rare few who like this sort of thing, there is said to be patch trading going on. The fee is $395. To sign up or for more information on NOAC, contact Jim Holman (330-345-8154, holman.2@osu.edu). Event details at 2009 NOAC. Get signed up NOW - there is only TWO more slots left!

Order of the Arrow High Adventure (OAHA): 2009 applications are out for high adventure crews at Philmont, Northern Tier, and SeaBase. The basic jist is that you go out for a week of service and work then you spend the following week taking part in the progam of your choice! Our lodge may offer help to defray the costs (fees are $150 to Philmont & Northern Tier, $500 to SeaBase plus transportation). You pick the week on your application. Find more progam details at 2009 OAHA Open to ALL OA members!

National Scout Jamboree: July 23-August 4, 2010. Requirements: completed 6th grade or age 12 by June 30, 2010, & less than age 18 at Aug 4, 2010. First Class or higher by Jambo, approximate cost $1500, plus personal gear needs. Contact Jeff Pickett at Buckeye Council for details: 2010 National Scout Jamboree. UPDATE: A third Jamboree council troop has been awarded to Buckeye Council - But there is only about 25 youth slots available: CALL BUCKEYE COUNCIL OFFICE NOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED!!! It WILL fill up this winter!

Click for information on 2010 National Jamboree!

This Month's Schedule

A PDF version of each program year is available in our 'Unit Information' link on the left menu.

Event Color Key:

Troop function - All Scouts are expected to attend & adults leaders are needed to attend.

Troop adult leaders and/or junior leader function - All Scout parents are encouraged to attend,
adult leaders need to attend, and junior leaders may need to attend.

Council/District/Sippo Lodge function - voluntary training and other Scouting activities.

Pack activities or other service hour opportunities.

Federal/Religious Holidays or other notable non-Scouting events.

School functions (JA � Jackson; NC � North Canton; GR � Green; MA - Manchester).

For Council's latest calendar: Buckeye Council Calendar

Last updated: 5/10/2009