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A different way to view the BSA…
      We still deliver the character traits found in the Scout Oath and Law.
      With those values in mind, today we are very much a part of workforce development!
      Employers tell me that they always need kids with a good education.
      But, what they would really like is people who come to work on time, don’t lie, don’t steal
            from the company and who will give a full day’s work for a full day’s pay.
      Those are character issues, not educational issues.
      People are seldom fired over reading, writing, and arithmetic… educational issues.
      People get fired over character issues…
      trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
      Your education is what gets you the interview.
      Your education is what is required to get the job you want.
      However, it is your character by which you keep that job.
      Let’s get personal…
      Families don’t break up over educational issues.
      Relationships break up over character issues…
      trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
      So… is character important?
      Tell me how football, baseball, and soccer will help a person keep his job.
      Tell me how sports reinforce traits that contribute to a successful marriage, business,
            or employment relationship.
      Scouting reinforces traits that are fundamental to being a successful parent, employee,
            employer, citizen, or partner in any relationship.

by John Thurston, retired Scout Executive from Corpus Christi, Texas

Upcoming Deadlines:

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. 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!
  *Climbing Merit Badge: #7 Knots. Demonstrate the ability to tie each of the following knots. Give at least one example of how each knot is used in belaying, climbing, or rappelling. a. Figure eight on a bight; b. Figure eight follow-through; c. Water knot; d. Double fisherman's knot (grapevine knot); and e. Safety knot.
  *Wilderness Survival: Most only need to light a 3rd fire without matches.

Climbing: Wilderness Survival:

Graham Graham

Cory Cory

Connor Connor

Josh Mark

Christopher Ben

Tom

Matt R.

Mitchell

Cody

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): August 1-6, 2009 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Find preliminary details at 2009 NOAC Open to ALL OA members! Some of us from 935 will be going, more details to come this winter!

Philmont Buckeye Council Crew: June 11-24, 2009. Requirements: age 14 by January 1, less than age 18 at June 24, First Class or higher, subject to physical requirements, approximate cost $1400, plus personal gear needs. Contact Jeff Pickett at Buckeye Council for details: 2009 Philmont Contingent. Crews will fill up - don't wait to get your deposit in!

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. Contingent will fill up - don't wait to get your deposit in!

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: 8/26/2008