“Dirty Jobs” – Mike Rowe – Website! Check it Out!

Go to: http://www.mikeroweworks.com/scrap-yard/scouting/

Did you know that “Dirty Jobs” Mike Rowe is an Eagle Scout?

Check out his website!

General Information – Misc.

• Troop 88 has three new Scouts who are certified scuba divers.
• Troop needs to name our boat
• There will be no House of Fear this year – maybe the troop will have a Halloween party??????

THANK YOU!!

Kyer H. would like to thank those scouts who helped him on his Eagle project.

****Dues & Camping****

Mrs. Wilhelm would like to remind everyone that dues must be paid and up to date before any scout goes to any camp.

Please see Mrs. Wilhelm and make sure your dues are current.

BSA Training Flyer

For leaders and parents, we provided a good overview of training for leaders, and people associated with making the troop and things happen.

This form can also be found under our Troop pages – under Scouting > Troop 88 Forms > Adult Leader Basic Training 2009

Volunteers Needed!

Troop 88 –

· We have a need for an adult in the FALCON Patrol to step up to be the patrol advisor! (please let Mr. Schmidt know if you are interested)

· The troop held Patrol Leader and Asst Patrol Leader elections have been completed, if you were selected Patrol Leader or Asst. Patrol Leader – please send an email to Mr. Schmidt and your patrol advisor that you have been elected and that you are willing to take on this position for the next 6 months.

· There are plenty of other Troop 88 Leadership positions available, and even more of you that need a position for advance ranks. Please consider taking on one of the following positions. Please talk to Mr. Skalisky if you are interested in one of these positions (Mr. Skalisky will also let the troop know if I have missed any positions that he would like the troop to fill). Also, if/when you are selected/nominated by Mr. Skalisky for one of these troop leadership positions, please let Mr. Schmidt know, so that he can ensure you receive credit in the troop software.

o Librarian
o Chaplain Aide
o Troop Historian
o Quartermaster

· NOTE: scouts and adults – if/when you complete any training classes, please let Mrs. Yost know the following: Who/What/When/ – so that you and the troop receive credit for taking/completing the course.

Thanks,
Mr. Schmidt

In the News

Reminder!

A quick reminder that the first Tuesday of the month all Patrol leaders, Assistant Patrol leaders, and troop guides arrive 30 minutes before the meeting for PLC (Patrol Leaders Council) where all the patrol leaders get together and keep the troop on track to meet its goals for the upcoming month.

On the second Tuesday of the month is the Committee Meeting where all the parents get together and keep the troop on track to meet its goals for the upcoming month.

Training

Anyone aged 18 or over needs to complete the appropriate training.

To take an on-line course, go to the following URL to set-up a MyScouting Account:
http://www.scouting.org/Applications/MyScoutingFull.aspx After successful training completion, you can print off your wallet certificate.

Please send a copy of your training information to Mrs. Donna Yost. (Email: dey57@aol.com or Phone: 720-842-0429)

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