Troop 68

Scouting for Food – We will meet on Saturday November 7^th at 9am at the Woodland Presbyterian Church parking lot to pass out bags.  We will then meet at 10am on the following Saturday, November 14^th to pick up food items.  Scouts need to be in field uniform.  We need parents to volunteer as drivers for this event.
Veteran’s Day Flags – Scouts will be needed to assist with putting up flags at the Woodland Cemetery on Tuesday, November 11^th.   We have also been asked to help with the ceremony at the Woodland Court House that morning.  Scouts should plan on being at the cemetary by 7:30am in full field uniform.  Afterwards we will set up chairs at the courthouse.  The ceremony will start at approx. 11am.  That afternoon flags will be taken down at the cemetery aat 4pm.
Merit Badge Saturday –  Some of you have not yet turned in your request for Merit Badge Saturday!  The event will take place in Winters on Saturday, December 5^th.  Registration closes on November 14^th.  Classes fill up quickly!  Be sure to turn in your requests ASAP!  We still need a couple of adults to volunteer to help out with this event!

Court of Honor – Our fall Court of Honor will be held on Tuesday, November 17^th at 7pm at the Scout Cabin.  We are asking each family to bring one dozen cookies to share.

Summer Camp – Troop 68 will attend summer camp at Camp Kern in 2010.  Camp Kern is located on beautiful Huntington Lake just east of Fresno.  Our first deposit of $50.00 for summer camp will be due in January!
Trailblazer District Merit Badge Trail Drive – The dates for this event will be February 27^th, March 6^th and March 20^th.  If you plan on attending you must attend all 3 days!  More information will be announced when it becomes available.

NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training will be held May 14-16 and May 21-23 at Camp Pollock.  If you are First Class or above and 13 years of age or older then you should seriously think about attending this incredible leadership course. 

Annual Planning Meeting – Scouts and parents are asked to attend our annual planning meeting on Tuesday, November 10^th at 7pm at the Boy Scout Cabin.