Hello Scouts,

Well done by the combined Panini Monkey and Valkyrie patrol in winning week one of the scouting skills competition. Next week: fire building and team-building games. Come ready to compete.

Congratulations:
Jackson – Tenderfoot

On to the update:

1) Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm is the Scouting Carnival to help build interest in our Cub Scout packs. Our troop with run games and provide food. The patrols each made a plan for an activity, game, or demonstration that they will prepare for the participants. Each patrol should have representatives there. Scouts should plan to arrive at 5:30 to help set up.

2) September 21 – SPL Elections – any scouts interested in being our next SPL, should talk to Mr. Wilcox. As a reminder, candidates must have completed NYLT. Also any scouts who would like to be ASPLs, should speak to me to be considered.

3) September 29 – Oct 1 – District Camporee. Super fun district campout with a day of competitions (that we ruled last year). Highly encourage all scouts to attend.

4) September 21st – PLC after meeting. All troop leadership is required to attend and all non-leadership is highly encouraged to attend.

5) October 27 – 29 – Potential additional campout at Peaceful Valley. This was not on the original plan, but because the Camporee is in September rather than October, we have an opening. We will hold the campout if there is enough interest.

6) Remember to wear your CLASS A UNIFORM next week. Starting in September, we will be enforcing that scouts are wearing uniforms to all of the meetings. If a scout does not wear their uniform, they will not be allowed to participate in the game during the meeting.

I think that’s all for this week. Thank you all.

Mr. Wilcox

Hello Scouts,

Small turnout today competing against the Creek football game, but hope everyone had a good time.

Here’s the update:

1) Good job everyone who sold peaches this year. Mr. Jackson sold the last few boxes at the meeting tonight, so we successfully sold nearly 1,100 cases of peaches!

2) Remember to wear your CLASS A UNIFORM next week. Starting in September, we will be enforcing that scouts are wearing uniforms to all of the meetings. If a scout does not wear their uniform, they will not be allowed to participate in the game during the meeting.

3) September will be Scouting Skills Month in preparation for the Camporee. Patrols will compete in scouting skills challenges for prizes and GLORY!!!! Next week: knots and lashings.

4) Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm is the Scouting Carnival to help build interest in our Cub Scout packs. Our troop with run games and provide food. The patrols each made a plan for an activity, game, or demonstration that they will prepare for the participants. Each patrol should have representatives there.

5) September 29 – Oct 1 – District Camporee. Super fun district campout with a day of competitions (that we ruled last year). Highly encourage all scouts to attend.

6) September 21 – SPL Elections – any scouts interested in being our next SPL, should talk to me. As a reminder, candidates must have completed NYLT. Also any scouts who would like to be ASPLs, should speak to me to be considered.

7) September 21st – PLC after meeting. All troop leadership is required to attend and all non-leadership is highly encouraged to attend.

8) October 27 – 29 – Potential additional campout at Peaceful Valley. This was not on the original plan, but because the Camporee is in September rather than October, we have an opening. There will be a sign-up soon on the troop website. We will hold the campout if there is enough interest.

I think that’s all for this week. Thank you all. 

Mr. Wilcox 

Hello Scouts,

Hope you had a good meeting. Sorry I could not attend. 

Here’s the update:

1) Peaches arrive today! Expected time is 6:00 pm but watch your e-mail for updates. 

2) Saturday, August 26 at 8:00 am – Peach sale at Hope. Scouts who attend will split the profits.

3) Sunday, August 27 at 5:00 pm – Planning meeting for high adventure trips 2024, SeaBase and Northern Tier. If you are attending either of these trips, please plan to attend.

4) Sunday, August 27 at 6:00 – PLC. If you have a leadership position in the troop, please plan to attend. All scouts encouraged to attend.

5) September 8 – 10 – 14er Campout. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP, so we can plan where we will camp. We will climb Greys and Torres. Scouts must be 14 or accompanied by an adult to attend this campout.

6) Wednesday, September 13 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm is the Scouting Carnival to help build interest in our Cub Scout packs. Our troop with run games and provide food. We will do more planning soon, but please, plan to volunteer.

7) September 29 – Oct 1 – District Camporee. Super fun district campout with a day of competitions (that we ruled last year). Highly encourage all scouts to attend.

I think that’s it. Let me know if you have any questions and see you at the peach pickup tonight.

Mr. Wilcox 

Hello Scouts,

I had this all typed up Thursday night but apparently it failed to send. Apologies it is so late.

Thank you to everyone for attending the court of honor tonight and for all the great food that everyone shared. Congratulations to everyone who earned merit badges and rank advancement tonight. It is great to see all your hard work pay off.

Also a special congratulations to:

Julian – Super Scout
Jakob – Leadership Award
Shelby – Scouting Spirit Award

Now to the updates:

1) MEETINGS WILL MOVE TO HOPE starting next week, August 24. Also, there will be a PLC after the meeting. All scouts with leadership postions should attend.

2) Sunday, August 20 – Adult Leaders Meeting at 6:00 pm. Note the time change.

3) August 26 – District Fishing Derby for those who need to complete the Fishing merit badge requirements at Lake Lehow. Advanced registration is required. If we have enough scouts interested, we can make this a troop event. Otherwise, scouts can register and go on their own. Please, let me know if you are interested or register here (also let me know): https://denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2983193&orgkey=1703&ReturnURL=//denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/1703/2023-08-01/1703/0/

4) September 8 – 10 – 14er Campout. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP, so we can plan where we will camp. We will climb Greys and Torres. Scouts must be 14 or accompanied by an adult to attend this campout.

5) September 29 – Oct 1 – District Camporee. Super fun district campout with a day of competitions (that we ruled last year). Highly encourage all scouts to attend.

6) Peaches should be delivered on August 24 or 25. Please, plan to turn your orders and money at the court of honor on August 17. There will also be an in-person sale on Saturday, August 26 at 8:00am. Any scouts who participate will split the proceeds.

7) I was asked to include this link to the Colorado chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This is an important organization that is there to support anyone who is suffering from depression or considering hurting themselves. Everyone should know that there is help out there. https://afsp.org/chapter/colorado/?_kx=i_qXlk9-q98BU4-kkIH74l-nyaNspkktywujkDZVlyY%3D.NcEaHs#events

That’s all I can think of right now. Please, let me know if I’ve forgotten anything or if you have any questions.

Mr. Wilcox 

Hello Scouts,

I hope everyone enjoyed the last meeting at the park. As you’ll see below, next week we have our court of honor at Sundance Pool then back to the church. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the pool next week.

Here’s the update:

1) August 17 – Court of Honor at Sundance Pool. We will need scouts to volunteer as MC (reminder: this is a requirement for the Communications merit badge)
Swimming from 5 – 6 pm
Pot Luck 6 – 7 pm (details below)
Court of Honor 7 – 8 pm
We must be out of the pool by 8:00 pm

Pot Luck Assignments:
Valkyries – Dessert
Panini Monkeys – Side dish / salad
Pyromaniacs – Main dish
Nighthawks – Main dish
Butterside Down – Chef’s choice

2) Sunday, August 20 – Adult Leaders Meeting, 7:00 pm at Hope

3) August 24 – Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) after the regular meeting – all scouts with leadership positions are expected to attend; all scouts are encouraged to attend.

4) August 26 – District Fishing Derby for those who need to complete the Fishing merit badge requirements at Lake Lehow. Advanced registration is required. If we have enough scouts interested, we can make this a troop event. Otherwise, scouts can register and go on their own. Please, let me know if you are interested or register here (also let me know): https://denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2983193&orgkey=1703&ReturnURL=//denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/month/1703/2023-08-01/1703/0/

5) September 8 – 10 – 14er Campout. Location TBD. Scouts must be 14 or accompanied by an adult to attend this campout.

6) September 29 – Oct 1 – District Camporee. Super fun district campout with a day of competitions (that we ruled last year). Highly encourage all scouts to attend.

7) Peaches should be delivered on August 24 or 25. Please, plan to turn your orders and money at the court of honor on August 17. There will also be an in-person sale on Saturday, August 26 at 8:00am. Any scouts who participate will split the proceeds.

That’s all I can think of right now. Please, let me know if I’ve forgotten anything or if you have any questions.

Mr. Wilcox