Boy Scout Troop 648 Scottsdale, Arizona

Hello Everyone.  I hope everyone is having a great summer so far.  I know the Summer Camp Group is working hard on Advancements and Merit Badges right now, but I wanted to share with you some upcoming opportunities the Council has set up for Merit Badge Clinics:

Here are some of the links to the upcoming Merit Badge Clinics (all of these will fill up fast!):

 https://scoutingevent.com/010-odyseaaqu1 (Mammal Study Merit Badge)- Odysea Aquarium

https://scoutingevent.com/010-odyseaaqua2 (Mammal Study Merit Badge)- Odysea Aquarium

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2018MBU (Over 20 Merit Badges) – Merit Badge University (Registration opens in August)

https://scoutingevent.com/010-miningbagdad (Mining in Society Merit Badge)- Bagdad Mine Freeport-McMoRan

https://scoutingevent.com/010-odyseaaqu3 (Mammal Study Merit Badge)- Odysea Aquarium

https://scoutingevent.com/010-insectstudy3 (Insect Study Merit Badge)-Butterfly Wonderland

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2018citinationmb2 (Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge)-Arizona House of Representatives

https://scoutingevent.com/010-21421 (Mammal Study Merit Badge)- Odysea Aquarium

https://scoutingevent.com/010-21422 (Insect Study Merit Badge)-Butterfly Wonderland

https://scoutingevent.com/010-octcapenvironsciencemb (Environmental Science Merit Badge)-Central Arizona Project

https://scoutingevent.com/010-ashleyfurnmb (Over 7 Merit Badges)-Ashley Furniture HomeStores Day (Registration opens in August)

 https://scoutingevent.com/010-novevironmentalmb (Environmental Science Merit Badge)-Central Arizona Project

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2018DecOceanographyMB (Oceanography Merit Badge)-SEALIFE Arizona

To stay up to date, please join the Grand Canyon Council Facebook Page

In our meeting on Tuesday 7/10, I will be going over the Cyberchip requirements as well as some online privacy videos.

As part of the yearly Cyberchip “recharge” you should be looking at the requirements for the cyberchip for your grade at https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/.   Although not required for a recharge, creating a new personalized contract between you and your parents regarding Internet usage is highly recommended.

I’ll have Cyberchip patches for those that don’t already have one and have all the requirements met as well as will sign off on any recharges (so bring your cyberchip card ).

Hello Troop Families,

We will be meeting at the Blair home for this week’s meeting – 12018 N 60th Pl, Scottsdale. Enter the community through the guard gate located at the south side of Cactus and 61st Pl. After going through the gate, take a right at the end of the street. Then take second right onto 6oth Pl. The house is the second one on the left – 12018.

We will be covering aquatics requirements and activities in their pool. Please be sure to have your swimming suit, towel, and handbook with you.

Contact Dr. Blair with questions – 602-430-8142.

Greetings!

We have a service opportunity this week to help the Arizona Scouting Museum. The project will involve loading items that are part of a large donation to the museum into a truck. The project is in Mesa and will start on Friday, 6/22/18 at 8am.

If you are able to help, please contact Mr. Butler: dean@arizonascoutingmuseum.org

If you are able to assist but need help with transportation, Mr. Butler will setup a carpool from CCC. Anyone who attends will get service hours. Please bring water.

Thanks!

Hello Troop 648

My apologies for being late on this post, but wanted to share some pictures from Drew Achor’s recent Eagle Scout project. Drew asked that we pass along a hearty ‘THANKS!’ to all who participated and made it a great success. The contact at the beneficiary, Phoenix Children’s Project, was ‘over the moon!’

And under the subject of ‘Troop 648 Scouts in the News,’ please click on this link to see how Drew is ‘Making a Difference’ in his community. Congrats on some well deserved recognition Drew!

Scoutmaster T648

Greetings!

This is a reminder that we will hold our Troop 648 Parent & Committee Meeting this Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00pm in the CCC Conference Room.

We have a busy agenda to cover, including: Pancake Breakfast Recap, Scoutmaster Transition, Upcoming changes to Council Dues, and Summer Camp information & logistics. We will have plenty to discuss, so I hope everyone can make it.

Thanks!

Jacob R Benyi, Committee Chair

Hello Troop 648

Please join our hosts, the Conrad Family, this Sunday June 3rd as we celebrate Troop 648’s 59th Eagle Scout, Ryan Conrad! Some details:

• Time: 1:00pm
• Where: North Mountain Park Visitor Center
• Address: 12950 North 7th Street (south of Thunderbird Road)

All Scouts and Scouters should be dressed in their Class A uniform. This will be a fantastic ceremony and celebration, so if you are in town and available, please plan to attend. You can RSVP Ryan’s mom, Elizabeth at elizconrad072110@gmail.com or let me know if you have any questions.

Congratulations Ryan and see you on Sunday!

Scoutmaster T648

Event: AZ on the Rocks – Off-site Meeting
Where: AZ on the Rocks – 16447 N 91st St #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
When: May 29, 2018 5:15-7pm

NOTE: Please RSVP to this event below using the link to Scoutbook.

Greetings Troop 648,

The Troop meeting for Tuesday, May 29th is an off-site meeting at AZ on the Rocks. This will be a great opportunity to learn and experience rock climbing in a safe and temperature controlled environment. We will have two dedicated staff members from AZ on the Rocks instructing and guiding the Scouts for this event. The cost for this event is $20 per Scout (payments made to AZ on the Rocks).

****All participants will need a digital waiver, and for those under the age of 18 this must be completed by their own parent – no exceptions. Everyone needs a digital waiver on file, even if they have been in and completed a paper waiver in the past. The waiver can be filled out directly online at www.azontherocks.com and we ask that these are completed prior to arrival.

SCOUTS SHOULD BE THERE at 5:15 for 5:30 start time and ending at 7pm

AZ on the Rocks
16447 N 91st St #105, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 502-9777
http://www.azontherocks.com

Many thanks to Aidan Brown for organizing this event. Looking forward to seeing you there!
If you haven’t already, please RSVP for this event through Scoutbook

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Hello Troop 648

A reminder for those participating in the flag placement ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery, Saturday, May 26th. We will try to meet near the plaque wall honoring the five branches of the military at about 6:45am.  Flags and announcements start at 7:00am and we should be done around 8:00am. The Cemetery is located at 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Please wear your Class A uniform. Scouts can earn service hours by attending and all Scouts, family, friends, etc. are welcome.

Scoutmaster T648

Greetings!

This is a reminder that we will have our May Troop Activity Committee Meeting tonight, May 8, at 6pm at CCC. All leaders, parents, committee members, (and anyone generally interested) are welcome.

Also for those attending Summer Camp, please don’t forget your Merit Badge sign up forms.

Thanks!

Mr. Benyi