Boy Scout Troop 648 Scottsdale, Arizona

Troop 648 Adult leaders and Parents,

We are still looking for at least one more parent/ adult leader for the upcoming outing in Willow Springs. We currently have 2 adults going, and with the number of Scouts that have RSVP’d it would be nice to have at least 1 more. Please let Andy Gay or myself know as soon as possible.

Mr Blair

Troop 648,

This Monday 5/27/19 at 10:30 there is a great opportunity to show our community how much we appreciate there support and commitment to Scouting. We have been asked to be the Color Guard for a Memorial Day Ceremony at a Retirement Community in North Scottsdale. Currently we only have one Scout signed up and we need at least 2 -3 more. Please consider this as not only a way to show your patriotism and Troop pride, but to support your community. The details are below. Please contact me as soon as possible so that I can make sure we have enough Scouts to support the event.

The troop participants will arrive at 10:30AM, to go over the area – it can also be a little confusing once you drive in to find the front entrance. You will be met at the front reception desk at 10:30AM by the contact person, Sharon Rose.  

Your troop will bring:
American Flag, Posts

Our address:
Maravilla Scottsdale
7325 E. Princess Blvd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Parking:
When you enter the gates, before you enter the courtyard with the fountain, take your first right turn, and park anywhere along that side in the parking spaces. The main entrance is in the courtyard with the fountain through the black iron gates.

TIMELINE

10:30AM         Start music on the PA system

10:45AM         Doors Open

11:00AM         Welcome/Introduction (Bob Bailey) – hand mic to troop if needed

Presenting the colors + announce playing of taps (Troop)

Taps (Guest Bugler)
National Anthem (Khani Cole)
Pledge of Allegiance (lead by resident)

Troop will post the colors

11:15AM         Keynote Speaker introduction (Bob Bailey)

Keynote Speaker: Col. Philip Smith

11:40AM         God Bless America (Khani Cole)

America The Beautiful (Khani Cole)
Announce Taps & the retreat of the colors (Bob Bailey)

Taps (Guest Bugler) 
Retreat the colors (Troop)
Close ceremony (Bob Bailey)

12:00PM          Ceremony ends. Crowd disperses to Ironwood Grille for lunch. All participants are invited to lunch after the Ceremony.

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

Troop 648,

Calling all Patriotic Scouts and families. Troop 648 is planning to meet at the National Cemetery on Pinnacle Peak Rd to participate in the Flag Placement on all the grave sites of the brave men and women who have fought for our freedoms and are buried in the cemetery. Some of these heroes were killed in action and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We should be honored to be able to participate in this event. There will be a sign up in Scoutbook in the next day or two. Here are the details:

What: Flag Placement Event
When: 5/25/19 (Saturday)
Location:  National Memorial Cemetery of AZ
        Corner of N Cave Creek Rd and E Pinnacle Peak Rd
Time:  Meet at the stage area at 6:30

Details:  
Recommend getting there a little earlier and parking outside the Cemetery’s main entrance in Pinnacle Peak, and walking in to the meeting point. 
Should last until about 8:45
FREE DONUTS!!!!!!
Contact Mr Blair or Mrs DeBarros for more information

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

A quick reminder that Mr Parizek needs all Scouts to turn in any remaining Ticket sales and donations from the Pancake Breakfast. Thank you.

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

Just a quick reminder that tonight at 6 PM we will holding the Troop Activity Meeting. It will be held at the new Scout Meeting room (also known as the Teen Activity Room) on the CCC campus. See you tonight

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

Troop 648,
This week’s meeting will be back in our new meeting place on the Church Campus (Teen Activity Room). We’ll be starting on our First Aid Meetings lead this week by Isaac.

Also we will be supporting our CubScout Troop with their Crossover Ceremony tomorrow. I’ll be asking a few volunteers to help with building, maintaining and extinguishing a fire for the ceremony. If you are interested in helping, or need fire building for rank advancement please be at the meeting a little earlier – about 6:30-6:45.

See everyone tomorrow

Mr Blair
Scoutmaster Troop 648

Troop 648,

This is a reminder that this week’s meeting will be held at the White Chocolate Grill Restaurant in Scottsdale. It is located at 7000 E Mayo Blvd (bear the corner of Mayo Blvd and N Scottsdale Rd. It should be a fun event for the Scouts to get a look at the behind the scenes happenings in a busy city restaurant. Please have the Scouts there no later than 6:30, so we can be respectful of the time and generosity of the owner. There will be food provided to the Scouts, so bring them hungry. See you all this week.

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

Troop 648,

Just a quick reminder that we’ll be having our PLC meeting at 6:00 tomorrow in the “New Scout Meeting Room”, also known as the Teen Activity Center. Following the Meeting there will be a speaker from Not My Kid which will take place in the Choir Room (which will probably still smell of delicious pancakes). I will not be able to attend the meetings, but Dr Komar has volunteered to fill in. Have a great week everyone

Mr Blair
Troop 648 Scoutmaster

Hello Scouts and Scouters!

Scouts, are you looking for a fun summer job where you can gain experience as a leader and be a role model to young Scouts? Parents, are you looking for some peace and quiet in your house for this summer?  The Cub Scout Camp Directors are currently seeking additional Scouts to staff at the Cub Scout Summer Day Camp at the Heard Scout Pueblo, as well as Camp R-C Cub Scout Family Residential Camp in Payson!

For Scouts 16 and above, these are paid positions, including room and board.  For Scouts aged 14-15, Counselor in Training staff positions do not receive financial compensation but do receive room and board.  Camp R-C also has a Den Chief/Junior Staff program where 12 to 13-year-old Scouts and a parent can volunteer for a session and see what it is like to work at summer camp while gaining experience for future summers!

There is a preference for Staff that is available for the entire program, although if a staff member must leave early to join their Troop for camp or another opportunity, the Camp Directors may be able to work that into the staff schedule.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Dates:  May 30 – June 15, plus set up and take down dates before and after camp.

Day Camp runs from 3:00-8:30, Monday through Saturday, with set up and take down time each day.

Staff in valley will be able to go home each day while working in the afternoons and evenings over the three-week period.

Available positions:

·         1 Arts and crafts Director (age 16+)

·         1 Games Director (age 16+)

·         2 Staff in Games (ages 14+)

Please contact Camp Director Amy.Manke@gmail.comfor additional information. 

Camp R-C Residential Camp

Dates: May 31 – June 23, plus set up and take down time.

Camp runs one to two sessions weekly, Scouts stay at camp during and between sessions.

Available positions:

·         1 Staff  Nature Lodge (age 16+)

·         1 Staff Trading Post(age 16+)

·         1 Staff BB’s Shooting Sports (age 16+)

·         1 Staff Archery (age 16+)

·         1 Asst. Climbing Tower Instructor (age +18)

·         Counselors in Training (ages 14-15) positions available for any areas that Scouts are interested in.

·         Den Chiefs/Junior Staff (ages 11-13 with a parent) roles are available for every session. 

Camp R-C is unique in that it has a Den Chief/Junior Staff program through which younger Scouts ages 11-13 and a parent can attend a session at R-C and assist in program area of their choice.  It is a great opportunity for a young scout to essentially intern for a session and find out if working at summer camp is a passion that they can pursue over future summers! It is also a great opportunity for young Scouts to bridge over from a young Scout to a role model and leader at camp.  R-C can use Den Chiefs’ support at any of its sessions, so please feel welcome to see what fits on your schedule!

If you are interested in Camp R-C, please visit https://r-crocks.com/staff or contact ray.rbarc@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you,

Matthew Roger Graham | Program Director

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    2969 N. Greenfield Rd.  Phoenix, Arizona 85016
P 602.955.7747  Ext. 229 |  C 928.246.9376

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Hello Troop 648,

Please don’t forget to bring all Pancake Breakfast Silent Auction items to the meeting tomorrow night. As mentioned previously, tomorrow, April 23, is your last chance to submit items for the auction to give time to create bid sheets and display sheets.

Those that submit auction items will receive a portion of the final bid amount. These funds will be placed in the Scout’s Troop account. This is a great way to offset Scout-related costs throughout the year.

Thank you for your support!

Barb