Boy Scout Troop 648 Scottsdale, Arizona

Troop 648,

Tomorrow is our monthly Troop Activity Meeting. This takes place at 6:00 PM the second Tuesday of every month. This is mainly for adult leaders and volunteers. At this meeting we usually discuss the last outing, the upcoming outing for that month, and the next outing for the next month. It’s good to have the adult leaders for those outings to help to learn, prepare and plan for the upcoming outings to make sure the Scouts have the best chance for a successful event. Other special event leaders are encouraged to come as well; Courts of Honor, Eagle Projects, Summer Camp, etc. Another good example of that is the upcoming Pancake Breakfast. All those involved in helping to plan that event should try to make the next 2-3 Troop Activity Meetings so that we can help to organize and put out word for the event’s specifics.

On a second note for tomorrow – the regular Scout meeting at 7:00 PM will hold at least 2 if not more Boards of Review for Advancement. I have already had 3-4 adult leaders who usually are able to attend have other obligations. I would like to have a strong showing of available Adults at the beginning of the meeting, so that we can assure we have enough leaders able to cover the Scouts requests. If we have enough at the beginning I won’t ask everyone to stay, but if we are short adults we may not be able to have some Scouts get their advancement awards next week. Thanks in advance for everyone’s continued support.

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

I want to thank all the Scouts and Adults that come out this weekend to help Eric, Ian and Arjun with their Life Project. There was a great turn out and we accomplished a lot. We brought 2 trucks filled with tile, roofing and half of a camper – that’s right, we found a deserted half together camper that we managed to disassemble a little, and with Zane’s help move the rest, off the trail paths. There will be plenty of opportunities to finish job on the next outing. Thanks again to all those below as well as adults that helped.

Mr Blair

Troop 648 Scoutmaster

Greetings Troop 648-

Please join us in celebrating Drew’s accomplishment in reaching scouts highest achievement of Eagle Scout!!

Where: Chaparral Christian Church-645 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

When- Sunday March 10, 2019

2:00pm-4:30pm

2-3pm Court of Honor (Worship Center)

3-4:30pm Reception (Choir Room) Please rsvp to Jody at rspmdja@aol.com or message to 310-710-8020

Hello Troop 648, Michael McFetters kindly requests your help assisting him with his Eagle Scout Project. It will be a great community service project benefiting Soldier’s Best Friend (SBF) https://soldiersbestfriend.org/. 
Project Information:Event- Michael McFetters’ Eagle ProjectWhere- Chaparral Christian Church, 6451 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254When- Saturday, March 2^nd, 2019 at 8:30AMWhat will we be doing? We are going to build dog agility equipment.Why? SBF Dog Trainers will use the equipment to train and bond service dogs with veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain InjuryWhat to wear? Class B Uniform and work pants/jeans. Please bring work gloves and safety glasses if you have them.
Fundraising- Please help if you can. Any donation will be greatly appreciated! Please click on my Go Fund Me page for more information. https://bit.ly/2WR0T0r
Thank you for your help and support!  Questions? Contact Michael McFetters at 602-793-1058 or mwmcfetters9@gmail.com

Dear Troop 648 Scout Families:

It’s that time of year again – the Troop 648 Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction!  While it’s only February, April 27^th will be here before you know it.  This is Troop 648’s largest fundraiser of the year.  The Scouts really need your help and support to make this event a success.

Date & Time:  Saturday, April 27 from 7 – 10:30 am

Location:  Scottsdale Chaparral Christian Church, 6451 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale

We all know that “many hands make for light work!”

Silent Auction Items Needed!

I will be leading the charge for the Silent Auction portion of the event this year.  Jody Achor set the bar high last year and she’ll be helping out. 

Scouts are encouraged to solicit or donate items to be included in the Silent Auction.  In years past, Scouts have been very successful in soliciting donations (gift certificates, goods and services) from local restaurants, shops and service providers.  Last year items donated to the auction included tickets to sporting events, concert tickets, restaurant gift cards, Ninja Camp, gift baskets, sunglasses, sports memorabilia and so much more.  The ideas are endless!

To help, we have made two documents available for your use.  The first is a Donation Request Letter.  I would suggest having your son practice his “pitch” before entering a business.  Use this letter as a guide to solicit donations.  This letter is usually a key factor and often essential when trying to obtain donations because it’s on Troop 648 letterhead and includes CCC’s 501(c)3 number. The second document is a Donation Form that you give to businesses once they agree to make a donation.  Make several copies of each document to hand out.  Last but not least, be sure your Scout wears his clean Class A uniform when he solicits businesses.

Please be aware that we are not able to accept alcoholic beverage items or tobacco products as auction items.  It is against BSA policy.

Auction items will be displayed for silent bidding during the event.  Scouts will receive a percentage of the purchase price for each item they secure or donate.  Funds raised will go directly to their individual Scout account.  Their Scout account funds can be used to pay for Scout-related items such as summer camp, new uniform items they grow out of, camping equipment, monthly camp outings, etc.

As you receive your donated items, please email me at barbarastarr@aol.com and bring them to the next Scout meeting.  We will gather the items in preparation for the auction by creating bid sheets and display them nicely.

THE HARD DEADLINE FOR COLLECTING AUCTION ITEMS WILL BE TUESDAY, APRIL 23.  No items will be accepted after this date to allow time to prepare the display.  PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SOLICIT AND TURN IN ITEMS! 

Pancake Breakfast Wish List Items

If you wish to make a donation to the Pancake Breakfast, the troop would appreciate gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target and Costco.  This will allow the committee to purchase items like food, plasticware, paper plates, napkins, etc.

Event Set Up

Our imminent need will be commitments from the adults to help set up on the evening of Friday, April 26 and the morning of Saturday, April 27.  Please put these times in your calendar and look for more emails with details as we get closer.

The Silent Auction couldn’t be the successful fundraiser that it is without your help so happy soliciting and can’t wait to see the auction items start coming in!  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Barb Starr

Will’s mom

barbarastarr@aol.com

623-810-8444

If you are attending the First Aid Merit Badge this weekend, please bring some water and your First Aid Kit. We will start promptly at 10 AM. Break for Lunch for a quick pizza, and hopefully finish around 3 PM. See everyone there.

Mr Blair
Scoutmaster Troop 648

This is the last reminder for the Desert Clean up this Saturday. It will start at 9 AM and go to about 12:00 PM. we will meet at the corner for Jomax Rd and 56th St. Directions below. There is a part of this area that is a dirt road, so drive an appropriate car. Bring water and Sunscreen and work gloves if you have them. We will provide some gloves for those without. Call my cell if you are having difficulty finding the place. (602) 430-8142

Directions:

Drive North on Tatum

Turn right on Jomax Rd

Follow around School to first Stop sign

Turn Right on N 56th St

Road turns into a dirt Road – Clean up team will be at the end of the road

Mr Blair
Scoutmaster Troop 648

Roosevelt Camp is taking Applications for any BoyScout interested in being a Den Chief for any of their Summer Camp Sessions. There are numerous Camp sessions available. You can apply for the position at the link below.

https://www.campr-c.org/joinstaff

As a Den Chief you are asked to assist the staff at camp in order to make the Cub Scouts who attend have the most enjoyable and safe time possible. A parent/guardian is required to accompany you to camp for the session if you are accepted. Most sessions are Thursday to Sunday, but there are a couple during the week as well.

On a person note, Arjun has signed up and has requested the weekend of the 13-16 of June. We would love to have anyone interested join us for a lot of fun.

Mr Blair

Scoutmaster Troop 648

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

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2019InsectStudyMB (Insect Study Merit Badge – Multiple Days) â€“ Butterfly Wonderland

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2019MammalStudyMB (Mammal Study Merit Badge – Multiple Days) â€“ Odysea Aquarium

https://mim.org/events/boy-scout-badge-day-feb-9-2019/ (Music Merit Badge) – February 9th) â€“ MIM

https://scoutingevent.com/010-boilermakersmb (Model & Design Merit Badge – February 16^th) – Boilermakers Local 627

Please email Lee at lshedroff@aol.com for more information  (Stamp Collecting Merit Badge) – February 16^th or 17^th)

https://scoutingevent.com/010-23519 (Nuclear Science Merit Badge – March 2^nd)- APS

https://scoutingevent.com/010-marchhorsemb (Horsemanship MB)-March 24th)-Roosevelt Rough Riders

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2019stemmbu (Animation, Chess, Drafting, Graphic Arts and Game Design)-University of Advanced Tech.-March 30^th

 https://scoutingevent.com/010-2019riflemb (Rifle Merit Badge) – April 27^th)

https://scoutingevent.com/010-2019SoaringEaglesMBClinic (11 Eagle Required Merit Badges) – May 4^th (ALMOST SOLD OUT)

*SAVE THE DATE* Midwestern University Day (Medicine, Vet Med and Dentistry MB) – September 28^th

https://scoutingevent.com/010-septplumbingmb (Plumbing Merit Badge) – September 29^th) â€“ PIPE and UA Local 469

*SAVE THE DATE* Ashley Furniture HomeStore Merit Badge Day (At least 8) – October 26^th at the Tempe Location

*SAVE THE DATE* Grand Canyon Council BIG Merit Badge Expo – November 1st-3rd at the Heard Scout Pueblo Scout Camp (At least 35 Merit Badges)

The “Desert Clean Up” 2019 will take place on the morning of February 9th. We would like to start around 9 am and finish up around Noon. This is a good way to continue to rack up those service hours that are due for each rank advancement, and specifically for Life Rank where Conservation Service Hours are also required. If anyone knows of a deserved place to clean up please let me know. My current choice is an area where we used to live near Jomax and Tatum. A tremendous amount of dumping has occurred there year after year, and it’s a great feeling to make your community and desert landscape look as pretty as it can be. I already have some interested Scouts and leaders who have RSVP’d, but now that we have a date, I’ll ask everyone to let me know whether or not they are able to attend. E-mail me at hornetdermdoc@gmail.com so that we can get a head count. Thanks