Boy Scout Troop 648 Scottsdale, Arizona

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

Hello Troop 648

Some final notes regarding our Pancake Breakfast annual fundraiser:

• If you have time and are willing to help tonight, please come to the church any time from 5pm on. We will be setting up the room with decorations, putting out silent auction items, and a variety of other tasks. Remember, your Scout will earn money ($!) by helping tonight (and tomorrow). Many hands make light work.
• If you are working tomorrow, we start at 6:00am. Scouts and adults are welcome!
• Please wear your Class B uniform (red T648 t-shirt, Scout pants/shorts, socks, Scout attitude :o)) tomorrow only.
• Team Bacon – David likely has or will be making arrangements to get the bacon to you. Please bring your cooked bacon to the church tomorrow morning between 6-6:30am.
• We have another awesome silent auction planned. However, if we have low attendance, then prices won’t be maximized. You can help by making sure your guests join us tomorrow!
• Silent auction and raffle will end at 10am. Winners do not need to be present. If a winner is present, we will exchange winning bid $s with the item so they can go home with their purchase. Raffle winners can take home their basket after 10am as well.
• Remind your Scout to sign in and out so we can accurately keep track of their hours worked.

A huge THANKS to all who have helped get us to this point and in particular to Jody A and Clara K for their work on the auction and baskets, Rick P for his help with sales and other financial tasks, David for his work with all the breakfast duties, Kevin K for his unending support and marketing efforts and John and Lisa A for coordinating and donating the awesome signage!

See you soon!

Scoutmaster T648

          

Hello Troop 648

A few last minute comments about Family Campout starting tonight:

• Lots of activities to do including hiking, mountain biking (must have a helmet), advancement (bring your Scout Handbook), and Geocaching!
• When you arrive and if the ranger is at the entrance, tell them you are camping at the Youth camp with Troop 648
• Looks like we will see a low of 49ËšF tonight and 53ËšF tomorrow night. Highs expected to be in the low 80s
• If you will be there for Saturday night dinner, remember to bring an entree and a side dish to share during our Potluck dinner
• Click here for a map of the park. The ‘Youth Group Area’ is in the upper right hand corner.
• If you have any questions, please email me (dmcfetters@gmail.com) or give me a call (602) 793-1058

See you tonight!

Scoutmaster T648

From 2014…

Hello Troop 648

A message from Jody Achor regarding the Pancake Breakfast:

I hope that the past few weeks have found you busy with collecting items to auction at our Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction. The countdown is on and we are only 18 days away!

I will be at tonight’s meeting to collect any items you may have ready to go. Please keep in mind if you have a basket of items that you plan to have at the auction — you will need to itemize the items with a value list and to have the basket covered (with clear cellophane) and presentable.

I am available to answer any questions you may have!

Kindest regards,

Jody Achor
310-710-8020
rspmdja@aol.com

PS – don’t forget those patrol baskets items either!!