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2013 Spring Court of Honor

courtofhonorTROOP 200 SPRING COURT OF HONOR

Northwest United Methodist Church
Chapel in the Woods (Indoors if Raining)
Sunday, April 14, 2013
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All family members are welcome to come and celebrate their Scout’s hard work!

Refreshments will be served at the end of the program.
All Scouts need to wear their full Class “A” uniform.
The cut-off date to turn-in merit badge blue cards to Mr. Vidosh or
Mrs. Pitzer is TUESDAY, April 2nd.

Please contact either of them if you have specific questions.
If you have other questions contact
Eric or Kim DeWeese at ekdeweese@ameritech.net
Ph: (614) 527-0937

Kroger Community Rewards Program – 2013

Due to the implementation of Kroger’s new privacy policy to NOT share personal customer information, we will no longer be able to allocate the amount of money based on what you spend to your scout’s account.  The money received from Kroger will all go to the Troop general fund, just like the Spaghetti dinner proceeds do.  There are still other opportunities to earn money for your scout account like the fall popcorn sale and spring flower sale.

Troop 200 participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. This program is used to help our scouting families earn money that will go into the Troop 200 Fund.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Kroger Community Rewards Program is a yearly program where they pay money to the participating groups. The groups receive quarterly payments for cycles ending in January, April, July and October. The amount Kroger pays out is a share of the total spent by ALL participating groups during that quarter. As such, we never know how much will be received each time. If you want more specific information on the program, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com.

When we do receive a payment from Kroger, it includes a detailed report showing the Kroger card number, name and amount earned for each person from our single group. We then add this money to the Troop 200 Account.  To participate, you must have a Kroger Rewards Card AND register that card at Kroger.com.

EACH YEAR you must select Troop 200 as the group you want to earn funds for. You can make this selection starting April 1st of each year. If you don’t choose by May 1st, your purchases won’t count until you do make a selection. If you aren’t sure, check your online account with Kroger.

You can only change your group every 6 months. Friends, family, and/or coworkers can register to help earn extra funds for the Troop.   The group you have selected should show on the bottom of the Kroger receipt.

Per Kroger guidelines, the following purchases are NOT counted towards you quarterly spending total: alcohol, tobacco, government‐assisted pharmacy expenses, postage stamps, Kroger gift cards, Green Dot Prepaid Cards, gift certificates, bottle deposits, lottery and promotional tickets, fuel, fuel center purchases, office services and Sales Tax. It DOES include out‐of‐pocket co‐pays for non‐government‐assisted pharmacy programs.

HOW TO REGISTER:

Go to the Kroger website: www.krogercommunityrewards.com  Log-in to your Kroger.com account (set up new account if you haven’t registered before)Select COMMUNITY REWARDS
Select Edit Community Rewards Program Information

  1. Enter # 82001; Select SEARCH
  2. Select the Radio Button for: BOY SCOUT TROOP 200 (You will see the address listed is my home address since that is where Kroger sends the quarterly earnings check.)
  3. SAVE the changes

 QUESTIONS/CONTACT:

Karen Klosterman
Troop 200
(614) 562-7547
kkloster@columbus.rr.com

2013 Fishing Campout on Lake Erie [Cancelled]

Unfortunately, this campout has been cancelled due to low registration

  • Download PDF Flyer
  • You will need to bring your own fishing poles, but bait will be provided.
  • All those fishing who are 16 years of age or older need to have an Ohio fishing license.
  • Swim test can be taken on May 19th with the troop.
  • There will be a stipend paid to all approved drivers, with a gas allowance.
  • We will be Troop tent camping on Friday and Saturday night.  Please bring your normal warm weather camping gear, along with Rain gear.  Storms pop up out of nowhere along the lake.  Be prepared.
Drop off your son Day: Friday
Date: June 21, 2013
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Pick up your son Day: Sunday
Date: June 23, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Destination Port Clinton, OH and Lake Erie
What to Bring ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
YES Camping Gear
???? Cool Weather Gear
???? Cold Weather Gear
YES Passed the BSA Swim Test
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$70 total per Scout or Adult.  $35 deposit must be paid by 5/24 and is not refundable after June 4 except in approved instance of emergency or unique circumstances Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link
Meals EAT On the Road FRIDAY – DINNER
Yes SATURDAY – BREAKFAST
Yes SATURDAY – LUNCH
Yes SATURDAY – DINNER
Yes SUNDAY – BREAKFAST
Event Leader(s) Drew McCartt Phone: 614-403-4886
N/A Phone:
Emergency Contact(s) Drew McCart Phone: See Above
N/A Phone:
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY

2013 Advancement Campout

Drop off your son Day: Friday
Date: May 17, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Floor and Decor (old KMart) Parking Lot on Park Mill Run
Pick up your son Day: Sunday
Date: May 19, 2013
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Floor and Decor (old KMart) Parking Lot on Park Mill Run
Destination Camp Falling Rock, 12637 Houdeshell  Road, Newark, OH 43055
What to Bring ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
Yes Camping Gear (Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Pillow, Personal Mess Kit, Rain Gear, Weather Appropriate Class B clothes, dress in layers, warm dry footwear, and personal toiletries)
Yes Cool Weather Gear
Yes Cold Weather Gear
Yes Rain Gear (as needed)
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$14 Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link
Meals EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE FRIDAY – DINNER, Cracker Barrel (snack) before lights out
????? SATURDAY – BREAKFAST Patrol Cooking
????? SATURDAY – LUNCH Patrol Cooking
????? SATURDAY – DINNER Patrol Cooking
????? SUNDAY – BREAKFAST Grab and Go
Event Leader(s) Ed Nydegger Phone: 614-203-6029
Richard Orris Phone: 614-353-2552
Emergency
Contact(s)
Ed Nydegger Phone: 614-203-6029
John Pirt Phone: 614-832-0336
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY, but VERY HIGHLY recommended

 

2013 West Point Campout

Grab the PDF version of the 2013 West Point Campout Itinerary.

Drop off your son Day: Thursday
Date: April 25, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Pick up your son Day: Sunday
Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Destination Westpoint, US Military Academy
What to Bring ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
YES Camping Gear
YES Cool Weather Gear
YES Cold Weather Gear
NO Summer Camp Gear
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$100 Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link

Also bring money for at least 2 fast food meals, and shopping at the West Point gift shop.

Meals EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE THURSDAY – DINNER
Troop Cooking FRIDAY – BREAKFAST
Troop Cooking FRIDAY – LUNCH
Troop Cooking FRIDAY – DINNER
Troop Cooking SATURDAY – BREAKFAST
Troop Cooking SATURDAY – LUNCH
Troop Cooking SATURDAY – DINNER
Grab N Go SUNDAY- BREAKFAST
Fast Food SUNDAY Lunch and Dinner
Event Leader(s) Ron Gilliland Phone: 614-746-4447
Ron Roman Phone: 614-582-8927
Emergency
Contact(s)
N/A Phone:
N/A Phone:
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY

2013 Turtle Campout

http://www.skcbsa.org/district_activities.php?district=Buckeye#The Turtle

Drop off your son Day: Saturday
Date: April 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Pick up your son  Day: Sunday
Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Destination  Mount Vernon
What to Bring  ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
YES Hiking Gear
YES Cold Weather Sleeping Gear
   
 
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$45 Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link
Meals EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
SATURDAY – LUNCH (Bring your own to eat on the trail) and trail snacks as needed plus two full WATER bottles.
SATURDAY – DINNER (Cooking at Camp that night)
SUNDAY – BREAKFAST (Will be provided)
 $10 SUNDAY we will be stopping for a quick lunch on the way home.  Bring 10 bucks for lunch.
Event Leader(s) Todd McDaniels Phone: 614-563-0035
Rob Tucker Phone: 614-323-3034
Emergency
Contact(s)
N/A Phone:
N/A Phone:
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY; SHAKEDOWN HIKES WILL BE REQUIRED TO CHECK SCOUTS’ AND ADULTS’ READINESS

ATTENTION!

 DETAILS ARE STILL BEING FINALIZED FOR THIS CAMPOUT.

Watch the website, the announcements, and the calendar, for Shakedown dates, and ideas for what and what not to pack.

2013 Cooking Campout

 

Drop off your son Day: Friday
Date: March 15, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Pick up your son  Day: Sunday
Date: March 17, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Northwest United Methodist Church
Destination  TBD
What to Bring  ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
???? Camping Gear
???? Cool Weather Gear
???? Cold Weather Gear
???? Summer Camp Gear
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$TBD Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link
Meals EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE FRIDAY – DINNER
????? SATURDAY – BREAKFAST
????? SATURDAY – LUNCH
????? SATURDAY – DINNER
????? SUNDAY – BREAKFAST
?????
?????
?????
?????
Event Leader(s) Mr. Leaver Phone:
N/A Phone:
Emergency
Contact(s)
N/A Phone:
N/A Phone:
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY

ATTENTION!

 DETAILS ARE STILL BEING FINALIZED FOR THIS CAMPOUT.

ANY DETAILS SHOWN ABOVE ARE TENTATIVE UNTIL COMPLETE!!

PLEASE CONTACT TROOP 200 LEADERSHIP FOR MORE DETAILS IF YOU DO NOT SEE THEM HERE.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND, DETAILS CANNOT BE PUBLISHED UNTIL THEY ARE FINAL AND PRESENTED FOR PUBLISHING.

2013 Climbing Campout

Drop off your son Day: Friday
Date: February 15, 2013
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: TBD
Pick up your son Day: Saturday
Date: February 17, 2013
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: TBD
Destination TBD
What to Bring ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
???? Camping Gear
???? Cool Weather Gear
???? Cold Weather Gear
???? Summer Camp Gear
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$TBD Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link
Meals EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE FRIDAY – DINNER
????? SATURDAY – BREAKFAST
????? SATURDAY – LUNCH
????? SATURDAY – DINNER
????? SUNDAY – BREAKFAST
????? SUNDAY – LUNCH
????? SUNDAY – DINNER
????? MONDAY- BREAKFAST
????? MONDAY – LUNCH
Event Leader(s) N/A Phone:
N/A Phone:
Emergency
Contact(s)
N/A Phone:
N/A Phone:
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY

ATTENTION!

DETAILS ARE STILL BEING FINALIZED FOR THIS CAMPOUT.

ANY DETAILS SHOWN ABOVE ARE TENTATIVE UNTIL COMPLETE!!

PLEASE CONTACT TROOP 200 LEADERSHIP FOR MORE DETAILS IF YOU DO NOT SEE THEM HERE.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND, DETAILS CANNOT BE PUBLISHED UNTIL THEY ARE FINAL AND PRESENTED FOR PUBLISHING.

2013 Snow Sports Campout

Drop off your son Day: Saturday
Date: February 2, 2013
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Kroger Parking Lot – Dublin – SR. 161 & Frantz Road
Pick up your son  Day: Sunday
Date: February 3, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Kroger Parking Lot – Dublin – SR. 161 & Frantz Road
Destination  Mad River Mountain & Marmon Farms
What to Bring  ALWAYS Scout Handbook
ALWAYS Water Bottle
NO Camping Gear
NO Cool Weather Gear
YES Cold Weather Gear
NO Summer Camp Gear
ALWAYS Medication Form (if necessary)
Event Cost
(Give to Event Leader)
$36 + other Cash
Check – Payable to BSA Troop 200
Scout Account – Follow the Link
Meals EAT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Saturday – Breakfast
TROOP COOKING Saturday – Lunch
TROOP COOKING Saturday – Dinner
TROOP COOKING Sunday – Breakfast
Event Leader(s) Drew McCartt Phone: 614-403-4886
Tom Kuntzman Phone: 614-560-4136
Emergency
Contact(s)
Drew McCartt Phone: 614-403-4886
Tom Kuntzman Phone: 614-560-4136
Scout Requirement NOT MANDATORY

SIGN-UP and COSTS – LIMITED SPACES!

 

1.   $36 per person for food/lodging, plus additional

2.   Mad River Mountain lift ticket, rental, lesson*

*Depending on what you need…

 You must sign-up and pay for the trip NO LATER than Weds, January 2.

Space is limited!

Helmets are mandatory – rent on your own or bring yours.

During upcoming troop meetings, we will be presenting the Snow Sports merit badge requirements, and we will speaking about safety and the importance of skiing and boarding within your limits of ability.

SKIING/BOARDING COSTS –  Mad River Mountain:

Lift Pass

Ski or Snowboard Rental

Lesson

Helmet Rent.

Up to 12yrs old

$35

$25

$15

$1

13yrs-Adult

$45

$30

$15

$10

 *Seasonal Membership passes to Mad River will be honored of course – bring it with you on the trip please.  This is important.

 Mr. Kuntzman and Mr. McCartt will be collecting checks, cash or scout account money for FOOD/LODGING plusSKIING/BOARDING COSTS. All checks to be made payable to BSA Troop 200.

INFORMATION and GEAR PREP

DEPARTURE: Please be at the rear of the parking lot of Kroger (closest to 161), corner of Frantz Rd and 161 at 7:30am with your complete gear and having eaten breakfast of some sort to give you energy and some warmth.  You can wear your ski/board clothes and gear, BUT not the socks in which you are going to ski/board.  Keep those separate and dry. If you have a season pass for Mad River, please bring it!!

  • We will be driving directly from the Kroger parking via carpool, to Mad River Mountain Ski Area (MRM) and meeting in the parking lot and wait while a couple leaders get the credentials – lift tickets, rental and lesson info.
  • Please don’t bring electronic games or cell phones, though you may bring cards or another simple game you may play after dinner on Saturday
  • We will be skiing/boarding in the morning, then lunch at the lodge with the food we bring, then more skiing.  We will then depart MRM for Marmon Valley Farms at about 5:20, one mile away, for dinner and then to drop gear in the cabins which are heated and come with bunk beds.
  • After dinner and a break, those who wish to return to MRM to ski/board can do so for 2-3 hours with 2-3 adult leaders.  We will have a brief campfire that evening as well.

RETURN:  On Sunday, we will rise by 7:00am for full hot breakfast from Marmon, a brief chapel service and then depart Marmon around 9:00am.  We will meet again at the same Kroger parking lot – parents should be there at 10am.  However, we may run a little earlier or later – boys can contact parents via cell phone if that is the case.

GEAR & CLOTHING CONSIDERATIONS:                                                                  

  • Three basic rules – layers – stay dry – keep skin covered.
  • The temperatures may be quite cold – regardless, dress in layers with poly layers like Under Armor or similar wool, silk or poly layers next to your skin.
  • Socks – wool, or wool/poly blend and one medium thick pair with ski/board boots that are not too tight will work best for your feet OR a thin liner sock under a thicker wool/poly blend sock. Ski socks are a great investment. Take an extra pair or two (esp if skiing at night again) and don’t wear them on the way there – change into them right before going onto the slope. FEET WARMTH SECRET: START WITH DRY SOCKS.
  • Gloves or mittens – something with great insulation which will block moisture works best – keep them dry.  Don’t use knit cotton or wool gloves.  Take the disposable hand warmers if your hands tent to get cold.
  • Water resistant coats and snow pants are a must with long underwear layers underneath.
  • Hats, ear-covers (like 180s) and face masks or balaclavas are great.
  • Helmets are MANDATORY– try Aspen Ski and Board, Dicks, or Sports Authority. However, Mad River also rents them for $1 for youth and $10 for adults.
  • Goggles are big plus to keep snow and ice out of your eyes, cut down on glare and prevent water eyes.  Again – Aspen Ski and Board, Dick’s and Sport Authority carry several of them.
  • Don’t try to be cool and not wear the right coats or gear – you will get cold and wet and UNCOOL.
  • Take a pair of boots and extra clothes for after skiing/boarding and the morning.
  • You will of course need your sleeping bag and pillow, plus any personal toiletries

Adult leaders will be both skiing on the slopes all day AND stationed in the lodge as a check in point, however, it is the scout’s responsibility to ski/board safely and report when and where they are told.

ALL MEDICINES:  Please bring those with clear instructions in a plastic baggie with your name written on it with a permanent marker.  An adult will be selected to manage all youth medicine however it is the responsibility of the scout to see the adult to get and take their medicine!

Going Bald for Eagles

Going Bald for Eagles

You’re invited!  March 2nd, 9am to 10:30am

Troop 200 12 in ’12: Going Bald for Eagles

(free) Pancake Breakfast at NWUMC

The Troop 200 celebration of ranking 12 scouts to Eagle rank in 2012… Holding true to his commitment if the troop every achieved 10 Eagle scouts in one year, retired Scoutmaster Mr. Kirk Riley will allow our 12 recent Eagles to shave his head. Ceremony to begin promptly at 9am with a free pancake and sausage breakfast for all immediately following. Please RSVP with your name and number attending by Feb. 28 to Jill,jottarson@eventmarketingstrategies.com.