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Haunted Houses & Popcorn

posted Oct 24, 2011 6:26 AM by Boy Scout Troop 856

We will be visiting Dr. Scream's Haunted Houses tonight at Myrtle Waves.  There are 3 haunted houses at this one park.  The cost is $15 per person.  That is a $5 discount from the normal price.  We will be meeting at the church at 6:30, and returning at 9.  Family members and friends are welcome to join us for the fun.  We need drivers to transport scouts and friends to the park and back.  Parents, please come out and give us a hand.  There will not be a scout meeting for those not interested in going to the haunted houses, so if you do not wish to go to the haunted houses, please make other plans.  Hoping to see everyone there tonight!
 
Everyone, whether you are attending the haunted houses or not, Mr. Brock needs your popcorn orders today.  Either bring your order to the meeting at 6:30, or call Mr. Brock with your order today.  His phone number is (843) 340-7536.
 

New Leadership Positions

posted Sep 19, 2011 3:31 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856


Troop Calendar Updated

posted Sep 16, 2011 6:06 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

The Troop Calendar has been updated through December 2012.  Please look over the calendar for any ommissions and errors.  Then please print out the calendar and hang it on the refridgerator to remind you of upcoming dates and activities.

Eagle Scout Resources

posted Sep 6, 2011 7:08 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

Please take a look at the Eagle's Nest link to see the updated Resources for Eagle Scouts.

First Meeting of the Year

posted Aug 8, 2011 2:32 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

Our first meeting of the year will be at Socastee Family Worship Center on August 22 at seven pm. Let's have a great start to our next year.

Fundraiser this weekend.

posted Apr 28, 2011 7:29 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

We will be having our fundraiser this weekend at the Socastee Heritage Festival which is centered around the swing bridge in Socastee.  Scouts need to come in full uniform.  We need everyone to arrive at 8AM, and plan to stay until 6PM when the festival ends.  Our booth number is 185.  Our booth will be located on the Forestbrook side of the bridge.  In order to access our booth, your parents will need to enter the festival from the Forestbrook side of the bridge, as traffic will not be permitted to drive across the bridge.  Please bring money for lunch.  This will be a very long day, so please be prepared.  A chair would be a great idea.  If you have any questions. please contact Mr. Mike at (843) 254-9222.

Meeting April 18, 2011

posted Apr 17, 2011 7:01 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

We will have a meeting this Monday April 18. We will be preparing for the upcoming fundraiser. Hope to see you there!


Summer Camp 2011 Reminder

posted Apr 11, 2011 2:12 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

Only three weeks before early bird is over.  Fee due is $195.  Also scouts need to select their merit badges they want for camp. Most all have selected their badges. Only 2 or 3 boys need to decide if they will be going to camp.  Please let Mr. Brock know as soon as possible.  Thank you.
 
Roger Brock
293-3985

Current Events

posted Mar 7, 2011 2:09 PM by Boy Scout Troop 856

Tonight we will be focusing on registering for the upcoming camporee, and working on Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge.  

The details for the camporee are as follows:

2011 Chicora Spring Camporee
March 25 - 27
Santee Coastal Reserve near McClellanville, SC
website: http://alturl.com/5vvr5
Fees are due tonight.
Youth: $45 with a tshirt, $35 without a tshirt
Adults: $35 with a tshirt, $25 without a tshirt


Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge

Over the last two Mondays, we have been working on requirements towards the Eagle required merit badge, Citizenship in the Community.  So far we have completed the following requirements.  1, 2a, and are working on 5.  Tonight, we will be working towards completing requirements: 2b, 5, and 6.  We will be attending a county council meeting on Tuesday, March 15th.  We will be meeting at the church at 5PM in order to attend the meeting at 6PM.  If you are late, you will have to find your own ride, so please be on time.  Council member, Bob Grabowski, has entered a resolution in support of Troop 856, and it will be presented at that time, live on TV.  Yes, your sons will be on TV.  We would like for all of the troop members to attend this presentation in their complete uniforms.  That will include shirt, pants, neckerchief and belt.  This is the first time that our troop has ever received such a prestigious recognition, so we do ask that everyone attends.  Parents and family members are also welcome to attend this special event.  After the resolution is presented to the troop, the troop members will sit through a portion of the council meeting to complete requirement 3a of the merit badge.

OA Spring Fellowship

OA Spring Fellowship will be held March 18 - 20 at Camp Coker.  The cost for the event is $20 is you register by March 14th.  registrations after that date will be assessed a $10 late fee and will cost $30.  The flyer for this event is attached to this email.

Upcoming Events

posted Jan 23, 2011 9:04 AM by Boy Scout Troop 856

Meeting Monday, January 24

We will be having a meeting on Monday night at 7PM.  We will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall behind the church, as a church activity will be happening in our normal meeting room.  A Board of Review will be held during the meeting for those who are eligible.

Camp-out at Little Pee Dee State Park, Friday, January 28 - 30

We will be having a camp-out at Little Pee Dee State Park this coming weekend.  There will be several other troops in attendance.  A flour war will be held during the camp-out.  Much fun will be had by all that attend.  We will be meeting at the church at 4:30PM on Friday, and the caravan will be pulling out of the parking lot at 5PM.  We will be returning to Socastee Elementary at noon on Sunday.  The fee for the camp-out is $30.  Permission slips will be handed out on Monday during the scout meeting, and must be signed and returned before the camp-out on Friday.

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