Troop 352 News
Venture Crew Sign-ups
Our Venturing crew is beginning to plan their year and would like to invite other scouts to join. If you are 14 or older and Star, Life or Eagle rank; please talk to the members of the Venturing Crew to discuss the fun they have.
You will be a member of both Troop 352 and Crew 352. Belonging to a crew will not slow your boy scout rank advancement, in fact, research has shown that it helps increase advancement and keeps scouts interested in their troop.
If you have any questions, please contact the Crew president, Jon Rusche, or Mr. Hassman to learn more about our awesome Crew.
Historical Merit Badge Program
Do not forget about the four historical merit badges that are available only during 2010.
Remember that all the requirements for the badges must be completed prior to December 31, 2010. For more information on these merit badges visit the Historical Merit Badge Program page at scouting.org
Just a reminder to all the Scouts who have earned (or will earn) Space Exploration and/or Astronomy during 2010, once you have a completed blue card you can present it to the attendant at the Scout Shop inside the Eykamp Scout Center to receive a copy of that merit badge book, autographed by Astronaut Story Musgrave.
Supplies are limited, so please don't delay if you have completed one of these merit badges.
Year of Celebration National Patch Program
It is not too late to start, or complete, the National Patch program, but time is running out.
Remember that all the requirements for this program must be completed prior to December 31, 2010.
You can find specifics about the requirements, and the reporting/ordering process online at Year of Celebration page at scouting.org.
This program is fun for all ages of Scouts and Scouters!
Calendar Update
| Aug 8th |
6pm partial merit badges 7pm Troop Meeting |
Skills planned by the Scorpions, Class B |
| Aug 13-14 |
Annual Calender Lock In Friday - Saturday 5pm - 8am |
Dinner will be provided. Remember to bring your water bottle, ideas, school, sports, and band calenders; Help plan a wonderful year in scouting! The troop would like to invite all of the PLC members to the annual calendar lock in on August 13 from 5:00 Friday until 8:00 am Saturday. We will be planning next year’s calendar. Please bring all of the ideas from your patrols and any special (band, sports) calendars that will help us plan our year. |
Aug 14-15 |
BBQ Chicken |
BBQ Chicken to be served at the Rescue Mission on the 15th @ 5:15pm, then go to the Troop meeting |
| Aug 14 | SOS 10 am - noon |
This is a variety of service projects to help the seniors, sick, shut-ins in yard work and simple repairs. The scouts have been asked to help so that scouts can earn service hours. Check out the sign up papers at the sign up table. This project is open to non scout youth who need service hours too. We do need adults to help with the youth too. |
| Aug 14 | Merit Badge University at Jasper |
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| Aug 15 |
6pm ASM/SM meeting 7pm Troop Meeting |
Skills planned by the scorpion, Class A |
| Aug 20-22 | OA Ordeal |
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| Aug 22 |
6pm Meal planning for New Harmonie St. Pk./ Canoe trip 7pm Troop meeting |
Skills planned by the scorpions, Class A |
| Sep 7 | Popcorn kick off |
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| Sep 11 | SOS | Sat 10 am – Noon & 1 – 3pm |
| Sep 11-12 | BBQ Chicken |
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| Sep 12 |
6pm Partial Merit Badge, Meal Planning for Lincoln St. Pk 7pm Troop Meeting |
Lincoln St. Pk permission slips, fees due Theme: AM Business, Salesmanship, Entrepreneurship planned by the adults Class A uniform |
| Sep 17–19 | Webelo Invitational campout |
Lincoln St Park Deadline: September 12th |
| Sep 26 | 7pm Troop Meeting | Skills planned by the adults |
| Sep 27–29 | Harmonie St. Pk. / Wabash River canoe trip | Cost is $15 plus camping expenses. Deadline: August 22nd |
| Oct 1–3 | Adult Outdoor Leader Training | |
| Oct 8–10 | Dixion Springs St. Pk. Illinois | hiking, biking, etc. Deadline: October 3rd |
| Oct 16-17 | BBQ Chicken |
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| Oct 16 | SOS |
10 am – Noon & 1 – 3pm |
Safe Driver Training
A free safe driver training course is being offered for teens and parents.
Topics covered include crash avoidance, distracted/impaired driving, insurance information, and auto safety features.
When: Saturday, August 14. 9:00 am -1:30 pm
Where: Eykamp Scout Center
It is an excellent program that goes beyond what is taught during driving courses. Please register for this event.
You must register in advance if you want to attend this free event. Registration and more information here and by calling 812-402-4044
Merit Badge Counselors
Please give this merit badge application to parents, relatives and friends who would like to help with Boy Scouts and our troop but don’t know where they can help. We all have talents, hobbies and interests that will benefit our scouts.
Check out this website to see the list and descriptions of all of the merit badges.
For the adults and leaders that have already signed up to be merit badge counselors, please fill out this application again. We need to update our records and the records at the council office.
Troop 352 BBQ Fundraiser
Below is the latest for the August BBQ. Still looking for Saturday 3-6 shift workers.
Also in need of a second weekend leader for the October BBQ. Please consider supporting troop by co-leading a weekend.
Download BBQ Volunteer Sign-up Sheet
Last updated: Aug 2, 2010
Check for your name and confirm your time commitment. If you cannot make the slot you requested, please let Mr Milan know.
August Rescue Mission Plans:
- We are cooking and serving approximately 100 additional chicken halves at the Evansville Rescue Mission.
- Meeting time is 5:15 on Sunday 8/16, at the Mission.
- Mission address is 300 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
- We will be finished in enough time to make the 7:00 PM Scout meeting.
- Wear class "A".
- A. Pace has volunteered to lead a prayer for the dinner. If another scout wants to join in to lead songs or a testimonial, let Mr Milan know.