News

Time for another edition of the weekly updates on what is happening in Troop 98. If you have any questions, please let us know on Team App or you can email leaders@troop98gahanna.info You can also reach us on Facebook or Instagram @Troop98gahanna or our website troop98gahanna.info

Thank You to everyone who was able to attend our Salute to Mothers Family Dinner.
Also, a big Thank You to everyone who helped prepare the food.
Check out the Team App Gallery to see photos from Monday night.

Coming Soon
Backpacking Shopping Trip – 5/17 – Kroger Marketplace @ 7pm – $8 Budget
Pre Summer Camp Old Crow Meeting – 5/18 – Massey’s Pizza @ 7pm
Hector G. Eagle Project – 5/20 – GRIN & 82 Mill St
Troop Campout: Backpacking your Way –5/19 to 5/21– Wildcat Hollow
Troop Meeting: – 5/22 – Stonybrook Church

Future Events
Honor Flight Columbus: Return Flight – 5/25 – John Glenn Airport @ 8:30pm
No Troop Meeting – 5/29 – Memorial Day
Troop Activity: Big Walnut Kayak Trip – 6/3
Troop Meeting: Hike to Wendy’s – 6/5 – 409 East Johnstown Rd Parking Lot
Medical Form Turn In Deadline – 6/19
Troop Campout: OPCC Baitcasters – 6/23 to 6/24 – 768 County Rd 26, Marengo
7R Summer Camp 2023 – 7/9 to 7/15 – Seven Ranges
Order of the Arrow: Ordeal/Brotherhood – 8/18 to 8/20 – Camp Oyo

Breaking News
- Hector G. Eagle Project
There will be 2 parts to Hector’s Eagle Project on 5/20. Please RVSP on Team App EVENT page to let Hector know you can help during either or both parts of the Eagle Project.

https://troop98gahanna.teamapp.com/clubs/167101/events/21137208-hector-g-eagle-project

The first part of the project will be a Food Drive at GRIN from 11:00 to 1:30pm. The Food Drive will include setup and teardown, people to greet cars, take donations, check expiration dates, and wave signs.

The second part of the project will be a Dedication Ceremony for a flag retirement box at 82 Mill St (Town St Side, facing Signatures) starting at 3pm. Setup for the Dedication Ceremony will start after the food drive teardown is complete. The Dedication Ceremony will include setup and teardown, Color Guard, a Scout to recite/lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and 1-3 Scouts to light candles during the ceremony.

-Troop Activity: Big Walnut Kayak Trip
If you have a Kayak that the Troop can borrow for this event please send us an email.

Reminders
-Troop Campout: Backpacking at Wildcat Hollow
If you did not get to sign up for the Backpacking Trip at the 5/15 Troop meeting please email the Troop to let us know you want to attend before 7pm on 5/17.
Based on the number of participants there will be a single trek that will be 13 miles long.
Each day of the trip will cover only 4-5 miles. As preparation for the backpacking trips Scout should make sure they are drinking plenty of water and finding time for some extra physical activity. There will be a single menu for everyone going on the trek. Meals will be backpacking style. Troop tents will be available for the trip, but more lightweight camping options are encouraged. Everyone should make sure they have enough water bottles to carry 4 liters of water on the trip.

We will meet at Stonybrook on Friday at 6pm and will leave the parking lot by 7pm. We expect to return to Stonybrook on Sunday around 1pm. The group will go shopping at Kroger Marketplace on 5/17 at 7pm. The budget for meals on this campout is $8 per person.

-Summer Camp 2023
The 2023 Summer Camp Theme is KNIGHTS OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS
Please remember that the price of Summer Camp depends on when you are paid in FULL. The Late pricing deadline is June 26th. Late pricing is $385 for Scouts and $195 for adults. You can pay the Late Price for Summer Camp during a Troop meeting or in the Team App Online Store. However, there is an additional fee if you choose to make an online payment.

If you have not got a copy of the Summer Camp Book, please ask for one at your next Troop meeting. A PDF copy is also available on the Team App UPLOADS page.

Pipestone Ranks for Summer Camp: First Year – Scout / Second Year – Second Class / Third Year – First Class / Fourth Year – Star / Fifth Year – Life.

Check out the Summer Camp Merit Badge classes and let us know which Merit Badges you would like to work on so we can get you registered. See the schedule at the link below.

https://troop98gahanna.teamapp.com/clubs/167101/newsletters/1174774-summer-camp-2023-merit-badges

-Troop Dues
It is a new year, and we have a new scribe. So, make sure you start 2023 off strong by making your monthly dues payment. Wreath, ornament, and coffee sales are the biggest way we pay for camping fee, registration, and equipment and paying $5 in dues in each month covers the rest of the Troop costs. So, remember to turn in your dues to the scribe each month, and make sure your payment is entered into our receipt book and that you get a copy.