Register now while spaces remain (20 max available spaces) for the Reed Gold Mine/Mining In Society merit badge campout on October 5th-7th. Cost is $25.
More scouts can attend, but only 20 classroom spaces are available total.
Sign up and get more details in TroopMaster
Download the Merit Badge workbook here
A Scout who is unable to complete one or more requirements can schedule later sessions with the counselor to demonstrate his knowledge or skills or requirement completions.
Preparation before class:
1. Scouts can print merit badge requirements from
a. http://www.scouting.org/meritbadges.aspx
or from
b. http://www.meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets
Printed workbooks are optional and not mandatory but Scouts will find that workbooks from the www.meritbadge.org site will be helpful in organizing their work.
2. Scouts should bring these pages and blank paper and pen to the course for their notes and research. These items will not be supplied by the course instructors.
Preparation during class: All Scouts are expected to take notes and to write down answers to requirement questions as the information is presented during the course. These notes should be available at the end of the day to show the merit badge counselor on-site and to demonstrate your participation and learning to your Scoutmaster and other troop leaders. Scouts should keep these notes to avoid any concerns about the level of participation or accomplishment at Boards of Review or Scoutmaster Conferences.
**Mining in Society Merit Badge pre-workshop homework:**
1. Scouts should research and complete section 1(a)(b)(c) prior to arrival on site and Be Prepared to discuss with the group what they learned from this process.
a. Have answers written either in the workbook or organized on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Scouts should research 1 (one) career for section 8(b) and Be Prepared to present the selected career and related information to the group. Scouts will complete section 8(b) based on information they learn from other workshop participants during their presentations.
a. Have answers written either in the workbook or organized on a separate sheet of paper.
Just a reminder that during the school year when school is out on a Monday, our regular Troop 108 scout meeting for that evening is typically cancelled as well.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday with your family.
Just a reminder that registration for Beach Sweep will close automagically sometime today.
See the previous post about Beach Sweep for details on departure and arrival, meals covered by the fee, meals scouts need to pay for on the trip down and back, and money the scouts may need while at the campground.
Our Annual Beach Sweep event is right around the corner so please take time to register soon as registration closes on September 3rd.. Please register/pay on Troopmaster as soon as possible so we can finalize the transportation.
We won’t be meeting on September 3rd because of the Labor Day holiday so be sure to get registered before it closes that day. The Beach Sweep event is on September 7-9, 2018.
The Troop will be camping again at Lakewood Campground in Myrtle Beach. We will camp Friday night, clean the beach Saturday morning and play in the sun Saturday afternoon.
The cost of Beach Sweep is $45.00. This includes camp fees, travel, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch and the Saturday Evening Dinner. Boys WILL need to bring money for supper on the road going down (Friday) and breakfast coming back (Sunday) and for other drinks and goodies they may want to purchase while at the campground.
Departure will be at 5:00pm on Friday, September 7th at Unity Church. We will return to the Scout Hut around 2pm (Scouts will call you when we get close to the Church) Sunday, September 9th, 2016
Scouts needing to earn service hours toward rank or who just want to help out may assist with an indoor, air-conditioned service project at Fort Mill Elementary School (192 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC) at 11AM on Monday, August 6th.
The project involves distributing new textbooks throughout the school to the various classrooms.
Troop Committee Chairman, Steve Finch will furnish lunch and drinks for those that are available to help.
We look forward to seeing you on August 6th at 11AM in the rotunda at Fort Mill Elementary.
What – Rebuild tree beds and build a pathway though these beds to create a river looking effect. We will be removing the old mulch and spreading new mulch as well as planting new flowers.
When – Friday, August 3rd from 1pm to 6pm
Saturday, August 4th from 9am to 4pm (lunch will be provided)
Where – Fort Mill Elementary (192 Springfield Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715)
What to bring – Please bring closed-toed shoes, gloves, sunscreen, rakes. Water will be provided, but you may bring your own if you would like. If possible, bring a wheel barrow for moving soil and mulch.
Thanks in advance for helping. Scouts who need service hours can use this opportunity to earn needed hours for rank.
See the previous post with project specifics below…
Russell M. will be leading volunteers working on his Eagle Scout project from 6PM to 8:30pm on Friday July 20th and from 9AM to 1PM on Saturday, July 21st at 2721 Old Nation Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715
The project involves installing a new sign and reworking some planting beds at this daycare center just north of Springfield Middle School.
Volunteers are encouraged to wear old clothes and bring gloves. Russell is providing water and snacks for those that are able help.
This is another great service hour opportunity for those needing hours for rank advancement. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Join us on this easy canoe trip to a campsite at Lake James. It is a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the troop’s canoes and nature.
Cost is $35. Sign Up On Troopmaster.
Day 1: We’ll meet at Unity at 1PM and drive to Lake James State Park. Then paddle one mile in a canoe with gear to Long Arm Camping Area 1, setup camp on sites L05-L10, and cook dinner.
Day 2: We’ll cook breakfast at camp, paddle one mile to Paddy’s Creek Swimming Area, enjoy the swimming area, and each lunch at the concession stand. We’ll then paddle one mile back to camp, have some free time to fish or work on Scout skills, and then cook dinner.
Day 3: We’ll cook breakfast, break camp, paddle back to the launch area, and drive back to Unity.
Geoff Clark needs your help with his Eagle Project, on July 7 and July 8 at the ACS Greenway.
What – We will be building a Kayak Rack for public use on Lake Haigler
When – Sat., July 7th and Sun., July 8th, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where – ACS Greenway, Lake Haigler Entrance (2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 – near the intersection of Hwy 21 and Colthorp Road). We’ll meet at the Rush Pavillion then walk down to the Kayak Shed.
What to bring – water, work gloves, safety glasses, sunscreen, close-toed shoes
Additional water and lunch will be provided. Scouts will earn much needed service hours for their assistance.
Please email clarkg@comporium.net to let me know if you plan to come. Thank you!
Questions? clarkg@comporim.net or (803) 367-2404
