Troop 419
April Newsletter
Greetings!
Upcoming Events
Mon. April 8
Troop Meeting
Game: Kubb
Service Patrol: Timberwoves
Wed. April 10
Wednesday Night Dinner - Girl Scout Troop 4489 Fundraiser
Pot Roast, with carrots, potatoes, rice, green beans, tossed salad, yeast rolls, and strawberry cake. Money raised at this dinner will go to support community efforts as well as provide funds for the girls' activities throughout the year. Donations will be accepted at the door and at each table.
Dinner starts at 5:00 pm.
Clean up starts at 6:30 pm.
It would be good to show the Scouting Spirit by helping the Girl Scouts with clean up for this event!
Scouts can earn 30 minutes of Service Hours by helping with clean up.
Fri. April 12 - Sat. April 13
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) Lock-In
All current Troop Leadership, both on the patrol and troop level need to be present for this training if at all possible. Those who are interested in running for a patrol or troop position during the next election cycle also need to attend.
Please look for an email announcement for more information about time and what to bring soon.
Sat. April 13
Location:
Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church
5100 S Old Peachtree Rd.
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Time: 9:00 AM (please arrive 15 minutes early)
Info: We need at least 2-3 parent representatives from our Troop to participate in Logan's Eagle Board of Review. If you are available to help, please email Laura Girard at sunshine71600@yahoo.com.
Sat. April 13
Location:
Duluth First United Methodist Church
3208 Duluth Hwy 120
Duluth, Georgia 30096
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Information: Everyone is welcome! Scouts should attend in full Class A uniform.
Chick-fil-a, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Please bring a side to share.
Mon. April 15
Troop Meeting
Skill Instruction: How to Throw a Tomahawk at a Target
Game: Tomahawk Throw
Service Patrol: Anonymous
Wed. April 17
Youth Ministry Mission Trip Fundraiser Dinner
Monterrey chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, croissants, Caesar salad, and dessert. Proceeds from fundraiser dinner will help support the Youth Ministry's summer mission trip to the Seneca Street United Methodist Church in Buffalo, NC.
Dinner starts at 5:00 pm.
Clean up starts at 6:30 pm.
Scouts can earn 30 minutes of Service Hours by helping with clean up.
Mon. April 22
Troop Parent Committee Meeting
In the Church - Downstairs - Room F147
All parents are encouraged to attend! This is where we come together to support the Scouts behind the scenes.
Troop Meeting
Skill Instruction: First Aid - Splints, ankle, collar bone, leg led by Joshua Wishall and the Atomic Biscuit Patrol.
Game: Kubb
Service Patrol: Atomic Biscuit
Wed. April 24
Troop 419 Wednesday Night Dinner Fundraiser
Our Troop will be serving Tacos for this fundraiser. All Troop 419 Scouts and families should attend!
Scouts: Please wear your Class B uniform. This includes the red Troop 419 T-Shirt, Scout shorts, Scout socks, and Scout belt. We want to look sharp!
Parents: Please, we are in need of volunteers! Please contact Becca Harrison at pbsandp2@gmail.com if you are available to assist with planning, preparation, and/or the actual event. Every little bit helps. Let's team up and rock this fundraiser for our Scouts!
Scouts in attendance will receive a portion of the profits in their Scout Account.
Catapult, Tomahawk, and Fellowship Weekend
We will send out an email, Facebook post, and Remind when we depart from camp. This way parents will know what time to pick up their Scout from the Scout Hut. Please be on the lookout for this on Sunday, April 26th in the morning.
Friday, Apr 26, 2019, 05:30 PM
Parks Ferry Public Recreation Area, 1491 Parks Mill Drive, Greensboro, GA 30642, USA
Patrol Leaders Council Meeting
All Troop leadership needs to attend. Everyone is welcome. This is also a Board of Review Night please see Mrs. Girard at the next Troop meeting to sign up if you are in need of a Board of Review.
Philmont Crew 617-Z
Order of the Arrow Corner
Button Gwinnett District, Tella Qualla Boundary Chapter, Egwa Tawa Dee Lodge, Order of the Arrow
There is an upcoming Chapter Meeting for all Order of the Arrow Brothers on April 14th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm. at the Masonic Lodge, 3337 Duluth Hwy, Duluth, Georgia. We will be doing a service project and finalizing plans for the Catapult, Tomahawk, and Fellowship weekend.
Congratulations are in Order!
Two youth and three adults from Troop 419 attended the Section Conclave this past weekend. The youth, Joseph D'Anna and Alex Girard, completed in Ceremonies Competition and honored in 2 out of 3 ceremonies. They also took 2nd place in the entire Section! When you see them, please congratulate them for their hard work and effort.
Cars for Campouts
Missing Books!!
Here are a few ways you can stay connected with Troop 419!
Did you know there is a way to sync your calendar with the calendar on the Troop website? After logging in to the troop website, click calendar sync (on the left menu) and then follow the directions provided there. If you need help with this, please see Laura Girard at the next Troop Meeting.