The Outdoor Committee leadership is happy to announce that the website calendar has been updated to reflect our updates on our 2021 ~ 2023 trip and event schedules. Several new trips have been added this evening. Each trip includes the Eventbrite links you would follow to sign up and pay any trip fees.
In person at Mt. Tabor UMC – Dress for weather – 6:30pm in the lower parking lot
Klondike is cancelled
Refunds will be issued via Eventbrite to those who have signed up
The Philmont 2022
We have approximately a dozen open spots available! Registration and deposits via the Eventbrite link are required by January 21, 2021.
Philmont 2023 Overview
Summit Bechtel Reserve – June 28, 2021
We are exploring interest in a week long trip to the West Virginia High Adventure Base. Reservations and deposits will be required by Feb 1, 2021. Please contact Mr. Anthony via email at daniel_b_anthony<at>hotmail.com for more info!
Daniel Snipes’ Eagle scout project will be building three raised flower beds at Brookridge Retirement Community that will be wheelchair accessible for the residents in the memory care unit. The cost will be about $700. To raise the money, Daniel will be compiling a virtual concert to be posted on social media where he will be asking for donations. Daniel is asking scouts to help by providing a brief video to add to the virtual concert. It can be a song and instrument of your choice. If you can help, please send Daniel a video by Monday December 28. The video can be shared with Daniel through Google Drive or you can contact him (daniel.m.snipes@gmail.com) to make other arrangements or if you need more information or have questions.
Scouts, Parents and Adult Leaders Below are links to the sign-ups for January, February and March. Please be sure to read the details on the signup. Thank You T934 Outdoor Committee
Klondike January 15th – 17th (MLK Weekend) $25.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t934-klondike-2021-tickets-128254379301
Uwharrie N.F. Winter Campout January 22nd – 24th $35.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t934-uwharrie-nf-winter-campout-tickets-128244329241
Winter Backpacking South Mountains State Park $30.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t934-winter-backpacking-tickets-128575419541 **Space is limited, Waitlist feature is active**
OA Winter Fellowship (Transportation Only) Camp Raven Knob March 12th -14th Free (Registration at www.wahissa.org also required) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oa-winter-fellowship-transportation-only-tickets-128268262827
High Adventure at CRK Climbing Tower & Rifle Shooting March 19th – 21st $35.00 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t934-high-adventure-at-crk-tickets-131774375705
The December Court of Honor (COH ) is TOMORROW, Dec 7. We will have a LATER start time than usual: 7:30 PM. The COH should last about 30-40 minutes. We will be conducting the COH by Zoom as hosted by Assistant Scoutmaster Paul Young. Please log in a bit early so to not miss any of the meeting.
Also, during the meeting, please MUTE your microphone in Zoom UNLESS you are SPEAKING.
Finally, we have a limited number of rank advancements and merit badge awards that will be awarded tomorrow. Some scouts may not be receiving recognition for an advancement or a merit badge since there are – with advancement in particular – missing record of completing all requirements with our Records Chair. Do not be dismayed. We WILL work out what is missing and give appropriate credit where it is earned and recorded.
See you all tomorrow at 7:30!
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No whole troop meeting tomorrow, Nov 30. But we will have in-person office hours for advancement and merit badge checkoffs, Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review. This will be the last chance for SM Conf’s and BOR’s before the Dec 7 Court of Honor (COH). If you (or your son) has all requirements completed (or is ready to get them checked off tomorrow) for your (his) next rank, then PLEASE EMAIL MR. ANTHONY (daniel_b_anthony@hotmail.com) to be sure we can expect you (your son) for office hours (6:00-7:00).
LEADERS: Please arrive early (5:50) tomorrow, Nov 30, to ensure we can meet with all scouts needing advancement and merit badge sign offs, and conduct BOR’s as directed by Dr. Golden.
COURT OF HONOR: Dec 7 ONLINE. SPL Will Young will be coordinating our second virtual COH by Zoom. More details after this week.
1) Whole troop meeting for Nov 23 has been CANCELLED due to the Governor’s most recent recommendation/requirement that outdoor group activities be limited to no more than 25 persons. Troop leadership has conferred and all agree that out of an abundance of caution cancelling further troop “in-person” meetings is the best course of action AT THIS TIME. However, as our Dec Court of Honor (COH) is near (Dec 7), Scoutmaster (SM) conferences and Boards-of-Review (BOR) will be the focus of IN-PERSON meetings on Nov 23 and 30 (600-7:00). IMPORTANT: If your scout needs an SM Conf or BOR, please email SM Anthony (daniel_b_anthony@hotmail.com) to request an appointment certain for Nov 23 or 30. 2) Leaders: Please come to the Nov 23 and 30 “office hours” time (6-7). Email SM Anthony to advise if you can assist with BOR’s on either Nov 23 and/or Nov 30. 3) Curtis Creek Freeze Out: Similar to the in-person whole troop meetings, troop leadership has concluded that the Dec 4-6 Curtis Creek trip is CANCELLED. The troop will focus on the trips in January (tentatively Wachovia District Klondike (Jan 15-17) and/or Uwharrie Freeze Out (Jan 22-24)). 4) Finally, December Court of Honor (COH): Dec 7 ONLINE ONLY. Again, out of an abundance of caution (and considerations of weather and darkness), we will be holding the Dec 7 COH by Zoom. More information will be forthcoming.
No troop meeting this week: Only Office Hours (6:00-7:00 outside). Scouts can come by MTUMC to get advancement and merit badge sign-offs. Eagle meetings with the Scoutmaster are by appointment only. Eagle meetings with mentors are possible if arrangements are made to be sure mentors will be present. (Note: NO Eagle meetings during troop/patrol meeting times). Ravens will be meeting VIRTUALLY tonight online. (See Mr. Brown’s email).
The time has arrived everyone! Where did the time go? No really…where??
Popcorn pickup will take place at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in the upper parking lot breezeway in front of the Welcome Center. The process will be as follows:
You drive up in front of the breezeway (and stop)
Pop the trunk (or boot if you have an older car with a British accent)
We load (cheerful scouts will be provided)
You sign (trust but verify)
You deliver (buckle up!)
Pretty simple.
What time you may ask? Great question.
The powers that be have stated that as soon as they get back from their long and much deserved lunch they’ll be ready to start the whole drive through/load/sign and drive process.
Pick up will start on November 13, 2020 between the hours of 2:00pm and 8:00pm.Come early as the lines will be long and there are no fast passes available due to Covid printer delays. We do apologize for the inconvenience.
If you’re not there by 8:00pm – a result could be a call from us and you’ll have to listen to us sing until you show up (that’s probably not gonna happen – but you’ve been warned – we do love our 80’s music) .
Popcorn is coming on Friday, November 13th. We need a couple of adult volunteers to help sort and pick orders during the day and we need about 4 Scouts to help at pick up time in the evening. Many hands make light work folks!
Also, all popcorn has to be picked up that day so if you placed a wagon or paper order watch our website for a post on when orders are ready for pickup at MTUMC. We’ll be doing pickup till 8:00 on the 13th!
