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).

Popcorn Pickup Process

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)} .

Thanks for reading this – The Management

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!

If you can help please email Amanda Treadway at atread25@gmail.com.

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!

Trip Dates: December 4-6, 2020

You should go on this camp out if you are:

• A Raven (1st Year) Scout
• Are First Class or Star hoping to make Life in 2021
• Need the Camping and/or Cooking Merit Badge
• Need an escape from Winston-Salem

Sign up directly on our website below!

The whole troop will be meeting tomorrow, Nov 9, at 6:30 in the usual area of the lower parking lot. There will be office hours starting at 6:00. Adult leaders, please arrive a bit early (5:45) to ensure 2 Deep Leadership.

Upcoming events: Nov 14 – Webelos Day and PLC Overnight; Dec 4-6 – Curtis Creek Freeze Out

No “Office Hours” tonight. Just PLC and Outdoor Committee meetings.

All members of the PLC will be meeting tonight at 6:00 at MTUMC in the courtyard area (to start). Be prompt – ALL members of the PLC are required to attend. Where something warm as it is likely you will remain outside for the entire meeting.

Outdoor Committee will meet at 6:30 – In the courtyard area (to start). Please be on time. Where something warm in the likely event we will be outside for the whole meeting.

Alex Howell’s Eagle Ceremony is this coming Sunday, Nov 1 at 2 PM. Please join Alex and his family in celebrating his achievement. All troop members and leaders are invited. It will be held outside at the Greenbrier Farm neighborhood clubhouse located at 4225 Greenbrier Farm Rd in Winston-Salem. Please bring your own chair, wear a face mask and be mindful of social distancing.

Troop Meeting will be tonight from 6:30 to no later than 8:00. It may end earlier.
“Office hours” for advancement and merit badge checkoffs: 6:00-6:30 (no advancement or MB checkoffs during meeting time). Leaders please arrive early to help with signoffs.
Eagle review meetings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY with the Scoutmaster or Mentors (no Eagle reviews during meeting time).
Leaders get announcements to SPL Will Young in advance of start of meeting.

Tonight’s meeting will be “Office Hours” only (except for Ravens): Advancement and Merit Badge signoffs from 6:00-7:00 at the courtyard area.

Popcorn Sales Turn-In TONIGHT! Everything (Orders, money and prize info) must be turned in TODAY from 6-7pm. This is the only time to turn in orders, you MUST drop them by TODAY.
If you sold “wagon sales” on the app then we need just collected money and prize choice (you MUST come by TONIGHT). If you sold on “paper order forms” then we need the completed order form, collected money and prize choice (you MUST come by TONIGHT). If you sold only online and/or storefront, then we only need your prize choice. You can email this and do not need to come tonight.
Popcorn questions? Email Amanda Treadway at atread25@gmail.com.