Date: October 6th 2008

Popcorn Blitz Weekend - Don't forget to bring your compelted popcorn take order forms to Tuesday's meeting to qualify for the Blitz Weekend prize.

If you do not get your order forms to Marshall Foster on Tuesday (or before) you will NOT be eligible for the Blitz Weekend prize.

Vienna Civic Club - A reminder to adults leaders that we will working at the Vienna Civic Club food booth at the Dixie Classic Fair on Wednesday (Oct. 8), beginning at 5 p.m. Please contact Tim Lasley if you need additional info.

Council Camporee - We will be camping at The Old Hickory Council Camporee the weekend of Oct. 24-26 at the Wilkes County Airport.

The following Scouts have signed up so far for the Camporee: Chris W., Andy N., Alexander Z., Devlin B., Evan L., Josh J., Gabriel H., Ben G., Jacob C., Raymond F. (?), Lyle G.

The Aviation Merit Badge is being offered at the Camporee and includes the opportunity to take a "check ride" in a small airplane. If you want to take the Aviation Merit Badge, there is a separate form that has to be completed. To participate in the airplane ride you and your parent(s) also need to complete the Young Eagles appication.

The original cut off for the Young Eagles applications was last week, but we may be able to sign up a couple additional Scouts. Tuhesday (Oct. 7) is definitely the final cut off for this program.

If you are interested, see Mr. Hough for an application at Tuesday's meeting.

Brookstown Days - Our Troop will be helping our Chartered Organization partner, Brookstown United Methodist Church, at the church during Brookstown Days on Saturday, Oct. 18.

The following Scouts have signed up to help at Brookstown Days: Evan L., Ian B., Logan E. (?), Andy N., Alexander Z., Ben G., Corey E., Josh J. (?), Lyle G., Devlin B.

Featherfest - If you think you might be interested in Indian Affairs, then you should consider attending the 2nd Annual Josh Davis Featherfest at Camp Raven Knob, Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. This event is open to anyone who would like to learn more about Indian affairs, including drumming, singing, dancing, making regalia and more.

The cost for the event is $35 and your registration and payment should be submitted to the Scout Office by Oct. 27.

Leader Training - The Old Hickory Council will be offering the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills leader training course at Camp Raven Knob, November 1-2. This is the required outdoor training for Assistant Scoutmasters and the skills taught during this course are based on the outdoor skills found in the Boy Scout handbook.

If you have not taken this course, please consider registering for this course. The course fee is $25 and registrations are due at the Scout Office by Oct. 24.

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