Welcome to BSA Troop 200 of Upper Arlington, Ohio!
a BSA chartered unit under the oversight of
NW United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43220
Our meetings are Tuesdays at 7PM
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"PLC Notes -
When in doubt, we spell it out"
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Read notes from the April PLC meeting...
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| Service Opportunities |
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| Fundraising Opportunities |
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| Buckeye News |
Buckeye District E-News provides great information about what is happening in our District. Please read. July is now available. |
| Scout Account Fund Withdrawal Form |
Need new scout pants, hiking boots or camping gear...use your scout account funds!
Use this form to withdraw fund from your scout account. (Every scout has an account - contact Mrs. Leaver to find out how much you have available.) The funds can be used to pay for:
- Scouting events - including campouts, summer camp, and high adventure trips
- Scouting equipment - uniforms, etc.
- Camping gear
An original receipt must be attached to the form when requesting reimbursement for scouting/camping equipment that has been purchased. You must obtain Scoutmaster written approval before any purchase or it will not be reimbursed. If in doubt, ask your Scoutmaster before you buy.
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| Troop Information |
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Key documents to help you better understand our troop:
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| Event Planning |
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Commissioner courses are encouraged for all Scouters who are interested in continuing to support BSA programs by helping other units as an advisor.
Start planning your Summer 2008 calendar now. Simon Kenton Council is offering the following two youth leadership training opportunities:
- Nagatamen - June 8-14, 2008 at Camp Oyo
- Eagle Feather - July 20-26 at Camp Oyo
They are now taking online registration at the following link - Youth Leadership Training Opportunities. .
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Adult Training |
We encourage all uniformed leaders to participate in an enhanced Scoutmaster training course such as Blackfoot, Okama, Wood Badge or Green Bar.
Details are always available on the SKC website, http://www.skcbsa.org/.
Wood Badge is back! Scouting's premier training course will be offered at Chief Logan Reservation this fall over two weekends.
- September 5-7, 2008 (Friday through Sunday)
- October 3-5, 2008 (Friday through Sunday)
The Wood Badge flyer is available here. Registration details are available here.
Any leader can contact Mr. Lugo any time by email, phone or at a troop meeting with questions or for more information. |
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| Scoutmaster's Corner |
Last Updated 06/29/08 |
Thanks to everyone who attended the mandatory "Time to Tell" video. Very informative and lots of good questions.
Tuesday July 1st will be our Troops 4th of July cookout and fun night for the families. Call it our appreciation night for all your support!
I need to see more merit badge perquisite work completed for Summer Camp. You must draft up a note; and I'll check your work, sign that you completed it for your camp councilor. But you must get it done soon. Don't wait until we are standing in the parking lot ready to leave for camp!
A big thank you to our Troop Chaplains and their High Adventure prayers. All of our crews have returned home safely with no injuries.
Mark Locker
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| Upcoming Troop 200 events |
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| Talkin' Trash and Stayin' Green |
Hard work and a contribution back to our community. That's what a service campout is all about. Oh yeah, and don't forget about a little fun.
A cadre of Troop 200 scouts worked with SWACO to help beautify the county landfill in south-eastern Franklin County. Thanks to the scouts, scouters, and adult leaders.
Take a look at some of their activities here.
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| Nagatamen Graduates |
 The week of June 8 , Brandon K., as a learner, and Michael P. and Daniel S. as staff, completed Nagatamen training.
The course is built on the syllabus for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) and lasted for one week at Camp Oyo in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Learners are divided into patrols and are taught and encouraged to practice a number of leadership methods. Michael and Daniel worked as Patrol Guides during the week. Nagatamen training most closely resembles that of Wood Badge Training for adult leaders.
During the week, each learner is given the chance to be the patrol leader and the patrol method is heavily emphasized. At the end of the week, each patrol votes via secret ballot for a patrol member to be made Honorary Patrol Leader. Brandon K. was selected this year, by his fellow patrol members, to be the Honorary Patrol Leader for the Yellow Brick Road Patrol.
Please congratulate our Nagatamen graduate and staff!
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| Advancement Campout in May |
Troop 200's newest scouts participated in the Advancement Campout in May (along with the support of the older scouts and scouters). It was May... and Ohio... so you'll see sun, rain, ponchos, food, smiling faces, tired scouts, exhausted scouters, more food... oh, you know. And yes, a good time was had by all.
Thanks to Mr. Dan Taylor for the photos. |
| May Court of Honor |
This was the first Court of Honor for many of our newest scouts. It was May... and Ohio... but despite all of that we had beautiful weather and a lovely afternoon. The ice cream social that followed was a big hit! (Thanks for that Mrs. Pirt.)
Thanks to Mr. Dan Taylor for the photos. |
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