After a productive planning meeting, the 2019 -2020 schedule is complete and is on the web calendar!!!  Please take a look at the calendar.  Make sure you know which events you are responsible for, and plan accordingly.

Our annual planning meeting is scheduled for next Saturday, August 10, from 9:00 AM till we get the calendar for next year hashed out (we are usually done by noon). This is a very important morning, as we set the agenda for the entire year next year.  The Scoutmasters and scouts will decide on which events we are holding and who will be responsible for organizing the event.  This a great chance to be heard and have some input into our growth.  Scoutmasters ands the scouts should make every effort to attend, but we also encourage the parents and all our scouts to provide support.  

The Matthew 25 Service project is scheduled for July 27, from 9:00 to 11 AM.  Interested scouts should meet at the church at 8:00, or at Matthew 25 Ministries (11060 Kenwood Road Blue Ash) at 8:30.  This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to an organization that helps those in crisis.  For more info on Matthew 25, click here.   Those interested in particatingin this project, please contact Mr.  Casteel at bkcasteel@gmail.com or via text at (513)288-9077

Dear Members of Troop 161:

It has come to our attention that it is possible that some of the scouts that signed up for the Philmont may have neglected to be clear with their families that they have indeed committed to the trip.  While the trip is still just over a year away, we will need to submit  a non-refundable deposit on Monday, 7/15 for all those attending.  My understanding is that the troop is planning on cover the deposit on Monday 7/15 and re-coup payment from parents.  Given that, please make sure your scout, if he has signed up, has had some discussion regarding the time, preparation and expense this trip will entail.