
​Troop 69
Troop 69!
September is a great month for scouting! Fall weather, camping, and Webelos visits!
Kind, Cheerful, and Friendly are the 3 points of the scout law we will be focusing on in September.
September 2023
Sept. 4- NO MEETING - Labor Day
Sept. 11 - PLC meeting - 6pm - TPCC
Sept. 11 - Troop meeting - 7pm - TPCC - webelos visit planning and Fall personal advancement
Sept. 15-17 - Campout Raccoon Lake - Fall camping is the best! Pioneering FC3abcd. Food, Fun, and Fellowship! Sign up by Sept 6 https://september-campout-raccoon-lake.cheddarup.com
Sept. 18 - Troop meeting - 7pm - TPCC - webelos visits
Sept. 25 - Troop meeting - 7pm - TPCC - webelos visits
*Always have your day bag (with BSA essentials) and a filled water bottle.
Announcements
1. No Troop Meeting September 4 - Labor Day
2. PLC Training - tbd - separate email
3. Campout - September 15-17 - Racoon Lake pioneering https://september-campout-raccoon-lake.cheddarup.com Sign up by Sept. 6
4. Cyberchip 2023/24 school year. If you forgot your family contract on 8/28 please email or bring to the next meeting for credit.
If you missed the 8/28 Troop meeting please complete the Cyberchip requirements for your grade and record with Advancement Committee.
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/
Dues https://2024-annual-dues.cheddarup.com
T69 collects dues annually from both scouts (youth) and scouters (adult leaders)
For scouts
The amount for 2024 has significantly increased. National and Council dues is now $160.
Troop dues have been $40 for returning scouts and $90 for crossover scouts. In an effort to mitigate the effect of National and Council dues raising we are keeping out Troop dues at $40 for all scouts this year. Troop dues are used for supplies, awards, upkeep, storage, and replacement of gear, etc. We are hopeful that Fundraising could significantly reduce dues going forward in 2025.
Total due $200
For scouters (adult leaders, scouter reserve)
National dues have increased to $60.
https://2024-annual-dues.cheddarup.com
Please pay dues by September 30 (If this is a financial hardship OR you are leaving the program please let us know)
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Weed Wranglers - removing invasive honey suckle - Zionsville Parks Department - multiple days this Fall - https://zionsvillein.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29849
Sorting Candles ar TPCC - tbd
Lange Center Merit Badge Classes https://scoutingevent.com/160-2023meritbadge
September:
Fish and Wildlife Management (September 7th & 21st)
October:
Fishing (October 3rd & 17th)
November:
Climbing (November 29th & December 5th)