Service Project

On Sunday, January 15th the Troop will be helping to clean up at the Vinton Lions / VPRD wrestling tournament.  Please be in uniform and arrive at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School gym at 3pm.  We should be done by 4:30-5:00.


The Lions Club provides significant support to the Troop throughout the year - we could not continue to operate without their support.  Lets have a good turn out show our thanks for their support.

Holiday meeting schedule

There is no Troop meeting on Monday December 26th. 

Troop meetings resume on Monday January 2nd 2012. 

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Popcorn is Popp'n

Our awesome popcorn team asked me to remind everyone that we are just about to the end of the sale.  There is still time to sell any popcorn you have on-hand, and you can still take orders at those family gatherings this weekend.

 

They also tell me that we are very close to beating last years sales.  We need everyone to help push us over the top and have our best sale ever!  Remember - popcorn sales are what pay for all of the Troop camping gear, help reduce the cost of "big" campouts and pay for things like pizza parties.

And speaking of pizza - we are on track to have ZERO RETURNS.  And that means pizza for everyone who sold popcorn!

A Good Turn Daily...

Last night a several Scouts and leaders from Troop 47 helped out at the Vinton Lions Club chili supper. Good Job guys! Vinton Today has a short piece with a picture: (link)

New subscription options

Hey Troop 47!   We have just added the ability for you to get announcements and reminders postings via email.  If you are reading this on our web site, follow the link to the Announcements Blog or Reminder Blog found just above the box for each of them.  On the blog you will now see a spot on the right side to enter your email address.  Follow the directions then look for an email with a link to activate your subscription.

Please note: the Announcements blog is separate from the Reminders blog so you need to subscribe to both if you want to receive emails for both.

Busy Day...

October 29th is a busy day for Troop 47.

Conservation Project
9am - 11am at VSHS
Help straighten and stake trees damaged in the July wind storm

Flag Retirement
6pm at American Legion


Lets have a good turnout to give back to our great community!

Climb Iowa lock in

There are still lots of spots available for the Climb Iowa overnight trip on December 11th.  We can not make the reservation until we have 20 people signed up and paid.

Date: Dec 10-11, 2011
Cost: $25 per person plus meals. 
Sign up: We need 20 people paid to make the reservation. 
Deadline: ASAP!

Merit Badge Workshop

Regisration for the Marion Merit Badge Workshop is now open.
     Date: Saturday Nov 12, 2011
     Time: All Day
     Cost: $10

Sessions fill up quickly so get your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices to Mark ASAP.  Absolute registration deadline is 30-Oct but dont wait, there won't be space available.

A list of the sessions and their prerequisites is available HERE

Climb Iowa deadline

The December 2011 outing is scheduled to be at the Climb Iowa indoor rock climbing gym on the west side of Des Moines. 

Date: Dec 10-11, 2011
Cost: $25 per person plus meals. 
Sign up: We need 20 people paid to make the reservation. 
Deadline: Sign up deadline is Monday 19-Sept.

Court of Honor - rescheduled

The July 2011 Court of Honor potluck has been rescheduled for Monday 1-August at 6:30pm.

Bring the whole family to see what the Scouts have been up to, enjoy good food and fellowship.

Please bring a hot dish and a cold dish to share. Bring table service for your selves and drinks if you want something other than bug juice.