Troop 231: November 2013

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Metalwork Merit Badge

This Saturday, after Scouting for Food door hanger distribution, we will start our Metalwork merit badge. Mr. Andrew Chapman, who will lead this merit badge, has made several requests that will make your experience safe and more enjoyable.

In order to participate, you will need to obtain and bring these safety gear items:

1. Safety glasses or goggles (we may have enough pairs in the scout closet- please check on Tuesday night)

2. Leather gloves

3. Ear protection...ear plugs or head phones (I have access to enough ear plugs for everyone)

4. Long pants

5. Leather boots... No sandals or sneakers... Hiking boots are OK

6. Apron is optional... Leather or heavy canvas...no light weight fabric

7. No synthetic fleece or fibers, such as Under Armor shirts...these fabrics can melt.

The best place to find these items for the best price will be Harbor Freight or Northern Tool. For an example, Harbor Freight sells a leather apron for $10 and leather gloves for less than $5. We will need to help him with the cost of materials (ie., the metal we will use). I'll let you know about that soon.

If you have any questions, please feels free to let me know.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Scouting for Food

On Saturday, November 16th and 23rd, as part of the Lakeland District's effort, we will be assisting the Cooperative Christian Ministry in collecting food for the less fortunate in the Hickory area. Let's all participate in order to help out those who need a helping hand this holiday season. On Nov. 16th, we will meet at the church at 8:30am to distribute door hangers throughout the Oakwood and Hillcrest neighborhoods. On the following Saturday, Nov. 23rd, we will collect food items in the same area. Traditionally, Troop 231 and Pack 231 collect some of the largest amounts of food in the district. We need everyone's participation for this worthwhile event.

In addition, we will begin Metalwork merit badge on these days. Andrew Chapman, a local artist, has agreed to lead our troop in designing and making a special metalwork piece in time for the holiday season. We are very fortunate to have someone of his ability volunteer his time and talents to the troop for this unique merit badge. Details will be forthcoming at Tuesday night's meeting, but plan on assisting at Scouting for Food and then heading to Andrew's studio (Red Anvil Studios) for the merit badge class. We have planned to spend both Saturdays after Scouting for Food working in his studio.

Thanks and have a great weekend!