Friends of Scouting - Last Call!

Our annual drive for the Friends of Scouting began at the court of honor on 2-8-2010.

Based on the size of our troop, Northern Star Council has given our troop a goal of $2,700 and we have met that goal! As a result, we will be helping further the mission of Scouting, and the Council will provide our troop with all patches for merit badges and rank advancements for the year--a savings to the troop of around $400!

The troop leadership would like to thank those who have contributed through Friends of Scouting. Pledge forms have been mailed out to those families who were not able to make the Court of Honor. Please consider making a contribution. Thank you.

If you have questions or need a Friends of Scouting brochure, please contact Mr. Cahow. Check back here for periodic updates on how our troop is doing.

Troop 290, Meet Scoutmaster Buckey

“Scoutmaster Bucky” is an energetic group from Richfield that organizes monthly Merit Badge Workshops. They’ve recently opened up these workshops to troops outside of Richfield. A few of our Troop 290 Scouts & leaders have attended and given Bucky two thumbs-up. Please visit Bucky’s web site for details on upcoming workshops and how to register for these events.

Fall Popcorn Sale Summary

Another successful popcorn sale brought a total of $612 to the Camp Funds of the participating Scouts. Michael M was our top seller this fall. Our troop will again participate in this fund raiser in March. Watch for more details on this opportunity.

Wreath Sales Wrap-up

Congratulations to all the Scouts who took advantage of this wonderful opportunity to EARN money for their Troop and for their own personal Camp Fund. Brothers Michael and Noah combined to sell $1811 of products. Our top individual seller was Cullen H, who sold $1171. The profit for our Troop this year was $1319.78, and the total profit that was deposited into the various sellers’ personal Camp Funds was $3354.90. That’s a huge $4600+ of camping fun in the Troop’s near future … nice work, guys!

Scouts, be sure to thank your parents AGAIN for their logistical help with all those pine needles.

Archery Badge Opportunity

BSA Archery Merit Badge opportunity! Three separate sessions are being offered February 7th, 14th, and 21st at the indoor Rapids Archery Club. Classes start at 8am. Counselors will be there to help. Scouts will need to read their merit badge book before class and bring the book along. You must register in advance. Details are available at www.tenring.org.

Rifle Badge Opportunity

BSA Rifle Merit Badge opportunity! Two separate sessions are being offered May 1st and 2nd at the Beaverbrok Sportsmen's Club in East Bethel. Counselors will be there to help. Scouts will need to read their merit badge book before class and bring the book along. You must register in advance. Details are available at www.tenring.org.