Troop 268

Winter Court of Honor

Monday, December 11, 2000

6:00 PM

Lower Level of St. John’s Church

• Spaghetti Dinner Sponsored by the Venture Crew
• Cost is $5.00 per person or $20 for an entire family.
• Everyone is asked to bring a desert.
• R.S.V.P. by December 6, 2000 to Mark L’Ecuyer 436-7730

Lessons of a Successful Leader

By

General Colin Powell

Beginning with this newsletter, we will reprint one of the 18 lessons of being a successful leader.

Lesson 1: (Good leaders sometimes make people unhappy).

Good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions. It's inevitable-if you're honorable.

Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity: You'll avoid the tough decisions, you'll avoid confronting the people who need to be confronted, and you'll avoid offering differential rewards based on differential performance because some people might get upset.

Ironically, procrastinating on the difficult choices, by trying not to get anyone mad, and by treating everyone equally "nicely" regardless of their contributions, you'll simply ensure that the only people you'll wind up angering are the most creative and productive people in the organization.

Committee Corner

By Mark L’Ecuyer

In previous months I have defined the function of the troop committee, introduced the key members, and briefly discussed their roles. One of the functions I briefly discussed was advancement. Since advancement is the one function of the troop committee which most directly impacts each of you, I thought I would further define the advancement role of the troop committee.

Serving on the troop committee is an advancement chairman, who is Mr. L’Ecuyer. He must insure that advancement within our troop is accomplished in accordance with the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America. This means that we must ensure that all the requirements are followed and completed in accordance with the Boy Scout handbook. In our troop the role of the advancement chairman is basically an administrative function, and completing the requirements are left up to initiative of each scout. It is not the role of the advancement chairman to set up 5 mile hikes, first aid classes or organize merit badge classes. However, Mr. L’Ecuyer is willing to help to the maximum extent possible.

Some of the roles of the advancement chairman include, conducting Boards of Review, reporting completion of the awards to the council office, purchasing the awards, and assuring you are recognized for your advancement in a timely manner. Also, the advancement chairman maintains our troop advancement records on a computer database. This becomes very important when you progress to the high ranks.

In conclusion, advancement is up to you and your patrols. However, the troop committee is willing to help. So if you need to schedule a board of Review, or need a blue card for a merit badge, or if you have any further questions, please see Mr. L’Ecuyer. Happy advancing!!!

Patrol Leader

Patrol Leaders

Cobras — Ben L’Ecuyer

Beavers — Nick Wahoff

Soaring Eagles — Scott Morgan

Cougars — Chad Davis

Upcoming Meeting Information

Fruit Sale

Troop Fund Raiser Information

FRUIT ORDER PLACED WITH SUPPLIER: Tuesday, November 28^th

UNLOAD THE TRUCK AT MORRISON'S: Friday, December 8^th

Scouts will be needed to help., approximately 3:30 PM.

57 Orchard Drive, Worthington

(Sw Corner, Orchard & Hartford)

FRUIT PICK UP AT MORRISON’S:

Saturday, December 9^th , before noon

DELIVER FRUIT TO CUSTOMERS:

Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 9^th-10^th (or ASAP)

MONEY TO BE TURNED IN: Monday, December 11^th

SALES GOALS:

New Scouts - $100.00 (have not sold fruit before)

Experienced Scouts - $140.00 (sold fruit last year or previously)

Profits generated will be shared between the troop and the selling scout. After expenses, the profit split shall be as follows:

1. Profits from sales up to the scout’s sales goal shall be split 50% to the scout, 50% to the troop.

2. Profits from sales above the scout’s sales goal shall be split 75% to the scout, 25% to the troop.

PRIZES!

During each of the first three weeks of the sale, prizes were awarded for New and Experienced Scouts with the highest sales (dollars) turned in that week. Winners chose from a pool of prizes. In addition the New and Experienced Scouts with the highest overall sales at the end of the sale will win a special grand prize.

Awards will be based on dollar value of orders that are turned in each week, regardless of when the orders were taken.

TROOP 268 - 2000 CITRUS FRUIT SALE

INSTRUCTIONS and TIPS for SELLING and TAKING ORDERS

1. Pull off the yellow copies from all of your order forms. Bring these to the next troop meeting and turn them in to Mr. Harvey.
2. Keep the pink copies. These are your records of who ordered fruit, and where you must make deliveries. You will need these copies, so keep them in a secure place.
3. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Harvey at 614-888-7904, or 614-203-2950.

RECENT EVENTS

Halloween Campout

By Matt Wohlever

Over the last weekend of October some members of our troop went on the Halloween Campout at Camp Avery Hand. What makes this campout unique from all of the other ones is that there was no set agenda. So we were able to do whatever we felt like doing, even if that was sitting around the campfire to keep warm. Which many of us wanted to do, because it was rather chilly in the mornings and evenings.

After breakfast Saturday morning, the troop played a game of cat and mouse. The Cobras and Cougars left the trail signs and the Beavers, Soaring Eagles, and adults were supposed to follow. A misunderstanding turned the game into a stalking contest. After we got everybody back to camp the patrols cooked lunch and started a small fire, which was easy because we were camping in a forest of pine trees.

When lunch was all cleaned up almost all the scouts along with a few adults played a game of football for two hours. The rest of the free time was filled with capture the flag and a series of nature walks. After a chicken dinner was cleaned up, everybody was content to munch on cracker barrel, sit around the fire, and tell ghost stories. Some stories sent chills down people's spines. Sunday was the usual routine of cleaning and policing.

What made this campout even more unique was the fact that two moms joined us for the weekend. Mrs. Lycan and Mrs. O'Brien came up Saturday afternoon and stayed the rest of the weekend. Many scouts also learned a few tips on how to keep warm and proper clothing for cold weather

Don’t remember what is happening at the meeting next week? Check the Troop 268 Web page at http://www.bsatroop268.org

Upcoming calendar

Campouts and major events

ARTICLES, COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK NEEDED

We are still looking for writers to assist with the newsletter development. email us at scoutmaster@bsatroop268.org