Now that Fall sports are wrapping up, we can get back to the business of running the troop. This is the time of year when Webelos are visiting Troops as part of the process of deciding which to join. Full participation by our Scouts is essential to give the best impression of our troop to these prospective members.

Webelos from several dens will accompany the troop on the Halloween and the wilderness survival campouts. I have a special request that older Scouts make themselves as visible as possible during the campouts and the meetings when the Webelos are visiting. We need the support of all our members to attract new Scouts to join us.

The troop traveled to Seven Ranges Scout Range to once again enjoy Summer camp. A wonderful time was had by all who attended.

Scouts in attendance this year where: Matt Wohlever, Ben L’Ecuyer, Chip L’Ecuyer, Nathan Chenenko, Chris Wahoff, Timothy Lin, Ryan Wynne, Brian Tulloh, Todd Mumford, Kyle Arnold, Chad Davis, Scott Morgan, Daniel Talagrand, Eugene Talagrand, Greg L. Martin, Erik Fletcher and Jeff Morrison

The following adults were in attendance for the full week, Jay Fletcher, Mark L’Ecuyer, Keith Davis, Bill Wahoff, Bill Mumford and Kevin Wohlever

A number of rank advancements and merit badges were earned during the week. The summer court of honor recognized the achievements of the efforts during summer camp. Everyone who was in attendance for the week earned their "Pipestone" honor camper award.

The highlight of the week was the troop winning the camp wide site inspection and earning the right to lower the flag at the end of the day on Friday. We even supplied the bugler, with Chris Wahoff earning a "coup feather" for his excellent rendition of taps.

Congratulations to the newest OA members, Matt Wohlever and Ben L’Ecuyer, who completed their ordeals this summer. Welcome to the Techumse lodge.

SPL — Jeff Morrison

ASPL Indoor — Matt Wohlever

ASPL Outdoor — Ben L’Ecuyer

ASPL Venture Crew — Chad Davis

Scribe — Todd Mummford

Treasurer — Chip L’Ecuyer

Librarian — Nathan Chenenko

Quarter Master — Erik Fletcher

Cobras — Nathan Chenenko

Vikings — Daniel Friedman

Soaring Eagles — Todd Mumford

Dragons / Scorpions / Cougars — Brandon Ballinger

Chris Wahoff for pack 615

Cougars: 0

Soaring Eagles: 0

Cobras: 0

Scorpions: 0

Congratulations to the following scouts for their participation in the following fall activities:

Jeff Morrison — Thomas Worthington Band, Kevin Holz — McCord Middle School Cross Country, Chris Wahoff — McCord Middle School Football, Ben L’Ecuyer — McCord Middle School Football, Chris Ensign — McCord Middle School Football, Todd Mumford — GOYSL Soccer, Ryan Wynne — Soccer, Kevin Rankin — Thomas Worthington Soccer, Chad Davis — Thomas Worthington Soccer, Matt Wohlever — McCord Middle School Cross Country, Nathan Chenenko — McCord Middle School Cross Country

The year 2000 is approaching rapidly, and as any good scout, you need to be prepared. But at what level should you be prepared?

You may have heard that problems may occur with computers at Midnight on December 31, 1999. This is the much talked about Y2K problem.

Do you need move into a log cabin, with a hand water pump, wood stove and enough food to last four weeks? Well you could, but you would miss the first few weeks of school!

Will there be problems on January 1^st, 2000? Probably. Will there be massive problems that will cause the decline of civilization? Most definitely not!

So what do you need to prepare for? That is the real question. There will be isolated problems. The most likely problem to occur will be the inability to complete a phone call, as millions of people try to call friends and family to see if they have suffered any problems associated with the new millenium.

The best way to prepare for the new century is as you would a severe winter storm. Make sure you have a plan in case you lose power, heat or water. Have firewood nearby, if you have a fireplace. Make sure the flashlights, candles and matches are nearby. Have a couple of gallons of water available. Make sure have some food in case you finished all of the holiday ham, it could be a few days before you can get to the store.

These are some of the stops you should take during the winter storm season.

As far as Y2K is concerned, the worst thing you can do is overreact. You don’t need to take all your money out the bank. You shouldn’t keep large amounts of money or valuables in your home. You don’t need to move to the country to survive. You just need to be a scout that is true to the scout motto, "Be Prepared".

Be prepared, while we may not have problems on January 1^st, the next "Great Blizzard" may hit in December, or January or February…..

Halloween Campout at the Coby Family Farm near Mansfield, OH.

Wilderness Survival Campout @ Dawsons Farm

Winter Court of Honor

Winter Bushwack

Klondike Derby @ camp Lazarus

Caving Campout @ Renfro Valley, KY

Backpack Campout

Spring Camporee

Sports Campout

Summer Camp @ Seven Ranges Scout Camp

High Adventure Crew to Seabase, FL

Water Sports Campout

So you think you have a good idea for the newsletter, but have no idea if people would read it? Well who cares! Just send it in! Or email it to us at scoutmaster@bsatroop268.org

Mail To: 1491 Briarmeadow Dr.

Columbus, OH 43235

So you think you’re funny! Well you’re no stand up comedian but we need jokes! Send them to the above addresses or tell us at the meeting! For every joke we publish we will give you 2 honor patrol points!

And you also think you’re a roving reporter? Well you might not get paid like you’re working for NBC but we will let you publish them. And for every article that we publish we will give you a official Scout Striker or 4 Honor Patrol Points. So send them in and you’ll get your 15 minutes of fame and glory!

New Scouts - $100 (have not sold fruit before)

Experienced Scouts - $140 (Sold fruit last year or previously)

1. Profits from sales up 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.

• A new scout has a sales goal of $100. This scout sells $135 of fruit. Assume that profits are 40% of sales.
• The first $00 in sales yields $40 in profit, of which $20 goes to the scout and $20 goes to the troop.
• Sales above $100 ($35 in this example) yields $14.00 profit of which $10.50 goes to the scout and $3.50 goes to the troop.
• Total profit to the scout is $30.50. Total profit to the troop is $23.50.