Thursday, December 13, 2007 - Reporter -
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ANNUAL TROOP 700 CHRISTMAS COURT OF HONOR DINNER
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th at 7 P.M.
WHAT: All scouts and families are invited to attend the annual Troop 700 Christmas Court of Honor dinner. Merit badges and rank advancement awards will be given to scouts that have completed requirements.
Scouts should be in Class A uniforms.
TIME: Please arrive at 6:45 so that the program can start on time at 7 pm.
WHAT TO BRING: Each family is asked to provide a side dish to share (12-24 servings), including a serving utensil and a 2 liter bottle of pop.
PROVIDED BY THE TROOP COMMITTEE: The main course will be ham and meatloaf. The committee will also provide the ice for drinks, and the dessert, and coffee. The paper products will also be provided - (plates, cups, napkins, and plastic ware).
WHERE: Court of Honor will be at the Huber Ridge Elementary cafeteria room.
The Friends of Scouting presentation will be included in the program for the evening.
In addition to your personal gift, many local employers make matching contributions. Check with your human resource department to find out!
Give what you can! It makes a difference to OUR COMMUNITY, TO OUR PROGRAM, AND TO THE OVER 42,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCOUTING. Donations to the "Friends of Scouting" campaign are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE!
The Simon Kenton Council is also collecting food for the Emergency Holiday Food Drive.
In response to the current shortage of food at local food banks we would ask our Scout volunteers and members to join in helping to meet this critical need. No one should go hungry particularly at this time of year and it is every Scouts duty to serve our communities in a time of need.
How Can We Help?
We would ask our local Scout units to use their holiday celebrations and meetings to collect food for the drive. In addition our ability to mobilize a collection is unlike any other organizations and we would ask that you consider having your Scouts and volunteers go door to door to make collections. The Mid Ohio Food Bank has the greatest need and distribution channels, but units in other areas of the Council can support their local food bank. Door to door collections require little more than some grocery store bags and transportation to load the items. Encourage your charter organization to join in and help as well. A list of the needed items is below. Lets show our community the impact Scouts can have and our commitment to service.
We will offer up to the unit that collects the most food through this effort (Measured in Pounds) a Commemorative Plaque, an article in the Scouter and a prize for every Scout. Make sure to tell the food bank you are with the Scouts when dropping off and e-mail Don Sheppard your best estimate of your total collection (In lbs) for the contest, but also to announce the results to the community. dsheppard@skcbsa.org (Unit # , District, & Total lbs Collected)
Suggested Items For Your Food Drive
For Kids -
Peanut butter
Jelly or jam
Macaroni & cheese
"Spaghetti-O's" type canned pastas
Pudding, gelatin & fruit cups
Cheese & cracker snacks
Juice boxes
Boxed/Dry Goods -
"Bisquick" type mixes
Oatmeal
Baking mixes
Corn meal
Dry beans
Pasta
Rice
Pancake & bread mixes
Meat Group -
Canned chili
Canned stew
Canned fish
Canned meat
Condensed or chunky soups
Fruits & Vegetables -
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Canned juices
Instant potatoes
* Please do not include perishable items with your food drive collection (i.e. fresh fruit, bread, fresh potatoes, etc.). We are also unable to accept homemade or home-canned foods.
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