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ANNUAL FUNDRAISER: POPCORN SALE STARTS
Every year the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts across America sell popcorn door to door to raise money for Scouting. This Fall the Scouts will be providing their customers the opportunity to donate a portion to show their appreciation for their military servicemen and servicewomen. Last year consumers donated 300 tons of Trails End popcorn to U.S. Military. A gift to tell them thanks for all their hard work to keep all our families safe. This new program gives your popcorn customers the chance to add $25 donations of Trail's End Popcorn for military men and women. The popcorn will be distributed by Support Our Troops. Learn more at the Support Our Troops website.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Sept 27..........Sale starts
Nov 16...........Return unsold Show & Deliver/Take Order Pick-Up
Nov 19...........Take Orders Due
Dec 6............Popcorn Pick-Up/ Last day to submit prize orders
Dec 17...........Popcorn $$ Due
Dec 22...........Payment Due to Council
Dec 31...........Late fees accessed
Last year a Boy Scout from Portsmouth, Ohio in the Simon Kenton Council, sold $12,531 worth of popcorn and was in 3rd place for the Top Sellers in the Central Region of the United States.
Boys everywhere need a helping hand, a lift up, and your purchase of popcorn gives them the boost they need. More than 70% of your purchase goes to help boys in your local Scout Council. It pays for the activities they do, the camps they attend, and for necessary equipment. Each Scout is responsible, along with his family, for raising money for his Pack or Troop. Your assistance through your popcorn purchase is appreciated very much. In addition to buying Trail's End from a Scout, you may purchase popcorn directly from the OrderPopcorn.com website and your favorite Scout and his Pack or Troop will receive credit. He must give you his Order Key number so you can use it when you order Trail's End Popcorn. Thank you for your continued support of Scouting.
Remember to sell those official OSU commemorative tins and the new Trail Mix! Customers can give the popcorn tins as Christmas gifts to family & friends, and everybody loves the microwave popcorn! Start Poppin'.Labels: boyscouts, fundraiser, popcorn, sale, scouting, scouts
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WHITE WATER RAFTING OUTING
WHEN: June 20-22, 2008
Leaving from school Friday at 2:00 in the afternoon, June 20th.
WHERE:
New & Gauley River Adventures Lansing, WV 25862
Breeze Hill Campsite reserved for weekend.
Visit the website at: www.gauley.com
WHAT: Camping and White Water Rafting on the Lower, New River at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 21st.
LOWER GAULEY: The Lower Gauley offers 13 miles Class III-V whitewater in one of West Virginia's most spectacular canyons. Technical continuous rapids make this trip a step up from the Lower New. Although the Lower Gauley is not as demanding as the Upper Gauley, this section offers exciting whitewater adventure for both beginners and experts alike. You will experience the biggest rapids the Lower Gauley has to offer such as Koontz's, Flume, Canyon Doors, Mash and Pure Screaming Hell, just to name a few. The scenery is magnificent and action is non-stop. Our take out at Koontz's Landing allows our guests to enjoy all the whitewater the Lower Gauley has to offer without the last 2 miles of flat water. Minimum age is 12 years old.
WHAT TO BRING: Overnight Trips Important Information
To make your overnight trip more comfortable there are some things you may want to bring along. Remember you are camping on the river and it is primitive, so you will need to bring a lot, we will provide camping gear (tents), food and beverages, and campfire.
* Change of clothes for when you get off the river.
* Sleeping Bag and Pillow and Sleeping Mat
* Light Jacket for evening
* Insect Repellant
* Flashlight/Lantern
* Playing Cards
* Camera (waterproof)
* Medication (if necessary)
* Additional Snacks (optional)
WHAT TO WEAR:
A bathing suit, sunglasses, and tennis shoes (sandals that fasten on the feet) are standard at any time of year. Quick drying material (not cotton) For spring or fall trips you may bring a polypro or wool sweater and hat, and a windbreaker. Wetsuit rental is available for especially nippy days and don't forget a change of dry clothes, towel and shoes!
SAFETY:
At New & Gauley River Adventures, safety is our first concern both on and off the river. As in every adventure sport, there is risk involved in rafting. Yet every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors go rafting on the New, Gauley and other West Virginia rivers without incident. Experienced guides, state-of-the-art equipment and proven safety techniques are all part of the reason. But the No. 1 factor ensuring a safe trip down the river is your cooperation and participation in safe rafting.
All of our guides are thoroughly trained, many beyond the state's already stringent requirements. Your role is to listen to your guide and follow his or her instructions as you travel down the river. Rafting is a participation sport -- a crew that works together and follows instructions is your best guarantee of safety. We'll teach you all the techniques you need to have a safe and exciting trip.
New & Gauley's commitment to safety is also reflected in our up-to-date equipment. Our fully self-bailing rafts are river-tested to be responsive and dependable throughout your trip. Our personal floatation devices are top-of-the-line. And our transportation to and from the river is safe and reliable.
Finally, we'll work with you to accommodate any special needs or concerns you may have. Be sure to let your guide know of any pertinent medical conditions you or other members of your party might have. Likewise, let us know if you require any special medications or have any allergies that might pose a problem.
Most importantly, if you have any questions, just ask! Working together, we can tailor your trip to your capabilities, needs and wishes.
Important Note: We expect every one of our guests to adhere to the same high level of personal responsibility. In that regard, alcohol and/or recreational drugs are strictly forbidden on the river. Violation of this rule will result in immediate termination of your trip. An impaired rafter is not just a threat to himself, but to everyone else on the river. Be smart, and be safe!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM COLUMBUS OHIO:
DISTANCE: 274.8 miles / APPROXIMATE TIME TRAVEL: 5 Hours
Or click on Yahoo Map link
FOLLOW RT 23 SOUTH TO CHILLICOTHE
FOLLOW RT 35 TO GALLIPOLIS
FOLLOW RT 35 TO I 64 EAST TO CHARLESTON WV
FOLLOW I 64/77 SOUTH
USE EXIT 60 MOSSY RT 612 EAST TO RT 19 NORTH
FOLLOW RT 19 N
TURN RIGHT ON LANSING RD (SECOND EXIT PAST THE NEW RIVER GORGE BRIDGE)
WE ARE 100 YARDS ON YOUR LEFT ONCE ON LANSING ROAD
Vacation Memories
Photographs of your trip!
Color photographs of each day's adventure are available for your purchase after every trip! Prices may vary.
Additional Information: 1-800-SKY-RAFTLabels: rafting, scouting
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