Hello Troop 848 Families!

        I have a few announcements for this week's meeting.  Our PLC will have their final hour-long meeting of their term on Thursday from 6-7 to plan September's meetings and the campout at Camp Kerr.  We plan to have a guest speaker on Thursday to lead a discussion on the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and other substances like vaping to help our scouts complete second class requirement 7c.  To complete the requirement, scouts will need to have a conversation following the discussion with their families, then come back and tell the scoutmaster or another adult how it relates to the scout oath and law.  This week's meeting is also the deadline for turning in any documentation to Dr. Mavalli for rank advancement or merit badge completions.

Please come early this Thursday (August 14th) to participate in our initial fitness test for Tenderfoot requirement 6a.  We will meet from 6:15 - 6:45 beginning on the patio of the church activity center where we meet.  Participants should wear Troop 848 class b green shirt/green shirt, athletic shorts, and running shoes and bring a beach towel or yoga mat and water.

Hello!

       We ask for all of our amazing parents to join us for our Troop Parent meeting on Thursday.  It will occur during the scout's meeting at 7 p.m. and will cover our upcoming fall schedule and Scouting America youth protection policies.  We have some new scouts in our Troop, and it will be a great way to get to know our expanding Troop Family!  We hope to see you there!

POPCORN FUNDRAISER INFORMATION

The Popcorn fundraiser has begun!  Fund all of your scouting adventures, pay for camps, dues, uniforms, scouting equipment and more. Along the way, you will learn personal development skills such as public speaking, salesmanship, money and time management, and perseverance.

On Thursday, August 7th, we will have a troop potluck to celebrate the start of a new school year and everyone coming back together after summer vacations! Requested items include main dishes, desserts, and snacks. Feel free to bring any treats that you wish to share with the troop. We would love food to be homemade, but it is not required. Please sign up on our Signup Genius, including your name and what you plan to bring. Thank you! ~ Aashika

Ever thought how cool it would be to appear in Scout Life Magazine?  Well, here is your chance!  Troop 848 is going to be featured for our participation in Scouting America's new Multisport Merit Badge!  We'll offer the Merit Badge over three sessions (August 30th, September 6th, and October 4th), then participate in the Dallas Athletes' Racing Monster Triathlon the weekend of October 11th. Scouts are encouraged to participate in the September 28th paid volunteer Rock of Ages event to fulfill merit badge option 8(e), but may choose to complete a different option, if desired. Please register for each component of the merit badge on the troop calendar.