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Note that this calendar is up to date as of its print date, but subject to change. Please consult www.troop281.org and troop emails for the most current calendar.

August
27 Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting (7 pm)

September
1 Troop Meeting – Firemaking (Sign-up for campout)
3 Troop Committee Meeting
8 Troop Meeting – Campout planning patrol meetings
15 Troop Meeting – Shooting Safety
18-20 Camp Achewon – Shooting Sports, New Scout Induction, PLC
22 Troop Meeting – Lashings / BORs
29 Fall Court of Honor

October
1 Troop Committee Meeting
6 Troop Meeting – Campout planning patrol meetings (Sign-up for campout)
13 Troop Meeting – Wilderness survival
20 Troop Meeting – Wilderness survival
23-25 (Secret location) – Survivor
28 Troop Meeting – USS Nightmare
29 Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting (7 pm)

November
3 Troop Meeting – Game Night / BORs (Sign-up for Color War)
5 Troop Committee Meeting
10 Troop Meeting – Campout planning patrol meetings / Rechartering for 2010 ($50 Due)
13-15 Camp Achewon – Color War, PLC
14 University of Scouting (Den Chief Training & Adult Leader Training)
17 Troop Meeting – Orienteering / BORs
TBA Popcorn Pick-Up
24 Troop Meeting – Dutch Oven Entrees

December
1 Troop Meeting – Dutch Oven Desserts
3 Troop Committee Meeting
8 Troop Meeting – Campout planning patrol meetings (Sign-up for FeastFest)
15 Troop Meeting – Cold Weather Camping & Hiking
18-20 FeastFest at Camp Oyo, PLC
22 Troop Meeting – Public PLC / Patrol Leader Nominations / BORs
29 No Troop Meeting – Winter Break

January
5 Troop Meeting – Tree & Plant ID, Patrol Leader Elections, New Troop Officers, Lock-in Sign-up
7 Troop Committee Meeting
12 Troop Meeting – Laser Tag
19 Court of Honor / Banquet (Dinner begins at 6:30)
22 Lock-In at Beechmont Raquet Club
26 Troop Meeting – Ten Scout Outdoor Essentials / BORs
28 Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting (7 pm)

February
2 Troop Meeting – Ice Skating / Sign-Up for Ski Trip
4 Troop Committee Meeting
7 Scout Sunday at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church
TBA Merit Badge Challenge
9 Troop Meeting – Ski Gear, OA Elections
16 Troop Meeting – How to Ski (Merit Badge intro)
19-21 Ski Trip – Mad River Mountain & Marmon Valley Farm, PLC
TBA Merit Badge Challenge
23 Troop Meeting – Backpacking Gear / BORs / Flower Sale Kick-Off

March
2 Troop Meeting – How to Hike
4 Troop Committee Meeting
9 Troop Meeting – Campout planning patrol meetings / Sign-up for backpacking
9 New Scout Orientation & Parents Meeting (Begins at 7pm in Room 15)
13-14 First Campout for New Scouts – Patrol Campout at Camp Friedlander
14 Pancakes in the Woods Service Project – California Woods Nature Center
16 Troop Meeting – How to Pack a Backpack
TBA Merit Badge Challenge
19-21 Backpacking at Red River Gorge
23 Troop Meeting – Tent Use and Care / BORs
25 Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting (7 pm)
30 No Troop Meeting – Spring Break

April
6 Troop Meeting – Campout planning patrol meetings / Climbing Sign-up / Flower Sale Deadline
8 Troop Committee Meeting
13 Troop Meeting – Climbing
16-18 Climbing at Via Ferrata (Torrent Falls), PLC
20 Troop Meeting – Bicycle Maintenance / BORs
25 Troop 281 Eagle Scout Court of Honor
27 Troop Meeting – Swim Night 7pm @ AHS. Due Date for Spring Dues ($100)
30 Flowers Delivered to Anderson Hills United Methodist Church


May
1 Flower Sale
4 Troop Meeting – Biking at Lunken Bike Trail
6 Troop Committee Meeting
11 Troop Meeting - Campout planning patrol meetings / Biking Sign-up / SPL Nomination
18 Troop Meeting – Knots / SPL Election & Patrol Leader Nominations
21-23 Bicycling on Loveland Bike Trail, ending at Camp Birch, PLC
25 Troop Meeting – Caving / Patrol Leader Elections / Caving Sign-up

June
1 Troop Meeting – Game Night
6 (Sun) Court of Honor – Picnic (Moundview Park in Newtown - begins at 6:30)
11-13 Caving Trip to Marengo Cave (Scouts and dads)
27-7/3 Summer Camp – Lakeview Campsite at Camp Friedlander
29 Annual planning meeting at Camp Craig, 7pm

July
4 Cincinnati Pops Color Guard Service Project at Riverbend
26-8/4 High Adventure Trip – National Jamboree

August
31 1st Troop Meeting

September
7 Troop Meeting
14 Troop Meeting
17-19 Campout at Camp Achewon (New Scout Induction Ceremony – Saturday Night)



Note: Parents are always welcome to attend Troop Committee Meetings. These meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month. If you are planning to attend, please contact the Troop Committee Chairman or Secretary to confirm the meeting time and place as this often changes due to the schedules of Committee members.
Last Updated on Friday, 11 September 2009 07:00
 
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