Troop 71 is again selling Winter Greens!  As a way to add money to your Scout Account to help pay for Scouting events, uniforms, etc Troop 71 has arranged with Roden's Elegant Gardens of Beloit, WI to sell a variety of winter greens.  The Scout will receive all the profit from the sale which will be placed in the Scout account.  The selling period is during the month of October.  During this time, the scout can sell the greens, record the purchaser's information on the order form and collect the money for the order. All orders and money must be submitted to Mr Hutchins (wintergreens@libertyvilletroop71.org) no later than October 31.  Normally we then get the greens delivered around Thanksgiving where you will come to collect the greens and then deliver them to your customer.  The items available for selling and the prices are shown in the attached brochure.

This is a great way to earn money to help your parent's pay for your Scouting fun!

If you are still sitting on a signed blue merit badge card, your job is not complete.  When you finish, be sure to turn the Blue card over to Mr Audette for his signature and to deliver to the advancement chair for your records.

A Google form was created to assist with the Troop's 2022 rechartering survey. Please complete this form before October 29. The 2022 BSA registration fees and Troop Dues will be $250 per Scout and $60 for adult volunteers. Scouts may offset the cost by selling BSA popcorn and Winter Greens.  Please send payment or make arrangements with the Troop Treasurer before November 15. 

Youth members of Crew 711, please contact Tony Giamis for Recharter.

To all Scouts and families, please remember to return Troop camping gear including tents, tarps, and cooking equipment.  We are going on a campout this weekend and we need all tents and other equipment returned.  Bring them with you to th Troop meeting or contact the Scoutmaster (scoutmaster@libertyvilletroop71.org).

The next Personal Fitness Testing will be Thursday, October 21, at 5 pm at Brainerd Field parking lot.  The Merit badge requires tracking 13-weeks of fitness training with two mandatory tests.  Test nights will be Thursdays to avoid potential sports and camping conflicts.  We will schedule bi-weekly fitness testing in order for the Scouts to measure their improvements over the term.  This is open to all Scouts and Scouters that have completed Tenderfoot Rank requirement 6.  Anyone that hasn't finished Tenderfoot Fitness will be able to register and complete this requirement.  It is not too late for this year's course.  Be dressed to run.

Troop 71 enjoyed beautiful weather out on the Wisconsin River this past weekend.  We paddled 11 miles on Saturday before picking the perfect sandbar to set-up camp.  A campfire on the beach with stories and songs(?) capped a great day before paddling the final 5 miles on Sunday.