Matthews Troop 46 Update

We had a very strenuous hike up and over Stone Mountain State Park this weekend. Many thanks to the scouts and leaders that helped make that trip a success. I have added the Ski Trip Album and Stone Mountain State Park album to our website. The adult participants should be pushing some photos into the albums very soon. Here is a link to get there. 

We also now have Troop Blog on the website. You can find the latest Troop Updates in the Blog. Here is a link to "The Blog". Thank you for being a part of Matthews Troop 46. 

In Scouting,

Brad McLelland

Committee Chair

www.matthewstroop46.org

704-488-4701

Matthews Troop 46 Update - Meeting Outside

The church is hosting an event in the Friendship Court and Sanctuary tonight. Since we will be meeting outside, please dress appropriately and bring a camping chair if you have one. Thank you for being a part of Matthews Troop 46.

 

In Scouting,

Brad McLelland
Committee Chair
Matthews Troop 46
704-488-4701

Matthews Troop 46 Update

Many thanks you to the scouts and parents who were able to participate in Scouting for Food and Scout Sunday this weekend. Our next adventure is to Stone Mountain, NC from Feb 17-19. This trip has spectacular views. We will have a split hike with a less challenging option for the newer scouts and a more challenging option for the older scouts. Please register at the link below.

Stone Mountain NC Winter Camping Adventure

Stone Mountain is in Alleghany and Wilkes counties 60 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Stone Mountain State Park is home to the 600-foot granite dome that is a designated National Natural Landmark and the historic Hutchinson Homestead, a restored mid-19th-century farm situated at the mountain base. Stone Mountain is one of the many destinations along the Mountains to Sea Trail.

Campground:  The troop will camp in Group Campsite #3 within State Park property.  

 

Trip Overview: In this adventure, Troop 46 will have a winter base camping scenario with patrol boxes and camp kitchens. On Saturday, the scouts will hike the scenic Stone Mountain Loop Trail in a Split hike scenario.

The troop will hike as a unit from the group campsite to the Stone Mountain connector trail.

 

Younger Scouts:  Newer scouts will hike the upper summit trail of the Stone Mountain Loop as an “Out-N-Back” 3 Mile hike (with added option of a waterfall view on the stairs). Presented in Yellow on the attached map.  (See Stone Mountain Trail Map below)

 

Older Scouts: Older scouts will hike down into the valley of Stone Mountain, and detour along the Cedar Rock and Wolf Rock trail, before connecting back to the Summit of Stone Mountain for a 6 Mile loop. Presented in Pink on the attached map. 

 

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/i5HXPYf5zTpmMW2Q6

 

In Scouting,

Brad McLelland
Committee Chair
Matthews Troop 46
704-488-4701

Matthews Troop 46 Update - Scout Sunday & Scouting for Food

Scout Sunday is tomorrow morning. If your scout is participating, please have him at church by 10am.

• Scouts should be in Full Class A Uniforms (shirts tucked in) and will provide Cheerful service by greeting churchgoers, holding doors, helping sort/carry donated food items, and preparing/serving refreshments.
• Scouts should be dismissed no later than 12pm

Scoutbook Issue: Please note Scoutbook is currently experiencing issues with email delivery. They are working on the problem. In the meantime, I have built an  external distribution list.

 

In Scouting,

Brad McLelland
Committee Chair
Matthews Troop 46
704-488-4701

 

February and March 2023 Camping Trips

Greetings Troop 46!

 

I’m happy to announce our February and March Camping trips.

 

February 17-19, 2023

We’ll be travelling to Stone Mountain State Park (NC) and camping in one of the group campsites.  We’ll have an awesome day-hike on Saturday, February 18 that include the summit, opportunities for several waterfalls and a climb up several hundred stairs.  While this is not a backpacking trip, we will treat it as one from a packing and meals perspective.

More details and the signup coming soon

 

March 24-25, 2023

The Etowah District camporee is an event where a large group of troops from our district camp together and have friendly competitions related to scouting skills and other events.  There are awards to be won and we’ll be doing some brushing up on our skills in February and March to help prepare for it.  Please note that this event is not on our typical third weekend of the month.  The Camporee will be held at Belk Scout Camp.  Look for more information and signups to come.

 

Yours in Scouting,

 

Bruce Hethcote

 

 

Scoutmaster - Troop 46

Matthew Presbyterian Church

 

C: 704-877-9109

E: bhethcote@hotmail.com

 

 

Appalachian Ski Mountain Trip

Event Timing: Jan 21-22, 2023
Event Location: Appalachian Ski Mtn
Google form Signup: https://forms.gle/bU2sEcxUL5HxejcJA

We will depart Matthews Presbyterian Church at 7:00 am on Sat Jan 21, 2023.
** Please arrive by 6:30 am. **

We will be spending the night in a VRBO Vacation Rental in the Boone Area. If your scout is an inexperienced skier, I would highly recommend paying for the lesson. I will be available for very basic instruction as needed. There are clothing rentals available. But, in lieu of a proper ski bib, a pair of rain pants can add a layer of protection from the wet snow.

Activities
~$87 - 8hr Flex Pass for Skiing
~$89 - 8hr Flex Pass for Snowboarding
~$113 - 8hr Flex Pass for Skiing w/ Lesson

Registration: All Participants must register, complete waivers, and pay online at the Link below by 1/14.
https://appskimtnstore.com/tickets?group_id=GRP-2023-91085

Troop Fee: $30
VRBO Lodging $20 plus Sat Dinner and Sun Breakfast.

Spending Money: $10
Lunch: Ski Lodge Dining

We'll return to the church on Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 at approximately 12:00-12:30 pm.

** Please submit a new response for each person attending (parent & scout, etc.)

Thank you,

Troop 46 Leadership Team

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Lock-In signup

Hi Everyone,

 

Please look at the signup form for the 2022 Lock-In at https://forms.gle/yCS77Cd6kwfTfMsb7 and let me know what you think.

Don’t fill out the form just yet.

 

The Cosmic Night event runs from 7:00 – 10:00 pm and is $25.00 per “jumper”.  I don’t think there’s a fee for chaperones.

 

I think we can do better handling our own snacks/food at the church rather than getting the food at Big Air.  What are your thoughts?

 

As far as the cost goes, if we go with $30 per attendee, that will give us $5 per head for a food/snack budget.  Of course, if we go with $35 per attendee, that gives us $10 per head for food/snacks.  We could easily get some CiCi’s pizza and snacks and drinks and such.

 

What does everybody think?

 

I’d like to get this signup out as soon as we can.

 

 

 

Yours in Scouting,

 

Bruce Hethcote

 

 

Scoutmaster - Troop 46

Matthew Presbyterian Church

 

C: 704-877-9109

E: bhethcote@hotmail.com