Quick note: Thank you to those who read this message, it is very useful for reference so please read it! 

The scouts had an amazing meeting tonight planning menus for the Troop Challenge campout coming up. Here are some announcements from the meeting. 

• At the beginning of this month the scouts did a requirement relating to a 30 day fitness plan where they performed a baseline fitness assessment at the beginning of the month. If you have been keeping up with your fitness plan, make sure to do the 2nd baseline assessment to finish the requirement, and then get it signed off. 
• Menus were planned during the meeting tonight for the Troop Challenge, please buy your assigned ingredients and bring them with you. Menus will be posted in the WhatsApp group chat.
• Speaking of the Troop Challenge: The Troop Challenge is our next up and coming campout from November 7th to November 9th. We will be competing against other troops and patrols from South Windsor to see who the best patrol is. Out troop is also responsible for running the Troop Challenge this year, and our theme is "A Scout is Strong". More information on this campout coming out soon.
• Our recent fundraiser at Rentschler Field was a success. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, and we hope to do more fundraisers like this soon.
• Our last campout got cancelled due to chaperone issues. Sorry about this, and I hope everyone can come to the Troop Challenge.
• For anyone interested, the scoutmaster of Troop 682 is offering to run Cycling Merit Badge with some of our scouts, If you are interested please talk to Mr. Miller. 

Hello families,

November is packed with scout activities and we need your help to pull them off!
Please see the list below for our scheduled activities and find your name.

The scouts had a wonderful meeting working on a set of norms for the troop for the entire year. Here are some very important details mentioned in tonight's meeting.

1. A new policy has recently been established with our advancement coordinators and adults: Scouts who achieve new ranks will receive the patch that day. Scouts please put this patch on your uniform so it is updated to your current rank. 

2. Campout: There is a one night campout from Friday October 24th to Saturday October 25th. There was information posted on the campout before, and an email will be sent out with a full debriefing of the campout, so stay tuned. 

3. Fundraiser: We have an upcoming fundraiser on October 26th at Rentschler Field. Please arrive around 7:30-7:45 PM. We will be meeting infront of gate B across from lot 4. The event organizers will give us a debriefing of the cleanup there. We still need a couple of people to sign up, so any scouts or adults available please do so through the SignUp Genius in WhatsApp. 

4.Hartford Wolfpack is having a Scout Night on November 22nd. So far, the Smith family are the only 4 people to buy tickets. Please buy tickets for the Scout Night to have some fun at a hockey game. 

5. Save the Date! Our Holiday party will be on December 10th at Spare Time Vernon from 6-8PM. More information will be present as the date approaches.

6. Note for parents: It has come time to re-register for the scout year. This year it is independent from the troop and is covered online, so please do that if you haven't already. 

For statistical purposes: If you are reading this message please contact me (Keshav) letting me know you did. 

Meeting number 6-7:The scouts had an excellent meeting planning menus for the upcoming campout and playing games that developed their personal fitness skills. here are some of the key announcements and information from tonight's meeting:

1. Upcoming Campout

• We have an upcoming campout on October 24th to October 25th @ Gay City State Park
• On Friday, scouts are expected to be dropped off @ Gay City State Park at 5:30PM
• The campout will be ending a bit earlier on Saturday evening instead of Sunday morning due to the fundraiser on Sunday (more information below). Pick up information will be communicated soon

      2. Menus Planning

The scouts did some menu planning this meeting for the upcoming campout mentioned above. The menus will be sent in the WhatsApp Group, please refer to these menus and buy your assigned foods for your patrol meals. 

     3.  Upcoming Fundraiser

We also have an upcoming fundraiser on Sunday October 26th at Rentschler Field. More information like timings and other details will be communicated by adults soon. 

     4. People working toward the Tenderfoot 30 day fitness requirement make sure to follow up and complete that requirement from when we started it a couple meetings ago.

     5. Troop Challenge

The annual Troop Challenge is coming up on November 7th to November 9th at JNW. More information is to come soon. One additional note: Our troop is in charge of this years activities and the adults have requested that any adults who are available to volunteer for the Saturday and help conduct the activities to please let them know. 

     6. There is a Troop Committee Chair Meeting next Thursday at the Church, Timings will also be communicated soon

     7. Class B Uniforms

Reminder: If you have not received a Class B uniform or would like to get an additional one, please tell our SPL Nate with any needed information. The order will be placed next week.

The scouts had a wonderful meeting today further developing their health education skills, and here are some things to remember from this meeting:

1. Fundraiser: Past and in the future

• Our recent past fundraiser last weekend raised 2,595 dollars for our troop! Thank you to all the scouts who took shifts and all the adults who helped organize the weekend. 
• We have an upcoming fundraiser on October 26th @ Rentschler Field Stadium. More information is found in the sign up form on WhatsApp which is also where you should go to sign up because we need a large group of people in order to participate. 

2. PLC Meeting

• There is a PLC Meeting on Sunday October 12th @ 48 Blue Ridge Drive. PLC be there or be a square. 

3. Campouts and events: Past and in the future

• From our past campout: If you still have tents that you borrowed, please return them at the next meeting with the stakes.
• There is an upcoming campout on October 24-25, more information will be given soon.
• The hike that was planned for Saturday October 11th will NOT BE HAPPENING. Again, there is NO HIKE this weekend. 

4. Uniforms

• If any scouts or adults need a Class B uniform, please talk to our SPL Nate ASAP. The orders will be taken next Wednesday.