Amazing Race Starts Now!!! - Tuesday, November 8 2011
I am so excited about the events and challenges we have planned for this race I can’t wait so LET’S GET STARTED now! Next Monday, November 14th, we are going to start the race. We will be accepting team registrations at this meeting. As your first challenge, we will be accepting non-perishable food items at this meeting – THAT’s right you can start shaving minutes off your race time and bring yourself one step closer to victory. At every meeting leading up until race day you can bring in your donations and we will tally the points against your name so your amazing race team can get a head start on getting your name immortalized on that amazing trophy.

Food collected is distributed through Milford Miami Ministries through the sponsorship of Milford First United Methodist. With the current economic environment, more and more of our Milford and Miami Township neighbors need your help. Items we are in particular need of at this time are: Cereal, macaroni & cheese, Peanut butter, boxed potatoes, pastas, rice, stuffing, jelly, brownie mix, canned fruit, dish or laundry detergent, soup, and canned veggies.

Be on the lookout for other upcoming challenges and opportunities to serve your community in the coming weeks. If you can’t make it on race weekend, I am sure MMM would appreciate your donations anyway.

See our calendar for all the Amazing Race Details!

Merit Badge Challenge 2012 - Sunday, November 6 2011
See http://www.calendar.troop128.net/view_event.php?id=50&eDate=1329541200 for details.

Court of Honor - Saturday, October 1 2011
This Monday there is a court of honor, where all rank advancements will be given

Summer Camp - Saturday, October 1 2011
Earlier this year we went to Summer Camp. We had a lot of fun, thanks to all the leaders and Mr. Balzer the Campmaster. We did many things and earned merit badges, and to anyone who didn't go this year then try to go next year. See you there!

Summer - Saturday, October 1 2011

2011 Popcorn Sale - Sunday, August 7 2011
Information and forms on our annual Boy Scout Popcorn sale are now available on the website. Beat the rush and start selling today!

Pere-Marquette Canoe Trip - Saturday, June 25 2011
On Saturday June 18th, 2011 to Tuesday June, 21st, many of us were canoeing on the Pere-Marquette River Canoe trip. On that trip we canoed about 40 miles. We had a lot of fun and we would like to thank Mr. Sullick for organizing it and Mr. Jofriet for planning the meals, along with all the other leaders who helped and the parents who drove and came. Most of us would agree, it was a pretty hard river because of all the turns and all of the fallen trees, plus a little rain, many people flipping(I didn't). We counted the turns in the last eight miles and there was about 89 big turns in the river (I don't know how many more small turns and turns for fallen trees there were!)

During the three day trip some of us were lucky enough to spot a bald eagle, beaver, misquotes and some of us (me) found chiggers(red bugs. We also we given the oportunity to learn how to fly fish. Even though it rained some we had a lot of fun.

Practice Hike this Tuesday - Monday, June 13 2011
There is a practice hike with Mr. McCrate Tuesday June 14th, 2011. It is at Rowe Woods, and we will meet at 6:30 in the parking lot. This is mainly for finding out about whether your equipment is the right size or not. Bring your pack, and your boots, and load your pack with about 40-50 pounds of stuff.

Summer Camp Meeting - Friday, June 10 2011
Monday, June 13th, 2011, we will be having a summer camp meeting right after the Canoe Trip meeting. Mr. Balzer will need all payments and paperwork by that meeting. We will also discuss summer camp, find the patrol flags, come up with a gateway design, and patrol camp gadgets.

Gravel Spreading Saturday - Sunday, June 5 2011
Saturday June 4th, 2011 we spread gravel for Mr. Wiederhold. He lets us store our trailer on his property and we showed our appreciation for it by spreading the gravel. We had about 15 scouts who helped along with some adults. Thanks to everyone who came with rakes, shovels and wheelbarrows in hand. Fortunately someone thought to bring a front loader (Bobcat) that really sped up the process a lot! We spread a total of 24 tons of gravel in about two hours. Again, thanks to Mr. Wiederhold and all who helped out!

Merit Badge Challenge 2011 - Monday, October 25 2010
Merit Badge Challenge is a great way to earn up to 3 merit badges during Saturday sessions in February. Be sure to register prior to November 20th . . . the earlier the better.

More information can be found in our calendar in February 2011

Early Bird Popcorn Sales! - Sunday, August 15 2010
In order to help YOU earn money for Troop 128 and your troop activities we’ve made some major changes to the annual Boy Scout Popcorn Sale this year. The product has changed from the traditional tins to more environmentally friendly bags that include MORE popcorn than last year.

Special Early Bird Sale!
You can start selling Boy Scout Popcorn right now and beat the rush of competing with store sales and other school or sports activities. Plus your customers can receive their popcorn earlier.

This special early bird sale goes on now through September 7th. To get your forms and to place your orders email our Popcorn Kernel, Chris Leonard (webmaster@troop128.net). Forms are also available for downloading at www.troop128.net. Early bird orders placed with Chris by September 7th will be delivered to you during the troop meeting on September 27th, almost 2 months ahead of other orders! If you want to order popcorn during this early bird sale to deliver immediately to your customers as you sell it throughout September and October, you certainly can, however returns are not allowed so only order what you know you will sell.
Early Bird Sale Important Dates
• Sunday, September 7th – All early bird orders must be to Chris Leonard
• Monday, September 27th – All early bird order distributed at Troop Meeting
• Monday, October 25th – All early bird money due at Troop Meeting.

New Crew Mailing List - Tuesday, April 13 2010
Venture Crew members!

Be sure to signup and join the new crew mailing list to ensure you receive all the latest information about upcoming activities for our Venture Crew.

Go to: http://www.troop128.net/mailman/listinfo/crew_troop128.net

Upcoming Meeting Plans - Monday, March 8 2010
•March 8th:
o Load Trailer
o Finish Tents
o Gear Review
o Fitness requirements for Tenderfoot class
•March 15th:
o O.A. Elections
o Unload Trailer
•March 22nd:
o Backpacking supplies for younger scouts
o Group gear for older scouts
•March 29th:
o Off
•April 5th:
o Concluding fitness requirements for Tenderfoot class

Upcoming Events - Sunday, January 24 2010
Saturday, Jan 30 - (noon to 4pm) Pack 120 Pinewood Derby - we will be running the concession stand for the pack - we need volunteers to help

Sunday, January 31st - 3:00 to 5:00pm - Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Andy Gorman, Alex Jofriet, Will Kefhauver, John Young. The ceremony will be held at the church and all in the troop are welcome.

Monday, Feb 1 - Troop Elections

Sunday, Feb 7 - PLC for new Troop Officers and Committee Meeting

Monday, Feb 8 - OA Elections

Feb 12-14 - February Camp Out - Hammerfest - Mr. Balzer CampMaster

Feb 14 or 21 (date being confirmed) - Scout Sunday - Scouts take part in the Service at the church that Sunday

Saturday, Feb 6, 20, 27 - Merit Badge Challenge

March 11-13: March campout - Senior Scouts will be planning this weekend.

Philmont 2011 - Sunday, December 13 2009
Boy Scouts of America
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Philmont Scout Ranch Expeditions would like to congratulate

Troop 128 of the Dan Beard , BSA Council
(Sponsor: Milford United Methodist Church - Milford, OH 45150)

Your unit has been picked as a winner for a reservation in 2011 at Philmont Scout Ranch.

Your arrival date is July 6, 2011.
(Departure: July 18, 2011)

We have your unit confirmed for 14 youth and 6 adults (2 crews).

Upcoming Meetings - Tuesday, December 8 2009
Our meeting on 12/14 will be at the Cincinnati Observatory in Mt. Lookout. Check your email for details.

Our meeting on 12/21 will be the gift exchange. Each Scout should bring a wrapped gift (value not to exceed $10) to share with others.

2009-2010 Registration Fees - Tuesday, October 27 2009
Our charter with the Dan Beard Council and the Boy Scouts of America is due again in December for the next 12 months. During this process we register all Scouts, pay insurance and other fees associated with each Scout and Adult Leader.

During this time we collect our annual registration fee from all Scouts. Fees will remain the same as last year and will be $75 for the first Scout and $50 for additional Scouts from the same family.

Please update your contact information with us and submit the registration form and payment prior to December 1st. The registration form can be found at: http://www.troop128.net/resources/docs/Troop%20128%20Scout%20Registration%202009.pdf

New Photos in Gallery - Sunday, August 9 2009
Check out the many new photos in our photo gallery. If you have others, please send them along.

May Meeting Plans - Sunday, May 3 2009
• 5/4/2009- We are packing up the trailer for the mother's day campout and holding scoutmaster conferences.
• 5/11/2009- At 6:00 we are planting flowers and spreading mulch in front of the church, bring tools, and class A's for the photo shoot in the meeting room.
• 5/18/2009- We are holding the mock trial for the law merit badge, it will probably be held in the sanctuary.
• 5/25/2009- Memorial day parade.
• 6/1/2009- Summer camp overview.
• 6/14/2009- Pool party from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Miami Hills Swim Club.
• Game Patrol: The Upside down Badgers
• Service Patrol: The Varks patrol