Frontier Days Fundraiser - Sunday, May 4 2008
We have teamed up with the local Texas Roadhouse restaurant to work a booth at Frontier Days in downtown Milford. We will be selling Steak Kabob's, Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Peanuts during the event. Texas Roadhouse will do all the cooking and have everything we need . . . we just need to provide the help. They have been very generous with the troop and much of the proceeds will go directly to our troop.

We need 3-4 Scouts to work each shift at festival to take orders and serve. Scouts should be in uniform or in their Class B shirt. Sign-up sheets will be posted at the May meetings for Scouts to signup. See the calendar for more details

Citizenship In The Community Merit Badge - Sunday, February 24 2008
For those Scouts who are working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge, Mr. Weldon has developed a list of suggested movies to view as part of that badge.

Click Here to see the list

Vote for Your Favorite Logo Design - Saturday, February 23 2008
Troop 128 members! Please take a moment and go to our poll page, view and vote for your favorite logo. The winning logo will go on future Troop 128 Class B shirts, hats and the like.

Voting will close on March 9th.

Click Here to View/Vote

Class B Logo Design Contest - Saturday, January 26 2008
In mid-December we announced a contest to design the next generation logo for Troop 128 Class B uniforms and other gear we plan to offer.

To date we haven't received any submissions.

Scouts and Parents . . . put your creativeness to use and design our next logo for our Class B shirts as well as other gear we intend to offer such as caps, polo shirts and sweatshirts.

Submission Guidelines:
-Can be any number of colors.
-Can be any size, but should be in a dimension ratio to fit on a shirt.
-You can submit a shirt front only logo or a shirt front and shirt back logo combination.
-Can be electronic or hand drawn.
-Does not have to be "perfect", we can make it artwork appropriate.
-Be careful not to utilize copyrighted materials.
-Must be from a current Troop 128 Scout or Parent.
-Submissions should be given to Chris Leonard or emailed to the Webmaster.
-Must be submitted by February 18th.

Submissions will be posted on our website where members will have the opportunity to vote on the submission they like the best.

The winning designer will receive a free Troop 128 Hooded Sweatshirt with the new logo imprinted!!

Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge - Wednesday, December 19 2007
For those Scouts who are working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge, Mr. Weldon has put together a list of charitable organizations and it is now posted on the website. Go to the Links section using the main menu.

New Website Section - Sunday, December 2 2007
You asked . . . and we listened. We have added a Classified Ads section to our website! A link can be found under "Resources" on the main menu.

This section can be used by older Scouts to sell/offer their "experienced" equipment to younger Scouts who may need it. Especially when Scouts are younger, they tend to outgrow items before they've worn them out. Although we hold yearly meetings doing the same thing, this gives Scouts an opportunity to do it year-round.

You can browse existing ads or place one of your own.

Due to privacy issues, this area is password protected from the general public with our Members Only Password. Contact the webmaster with your name and/or Scout's name if you don't know that username and password.

Philmont in 2009!! - Thursday, November 29 2007

Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch and Double H High Adventure Base Expeditions would like to congratulate Troop 128 in Dan Beard Council, BSA (Sponsor: Milford United Methodist Church - Milford, OH  45150) Your unit has been picked as a winner for a reservation in 2009 at Philmont Scout Ranch. Your arrival date is Jul 30, 2009. (Departure: August 11, 2009) We have your unit confirmed for 14 youth and 6 adults (2 crews). You will be receiving a packet of information in the mail to the address below in 4 - 6 weeks.

Congratulations!

Citizenship in the Community - Sunday, November 18 2007
If you are participating in earning the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge class with Mr. Weldon, you can find a copy of the requirements by clicking Here

Annual Registration Fees - Sunday, November 18 2007
It is once again that time of year to register your Boy Scout for the coming year. Please download and fill out the registration form from the Forms Area of our website. We require one form for each of your Scouts, attach the appropriate payment ($75 for the first Scout in the family and $50 for each additional Scout) and return it to the Committee Chairman (Tim Scheid) by December 3rd.

Also in the registration packet are Class 1 and Class 2 medical forms. The class 1 part of the form is required from each Scout. The Class 2 portion must be filled out if your Scout wants to participate in activities outside the Dan Beard Council or attend summer camp and requires a physician's examination.

Some of you have already paid for the coming year, but please fill out the registration form and return it to me. I will also be handing out copies of the forms at the upcoming Scout meetings.

Recycling Project - Tuesday, November 6 2007
Andrew T. has agreed to be the "Recycling Czar" for the Troop to help us in this fundraiser. Every other meeting you can bring your aluminum cans to the Scout Room and Andrew will take them in to credit the Troop account.

See our calendar for those specific meetings.

Click here for more details.

New Photos - Monday, November 5 2007
There are new photographs from the Torrent Falls and Feast of the Hunter's Moon trips in the Photo Gallery. Go take a peak!!

Merit Badge Challenge - Thursday, September 27 2007
The Dan Beard Council's Merit Badge Challenge is an excellent opportunity for Scouts to earn up to 3 merit badges by attending sessions during 3 Saturday's during February and March.

I would encourage each Scout to take advantage of this opportunity and signup quickly before the sessions or specific merit badges fill up.

See our calendar entry for more information: http://www.calendar.troop128.net/view_event.php?id=83&eDate=1201928400

Print off your registration form and have Mr. McCrate sign off quickly so you can secure your classes.

Philmont Opportunity - Thursday, September 13 2007
I received a call from Charlie McKay. His troop has two empty spots for Philmont the second week of June this summer. For you seniors who have not been to Philmont this will be your last chance and I strongly urge you to take it. Philmont is truly an awesome experience. They are flying so the cost will be around $1500. Call or email me if interested. Mitch

North Manitou Island Trip - Tuesday, May 22 2007
See our calendar for all the details on this Summer's trip to Northwest Michigan in mid-July. Those who are interested in going (Scouts and Adults), please have your initial deposit to us by our final Troop Meeting for this school year on June 4th.

New Photos - Tuesday, May 22 2007
See the latest photos of the Mother's Day Brunch in our Photo Gallery.

If you have photos from previous events, please send them to the webmaster . . . we'd love to put them up on the site.

Summer Camp Fees - Sunday, May 13 2007
Please remember that all fees to go to Summer Camp are due to Mr. Roa by the end of the Troop meeting on 5/21. This includes any extra fees for classes such as Scuba and Snorkeling.

You may use your Flower/Popcorn voucher for summer camp, just ensure you include that along with any balance due in an envelope and give it to Mr. Roa by the 21st.

Troop Meeting 5/14 - Monday, May 7 2007
Our next troop meeting on 5/14 will be a service project for the church. We will be planting flowers and spreading mulch around the church grounds. We wil start at 6:30 pm to ensure it is all completed. We will need Scouts to bring rakes, shovels, trowels, pitch forks and a wheel barrow if you can. Gloves and clothes made to get dirty are a really good idea.

Remember . . . An hour early next week only.

Mother's Day Brunch - Sunday, May 6 2007
See the calendar for the reservation form and details on the upcoming Mother's Day Brunch this year.

New Photos - Tuesday, April 24 2007
Check out our Photo Gallery with brand new photos from the recent canoe trip in Western Indiana.

Craig Starkey Campership - Saturday, March 17 2007
We have now put the criteria and nomination form for the Craig Starkey Campership Award on the web site. Look under our Resources area of the site.

For those of you who are new to the Troop, Craig was a Scout with our troop who truly applied the Scout Law and Scout Oath each an every day. He died suddenly in a tragic automobile accident several years ago and we truly miss his influence and example. This is why we end each meeting with the circle, Lord's Prayer and "We Love Your Craig".