News - BSA Troop 843

Mohican Zip Line Permission Form

Posted by TroopAdmin | Category: Outings & Campouts | Posted on May 14 2012

The permission form for the Mohican State Park and Tree Frog Canopy Tours outing on June 8-10 is available from the Troop Outings file area.

Bicycling Permission Form available

Posted by TroopAdmin | Category: Outings & Campouts | Posted on Apr 23 2012

The permission form is now available for download for the camping and biking outing at the BSA Camp Bulter in Pennisula Ohio adjacent to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on May 18-20, 2012

2012 Spring Flower Fundraiser

Posted by Scoutmaster | Category: Troop Business | Posted on Mar 06 2012

Thank You very much for selling flowers for your Troop this year! Flowers are a nice way to provide something most everyone spends money on and support your Troop at the same time.

This year Proceeds will be going towards replacing much needed troop equipment. Last year we had a record number of new scouts and this year is looking like a close second. So, that said, we will be hard pressed to have enough working equipment for all boys on every camp out without some new additions.

Instructions follows:

Jamboree 2013

Posted by TroopAdmin | Category: Outings & Campouts | Posted on Feb 10 2012

There are still 20 open slots for our Jamboree contingent. Download a really cool promotional video for an idea of what you might be doing there. Now's the time to start thinking about it and saving up some money if you want to be part of the historic 1st National Jamboree at the Bechtel Summit Reserve!

2012 Winter Bushwhack Pics are Up!

Posted by Scoutmaster | Category: Outings & Campouts | Posted on Dec 09 2011

There were fears that this year's Bushwhack might be too balmy and warm, based on how the weather's been. But just in the nick of time, Old Man Winter arrived to test the Scouts' mettle. Pictures are now up in the photo gallery.

2012 Winter Sports Outing

Posted by Scoutmaster | Category: Outings & Campouts | Posted on Dec 05 2011

Our Winter Snow Sports / Skiing outing is being planned. The trip will be Friday, February 17 thru Monday February 20 (2012 President's day weekend). We'll be going back to Seven Springs (located in Pennsylvania). I've forecasted excellent conditions for the weekend. This outing is open to scouts and their family members. We can accommodate 24 individuals. This trip will allow for electronics (IE video games) which only adds to the fun. Cost varies depending on rentals, lift tickets, lessons. As with all our trips, first come first served, so please sign up early.

New Scout Field Day Pictures

Posted by TroopAdmin | Category: Outings & Campouts | Posted on Apr 19 2011

Larry J Grabinger has posted a number of pictures for the New Scout Field Day at this URL:

Click: smugmug.com

Soon we hope to migrate some of them to this website.

Troop E-Mail List

Posted by TroopAdmin | Category: Troop Business | Posted on Mar 09 2011

New to the Troop and want to get on our e-mail list? Sign up here!

New Troop Leadership Reference Materials

Posted by TroopAdmin | Category: Troop Business | Posted on Feb 09 2011

Your PLC has posted three new documents for reference: an org chart, the Troop leadership training program and a Troop leadership position table. These are available in the Troop Forms & Docs area, inside the Troop and Patrol Forms folder.

Youth Protection Training is MANDATORY

Posted by Scoutmaster | Category: Troop Business | Posted on Sep 09 2010

As of 2010, all adults (registered as a member of BSA or not), are REQUIRED to complete Youth Protection Training prior to having contact with the Troop's youth members at any event (including campouts and other events).
This is a mandate from the BSA national office - not just a Troop 843 policy - obviously it is also in the best interest of our youth members.
Here's what you need to know: