January 16, 2010: Bushwhack 2010 Scouts made their annual winter trek, this time a shortened trip to Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs, Ohio.  » More (Updated Feb 1) -Thanks go to Bryce Kerlin

Simon Kenton Council Camporall information is now posted and available, plus the Permission Form can be downloaded from there or from the Forms area.  (Feb 1)

2010 Arnold Fitness Expo Permission Form has been posted in the Forms area.  (Jan 9, 2010)

Troop 843 Policies have been updated by the Troop Committee. This new version of the revised policies was approved at its meeting on December 14th. You can read or download it on the Troop Policies page. (Jan 1, 2010)

Old Man Winter is here, so now is a great time to review our excellent Cold Weather Camping Tips, Tricks & Hints for the coming winter campouts.  (Dec 31)

Ski Trip! Mr. Burger will be at Mondays meeting and then out the rest of the month. Please Let him know at the meeting what you would like signed up for (he will assume lift tickets for all, except Mary).

Here's the menu of options with this years holiday weekend pricing
- Lift ticket, $115 (for entire stay)
- Breakfast buffet, $13.54 (per meal)
- Dinner Buffet, $26.04 (per meal)
- Ski Rental, $47 (for entire stay)
- Board Rental, $70 (for entire stay)
- Lesson, $30 (1 1/2 hour group lesson)

Think about your needs and let him know by the Monday's meeting if possible. The meals last year were top notch, but definitely a way to save $$. The breakfast buffet if not prepaid, $16.78, Dinner $32.24. There are other option's, pizza, burgers, subs & other restaurants.

The stove has been turned off in pervious years. You can ski Friday night if you get there in time.  (Dec 30)

New Forms Available: New Scout checklist, Firem'n Chit and Totin' Chit -- all in our Forms area.  (Dec 4)

Johnson Tail Requirements form added to our Forms page under 'Troop and Patrol Forms' area.  (Nov 11)

On Being a Scoutmaster in Troop 843: Updated content page on our site describes the role and responsibilities for adult leadership in the troop. This is also anchored in our Troop Information page. (Nov 7)


Eagle Project Help Requested:   (updated Oct 20)
• none at this time.

Popcorn: Ms. Choban has almost all product (only on can of camel corn lite) available in her basement. This is the last year they will have OSU tins so that may be a good incentive. She needs all order forms and unsold product IN HER HANDS BY NOVEMBER 9. Until then keep on selling!  (Oct 13)

Eagle Project Help Requested:   (updated Oct 20)

• none at this time.

New Troop Policies Document - the Troop Committee worked through August to update the Troop Polices (currently seen here). Please download and review the proposed changes that the Committee voted to change. Any comments or concerns should be sent to the Troop Committee by October 12, when the Committee will vote to finalize these changes.  (Sep 14)

Merit Badge Library of Troop 843 Courtesy of our Troop Librarian, here's a new feature on the website: the listing of all of the books we have in our library inventory. See what we have available to help you earn your merit badges.  (Apr 12)

2010 National Jamboree: 100 years after Scouting reached the United States, it’s your turn to celebrate! Half of the available slots for Scouts in the Simon Kenton Council have been filled. Learn more on the official site.  (Nov 25)

Troop 843 E-Mail List:   To We have set up a private Google Groups mail list and will rely solely on that for Troop e-mail broadcasts and discussions. If you've never received any notes in the past, we do not have your e-mail address and can't contact you, but now we can:

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Questions--call or fire off a message to Tom at webmaster at troop843.org to get help.  (May 17)

Troop 843 Roster is Available only for Troop 843 families. Ask Tom (below) how you can get yours.  (May 13)

Troop 843 Eagle Scout List: Our roster which honors the the young men who made it to the very top of the Scouting program.

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