Boy Scout Troop 5- Charleston, West Virginia

Swimming at South Hills Swim Club

For our scouts needing service hours, our friend Connor who biked with us earlier this summer is looking for help with his Eagle project.

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT:

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT!

The Pinch Reunion Committee is excited to announce that local resident and Boy Scout Connor Board has decided to do a huge outside renovation to our long-idled concession stand. This will primarily include a new roof, gutters, and the replacement of the entire decking system!

In Connor's words: "The facilities at the Reunion Grounds are really starting to get in disrepair and I think by renovating the concession stand, this will be a great opportunity to give back to the community. Food hasn't been able to be served during the Reunion events for several years and people have had to leave to eat. Once the concession stand is renovated, it will be a way to help families have a great time together and eat and enjoy the entertainment during the reunion events. This is a really big project for me to take on, but I think it will really be worthwhile. I am asking for volunteers to donate supplies, labor, and/or money to help me install a
new roof, new gutters and downspouts, electrical wiring and fixtures, and a new deck with a wheelchair ramp so everyone can enjoy the facility. Fortunately, one Pinch based business has
already volunteered to have the construction waste disposed of at no cost to me. For the businesses and individuals who help with this project, the person's name or the businesses name
will be placed on a sign at the Pinch Reunion Grounds showing who gave towards the project to help their community."

Please support this young man that lives right here in Pinch!

If you would like to donate to the project, or if you have contacts with companies who could donate supplies (especially lumber) AND/OR LABOR to this effort, please email the committee ASAP at pinchreunion @ gmail.com as the project deadline is 8/8/24!

Check back here often for updates, and feel free to share words of encouragement for Connor along the way.

You got this Connor! Let's go!

Another great summer camp at Kootaga

June 1-4, Troop 5 camped two nights at Antietam National Battlefield, tube floated the rapids of the mighty Potomac River through Harper’s Ferry and bike-packed over 20 miles on the C&O Canal Towpath. During this camp the boys earned credit towards the Communication merit badge by giving speeches on the battlefield decisions of assigned Officers at Bloody Lane, the Cornfield and Burnside Bridge.

Special thanks to Scott Bossie for his intricate knowledge of the battle. Special honorable mention to the dads that took time off work to drive bikes, gear and boys to bring this trip to life and also to the Scouts themselves that help keep tired dads young.

Warming up for the C&O Canal/ Harpers Ferry bike packing trip this summer. Kanawha City is a great area to practice

Spring pioneering camp with Troop 68

Tuesday night monkey bridge practice.

Scout Sunday service and spaghetti meal at 1st Presbyterian Church. Troop 5 is blessed to have such a wonderful host church. Thank you to the congregation, staff and Pastors of 1st Presby. We appreciate you!

Scout Ski at Winterplace

President’s Day visit to the State Capitol to watch the morning House of Delegates session

Donna and Angie from Keep You In Stitches gave the Troop a sewing lesson a few weeks back. Great ladies and instructors!

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Get your summer week booked today! Summer camp is just around the corner!

Mt. Dominion District - Scouts BSA, Buckskin Council
Shawnee District-Buckskin Council
BSA Buckskin Council Seneca District
Chief Cornstalk District BSA
Buckskin Council

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PLAN FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT NOW! Blended Learning Lifeguard Class information below.

Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $25
Class Fee: $250 / $150 with commitment to work for Professional Pool Management during the 2024 season
Financial Assistance available upon request if working for PPM
Must be 15 years old to participate in the class
Location: Ewing School - 1301 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH
All online work must be complete prior to first class.
Prerequisite swim test will be given before each class. Prerequisite list available upon request.

Lifeguard Class #1
Prerequisite Class: 2/26/24 3:30-5:30pm
Monday 3/11/24 - 3:30-7:30pm
Saturday 3/16/24: 8am-5pm
Sunday 3/17/24: 8am-5pm

Lifeguard Class #2
Prerequisite Class: TBD
Monday 4/8/24: 3:30-7:30pm
Saturday 4/13/24: 8am-5pm
Sunday 4/14/24: 8am-5pm

Lifeguard Class #3
Prerequisite Class: TBD
Monday April 15, 2024: 5-9pm
Saturday April 20, 2024: 8am-5pm
Sunday April 21, 2024: 8am-5pm

To register and for more information, contact Stephanie Greene at (740)336-8110 or by email at [email protected].

The boys made the Parkerburg news!

Scouts compete in Klondike Derby at Camp Kootaga approximately 70 scouts registered for the event.

Outstanding weekend of testing our scout skills and interacting with fellow Troops at the Kootaga Klondike Derby. Top Dog award!

Annual Christmas bowling in Kanawha City

Scouting for food donated to the Bream Presbyterian pantry earlier this month

Tuesday evening visit from 2006 World’s Strongest Man, Phil Pfister. He gave an uplifting talk and looks like he could still compete. A great role model for Boy Scouts!

Perfect weather for a short weekend backpacking trip

Lower New River rafting and campout

String burning challenge from a meeting or two ago. Sometimes the simple things are the best things

Troop 5 selling popcorn at Kroger. Community members have been extremely generous to us

Troop 5 will be selling popcorn at the Corridor G Kroger in Charleston from 11:00-5:00 tomorrow (Sunday, September 17th). Please spread the word and help support your local Boy Scouts fund activities!

Troop 5’s Boy Scout meetings will start back tomorrow at 7:15 in the 1st Presbyterian gym beside Charleston Catholic on Kanawha Blvd. Any boy between the ages of 11-18 is welcome to visit and join the Troop if it is a good fit. Scouts can join the Troop at any time. It’s okay if you are not at the week one meeting.

The meetings will run 1 hour. The youth leaders are asked to stay an extra 15 minutes, until 8:30

After this first initial meeting and if the weather holds out we will be meeting outside as much as possible until it gets too cold and dark. Stay tuned for locations.

September is bring a friend month. Every meeting invite a buddy that might be interested!

Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scout and best of luck as you continue your journey to college

Best of luck to the 2023 Boy Scout Jamboree attendees and the adult Scouters leading the Buckskin Council contingent. 10 days of adventure and meeting fellow scouts from across America. What a great opportunity! A special shout out to our Troop 5 attendees. Make us proud fellas!

Tales from Camp Kootaga. Doc Newell productions:

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