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Applebee's - 2019 March 23, 2019 We need a minimum of 50 people.  Max 300.  We’veasked each scout to sell 4 tickets at $7 each to go towards the troop as awhole & anything over that goes towards the individual’s scout account. I reached out to Laurie at Asbury about selling tickets tothe congregation in the parlor in March & Israel responded asking if we’dlike to sell tickets this Sunday, for Scout Sunday.  I’m all in favor, butDan & I are working that day.  We can get there early & set up,but we can’t stay.  I’ll bring flyers and tickets.  Israel suggestedwe reach out to Steve Chappelear to see if he would announce it when he speaks,but I haven’t followed through with him yet.  I was waiting for feedbackbefore I proceed.  It sounds like Laura can help Sunday — anyone else havean opinion or time to help before I contact Steve? Each plate comes with pancakes & pork sausage.  Wecan serve turkey sausage if we provide it.  I talked to the managerbriefly and if we provide sausage they may charge us a little less per plate. Do we want to pursue this?  Please contact Sheri Miltenberger for details. St. Luke's 1/2 Marathon - 2019 April 27, 2019 Working the St. Luke's half marathon event is a huge fundraiser for the Troop. Volunteers will help with things like runner registration, shirt handouts, etc. There are age restrictions on who can volunteer. Family, friends and extended family all all welcome to volunteer. Please contact Sheri Miltenberger for details and to volunteer. Popcorn - 2017 Show & Sell Matt M. has coordinated popcorn Show & Sells at Asbury Church. Matt M. contacted the church office to set up the Showand Sell.  He avoided the weekends of our campouts.  The dates for theShow and Sell they are Sunday, October 15th and 22nd. Matt M. will bring a sign upsheet to the Troop meetings. Popcorn Forms Mrs Lyle will be handed out popcorn order forms August 14th. For those of you unable to attend that meeting, remember to get your form at the next troop meeting. All order forms will be due atthe Court of Honor on Monday, October 30th. Here are some samplequestions you, and your customers may have about popcorn? Why is it soexpensive? This is a good question,yet the answer is so simple. Because the profit margins are so high. Each boyin this troop will earn 37% of what he sells to go into his individual scoutaccount. This is money the scout can use for annual dues, food money formonthly camping trips and payments on big trips like Sea Base, Philmont and thelike. Additionally 36% goes to Minsi Trails Council, funding all sorts ofthings from campgrounds like Akelaland and Trexler Scout Camp, programming forboys and training for our leaders. So, if you break it down: A $10 bag of caramel cornwill yield $3.70 for the boy scout and $3.60 for Minsi Trails council. If yousell 10 of these bags, you earn $37.00. You can see how the money can add upquickly. I don't like or I can'teat popcorn. We still offer white chocolaty pretzels for those unable to enjoy popcorn. But for those who do notwant them, there is the military donation. The order form has a column for a$50 and $30 military donation which will buy popcorn for our military men andwomen, their families and veterans' organizations. Scouts will still earn 37%profit on these sales as well. What is a show and selland will our troop have one? A show and sell is atroop event where we set up tables and sell popcorn in a public location. It isakin to the Girl Scouts' cookie booth sale, except participating Boy Scoutsprofit far greater than the Girl Scouts. Having a show and sell requiresplanning and participation on behalf of scouts and parents. If enough parentsand scouts are interested, we can plan a show and sell. Ideas for locations tosell and when to sell need to be discussed. I encourage the boys to discussthis during patrol time to get a feel for interest, and further discuss withparents. I can be contacted anytime via email for further information. I cantell you that any show and sell would have to take place in October, requiringme to place a show and sell order by September 15th. If you have any furtherquestions, please ask an adviser or contact me. Happy Selling! Mrs. Morgan St. Lukes' Half Marathon - 2017 Saturday, April 22, 2017. Although we are in thethick of winter, we need to look ahead to spring. Everyone please add an eventto your calendar now....The St Luke's Half Marathon Expo on Saturday April 22,2017. You have a choice of three shifts: Information For Saturday Thank you to all of our volunteers for the St. Luke’s HalfMarathon & 5K Expo on Saturday April 22rd at the Holiday Inn at Center CityAllentown at 9th & Hamilton. The Expo is being heldin the hotel ballroom. We will meet in the lobby as a group 15 minutesbefore the start of the shift and then  go to the conference room to signin and pick up our volunteer shirts that we will be wearing. Please keep in mind that there will be road closures from 2:00-4:30 dueto the Kid’s Run: 1)      9th St fromLinden to Walnut 2)      Hamilton from 8th to10th See the FAQ area below for more information. What is The St Luke'sHalf Marathon Expo? Great question! It isthe most profitable day for Troop 12 Fundraising. If we fill all three shifts,we have the potential to earn $900 for the day. We hand out shirts, bags, powerbars or whatever they tell us to hand out. We smile, welcome the runners andhave fun. It's easy, it's inside and did I mention it is fun? Your shift isover before you know it. Sorry middle schoolboys, but the race committee is very strict about this. But your parent orolder sibling (14 and over) can attend. This time CANNOT be used as service hours. Volunteers Urgently Needed Troop 12 families, The St. Luke's1/2 Marathon is fast approaching on Saturday, April 22, 2017. We are over 58percent full - please see the attached sign-up sheet (as sent via Troop 12 Yahoo Mail Group).  If you are 14 orolder, please consider donating 3.5 hours to help the troop make $900.  Weare still in need of an adult for the 1st and 3rd shifts. If you are ableto help, please let me know.  Thank you. Brian Harman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where shouldwe park?
Is there a carpool option?
Are roads closedthat we need to know about?
Where do we meetthe group?
What do the boyswear? Â
Should adults wearanything in particular?
What is the official St. Luke's Half Marathon Website? What type of work will we be doing? Do I leave immediately after my shift is over?
Will I get overwhelmed when volunteering? Is the workload constant?
Trails End Popcorn - 2016 Popcorn selling has begun!
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Applebees Flapjack Breakfast - 2016 Saturday, February 27th. Breakfast is served 8-10 AM. Join us forthis fun filled morning of serving and learning. All volunteers must attend abrief training session at 7:30 AM. I will have two shifts available to choosefrom: 7:30-9:00 AM and 9:00 -10:30 AM. The idea is you work one shift and eat withyour family during the other. This is a troop fundraiser; each scout will begiven 5 tickets to sell. If a scout sells more than 5 tickets, the proceedswill go to his scout account. See Mrs Morgan if you need more tickets. The Applebee's Flapjackfundraiser is fast approaching! We will be serving up yummy pancakes and goodcheer on Saturday, February 27th from 8-10am. We still need scouts and parentsto sign up for various positions, especially the 9-10:30 shift. Applebee's asksthat all volunteers report at 7:30 for a mandatory training session and tour ofthe kitchen. ALL SCOUTS are responsible to sell 5 tickets, as this is a troop fundraiser. If you sell more than 5, theproceeds will go to your scout account. I will have your tickets and sign upsheets at tonight's meeting. I will also have tickets for sale at the door themorning of the event. Parents, please submit a check for the total amount ofthe tickets sales at your earliest convenience. Tickets are $7 each. Please putyour scout's name(s) in the memo line. St. Lukes' Half Marathon - 2014 Saturday, April 23, 2016. Troop 12 has been able tosecure all 3 shifts to distribute shirts for the St. Luke's Half Marathon Expo leveraging my relationship with the race director. I will bring sign up sheets to the Court of Honor on Monday night. I will need firm commitments from those signing up as the race committee will be conducting head counts for the shifts. Should we not have enough at each shift, the troop forfeits that shifts money ($300/shift). We need a total of 8 people per shift (race committee request) of at least high school age or older. Unfortunately, this is not something for younger scouts. We are considered ambassadors to the Lehigh Valley, as we are the runners first introduction to the race. Being this is a Troop event, a minimum of 2 adults are required, the rest can be comprised of scouts or adults - per shift. Parents, this is a great opportunity to support the troop. Trails End Popcorn - 2016 Popcorn selling has begun!
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Aluminum Cans - 2016 The troop gathers aluminum cans all year round. Â Bring in your rinsed, dried and crushed aluminum cans. Trails End Popcorn - 2015 Popcorn selling has begun!
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Aluminum Cans - 2015 The troop gathers aluminum cans all year round. Â Bring in your rinsed, dried and crushed aluminum cans. Applebees Flapjack Breakfast - 2014 The Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser is on Saturday March 29th from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. Â Every scout is required to sell 5 tickets for the breakfast. Â If you sell more than 5 tickets, the extra proceeds your raise will be deposited in your scout account. Â Unfortunately, the tickets are not yet available, but a flyer has been provided at the Feb 24 troop meeting. We also need scouts and parents to volunteer to be greeters, seaters, pancake servers, beverage servers and bussers. Â A sign up sheet is available at Troop meetings. This should be a fun and yummy event. St. Lukes' Half Marathon - 2014 Below you will find all the information that was given to me bySt. Luke's in red text. It includes, where to report, parking, and road closureinfo. THERE IS NO NEED TO ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLIER, AS I ALREADY BUILT THISTIME INTO YOUR SHIFT. You will need to wear the shirt they provide you, so beprepared to layer or change. Last year, the ballroom was quite warm and theshirts were long sleeves. Those who will be working later shifts, please beadvised that this area will be congested with the hundreds of people who willbe participating in the race the following day. Please allow yourself ampletime to arrive at the start of your shift. Â
If for some reason you are unable to fulfill your commitment,please let me know ASAP. My cell phone is 610-709-4039. If you have any otherquestions, please let me know. I have attached the schedule in a word documentfor your review. Thanks again for helping the Troop! Rachel Morgan
Pierogie Sale - 2014 Pierogie pick-up will be at 9:00 AM next Saturday, May 10th in theWesley Center Kitchen. The Wesley Center is the gym with the basketball courtthat is located on the left as you enter Asbury's main entrance; the kitchen isnext to the gym. Pick-up should be quick and easy as the orders will comepresorted. If you cannot make this time, please email Mrs. Morgan ASAP so that she can makealternative arrangements. I am in the process ofsetting up a pierogie sale for the month of April. Order forms will be due atthe Court of Honor on April 28th, and delivery will be on Saturday May 10. Thepierogies are hand-made, come in many different varieties and cost between $6-7a dozen. All of your sales profits will be placedin your scout account. Order forms have been available at the Troop meetings.  If you are interested in selling, please make sure to pickup your order form!!!  For more details, contact Mrs. Morgan. Aluminum Cans - 2014 The troop gathers aluminum cans all year round.  Bring in your rinsed, dried and crushed aluminum cans. . Trails End Popcorn - 2013  Popcorn selling has begun!
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Bon-Ton Coupon Book- 2013 Â Bon-Ton coupon books Oct 21-Nov 15 ($5 each, over $500 value, 100% profit for Scouts)
Kuhsville Carwash Coupon Book- 2013
 St. Luke's Half Marathon - 2013 Date:  Saturday, April 27, 2011 Time:  See below for your shift time Location:  Holiday Inn at Center City Allentown - Where To Report:  Enter main hotel doors (along 9th street) and walk straight back to the Ballroom. Our station will be along the far back wall. Parent Drop Off:  Parents dropping off scouts can do so in front of the hotel on Hamilton street. Main entrance to the hotel is along 9th street Parking:  The Spiral Parking Deck (formerly the Hess’s Deck) at 820-836 Linden Street  GOOGLE MAP. When you are entering the Spiral Deck, stop at the gate and press the button for a ticket to be dispensed. The entrance is on Linden Street between 8th and 9th  GOOGLE MAP.  When you are ready to leave, the Linden Street exit gate will be open for you to go out without paying. Please note that the other exit, leading to 8th Street will NOT be open, this is done so that no one tries to enter from the 8th Street exit and ends up ascending the helix in the wrong direction. You can park in the Spiral deck and walk to the hotel. Please be aware that most of the streets in this area are one way. Please check a map of Allentown if you are not familiar with the area. There is a flat lot behind the hotel (not the parking deck). The official address on the parking authority web site is 923-033 Walnut Street  GOOGLE MAP   To enter the flat lot behind the hotel, enter via Walnut Street which is one way east (toward Bethlehem). You will need to get onto Walnut above 10th street and go east. If you are not familiar with this lot, please check a map before you come - GOOGLE MAP  This lot is next to the hotel's parking deck WARNING:  The hotel parking deck charges a fee for parking, and you WILL NOT be reimbursed if you choose to park there. Troop 12 Responsibilities
More Information:Â Â For more information, contact Mrs. Riola or Mrs. Morgan Trails End Popcorn - 2012 The yearly popcorn sale is a great way for scouts and the troop to earn money. SHOW & SELL ORDERSShow and sell orders will be due MONDAY, AUG 20. There will be a second show & sell order date in September. For those of you unfamiliar with it, show and sell is the ability to order popcorn early. This way you will have the popcorn on hand and it is available for immediate delivery when your son sells it. You can order the quantity you would like and if it is not sold it can be returned. Money for the show and sell orders is not due until November 2. POPCORN ORDERS DUEAll popcorn orders are due at the Monday, October 29th troop meeting.POPCORN PICKUPAll popcorn pickup will be on or around November 17, 2012.POPCORN MONEY DUEAll popcorn order money is due on or before December 3, 2012.Any questions please let me know. Peace, Lynda Hassick |