I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and is working diligently to remove that excess, unwanted extra pounds put on by overindulging in your favorite culinary delights. I also hope everyone is preparing for the cold spell about to hit us this coming Monday.  We are in for a chilly week.  Temperatures here on the Northshore will be in the 20s at night.  Please do not forget to protect your pipes, plants, and pets, and not necessarily in that order.

A Thanksgiving message,

Even with all the chaos 2020 has presented us with, there is still so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. I would even argue one of the greatest gifts this challenging year has given us was a new perspective on the things we’ve been taking for granted all this time!

Just a few reminders.  Next Saturday and Sunday the Scouts will be camping at the Garveys property off Million Dollar Road.  The Scouts will be finalizing their plans for the weekend at Tuesdays meeting.  Registration is open.  The only costs for the event is $10.50 for meals. 

I hope everyone made it through Hurricane Delta with no problems and are ready to get back at it.  This announcement is a reminder for everyone who has any Pine Mulch orders to turn them in this Tuesday night.  All orders received after Tuesday will be scheduled for a Nov 14^th delivery.  On Saturday, October 17^th we will be distributing our first round of Pine Straw mulch.  Scouts will be needed to help spread pine straw for a few orders as well as loading and dropping off the mulch.  Those Scouts who sold the orders requiring spreading are expected to be there to help.  Registration is open for those Scouts and adults who will participate.

First, and foremost, it is my pleasure to formally announce the appointment of Steve Newman as the new Scoutmaster for Troop 85.  I know Steve will be an outstanding Scoutmaster as well as a great representative for Troop 85, especially with the program improvements that have been made.

Troop 85 is putting together a group of Scouts who can go to the Koop Drive location today from 12 Noon till 2PM to help people with their preparations for Tropical Storm (Hurricane) Sally.  If you can help please reach out to either myself, or our Scoutmaster, Steve Newman.  Participating Scouts will earn service hours towards their rank advancement.  This effort is being put together in response to the following announcement.