Our troop activity this week will be on Thursday at the church, any time from 2:30pm to 8pm, come for as much or as little as you can. I'll be there about 5:30 to 8pm

"Why?" A convenient (and meaningful) opportunity to do some service as a troop is available this Thursday. 

"Okay, but why now?"
1. We just started the "citizenship in the community" merit badge, which requires 8 hours of service for a charitable organization in our community. 
2. It's nice to do some service as a scout troop, especially at Christmastime. 
3. Each rank advancement requires 6 hours of service, so it can count for that too. 

What organization are we helping? "Women of Faith Redlands" - an interfaith, humanitarian service organization here in Redlands. Volunteers meet every 2nd Thursday at our Church Building to work on humanitarian projects. 
 
Who? Anyone. You can drop off your scout, or join him. Bring the whole family if you want. 

Where? At the church, in the gym. 

When? This Thursday, any time between 2:30pm and 8pm, come for as long or as little as you can. I'll plan to be there from about 5:30pm to 8pm. 

*IMPORTANT*
In order to finish the merit badge in time for the 2nd Scout Saturday in March, your scout will need to attend for an average of 2.7 hours for 3 times (every 2nd Thursday for Dec, Jan, and Feb). 
**If he cannot attend enough on those days, and you want him to finish enough hours for the merit badge, please work independently to complete more hours for this and/or another charitable organization to finish enough hours.    
 
Thanks