2008-09 Future Outings:
September 2008
 Oktoberfest, Fishing
October 2008
  Trail of History
November 2008
  Gourmet Cooking
December 2008
  First Aid Meet
January 2009
  Sledding
February 2009
  Ski Trip
March 2009
  Climbing
April 2009
  Spring Camp o Ree
May 2009
  Railroad Outing
June 2009
  Shooting,
  Summer Camp

Fundraising Activities

Troop 69 has two major fundraisers each year, a wreath sale before Christmas, and a spring fundraiser to be determined each year. Each scout has a portion of the funds he raised credited to his personal scout account to help offset the cost of monthly campouts and/or summer camp.

This fall, we're also participating in Council's popcorn fundraiser. Last year, boys and families hustled to sell more than $8,500 worth of wreaths! The wreath sales are our primary fundraiser for the year, and helps the scouts build up their scout accounts while the troop receives much needed funds to maintain the troop's activities, equipment, and to help subsidize trips. The popcorn fundraiser helps both the Council and the boys' scout accounts.

Popcorn Sales

Every Scout received a Popcorn Sales order form (PDF 1.16MB) and set of directions (Word 26KB) in his mailbox at the troop meeting September 17, and one was also mailed home to all scouts from Council. There is still time to sell! If you want to sell via the internet, please email Mr. or Mrs. Shipton for a key code to access the online site. Below are some of the instructions from the instruction sheet:

Popcorn order forms (with payment) are due to Mr. or Mrs. Shipton no later than the troop meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Order forms that are not legible will be returned. Please write neatly! Check your totals before turning in your orders. Please use the collection envelope provided.

Checks should be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 69. DO NOT TURN IN CASH. Any cash collected should be deposited into the parent’s account and the parent then writes a check to Troop 69 for the total.  

Popcorn orders must be picked up on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Shipton home, 1151 N. Lakeside Drive in Palatine. The scout then delivers the popcorn.

• Scouts who fill up an entire order form will receive a 2008 commemorative patch and certificate.
• Scouts who sell $1500 or more in popcorn will receive their choice of a $50 gift card from either Scoutstuff.org, Coleman, or Walmart.    
• Scouts who sell $2500 or more will receive credit for 6% of their sales into a college scholarship account with Trail’s End.
• The top salesman in the council will receive one $300 gift card of the scout’s choice.

Sales can be made online at www.orderpopcorn.com using a credit card. The order is then shipped directly to the customer by Trail’s End. When someone makes a purchase on this website, the scout will be credited with the sale if his order key is used. This is handy for out- of- town friends and relatives. These online sales can be made throughout the year. Your individual order key may be obtained by contacting Mr. or Mrs. Shipton.

Wreath Sales

Troop 69 is again selling holiday wreaths and greenery through Mickman Brothers as it has for several years. This is the troop's annual fundraiser to earn money for troop expenses such as equipment, training costs, recognitions, camping, and other expenses. Scouts also have the opportunity to earn money for their scout accounts which can be used to pay for weekend camping trips, summer camp, and other upcoming events. Click here if you need an additional wreath order form (PDF140KB) or instruction sheet (Word 26KB). Prices are listed on the wreath order form, or you can download a separate price list (Word 22KB).

There are two types of sales possible with this fundraiser. Traditional sales are those where the scout takes orders and personally delivers the holiday evergreens to their customers. A full assortment of holiday evergreens—wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, trees, and door sprays—are available.  The second type of sale is the Holiday Gift Program. Six products are available. While taking orders for the fundraiser, the scout can also offer a holiday gift product to send as a gift to a friend, family member, or out-of-town business associate. The customer completes a Holiday Order Gift Form, writes their personal message on the greeting card, and pays for the items along with any other direct sale items she/he orders. The holiday gift items are then sent directly by Mickman Brothers to the recipient, accompanied by the personal greeting card. Holiday gift items will be delivered via UPS between November 19 and December 11, 2008.

Wreath sales begin October 1, 2008. Scouts should collect payment at the time of the order. Checks should be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 69. Do not turn in cash. Any cash collected should be deposited into the parent's account and the parent then writes a check to Troop 69 for the total.

Wreaths orders (and payments) are due to Mr. or Mrs. Shipton no later than the troop meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Check your totals before turning in your orders. Write neatly! Order forms that are not legible will be returned.

Wreaths will be picked up in Minnesota on November 21-22, and will be available for pickup by scouts for delivery to buyers on Sunday, November 23, 2008, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.