Hello, my name is James Covarrubias, and I am currently working on my Eagle Scout project. I am working with the St. Ignatius Loyola Parish to assemble and install 14 Stations of the Cross Posts near the athletic track/field at the school. The Stations of the Cross is an important prayer, especially during Lent, where one can grow closer with Jesus, following Him through His last day on Earth. My project will create a space where both students and parish members can pray, and provide markers to visualize each station.
I plan to create the 14 Stations of the Cross posts, each containing a brass marker visualizing each station. I will then install these posts into concrete spaces. This in total will cost approximately $2,000 to accomplish. Any additional funds left over will be donated to the Parish.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. Donations can be made through:
Venmo-jason-covarrubias-6 (Please put Eagle Scout Project under what it is for, last 4 digits of phone # 8462).
Troop 850 will return to Salt Creek Ranch near Metamora, Indiana for a day of Horseback Riding. We will camp nearby at Whitewater State Park Youth Site. Come enjoy camping and a beautiful 2-hour horseback ride!
The permission slip, waiver and $50 fee per person are due on September 6th. All Scouts who go on the campout should plan to attend the Troop meeting September 6th where details of the campout including menu planning will be discussed in more detail. All scouts are required to attend the entire weekend.
05-Horseback-Permission-Slip (1)
Salt Creek Waiver
Hello. This is Trevor Ogilvie; I am currently working on my Eagle project. I am working with Three Valley Conservation Trust to extend a boardwalk through Helen S. Ruder Preserve. This nature preserve boarders Miami University’s campus in Oxford, Oh. It is frequented by faculty, staff, students, and community members. This boardwalk will make the Preserve handicap accessible and make it easier for people to walk through the preserve since it is in a flood plain.
The goal for my project is to continue a section of the boardwalk an additional fifty feet. This section will cost around $2,000 to complete Any extra funds will be donated to Three Valley Conservation Trust for future projects and maintenance.
Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.
Donations can be made via:
Venmo– @cathy-ogilvie (Please put Eagle Scout project as what it is for, last 4 digits of phone # 1228),
Go Fund Me https://gofund.me/a68e5fc0-
Check mailed to me (PM for address).
If you have any questions, please contact me at ogilvie_trevor@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Trevor Ogilvie
Troop 850’s Caving Campout will be May 6th-8th at the Great Saltpetre Preserve (GSP) near Mount Vernon, KY. We will be exploring different caves based on age and experience, so this is a great opportunity for adults and Scouts of all ages.
The permission slip, waiver, and $55 fee per person are due on or before April 26th. We need to have an accurate headcount one week prior so we have the proper number of guides. The $55 fee includes all food, transportation, camping fees, tips for our guides, and 2 new flashlights. We will be going over necessary gear needed and watching the attached videos at one of the next meetings, click here to learn more.
Caving 2022 Permission Slip
GSP Caving Waiver
Caving Videos to watch prior to trip
The Spring Backpacking trip, April 1-3rd will be on the Two Lakes Trail of Hoosier National Forest, Indiana. First time back packers will complete a shorter trek, experienced hikers and the High Adventure Crew will complete a longer trek. Those planning to attend should refer to the gear list for Spring Backpacking trip on the Troop website (under “Info”). The Troop has a limited number of backpacks to be loaned out for those who need a backpack, please contact Mr.Ogilvie if you would like to borrow gear. All scouts/adults attending must bring a fully packed backpack to the meeting prior, on March 29th for a shakedown. Please return the permission slip and payment by the Troop meeting on March 29th.
Two Lakes April 22
Troop 850 will be once again camping at Camp Birch in Yellow Springs, adjacent to John Bryan State Park, from Friday to Sunday, March 11th-13th. On Saturday we will be doing service at the Glen Helen Raptor Center. Scouts should bring their own work gloves to use during the day.
The cost of the trip is $25 per scout and adult, due at next week’s meeting, March 8th, along with the attached permission slip.
Glen Helen Permission Slip 2022
Troop 850 will be attending Summer Camp at Ransburg Scout Reservation near Bloomington the week of June 19-25, 2022. Below are links to important documents you will need, 1) Merit badges and schedule, 2) Medical form.
- Total fees (including Troop costs) for scouts are $420 and adults $195. All these rates are “Early Bird” rates contingent of paying the balance by the deadline of April 12th. Non-refundable deposits were due February 8th for the “Early Bird” rate.
- Merit Badge sign up will begin in March or April. Review the attached schedule and select the merit badges you would like to register for. Return your selection and schedule to Mr. Ogilvie or Mr. Krommer no later than March 8th. Each scout should have a full schedule and select at least one Eagle required merit badge.
- All Scouts and Adults are required to complete a Medical form signed by a medical professional. Complete Parts A, B, and C with all required signatures and return along with a copy of your insurance card no later than June 7th.
Ransburg Merit Badge List 2022
RSR 2022 Activity Schedule
Health Form 2022
https://www.crossroadsbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022_Ransburg_Camping_Experience_Guide_v2-min.pdf
Mosaic permission slip
Troop 850’s is planning a morning of indoor rock climbing and bouldering at Mosaic in Loveland, on Saturday February 26th. At Mosaic, they have a variety of climbing walls for all levels of expertise. Adults will be needed as drivers and also to serve as belayers – no experience required, training is provided. We need enough adults to belay, typically one per 4 or so Scouts.
We will meet Saturday February 26th at St Ignatius at 9:15 am. We will climb from around 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, returning thereafter, or you can meet us there.
Cost per climber will be $20, which should be turned in at our Troop meeting February 22nd along with the permission slip. The attached waiver must also be completed, https://www.mosaicclimbing.com/facility
Dutch Oven permission slip Troop 850’s annual Dutch Oven Campout is scheduled for the weekend of February 11-13th at Camp Oyo near Portsmouth, Ohio. This campout is consistently a favorite of the Scouts, and parents who attend are consistently impressed with the boy’s culinary acumen. This year we will be staying in the Block House at Oyo, which has heat from a fireplace and beds.
Scouts will spend Saturday creating a 3 course culinary masterpiece; each patrol will make a main dish, a bread, and a dessert to share with the judges and the rest of the campers. Parents are encouraged to come camping as well, and to help create their own Dutch Oven feast. After sampling all of the gourmet cuisine, the judges will have the unenviable task of designating which patrol is the best of the best, while all other participants feast on the Dutch Oven fair.
In addition to meal planning and cooking, time will be set aside to allow for Scouts to pursue advancement requirements, to play cards, and for other group activities which are being planned. So wash your serving spoon, polish your dutch oven, and start your menu planning–Dutch Oven Campout time is here!
The trip cost is $40/person. Please return the permission slip by the February 8th meeting.
2022 Bushwack Permission slip
Troop 850 and the Webelos will be going to Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve and John Bryan State Park for the 38th Annual Bushwhack on Saturday, January 8th, 2022. We will conclude with the traditional stop at Youngs Dairy for ice cream. The hike is about 10 miles long, going mostly along the Little Miami River, which is a National Scenic River. Please bring a day pack, water bottle, sack lunch, mask, hand sanitizer, and dress appropriately for the weather. We will leave St. I’s at 7:30 am and return approximately 4 pm. The first 10 scouts to register will get the annual Bushwhack patch. All adults attending must be current with AOC Safe Parish certification. The cost for the trip is $10 per scout due at the January 4th meeting along with the attached permission slip
