Speedway Fundraiser

Below is the event I am trying to get into for our Troop. Save this date and more info to follow.

Las Vegas 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - The 2009 Las Vegas 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Race will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Join us for an exciting Saturday as the top racers from across the country compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

MANY FUNDRAISING IDEAS!

Council PopCorn Sale in the fall Council Candy Sale in the spring Car Washes Garage Sales Mowing Lawns Collecting Cans Odd jobs for friends and family Babysitting Gas valve Shut Off Tools Bedding plants (in the spring) Make & Sell Cookbooks Recycle X-mas Trees Working Races (Portland Marathon, Bridge Pedal etc.) Power wash Driveways Send out sponsor letters During the Holiday: Ask relative for money instead of gift at holidays Gift Wrap Babysit (In a big group so parents can go X-mas shopping)

Rent-A-Scout for chores Personal Shopper Yard Debris Removal Metal Recycling Game-a-thons Walk-a-thons Tree Removal Woodcut Referring/Umpiring Sporting Events Bake Sale Spaghetti Feed Crab Feed Restaurant Night (retain % of proceeds) Sell: Wreaths Sell: Poinsettias X-mas Tree Krispy Kreme’s See’s Candy (Easter time) First Aid Kits

RSVP for August 15 fundraiser

Our next fundraiser will be between Logandale and Overton on August 15 from 6 am till 12 noon. You will need to RSVP so that I will know who will attend. Thanks.

SNO CONE FUNDRAISER

The sno cone fundraiser was successful. It was at a Walmart in Henderson. A whopping total of $950 in sales! We will have to do this again! Great job goes to Landon, Porter, Todd, Eric, Corey, Devin, Logan, MacKae, Austin and Kaden! Also special thanks for the adults, Kevin, Tom and Adrian.

ALAMO FUNDRAISER POSTPONED

I talked with the rancher from Alamo and said that need to check in about four weeks to see if there are new growth of the tree that needs to be eliminated. I will keep you informed.

The August 15 fundraiser is still available. Please RSVP so that I have a head count of who will attend. Thanks.

TWO MORE FUNDRAISERS AUG 7 AND AUG 15

TWO MORE FUNDRAISERS!
#1. August 7 and 8: Meet on a ranch near Alamo to pull an invasive Russian Olive trees around a meadow area. Leave this date open. Need chainsaws and axes. More details forthcoming. Let me know if you and your parent are available and if you have a chainsaw.
#2. August 15: Meet 6 AM till 10 AM on a vacant lot in Moapa Valley to clear a vacant lot that has been a dumping ground for people too lazy to use a trash can. Just need gloves, water, sunscreen and light snack. The address and details are forthcoming. Let me know if you are available so I can keep track for record keeping purposes.

BBQ FUNDRAISER FOR MOAPA SCOUTS

TROOP 947 SCOUTS: This is mainly for the scouts who live in Moapa Valley and will be happy to do one in Virgin Valley and Las Vegas at a future date. We are planning to do a BBQ. We will provide the tickets at the parent meeting on September 13. More details are forthcoming. Scoutmaster Hal Mortensen