[Troop139] Tricky Tray Update - PLEASE READ

[BEATTIE JR., GORDON]

Hi Folks!
First I would like to thank Mrs. Miller for taking the time to run this year's Tricky Tray Fundraiser.  This is an important element in supporting the program for our boys.  Like Mrs. Miller, this year Nancy and I will find ourselves without a son in the Troop.  I am planning to remain as Scoutmaster per the wishes of the Scoutmaster Corps, Troop Committee and parents, but we really need parents to step up and to get involved in the fundraising.  It is particularly important to have several individuals work with Carolyn Miller this year in order to be able to handle all the different tasks related to this event next year.  Carolyn is a great mentor and a hoot to be around while working on this effort, so you will be up for an enjoyable experience, that hopefully, you can pass along in future years.  Another key point is that Mrs. Diana Valencia is going to be seeing her son "age out" of the Troop in the next year or so, so her fundraising efforts need to be backfilled as well.  Over the last five or so years, these two ladies and Mrs. Rose Marie Rossmann have raised most of the money that has allowed this Troop to grow and GO!.  We need to continue that momentum through the transfer of knowledge, skill , enthusiasm and energy.  Please consider that as we progress into the fall.

Yours in Scouting!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Carolyn Miller [mailto:cjmiller at optonline.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 2:44 PM
To: BEATTIE JR., GORDON; troop139 at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Tricky Tray Update - PLEASE READ

Hi Scout Parents

This is just an update of the Tricky Tray that is planned for Saturday,
October 25. Just a side note, I am only running the event this year, next
year it will go back to the Troop parents. Yes, I know Justin is a Badge
Counselor and not part of the Troop, but I am doing this for YOUR sons who
deserve every bit of the profit that comes out of it.

In the past we had between 250 and 300 prizes, not so this year...right now
we have 100 prizes. We can still have a successful fundraiser if we can get
the amount of prizes to 200. If anyone has new/unused items that they want
to donate toward the Tricky Tray I will wrap them and include your family
name. Bring them in at any Tuesday meeting and give them to Justin Miller.

Each level has a retail value:

Level 1: $25 to $49
Level 2: $50 to $99
Level 3: Over $100

There are no mega or grand prizes as of now. That would be a prize valued at
above $300.

You will receive raffle tickets according to the prize level you donate.

We also added a Pasta Dinner to the event. Chef Gordon and his crew will
prepare the dinner.  It will include: Pasta with Butter, Pasta with
Marinara, Salad and Soda/Water.

Scouts are free to attend and help at the event. The cost will be $15 per
person, $10 for children 10 and under.

Also, I gave Sammy some index cards that have pictures on them of
Cleaning/Organizing supplies.  If you are interested in donating to the
Cleaning/Organizing basket please choose one of those cards and donate that
item. I will assemble the basket and it will be from the Scouts.

If you know of anyone who can donate prizes, gift certificates, services,
etc. please ask them.  Justin will have donation letters with him at every
meeting or I can bring them to your house.

Please let me know if you can help. Remember, this is for your sons and they
deserve the best!

Thank you

Carolyn Miller