February Update

WHEW!! What a crazy month!!

FUNDRAISING UPDATE:
We've had days of shoveling snow, chili suppers and a fundraising meal at a Pack Space Derby! Along with those proceeds we've had some generous donations come in.

FRC:
Flag Retirement Ceremony - the script has been written and parts have been doled out. Practice is happening every week and guys are starting to get their parts memorized.

PLANNING:
The scouts have done all of the planning that they can possibly do for the trip. All activities/events have been planned. Now it's up to the parents to set up the fundraisers so the guys can get to work on them.

SOMETHING NEW:
In April we will be doing a flag presentation for the Shriners who have donated $100 - very nice!
The guys are nervous already! LOL!

BUDGET:
The budget has certainly taken a different shape since we first looked into this trip. At first this was going to be a $25K trip. Then we were able to get it knocked down to $21K. After some great online bargains and fabulous airfare we are now under $17K! At this time we have only need to raise another $3150...we're so close!!! We know that we have $2500 covered with fundraisers in March, April and May which leaves us with a balance of $650. Jim and I are doing our best to find corporations or businesses that would help fund this small remaining amount. If you know of a company that might be interested please have them contact us or send us the info and we'll contact them.

Thanks for reading our blog and staying excited about our trip to honor our veterans and soldiers!!