Summer Camp Fundraiser – Mulch Spreading

Troop 221 will be collaborating with T25 and P25 in a fundraiser that will help offset the costs of summer camp. Troop 25 and P25 will be selling and delivering mulch. T221 will be spreading it to those who purchase the service. Last year we spread 1590 bags @$2.00/bag This will be the third time we’ve collaborated on this fundraiser with other troops and packs. This time 100% of what we collect will go into the passbook accounts of the boys who participate.
Please save the morning of Saturday, April 1st, probably at 10 AM (hoping the later start will fix any distribution issues that we had last year). The time it takes to spread depends on the number of scouts, adult drivers, number of homes, and routes. I’m estimating about 5 hours to spread. The meeting location is currently being worked on (we’ll send additional information as the date get closer). If the weather is poor, the mulch truck will not deliver. The date may get pushed to the following day (we’ll have more information as we get closer to April 1st).
What to bring – gloves, rakes, positive attitudes, a sense of urgency, and water bottles. No open-toed shoes. Dress appropriately for the weather (layers help as the day progresses and gets warmer you can remove layers). You will be spreading cedar mulch so if you have allergies please take precautions like pre-medicate or wearing a mask. Also, bring a light snack for lunch, a heavy lunch can slow you down and we’re trying to be safe, fast, and efficient.
If you are an adult driver, you will not need a truck – just have space enough for rakes and for your crew.
We need as many hands as we can get. Even if you aren’t going to summer camp please consider helping as this will assist our Troop.