evmori Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 I need some suggestions. We are holding our Troop Christmas party this coming Monday. Normally the Scouts do a gift exchange but this year we aren't. I would like to get the Scout a small gift instead. Any ideas? Thanks Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 A whistle, to be used ONLY when you're lost (good luck, but an important part of a survival kit) A camp cup Interlocking set of flatware One Certidicate to get out of clean-sup duty ONCE in the year Light Sticks(This message has been edited by OldGreyEagle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le Voyageur Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 A lightweight mess kit for backpacking... a small plastic bowl, cup, and a lexan spoon Cost, about a 1.50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9gold-scout Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Several of the local amusemaen parks have toys for Tots weekends. Anyone can get in free with a new toy. We just have a small toy drive and the scouts and their parents enjoy a day as a troop outing at the park. We have a group lunch at one of their picknic areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle90 Posted December 11, 2002 Share Posted December 11, 2002 Don't know what your budget is, but how about a small (AA) or (AAA) maglite flashlight. They always come in handy and you can never seem to have enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozemu Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 I got a woggle (neckerchief slide?) with the Scouts initials on it made of leather by a local leatherworker for $1 (US) when I left my last Troop. A quick, inexpensive, personalised and very scouty gift which they seemed to appreciatte. My wifes idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozemu Posted December 12, 2002 Share Posted December 12, 2002 You've got me thinking here. First tell the scouts that it didn't cost much money but is priceless. Give a matchbox or similar, gift wrapped and marked (once the gift wrapping is taken off) with the words 'OPEN ONLY IN EMERGENCY'written on it. Inside put one of the Scout Laws. A bit corny but then an SM is thrifty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozemu Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 So Ed, how did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippewa29 Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Although it is too late for the original post, I'll pass along an idea. My troop is having a holiday party on Monday, December 23. The PLC decided to have a meeting even though many of the adult committee members wanted "a break". Instead of a normal troop meeting, the Scouts are making holiday treats and coming up with games for the holiday. One of the Scouts is Jewish and making a traditional Hannukah dessert and teaching the other kids a game. We are hoping the other Scouts do similar things. Instead of just having cookies or whatever, we're hoping the Scouts come up with some different ethnic holiday treats so they actually learn something while having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted December 20, 2002 Author Share Posted December 20, 2002 Thanks for all the suggestions. I wrote a paragraph about what I thought each Scout's strength was & how I fely about them as a person. I haven't received any feedback yet but I know I will. A blessed Christmas to all! Ed Mori Scoutmaster Troop 1 1 Peter 4:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozemu Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 I did the emergency matchbox with one of the Scout Laws inside. My daughter thought it was pretty cool but otherwise I'll know in Feb when we reconvene. At the same meeting twins now too old for Scouts were farewelled. Among other gifts I gave them each a written personal reference and that was the most appreciatted thing they got it seemed. Might help them get a job later. The simplest things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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