Yard Charge is a chance for us to rake leaves for the elderly people of Broadview Heights. Troop 810, Pack 810, and The Knights of Columbus work together to rake the homes of about 10 - 15 residents. An overnight campout follows the day of raking for those Boy Scouts and Webelos that would like to attend.

This weekend will feature two events. The Yard Charge Community Good Turn and secondly, an overnight campout at the Byzantine Monastery in North Royalton. Here are the details...

Yard Charge

Date and Time of Departure: Saturday, November 9th, 8:00am - Old Church

Purpose: To give back to our community by helping rake leaves for our elderly members while earning service hours necessary for scout rank advancement.

Location: Broadview Heights

Event Coordinator: Mr. John Wrabel

Yard Charge Day Only Cost: Bring lunch money or brown bag lunch for Saturday. We will assemble for lunch in the North Royalton Giant Eagle parking lot on the South side next to Burger King AFTER we finish raking leaves. We will split up for 1 hour and eat in groups going to Taco Bell, Arbys, Subway, Burger King, Angies Pizza, New Gum Do, McDonalds, KFC, Augies Pizza & Ribs, etc.

Yard Charge Campout Cost: $10 for any Scout/Webelos who DOES NOT rake in the morning, FREE for any Scout/Webelos who does rake in the morning. Permission slips are due at the October 15th troop meeting, you may use one slip for both events.

Estimated Time of Return: Saturday, November 9th, 1:30pm - Giant Eagle North Royalton

Items to Bring:

• Wear your troop hat and work clothes.
• Rake
• Gloves
• Water
• Adults - Drivers needed, leaf blowers, rakes, tarps to drag leaves, etc.

Byzantine Monastery

Permission Slip: Permission slips are due at the October 15th troop meeting, you may use one slip for both events.

Campout Coordinator: Mr. John Wrabel

Time of Departure: Leave for Byzantine Monastery around 2:00pm Saturday, November 9th from Assumption Old Church Hall after we pack up.

Bring:

• Scout Outdoor Essentials (see handbook)
• Camping Gear and Extra Clothing (see handbook)
• Be Prepared for Cooler or Wet Weather!
• Chair for Campfire
• Water
• Tent and Parent for Webelos

Location: Byzantine Monastery, 6688 Cady Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133

Directions to Byzantine Monastery

1. Broadview Rd. South to Rt 82.
2. Rt 82 West to State Rd.
3. State Rd South to Cady Rd.
4. Turn right heading West on Cady Rd.
5. Byzantine Monastery is on right hand side about 1/2 mile from State Rd.