The Paper Box is a money making project for our troop. The troop collects donated newspaper from the collection box at the downtown Gig Harbor QFC parking lot, and transfers it to a holding container currently housed at the QM shack.

All Scouts are required to participate in emptying the paper box. Each patrol is assigned to service the paper box for one week each month. Please check your Scout Calendar for your patrol's week. The week runs from Tuesday to Monday the following week.

The box at the downtown QFC parking lot is to be completely emptied each Saturday at 10 A.M. and taken to the recycling container at the QM shack.

Be sure to remove all string, plastics, cardboard, magazines, and junk! This stuff is not accepted as recyclable newspaper, and the troop will receive less money for the newspaper if it contains other materials.

Any non-newspaper items can be placed in the trash dumpster located near the paper container at the QM shack.

Finish up by making sure the container is closed and the area has been policed thoroughly.

In the event that the container is full, the papers should be taken to either the recycling container at Discovery Elementary School or to the transfer station.

Attendance for paper box duties will be taken by each patrol leader. Participation in this activity is essential for rank advancement, because it shows Scout Spirit.

We understand not everyone will be able to participate on Saturdays. The box can be emptied at your convenience at any time during the week if you cannot attend the Saturday morning pickup. Please let your patrol leader know so he can keep track and put you on the bead list.

Call your Patrol Leader when you are done.

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This page was last updated on April 26th, 2008.