Scouts to hold pancake breakfast, garage sale

In 2013, Boy Scout Troop 97 raised more than $20,000 during its annual festivities at Trinity United Methodist. This year the Scouts are aiming to exceed that amount.

The troop is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast, Silent Auction and Garage Sale on Saturday, May 10 from 7 a.m.-noon in the Trinity Fellowship Hall and church gym. 

Steve Lloyd, Troop 97’s scoutmaster, said the fundraiser allows the troop to underwrite scout programs such as monthly campouts and annual high-adventure trips. 

“This event not only raises much-needed funds, but it brings our adult volunteers and scouts together, modeling many of the principles of scouting,” he said.

The garage sale will be offering clothing, household items, crafts, toys, books, electronics, and sporting and camping equipment. Major items such as furniture and appliances will also be available at affordable prices. Scouts from the troop and adult volunteers will help by taking purchased items to shopper’s car. Items not sold at the end of the sale will be distributed to local charities.

The Pancake Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice and tableside service from the Scouts. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat breakfast are $5 per person and can be purchased in advanced or paid at the door. 

The silent auction will be taking bids on items from throughout the morning and ending the bids at noon. The troop is asking local businesses to donate an item or service to the silent auction. It is also in search of people who want to donate sewn or homemade items, paintings, and owners of lake houses in Alabama or condominiums at the beach that would be willing to offer for a one week stay or weekend getaway. 

The troop is in need of auction items and garage sale donations. Please contact Bert Allen at 540-5343 or bertjudy@hotmail.com for more information or to arrange a donation pickup. All donations are tax deductible. Troop leadership said they wish to thank the community for faithfully supporting the boys over the years.

-Submitted by Marcus Corsini