DECEMBER 2002 Newsletter
The troop picture will be taken this coming Tuesday, Dec 3 at the church. You must wear your class A uniform. Individual/patrol pictures may also be taken. Proofs should be available for viewing in January. Payment for any orders will be due at that time.
Reminder: Service Work Opportunity help fathers interact with their kids on Saturday, Dec 7, from 9:30 11 am at Don's Truck Stop. Free breakfast. See Jerri Lynn for more information. Only those boys who have already signed up should come.
Tuesday, Dec 10 more work will be done for those scouts working on the Personnel Fitness merit badge.
Wreath money needs to be turned in to Allen or Susan Deming by Tuesday, December 10, 2002. Contact Allen or Susan if you need/have wreaths. DO NOT bring any wreaths and give them to Allen.
Tree coupons are available see the Demings. $22.50/coupon.
Tues, Dec 17, 6:30 pm cookie bake/pizza party. Each scout needs to bring cookie dough for 1 dozen cookies, frosting or sprinkles, cookie sheets, cookie cutters, spatulas, hot pads, towels, . Tony and Cathy Kuhlman will deliver the cookies on Dec 18. Pizza and drinks will be provided by the troop.
Snowshoeing at Green Timbers (part of Pigeon River area) January 25th. Details will be available at the meeting.
February 4 Court of Honor
Feb 20 Blue and Gold Banquet.
Feb 21-23: Cabin camping at Camp Kiwanis from 6 pm Friday to 10 am Sunday. Webelos who will have just crossed over from our feeder packs will be invited. See the sign-up folder for additional details.
Tony Kuhlman has volunteered to organize a February ski trip at a place other than Cannonsburg.
If you are interested in going to the Boundary Waters sometime during the summer of 2003 you must put a refundable deposit of $50 down by January 14, 2003.
Philmont 2004 update from Allen Deming - Despite diligent attempts by seven Troop 70 families, using almost 15 phone lines, we were only able to get on a Philmont waiting list. This may not be as disappointing as it may first seem. Some troops book more slots than they need and others cancel for unknown reasons. We may have to wait a year to find out, but there is a possibility that we could still get in. Thanks to the following Troop 70 families: Adams, Ballou, Buonodono, Deming, DiPietro, Nida and Ramm. I am sure that you are all still hearing the busy signal in your ears. (The Deming's alone placed over 800 calls before finally ringing through.)
Spaghetti Dinner tentative date is March 22
Popcorn sales were around $6500, ~$2000 will go to the scout's account.
If you have information for the newsletter, please e-mail it to Louise Paquette or Kim Ramm before the last Wednesday of the month.
Calendar
December/January - all meetings are at the church unless indicated otherwise.
Dec 3, 
7 8:30 pmTroop meeting, picture night, Class A uniform
Dec 10, 7 8:30 pmPatrol meeting. Class B uniform
Dec 17, 6:30 8 pmCookie bake/pizza party
Dec 24 and Dec 31 no meeting
Jan 7, 7 8:30 pmTroop meeting. Class A uniform
Jan 14, 7 8:30 pmPatrol meeting. Class B uniform
Jan 21, 7 8 pmActivity night
Jan 28, 7 8 pmPatrol leaders meeting, spaghetti dinner planning meeting
Jan 29 committee meeting. All parents welcome.
Future Events
Whitewater Rafting June 11-14
January 25 snowshoeing
Feb 21-23: winter camping at Camp Kiwanis
Lock-in at the YMCA
Whitewater rafting in West Virginia June 11-14, 2002. More information to follow.
Seabase 2003
TROOP 70 NOVEMBER 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
The Troop70 trailer needs a home for the winter. If you have a place to store it, contact Mark Nida (626-6287).
Recharter time is approaching. Dues are $25/single scout and $30/family by December 3rd. Give your payment to Julie.
The annual bake sale at the Wacousta Township Hall is on Saturday, Nov 9, from 9 am 3 pm: each family needs to bring one large pie. Scouts will need to sign up for two hours shifts. Terese Kromer is the coordinator. Help from parents is needed.
Information received from Susan Deming after newsletter was first put on webpage: Attention all Troop 70 families: Our annual November Pie Sale Fundraiser is Saturday Nov.9th at the Watertown Township Hall in conjunction with their craft show. Each family is to donate 2 pies each to be dropped off at the township hall that Saturday morning between 8:30-9:00am. Any kind of pie is welcome but please make sure it's in a non returnable pan. If you need to drop pies off sooner call Susan Deming. (627-6730). There will be a sign up sheet at next week's meeting for adults and boys to sign up to work the table. We will need 2 adults and two boys working 1-2 hour shifts between 8:30 and 3:00. This is an important fundraiser for the troop and we ask all to participate. Any questions call Susan Deming. Thanks.
Sign-up for Philmont 2004 is on Nov 9.
Service Work Opportunity help fathers interact with their kids on Saturday, Dec 7, from 9:45 11 am at Don's Truck Stop. Free breakfast. See Jerri Lynn (626-2360) for more information.
If any adult is interested in coordinating a High Adventures trip to the Boundary Waters in August 2003 contact Mark Nida or Dan Buonodono. Any scouts who are interested should let Mark or Dan know.
Approximately $6000 worth of popcorn was sold. Thanks to Michelle and Deb for being in charge.
Any scouts interested in snow shoveling as a service project (when we have snow), contact Jerri Lynn.
Leaf raking service project, Sat, Nov 9, 9 am noon. Information will be at the Tues, Nov 5 meeting.
Tim Nida still needs toys (new) for his Eagle project. Bring your donation to a meeting.
The Council would like feedback about Northwoods. Any comments (what needs to be improved, what you liked, what didn't work, ) can be given to any committee member or e-mailed to Mark Nida.
Calendar
November
Tues, Nov 5: Troop night, full uniform, 7 - 8:30 pm
Sat, Nov 9: Bake Sale at Township Hall
Tues, Nov 12: Patrol meetings, Class B, 7 - 8:30 pm
Tues, Nov 19: wreath making at Demings, time TBA
Tues, Nov 26: Patrol leaders' meeting, 7 - 8 pm
Future Events
Tues, Dec 18: Cookie Bake/Christmas Pizza Party, 6:30 pm at the church
January 18 snowshoeing
Feb 21-23: winter camping at Camp Kiwanis
Lock-in at the YMCA
Whitewater rafting in West Virginia June 11-14, 2002. More information to follow.
TROOP 70 October 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!
Ian D. presented his Eagle Scout project at the adult leaders meeting on 9/25. He is planning on constructing a handicapped accessible fishing dock at the Looking Glass Park. Fund raising will be achieved through a Scout Triathlon (see below) and matching township funds. Construction is planned for next spring. Scouts can assist by participating in the triathlon and helping with the construction.
Tim N's Eagle Scout project is progressing and he would like to remind all scouts to bring a new toy for a boy or girl of any age to the next troop meeting. Tim's toy drive will benefit shelters run by the Volunteers of America and RAVE in St. Johns. More information will become available at a later date for additional scout participation and service work opportunities.
We need a new Advancement Chairperson. Duties involve distribution and collection of merit badge blue cards and ability to pick-up badges at the Scout store. Training will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Julie or Mark.
Fall Camporee in Onondaga October 11-13 Events include a breakthrough course with 18 stations emphasizing team-building, problem solving, creative thinking, and challenging issues. In addition there will be a climbing tower demonstration, merit badge workshops, campsite competition, Saturday night campfire skits, fishing and boating. WE NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS! Please sign-up at the Oct. 1st troop meeting. Food groups will do planning at the Oct. 8th troop meeting.
Popcorn Fundraiser Popcorn will be distributed to all scouts at the Oct. 8th troop meeting. Sign up sheets for show and sell sites will be available that night also. All unsold popcorn must be returned at the Oct.22nd patrol leaders meeting. If you need popcorn before or after these dates, please contact Michelle V. Thank you Michelle for coordinating popcorn for one more year and thanks to Deb L. for becoming a Popcorn Kernel in training!
Scout Triathlon October 25-27 Hike, bike and canoe for a total of 30 miles on the Manistee River Trail. Meals provided if you meet the minimum pledge amount. Leaving M100 McDonalds Friday at 5:30 . Returning home Sunday around noon. Canoes needed. For more information, contact Ian, Susan, or Allen.
Advanced Backpacking October 19-20 Jordan River Trail. Contact Dan B. at his new e-mail address DBuonodono@cablespeed.com if you are interested.
Seabase Mandatory meeting Oct 8th, 8:15pm at the church
Wreath Fundraiser Thanks to all the scouts that turned in their orders on time. If you wish to add to your existing order, you have until October 6th to make changes. Contact Allen D.
Service Work If you need service work this fall please contact Jeri Lynn and she will set up an opportunity for you.
Calendar
October
Tues, Oct 17 - 8:30 pm: Troop meeting at the church, Class A Uniform
Sign up for Camporee, Triathlon, Philmont 2004
BRING A NEW TOY FOR A BOY OR GIRL
Sat, Oct 5 Service Work MSU Extension Father/Child
Sun, Oct 6FINAL WREATH ORDER DEADLINE
Tues, Oct 87 - 8:30 pm: Patrol meeting at the church, Class B uniform
Pick up popcorn, sign up for show and sell, camporee food group planning.
MANDATORY SEABASE MEETING 8:15
Fri-Sun, Oct 11-13Fall Camporee Onondaga
Tues, Oct 156-7 pm: Activity night, Heritage Park
NOTE TIME CHANGE - Pioneering Merit Badge will be offered
Sat. Oct 1911-3: Chemistry Day at Impression 5.
Earn your chemistry merit badge. Bring a personal hygiene or cleaning product to contribute to the Lansing Food Bank.
Sat-Sun, Oct 19-20 Jordan River Advanced Backpacking Trip
Tues, Oct 227 - 8 pm: Patrol Leaders' Meeting
Return unsold popcorn
Fri-Sun, Oct 25-27Triathlon Fund Raiser Manistee River Trail
Tues, Oct 29NO MEETING
Weds, Oct 307 - 8:30 pm: Committee Meeting at the church.
WE NEED PARENTS!!! IF YOU HAVE A SCOUT NEW TO THE TROOP THIS MEETING IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT WHAT IS GOING ON. YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR SCOUT. BE A PARTICIPANT NOT A SPECTATOR!
November
Sat, Nov 9Bake Sale Township Hall Contribute pies and sign up for work shifts
Sat, Nov 9Philmont Call In
Nov 19 or 26Wreath Making
Future Events
June 2003Seabase
July 6-12, 2003Northwoods
TROOP 70 SEPTEMBER 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
This coming Tuesday, September 3, 5:50 pm is the annual potluck dinner followed by a Court of Honor at Heritage Park. The FEDs are in charge of the ceremony. Troop 70 will provide hotdogs, buns, and condiments. Each family is asked to bring a dish to pass to feed at least 8, their own tableware, drinks, and lawn chairs to use during the Court of Honor. A planning session for Philmont 2004 will also take place.
The planning meeting for this year's activities will be Tues, Sept 10. Each scout should come with suggestions.
Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 are the dates for our annual Hart/Montague Bike trip. We'll camp overnight at the park in Hart. Cost is $15, which covers camping, and pizza for the Saturday dinner. Scouts will be able to work on the Bicycling Merit Badge requirements. Departure time is 8:30 am from the township hall. We'll be back at the township hall around noon on Sunday. Pay and sign up for this trip on Tuesday, September 3, 10 or 17.
The Personal Fitness and Pioneering Merit Badges will be offered this fall. Contact Lee Paquette for details at the Sept 3 or 10 meeting.
Service Work Opportunity: Michigan SIDS Alliance is holding a "Walk for Tomorrow's Child" at MSU on Sunday, September 8th. Volunteers are needed for Set-up, Clean-up and Route monitors. Mrs. Kentner will contact those who have signed up.
This year's Fall Camporee will be at Camp Highfields in Onondaga from Oct 11 - 13. The theme is COPE. Details to follow later.
Popcorn sales are coming up. The start date is Oct 4. This is Michelle Vance's last year as our Kernel and she would like to train our future Kernel. Please contact her if you are interested in this job. Michelle also needs people to help pick up the popcorn on Tues, Oct 8.
There are still openings for Seabase 2002. At least two people are needed for the scuba adventures so both crews can go. The sailing crews also have room for more people.
A reminder about the troop's participation policy, which is given below:
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN TROOP 70 TRIPS
In order to participate in Troop 70 trips and outings, a scout is expected to be an "active" member of the troop. An active member is a scout who:
1. Has participated in at least one service project during the past year.
2. Is making progress toward rank advancement and/or merit badge requirements.
3. As often as possible, attends regularly scheduled troop meetings.
4. Has participated in at least one troop fundraising project during the year.
All of Troop 70 policies (Discipline, Participation, and Tent) are posted on the website. Please read them.
Wreathes sales will take place again this year. Each boy will be expected to sell a minimum of 5 wreathes. More information will be coming. Allen Deming is in charge.
On Saturday, Nov 9, Watertown Township is holding their annual craft sales from 9 am - 3 pm. Troop 70 sells pies at this event so each scout should bring two pies to the Township Hall in the morning. Scouts should plan on working a shift that day.
Youth Protection Training the next training is sometime on October 23 at the Council Service Center. It is important that more adults in our Troop have this training since a minimum of one adult with YPT is required on a scout trip. Contact the Council office for more information.
Calendar
September
TuesSept 35:30 pm - ?Court of Honor at Heritage Park. Class A uniforms
SunSept 8?SIDS walk at MSU.
TuesSept 107-8:30 pmPatrol meeting at the church. Class B uniforms. Activities planning meeting.
TuesSept 177-8 pm Activity night at Heritage Park
TuesSept 2478 pm Patrol Leaders' meeting
WedsSept 257-8:30 pm Committee meeting at the church. All parents are welcome.
Future Events
Oct 11 - 13 Fall Camporee
October 2002 Popcorn Sales
Oct Nov 2002 Wreath Sales
Sat, Nov 9 Pie sales at The Township Hall
June 2003 Seabase
TROOP 70 AUGUST 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Tim N. presented his Eagle Scout project at the adult leaders meeting on 7/31. He is planning a toy drive to benefit shelters run by the Volunteers of America and RAVE in St. Johns. More information will become available at a later date for scout participation and additional service work opportunities.
NO MEETING Tuesday, August 6th unless you are on the Canoe Trip up in Greyling.
Canoe Trip, Aug 6 to Aug 9 - Grayling to Mio Dam on the AuSable River. Cost $30 (three scouts to a canoe) plus food. Leaving the Township Hall at 9am, Tuesday and returning by 2:30pm on Friday. DRIVERS ARE NEEDED. Food groups have already been formed. If you haven't been contacted, we don't know you are going.
Court of Honor, Sept. 3rd 5:30 PM at Heritage Park. Potluck and summer adventure picture sharing. Please bring a dish to pass to feed at least 8, lawn chairs, and your own table service. Troop will provide hotdogs and buns. Class A Uniforms.
Service Work Opportunity: Michigan SIDS Alliance is holding a "Walk for Tomorrow's Child" at MSU on Sunday, September 8th. Volunteers are needed for Set-up and Clean-up and Route monitors. Look for sign-up sheet on meeting nights.
Calendar
August
Tues, August 6, NO MEETING AT THE CHURCH
Tues, August 13, 7 - 8:30 pm: Patrol meeting at the church, class B uniform
Tues, August 20, 7 - 8 pm: Activity night, Heritage Park (Orienteering?)
Tues, August 27, 7 - 8 pm: Patrol Leaders' Meeting
Wed, August 28, 7 - 8:30 pm: Committee Meeting at the church. All parents are welcome.
Tues, September 3, 5:30-8 pm: Court of Honor, End of Summer Potluck, Heritage Park
Sun, September 8, SIDS Walk Service Work Opportunity at MSU
Future Events
Aug 28 - Sept 1DALMAC
Sept 14-15: Hart to Montague Bike Trip
Oct 11-13Fall Camporee
June 2003Seabase
July 6-12, 2003Northwoods
TROOP 70 JULY 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Mandatory Northwoods meeting this Tuesday, July 2 during the troop meeting.
Scouts need to bring a copy of their health insurance cards. The following still
need to turn in their health forms: Josh B., Michael D., Dan F., Tyler L., Justin M.,
and Ben M. If Northwoods doesn't have your health form, you won't be able to
participate in any activities.
Scouts will meet at the township hall on Sunday, July 7 at 8:30 am to leave for
Northwoods. They will wear their class A uniforms to Northwoods and they need
to bring their red Troop 70 t-shirts. Scouts should be back at the township hall on
Saturday, July 13 by 2 pm.
The Forestry merit badge for July 2 has been canceled.
No meeting Tuesday, July 9 due to younger scouts going to Northwoods and older
ones getting back from Philmont.
Michigan Adventure July 22. Contact Tom Briggs for information. A sign-up folder
will be at the meeting. Rain date is July 29.
Canoe Trip, Aug 6 to Aug 9 - Grayling to Mio Dam on the AuSable. Cost about
$30 (three scouts to a canoe) plus food.
Anyone interested in going on bike rides to help prepare for the DALMAC contact
Kim Ramm. The WOW ride is July 20 in Mason.
Calendar
July
Tues, July 2, 7 - 8:30 pm: Troop meeting at the church, class A uniform
Tues, July 16, 7 - 8:30 pm: Patrol meeting at the church, class B uniform
Mon, July 22: Michigan Adventure (rain date, July 29)
Tues, July 23, 7 - 8 pm: Activity night, Heritage Park
Tues, July 30, 7 - 8 pm: Patrol Leaders' Meeting
Weds, July 31, 7 - 8:30 pm: Committee Meeting at the church. All parents are
welcome.
Future Events
Aug 6 Aug 9 Canoe Trip
Aug 28 Sept 1 DALMAC
June 2003 Seabase
TROOP 70 JUNE 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Last chance to get the Swim test before going to Northwoods is this Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 pm at Grand Ledge High School. You will have to take the swim test at Northwoods if you're unable to do it in advance.
Backpacking hike for those working on the backpacking merit badge: June 14-16, Sleepy Hollow. Contact Jerrilynn Osmar (626-2360) for details.
We need drivers to get the boys to Northwoods. See Kim Ramm (886-0644).
Possible "small" high adventures for summer 2003: 1) backpacking and caving at Mammoth Caves, Kentucky. 2) Canoeing at Watersmeet Sylvan
Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip from July 27 to Aug 2 has been canceled due to lack of adults.
Canoe Trip, Aug 6 to Aug 9 - Grayling to Mio Dam on the Au Sable river. Cost about $30 (three scouts to a canoe) plus food.
Seabase 2003 there a still a few openings.
Webpage - be sure to check the main page for any announcements. Some announcements are also sent via e-mail. Please see that Louise Paquette has your current e-mail address.
Anyone interested in going on bike rides to help prepare for the DALMAC contact Kim Ramm. The T-shirt ride is June 8 in Laingsburg, and the WOW ride is July 20 in Mason.
Tuesday, July 2, 8 am 6 pm: Forestry merit badge. Contact Dan DiPietro (626-6682). Note: Scouts going to Northwoods should also plan on attending the troop meeting that night.
Any boy that needs service work over the summer should contact Jerrilynn Osmar (626-2360).
Congratulations to the scouts on the high school Destination Imagination team for placing 25th and the Hayes DI team for placing 29th in the Global Finals.
Parents: when your son brings home a tent from an event it must be opened up to dry and air.
Lynn Kentner has been volunteered to be the Troop Commissioner. THANKS! He'll be the liaison between the troop and Bill Hull, the District Commissioner.
Adults attending Northwoods need to come to the June 26 committee meeting.(see above to find out what can happen if you're a no-show).
Scouts attending Northwoods and their parents need to be aware of the Troop's discipline policy.
Disciplinary Policy for Troop 70
2002
The following type actions will result in disciplinary actions accordingly. This list will be updated until a complete list is obtained. There are behavior actions that will not be delineated here but will require discipline action. This policy is set to insure that the scouting experience is enjoyable for the scouts, and leaders. The scout in violation does have recourse for rebuttal in the comments section of the form or if he desires a tribunal to hear his case. The policy includes the following but is not limited to these types of actions only.
1. Violation of the Scout Law.
2. Unlawful action.
3. Intentional safety violations, which could result in injury to oneself or jeopardize the safety of others.
4. Disrespect of leaders and /or other scouts.
5. Failure to obey Leaders instructions.
6. Bullying and/or intimidating other scouts.
7. Threatening violence or violent acts.
8. Repeated use of profanity or obscenities or bringing pornographic material to an activity.
The leaders will determine the appropriate disciplinary action for each violation. Repeat offenders will be dealt more severe discipline than the one time offender. Discipline may include dishwashing, latrine cleanup, or grounds cleanup. The more severe discipline will include requiring the scout to attend activities with their parent. Removal from the troop when personal safety of the scouts is jeopardized will also be an option.
Calendar
June
Tues, 6/4 7 8:30 pm Troop meeting at the church, Class A uniforms
Weds, 6/5 6:30 pmSwim test for Northwoods at GLHS pool
Tues, 6/11 7-8:30 pm Patrol meeting at the church, Class B uniforms
Fri-Sun, 6/14-16 Backpacking trip at Sleepy hollow
Tues, 6/18 7 8 pm Activity Night Heritage Park
June 22 July 9 Philmont
Tues, 6/25 7 pm Patrol Leaders meeting at the church
Weds, 6/26 7 pm Committee meeting at the church, all parents welcome
Future Events
Tues, July 2, 8 am 6 pm Forestry merit badge (see Dan DiPietro)
Tues, July 2, 7 8:30 pmTroop meeting at the church, class A uniforms
July 7 July 13 Northwoods
Aug 28 Sept 1 DALMAC
TROOP 70 MAY 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Service Work Weekend, May 4-5, at Hunter Orchard Park on Canal north of Willow (see map). Meet there at 12:30 pm. Scouts will spread woodchips for about 1-2 hours. Mark Nida will then take the first year Cobras on a 5-mile hike before supper. These scouts need to bring hiking boots. Parents should plan on picking their scout up at 9 am Sunday morning. Scouts should bring: sleeping bag, warm clothes, rain gear, eating utensils, wheelbarrows, gloves, rakes, shovels, etc. The troop will provide the tents. Each patrol planned their menu at the Apr 22 meeting. Some Webelos will be invited to join our troop on Saturday.
Chris Harvey's Eagle Court of Honor will be Tuesday, May 7, 7 pm at the church. Scouts should wear Class A uniforms. Practice for the ECOH will be Sunday, May 5th, 7 8 pm at the church.
Tuesday, May 21 Activity night, 7 pm at Heritage Park. Backpacking Gear Demo/Swap. If you have backpacking gear you no longer need please bring it. If you need gear here's your chance to pick up a bargain.
Philmont Practice Hike on May 11/12 at the Shingle Hill Pathway in the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Contact Joel Schaeffer.
Spring Camporee May 17-19, at Camp Kiwanis in Mason. Theme is First Aid. New scouts will be able to complete first aid requirements necessary for advancement. Scouts and parents needed so sign up! Meal planning for the Camporee will take place on May 14.
Wacousta Memorial Day Parade, Saturday, May 25 be at the school at 10:45 am. Float building will be the night before at Dan Buondono's, 7900 Herbison, 7 pm. Scouts and parents are needed to work on the float. Tuesday, May 14, scouts can plan the details of the float design.
Adult CPR/First Aid available at the Lansing Training Center on May 14. Contact Allen Deming for details.
Pictured Rocks practice hikes - pick any two from: June 15-16, Sleepy Hollow; June 29-30; July 20-21. These don't qualify for Philmont (especially the last two). Any of the above three can be used for the Backpacking merit badge if the scout leaves on Friday.
WE NEED ADULTS FOR NORTHWOODS especially the last half of the week. See Kim Ramm.
Possible "small" high adventures for summer 2003: 1) backpacking and caving at Mammoth Caves, Kentucky. 2) Canoeing in the UP in the Sylvania Wilderness Area near Watersmeet, MI.
Need more adults to definitely sign up for the Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip from July 27 to Aug 2 or the trip will be canceled. Contact Jerrilynn Osmar. Sign up by May 14.
Canoe Trip, Aug 6 to Aug 9 - Grayling to Mio Dam on the AuSable. Cost about $30 (three scouts to a canoe) plus food.
Philmont 2002: the committee supports and is enforcing the rule that 2 practice hikes must successfully be completed by June 15. Contact Allen Deming if you have questions about your status. It's very important that your boots are broken in, that you know how much equipment to pack, the appropriate equipment to take, and that you can backpack 20 miles. You cannot go to Philmont unprepared. Everyone must be ready so that all can enjoy the experience.
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION IN TROOP 70 TRIPS
In order to participate in Troop 70 trips and outings, a scout is expected to be an "active" member of the troop. An active member is a scout who:
1. Has participated in at least one service project during the past year.
2. Is making progress toward rank advancement and/or merit badge requirements.
3. As often as possible, attends regularly scheduled troop meetings.
4. Has participated in at least one troop fundraising project during the year.
Seabase2003 there a still a few openings.
Webpage be sure to check the mainpage for any announcements. Announcements are also sent via e-mail. Please see that Louise Paquette has your current e-mail address.
Calendar
May
Tues, Apr 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Patrol leaders meeting
Sat/Sun, May 4/5 Service Work Weekend at Hunter Orchard Park
Sun, May 5, 7-8 pm Practice for Tuesday's Eagle Court of Honor
Tues, May 7, 7 pmChris Harvey's Eagle Court of Honor, Class A uniforms
Tues, May 14, 7 pm Patrol meeting, 7 pm. Plan menus for the Camporee and float design.
Fri/Sat/Sun, May 17/18/19 Spring Camporee at Camp Kiwanis
Tues, May 21, 7 pm Activity night at Heritage Park, Backpacking demo/gear swap
Fri, May 24, 7 pm Float building at Dan Buonodono's, 7900 Herbison
Sat, May 25 Wacousta Memorial Day Parade
Future Events
Jun 15/16 First practice hike for Pictured Rocks. Jerri Lynn Osmar is in charge.
June 22 - July 9 Philmont
June 29-30 Practice hike for Pictured Rocks
July 7 - July 13 Northwoods
July 20-21 Practice hike for Pictured Rocks
Middle of July Michigan Adventure
July 27 - Aug 3 Pictured Rocks Backpacking
Aug 6 - Aug 9 Canoe Trip
Aug 28 - Sept 1 DALMAC
June 2003 Seabase
TROOP 70 APRIL 2000 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Jeff Schaeffer presented his Eagle project to the committee. He would like to build a rock
climbing wall at Fitzgerald Park.
Chris Harvey's Eagle Court of Honor will be Tues, May 7 at 7 pm. Class A uniforms.
Eagle Scout pictures (3" x 5") are still needed for the showcase. Get them to Lee
Paquette
Vet-a-Visit on Saturday Apr 6. For those car-pooling, meet at the commuter park 'n ride lot
near I-96 and Francis Road at 7:15 am. For those driving separately, be at the MSU Vet
Clinic by 8:00 am. Park in the Wharton Center ramp. Scouts should be done at MSU
between 10 am and 10:30 am. More details about the day are given in the previous
newsletter.
A Northwoods presentation meeting will be held after the Apr 9 meeting. $85 Northwoods
payment due by Apr 17. Send your payment to Kim Ramm by then if you're not going to be at a meeting. More adults are needed for Northwoods. Sign up on the sign-up sheet.
Wall Climbing in Grand Rapids has been rescheduled for Sat, April 20. Meet at the
McDonalds, corner of Grand River and M-100. Be ready to leave at 10:30 am. Eat before
or bring a lunch to eat in the HG parking lot before climbing. Bring $$$ for snacks.
Sign up for the Pictured Rocks backpacking trip by May 15. Open to anyone who has
successfully completed two practice hikes. First PR practice hike will be June 15-16 at
Sleepy Hollow. After the April 23 meeting, PR backpackers will meet to determine the
dates for the 2nd practice hike.
Spaghetti dinner - about $1600 made. Corningware pie plate left at the dinner. If it's yours,
get it from Martha Ballou. If you haven't turned in your tickets or $ to Scott Parsons,
please do so asap. Door prizes will be drawn on Apr 9 after the Court of Honor.
Apr 3 service project has been cancelled.
Seabase 2003: There is still room in each adventure Coral Reef Sailing and Scuba
Adventure. If you're interested sign-up soon. These spots will be available to boys in other
troops.
With our upgrade to Troopmaster Millennium, individual scout reports can be e-mailed.
Contact Louise Paquette whenever you'd like one sent to you.
Calendar
April
Tues, Apr 2 No meeting due to Spring Break
Weds/Thurs, Apr 3/4 Philmont practice hike. Call Lee Paquette (626-6207) if interested
Sat, Apr 6 Vet-a-Visit at MSU
Tues, Apr 9, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Court of Honor at the church. Class A uniforms. Friends of
Scouting presentation, Northwoods presentation
Tues, Apr 16 Discovery Scuba in Holt (mainly for new scouts). See Tony Kuhlman
for details.
Weds, Apr 17 Northwoods swim test at high school pool
Sat, Apr 20 Wall climbing in Grand Rapid.
Tues, Apr 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Troop/patrol meeting. Class B uniforms
Weds, Apr 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Committee Meeting, all parents welcome
Sat/Sun, Apr 27/28 Philmont practice hike at Hoist Lakes ($10). Dan Buonodono is in
charge.
Tues, Apr 30, 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Patrol leaders meeting
Future Events
Sat/Sun, May 4/5 Service Work Weekend at Hunter Orchid Park (Canal, north of
Horrocks)
Tues, May 7 Chris Harvey's Eagle Court of Honor
Fri/Sat/Sun, May 17/18/19 Spring Camporee at Camp Kiwanis
Sat, May 25 Wacousta Memorial Day Parade
June 7/8/9 Backpacking Merit Badge: 3 day 15 mile hike. Jerri Lynn Osmar will
coordinate
Jun 15/16 First practice hike for Pictured Rocks. Jerri Lynn Osmar is in charge.
June 22 - July 9 Philmont
July 7 - July 13 Northwoods
Middle of July Michigan Adventure
July 27 - Aug 3 Pictured Rocks Backpacking
Aug 6 - Aug 9 Canoe Trip
Aug 28 - Sept 1 DALMAC
June 2003 Seabase
Troop 70 March 2002 Newsletter
Announcements
WHOA! Check out the new troop sign above the picture showcase. A BIG THANK YOU SCOTT PARSONS! We need Eagle Scout pictures (size 3x5) for the picture showcase. Please get them to Lee Paquette as soon as possible.
March 2
Wall Climbing at Higher Grounds in Grand Rapids. Meet at the McDonalds, corner of Grand River and M100. Be ready to leave at 10:30 am. Eat before or bring a lunch to eat in the HG parking lot before climbing. Bring $$$ for snacks.
March 5
Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine Merit badges will be offered.
March 9
Service Work Opportunity National Parenting Week - Wear uniforms and pass out candy bars at Feldpausch in Grand Ledge 9:45-12. Sign up for shifts at March 5th Troop meeting. Need an adult to assist.
March 12
Next Philmont Payment Due $182.50. Remember to check boot sizes before practice hikes!
March 19, 21, 26, 28
Hunter Safety classes, 6-9pm, Eagle Township Hall. $10. Register with Mark Nida (626-6287) BEFORE week of class.
March 23
Spaghetti Dinner 4:30-7pm. Scouts will get tickets and info at the March 5th Troop meeting. Sign up for shifts, bring a pie, wear Class B Uniforms. Lots of great prizes for high ticket sellers!
April 6
Vet-a-visit at MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Cow milking plus other fun activities. Boys wishing to earn their Veterinary Medicine Merit badge must complete all requirements except number 9 in advance. Dr. Curtis Propst will work with scouts individually at a mutually scheduled time to complete the final requirements. See Kim Ramm for details.
Seabase 2003
Two crews for Coral Reef Sailing and two for Scuba Adventure. 10 minute meeting at end of March 5th Troop Meeting to exchange information and verify deposits.
March Calendar (All meetings at the church unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, March 2nd, 10:30-5pm for indoor wall climbing. Wear loose fitting clothing - no jeans!
Tuesday, March 5th, 7-8:30 Troop Meeting Class A Uniforms
Please WELCOME All New Scouts and Parents!
Tuesday, March 12th, 7-8:30Patrol MeetingsClass B Uniforms
Tuesday, March 19th, 7-8 Activity Night Township Hall
Saturday, March 23rd, 4:30-7pm Spaghetti Dinner Masonic Temple, Wacousta
Tuesday, March 26th, 7-8:30Patrol Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, March 27th, 7-8:30 Adult Leaders Meeting - All Parents Welcome
Future Events
April 1-5 (any 2 days) or April 13/14thPhilmont Practice Hike - See Lee Paquette if interested.
April 2 NO MEETING SPRING BREAK
April 9Court of Honor (PODS in Charge) Friends of Scouting presentation.
April 16NO MEETING
April 17 Northwoods Swim Test GLHS - Details to follow.
April 27/28 Philmont Practice Hike at Hoist Lakes ($10) Sign up folder at Troop meeting. Dan Buonodono will coordinate.
May 4/5 Service Work Weekend at Hunters Orchard Park. Details to follow but sign up folder is already available.
May 17/19 Spring Camporee
June 7/8/9 Backpacking Merit Badge: 3 day 15 mile hike. Jerri Lynn Osmar will coordinate.
June 22-July 9 Philmont
July 7 - July 13 Northwoods
July 27-Aug 3Pictured Rocks Backpacking Trip - Jerri Lynn Osmar will coordinate
August 6-9 Au Sable River Canoe Trip - Mark Nida will coordinate.
Aug 28 - Sep 1st DALMAC - Bike Tour from East Lansing to Mackinac Bridge. Information
sheets available at Troop Meetings or see Kim Ramm or Dan DiPietro.
June 2003 Seabase
Chief Okemos Council is offering a new Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training course.
When: Tuesday, April 9 & 16, 2002, 6pm
Weekend of April 26-28, 2002 begins 5pm
What will you learn? Patrol Method, Hiking & Packing, Woods Tools, Running Games, Map & Compass, Proper Flag Etiquette, Campfire Planning, Backpacking Stoves, Dutch Oven Cooking, Animal & Plant Identification, Leave No Trace, Ropes, First Aid, Utensilless Cooking, Worship Services.
Cost:$40
Includes all the food, handouts, a walking stave, a completion certificate, lots of fun and many new friends.
Who is it for? All Scouters who want to increase their knowledge of outdoor skills. It is a must for those who assist with the outdoor program and is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be certified as trained.
Contact the scout office for more information or to register.
TROOP 70 FEBRUARY 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
The boys are responsible for getting details for each activity. If they don't get the details at a
meeting, they can check the calendar part of the website.
The activity night at EDRU was a huge success - 189 people showed up. Thanks to Dan
Schooley for organizing this event.
Sunday, Feb 10, Scout Sunday: details at the meeting.
Saturday, February 16, Snowshoeing, Pigeon River area: see sign-up folder for details. In
event of cancellation, check the website.
Thursday, February 21, Cub Scout Crossovers (Blue and Gold banquets) at Wacousta and
Willow Ridge - sign-up sheets will be at the meeting. Times to be announced.
Saturday, March 2, Wall Climbing at Higher Grounds in Grand Rapids: meet at the
McDonalds, corner of Grand River and M-100. Be ready to leave at 10:30 am. Eat before or
bring a lunch to eat in the HG parking lot before climbing. Bring $$$. See sign-up sheet for
details.
Hunter Safety classes, March 19, 21, 26, 28: Contact Mark Nida (626-6287) to sign up.
March 23, Spaghetti Dinner: location will be the Masonic Temple, which is handicap
accessible. Sign up for work shifts at the meeting. Bring a pie. Class B uniforms.
Needed: an adult to coordinate a backpacking trip to Pictured Rocks this summer.
Sea Base 2003: if anyone can help Mark on Monday, Feb 4, with calling Sea Base to make
the reservations please call him (626-6287). There is still room to sign up for each adventure:
Scuba Adventure (must be certified before going, 14 or older) and Coral Reef Sailing (13 or
older).
Toot Your Own Horn
Parents and family members of Troop 70, here is an opportunity to build your business and
help your Troop at the same time. Our annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held on
Saturday March 23rd. Each year we offer local businesses and services a chance to promote
themselves by placing and advertisement on our place mats.
Send us a business card sized advertisement and a check for $25.00 dollars by March 1st.
In turn we will post your ad prominently on our place mats and send you two complementary
adult tickets to the dinner. How can you beat that? A tax-deductible donation, a full stomach
and warm feeling inside. (Heartburn?) Make checks out to BSA Troop 70.
February Calendar (all meetings at the church unless otherwise noted)
Tues, Feb 5, 7 - 8:30 pm Troop Meeting Class A uniforms
Sun, Feb 10, time TBA Scout Sunday Class A uniforms
Tues, Feb 12, 7 - 8:30 pm Patrol Meetings Class B uniforms
Tues, Feb 19, 7 - 8 pm Activity night location TBA
Thurs, Feb 21, time TBA Blue and Gold Banquets Wacousta and Willow Ridge
Tues, Feb 26, 7 pm Patrol Leaders meeting
Wed, Feb 27, 7 - 8:30 pm committee meeting all parents welcome
Future Events
Sat, Mar 2 Wall Climbing at Higher Grounds in Grand Rapids
Sat, Mar 23 Spaghetti Dinner at Masonic Temple in Wacousta
Tues, Apr 2 No meeting due to Spring Break
Sat, Apr 6 Vet-a-Visit
Tues, Apr 9 Court of Honor
Fri, May 17- Sun, May19 Spring Camporee
Sat, June 22 - Tues, July 9 Philmont 2002
Sun, July 7- Sat, Jul 13 Northwood
June or July 2003 Sea Base 2003
TROOP 70 JANUARY 2002 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Reminder that beginning with this newsletter, newsletters will no longer be e-mailed since you will be able to print them from this website. They should be published the last weekend of the month before the first monthly Tuesday troop meeting.
Jan 11-13; Cabin camping at Camp Kiwanis from 6 pm Friday to 10:30 am Sunday. Webelos from our feeder packs will be invited. Leave and return from/to Township Hall Troop will plan meals due to limited cooking facilities. Please indicate in the sign-up folder if you will be arriving late or leaving early for meal planning purposes.
ITEMS TO BRING: Sleeping bag/pillow, mess kit, overnight stuff, warm clothes, change of clothes if you get wet, and a sledding implement. ITEMS NOT TO BRING: No personal snacks or pop allowed.
Ski Trip - Tentatively planned for Sunday, January 20th from 5-9 at Cannonsburg. Details will be available in sign up folder as soon as they are known.
Skating/Laser Tag; Tuesday, January 29, 6:30-8:30 at Edru Skating Rink in Holt. Directions available in sign up folder. Families and Cub Scout Packs/Families are invited. $4 per person must be paid by 1/22. Roller blades and Laser Tag are available at the rink for an additional fee.
January Calendar
Tues, Jan 1: NO TROOP MEETING
Tues, Jan 8: Troop meeting, 7-8:30pm, class A Uniforms
Tues, Jan 15 Patrol meetings, 7-8:30pm, class B uniforms (Spaghetti Committee Meeting 7:45-8)
Tues, Jan 22 Patrol LEADERS meeting, 7pm (Skating $$ Due!)
Tues, Jan 29 EDRU Skating Party/Family Activity Night
Weds, Jan 30 Committee meeting at the Church, 7 pm, all parents
welcome
Future Events
February Northwoods trip has been canceled. We will be doing a day trip to the Pigeon River area on Saturday 2/16 to go snowshoeing. Sign up folder will be available at troop meetings. More info to come.
Thurs, February 21 Cub Scout Blue and Gold/Crossover
Sat, March 2nd Wall Climbing Higher Ground, Grand Rapids
Spaghetti Dinner: Date has been changed to 3/23. Facilities are still being negotiated. Planning committee will meet during 1/15 patrol meeting from 7:45-8pm. Any interested adult is welcome to participate in the planning
process.
Sat, June 22 - Tues, July 9 Philmont 2002 hiking dates
Sun, July 7 - Sat, July 13 Northwoods 2002
Seabase 2003 - Planning Meeting TBA
