TROOP 70 NOVEMBER 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
New leaders needed:
Several adult leaders will be stepping down soon, and new leaders are needed. Mark Nida will retire as scoutmaster next summer. The new scoutmaster will need to be trained and ready to go before hand, so now is the time to step forward.
The troop will reserve spots for 2 crews to go to Philmont in summer of 2005. We will be asking scouts to commit to going soon, as deposits are due in January
Scout Pictures November 4th - Mr. Floeter will be taking pictures at our regular Tuesday Troop meeting on November 4, 2003. He will be available from 7:00PM for individual shots. Wear your Class A uniform for the group shot.
We will be presenting info on going to the Florida seabase in the summer of 2005 next week at the picture night.
Tony Kuhlman is now the service work coordinator.
The township hall bake sale is Saturday, Nov 8. We will sell pies as in the past. Each scout should bring in 2 baked pies around 9 AM that morning. There is a signup list to work the sale.
If you have any scout equipment, it must be returned to Mark Nida, 11833 Cutler Road, Eagle, Mi, 48822, so that it can be used for future activities.
Upcoming trips and events:
Nov 1-2: backpacking tune-up hike to Manistee River Trail. Meet at
the township hall sat. morning at 7:15, return Sunday about 2:30.
Nov. 4 - troop pics at meeting. All popcorn money & unsold popcorn ise due back at the meeting tonight.
Nov. 8: Saturday - scout pie sale at twp hall craft - each scout is asked to bring 2 pies to the township hall that Saturday morning, about 9 AM.
Nov. 9: Sunday, 1 pm - meet at the Welsh's tall-grass prairie to plant bulbs. This will count as service time. About 1 hour of time is required.
Nov. 14: Friday - Fish fry at the Masonic hall. Service time is available.
Nov. 25: Tuesday - make wreaths at Demings starting at 6 PM. each scout makes wreaths he sold, plus some extras that the troop sells to the Mason
troop & explorer post.
dec. 16: cookie bake. more details forthcoming soon.
Jan 9-11: winter camping at Camp Kiwanis
Sometime in Jan. or Feb: troop ski day.
Mar 5: tentative date for lockin at YMCA
high adventure trips:
The yellowstone trip is set for june 26-july 11. See the yellowstone
page for details. Be sure to do the practice/tuneup backpack trips to
get ready for this.
Calendar
November
Nov 1-2 Backpacking at Manistee River Trail
Nov 4 Troop photos; popcorn money due in. Scuba info will be presented.
Nov 8 Township bake sale
Nov 9 Tall-grass prairie service work
Nov. 14 Fish fry - service work
Nov 25, Wreath making
December
Dec. 16 Cookie bake
FUTURE EVENTS
June 26 July 11, 2004: Yellowstone trip
July 11-17, 2004: Northwoods
TROOP 70 OCTOBER 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Congratulations to Ian Deming on passing his Eagle Board of Review on September 16. His Eagle Court of Honor will be held on Sunday, Oct 12, 4 pm at Looking Glass Park.
The Urban Adventure to Chicago has been canceled due to lack of participants.
The Fall Camporee is the weekend of Oct 10-12. The theme is Scouting Games. Meal planning will take place at the October 7 meeting. Adults need to sign up to attend the Camporee. More details at the troop meeting.
A backpacking trip at the Manistee River Trail is being planned for the weekend of Nov 1-2.
Scouts need to be on their best behavior when they are at Heritage Park. The troop received a reprimand from the township because sand was piled on the playground equipment during our recent courts of honor.
Scout Pictures November 4th - Mr. Floeter will be taking pictures at our regular Tuesday Troop meeting on November 4, 2003. He will be available from 7:00PM for individual shots. Wear your Class A uniform for the group shot.
Township hall bake sale Saturday, Nov 8. We will sell pies as in the past.
Still need adult volunteers to:
1) be co-secretary with Kim Ramm (take minutes at the committee meeting and post to website)
2) a new Service Work chair (Martha B you've been nominated!)
Kim Ramm has agreed to take over the management of the database.
October activity night 6:30 p.m.,Wednesday Oct 22 instead of Tuesday, Oct 21. Swimming during open swim at Grand Ledge High School pool. The troop will pay the swimming fee for those boys who bring at least $2.50 ($5 for family) of food for the Food Bank. Tony will gather the food and Kim R or Susan D will take it to the Food Bank.
Wreath orders are due to Allen Deming on October 14. Wreath making will take place Tues, Nov 25 at the Deming's.
If you don't pick up your popcorn from Deb Lea's house this weekend (Oct 4/5) she'll have some at the Tuesday meeting.
Top vote getters (activities): Laser Tag, Whitewater Rafting, Lock-in at the YMCA, trip to Michigan Adventure Park, downhill skiing. The lock-in will be scheduled for Friday, March 5 at the westside YMCA. Details to come for the other activities.
If anyone is interested in cold weather camping at Camp Kiwanis (Sat, Jan 31, 2004) and at Northwoods (Fri Sun, Feb 20-22, 2004), contact Tony Kuhlman.
If you have any scout equipment, it must be returned to Mark Nida, 11833 Cutler Road, Eagle, Mi, 48822, so that it can be used for future activities such as the Camporee.
Mark Nida is planning on retiring as scoutmaster in July, 2004. We need someone willing to step up and become Troop 70's new scoutmaster. You will need to go through training sometime during the year. Assistant scoutmasters, who also need the training, are also needed for our troop.
Many of the parents of older scouts are becoming less involved with the troop. If the parents of the younger scouts want the troop to remain active, and have their boys be successful and advance, they need to need to be involved.
Northwoods camp will be the week of Jul 11-17 not Jul 4-10 as previously published.
Calendar
October
Tues, Oct 7 7 - 8:30 pm troop meeting. Class A uniforms. Popcorn pick-up, Camporee planning, rehearsal for Ian Deming's Eagle Court of Honor, and Yellowstone meeting.
Fri, Sat, Sun, Oct 12/13/14 Fall Camporee
Sun, Oct 12 4 pm Ian Deming's Eagle Court of Honor, Looking Glass Park
Tues, Oct 14 7 - 8:30 pm patrol meetings Class B uniforms. Wreath orders due.
Wed, Oct 22 6:30 pm Activity night. Swimming at GLHS pool
Tues, Oct 28 7 - 8 pm Patrol leaders' meeting
Wed, Oct 29 7- 8 pm Committee meeting. All parents welcome.
FUTURE EVENTS
Nov 1-2 Backpacking at Manistee River Trail
Nov 4 Troop photos
Nov 8 Township bake sale
Nov 25, Wreath making
June 26 July 11, 2004: Yellowstone trip
July 11-17, 2004: Northwoods
TROOP 70 SEPTEMBER 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
This coming Tuesday, September 2, 5:50 pm at Heritage Park is the annual potluck dinner followed by a Court of Honor. 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. The LEPRECHAUNS are in charge of the ceremony. Bill Hull will be giving a Friends of Scouting presentation.
Tim Nida's Eagle Court of Honor will be held at Heritage Park at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 7. Scouts should wear their full uniform.
Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14 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. Departure time is 8:30 am Saturday 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 2 or 9.
The planning meeting for this year's activities will be Tues, Sept 2. Suggestions have been e-mailed to scouts.
Service work: 1) tentative date, Saturday, Sept 20, 10 am, spread woodchips at the parsonage. 2) help Cliff Welsch plant seedlings in the late fall at Wacousta Elementary School prairie.
Urban adventure: Chicago, October 4-5. Details with the sign-up folder.
Fall Camporee will be the weekend of October 10 to 12. Details yet to be given to us.
September activity night, Sept 16 annual trip to the cornmaize. Earlier time: 6:30 pm. Bring money and water to drink while in the maze. Family members and friends welcome. Wear your red Troop 70 shirt. Meet at the maze (Clark and Lowell).
The latest information about the Yellowstone trip is located on the website. Deposits are due October 7.
Popcorn sales are coming up. Start date is Oct 3. Deb Lea is our Kernel for this year. More information later.
Wreath sales are coming. Orders will need to be given to Allen Deming early October.
Terese Krommer and Cathy Kuhlman have volunteered to be spaghetti dinner co-chairs.
Jerri Lynn Osmar has agreed to become Advancement chair and Tony Kuhlman has agreed to be her co-chair.
Adult volunteers needed to take over the following jobs:
Manager of the Troop database - mostly involves entering dates into Troopmaster using the laptop. See Louise Paquette for more details.
Secretary - take minutes at the committee meetings and post newsletter to the web
Troop communicator - forward troop related e-mails to scouts.
Next committee meeting will be OCTOBER 1 rather than September 24.
Calendar
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Tues, Sept 2: 5:50 pm potluck dinner and Court of Honor at Heritage Park. Class A uniforms. Details above.
Tues, Sept 9: 7 pm Tim N.'s Eagle Court of Honor at Heritage Park. Class A uniforms.
Sat, Sept 13 Sun, Sept 14: Hart/Montague Bike ride. Details above.
Tues, Sept 16: 6:30 pm, activity night at the cornmaize
Tues, Sept 23: 7 pm, Patrol Leaders meeting.
Weds, Oct 1: 7 pm, committee meeting, all parents welcome.
FUTURE EVENTS
Fri, Sat, Sun, Oct 12/13/14 Fall Camporee
June 26 July 11, 2004: Yellowstone trip
July 4-10, 2004: Northwoods
TROOP 70 AUGUST 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Refunds are due to the adults who went to Northwoods last month.
The Bruce Trail backpacking crew left on Thursday, and will be back on Wednesday.
August 10 will be an Eagle Court of Honor for Jeff S., to be held at Fitzgerald Park at 4 pm. Tell the guard in the shack at the entrance to the park that you are there for the Court of Honor, and you will not be charged an entrance fee. A rehearsal for this will be held at the church on August 5 at the regular meeting.
September will have 2 Courts of Honor. The first, on Sept. 2, will be at Heritage Park, and is the annual potluck supper. The Troop will provide hot dogs. Please bring a dish to pass, your own drinks, and your own table service. The meeting starts at 6 PM.
Voting for next year's activities will also take place at this meeting. Make a list of the activities, trips, etc. that you'd like to do, and bring it to the meeting. Watch for an e-mail with more information on this subject.
Adults are needed to help make these activities work. If nobody steps forward to help, we will be stepping up to you and asking you to help us - especially if you haven't helped on something lately. (Hint - volunteer now for your favorite activity!)
The 2nd Court of Honor is Tim N.'s Eagle Court of Honor, on Sept. 9, at the church, at 7 PM. Full Class A uniform is to be worn.
The Urban Adventure trip to Chicago is tentatively set for October 4-5. The format will be a treasure hunt. Teams will be sent out into the city with a list of things to bring back.
Philmont: The Demings are hard at work planning the trip to Yellowstone next summer, and cannot plan a trip to Philmont as well. The troop is currently on a waiting list for this trip. If we do draw a spot to go, someone will have to step up and do the planning for this trip to succeed. We will try to get a spot to go to Philmont in 2005 when the signup day comes in October. If we get a spot, we will drop the 2004 date.
Yellowstone: This year many parts of the park are closed to backpacking in the summer due to bear sightings, so the choice of campsites is limited, and the campsites can be more than 20 miles apart. Also, park rules restrict group sizes to 8 campers or less. If this happens next year, planning a route will be very difficult. Next year will also be the 100th anniversary of Yellowstone as a national park, and crowds are expected. Allen Deming is working hard to overcome these obstacles.
Fundraising: Keep in mind that popcorn show-n-sell time is coming in October, as is the due date when we have to have christmas wreath orders turned in.
Service Work: Clifford Welsch, the MSU Professor who oversaw the development of the outdoor classroom prairie field at Wacousta Elementary, wants to do a slide show about the prairie, and to work with the troop to help the school make more use of the field. The date of the slide show is not set, but may be in August or September. The work to improve the field may develop into an Eagle project, or may become a project for the adult patrol.
Biking trip: A tentative biking trip has been scheduled for Sept. 13-14, possibly to the Hart-Montague trail in western Michigan.
Calendar
August
Tues, Aug 5, 7-8:30 pm: Eagle COH rehearsal for Jeff S., plus regular troop meeting at the church. Class A uniforms worn this night.
Sunday, Aug. 10: Eagle COH for Jeff S., at Fitzgerald Park.
Tues, Aug 12, 7-8:30 pm: patrol meetings
Tues, Aug. 19, 7-8 pm: activity night.
Tues, Aug 26, 7 - 8 pm, Patrol Leaders' meeting
Weds, Aug 27, 7 - 8 pm, Committee meeting, all parents welcome.
September
Sept 2, 6-8 pm, Heritage Park - Potluck supper & COH; Bring dish to pass, drinks, and table service. We will vote for next year's activities.
Sept 9, 7-8:30 pm: Tim N.'s Eagle Court of Honor, at the church.
Sept: 13-14: tentative bike trip to Hart-Montague trail
October
fundraising starts
Oct 4-5 - tentative Urban Adventure trip to Chicago
Future Events
June 26 - July 10, 2004 Yellowstone backpacking
July 4-10, 2004: Northwoods
Summer 2004 - Philmont?
TROOP 70 JULY 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Reminder about the Mackinac Island service week (July 12 - 19). Contact Jim Gartung. Workers need the full scout uniform socks, pants, shirts, hat, belt, the works. The fee to go is $180. The troop will pay half of this cost for any scout going on this activity.
Parents are needed to go on the Urban Adventure to Chicago later this summer. See Allen Deming for details.
The Bruce Trails Backpacking trip is scheduled for July 31 to August 6. See Jerri Lynn for details.
Tentative dates for a Yellowstone Park backpacking trip: June 26 - July 10, 2004. Allen Deming is planning this activity which would include participation by families. Since Allen is planning this Yellowstone trip an adult is needed to take over the Philmont planning. We are still on the waiting list for Philmont 2004.
Scouts need to start thinking about what activities they would like to do next year. Planning will begin to take place in August.
Calendar
July
Tues, July 1, 7 - 8: 30 pm. Troop meeting at the church. Class A uniforms
July 6-12: Northwoods
Tues, July 8: 7 8:30 pm. No meeting due to Northwoods.
July 12 -19: Service work at Mackinaw Island
Tues, July 15, 7 - 8 pm. activity night
Tues, July 22, 7 - 8 pm. Patrol leaders' meeting
Wed, July 30, 7 - 8 pm. Committee meeting. All parents welcome.
July 31-August 6: Bruce Trails Backpacking Trip
Future Events
June 26 - July 10, 2004 Yellowstone backpacking
July 4-10, 2004: Northwoods
Summer 2004 - Philmont?
TROOP 70 JUNE 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
Congratulations to Jeff Schaeffer upon completing his Eagle project, passing his Eagle Board of Review and obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout. His Eagle Court of Honor has been scheduled for Sunday, August 10 at Fitzgerald Park. Details to follow at a later date.
Dan Briggs presented his Eagle project to the committee. He would like to mark the 5000-meter trail at Fitzgerald Park used by the Grand Ledge High School cross-country teams with a combination of permanent and temporary markers.
Ian Deming has completed his Eagle project. Thanks to all who helped him out.
May31/June1 training events for the Seabase sailing and scuba crews.
There is a mandatory meeting Tuesday, June 3, 7 pm for all those going on the whitewater-rafting trip. Food groups and travel will be discussed.
The Bruce Trails Practice Hike has been changed to the weekend of June 7/8. See Jerri Lynn at the June 3 troop meeting for details.
Tuesday, June 17 is the Forestry Merit badge activity. Sign up at the meeting. Those going should meet at the township hall at 8 am, return around 5 pm. Dan DiPietro is in charge.
There will be a mandatory Northwoods meeting, Tuesday, June 17. The necessary paperwork (physical, camper release form, and health/medical record) must be turned in to Julie by then. The last chance to get the swim test before going to Northwoods is this coming Wednesday, June 4, 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.
More boys are needed for the Mackinac Island service week (July 12 - 19). Contact Jim Gartung. Workers need the full scout uniform socks, pants, shirts, hat, belt, the works. The fee to go is $180. The troop will pay half of this cost for any scout going on this activity.
Parents are needed to go on the Urban Adventure to Chicago later this summer. See Allen Deming for details.
The Bruce Trails Backpacking trip is scheduled for July 31 to August 6. See Jerri Lynn for details.
Tentative dates for a Yellowstone Park backpacking trip: June 26 July 10, 2004. Allen Deming is planning this activity which would include participation by families. Since Allen is planning this Yellowstone trip an adult is needed to take over the Philmont planning. We are still on the waiting list for Philmont2004.
Service work: 1) Sat, June 7 from 9:30 11:15 am at Don's Truckstop (free breakfast). See Jerri Lynn. 2) the church would like some scouts to spread woodchips at the parsonage date to be determined. 3) the Lions club is working on "Safety Town", June 16-20, 10 am noon, and needs scouts to watch the kids on the playground at Sawdon. Contact Dan Vincent. A sign-up sheet will be at the meeting. High school students - service work looks good on your resume!
No patrol leaders meeting on Tuesday, June 24.
Tentative dates for Northwoods 2004: July 4 - 10.
Calendar
June
Sat/Sun, May31/June 1 Seabase training activites for the sailing and scuba crews
Tues, June 3, 7 8: 30 pm. Troop meeting at the church. Class A uniforms
Sat/Sun, June7-8: Practice hike at Hoist Lake;
Tues, June 10: 7 8:30 pm. Patrol meetings at the church. Class B uniforms
June 11-14, White Water Rafting
June 16-20: Safety Town
Tues, June 17, Forestry Merit Badge during the day, Northwoods meeting and activity night
Tues, June 24: no meeting
June: Seabase trips
Future Events
July 6-12: Northwoods
July 12 19: Service work at Mackinaw Island
July 31-August 6: Bruce Trails Backpacking Trip
July 4-10, 2004: Northwoods
TROOP 70 MAY 2003 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
This weekend (May 3-4) the troop will do Service Work at Heritage Park. Meet there at 1:00 pm. Scouts will rake sand and pick up wood. More parents and scouts are needed to attend. The first year Cobras will go on a 5-mile hike before supper. These scouts need to bring hiking boots. A water bottle wouldn't hurt, either. 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, and clothes to wear while painting tables. The troop will provide the tents. Each patrol planned their menu at the Apr 22 meeting. The person designated as the shopper at that meeting will bring the food on their menu. Contact Jerri Lynn for details.
Those interested in working on Ian's Eagle project should meet at the Looking Glass Park on Sunday, May 4. This counts as service time for scouts who need it. Work starts at 9 am and will continue until ?. Contact his parents for details.
Saturday, May 10 Mountain biking event. Meet at the township hall at 9 am. Cost $5. Bring your bike helmet (mandatory), water bottle, and snack. Drivers are needed. Contact Dan DiPietro if interested.
Spring Camporee May 16-18, in Charlotte at the park near the fairgrounds. This year's theme is Orienteering. Scouts and parents are needed, so sign up! Meal planning for the Camporee will take place on May 13.
Wacousta Memorial Day Parade, Saturday, May 24 be at the school at 10:45 am. Float building will be the night before at Dan Buonodono's, 7900 Herbison, 7 pm. Scouts and parents are needed to work on the float. Tuesday, May 13, scouts can plan the details of the float design.
Practice Hike at Hoist Lake near Mio the weekend of May 31 - June 1. Meeting at 7 am at the township hall. See Jerri Lynn for details. This is to prepare for the backpacking trip at Bruce Pennisula, Ontario (in place of Isle Royale) from Wed, July 31 to Thursday, August 6. Cost will be minimal and will cover transportation, camping, food. This is a good opportunity to earn the Backpacking merit badge!!
Seabase Sailing Crew Training weekend May 31-June1 at Grand Traverse Bay. Kim Ramm has details.
White Water Rafting trip: June 11 to June14. Those going should be aware of the details. Final payment is overdue!! Mark Nida is the organizer
WE NEED ADULTS FOR NORTHWOODS. Northwood payments are due May 13 ($120). See Julie for more information.
Eight picnic tables have been purchased (on sale - too good a deal to pass up).
Forestry Merit Badge opportunity: Dan DiPietro has set this up for Tuesday, June 17 from 8 am (meet at the township hall) until 5:30 pm. Scouts will tour a mill at Beal City, and meet with a logger at a forest logging site near Harrison. Drivers are needed.
More service work opportunities:
1) Fish Fry, Friday, May 9 from 7 - 9 pm at the Masonic Lodge. Scouts must wear their red Troop 70 shirts,
2) Sat, June 7 from 9:30 - 11:15 am at Don's Truckstop (free breakfast).
Urban Adventure to Chicago will hopefully take place this fall.
More boys are needed for the Mackinac Island service week (July 12 - 19). Contact Jim Gartung. Workers need the full scout uniform socks, pants, shirts, hat, belt, the works. The fee to go is $180. The troop will pay half of this cost for any scout going on this activity.
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.
Be sure to check the main page of this website for any announcements. Please see that Louise Paquette has your current e-mail address.
Summer 2004 no update on Philmont. Yellowstone is still a possibility.
Calendar
May
Sat/Sun 5/3-4: Service work at Heritage Park
Sun 5/4: work on Ian's Eagle project
Tues, 5/6: troop meeting, 7 - 8:30 pm at the church, class A uniforms
Sat, 5/10: Mountain biking trip
Tues, 5/13: patrol meetings, 7 - 8:30 pm at the church, class B uniforms
Fri/Sun, 5/16-18: Spring Camporee at Charlotte
Tues, 5/20: activity night, 7-8 pm
Fri, 5/23: float building at Dan Buonodono's, 7 pm
Sat, 5/24: Wacousta Memorial Day parade
Tues, 5/27: Patrol leader's meeting, 7 - 8 pm
Weds, 5/28: committee meeting, 7 - 8:30 pm, all parents welcome
Sat/Sun, 5/31 6/1: Practice hike at Hoist Lake; Seabase Sailing Crew Training at Grand Traverse
Future Events
June 11-14, White Water Rafting
June 17, Forestry Merit Badge
June: Seabase trips
July 6-12: Northwoods
July 12 -19: Service work at Mackinaw Island
July 31-August 6: Bruce Trails Backpacking Trip
Troop 70 April 2003 Newsletter
Announcements
March 29-30 (Sat/Sun)
YMCA Lock-in: Check in begins at 9pm - you must complete a waiver form SIGNED BY A PARENT if you plan on using the climbing wall.
PICK UP IS 6 AM SUNDAY MORNING!
ADDITIONAL NOTE: The Y does not permit outside food to be brought in but the Lock-in coordinator said it would be OK if we were discrete. Please carry your pop/snack in a bag. Exposed chips and/or brownies may be confiscated by Y-staffers. J Here is a reminder of what to bring:
YOU MUST WEAR YOUR RED TROOP 70 T-SHIRT TO PARTICIPATE
Swimsuit
Towel
CLEAN Gym shoes
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Toothbrush
Water Bottle
Cards
Two 20oz sodas per scout & a snack to share (Chips, cookies, etc.)
NO KNIVES, MATCHES, LIGHTERS, OR HAND HELD GAMES!
April 5 (Saturday)
Service Work at Don's Truck Stop (Includes free breakfast!) 9:30-11:15
Need two more boys, contact Jeri Lynn
April 11 (Friday)
Fish Fry 7:30-9pm at the Masonic Lodge
April 19 (Saturday)
10am. Continue working on Jeff's Eagle project. We need some excavation work done for this project. If you have access to dirt moving equipment, please contact Joel S. or Jeff.
May 3-4 (Sat/Sun)
Service Work Weekend at Heritage Park - Project to be announced
1pm Saturday to 9am Sunday
May 9 (Friday)
Fish Fry 7:30-9pm at the Masonic Lodge
May 16-18 (Fri-Sun)
Spring Camporee - Orienteering
May 24 (Saturday)
Wacousta Memorial Day Parade
May 31-June 1 (Sat/Sun)
Isle Royale Practice Hike
May 31-June 1 (Sat/Sun)
Seabase Sailing Crew Training Weekend
If you haven't turned in your Spagetti Ticket money yet, please get it in to Scott P. ASAP!
WATCH THIS SPACE! for potential service work on Ian's Eagle Project.
Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
Two practice hikes are required to participate. First on May 31/June 1
Leave Thursday July 31st
Short Hike Returns Thursday, 8/7 (Boat)
Medium Hike Returns Thursday late, 8/7 (Plane)
Long Hike Returns Sunday 8/10 (Boat)
Transportation to/from/on island ($125-$340) will depend on transport option to island
June 11-14 (Wed-Sat)
White Water Rafting in West Virginia on the New River
July 7-12 (Sun-Sat)
Northwoods
July 13-July 19 (Sun-Sat)
Troop 111 Mackinac Island
Seabase 2003
Sailing June 19-27
Scuba June 21-29
April Calendar (All meetings at the church unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, March 29th, 9pm 
YMCA Lock-In, West Side YMCA Lansing Road
Tuesday, April 1, 7-8:30Troop MeetingClass A Uniforms
Tuesday, April 8, 7-8:30Patrol MeetingsClass B Uniforms
Tuesday, April 15, 7-8 Activity Night (Heritage Park)
Tuesday, April 22, 7-8:30Patrol Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, April 30th, 7-8:30Adult Leaders Meeting, all parents welcome!
TROOP 70 MARCH 2003 NEWSLETTER
Happy Birthday to Dan Buonodono. What a party we had after the committee meeting! Who knows what'll happen at next month's committee meeting.
We had 19 scouts signed up for Camp Kiwanis the weekend of Feb 21-23 and we had to cancel because not enough parents signed up to go! We still paid for the Camp so this is money down the drain. Parent involvement in our troop activities is essential. Parents of younger scouts - YOU need to be involved. The success of your scout and our troop depends on your support. The scouts who have become eagle or are close to becoming eagle all have parents who were/are involved with the troop. These involved parents tend to move on when their boys do.
Activity night on March 18, 7 - 8 pm at the church, will be a pizza party plus a special surprise activity. Tony Kuhlman is in charge.
The Spaghetti dinner is March 22. This is one of our major fundraisers and it is essential that a scout and parent from each family sign-up to work at least one shift. More details will be given at the meeting.
YMCA Lock-in March 29-30. It will be held at the new Westside Community YMCA on the site of the old Apple Sportplex on Lansing Road. Cost is $15 per boy with a minimum of 30 scouts. 3 parent minimum commitment must be made by March 18th or the event will be cancelled. Parents are free with a paid scout.
Details:
Arrive at 9pm Saturday evening
Rock Climbing from 9-11
Pool from 10:30-12:30
Skating 9-whenever
Gym 9-whenever (basketball and volleyball)
Raquetball 11-whenever
Pickup at 6am Sunday morning (Sorry - the Y opens at 6:30 for members and we have to be outta there...)
What to bring:
YOU MUST WEAR YOUR RED TROOP 70 T-SHIRT TO PARTICIPATE
Suit, Towel, CLEAN Gym shoes, Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Toothbrush, Water Bottle, Cards, 2 20oz sodas per scout, Snack to share (Chips, cookies, etc.)
NO KNIVES, MATCHES, LIGHTERS, OR HAND HELD GAMES!
A new sign up list will be available at the March 4th Troop meeting. Payment/committment must be made by March 18th in order to determine if there are enough boys to hold the event. If you made payment for the prior lock-in date it can be transferred. Kim Ramm is in charge of this activity.
On March 15 at the church and March 22 at Fitzgerald Park there will be opportunities to work on Jeff Schaeffer's Eagle project. Jeff will give details at the March 4 meeting.
Hunter Safety classes are scheduled for March 18, 21, 25, 27, 6 9 pm at Eagle Township. See Mark Nida for more information.
We will have a normal Troop meeting on April 1 (spring break).
We need someone to coordinate the service work/campout in late April. See Jerri Lynn Osmar.
We still need someone to organize an Urban Adventure (ex. overnight trip to Chicago). Contact Allen Deming if you're interested.
High Adventure for summer 2003: Aug 1-10 backpacking trip Isle Royale. Jerri Lynn is coordinating this trip.
There are still openings for a few people to go on the whitewater rafting trip June 11-14: A $50 deposit is due when you sign up ($90/scout; $115/adult total price). Family members are welcome (there is a minimum age to raft). Sign-up at the meeting.
Summer 2004 High Adventures: If you are interested in going to Philmont at this time, the council has a contingency going and has some slots. Allen Deming is willing to plan a backpacking trip at Yellowstone, late June to early July. Information will be given at the meeting.
Starting with Northwoods 2003, Troop 70 will reimburse the camp fees for any of our parents who attend and help with activities/responsibilities. Camperships are available from the Council for scouts who need financial assistance in order to attend Northwoods. Troop 70 will match the funds awarded by the council.
Service work opportunities
1) Mason Fish Fry, Friday, March 14, 7:30 9 pm,. We need 4-6 people including one older scout and an adult to assist the Masons with cleanup. Free fish dinner for workers. Sign up at the scout meeting.
2) Don's Truck Stop, Saturday, Apr 5, 9:30 11:15 am at .boys must sign up.
Still need a scout to design a Troop 70 business card.
Calendar
March
Tues, Mar 4: 7 8: 30 pm. Troop meeting at the church. Class A uniforms
Tues, Mar 11: 7 8:30 pm. Patrol meetings at the church. Class B uniforms
Fri, Mar 14: 7:30- 9 pm, Service work. Clean-up after fish fry at the Masonic Temple
Sat, Mar 15: work on Jeff Schaeffer's Eagle project
Tues, Mar 18: 7 8 pm. Activity night at the church
Sat, Mar 22: Spagheti dinner, Masonic Temple
Sat, Mar 22: work on Jeff Schaeffer's Eagle project
Tues, Mar 25: 7 8 pm. Patrol leaders meeting at the church.
Weds, Mar 26: 7 8:30 pm. Committee meeting at the church. All parents welcome.
Sat Sun, Mar 29 30: 9 pm 6 am, Lock-in at the new YMCA
Future Events
Tues, Apr 1: Troop meeting
Sat, Apr 5: Service work, Don's Truck Stop
June 11 14: Whitewater Rafting
June 2003: Seabase
July 6-12, 2003: Northwoods
July 13 19 or 20: service work at Mackinac Island
Aug 1 10: backpacking at Isle Royale
Summer 2004: backpacking at Yellowstone National Park
TROOP 70 FEBRUARY 2003 NEWSLETTER
We need a designated adult to work with each patrol since the troop continues to grow in size. Your responsibilities would involve: keeping track of merit badge advancement and planning activity nights on a rotating basis. See Mark Nida or Julie Zischke for details
Our thanks to Tom Briggs for organizing activity nights for several years.
Adults needed to plan the following activities:
1) "Urban Adventure". Example: a trip to Chicago.
2) Backpacking at Pictured Rocks this summer
If you would like any pictures put on our site, send them to Tony Kuhlman via e-mail:
tnckuhlman@cablespeed.com . Because of the time it takes to download pictures, the number of pictures on our site will be limited.
Scout needed to:
1) design a business card magnet with our web address on it.
2) design a tri-fold flyer/brochure containing important troop information such as our meeting schedule, when to wear class A uniforms, class B uniforms, .. .
See Allen Deming since both of these could satisfy part of the requirements for the Communications merit badge. They could also satisfy some of the requirements for the Graphic Arts merit badge (Scott Parsons, MBC).
Thanks to Tony Kuhlman for coordinating the snowshoeing trip this past weekend (Jan 25-26). Everyone who went had a great time.
Tuesday, Feb 4: Court of Honor. The Timberwolves are in charge of planning.
Sunday, Feb 9: Ski trip at Bittersweet Ski Resort. Prices and details are on our webpage at http://www.wacoustatroop70.homestead.com/WinterTrips.html Tony K. has to leave early so any scouts who also need to be back early can ride with him.
Friday, Feb 14: scouts are needed to help with clean-up at the Masonic fish fry. Details on the webpage at http://www.wacoustatroop70.homestead.com/.
Thursday, Feb 20: Blue and Gold banquets at Wacousta and Willow Ridge. More details are in the sign-up folder. Boys who crossover can go on the Camp Kiwanis outing Feb 21 - 23.
Friday Sunday, Feb 21-23: Winter Camping at Camp Kiwanis. Details at the meeting. More parents are needed to attend so that we don't have to cancel this activity.
Feb lock-in at the Parkwood YMCA has been canceled. Alternate date: Friday, March 28, if 25 people sign-up.
Service work opportunity: March 1 Quiet Water seminar at MSU Pavilion. Scouts are needed to help with set-up and selling raffle tickets. Scouts who help will get free admission. The latest information about canoeing and kayaking will be displayed.
Tuesday, March 18: activity night will be a pizza party and some surprise activities, 7-8 pm
Saturday, March 22: spaghetti dinner, which will be held at the Masonic Temple. We need everyone in the troop to participate so be sure to sign up for a shift. This is a fun family activity and one of our major fundraisers. We need one parent and scout to work from every family.
June 11-14: Whitewater Rafting. A $50 deposit needed by Feb 11 ($90/scout; $115/adult total price). This activity is limited to the first 40 people who sign up with $$. Family members are welcome (there is a minimum age to raft). Sign-up will be available starting Feb 4.
Seabase 2003 travel/transportation/hotel arrangements are being made.
Service work opportunity at Mackinac Island: July 13-19/20. See Jim Gartung. Kevin Gartung, Steve Vance, Brett Mason and Drew Mason have participated in this past years and would be happy to talk to you about their experience.
Calendar
February
Tues, Feb 4: 7 8: 30 pm. Court of Honor at the church. Class A uniforms
Sun, Feb 9: Ski trip at Bittersweet Ski Resort
Tues, Feb 11: 7 8:30 pm. Patrol meetings at the church. Class B uniforms
Fri, Feb 14: Service work. Clean-up after fish fry at the Masonic Temple
Tues, Feb 18: 7 8 pm. Activity night
Thurs, Feb 20: Blue and Gold Banquets
Fri Sun, Feb 21-23: Winter Camping at Camp Kiwanis
Tues, Feb 25: 7 8 pm. Patrol leaders meeting at the church.
Weds, Feb 26: 7 8:30 pm. Committee meeting at the church. All parents welcome.
Future Events
March 1 : Quiet Water seminar at MSU
March 22: Spaghetti Dinner
June 11 14: Whitewater Rafting
June 2003: Seabase
July 6-12, 2003: Northwoods
July 13 19 or 20: service work at Mackinac Island
