Troop 70 December 2004 Newsletter
December Announcements
Wreath money due to Mrs. Ballou at December 7th meeting.
Rechartering: This is your commitment to scouting for another year. $25 per scout, $35 if more than one scout per family. Payment via check or scout transfer should be turned into Dan Dipetro on December 7th.
Bring your scout book to any troop meeting in December and leave it with Kim. She will update your records in Troopmaster and give you a printout of your advancement status.
Merit badge work at the first two December meetings. Talk to your patrol leader to find out which counselors will be available.
The Council has a big super ski weekend January 21-23 for $100 per person including lodging, lift tickets, and 2 meals. Deadline for sign up is December 14th.
Activity Night: BIG CHANGE Bring 2 dozen baked and decorated cookies and 4 blank Christmas cards to the church at 6pm. We will have pizza and then assemble plates of cookies for Meals on Wheels. Troop will provide plates, wrap, and bows. No cookies, no pizza!
Dec 7: 
Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
Dec 14:Class B Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
Dec 21:Activity Night BRING COOKIES TO CHURCH 6:30-7:30 (Includes pizza)
Dec 28: Patrol Leaders meeting 7-7:30pm Church
Dec 29: Adult Leaders meeting 7-8pm AT THE KENTNERS - ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
January 8/9: Kiwanis Cabin Camping/Webelo Invite Night
January 14-16Annapolis, Maryland - Naval Academy Merit Badge Blitz
January 21-23:Super Ski Weekend at Schuss Mt/Shanty Creek $100!!!
February 18-21: Tentative ski/snow shoe weekend at Pigeon River/Boyne
2005
White Water Rafting
Northwoods July 10-16
Seabase July 17-23
Mom & Son (and Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
2006
June 11-23 Philmont
Troop 70 November 2004 Newsletter
November Announcements
PLEASE REVIEW THE NOVEMBER CALENDAR FOR UNUSUAL DAY AND LOCATION CHANGES!!!
Nick G., current SPL, gave his Eagle project presentation. He is putting in a handicap accessible sidewalk between the Masonic Lodge and the parking lot and also doing some landscaping. This probably won't get started until spring. Watch the newsletter for opportunities to assist.
Jim Welling from the council will be at the November 9 Troop meeting to give a presentation on pursuing your Eagle project. Wear your Class A's! Interested scouts and parents should plan on attending.
Popcorn: Don't forget to turn in your popcorn money at the November 9th Troop meeting.
Bring your scout book to any troop meeting in November and leave it with Kim. She will update your records in Troopmaster and give you a printout of your advancement status.
November 13th Craft and Bake Sale at the Township Hall. Each scout should sign up for a time slot and deliver 2 pies per family by 8:30. Time slots are available from 9-3. We will be selling pies and wreaths this year. Any wreaths you sell go into your scouting account. Pie sales go into the troop account.
Rechartering in December. This is your commitment to scouting for another year. $25 per scout, $35 if more than one scout per family. Payment via check or scout transfer should be turned into Kim by December 7th.
The Council has a big super ski weekend January 21-23 for $100 per person including lodging, lift tickets, and 2 meals. Deadline for sign up is December 14th.
Nov 2: Class A Uniform meeting Hunter and Wood Safety
Nov 9: Class A's AGAIN Uniform meeting, Eagle Presentation, Popcorn $$$ Due
Nov 13: Custom Made Wreaths and Pie Sale at the Township Hall
Nov 16: NO Activity night
Nov 22-24 Wreath making at the Kentner's
Nov 23: Patrol Leaders meeting AT KENTNER'S
Nov 30: Adult Leaders meeting NOTE DAY CHANGE DUE TO HOLIDAY
January 8/9: Kiwanis Cabin Camping/Webelo Invite Night
January 21-23: Super Ski Weekend at Schuss Mt/Shanty Creek $100!!!
February 18-21: Tentative ski/snow shoe weekend at Pigeon River/Boyne
2005
White Water Rafting
Northwoods July 10-16
Seabase July 17-23
Mom & Son (and Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
2006
Philmont
Troop 70 October 2004 Newsletter
October Announcements
WREATH PRIZE: Bring in your wreath order form to the October 5th Troop meeting and win a prize if you have the most orders so far!
Popcorn Sale: Mrs. Lea has popcorn for pickup at her home or at the October 5th Troop meeting. The sale starts October 1st so you can get started early if you pick up early. Sign up sheets for show and sell at troop meetings. Call first if you plan to pick up at the Lea's.
Scuba opportunity for anyone, but especially the new boys, on October 19th at Aquatic Adventures in Holt. See Tony Kuhlman if you are interested.
NEED AN ADULT VOLUNTEER for Friendship Games at the Fall Camporee weekend. The boys can't go if parents can't help. Cost is $7 per person. Please see Lynn.
Deming Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 16, 5pm. All scouts and their families invited. Bring a dish to pass, your own drinks and dress for the weather. Allen's famous bean soup, hot dogs and hot cider. RSVP at 627-6730.
Backpacking weekend on 13 miles of the Baldwin section of the North Country Trail through Manistee National Forest. Leave Wacousta at 8am on Saturday and arrive back late on Sunday. Contact Jerri Lynn at osmarjer@aol.com. Good training for Isle Royale. Everyone is welcome.
October 5: Class A Uniform meeting PICK UP POPCORN!
October 8/9/10: Fall Camporee
October 12: Red Shirt meeting
October 16:Deming's Party
October 19: Scuba Night or Laser Tag at Zap Zone
October 23-24:Backpacking at Manistee National Forest
October 26: Patrol Leaders meeting
October 27: Adult Leaders meeting
November 22-24: Wreath making - 3 days to get this done. No excuses!
December 21st: Cookie Bake
January 8/9: Kiwanis Cabin Camping/Webelo Invite Night
February 18-21: Tentative ski/snow shoe weekend at Pigeon River/Boyne
2005
White Water Rafting
Northwoods July 10-16
Seabase July 17-23
Mom & Son (And Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
Troop 70 September 2004 Newsletter
September Announcements
SEPTEMBER 14 MANDATORY SEABASE MEETING - 7:15PM. If you are going to Seabase, or if you are on the waiting list for Seabase, you MUST attend this meeting or send your representative. Bring your checkbook because payment of $300 is also due.
September 7: Potluck at 6pm at Heritage Park, Class A Uniform and Court of Honor. Troop provides hot dogs, bring a dish to pass, your own plateware and something to drink. Roadrunners/Scorpions and above are responsible for desserts, Timberwolves/Leprechauns and below (all you Cobras) are responsible for side dishes. Johnny Maas will be giving a presentation on our Fish Fry commitment.
September 14: Red Shirt meeting, Seabase $$$ due.
September 21: Activity Night - Frisbee Golf at Fitzgerald Park, Grand Ledge 6:30
September 25: Volunteer Opportunity at MSU
September 28: Patrol Leaders meeting
September 29: Adult Leaders meeting
October 8: First Fish Fry - Volunteers needed
October 8/9/10: Fall Camporee
October 19: Scuba Night for newest members of troop 70. Cost is $15. Bring a swimsuit and towel.
October ?: Underwater Pumpkin Carving - noon at Aquatic Sports in Holt. Cost is $15 and includes your pumpkin, a t-shirt, and hot dog roast. Rentals available for $35. You must pre-register! 699-7757
November 21-23: Wreath making - 3 days to get this done. No excuses!
January 8/9: Kiwanis Cabin Camping/Webelo Invite Night
February 18-21: Tentative ski/snow shoe weekend at Pigeon River/Boyne
We need a senior patrol leader, quartermaster, scribe, and a librarian. See Mr. Kentner.
2005
White Water Rafting
Northwoods July 10-16
Seabase July 17-23
Mom & Son (And Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
Troop 70 August 2004 Newsletter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Northwoods Report: 28 merit badges earned, 12 still in process! Only one visit to the emergency room with Calum but we won largest fish award (68") as a result. In fact, our troop received 3 of the 5 fishing awards for the week. Next year's dates are July 10-16. Make your vacation requests now!
Seabase: Please confirm your participation to your crew chief (Tony for Scuba, Kim or Lynn for Sailing) ASAP. $300 deposit is due to the Troop by September 15.
Effective Aug 1: Welcome new Scout Master LYNN KENTER. Call him and THANK HIM. There but for the grace of God...
We need a senior patrol leader, quartermaster, scribe, and a librarian. See Mr. Kentner.
August Activities
Aug 3-6: Canoe Trip: PLENTY of openings. Please contact Mark immediately so that we don't have to cancel this activity. Troop meeting on the river so no meeting at the church.
Aug 10: Red shirt patrol meeting at the church, 7pm. SCOUTS! This is your chance to submit suggestions for next year's activities. We will vote in September.
Aug 17: Eagle Court of Honor at Heritage Park for Daniel B. 7pm
Aug 24: Patrol Leaders meeting at the church, 7pm
Aug 25: Adult Leaders meeting at the church, 7pm
September Activities
Sept. 7: Potluck at 6pm at Heritage Park, Class A Uniform and Court of Honor. Troop provides hot dogs, bring a dish to pass, your own plateware and something to drink. Mr. Dipietro to build the charcoal fire. (I think he will also bring the hotdogs and buns.)
Sept. 14: Red Shirt meeting. Line up counselors for merit badge work or advancement.
Sept. 21: Activity Night to be determined
Sept. 28: Patrol Leaders Meeting at the Church 7pm
Sept. 29: Adult Leaders Meeting at the Church 7pm
Future Activities
November 20-22: Wreath making
January 8-10: Kiwanis Cabin Camping/Webelo Invite Night
February 18-21: Tentative ski/snow shoe weekend at Boyne/Pigeon River
White Water Rafting?
Northwoods
Seabase
Mom & Son Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
Yellowstone
Best of luck to all of the Yellowstone backpackers leaving this Saturday. Hope to see you all in one piece sometime in July.
Northwoods Report
We are all set for Northwoods. Thanks much to the parents that have stepped up make this happen - Mrs. Weiss, Mr. Bedard, Mrs. Haggerty, Mrs. Ballou, Mrs. Ramm and especially Mr. Kuhlman! Thanks also to the trailer pullers whoever they may be...
Speaking of trailers, the Troop 70 Scout Trailer is looking for a new resting place when not in use. If you have a large piece of property and can hide something big, red, and heavy, please let us know.
Service Opportunity
Mr. Gartung knows a scout from another troop that is looking for help on the book drive that he is doing for his Eagle project. As a participant, you would be given collection bags that you would need to fill by canvassing neighborhoods, or your own basement, and then returning the bags to a specified location by a certain date. This activity will take place late July or early August. If you are interested, please let Mr. Gartung know.
SCUBA
We are still looking for a parent to volunteer to coordinate a SCUBA experience for the younger scouts. Please see Mr. Kuhlman if you can help out with this.
July Calendar
7/6 Troop meeting in Yellowstone. See ya there!
7/11-7/17 Mackinac Island Honor Guard, Troop 111
7/13 MANDATORY NORTHWOODS MEETING AT THE CHURCH. Only Northwoods participants and their parents need to attend. 7pm
7/18-7/24 Northwoods
7/20 Activity Night up at Northwoods - bring your own bathing suit!
7/27 Patrol leaders meeting. 7pm
7/28 Adult leaders meeting. 7-8 (Trust Me) All parents are encouraged to attend.
Future Activities
8/3-6Au Sable River Canoe Trip. $42/person not including food
Troop 70JUNE 2004 Newsletter
May Activities - Reminder
5/29Wacousta Memorial Day Parade Meet at the Wacousta Elementary parking lot at 10:45. Adults in Class A's, Scouts dress in the activity of your choice.
Announcements
Northwoods Swim Test: Any boy going to Northwoods that did not make it to the GLHS Open Swim for their BSA swim test can do so at any open swim at GLHS between now and Northwoods. Ask for Ann the lifeguard and let her know you are from Troop 70. It is in your best interest to do this in the pool where the wait is LESS and the water is WARM. Also, all scouts attending Northwoods need to complete a schedule card and their blue cards for merit badges. Plan on working on this at meetings in June.
We need a first year parent to volunteer to organize a "Splash Party" for the new scouts. This is a Troop 70 tradition that gives new boys an opportunity to try out scuba diving in a controlled environment. Contact Tony Kuhlman if you are interested. This is an easy one!
Contact Mark Nida if you are planning on doing the Manistee River Trail Backpacking trip. (6/12-6/13) The plan is to leave early Saturday, hike, and return Sunday. Whew!
The cost for Dan DiPietro's Bike/Hike/Canoe trip (6/11-6/13) is $25 if you are canoeing, $5 if you aren't. Food is extra.
Au Sable Canoe trip will cost $42 per person not including food. This is one of the great family trips that Troop 70 does. Get to know your Troop Family by signing up for this awesome event. Thinking on this one is minimal.
The SeaBase SCUBA crew dates have changed to July 3, 2005 for all crews. Rah! Dry runs, (nope, that won't work) practice opportunities will be announced when they become available.
Another easy volunteer opportunity - we need someone to assume responsibility for the Troop 70 T-shirt and neckerchief inventory. This involves supplying shirts to new and or growing boys and supplying neckerchiefs to new or forgetful boys. Replacements can be arranged through First Place Sports. Minimal sewing experience is required for the neckerchiefs .
June Activities
6/1Troop Meeting 7-8:30 at the Church, Class A's
6/8Patrol Meetings 7-8:30 at the Church, Class B's
6/11-6/13Bike/Hike/Canoe Trip - See Announcements
6/12-6/13Backpacking on Manistee River Trail
6/15Activity Night 7-8 at Fun Time on W. Saginaw for Mini Golf
6/22Patrol Leaders 7-8 at the Church
6/23Leaders Meeting 7-8:30 at the Church (a week early because of the Yellowstone trip)
6/26-7/11Yellowstone
July Activities
7/11-7/17Mackinac Island Honor Guard, Troop 111
7/18-7/24Northwoods
August Activities
8/3-8/6Canoeing the Au Sable
April 28, 2004
Great news! The lettering on the troop's trailer is nearly done, and
it looks great! Scott Parsons and Tom Barry of Stamp Rite did a
terrific job! Thanks, guys!!
Mr. Deming did a presentation about the need for new adult leaders in
the troop soon. Mr. Nida will be stepping down as scoutmaster in a few
months, and we will need a someone to fill his shoes. We did get some
new people for other positions: Mrs. Ballou is the new fundraising chair,
and Mr. Kuhlman is the new committee chair. Mrs. Lea volunteered to stay on as the Popcorn Kernel, and Mrs. Kuhlman and Mrs. Kromer agreed to chair the spaghetti dinner next year. We still need assistant scoutmasters to help with each patrol. Please step forward, folks. This is for the benefit of your sons!
Upcoming events:
May:
Tuesday, May 4: Troop meeting at the church. Patrols will plan menus
for the camporee on May 14-16.
Tuesday, May 11: All Eagle scouts from Troop 70 are invited to come to
the meeting to have their picture taken with the trailer. The troop
will have a fire building practice, and each patrol will cook something
in a dutch oven. We're hoping to have the Eagles present judge who
does the best dish.
Friday, May 14: Need 4 boys and 1 adult to volunteer at the last fish
fry of the season.
Friday-Sunday May 14-16: Camporee at Charlotte - the theme has not
been announced yet. The troop needs adults to go along on this trip.
Please note that this date conflicts with a high school band canoe trip.
Friday-Sunday, May 14-16: Alternate activity - backpacking with Mr.
Kentner. The location is not set yet - the Manistee River trail, or
part of the North Country trail, maybe?
Tuesday, May 18: Activity night
Wednesday, May 19: Swim tests at the high school pool, 6:30-8:30 PM,
during open swim.
Saturday, May 29: Memorial day parade in Wacousta. Meet at the Wacousta elementary school about 10:30 AM. The scouts can dress as their favorite scouting-related activity - backpacking, snorkeling/scuba diving, canoeing, etc. - and march in the parade. We will march to the cemetary for the ceremony at the G.A.R. memorial statue.
June:
June 12-13 - Backpacking on the Manistee River trail with Mr. Nida - last tune-up hike before Yellowstone!
June 26th-July 11: Yellowstone backpacking trip
July:
July 11-17: Honor Guard duty on Mackinac Island with Troop 111. The
troop pays half of the cost to go on this trip. We have 5 boys going
this year.
July 18-24th: Northwoods trip. The balance due is $120 for most folks.
Please see the Northwoods page for details about this trip.
August:
Tuesday-Friday, Aug. 3-6: Canoeing on the Au Sable River, starting at
Grayling and going to Parmaway Bridge. This is a low stress, relaxing,
family trip. Costs are minimal, and estimated at $35-40/person.
Other items:
Summer 2005:
Seabase 2005: 2 crews will go sailing july 17-23, and 2 crews will
go scuba diving: 1 on June 22-29, one on July 27-august 3.
TROOP 70 APRIL 2004 NEWSLETTER
Announcements
ALL PARENTS MEETING ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 28TH AT THE CHURCH, 7-8pm. PLEASE MAKE A COMMITMENT TO YOUR SON'S TROOP AND PLAN ON ATTENDING. ADULT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
Spaghetti Dinner:
Thank you parents and scouts for all your help at the spaghetti dinner this year. Thanks also to Terese Kromer and Cathy Kuhlman for stepping up to organizing it this year. The following scouts still owe $$$ or tickets: Chris H, Jay P, Zach M.
Saturday, April 3rd: Vet a Visit.
If you are planning on going and need a ride, please contact Mrs. Ramm prior to Saturday.
April 6th:
Short Mammoth Cave Meeting NO REGULAR TROOP MEETING
NORTHWOODS:
We have scouts committed to going to Northwoods this summer. The dates have been changed - we are going July 18-24th. We can still use a parent or 2 there for the first half week. Please contact Tony Kuhlman ASAP. Boys going to camp can sign up for merit badges at the activity night on April 20th at Fitzgerald Park.
There is a new mailing list for Northwoods available on the Mailing List page. If you or your son are going to Northwoods this summer, please sign up.
FYI: Northwoods has added 4 new merit badges: Pottery, Art, Golf, & Flyfishing.
EAGLE SCOUTS:
Julie needs your Eagle Service Time Log listing all scouts that assisted on your Eagle Project. If possible, please e-mail to jzischke@fbinsmi.com. Failure to provide this information will result in rank demotion to Tenderfoot. J
April Calendar
>April 3 Vet A Visit
Tuesday, Apr 6 Short Mammoth Cave Meeting ONLY. If you're not going on this backpacking trip, you don't need to come to the meeting.
>April 9: The Masonic Lodge needs 3-4 scouts to work at the Fish Fry on Friday, April 9. E-mail the Kromer's if you are interested. We earned about $1400 at the spaghetti dinner last week, thanks to the Mason's generous assistance. This is how you can say "Thank you!" to them.
>April 7-10: Yellowstone Practice hike in Kentucky. Don't forget the meeting about this on April 6th.
Tuesday, Apr 13, 7 - 8:30 pm Court of Honor, Class A uniforms. This will be run by the Roadrunner patrol.
Tuesday, Apr 20, 7 - 8 pm Activity Night/Northwoods merit badge signup at Fitzgerald Park climbing wall/skate park.
Tuesday, Apr 27, 7 - 8 pm Patrol leaders' meeting.
>April 24 Willow Ridge Cross Over Fitzgerald Park
>April 24-25 Service Weekend Heritage Park NOTE DATE CHANGE
Wednesday, Apr 28, 7 - 8 pm ALL PARENT MEETING. Parents only - the boyd do not need to attend.
Future Events
May 14-16 Spring Camporee
Spring Bulb Planting at the Wacousta Elementary School tall-grass prairie. Date will be announced when we know it.
May 29 Wacousta Memorial Day Parade - Dress Up! Come as your favorite scouting activity.
June 26 - July 11 Yellowstone trip
July 11-17 Troop 111 Honor Guard Mackinac Island
July 18-24 Northwoods
Aug 3-6 Au Sable Canoe Trip
2005
Seabase Scuba - crew 1 June 22-29
Seabase Sailing - crew #1 & 2 July 17-23
Jamboree July 25-Aug 3
Seabase Scuba - crew # 2 July 27-Aug 3
Announcements
ALL PARENTS MEETING ON APRIL 28TH AT THE CHURCH, 7-8pm. PLEASE MAKE A COMMITMENT TO YOUR SON'S TROOP AND PLAN ON ATTENDING. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.
YMCA Lock-in: Are you signed up? Invite your friends, siblings, etc. $15 each gets you food, swimming, skating, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, walleyball, and rock climbing. Bring a deck of cards and a pillow. Your parents MUST drop you off in order to sign the safety waiver or get one signed at the March 2nd or 9th troop meeting. Sign in at the conference room in the Westside YMCA, 3700 Old Lansing Road, at 9pm. Pick up is 6am. Sorry parents.
Everyone should have received notification of the spaghetti dinner on March 20th. Your work form is due by March 9th. Don't forget to bake your pies!
Yellowstone participants need to bring an extra baked good to the spaghetti dinner. Practice hike in Kentucky on April 7-10.
Mark Nida will be teaching a hunter's safety in the last two weeks of March on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9, Eagle Township Hall. If you are interested, please let Mark know.
Northwoods: We need an adult coordinator for Northwoods this year. If your son is interested in going, please come forward ASAP.
BSA Jamboree 2005: The council is taking a contingency to the National Scout Jamboree in Caroline County Virginia. Spots are still open to scouts if you are interested. See Kim for an application or visit the Chief Okemos Council website for additional information.
We are #260 of 1,457 on the waiting list for Philmont 2005. Listen for updates during announcements at the beginning of each scout meeting but don't get your hopes up. Sea Base plans crews are still being worked out. If you haven't signed up yet - do so immediately!
March Calendar
Tuesday, Mar 2, 7 - 8:30 pm Troop meeting. Class A uniforms.
Tuesday, Mar 9, 7 - 8:30 pm Patrol meetings. Class B uniforms.
Friday, Mar 12/13 - 9pm-6am YMCA Lock-in
Tuesday, Mar 16, 6:30 Spaghetti dinner training
Saturday, Mar 20 SPAGHETTI DINNER
Tuesday, Mar 23, 7 - 8 pm Patrol leaders' meeting.
Wednesday, Mar 31, 7 - 8 pm Troop committee meeting. All parents welcome.
Future Events
April 13 Court of Honor
April 24 Willow Ridge Cross Over Fitzgerald Park
April 7-10 Yellowstone Practice hike in Kentucky
April 28 ALL PARENT MEETING
May 8/9 Service Weekend New Scouts - Location TBA
May 14-16 Spring Camporee
Spring Bulb Planting
June 26 - July 11 Yellowstone trip
July 11-17 Northwoods
July 11-17 Troop 111 Honor Guard Mackinac Island
2005
Seabase July 17-23 or July 18-24
Jamboree July 25-Aug 3
Announcements
Mr. Kromer is coordinating a ski trip to Bittersweet on Sunday February 15th. Sign up during troop meetings.
UNMARK YOUR CALENDARS: PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING AN ALL PARENT MEETING ON A DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Mark Nida will be teaching hunters safety in the last two weeks of March on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9, location to be announced. If you are interested, please let Mark know.
Want to go snowshoeing? WE HAVE SNOW!!! We just need a coordinator and a date. Speak up at the next troop meeting if you can coordinate this.
We are #260 of 1,457 on the waiting list for Philmont 2005. Listen for updates during announcements at the beginning of each scout meeting but don't get your hopes up. Sea Base plans are still being made. If you haven't signed up yet do so immediately!
February Calendar
Tuesday, Feb 3, 7 8:30 pm Troop meeting under the bridge no class A's if you have skates!
Tuesday, Feb 10, 7 8:30 pm Patrol meetings. Class B uniforms. Spaghetti dinner meeting.
Friday, Feb 13 Fish Fry Service Work Opportunity
Tuesday, Feb 17, 7 pm Activity night.
Tuesday, Feb 24, 7 8 pm Patrol leaders' meeting.
Wednesday, Feb 25, 7 8 pm Troop committee meeting. All parents welcome.
Future Events
February ? Snowshoeing
February 19 Wacousta Blue & Gold Crossover
Postponed PARENT MEETING NO SCOUTS
March 12 YMCA Lock In
March 16 Pizza Party/Spaghetti Dinner Practice
March 20 Spaghetti Dinner
April 24 Willow Ridge Cross Over Fitzgerald Park
April ? Yellowstone Practice hike in Kentucky
Spring Bulb Planting
June 26 July 11 Yellowstone trip
July 11-17 Northwoods
Announcements
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE WWW.WACOUSTATROOP70.ORG AND SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THIS NEWSLETTER AUTOMATICALLY EVERY MONTH! Click on Mailing Lists and add your e-mail address to the parent's list.
Please confirm your status for Cabin Camping at Kiwanis January 9-11 at the January 6th troop meeting. Cost is $15.
Spaghetti Dinner planning meeting on Tuesday, January 13th after announcements. If you are looking for an easy way to volunteer time to the troop THIS IS IT!
Mr. Kromer is coordinating a ski trip to Bittersweet on Sunday February 15th. Sign up during January troop meetings.
Sign up for Pack 260 (Wacousta) and 635 (Willow Ridge) cross over ceremonies on Thursday, February 19. We need an adult and a few boys for each ceremony. Sign up during January troop meetings.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING AN ALL PARENT MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND 2004.
Mark Nida will be teaching hunters safety in March, dates to be announced. If you are interested, please let Mark know.
Want to go snowshoeing? We need a coordinator, a weekend, and snow! Please contact a committee member if you are interested.
We are on a waiting list for Philmont 2005. Listen for details during announcements at the beginning of each scout meeting. Sea Base plans are still being made. Opportunities for scuba certification will be coming up in early 2004.
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.
January Calendar
Tuesday, Jan 6, 7-8:30 pm Troop meeting. Class A uniforms.
Friday, Jan 9, Fish Fry Service Work Opportunity
Friday-Sunday, Jan 9-11, Kiwanis Cabin Camping.
Tuesday, Jan 13, 7 8:30 pm Patrol meetings. Class B uniforms.
Tuesday, Jan 20, 7 pm Activity night. Laser Tag at Zap Zone.
Tuesday, Jan 27, 7 8 pm Patrol leaders' meeting.
Wednesday, Jan 28, 7 8 pm Troop committee meeting. All parents welcome.
Future Events
February 13 Fish Fry Service Work Opportunity
February ? Snowshoeing
February 19 Blue and Gold Crossover
March 2 PARENT MEETING NO SCOUTS
March 12 YMCA Lock In
March ? Spaghetti Dinner
April ? Yellowstone Practice hike in Kentucky
Spring Bulb Planting
June 26 July 11 Yellowstone trip
July 11-17 Northwoods
