January 2005
Troop 70 January 2005 Newsletter
January Announcements
Bring your scout book to any troop meeting and leave it with Kim. She will update your records in Troopmaster and give you a printout of your advancement status.
Seabase participants - you need to pick up your information packets and health forms at a troop meeting in January. See Tony or Kim.
Class A Meeting January 4th - Bring an American flag to learn proper flag handling.
Class B Meeting January 11th - Fingerprinting Merit badge
Activity Night: ANOTHER BIG CHANGE This months activity night is on Wednesday. If the weather is good, ice skating in Grand Ledge under the bridge. If the ice is bad, meet at the church for a Euchre tournament to prepare you for camp. If you don't know how to play, we will teach you. Bring a deck of cards, a non-carbonated drink, and a snack to share.
Hunters! - Mr. Nida will be offering Hunters Safety sometime in the last two weeks in March.
January 4 Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
January 11 Class B Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
January 19 Activity Night WEDNESDAY Ice Skating or Euchre 7-8
January 25 Patrol Leaders meeting 7-7:30pm Church
January 26 Adult Leaders meeting 7-8pm Church ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
January 8/9 Kiwanis Cabin Camping CANCELLED
January 14-16 Annapolis, Maryland - Naval Academy Merit Badge Blitz
January 30 Harlem Globetrotters Van Andel Arena Scout Night
February 1 Troop Meeting - Orientation: Bring your compass or GPS
February 13 Troop Ski Activity at Bittersweet - Replaces February Activity night
February 17 Blue and Gold Cubscout Banquets
February 18-21 Tentative ski/snow shoe weekend at Pigeon River/Boyne
March 19 Spaghetti Dinner
Summer 2005
June 15-18 White Water Rafting
July 3-10 Seabase Scuba
July 10-16 Northwoods
July 17-23 Seabase Sailing
July 23-30 Mackinac Honor Guard
August? Mom & Son (and Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
2006
Philmont June 11-23
Troop 70 February 2005 Newsletter
February Announcements
Joel Dulebohn from Troop 111 will be at the February 1st troop meeting to talk about the honor guard week at Mackinac. This is a great service opportunity and lots of fudge (I mean fun).
February 1st - All Potential Spagetti Dinner Volunteers. There will be a short planning meeting during the regular troop meeting. We need your expertise for this important troop fundraiser. Please plan on attending.
February 2nd - Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition. Our own Julie Zischke will be receiving the coveted Silver Beaver award. CONGRATULATIONS JULIE!!!
Hunters Safety - March 22, 24, 29, 31 6-9pm, Eagle Township Hall. Limited space so please call Mark to register 626-6287. Cost is $12.
Calendar
January 30 Harlem Globetrotters Van Andel Arena Scout Night
February 1 Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm Orientation: Bring your compass or GPS
February 8 Class B Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
February 13 Troop Ski Activity at Bittersweet - Replaces February Activity night
February 15 Activity Night SEE LINE ABOVE
February 17 Blue and Gold Cubscout Banquets???
February 22 Patrol Leaders meeting 7-7:30pm Church
February 23 Adult Leaders meeting 7-8pm Church ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
March 19 Spaghetti Dinner
April New Parent Orientation
Summer 2005
June 15-18 White Water Rafting
July 3-10 Seabase Scuba
July 10-16 Northwoods
July 17-23 Seabase Sailing
July 23-30 Mackinac Honor Guard
August? Mom & Son (and Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
2006
June 11-23 Philmont
March Announcements
PLEASE CHECK CALENDAR BELOW - DATES AND DAYS VARY THIS MONTH!!!
Seabase Sailors - Final payment of $175 due April 12th. $50 downpayment on airfare due ASAP. The total airfare is $187 and there will be an additional charge for hotel and bus from Ft. Lauderdale to the Keys. Scuba travel arrangements are still pending.
All Seabase Participants - You are responsible for providing a baked good for sale upstairs at the March 19 spaghetti dinner. Money raised at the bake sale will go towards t-shirts for your trip.
March 1 - Spaghetti Dinner Parents - quick meeting to check on status. Tickets also available for pick-up. Remember there are prizes for every ticket sold!
March 16 - All Spaghetti Dinner Volunteers. MANDATORY practice for all Servers at the church. $2 pizza and pop for everyone but the scouts who get to eat free. Bring friends and family.
Hunters Safety - March 22, 24, 29, 31 6-9pm, Eagle Township Hall. Limited space so please call Mark to register 626-6287. Cost is $12. No age limit.
Calendar
March 1 Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
MEET NEW SCOUTS! PICK UP SPAGHETTI DINNER TICKETS!!!
March 5 Quiet Water Symposium at MSU see - www.homestead.com/qws
March 8 Activity Night - Bowling at Pro Bowl on Grand River and MLK at 7pm.
NOT at Royal Scot as previously stated!!
March 16 MANDATORY Practice Spaghetti Server Training at the Church 6:30pm
March 19 MANDATORY Spaghetti Dinner/Bake Sale
March 22 Patrol Leaders meeting 7-7:30pm Church
March 24 Holbrook Blue & Gold (Sign up to help)
March 30 Adult Leaders meeting 7-8pm Church ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
April 1-2 Lock in with Troop 645
May 7-8 Service Work Weekend - New Scouts
Summer 2005
June 15-18 White Water Rafting - Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania - Youghiogheny River
July 3-10 Seabase Scuba
July 10-16 Northwoods
July 17-23 Seabase Sailing
July 23-30 Mackinac Honor Guard
August? Mom & Son (and Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
2006
June 11-23 Philmont
April Announcements
Sadly, Mrs. Zischke's husband passed away March 29th. Services will be at Holihan Atkin Funeral Home in Grand Ledge at 11am on Saturday, April 2nd. Mr. Nida has asked that scout families donate a baked good to the reception afterwards at the church. If you can help, please contact Mr. Nida at 626-6287 or mcnida@Michigan.Gov.
The Lock-In with Troop 645 has been cancelled due to lack of interest. We think the date may have effected this so we will attempt to plan another activity with this troop at a later time. If you have any suggestions, please let Mr. Kentner or Mrs. Ramm know.
Spaghetti Dinner: We raised $1,083 despite the poor weather which is only $200 less than last year. Big thanks to all who assisted but especially to Mrs. Kromer and Mrs. Kuhlman for all they did! Great Job!
Mrs. Kromer would like to purchase a vacuum cleaner for the Masonic Temple. Those of you one vacuum duty after the fish fry know why. We are not allowed to do this with troop funds because of our tax exempt status. If you are interested in contributing towards this purchase, please see Mrs. Kromer.
Northwoods: Please confirm your participation ASAP with Mr. Kuhlman or Mrs. Ramm if you have not already done so. Down payment of $75 can be made at any of the April meetings.
White Water Rafting: Please confirm your participation VIA E-MAIL to rammkim@msu.edu. Trip is limited to 30 participants. Down payment of $30 per person can be made at any of the April meetings.
May Service Weekend 7th/8th: This is required for all new scouts so mark your calendars. We will be doing service work at Heritage Park in Wacousta and doing trailer maintenance. Cooking, camping, and hiking regardless of the weather. I can't wait!
Two Activities you may be interested in attending:
Banff Mountain Film Festival April 1, 7pm, N130 Business College Complex at MSU. Tickets are only $5 and are available at Moosejaw on Grand River. See www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/festivals or contact Mr. Kuhlman
EAA Fly in May 15, Grand Ledge Air Field. Planes and old cars. Sounds like fun to me! Contact Mr. Kuhlman for more information.
April Calendar
April 5: 7pm Class A Uniform meeting, Meet New Scouts!
April 12: 7pm Red Shirt meeting, Spaghetti Dinner Awards!
April 20: 7pm WEDNESDAY Open Swim at the High School Swim Test for Northwoods Boys
April 26: 7pm Patrol Leaders meeting
April 27: 7pm Adult Leaders meeting
May Calendar
May 7-8: Service Weekend
May 20-22: Spring Camporee
Other events
White Water Rafting June 15-18
Seabase Scuba July 3-10
Northwoods July 10-16
Seabase Sailing July 17-23
Mackinac Honor Guard July 23-30
Isle Royale Backpacking Trip???
May Announcements
Service Weekend - Service Work weekend at Heritage Park. Raking leaves, Spread Woodchips, Trailer Work, Dejunking Day etc. Be there at 1pm, Saturday. Pick up at 9am, Sunday. Bring rakes, wheelbarrows, gloves with your name on them. (Need sleeping bag, wool sox, sleeping pad, warm hat for sleeping, toothbrush, mess kit, bug spray, flashlight, sturdy shoes) Meals will be planned on May 3rd.
Activity Night - New Scouts meet Mr. Kentner at Lincoln Brick Park for your rank advancement hike. All other scouts - Geocaching. Meet at church. You must have an adult driver or permission from your parent to go in a scout driven car if necessary.
Philmont: If you are signed up for Philmont in 2006 there will be a brief informational meeting on May 3 at 8pm (after regular troop meeting).
EAA Fly-in Sunday May 15 at Abrams Airport, north of Grand Ledge - get breakfast, see airplanes and antique cars! See Mr. Kuhlman for more details.
Spring Camporee Friday May 20-Sunday - We need parent volunteers or we can't go. May 22. Contact Mrs. Ramm or Mr. Kentner if you can help.
Memorial Day Parade Saturday May 28th - Meet at Wacousta Elementary at 10:30 in your Class A's.
Northwoods - Parent Planning Meeting and Merit Badge sign-up at 7:15, May 10th (2nd Tuesday Meeting)
Calendar
May 3 Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
Meal prep for campout, merit badges, Philmont
May 7-8 Service Work/campout weekend at Heritage Park
May 10 Class B Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm
Fire Safety, finish fitness work for advancement
May 15 EAA Fly-in/breakfast, Abrams Airport north of Grand Ledge, 7 AM - 11 AM
May 17 Activity night - Cobras (New Crossover Scouts) Hike 7pm
All other scouts - Geocaching, meet at church 7pm
May 20-22 Spring Camporee
May 24 Patrol Leaders meeting at the Church 7-8pm
May 25 Adult Leaders meeting at the Church 7-8pm ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
May 28 Memorial Day Parade 10:30
Summer 2005
June 15-18 White Water Rafting - Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania - Youghiogheny River
July 3-10 Seabase Scuba
July 10-16 Northwoods
July 17-23 Seabase Sailing
July 23-30 Mackinac Honor Guard
August? Mom & Son (and Others) Isle Royale Backpacking Trip
2006
June 11-23 Philmont
Announcements
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: Meet at the Wacousta Elementary parking lot at 10:30 on Saturday in full uniform. RAIN OR SHINE!!!
NO MEETING MAY 31st Use your free Tuesday for good, not for evil
White Water Rafting: Quik (I promise) WWR meeting to go over drivers, meals, tents, maps, and wetsuitsTUESDAY, June 7 at 7:45. (During troop meeting)
NORTHWOODS BOYS: Please pick up information packets from Mrs. Ramm at any of the June meetings. Lots of info on what to bring! Also, if you signed up for Archery, please contact Mr. Kuhlman to make arrangements to complete your pre-requisites. If you don't remember what you signed up for, check with Mrs. Ramm. Finally, final payment is due June 21st.
Looking for a way to raise $$$ to fund all of your scouting activities? Mrs. Lea has popcorn in her garage waiting for a new home. Contact her at 627-9860.
FIRST YEAR SCOUTS: Bring your books to the June 7 meeting to get sign-offs for all your recent advancement activities. If you participated in the Heritage Park service work, don't forget to log 2 hours service time.
Service Work Opportunity: The Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health at MSU is having an Open House on July 30 (Saturday) from 1-4. They need parking lot attendants and hall monitors. Contact Mrs. Ramm (886-0644) if you are interested.
Calendar
June 7 Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm Merit badge and advancement work. BRING YOUR SCOUT BOOKS!!!
June 14 Class B Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm Elect patrol and troop leaders.
June 21 Activity Night Build a bridge in the church parking lot!
June 28 Patrol Leaders meeting 7-7:30pm Church
June 29 Adult Leaders meeting 7-8pm at the church. ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
Summer 2005
June 15-18 White Water Rafting - Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania - Youghiogheny River
July 3-10 Seabase Scuba
July 10-16 Northwoods
July 17-23 Seabase Sailing
July 23-30 Mackinac Honor Guard
2006
June 11-23 Philmont
Troop 70 July 2005 Newsletter
July Announcements
NORTHWOODS: We are leaving Sunday, July 10th from the Township Hall. Please be there by 9am to give us time to pack the trailer, confirm drivers and riders, collect last minute forms L and medications, and take pictures. ALSO: We will be completing BLUE CARDS for your merit badge work and picking BUNK MATES for Northwoods at the July 5th meeting. Don't miss it!
FIRST YEAR SCOUTS: Bring your books to the July 5th meeting to get sign-offs for all your recent advancement activities. If you participated in the Heritage Park service work, don't forget to log 2 hours service time.
Service Work Opportunity: The Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health at MSU is having an Open House on July 30 (Saturday) from 1-4. They need parking lot attendants and hall monitors. Contact Mrs. Ramm (886-0644) if you are interested.
Calendar
July 5 Class A Uniform meeting at the Church 7-8pm Merit badge and advancement work. BRING YOUR SCOUT BOOKS!!!
July 12 Troop Meeting at Northwoods See ya there! J
July 19 NO Activity Night unless you happen to be in Key West
July 26 Patrol Leaders meeting CANCELLED, August is already planned
July 27 Adult Leaders meeting 7-8pm Church ALL PARENTS WELCOME!
Summer 2005
July 3-10 Seabase Scuba
July 10-16 Northwoods
July 17-23 Seabase Sailing
July 23-30 Mackinac Honor Guard
2006
June 11-23 Philmont
August 2005
Announcements
Northwoods Report - Despite the heat and some unforeseen external forces, everyone returned from Northwoods in one piece. 15 merit badges were earned and 27 partials. A big THANKS to the following adults for giving up their time, sleep, blood, sweat, and tears: Lois Sanderson, Glenn DeYoung, Debbie Haggerty, Karen Howe, Steve Momber, and Tony Kuhlman.
Seabase Report - Hurricane Dennis sent our scuba crew home a bit early and stirred up the water for a few days for the sailing crews but everyone made it home safely and unscathed with great stories and wonderful pictures. Alright, I'm a little bit scarred from the shark encounter but it was all worth it to touch Johnny Depp!
Potential Eagle Scouts - Adults will be available to do an informal review of your Eagle Workbooks prior to council submission. Come to this months patrol leaders meeting on 8/23 for assistance.
Service Work Opportunity - Contact Edie Kentner (627-9950) if you can volunteer at the August 6 Island Art Fair. They need boys between 10 and 5 for any amount of time you can provide.
Annual Fall Picnic at Heritage Park - Bring a Dish to pass for 8-10 people, and your own plates, utensils, napkins, and beverages for our end of summer/beginning of the school year picnic at Heritage Park in Wacousta. The troop will provide dogs, buns, and condiments. Bring bug spray and a lawn chair for the Court of Honor following the potluck. Mark - make certain you bring a flashlight because it is going to be DARK.
Dont be scared guys, but one of your fellow Troop 70 Eagle Scouts is getting married on September 18th. Congratulations Jesse!
Calendar
Tuesday, 8/2, 7pm - Class A Troop Meeting: Merit Badge work, Rank advancement
Tuesday, 8/9, 7pm - Class B Troop Meeting: Summer Reports - Bring Pictures!
Tuesday, 8/16, 7pm - Activity Night: Ultimate Capture the Flag, Wacousta Elementary
Tuesday, 8/23, 7pm - Patrol Leaders Meeting, Eagle Project Informal Review
Wednesday, 8/24, 7pm - Adult Leaders, All Parents Welcome! NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Tuesday, August 30 - FREE TUESDAY!!!! Do a good deed.
Tuesday, September 6 - Annual Fall Picnic and Court of Honor: 6pm Heritage Park
Yearly Planner
Philmont 2006 - June 11-23
Northwoods 2006 - July 2-8
Announcements
TUESDAY September 6
Annual Fall Picnic at Heritage Park Bring a Dish to pass for 8-10, and your own plates, utensils, napkins, and beverages for our end of summer/beginning of the school year picnic at Heritage Park in Wacousta. The troop will provide dogs, buns, and condiments. Bring bug spray and a lawn chair for the Court of Honor following the potluck. Mark make certain you bring a flashlight because it is going to be DARK. Also, Mrs. Ballou will have the Younker's fundraiser coupon books at this meeting. You may sign up to sell as many as you want, or none at all.
Oct. 14 - 16 (Friday PM through Sunday AM) Mawanjidiwin Camporee at Camp Kiwanis in Mason. We need parents to volunteer for this event. The theme is "Cooking" and many scouts should be able to earn or complete their Cooking merit badge at this event.
FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING!
We have 3 fundraisers coming up:
1. Younker's Community Day Coupons - You sell these Community Day coupon packs for $5. The profit on each one is $5. Yes, you heard it right - the value is $5 for the customer and your profit is the $5 purchase price. Younkers' profit is that a bunch of people come and shop on Nov. 19 and spend their coupons that day. The booklet includes a $5 off coupon for Younkers for Sat. Nov. 19 as well as 6 other coupons and some special offers. If you choose to do this fundraiser, you must report your sales to Mrs. Ballou by Nov. 1 and turn in all unsold coupon packets to her by Nov. 8. If you do not return the unsold packets, you will need to pay $5 each for them.
2. Popcorn - the ever-popular popcorn sale is almost here! The sale begins Sept. 30 and ends Nov. 17. Deb Lea is our Popcorn Kernel and will be providing information soon.
3. Christmas Wreaths and Tree Coupons: This is our troop's biggest fundraiser, with the most "bang for the buck"! We will provide order forms to you for Christmas wreaths to take pre-orders. These Wacousta-produced wreaths are very popular and can help you build your scouting activity account for those high adventure activity costs.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Regular meeting, except wear Class A uniform. Many scouts are ready for advancements and need to wear full Class A uniforms for their Board of Review.
Calendar
Tuesday, 9/6, 6pm - Annual Fall Picnic and Court of Honor, Heritage Park, Class A's! Tuesday, 9/13, 7pm Class B Troop Meeting
Tuesday, 9/20, 7pm Activity Night at Heritage Park Theme to be announced
Tuesday, 9/27, 7pm Patrol Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, 9/28, 7pm Adult Leaders, All Parents Welcome!
Yearly Planner
Fall Camporee Oct 14-16
Philmont 2006 June 11-23
Northwoods 2006 July 2-8
Announcements
We DESPERATELY need volunteers for the first Masonic Fish Fry on Friday, October 14th. If you are NOT participating in the Camporee or Grand Ledge Homecoming, we need your help. At least two scouts and one adult are needed. Please contact Mrs. Kromer (626-7210) if you are available. Remember, every scout in the troop must volunteer at least once for this activity.
Oct. 14 - 16 (Friday 6pm through Sunday 12pm) Mawanjidiwin Camporee at Camp Kiwanis in Mason. The theme is "Cooking" and many scouts should be able to earn or complete their Cooking merit badge at this event. We will be doing meal planning and campsite layout training at the first two October meetings. There are many ways to compete for points at this camporee and most of them involve FOOD! We will be meeting at the Wacousta Township Hall at 6pm Friday and traveling down to Kiwanis. Boys will be returned hopefully by noon on Sunday. Pack multiple layers of warm clothes, rain gear, sleeping bag, pad, and pillow, flashlight, personal toiletries, and a mess kit. Label anything you want back.
Philmont: Second Philmont payment of $235 is due to Mrs. Ramm by Friday, October 7th. There will also be a brief meeting at 7:45pm on Tuesday, October 11th to discuss the "IronPerson Regardless of the Weather Backpack/Camping" weekend, November 11-13.
Deming Annual Fall Party on the 15th at the Demings. (13101 State Rd) All scouts and families welcome. Bring a dish to pass and your appetite. Alan's bean soup is LEGENDARY.
FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING!
1. Popcorn - the ever-popular popcorn sale is HERE! Everyone should have received an information letter in the mail this week. The sale begins Sept. 30. Contact Mrs. Lea (627-9860) if you want to pick up and sell before next Tuesday. Otherwise, each scout
must pick up their popcorn at the Tuesday, October 4th troop meeting. PLEASE attend or send a family member so that Mrs. Lea doesn't transport it all to the church and then end up taking it all back to her garage.
2. Younker's Community Day Coupons - Sell these Community Day coupon packs for $5. The profit on each one is $5. Yes, you heard it right - the value is $5 for the customer and your profit is the $5 purchase price. Younkers' profit is that a bunch of people come and shop on Nov. 19 and spend their coupons that day. The booklet includes a $5 off coupon for Younkers for Sat. Nov. 19 as well as 6 other coupons and some special offers. If you choose to do this fundraiser, you must report your sales to Mrs. Ballou by Nov. 1 and turn in all unsold coupon packets to her by Nov. 8. If you do not return the unsold packets, you will need to pay $5 each for them. Pick them up from Mrs. Ballou at this month's meetings. A related activity, if you really want to rack up those scout dollars, is to sign up for sales at the door from 3-5 at Younkers on the 12th. Look for a sign up sheet at troop meetings.
Calendar
Tuesday, 10/4, 7pm Class A Troop Meeting: Rank advancement, merit badges, meal planning, POPCORN PICKUP!!!
Tuesday, 10/11, 7pm Class B Troop Meeting: merit badges, meal planning, camp layout/tent practice, Philmont meeting
Tuesday, 10/18, 7pm Activity Night at Haunted House or Corn Maze TBA
Tuesday, 10/25, 7pm Patrol Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, 10/26, 7pm Adult Leaders, All Parents Welcome!
Yearly Planner
Fall Camporee Oct 14-16
Annual Deming Fall Bash October 15
Ironperson Grueling Backpacking Event - Nov 11-13
Younker's Community Day Coupon Sale Nov 12
High Ropes Course Jan/Feb
Philmont 2006 June 11-23
Northwoods 2006 July 2-8
November, 2005:
Announcements
Wreath orders are due NOW to Mrs. Ballou. Please e-mail her with your count at Mbsn@aol.com. If you sell more wreaths after turning in your count, send in the additional count by Monday, October 31.
The troop committed approved Scott K.'s proposed Eagle project with some recommendations and slight changes.
Upcoming meetings and events
November
1st: Rank advancement - compass work for the first years through First Class, catch-up work for others.
8th: winter survival and hunter safety overview with Mr. Nida. Also, prepare for the He-Man Backpacking Marathon Death March.
11-13: He-man Backpacking Marathon Death March. (OK, a practice hike for the Philmont crew in preparation for next year's trip out west)
15th: (activity night) Laser tag (again...) at Zap Zone, behind the old Bill Knapp's on Saginaw, at 7 PM.
21-23rd 6:30 - 9 PM: (Monday thru Wednesday) - Build wreaths in Kentner's barn. Each scout will make the wreaths they've sold, plus some extras for the ones we sell to the troop in Mason.
22: Patrol leader's meeting in Kentner's barn, before, during, or after making wreaths.
PARENTS:
Several current volunteer parents have scouts that will be 18 within a year or so, and we need people to learn their jobs now. You can learn it now while they're around to teach you, or you can learn it the hard way later. We also need some new parent volunteers for positions now open. We would like someone to start managing the sign-up lists.
The council is looking for someone to organize and lead a council trip to Seabase, probably in 2007. This may be for scuba diving or for sailing. If you want more information, contact Rob Elliott at 517 896-1251.
Calendar:
November:
1: rank advancement at meeting
8: winter survival, hunter safety, backpacking planning meeting
11-13: Ironman backpacking trip
12: coupon sale at Younkers
15: Lazer Tag
21-23: build wreaths at Kentner's barn
22: patrol leader meeting at Kentner's barn, build wreaths, too!
2006
January:
council ski trip?
March or April:
High Ropes course
June 11-23:
Philmont
July 2-8:
Northwoods
Announcements
Wreathes: What a great event! Big thanks to the Kentner's and Mrs. Ballou for providing the assembly location and making all of the arrangements. Everyone did an outstanding job! Remember to turn your wreath $$$ in at the Dec. 6 or 13th meeting.
Cookie Night: At the Dec. 13th meeting we will be assembling cookie plates for seniors again. Bring 2 dozen, pre-decorated, holiday cookies and 4 gift cards. Jason will also be there for a Friends of Scouting presentation so parents are STRONGLY encouraged to stay for the meeting.
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 account transfer should be turned into Kim by December 13th.
December 28th PARENTS Meeting: 7pm at the Kentner's. B.Y.O.A, B or C (Appetizer, beverage or cookie!) and help celebrate another successful year!
Calendar
Dec 6: Class A Uniform meeting, Phys. Fitness, Citizenship, Public Speaking Merit Badges
Dec 13: Class B Uniform meeting, Cookie Night, Friends of Scouting
Dec 20: Sledding at Fitzgerald Park, weather permitting
Dec 27: Patrol Leaders Meeting
Dec 28: Adult Leaders Meeting at the Kentner's: NOTE LOCATION CHANGE
2006
Feb 21 Camping/Backpacking/Uniform Swap night (Start cleaning out your basement!)
June 11-23 Philmont
July Northwoods
July Mackinac Honor Guard
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