BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
January 2008 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Sea Base Trip 2008 – UPDATE. Looks like we might need to change header of this section to Sea Base Trip 2009. Cost of a trip to Florida during spring break is more expensive than summer. We are working on another activity this summer. More details at the next meeting on this.
Equipment for Trailer: Please return any equipment/tents you have from the last camp out to the next meeting.
Fish Fry Schedule – Please see the page on the web site for the update to date schedule. We need volunteers to fill out the list. Please sign up at the next meeting.
Winter Campout – January 11 – 13. Are you ready to be one of the members of the polar bear club?
Railroad Merit Badge – Many of the scouts signed up for this Merit Badge and we will have the date/schedule on when you will be attending.
Merit Bade Blitz – There is a Merit Badge Blitz planned on January 26th and March 1st. For additional info contact Jack Nelson at 517 655 3627 or the web size is http://web.mac.com/skydudenwa/Blitz/Blitz_Info.html
Update to January's New Letter.
Winter camp out - we are meeting at the township hall this Friday, 1/11 at 7:00 PM. Then we will be car pooling to camp for the weekend.
Hunter Safety - if you are interested in taking the Hunter Safety class this February, please contact Mr. Kenter to sign up and details.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Mark your calendars, Kevin G's Eagle Scout Court of Honor is scheduled for Sunday, February 3 starting at 3:00 PM at the church. We have been assured we would be home in time for the big game.
Mackinaw Honor Guard - is planned for July 26 - August 2. If you qualify and plan on attending, please make sure to fill out the form and turn in to Mr Kenter for approval.
Calendar
January 8 – Review OA qualifications and finalize camp out (Class A)
January 11 – Fish Fry
January 11 – 13 Winter campout
January 15 – Badge work and rank Advancement (Class B)
January 22 – Activity Night – Dodge Ball at township Hall
January 29 – Patrol Leader Meeting
January 30 – Adult Leader Meeting
February 5 – Badge work and rank advancement (Class A)
February 8 – Fish Fry
February 12 – Badge work and rank advancement (Class B)
February 19 – Activity Night
February 26 – Patrol Leader Meeting?
February 27 – Adult Leader Meeting
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
February 2008 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
White Water Rafting - we are working on plans for a trip to OhioPyle this year. We are checking into possible trips, dates, and cost plus the possibility of a merit badge workshop.
Mackinaw Honor Guard – See Mr. DeYoung for forms and information. Dates for trip are July 26 - August 2.
Fish Fry Schedule – Please see the page on the web site for the update to date schedule. We need volunteers to fill out the list. Please sign up at the next meeting.
Railroad Merit Badge – Many of the scouts signed up for this Merit Badge and we will have the date/schedule on when you will be attending.
Spaghetti Dinner - Mark your calendars. April 5 is the date for our one and only annual fundraiser. The Spaghetti Dinner is a hit with everyone and a great way to support our troop. More details along with training will follow.
Calendar
February 5 – Class A Uniforms
Finish Physical Fitness Badge, Work on Communication Badge, first aid, possibly start home improvement badge.
Run for leadership offices. Speeches to given next month.
February 8 – Fish Fry
February 12 – Class B Uniforms,
Emergency preparedness badge
Building game
February 19 – Activity Night, Summit Skating, more info to follow
February 26 – Patrol Leader Meeting?
February 27 – Adult Leader Meeting
March 4 – Badge work and Rank Advancement
Citizenship in the community badge & Family Life
March 11 – Vote for new officers
Make posters for Spaghetti Dinner
March 14 – Fish Fry
March 22 – CMU Highropes TBD
March 25 – Patrol Meeting
March 26 – Adult Leader Meeting
April 1 – Practice Spaghetti Dinner Serving (class B’s)
April 5 – Spaghetti Dinner
April TBD – Railroad Badge Workshop.
UPDATE - Activity Night - Now Activity Afternoon, Sunday 2/24/08
The following is an email I received from Shawn D regarding this month's activity. Thanks Shawn for putting this together.
We are planing to go skating at the Summit on Sunday the 24th. We're going to meet at the church (in Wacousta) at 2:00 PM the admission is $5 and Skates are $2, but if we have more than 20 people or more the admission and skate rentals are $5, so invite friends!!!! The skating session is from 2:30-5:00.
If you have any questions please contact Shawn D. His phone number is listed on the scout sheet.
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
March 2008 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Northwoods- Our trip is planned for June 29 – July 5. Mr. Crabtree will be sending out an email with more information on this trip. If you are planning to attend this year, please sign up as soon as possible. Any questions please see Mr. Crabtree.
White Water Rafting – July 16 – 19 is the time we have set for our trip to Ohiopyle. This trip is open to everyone including family and friends. Please pass the invite along and see how many we can sign up for a few days of fun. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, April 1.
Fish Fry Schedule – Please see the page on the web site for the update to date schedule. We need volunteers to fill out the list. Please sign up at the next meeting.
Railroad Merit Badge – Yes this sounds like a broken record but the person we need to talk with to set this up is out of town for a few more weeks. When we have the date and time we will pass along.
Spaghetti Dinner - Information packets, tickets, and sign up will be at our March 11 meeting. April 5 is the date for our one and only annual fundraiser. The Spaghetti Dinner is a hit with everyone and a great way to support our troop.
Hunter Safety Class – The dates for Hunter Safety is March 18, 20, 25, and 27. Please see Mr. Kentor to sign up at our March 4 meeting.
Highrope/Rockclimbing @ CMU – has been postponed due to schedule conflicts @ Central Mich University. Still working on setting up a date for this activity.
Calendar
March 4 – Badge work and Rank Advancement
Citizenship in the community badge & Family Life
New Scout activities, Home repair Badge work
If you ordered a new T-shirt, please come prepare to make the payment.
March 11 – Speeches for scouts running for Patrol Leader positions,
Vote for new officers
March 14 – Fish Fry – Please see web page for schedule
March 18 – Activity night to be decided at March 4 meeting
March 25 – Patrol Meeting (new officers)
March 26 – Adult Leader/Parent Meeting – 7:00 pm @ the church. All parents invited.
March 27 – Holbrook Cross over
April 1 – Practice Spaghetti Dinner Serving (class B’s)
April 5 – Spaghetti Dinner
April 8 – Badge work
April 16 or 23 – Activity night (moved to Wednesday) Swim test certification for Northwoods @ GLHS pool. We will confirm the date in next month’s news letter.
April 23 - Adult Leader/Parent Meeting – 7:00 pm @ the church. All parents invited.
April TBD – Railroad Badge Workshop.
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
April 2008 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Spaghetti Dinner – Our annual fund raiser is this Saturday, April 5 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. The schedule to work will be available at this weeks meeting and will be posted on the web site Wednesday.
We will be practicing serving for the Spaghetti Dinner. Please wear your Class B shirt this week.
Sell the tickets!!! All money from sold tickets and any unsold tickets need to be returned to Deanne O by April 5, the night of the dinner.
Don’t forget to bring your pie to donate. Please see the handout for the spaghetti dinner for all of the details.
Northwoods- Our trip is planned for June 29 – July 5. We have 19 scouts and 6 adults signed this year. If you are planning to attend this year and have not already signed up, please sign up as soon as possible and contact Mr. Crabtree. Northwoods medical forms and forms for Merit Badges to come soon.
White Water Rafting - July 16 – 19 is the time we have set for our trip to Ohiopyle. This trip is open to everyone including family and friends. Please pass the invite along and see how many we can sign up for a few days of fun. Sign up will start at Tuesday’s (April 1) meeting.
Fish Fry Schedule – Please see the page on the web site for the update to date schedule. We need volunteers to fill out the list. Please sign up at the next meeting. If you are unable to make the fish fry you signed up for, please contact Steven O.
Railroad Merit Badge – This is planned for a Tuesday in May around our activity night.
Calendar
April 1 – Practice Spaghetti Dinner Serving (class B’s) 6:30 pm @ the church.
April 5 – Spaghetti Dinner
April 8 – NO MEETING (spring break)
April 15 Merit Badge and Rank Advancement – Class B shirts.
April 23 – Activity night (moved to Wednesday) Swim test certification for Northwoods @ GLHS pool. Open swim is from 6:30 to 8:00
April 29 – Patrol Leader Meeting
April 30 - Adult Leader/Parent Meeting – 7:00 pm @ the church. All parents invited.
May 6 – Class A – Merit Badge and Rank Advancement
May 13 – Class B
May TBD – Railroad Badge Workshop.
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
May 2008 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Sleepy Hollow Camp – We are planning a camp out May 9 – 11. We will be meeting @ the township hall @ 6:30 pm on Friday and returning around noon on Sunday. Sign up will be at the May 6 meeting. If you are unable to attend the May 6 meeting and are planning on going to the camp out, please contact Mr. Kenter. Plans for this trip include working on the Cooking Merit Badge and will have more details at the May 6 meeting.
Memorial Day Parade – Saturday May 24th, 10:30 am in Wacousta. Class A’s to march in the parade.
Forestry Merit Badge - Tuesday, June 24th, Mr. Dipietro is offering the opportunity to complete the Forestry Merit Badge. We will meet at the township hall in Wacouta at 8:00 am and travel to a sawmill, have lunch and then visit with a State Forester who will take us to a site where we will see timber being harvested. We may also stop at a reforestation site. Please sign up at the May 6 or 13 meeting. We are also looking for a couple of parents to drive. We will be returning around 5:00 pm
Looking Class Reading Program - Please sign up. We need Scout volunteers from Noon to 3 p.m. to help either read or guide the young readers in the park. Class B’s red Shirts required.
Northwood’s – June 30 – July 5. Merit Badge info is due to Mr. Crabtree at the May 6 meeting. If you are unable to attend, please make other arrangements to turn this info in either via email gkcrabtree@comcast.net or call to make arrangements to drop off.
Final payment for Northwood’s is due by the May 6. Again, if you are unable to attend, please contact Mr. Crabtree.
Medical forms for Northwoods – If you turned in medical forms last year, you should be good to go this year. If you have any questions on this, please check with Mr. Crabtree. Also, thanks to Mr. Crabtree for all of the work he does to pull together this trip for us. He does a great job!!!
Railroad Merit Badge – This is limited to 8 scouts so we have 2 dates planned, May 20 or 27. Please confirm on May 13’s meeting which week you are signed up for. On your night, meet at the church @ 5:15 pm.
White Water Rafting - July 16 – 19 are the days. Please sign up so we know how many to plan for. Any questions, please see Mr. DeYoung.
Honor Guard – we have 5 Scouts, Jake C. Rich M. Sean D. Luke A., Tyler S, going to Mackinaw Island this year as Honor Guards. Listed below are some dates for them to attend meetings. All the info for them is listed in the packs they receive with the application.
Calendar
May 3 – Honor Guard Training
May 6 – Class A’s. Northwood’s Merit Badge prep.
May 9 – Fish Fry, please see schedule for who signed up.
May 9, 10, and 11 Sleepy Hollow Camp out. Please see info above.
May 13 – Class B’s Merit badge and advancement workshops
May 20 and May 27 – Railroad badge workshop (those doing honor guard and wanting to go will need to go on May 27). Please see info above.
May 24 – Memorial Day Parade in Wacousta (follows parade in GL those in the band).
May 27 – No Scout Patrol Meeting
May 28 – Parent Meeting 7p.m. at church. All parents welcomed.
June 3 – No Scout Meeting (last week of school).
June 10 – Class A’s. Merit badge workshops, advancements, compass and map reading.
June 14 – Honor guard All patrol Meeting
June 17 – Class B ‘s. Court of Honor (Curtis, Matt, and Lucas)
June 24 – Forestry Merit Badge – Info above
June 24 - No Scout Patrol Meeting
June 25 - Parent Meeting 7p.m. at church. All parents welcomed.
June 29 – Troop leaves for Northwood’s. Meet at Township Hall @ 8:30 am.
July 1 – No Meeting
July 8 – Class B’s work on requirements for White Water Badge and other badges during trip.
July 15 – No Meeting
July 16 – 19 – White Water Rafting. Leave from Township hall @ 7:00 am on July 16th.
July 19 – Honor Guard Meeting 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. If you are going on the trip, please see Mr. DeYoung for details on this meeting.
July 22 – No meeting
July 26 – Honor Guard leaves for Mackinaw Island.
No Patrol or Parent meeting this Month.
August 5 – Class A’s
August 8, 9, and 10 – Nord House Dunes on Lake Michigan. Back packing to be done and more info and requirements to follow.
August 19 – No meeting
August 26 – Patrol Leader Meeting 7 p.m.
August 27 - Parent Meeting 7p.m. at church. All parents welcomed.
