BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
February 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Winter Camp Out – We have reserved the Log Cabin at Northwoods for this coming weekend (Feb. 5-7). We have room for 18 boys and adults to attend. There are a few spaces still available if you are interested in attending. We will be planning (food, activities, rides, etc.) for the weekend at our Feb. 2 meeting.
Philmont – A non-refundable, non-transferable reservation fee of $100 per person attending is due to the Philmont Ranch by February 12, 2010. For those who signed up to go, plan to pay or authorize payment out of your Scout account at the Feb. 2 meeting. The total cost to attend will be $725 plus transportation and other miscellaneous expenses. Please contact Mr. DeYoung if you have any questions or are not going to be able to attend.
Honor Guard – Applications should be turned into Mr. DeYoung at the Feb. 2 meeting. A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the same time. The cost to attend is $200. First time Scouts will have an additional $35 charge for uniform accessories.
Personal Management Merit Badge – Boys interested in attending a workshop can still sign up on Feb. 2. We will be meeting on Feb. 6 at the Boy Scout Building in Grand Ledge from 10:00 to Noon. Please bring a copy of the worksheet that was emailed earlier this month. Contact Mr. Batz or Mr. Lawson if you have any questions. For those who signed up, but want to attend the winter camp out – we will hold another workshop in the near future.
Fish Fry – Feb 12 workers: Luke A., Jacob C., Shawn D., Adam D., Ben L., Christopher L., Mr. DeYoung, and Mrs. Fellows. Mar 12 workers: Shawn D., Adam D., Mitchell H., Alex T., Andrew V., and Mr. DeYoung. We need another Scout to sign up for the March fish fry. Please let Mrs. Fellows know if you can help. If you cannot make it for your shift, please try to find a replacement and/or contact Mrs. Fellows. If you plan to eat, show up between 6:30 and 6:45 wearing your Class A uniform. Wear your Class B shirt for clean up which begins at 7:00 or shortly after.
Quiet Water Symposium – Our Scouts have an opportunity to volunteer on Saturday, March 6 at the Quiet Water Symposium. This event is held on the campus of MSU in the Farm Pavilion. Scouts will assist in the set up and teardown of the QWS. The boys can stay for the whole day, or choose to work the early or late shift. The Scouts will get in free, as will adult supervisors in uniform.
The following appearing in the Lansing State Journal on January 29, 2010:
This year's program will include seminars on outdoor activities such as canoeing, camping, hiking and general outdoor skills. Interactive displays will be manned by knowledgeable enthusiasts and experts on topics such as wooden boat building, camp cooking, cycling, kayaking and protecting our watersheds and environment. In addition to displays, many vendors will be available to help you chose the right gear or classes to get the proper start. For more information, visit www.quietwatersymposium.org.
Northwoods 2010 – It is time to sign up for Northwoods. A sign up sheet will be available at the February and March meetings. A deposit of $75 per Scout and $25 per adult attending is due by March 9. The total cost for camp is $240 for Scouts and $100 for adults. Final payment will be due in May.
All adults over the age of 18 who set foot on Northwoods Scout Reservation (FOR SUMMER CAMP ONLY) are required to have clearance from the State of Michigan. This is a state law. Any parents planning to attend need to complete the attached form (DHS-194), and send it (or hand-deliver it) with a copy of your driver's license to your local Department of Human Services office. See www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance for information on central registry clearance requests and how to contact the local DHS.
All Scouts and adults over the age of 18 will have to complete a new health history form. See attached or go to: http://www.chiefokemosbsa.org/camping/northwoods/NRSiteMap.asp
Spaghetti Dinner – Information packets including tickets and sign up sheet will be available at the February 9 meeting. March 20 is the date for our one and only annual fundraiser. All scouts and parents are required to work. Training for the Spaghetti Dinner is scheduled for March 16. All scouts are required to attend. Pizza and soda will be served by the boys.
Wacousta Library – General service hours and Reading Merit Badge service hours are available for those interested in helping with the Wacousta Library sales. Volunteers are needed from 11:45 to 12:45 to help with clean up. Available dates include: Feb 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, and June 19. See Mrs. Lawson for more details.
White Water Rafting – We will be rafting June 9-12, 2010. The cost will be about $110 per person. Potential activities/merit badges include: caving, geology, rappelling, and Indian Lore.
New Committee Members Needed – We are in need of parent volunteers to take over the Committee Chairperson and Rank Advancement positions, and to manage the Class B shirt and neckerchief supplies. See Mr. DeYoung if you are interested.
Other Miscellaneous Activities
Farm Machinery Merit Badge – Mr. Ainslie has offered to meet over spring break if there are boys interested. Please see Mr. Ainslie to sign up.
Orienteering Merit Badge – Contact Mr. Ainslie if you started the merit badge last fall and have not completed it.
Other Potential Merit Badges – Finger Printing, Railroading, and Cooking.
Spring Campout – May 7-9 to work on Tenderfoot requirements. Location TBD.
Spring Camporee – May 14-16 at Waverly Golf Course. The District plans to celebrate 100 years of Scouting, and provide a rock wall and obstacle course. The cost is $15 each.
Calendar
February 2: Class B’s – Review presentation and plan for winter campout.
February 5-7: Log Cabin winter campout at Northwoods.
February 6: Personal Management Merit Badge – 10 to 12 @ the Boy Scout Bldg in GL.
February 9: Class A’s – Troop presentation for Webelos II & other boys considering Troop 70.
Spaghetti dinner packets will be passed out.
February 12: Fish Fry.
February 16: No meeting unless Bowling is cancelled.
February 18: Willow Ridge (6:00) and Wacousta (6:30) cross over ceremonies.
February 20: Bowling – details to be announced.
February 23: Patrol Leader meeting.
February 24: Parent meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
March 2: Class A’s – Uniform inspections. Spaghetti Dinner sign up sheet due.
March 6: Quiet Water Symposium
March 9: Class B’s – Work on knots and lashings.
March12: Fish Fry.
March 13: Pass out Spaghetti Dinner fliers.
March 16: All Scouts – Practice for Spaghetti Dinner – the boys will be serving pizza & soda.
March 20: Spaghetti Dinner.
March 23: Patrol Leader meeting.
March 24: Parent Meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
March 25: Holbrook cross over ceremony at 6:30.
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
March 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Philmont – A non-refundable, non-transferable reservation fee of $100 per person attending is due to the Philmont Ranch by February 12, 2010. For those who signed up to go, plan to pay or authorize payment out of your Scout account at the Feb. 2 meeting. The total cost to attend will be $725 plus transportation and other miscellaneous expenses. Future payments: $312.50 due October 1, 2010, and balance of $312.50 due March 1, 2011. Please contact Mr. DeYoung if you have any questions or are not going to be able to attend.
Honor Guard – Mackinac week is July 24-31, 2010. Applications should be turned into Mr. DeYoung at the Feb. 2 meeting. Payment balance of $150 is due May 27, 2010 to Ken Marlin of Troop 111. First time Scouts will have an additional $35 charge for uniform accessories.
Fish Fry – March 12 workers: Shawn D., Adam D., Mitchell H., Alex T., Andrew V., and Mr. DeYoung. We need another Scout to sign up for the March fish fry. Please let Mrs. Fellows know if you can help. If you cannot make it for your shift, please try to find a replacement and/or contact Mrs. Fellows. If you plan to eat, show up between 6:30 and 6:45 wearing your Class A uniform. Wear your Class B shirt for clean up which begins at 7:00 or shortly after.
Quiet Water Symposium – Need More Volunteers -Our Scouts have an opportunity to volunteer on Saturday, March 6 at the Quiet Water Symposium. This event is held on the campus of MSU in the Farm Pavilion. Scouts will assist in the set up and teardown of the QWS. The boys can stay for the whole day, or choose to work the early or late shift. The Scouts will get in free with Class A uniform, as will adult supervisors in uniform.
The following appearing in the Lansing State Journal on January 29, 2010:
This year's program will include seminars on outdoor activities such as canoeing, camping, hiking and general outdoor skills. Interactive displays will be manned by knowledgeable enthusiasts and experts on topics such as wooden boat building, camp cooking, cycling, kayaking and protecting our watersheds and environment. In addition to displays, many vendors will be available to help you chose the right gear or classes to get the proper start. For more information, visit www.quietwatersymposium.org.
Northwoods 2010 – It is time to sign up for Northwoods. A sign up sheet will be available at the February and March meetings. A deposit of $75 per Scout and $25 per adult attending is due by March 9. The total cost for camp is $240 for Scouts and $100 for adults. Final payment will be due in May. Please include an enlarged copy of you insurance card with your health form paperwork.
All adults over the age of 18 who set foot on Northwoods Scout Reservation (FOR SUMMER CAMP ONLY) are required to have clearance from the State of Michigan. This is a state law. Any parents planning to attend need to complete the attached form (DHS-194), and send it (or hand-deliver it) with a copy of your driver's license to your local Department of Human Services office. See www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance for information on central registry clearance requests and how to contact the local DHS.
All Scouts and adults over the age of 18 will have to complete a new health history form. See attached or go to: http://www.chiefokemosbsa.org/camping/northwoods/NRSiteMap.asp
Spaghetti Dinner – Spaghetti Dinner sign up sheet due March 2nd. March 20 is the date for our one and only annual fundraiser. All scouts and parents are required to work. Training for the Spaghetti Dinner is scheduled for March 16. All scouts are required to attend. Pizza and soda will be served by the boys. Each scout should bring a pie to be served for dessert and bake goods for the bake sale.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Volunteer Help – Grand Ledge Library is looking for volunteer help to build their float on March 5 and 7th. Then they would like some boys to walk in the parade as well.
Grand Ledge Library – General service hours and Reading Merit Badge service hours are available for those interested in helping with the Wacousta Library sales. Volunteers are needed from 11:45 to 12:45 to help with clean up. Available dates include: Feb 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, and June 19. Extra help is needed on Thursday March 18 (evening), to help us set up. See Mrs. Lawson for more details.
White Water Rafting – We will be rafting June 9-12, 2010. The cost will be about $110 per person. Potential activities/merit badges include: cave exploring, geology, rappelling, and Indian Lore.
****New Committee Members Needed – We are in need of parent volunteers to take over the Committee Chairperson and Rank Advancement positions, and to manage the Class B shirt and neckerchief supplies. See Mr. DeYoung if you are interested.
Other Miscellaneous Activities
Farm Machinery Merit Badge – Mr. Ainslie has offered to meet over spring break if there are boys interested. Please see Mr. Ainslie to sign up.
Orienteering Merit Badge – Contact Mr. Ainslie if you started the merit badge last fall and have not completed it.
Other Potential Merit Badges – Finger Printing, Railroading, and Cooking.
Spring Campout – May 7-9 to work on Tenderfoot requirements. Location TBD.
Spring Camporee – May 14-16 at Waverly Golf Course. The District plans to celebrate 100 years of Scouting, and provide a rock wall and obstacle course. The cost is $15 each.
Calendar
March 2 Class A’s – Uniform inspections, learn and review tenderfoot knots.
Spaghetti Dinner sign up sheet due.
March 5 Float Building - Meeting room of Grand Ledge Library – 3:00 – 5:00
March 6 Quiet Water Symposium 7 AM – 7PM
March 7 Float Building - Meeting room of Grand Ledge Library – 1:00 – 4:00
March 9 Class B’s – Knots and Lashings
March 12 Fish Fry and Float Building- Meeting room of Grand Ledge Library- 3:00 – 5:00.
March 13 Pass out Spaghetti Dinner fliers and Farm Mechanic Merit Badge (TBD).
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2:00 – Meet at St. Michael’s Church parking lot at 1:45.
March 16 All Scouts – Practice for Spaghetti Dinner at 6:30 (note time change)– the boys will be serving pizza & soda. This is not a meal (so eat a little something before you come.) It is a practice for serving. You will serve guests first.
March 17 Swim test 6:30 – 8:30
March 18 Grand Ledge Library - Need some volunteers to set up for book sale.
March 20 Spaghetti Dinner.
March 23 Patrol Leader meeting.
March 24 Parent Meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
March 25 Holbrook cross over ceremony at 6:30.
April 5 Scout Activity Bowling?
April 6 Class A
April 9 Fish Fry
April 10 Orienteering Set up
April 13 Class B
April 20 Activity Night
April 27 Patrol Meeting
April 28 Parent Meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
May 7, 8, & 9 Possible camp out.
May 14 – 16 Spring Camporee
May 29 Memorial Day Parade
June 9 – 12 White Water Rafting
June 27 – July 3 Northwoods
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
April 2010 Newsletter
Bowling at Royal Scot – On April 5 @ 6:00 p.m. the Troop will be going to Royal Scot for some fun. Cost is $3.50 per game and no shoe charge for Scouts. Wear your red shirt (Class B). Meet at Royal Scot. If you can make it RSVP to Shawn at 626-6494 (leave a message).
Citizen in the Nation Merit Badge – On April 6 the Troop will be going to the Turner Dodge House for the Citizen in the Nation merit badge. The class is from 10 a.m. to noon and the cost is $4 for Scouts ($2 adults). Be there by 9:45 to check in.
Contact Mrs. Lawson if interested in attending.
Orienteering Merit Badge – We will be meeting at Granger Farm on April 10 @ 9:00 am to finish setting up the orienteering course. We have approximately 15 points to set. We will be using surveying equipment. Wear sturdy shoes or boots.
Contact Mr. Ainslie if you interested.
Nuclear Science Merit Badge – is being held on Saturday, April 24. The event runs from 9 – 4 at the MSU National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory. We will be meeting @ 7:45 am at the Watertown Hall on Wacousta Road to car pool to the event. Cost is $5.00 and includes lunch (pizza). We will have a sign up at our April 6 meeting.
White Water Rafting – June 9-12, 2010. Last call to sign up is April 6. A $25 deposit is due for each person. The cost will be about $110 per person. So far we have approximately 44 signed up to go. Potential activities/merit badges include: cave exploring, geology, rappelling, natural water slide.
Fish Fry – We need Scouts to sign up for the April and May fish fries. Please let Mrs. Fellows know if you can help. Remember, Troop 70 Scouts need to work at least two fish fries per season. According to my notes, the following Scouts have worked 2 to 4 fish fries so far this year: Luke A., Noah D., Ben L., Chris L., Nat F., Caleb S., Adam B., Mitchell H., Adam D., Jon W. (If you believe my numbers are incorrect, please let me know!). If you cannot make it for your shift, please try to find a replacement and/or contact Mrs. Fellows. Planning to eat - show up between 6:30 and 6:45 wearing your Class A uniform. Wear your Class B shirt for clean up which begins at 7:00 or shortly after.
April 9th: Scouts: Dan C., Rich M., Nat F. Adult: Jean F. Need at least 2 more scouts.
May 14th: Scouts: Matt L., Alex T., Andrew V. (dropped?), Jon W. Adult: Doug L. Need at least 2 or 3 more scouts.
Northwoods – June 27 to July 3. It is not too late to sign up. So far we have 15 scouts and 6 parents signed up. For those who still want to take the swim test before camp, arrangements can be made to do so at the GL high school pool. Please contact Mr. Batz if you are interested in attending camp.
All Scouts and adults over the age of 18 will have to complete a new health history form. Go to: http://www.chiefokemosbsa.org/camping/northwoods/NRSiteMap.asp. Please include an enlarged copy of you insurance card with your health form paperwork.
Parents planning to attend camp need to complete a central registry clearance request with the Department of Human Services (DHS-194 form). For more information and how to contact your local DHS office, go to www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance .
Northwoods Special – July 4-10. For boys attending June 27-July 3, you can attend another week of Northwoods for $99. No adult leaders needed. Contact Mr. DeYoung or Mr. Batz for more information.
Spring Campout – May 7-9 at Sleepy Hollow. This campout is an excellent opportunity for the new Scouts to work on Tenderfoot requirements including knots, first aid, cooking, camping, totin’ chip, hiking, and physical fitness. More details such as what to pack and food arrangements will be covered at our May 4th meeting.
Spring Camporee – May 14-16. The location has moved from Waverly Golf Course. The District plans to celebrate 100 years of Scouting. Hopefully, we will know more about the details at the April 6 meeting. The cost is $15 each. We have not determine yet whether we are planning to attend.
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge – May 15. Mr. DeYoung is going to see if we can schedule this with someone from MSU. If we cannot arrange it for May 15, he will look at other dates. Hopefully, we will know more at the April 6 meeting.
Grand Ledge Library – General service hours and Reading Merit Badge service hours are available for those interested in helping with the Wacousta Library sales. Volunteers are needed from 11:45 to 12:45 to help with clean up. Available dates include: April 17, May 15, and June 19. See Mrs. Lawson for more details.
Other Potential Merit Badges – Finger Printing, Railroading, and Cooking.
****New Committee Members Needed – We are in need of parent volunteers to take over the Committee Chairperson and Rank Advancement positions, and to manage the Class B shirt and neckerchief supplies. See Mr. DeYoung if you are interested.
Calendar
April 5 Bowling at Royal Scot @ 6:00 p.m.. $3.50 per game and no shoe charge for Scouts.
April 6 Citizen in the Nation merit badge at Turner Dodge House from 10 am to noon.
April 6 Class A – Plan for Northwoods merit badges; Discuss spring campouts.
April 9 Fish Fry
April 10 Orienteering Set up – Granger Farm @ 9:00 a.m.
April 13 Class B – Organize Patrol & elect Patrol leader (new boys); Discuss Eagle projects & merit badge work.
April 20 Class B – Organize trailer.
April 24 Nuclear Science merit badge at MSU from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 27 Activity Night – Zap Zone @ 7:00 p.m.
April 28 Parent Meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
May 4 Class A – Plan for Sleepy Hollow campout
May 7-9 Spring Campout at Sleepy Hollow.
May 11 Class B – Merit badge work or plan for Spring Camporee campout
May 14–16 Council Spring Camporee ??
May 15 Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge ??
May 18 – Activity Night – Kickball or Ultimate Frizbee at Heritage Park @ 7:00 p.m.
May 25 Patrol Leader meeting @ 7 p.m.
May 26 Parent Meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
May 29 Wacousta Memorial Day Parade
June 1 – Class A
June 9–12 White Water Rafting
June 15 Class B
June 22 Class B
June 23 Parent Meeting
June 27–July 3 Northwoods
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
May 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Grand Ledge Library Volunteer work – Meet at the library at 10:00 AM on May 15. Please bring gloves to help spread mulch.
Pancake Breakfast – May 22 We will be serving breakfast from 8 – 10. This is a fundraising activity for Philmont. All scouts are welcome to come and help.
Chemistry Merit Badge – May 22nd
Registration/ check-in starts at 8:30am and the first part of the event starts at 9. Here is the link to the info and requirements. Mr. DeYoung has printed the work sheets off already. http://www2.chemistry.msu.edu/scouts/boyinfo.htm
White Water Rafting – June 9-12, 2010. A $25 deposit is due for each person. The cost will be about $110 per person. So far we have approximately 44 signed up to go. Potential activities/merit badges include: cave exploring, geology, rappelling, natural water slide.
Fish Fry – We need Scouts to sign up for the May fish fry. Please let Mrs. Fellows know if you can help. Remember, Troop 70 Scouts need to work at least two fish fries per season. According to my notes, the following Scouts have worked 2 to 4 fish fries so far this year: Luke A., Noah D., Ben L., Chris L., Nat F., Caleb S., Adam B., Mitchell H., Adam D., Jon W. (If you believe my numbers are incorrect, please let me know!). If you cannot make it for your shift, please try to find a replacement and/or contact Mrs. Fellows. Planning to eat - show up between 6:30 and 6:45 wearing your Class A uniform. Wear your Class B shirt for clean up which begins at 7:00 or shortly after. May 14th: Scouts: Matt L., Jon W., Nathaniel L. Adult: Doug L. Need at least 2 or 3 more scouts.
Northwoods – June 27 to July 3. The final payment is due May 4. Each scout owes $165 and an adult owes $75. It is not too late to sign up. So far we have 15 scouts and 6 parents signed up. For those who still want to take the swim test before camp, arrangements can be made to do so at the GL high school pool. Please contact Mr. Batz if you are interested in attending camp.
All Scouts and adults over the age of 18 will have to complete a new health history form. Go to: http://www.chiefokemosbsa.org/camping/northwoods/NRSiteMap.asp. Please include an enlarged copy of you insurance card with your health form paperwork.
Parents planning to attend camp need to complete a central registry clearance request with the Department of Human Services (DHS-194 form). For more information and how to contact your local DHS office, go to www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance .
Northwoods Special – July 4-10. For boys attending June 27-July 3, you can attend another week of Northwoods for $99. No adult leaders needed. Contact Mr. DeYoung or Mr. Batz for more information.
Spring Campout – May 7-9 at Sleepy Hollow. This campout is an excellent opportunity for the new Scouts to work on Tenderfoot requirements including knots, first aid, cooking, camping, totin’ chip, hiking, and physical fitness. More details such as what to pack and food arrangements will be covered at our May 4th meeting.
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge – We are still working on dates for this.
Grand Ledge Library – General service hours and Reading Merit Badge service hours are available for those interested in helping with the Wacousta Library sales. Volunteers are needed from 11:45 to 12:45 to help with clean up. Available dates include: May 15 and June 19. See Mrs. Lawson for more details.
Other Potential Merit Badges – Finger Printing, Railroading, and Cooking.
****New Committee Members Needed – We are in need of parent volunteers to take over the Committee Chairperson, Activity Coordinator positions, and to manage the Class B shirt and neckerchief supplies. See Mr. DeYoung if you are interested.
Calendar
May 3 and May 5 Railroad Merit Badge 6:00 PM 5309 Old Lansing Road
May 4 Class A – Plan for Sleepy Hollow campout and Board of Review, Election nominations.
May 7-9 Spring Campout at Sleepy Hollow.
May 11 Class A Small court of Honor for rank advancement only. Ballot elections. Jim W. coming to talk with Star and Life Scouts. Review campout with other scouts.
May 15 Grand Ledge Library mulch spreading
May 18 Activity night Kickball or Ultimate Frisbee at Heritage Park @ 7:00 p.m.
May 22 Pancake Breakfast and Chemistry Merit Badge
May 25 Patrol Leader meeting @ 7 p.m.
May 26 Parent Meeting 7 pm @ the church. All parents welcomed.
May 27 or 28 Flag raising Practice for Parade (depending on weather)
May 29 Wacousta Memorial Day Parade 11:00 meet at township
June 1 Class A
June 5 Wacousta Days volunteers see Mrs. Fellows if interested
June 9–12 White Water Rafting
June 15 Class B
June 22 Class B Plan for Northwoods
June 22 – 25 Volunteers needed for Bible school at St. Michael from 9 – 12 (you don’t have to come every day)
June 23 Parent Meeting
June 27–July 3
July 4 – 10 2nd Northwoods
July 6 Class A
July 13 Class B
July 20 Activity Night
July 24 – 31 Mackinaw Honor Guard
July 27 Patrol Meeting
July 28 Parent Meeting
August 3 Class A
August 10 Class B
August 17 Activity Night
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
June 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
White Water Rafting – June 9-12, 2010. We are leaving from the Flying J at 7 am. Boys who are doing the climbing merit badge need to be able to do the knots. Please go to laurelcavern.com and click on Boy Scout badges. On June 1 we will be going over trip, food, and items to bring. We will also review requirements for the geology and rappelling merit badges and clothes for cave exploring. After that we will gather up parent vehicle information for trip. Please bring this information to the meeting, we will need vehicle kind, make and year, number of safety belts, owner’s name, driver license #, liability insurance coverage for each person, liability insurance coverage for each accident, and liability insurance coverage for property damage. We will also need to know if everyone will be wearing a seat belt. You may also email Glenn at gdeyoung@msu.edu.
New Scout Leadership Positions – Senior Patrol Leader – Shawn D, Assistant Patrol Leader – Steven O, Scribe – Jon W, Quarter Master – Matt L, Historian – Adam B,
Librarian – Nathaniel L, Troop Guide – Mitchell H, and Den Chief – Adam B and Adam D.
Northwoods – June 27 to July 3. (Please turn in 2 copies of health forms, insurance cards (blown up), and adult clearance forms no later than June 15.) For those who still want to take the swim test before camp, arrangements can be made to do so at the GL high school pool. Please contact Mr. Batz if you are interested in attending camp.
All Scouts and adults over the age of 18 will have to complete a new health history form. Go to: http://www.chiefokemosbsa.org/camping/northwoods/NRSiteMap.asp. Please include an enlarged copy of you insurance card with your health form paperwork.
Parents planning to attend camp need to complete a central registry clearance request with the Department of Human Services (DHS-194 form). For more information and how to contact your local DHS office, go to www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance .
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge – The cost is $30 and you must attend all sessions. The dates for this are June 4, 5, 18, 19, and 26th. See calendar for times. We will meet at Lake Lansing. Take 69 to the East Lansing/ Marsh Rd Exit. You will turn left onto Marsh Rd. Then take Marsh Rd to Lake Lansing Rd. and turn left. Wear a pair of shoes that you can wet, a bathing suit, and bring a towel.
Grand Ledge Library – General service hours and Reading Merit Badge service hours are available for those interested in helping with the Wacousta Library sales. Volunteers are needed from 11:45 to 12:45 to help with clean up. Available dates include: June 19. See Mrs. Lawson for more details.
****New Committee Members Needed – We are in need of parent volunteers to take over the Committee Chairperson, Activity Coordinator positions, and to manage the Class B shirt and neckerchief supplies. See Mr. DeYoung if you are interested.
Calendar
May 28 Flag raising practice at the Wacousta Cemetery at 7:30
May 29 Wacousta Memorial Day Parade 11:00 meet at Township Hall at 10:30.
June 1 Class A- Go over White Water Rafting
June 4 Begin sailing merit badge 5:30 – 7:30
June 5 Small boat sailing 3 - 5
June 5 Wacousta Days volunteers see Mrs. Fellows if interested
June 8 No meeting
June 9–12 White Water Rafting
June 15 Class B – 6:00 Canoeing on river from Delta Parks to Grand Ledge
(Please turn in 2 copies of health forms, insurance cards (blown up), and adult clearance forms.)
June 18 Small boat sailing 5:30 – 7:30
June 19 Small boat sailing 3 - 5
June 22 Patrol Meeting
June 22 – 25 Volunteers needed for Bible school at St. Michael from 9 – 12 (you don’t have to come every day)
June 23 Parent Meeting
June 26 Small boat sailing 3 - 5
June 27 Troop leaves for Northwoods
We will meet at Township Hall by 7:30 am in Class A shirt (scarf not needed).
June 27–July 3 Northwoods
July 4 – 10 2nd Northwoods
July 6 Class A
July 13 Class B fly -fishing
July 20 Activity Night Dodge ball or Ultimate Frisbee
July 24 – 31 Mackinaw Honor Guard
July 27 Patrol Meeting
July 28 Parent Meeting
August 3 Class A Board of review and work on historic merit badge
August 10 Class B Fly-fishing or historic merit badge work or plan camp out.
August 13 – 15 Tentative Camp out at Ionia State Park
August 17 Plan picnic and ceremony for Sept. 7th
August 24 Activity night at Fun Tyme 6 pm
August 25 Parent meeting
Sept 7 Court of Honor and Picnic starts at 6:00
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
July 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
New Scout Leadership Positions – Senior Patrol Leader – Shawn D, Assistant Patrol Leader – Steven O, Scribe – Jon W, Quarter Master – Matt L, Historian – Adam B,
Librarian – Nathaniel L, Troop Guide – Mitchell H, and Den Chief – Adam B and Adam D.
Northwoods – Please meet at the Township Hall at 8:30 (note time change) and we will be leaving at 9:00. You should have received an email from Mr. Batz with all the Northwoods information. Please let Mr. Batz know if you didn’t receive this information.
Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge – The last session is June 26th 3 – 8. We will meet at Lake Lansing. Take 69 to the East Lansing/ Marsh Rd Exit. You will turn left onto Marsh Rd. Then take Marsh Rd to Lake Lansing Rd. and turn left. Wear a pair of shoes that you can wet, a bathing suit, and bring a towel.
Scouts please begin thinking of service project ideas to share with the troop.
Grand Ledge Library –We will be adding more volunteer dates soon.
****New Committee Members Needed – We are in need of parent volunteers to take over the Committee Chairperson, Activity Coordinator positions, and to manage the Class B shirt and neckerchief supplies. See Mr. DeYoung if you are interested. ***
Calendar
June 26 Small boat sailing 3 - 5
June 27 Troop leaves for Northwoods
We will meet at Township Hall by 8:30 am in Class A shirt (scarf not needed).
June 27–July 3 Northwoods
July 4 – 10 2nd week of Northwoods
July 6 Class A
July 13 Class B fly fishing demonstration
July 20 Activity Night Dodge ball or Ultimate Frisbee
July 24 – 31 Mackinaw Honor Guard
July 27 Patrol Meeting
July 28 Parent Meeting
August 3 Class A Board of review and work on historic merit badge
August 10 Class B Fly-fishing or historic merit badge work or plan camp out.
August 13 – 15 Tentative Camp out at Ionia State Park
August 17 Plan picnic and ceremony for Sept. 7th
August 24 Activity night at Fun Tyme 6 pm
August 25 Parent meeting
Sept 7 Court of Honor and Picnic starts at 6:00
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
August 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
This news letter is going to be short and sweet. We know all of you are enjoying summer vacation and the great summer weather. Here are a few reminders and calendar for the next couple of months.
Grand Ledge Art Fair. Troop 70 has been asked if we have any boys interested in earning service hours at the Grand Ledge Island Art Fair on Saturday, August 7.
Please see the following for details. Contact Dave Batz via email (batzman1@gmail.com) or phone (517) 614-2044 if you are interested or have questions.
If there is interest in the art fair, we should plan to respond to the coordinator by Monday, August 2.
Christmas Wreaths. Yes we know it’s the middle of summer but we are looking for a volunteer to lend us their pole barn or garage to build the wreaths. If you can help us on this would you please contact Mrs Lawson.
Troop Picnic and Court of Honor. Mark September 7th on your calendar for our annual end of summer potluck and Court of Honor beginning at 6:00 at Heritage Park. All family members are invited. The troop will provide the hot dogs.
Please bring a dish to pass, your own beverages and table service, lawn chairs, bug spray, a flashlight, and a good attitude from the first day of school! We have a HUGE number of merit badges, rank advancements and honors to bestow. You don’t want to miss it! Class A Uniforms a must.
Citizenship in the World. You have the opportunity to work on this merit badge on 9/1 at the Turner Dodge House. The cost is $4.00. if you are interested please contact Mrs Lawson to sign up.
Calendar
August 3 Class A Board of review and work on historic merit badge. Sign up for Art Fair
August 10 Class B - plan camp out and work on historic merit badge if time permits. If you need a Board of Review, please bring Class A.
August 13 – 15 Camp out at Sleepy Hollow State Park. Will include fishing, hiking, camping. Will work on rank advancement. More info at the August 3 Meeting.
August 17 - Communication Merit Badge Candidates will plan picnic and ceremony for Sept. 7th. We are planning a basket Ball game for the rest of the troop. If you need a Board of Review, please bring Class A.
August 25 Parent meeting
Sept 7 Court of Honor and Picnic starts at 6:00
Sept 14 Patrols work on upcoming activities for the next year i.e. activity night, camp outs, etc. This info will be use then during Patrol Leader Meetings.
Sept 21 Bike riding
Sept 28 Patrol Leader Meeting
Sept 29 Parent meeting
Upcoming events:
Fall Camporee -
Clare Witch Project
Fall Color Cruise Project
Popcorn Sales!!!
Winter Camp out
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
October 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Fall Camporee in Charlotte – “Remember Our Past”, Cost will be$10.00 plus food? This is a great one for all levels of Scouts.
Clare Witch Haunting – This is a great time to use your imagination and creative skills. Please come prepared with “realistic and workable” ideas to share for the weekend. So you can make plans to make props for the next meeting. Cost will be for food Saturday (breakfast and lunch).
Popcorn Sales – You can be selling scout popcorn. We do not have a due date for order forms yet.
Christmas Wreaths- Please get out there selling your wreaths. The forms are due Oct. 27th. If you have questions please contact Michelle L. at 627 – 5845.
**Philmont Expedition – A payment of $312.50 was due October 1st. Please bring money on Tuesday if you have not paid already. The final payment of $312.50 is due March 1, 2011.
Fish Fry – Our first Fisy Fry is on Oct. 8th. These scouts have signed up to participate: Jon W., Luke A., Gabe T., Christian G., Nathaniel F., and we need one more. Any takers? The adult volunteers are Jean F. and Gene W.
Opera House Presentation – We have been asked to prepare a 15-minute speech at the Opera House by the Mayor of Grand Ledge. All scouts attending will need to wear Class As. Mr. De Young will share more details later.
Scout Mom’s Night Out – We will be meeting at 7:00 at the Cancun Grill. No RSVP is needed but would be appreciated if we need to get reservations Please contact Michelle L. at 627 – 5845.
Winter Movie Night at NCG Cinema – On December 11, 2010 from midnight – 6:00 AM you have permission to stay up all night long. We have a rare opportunity to have the entire theater to ourselves. The cost is $25 per person. There is also a charge of $2.75 for as much popcorn and pop that you can handle.
Youth Protection Training - All scout parents that work with the scouts need to go online and take the Youth Protection Training update. This is required for all registered volunteers and all merit badge counselors (even chauffeurs and chaperones. Please bring a copy of the completed training for our records. Thanks! Go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
This committee will work with boys to help them plan camping and fun time activities. This will also help set up scouting challenges at regular meetings to reinforce what scouting is. Please contact Mrs. Ainslie.
Calendar
Oct 5 Class B Go over Fall Camporee & Clare Witch (Oct.22-24) Younger scouts will be finishing up Physical Fitness.
Oct 12 Class B Work on pros for Clare Witch
Oct 15 – 17 Fall Camporee
Oct 19 Final prep work for Clare Witch and discuss elections
Oct 20 Scout Mom’s Night Out 7:00 at Cancun Grill
Oct 22 – 24 Clare Witch Haunting
Oct 26 Patrol Meeting 7:00 - All patrol leaders must attend.
Oct 27 Parent Meeting at 7:00 everyone is welcome
Nov 2 Class A Opera House presentation
Nov 9 Class A Elections
Nov 16 Patrol Meeting - All patrol leaders must attend.
Nov 17 Parent Meeting
Nov 13 – 14 Wreath Building and Show n Sell for Philmont (we think)
Nov 20 Wreath Building for Wreath pre-sales
BSA Troop 70
Wacousta, Michigan
November 2010 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Popcorn Sales – Orders are DUE by Nov. 2. Please contact Mr. Smith at (517) 204-5284 if you have orders.
Wreath Sales - Orders were DUE Oct. 27. Please contact Mrs. Lawson at 627–5845 with the quantity of wreaths you need. Wreath building will be Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 am - 2 pm and Sunday, Nov. 21 from 1 - 3 pm. Wreath building will take place at the Momber's (3896 East Saginaw Hwy). Please call Mr. Momber at (517) 204-3463 if you are unable to make the times noted or have any questions.
High Adventure Scouts Wreath Sales - Wreath Show and Sell's are planned for the Philmont Scouts. Scouts will build wreaths on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 10am – noon. Storefront sales are planned for two-hour shifts from 12 – 4 pm on the Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, and 27. Please contact Mr. Momber at (517) 204-3463 or Mr. DeYoung to sign up. This is an excellent way to raise funds for the trip. (Philmont Expedition – The final payment of $312.50 is due March 1, 2011.)
Opera House Presentation – The Nov. 2 meeting will be held at the Opera House in Grand Ledge. The Mayor of Grand Ledge has asked Troop 70, Troop 645, and the Explorers to present a History of Scouting in the area to the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society. All scouts attending need to wear Class A uniforms and should arrive by 7:15 for the program that will begin at 7:30 pm.
Troop Elections – Elections will be held at the Nov. 9 meeting. Nominees need to understand the responsibilities and duties of the position they seek and plan to follow through with their commitment (e.g., patrol leaders or assistant patrol leaders attending the monthly patrol leader meeting). Mr. DeYoung plans to have descriptions of the various positions available at the Nov. 2 meeting.
Fish Fry – Our next Fish Fry is on Nov. 12. The following scouts have signed up to participate: Luke A., Christian G., Nathaniel L., Matt L., Nic L., and Alex T. The adult volunteers are Mrs. Fellows and Mr. Lloyd. If you cannot make it for your shift, please try to find a replacement and contact Mrs. Fellows.
Silver Bells in the City – Mrs. Ainslie is working with the River Walk Theater and looking for volunteers for the evening of Nov 19 between 6 pm and 8:30 pm. This will count toward community service. Contact Mrs. Ainslie for more details.
Cookie Night - We will be assembling cookie plates for seniors at the Dec. 14 meeting. Please bring 2 dozen, pre-decorated holiday cookies and 4 greeting cards. The meeting will start at 6:30 with pizza and soda for the workers. The assembled cookie trays will be distributed at Serenity Place in Grand Ledge on Dec 15. We will need volunteers to pick up the boys after school. Additional details to follow.
OKPIK Cold Weather Camping Training – Session 1 (indoor training) will be held Saturday, Dec. 4 from 8 am to 5 pm. Training will teach cold weather camping skills, demonstrations, equipment displays. Session 2 will involve camping outdoors at Northwoods the weekend of Jan.21-23, 2011. Anyone planning to attend the outdoor camping must attend Session 1.
Winter Movie Night at NCG Cinema – On Dec. 11, 2010 from midnight – 6:00 am you have permission to stay up all night long. We have a rare opportunity to have the entire theater to ourselves. The cost is $25 per person. There is also a charge of $2.75 for as much popcorn and pop that you can handle.
Youth Protection Training - is required for all registered leaders and merit badge counselors (even chauffeurs and chaperones). If you have not completed the online course in the last two years, you need to do so. Leaders and merit badge counselors who do not update their youth protection training will be removed from the charter and merit badge counselor list. Youth protection training is hihly recommended for all adults involved scouts. Please bring a copy of the completed training for our records. Go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx
Renewal Fees – We will soon be in the process of renewing the troop memberships. The Boys Scouts of America has increased the cost of membership per boy and leader. Therefore, the cost to renew for 2011 will be $35 per boy and $50 per family. This is an increase of $5 from last year. The troop covers the cost of leaders.
**Outdoor Activity Committee needed. This committee will work with boys to help them plan camping and fun time activities. This will also help set up scouting challenges at regular meetings to reinforce what scouting is. Please contact Mrs. Ainslie.
Reimbursement for Transporting the Troop Trailer
Some concern was raised about the boys having to cover the cost of pulling the trailer to Northwoods this past summer. After much discussion at the October parent meeting, the following motion was passed:
For any trip taking the troop trailer more than a 50-mile radius of Wacousta, the troop shall stand the cost of transporting the trailer; otherwise, we will rely on the goodwill of the person transporting the trailer to stand the cost.
The decision to have the boys who attended Northwoods this past summer cover the cost of transporting the trailer will stand. Please contact Mr. Lawson if you have any questions about amounts owed or if you are unable to cover the cost.
Calendar
Nov 2 Class A - Opera House presentation (arrive by 7:15; presentation at 7:30)
Nov 9 Class A - Troop Elections and 100th year merit badge workshops (newly elected will decide the next patrol meeting date)
Nov 12 Fish Fry
Nov 13 Wreath Building and Storefront Wreath Sales for Philmont Scouts
Nov 14 Storefront Wreath Sales – Philmont Scouts
Nov 16 Patrol Meeting or ZapZone – (All patrol leaders must attend patrol meeting)
Nov 17 Parent Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Nov 20 & Nov 21 Wreath Building for pre-sales
Nov 20 & Nov 21 Storefront Wreath Sales – Philmont Scouts
Nov 26 & Nov 27 Storefront Wreath Sales – Philmont Scouts
Nov 30 Patrol Meeting or ZapZone – (All patrol leaders must attend patrol meeting)
Dec 7 Class A – Board of Review & Historic Merit Badges (meeting in the Chapel)
Dec 10 Fish Fry
Dec 14 Class B – Cookie night at 6:30 pm, details above
Dec 15 Deliver cookies, details above
Dec 29 Parent Meeting 7 pm at the DeYoungs'. B.Y.O.A., B. or C. (Appetizer, Beverage or Cookie) and help celebrate another successful year!
