March Newsletter
Announcements an Activities
Philmont Expedition – The final payment of $312.50 was due March 1, 2011. If you have any health issues especially foot related start to address them now. Now is the time to start getting physical (walking, jogging, biking, swimming, …).
Reminder to all scouts: New physicals are needed every year for Northwoods and Philmont. Now is an ideal time to make an appointment with your Doctor.
Reminder to Northwoods participating Parents – 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 DHS-194 form and send it (or hand deliver it) with a copy of your driver’s license to your local Dept. of Human Services office. See www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance for information on central registry clearance requests and how to contact the local DHS.
Northwoods Camp – We will start signing up for Northwoods in February. The first payment of $75 for each scout and $55 for each parent is due March 8th. We are scheduled to go June 26th – July 2nd. The final balance for each scout is $175 and parent is $110. This is due May 10. The second week is July 24 – 30th for $99.
Fish Fry March 11 -Participating scouts are: Steven O., Mitchell H., Mitchell K., Dan C., Danny K., and Adam B. The adult volunteers are Graham C. and Dan K.
Fish Fry – April 8 – Participating scouts are: Shawn D., Adam D., Danny K., Tyler S., and Caleb S.. Adult volunteers: Dan K and Glenn D.
Fish Fry – May 13 – Steven O., Shawn D., and Adam D. We are looking for 3 more.
Adult volunteer: Glenn D. We also need one more adult volunteer.
Adult CPR/First Aid Training – Any adult interested in participating please contact Dave Batz at 614 – 2044.
Spaghetti Dinner – March 26 is the date of our annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. All scouts and parents are required to work. The training for the Spaghetti Dinner is scheduled for March 22 at 6:30. All scouts are required to attend the training. There will be pizza and soda served by the scouts.
Quiet Water Symposium - Our scouts have the opportunity to volunteer at the March 5 Quiet Water Symposium. Help is needed throughout the day. Come and help for part of the day or all.
Set-up: 7:30 – 9:00
Seminars: 9 – 5
Clean-up 5 -7
Bring $3.00 for lunch
**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.
Calendar of Events
March 1: 7:00(Class A)Troop Meeting Introduce new scouts and work with new scouts
March 5: Quiet Water Symposium
March 8: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting
Discuss uniform inspection and work with new scouts.
March 15: 7:00 (Class A)Rank Advancement,Patrol Leader Meeting
March 22: 6:30 (Class B)Troop Meeting
Practice for spaghetti dinner
March 23: 7:00 Parent Meeting
March 24: Beagle Crossover, if necessary.
March 26: Spaghetti Dinner
(Class B, tucked in, with a belt, if scout does not have a belt one will be provided)
April 4-8: Spring Break, possible merit badges at Turner Dodge House (American Heritage and Citizenship in the ???)
April 5: No Meeting
April 12: 7:00 (Class A)Troop Meeting, Uniform Inspection
(Class A with neckerchief)
April 19: 7:00 Patrol Leader Meeting
April 26: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting
April 27: 7:00 Parent Meeting
May 3: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting-Finalize plans for camp out. Practice setting up tents
May 6-8: Campout at Ionia State Park
May 10: 7:00 (Class A)Troop Meeting Elections and evaluation of camp out
May 17: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting Practice marching for Memorial Day Parade, work with new scouts on physical fitness, and kickball.
May 18: 6:30 – 8:30 Open Swim at Grand Ledge High School and Northwoods Swimming Tests
May 20-22: Mawanjidiwin District Spring Camporee
May 24: 7:00 Patrol Leader Meeting
May 25: 7:00 Parent Meeting
May 28: Memorial Day Parade – Meet at Wacousta Township Hall at 10:30
June 16-July 1: Philmont
June 26-July 2: Northwoods
July 16 – 23: Mackinac Honor Guard
April Newsletter
“A boy carries out suggestions more wholeheartedly when he understands their aim.”
– Sir Robert Baden Powell
Announcements and Activities
Philmont Expedition – Now is the time to start getting physical (walking, jogging, biking, swimming).
Reminder to all scouts - New physicals are needed every year for Northwoods and Philmont. Now is an ideal time to make an appointment with your Doctor.
Reminder to Northwoods participating Parents – 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 DHS-194 form and send it (or hand deliver it) with a copy of your driver’s license to your local Dept. of Human Services office. See www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance for information on central registry clearance requests and how to contact the local DHS.
Northwoods Camp – Please be sure that you have made your first payment if you are going. The payment is $75 for each scout and $25 for each parent it was due March 8th. We are scheduled to go June 26th – July 2nd. The final balance for each scout is $175 and parent is $85. This is due May 10. The second week is July 24 – 30th for $99.
It is not too late to sign up for Northwoods. It would be an extra $10 if you are not a new scout.
*** If you have any questions about Northwoods from now until April 12th please email Bruce Dudley and Dave Batz. ***
Nuclear Science Badge
This will be held on April 9. Registration is from 8:30 – 9:30. We will meet at the Cyclotron. Maps and more info. to come.
Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser for Philmont
This will take place on April 16 from 8 – 11. Any scouts that are interested may contact Mr. Batz or Mr. De Young. All Philmont scouts are required to participate.
Reading & Scholarship Merit Badges
Reading - 10-12 noon, Saturday April 23 at GLADL in Wacousta. Up to 8 scouts can attend. Scouts are advised to download the merit badge workbook from meritbadge.org to use during the session; Scouts sign up at the Troop meeting.
Prerequisites: Scouts complete registration for a library card (or bring their current library card) and Internet permission form from GLADL in advance.
Scholarship - 10 -12 noon on Saturday, April 30th at GLADL in Wacousta. Up to 8 scouts can attend. Scouts are advised to download the merit badge workbook from meritbadge.org to use during the session; Scouts sign up at the Troop meeting.
Prerequisites: Scouts complete registration for a library card (or bring their current library card) and Internet permission form from GLADL in advance. Scouts must bring a copy of their most recent report card, showing two or more semesters/trimesters to review with MB counselor and your planner (or copy several pages from it).
Both Merit Badges require work (mostly reading and writing reports) beyond what will be covered in the session. I can go over the work as the Scouts complete it at regular Troop meetings, or schedule a follow-up session as needed. You can contact Mrs. Fellows at mjfellows@arialink.com or by phone) or sign up at the April 12 Troop meeting.
Communications Merit Badge
Mrs. Totte would like to meet with all of her current Communication Badge workers on April 12th to check on your progress.
Fish Fry
April 8 – Participating scouts are: Shawn D., Adam D., Danny K., Tyler S., and Caleb S.
Adult volunteers: Dan K and Glenn D.
May 13 – Steven O., Shawn D., and Adam D. We are looking for 3 more scouts.
Adult volunteer: Glenn D. We also need one more adult volunteer.
Adult CPR/First Aid Training
We are going to postpone this until August. If you are still interested please contact Dave Batz at 614 - 2044.
Calendar of Events
April
April 4-8: Spring Break, possible merit badges at Turner Dodge House
April 5: No Meeting
April 9: Nuclear Science Merit Badge
April 12: 7:00 (Class A)Troop Meeting, Review Uniform Inspection Requirements
April 16: Pancake Breakfast
April 19: 7:00 Patrol Leader Meeting
April 23: Reading Merit Badge
April 26: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting- Plan for May campout
April 27: 7:00 Parent Meeting
April 30: Scholarship Merit Badge
May
May 3: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting-Finalize plans for camp out. Practice setting up tents
May 6-8: Campout at Ionia State Park
May 10: 7:00 (Class A)Troop Meeting Elections, Uniform Inspection, and evaluation of camp out
May 17: 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting Practice marching for Memorial Day Parade, work with new scouts on physical fitness, and kickball.
May 18: 6:30 – 8:30 Open Swim at Grand Ledge High School and Northwoods Swimming Tests
May 20-22: Mawanjidiwin District Spring Camporee
May 24: 7:00 Patrol Leader Meeting
May 25: 7:00 Parent Meeting
May 28: Memorial Day Parade – Meet at Wacousta Township Hall at 10:30
June/July
June 16 - July 1: Philmont
June 26 - July 2: Northwoods
July 16 - July 23: Mackinac Honor Guard
Thanks for a great Spaghetti Dinner!!
May 2011
“The more responsibility the Scoutmaster gives his patrol leaders, the more they will respond.”
– Sir Robert Baden Powell
Announcements and Activities
Northwoods
Reminder to all scouts - New physicals are needed every year for Northwoods and Philmont. Now is an ideal time to make an appointment with your Doctor.
Reminder to Northwoods participating Parents – 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 DHS-194 form and send it (or hand deliver it) with a copy of your driver’s license to your local Dept. of Human Services office. See www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance for information on central registry clearance requests and how to contact the local DHS.
Northwoods Camp – We are scheduled to go June 26th – July 2nd. The final balance for each scout is $175 and parent is $85. This is due May 3. The second week is July 24 – 30th for $99. It is not too late to sign up for
Northwoods. It would be an extra $10 if you are not a new scout.
*** If you have any questions about Northwoods from now
please email Bruce Dudley or Dave Batz. ***
Nuclear Science & Scholarship Merit Badges
Nuclear Science Badge - This will be held on May 7
Registration is from 8:30 – 9:30. We will meet at the Cyclotron.
Maps and more information to come. Scholarship Merit Badge
Scholarship - 10 -12 noon on Saturday, April 30th at GLADL in
Wacousta for the 6 scouts that have signed up already. Scouts are
advised to download the merit badge workbook from
meritbadge.org to use during the session.
Prerequisites - Scouts complete registration for a library card (or
bring their current library card) and Internet permission form from
GLADL in advance. Scouts must bring a copy of their most recent
report card, showing two or more semesters/trimesters to review with
MB counselor and your planner (or copy several pages from it).
phone.
May 6 – 8 Campout - Our May campout will be held at Ionia State Park. The facility is called Beechwood East. A contact number is (616) 527 – 3750. We will be meeting at the Township Hall on Friday at 6:30 PM and leave at 7:00. We will then return on Sunday between 12 and 12:30. Be sure to bring in items listed on the attachment.
Fish Fry
May 13 – Steven O., Shawn D., Noah D., and Adam D. We are looking for 2 more.
Adult volunteer: Glenn D. We also need one more adult volunteer.
Adult CPR/First Aid Training
We are going to postpone this until August. If you are still interested please contact Dave Batz at 614 - 2044.
Calendar of Events
April
April 30 - Scholarship Merit Badge
May
May 3 - 7:00 Class B (red shirts) Plan for camp out
May 6-8 - Campout at Ionia State Park
May 7 - Nuclear Science
May 7 - Mackinaw Honor Guard
May 10 - 7:00 Class A (uniform shirt and scarf) Troop Meeting- Elections, Inspections, Awards
May 17 - 7:00 (Class B)Troop Meeting Practice marching for Memorial Day Parade, work with new scouts on physical fitness and kickball.
May 18 - 6:30 – 8:30 Open Swim at Grand Ledge High School and Northwoods Swimming Tests
May 20-22 - Mawanjidiwin District Spring Camporee
May 24 - 7:00 Patrol Leader Meeting
May 25 - 7:00 Parent Meeting
May 28 - Memorial Day Parade – Meet at Wacousta Township
Hall at 10:30
June
June 7 - Class A
June 14 - Class B
June 21 - Activity Night
June 23 - Forestry
June 28 - Patrol Meeting
June 29 - Parent Meeting
July
June 16-July 1 - Philmont
June 26-July 2 - Northwoods
July 16 – 23 - Mackinac Honor Guard
June 2011
“I can't say I was ever lost, but I was bewildered once for three days.”
Announcements and Activities
Northwoods - Reminder to all scouts: Get your health forms in. New physicals are needed every year for Northwoods and Philmont. Now is an ideal time to make an appointment with your Doctor.
Reminder to Northwoods participating Parents – 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 DHS-194 form and send it (or hand deliver it) with a copy of your driver’s license to your local Dept. of Human Services office. See www.michigan.gov/canregistryclearance for information on central registry clearance requests and how to contact the local DHS.
Northwoods Camp – We are scheduled to go Sunday, June 26th – July 2nd. The second week is July 24 – 30th for $99.
*** If you have any questions about Northwoods from now please email Bruce Dudley or Dave Batz.
Philmont Meeting – This Thursday, June 2 at 7 at Spagnuolo’s house.
Nuclear Science – If you attended the Jan. 1st tour of the cyclotron at MSU and you are interested in earning the nuclear science badge please plan on attending meetings on July 12 and July 23 with Mr. Lawson.
Forestry Merit Badge – If you are planning on attending on June 23 with Dan DiPietro please bring snacks, money for fast food or a sack lunch, drinking water, hard hat, safety glasses (if you have them), spiral notebook, pencil or pen, and rain gear (if needed). Please meet at the township at 7:45 and will return around 5:30.
Adult CPR/First Aid Training – We are going to postpone this until August. If you are still interested please contact Dave Batz at 614 - 2044.
Calendar of Events
June
June 7: No meeting
June 14: Class A Court of Honor
June 21: Class B Northwoods Meeting, Totin’ Chip
June 23: Forestry Merit Badge
June 28: No Patrol Meeting
June 29: No Parent Meeting
July
July 5: No Meeting
July 12: Class B Physical Fitness, Nuclear Science
July 16: 23 Honor Guard
July 23: Nuclear Science at Church 2 – 4 PM
July 19: Tubing Trip TBD, more details to come
July 26: Canoeing Trip at 6 at Delta Mills Park
July 27: Parent Meeting 7
July 27: Service hours for Reading Merit Badge (more info. to come)
August
August 2: Class A, Inspection, Half hour movie (Wilderness Video)
August 5 – 7: Space Jam
August 9: Class B, Trailer cleaning and organization
August 16: Park Day, TBD
August 26 - 28: PJ Hoffmaster, TBD
August 23: Patrol Meeting @ 7
August 24: Parent Meeting @ 7
August
Announcements and Activities
Troop Mapping 2012 – Attached to the August Newsletter e-mail, you will find a survey. To help your Patrol and Troop plan activities for the next year (and make scouting the kind of experience you want it to be), please tell us what activities you would like to do in the next year. Please consider the reasonableness of your requests, but at the same time do not be afraid to be bold and different about your ideas. Please contact Mr. DeYoung at (517) 626-2494 or Caleb S. or Adam B. if you have questions. Plan to turn in your survey at one of the August meetings.
Island Art Fair – Several boys signed up to help pass out maps and fliers at the Island Art Fair on Saturday, August 6. Contact Mr. Batz (614-2044) if you are interested in earning service hours. Volunteers may still be needed for the shifts beginning at 12:00. Plan to wear your Class A shirt (neckerchief not required).
Truck Transportation Merit Badge – The merit badge will be taught on Saturday, September 24 at the Meijer Distribution Center (3303 S Creyts) from 1:00 to 4:00. The merit badge counselor is Donald W Pratt III. If interested, call (616) 889-8626. Class size is limited to the first 30 scouts.
Forestry Merit Badge – Be sure to complete and turn in any outstanding requirements.
Nuclear Science Merit Badge – The final class session still needs to be re-scheduled with Mr. Lawson. Stay tuned for more details.
Calendar
Aug 6 Class A – Island Art Fair Service Hours (10 AM to 5 PM)
Aug 9 Class B – Organize tents and Scout Activities (7:00 at church)
Aug 16 Activity Night – To be determined at the Aug 9
Aug 23 Patrol Leader Meeting (7:00 at church)
Aug 24 Parent Meeting (7:00 at church)
Sep 6 No Meeting (first day of school)
Sep 10 Court of Honor – Troop picnic – Heritage Park
Sep 13 Class A – Review the summer & kick off the new year (7:00 at church).
Sep 20 Class B – Fingerprinting merit badge & other merit badges (7:00 at church)
Sep 27 Patrol Leader Meeting (7:00 at church)
Sep 28 Parent Meeting (7:00 at church)
September
Announcements and Activities
Troop Survey 2012 – To help your Patrol and Troop plan activities for the next year (and make scouting the kind of experience you want it to be), please tell us what activities you would like to do in the next year. Please consider the reasonableness of your requests, but at the same time do not be afraid to be bold and different about your ideas. Please contact Mr. DeYoung at (517) 626-2494 or Caleb S. or Adam B. if you have questions. Plan to turn in your survey at the next meeting, which is the Court of Honor (if you haven’t already done so). There will be extra copies at the Court of Honor. Thanks!
September 10 Court of Honor – This is our annual end of the summer potluck and Court of Honor from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the church. All family members are invited. The troop will provide the hot dogs, water, and lemonade. We will also have cake and ice cream after the ceremony.
Please bring a dish to pass, your own beverages (if you don’t want water or lemonade), table service, and a good attitude from the first week of school. We have a number of merit badges, rank advancements, and honors to bestow. You don’t want to miss it. Class A uniforms a must.
Truck Transportation Merit Badge – The merit badge will be taught on Saturday, September 24 at the Meijer Distribution Center (3303 S Creyts) from 1:00 to 4:00. The merit badge counselor is Donald W Pratt III. If interested, call (616) 889-8626. Class size is limited to the first 30 scouts.
Nuclear Science Merit Badge – The final class session still needs to be re-scheduled with Mr. Lawson. Anyone that attended the first night: your homework was to find three nuclear occupations. You should also research the school requirements and skills for each position. Stay tuned for more details.
Clare Witch Haunting – This is a great time to use your imagination and creative skills. We will once again be going to Camp Rotary to put on a safe Halloween Experience with an evening of excitement and spooky fun for the whole family. The troop will plan and prepare props for the event.
Northwoods – If you left something at Northwoods it is with the council. Please see earlier email for details.
Calendar
Sep 6 No Meeting (first day of school)
Sep 10 Class A Court of Honor – Troop picnic at the church from 6 – 8 PM.
Sep 13 Class A – Review the summer & Troop Surveys, Wreath prices (7:00 @ church)
Sep 17 Camp Kiwanis service project – clean trails (would qualify for Philmont 50 miles)
October Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Biking Trip – We will meet at the Township Hall at 5:30 on Friday. Be sure to bring warm clothes! You will need layers of clothing for the bike ride and layers of clothing for sleeping. A knit hat would be great to have for sleeping.
Nuclear Science Merit Badge – The final class session will be on October 18th. Anyone that attended the first night: your homework was to find three nuclear occupations. You should also research the school requirements and skills for each position.
Clare Witch Haunting – It is not too late to sign up! This is a great time to use your imagination and creative skills. We will once again be going to Camp Rotary to put on a safe Halloween Experience with an evening of excitement and spooky fun for the whole family. The troop will plan and prepare props for the event. The departure time will be determined later. Will arrive home on Sunday by noon.
Volunteer Needed ASAP – The troop is looking for a parent to organize the wreath storefront sales. This means you would be coordinating where and what time the scouts would be selling the wreaths and getting scouts signed up to cover the times allotted. The scouts have already picked the days. You may refer to Steve M. for questions and mentoring.
Pole Barn Needed! – Our troop is in need of a pole barn for wreath building. The dates we are looking to build the wreaths are Nov 12, 13, 19, and 20.
Fish Fry October 14th
Scouts: Noah D, Alex T, Nat F, Gabe T, Caleb S, Christian G, Alex B.
Adults: Mr. Dudley and Mrs. Fellows
Calendar
September
Sep 30 – Oct 2 - Cycling MB/Camping Totte’s cabin
October
Oct 4 - Class A - Knife Safety Review and Plan for Clare Witch
Oct 11 - Class B - Work on Clare Witch, we will also be cleaning the church garden. Please bring any gardening tools and gloves if you have them.
Oct 14 - Fish Fry (See details above)
Oct 18 - Class B - Work on Clare Witch (planning food), Merit Badges (Personal Management and Nuclear Science), Scout Position information distributed for elections
Oct 21 – 23 - Clare Witch at Camp Rotary in Clare (weather dependent, rain date is 22 and 23)
Oct 25 - Patrol Meeting (7:00 @ church)
Oct 26 - Parent Meeting (7:00 @ church)
November
Nov 1 - Class B - Fingerprinting merit badge, Personal Management, Nominations for upcoming elections
Nov 8 - Class A - Elections, Patrol Flag discussion
Nov 11 - Fish Fry
Nov 14 - Trying to plan a planetarium trip sometime this week
Nov 12 – 13 - Wreath building, storefront wreath sales, times TBD
Nov 19 – 20 - Wreath building
Nov 22 - No meeting
Nov 23, 25, and 26 - Storefront wreath sales
Nov 29 - Patrol leader meeting
Nov 30 - Parent meeting
November 2011 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Popcorn Sales - Orders are due by Tuesday, Nov. 1st. Please contact Mr. Smith at (517) 204-5284 if you have questions or orders.
Wreath Orders – Orders were due Oct. 25th; however, it is not too late to contact Mrs. Lawson at (517) 627-5845 if you missed the date. Please do so ASAP.
Fish Fry - Nov. 11 volunteers: Adam B., Gabe T., Chris L., Nathaniel L., and Mr. Batz. We need two more scouts and one adult to volunteer. If you have not signed up to work at a fish fry, please do so at the next meeting. Remember all scouts are expected to help out. It is important that you show up to work on the dates you sign up for. If you cannot make it for your shift, you need to find a replacement. Contact Mrs. Fellows if you have questions. If you plan to eat, show up around 6:30. Wear your Class B t-shirt for clean-up which begins 7:00 or shortly after.
Troop Nominations and Elections – Nominations for troop positions will be held on Nov 8th. Nominees need to understand the responsibilities and duties of the position they seek and plan to follow through with their commitment (e.g., SPL and Patrol Leaders, or their assistants must attend monthly patrol leader meetings). Position descriptions will be provided Nov. 1st. Elections will take place on Nov. 15th.
Wreath Building and Storefront Sales –Wreath building will take place at the Mombers' (3896 East Saginaw Hwy) on Nov. 12 (9 a.m. to noon) for store front sales. We will also build on Nov. 19 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to fill your wreath orders. Please call Steve at 627-0485 if you get lost or need specific directions.
Store front sales are planned for Nov. 12, 13, 25, and 26. Sign-up sheets will be available at the Troop meetings. Scouts will share the store front profits based on the number of hours they help with sales and building the wreaths.
MSU Planetarium – We are planning to visit the planetarium on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4:00 PM. Cost: Adults $3, Students $3.50, Kids under 13 $2. Now playing Relics of the Big Bang which illustrates the monumental scale of a project that extends from Geneva, Switzerland to East Lansing. Along the way, the audience is invited to take a closer look at the Large Hadron Collider, the ATLAS detector, and to learn more about dark matter, the Higgs particle, and other fascinating physical mysteries. This show was produced locally by students and staff at MSU.
Pictures Wanted – The following Scouts are looking for pictures to include in their upcoming Eagle Court of Honor ceremonies: Steven Openlander, Luke Ainslie, Rich Momber, and Dan Crabtree. Steven will need any pictures you have very soon.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor - Steven Openlander will be holding his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the Wacousta United Methodist Church on November 20th at 3:00PM. Congratulations Steven for earning the rank of Eagle Scout!
Scout Awards – Have you earned any of the following awards: Totin' Chip, Firem'n Chit, BSA Lifeguard, Den Chief Service Award, Kayaking BSA, Mile Swim, Paul Bunyan Woodsman, Snorkeling BSA, World Conservation Award, or Leave No Trace? If you have, please let Mr. Grant know so he can update your records on the BSA website. He will need to know the date you earned the award.
Renewal Fees – We will soon be in the process of renewing the troop memberships. Anticipated membership cost will be approximately $35 per boy and $50 per family. The Trop covers the cost of leaders.
Calendar
November
Nov 1 - Class B Fingerprinting & Personal Management Merit Badges, Troop Positions
Nov 8 - Class A Nominations for Troop Positions, Patrol Flag discussion
Nov 11 - Fish Fry
Nov 12 - Wreath building for storefront sales 9am – Noon
Nov 13 - MSU Planetarium @ 4:00 (see details above)
Nov 15 - Elections, game at Township Hall
Nov 12&13 - Wreath sales – storefront; Saturday 12-6PM and Sunday 10am-4PM
Nov 19 - Wreath building for pre-orders (see details above)
Nov 20 - Eagle Court of Honor for Steven Openlander at 3:00 PM
Nov 22 - No meeting
Nov 25 & 26 - Storefront wreath sales, 10am-4PM
Nov 29 - Patrol leader meeting, 7:00 at church
Nov 30 - Parent meeting, 7:00 at church (all welcome)
December
Dec 1 - Scout Mom's Night Out at Cancun Grill 7:00 PM
Dec 6 - Class A Merit Badge - Nuclear Science, Personal Management, etc.
Dec 9 - Fish Fry
Dec 13 - Cookie Night – 6:30PM for pizza, assemble trays afterward.
Dec 15 - Deliver cookies after school (volunteers for transportation needed)
Dec 19-30 - Holiday Break
Dec 20 - Sledding at Fitzgerald Park, 1-4PM (if snow); Bowling at Royal Scot (if no snow)
Dec 28 - Parent Meeting at DeYoungs' House – (social night – details TBD)
January
Jan 13-15 - Winter campout – Camp Rotary (tentative)
February
Feb - Luge, date TBD
December 2011 Newsletter
Announcements and Activities
Popcorn Available – We still have popcorn available for sale – primarily the microwave variety. Contact Mr. Smith at 626-2644 for more information.
Wreath Sales – Please plan to turn in proceeds from wreath orders at one of the next two Troop meetings. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Lawson at 627-5845.
Fish Fry – Our next Fish Fry is on Dec. 9.
Scouts scheduled to work: Matt L., Nic L., Mitchell H., Ray M., Cyrus P., and Michael B.
Adult volunteers: Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Prame.
If you cannot make it for your shift, it is your responsibility to find a replacement. You should also inform Mrs. Fellows of your replacement. Plan to wear your red Class B shirt.
Order of the Arrow (OA) – Jason Kerschke, Migisins District Executive, will join our meeting on December 6 to share information about OA and help with elections. Scouts must be First Class rank or higher and meet a few other requirements to be considered. If interested in OA membership, plan to attend the meeting to get more information.
Cookie Night - We will be assembling cookie plates for seniors at the Dec. 13 meeting. Please bring 2-3 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 Thursday, Dec 15. We will need volunteers to pick up the boys after school. For more information, please refer to the Cookie Night email that was sent out on Dec. 2 or contact Mrs. Fellows.
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge – Have you earned this Eagle required merit badge yet? If not, two dates have been scheduled at the Turner Dodge House – December 22 from 11:00 to 1:00 and February 4 from 2:30 to 4:30. The cost is $4 per scout and $2 per adult attending. Sign-up sheets will be available at the next Troop meeting.
New Renewal Fees – We will are in the process of renewing the troop memberships. The cost to renew for 2012 is $30 per boy and $45 per family. This is the same as last year. The troop covers the cost of leaders.
Merit Badge Counselors – If you have been approved to be a merit badge counselor please check the Troop's website (http://www.wacoustatroop70.org) to verify that we have you listed. If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor, please
consider checking out the following website to see what merit badge(s) you may have a skill that you can share with the scouts (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/
AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges.aspx).
Scout Books – This is a reminder that Scouts should bring their Scout books to all meetings and activities to ensure achievements get signed-off. Be sure to label your book - name and troop number (and consider contact information).
Calendar
December
Dec 6 Class A – OA elections; Merit Badges - Nuclear Science, Personal Mgm't; winter campout sign-up.
Dec 9 Fish Fry.
Dec 13 Cookie Night – 6:30pm for pizza, assemble trays afterward (details above); Brief Patrol Leader meeting.
Dec 15 (Thursday) Deliver cookies after school (volunteers for transportation needed)
Dec 19-30 Holiday Break
Dec 20 Sledding at Fitzgerald Park, 1-4pm (if snow); Bowling at Royal Scot (if no snow)
Dec 22 Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, 11:00-1:00 at Turner Dodge House
Dec 28 Parent Meeting/Social Night, 7 pm at the DeYoungs' - B.Y.O.(A.,B.,C) (Appetizer, Beverage or Cookie) - help celebrate another successful year!
January
Jan 3 Class A –Plan for winter campout; Rank Advancement; Patrol Flags
Jan 10 Class B – Finalize campout plans; Merit Badge work
Jan 13-15 Winter campout – Camp Rotary
Jan 17 Class B – Rank advancement – senior scouts work with younger scouts
Jan 24 Patrol Leader meeting – 7pm
Jan 25 Parent meeting – 7pm
February
Feb Luge, date TBD
Feb 4 Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, 2:30-4:30 at Turner Dodge House
Results of Troop Elections
SPL – Nat F.
ASPL – Alex T.
Troop Guide – Adam D.
Librarian – Matt L.
Quartermaster – Nic L.
Scribe – Caleb S.
Historian – Shawn D.
