Regular meetings are held on Tuesday nights at the Wacousta United Methodist Church from 7 to 8:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.
The first Tuesday is the general troop meeting - Class A uniforms should be worn.
The 2nd Tuesday is a general troop meeting - the red troop 70 t-shirt should be worn.
The 3rd Tuesday is the troop activity night - the red Troop 70 t-shirt can be worn, depending on the activity.
The 4th Tuesday is the Patrol Leader meeting. Only Patrol Leaders need to attend.
The 4th Wednesday is the committee meeting. It is open to all parents. This meeting is where the committee plans upcoming events, activities, etc.
January
11-13 Winter Cabin Camping at Camp Kiwanis. $10 to reserve a spot.
office at 4 PM, and we will return at about 10:30 that night. Cost is
$15 for ski rental AND lift ticket. Snowboard rental is extra.
29Activity night - rollerskating/laser tag at Edru Skating Rink, South Cedar Street in Holt, at 6:30 -8:30 PM. Cost is $4 to skate and
includes rental skates. $2 extra for laser tag, $2 extra to rent inline skates. Meet at the rink.
February
10Scout Sunday - activity at Wacousta United Methodist Church.
Check back here soon for details.
16Snowshoeing near the Pigeon River, if there's enough snow. Watch
the main page for details to see if the trip is on or cancelled.
Masonic Lodge in Wacousta at 7:15. That is an activity night for the
boys so should work out ok. We can go through the facility and see
attend.
21Blue & Gold Banquet
Pack 260 details:
Place: Wacousta Elementary gym
Theme: Proud to be an American
Food: Turkey and pot luck - salad, potato dishes, rolls, pop,
21"God and Church" program - for Protestant and Independent Christian
churches, with Pastor David Kilde. Boys from grades 6, 7, & 8 are
invited. To be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, W. St Joseph near
Creyts Rd. First meeting is at 7:30 February 21. Contact
26Court of Honor - CANCELLED - rescheduled to April 9.
March
This event has been moved to Saturday, April 20. Times and
places are still the same.
(Directions to Higher Ground are here)
Be sure to wear sweat pants or long shorts. It is difficult to
climb in jeans.
Meet at the McDonalds at the Wright Rd exit. Be ready to leave at
10:30 AM. Bring money to pay for this outing with you if you have
not prepaid. Climbing starts at noon. Bring a sack lunch, and we'll
eat just before going inside to climb. We will probably climb until 3
or 3:30 PM, and there is no place to eat inside Higher Ground. We
will be back at McDonald's about 4:30 PM.
19, 21, 26, 28: Hunter Safety classes - Contact Mark Nida (626-6287) to
sign up.
23:Spaghetti dinner - moved from March 16, to the Wacousta Masonic
Temple at Wacousta and Herbison Rd, due to a band festival and the
Wacousta Cub Scout Pinewood Derby. The building is handicap
accessable. Please sign up to help.
April
2: NO MEETING SPRING BREAK
3/4: Philmont Practice hike - See Lee Paquette if interested.
9:Court of Honor (PODS in Charge) Friends of Scouting presentation.
Northwoods presentation
17: Swim tests for Northwoods at Grand Ledge High School pool
Be sure to wear sweat pants or long shorts. It is difficult to
climb in jeans.
Meet at the McDonalds at the Wright Rd exit. Be ready to leave at
10:30 AM. Bring money to pay for this outing with you if you have
not prepaid. Climbing starts at noon. Bring a sack lunch, and we'll
eat just before going inside to climb. We will probably climb until 3
or 3:30 PM, and there is no place to eat inside Higher Ground. We
will be back at McDonald's about 4:30 PM.
23:Troop/patrol meeting Class B uniforms
24:Committee meeting All parents welcome
27-28 Philmont Practice Hike at Hoist Lakes ($10) Sign up folder at Troop
meeting. Dan Buonodono will coordinate.
30:Patrol leaders meeting
Also in April:
Chief Okemos Council is offering a new Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training course.
When: Tuesday, April 9 & 16, 2002, 6pm
Weekend of April 26-28, 2002 begins 5pm
What will you learn? Patrol Method, Hiking & Packing, Woods Tools, Running Games, Map & Compass, Proper Flag Etiquette, Campfire Planning, Backpacking Stoves, Dutch Oven Cooking, Animal & Plant Identification, Leave No Trace, Ropes, First Aid, Utensilless Cooking, Worship Services.
Cost:$40
Includes all the food, handouts, a walking stave, a completion certificate, lots of fun and many new friends.
May
4-5:Service Work Weekend at Hunters Orchard Park. Details to follow
but sign up folder is already available. Recommended for 1st year
Cobras
7: Chris Harvey's Eagle Court of Honor
15:Swim tests for Northwoods at Grand Ledge High School pool
17-19: Spring Camporee
25:Wacousta Memorial Day parade
June
8: Young Eagles Program - a chance for youth from 8 to 17 to fly for
free with a licenced pilot at Mason's Jewett Airport, 9:30 AM to 5
PM. See the EAA webpage for details about this program.
14-16: Practice hike for Pictured Rocks. Jerri Lynn Osmar will coordinate
this.
July
7 Leave for Northwoods Scout Reservation
9 Return from Philmont
13Return from Northwoods
Cost is $19 per person if we get a group of 25 or more. Food is
extra. Contact Tom Briggs at 627-5844 or via e-mail. Park hours
are 11-9 for rides, noon-7 PM for the waterpark.
27-8/3 Pictured Rocks backpacking - cancelled due to lack of enough
participating adults.
August
6:No meeting at the church
7-9: Au Sable River canoe trip. Mark Nida will coordinate.
13:Patrol meeting at the church - class B uniform
20:Activity night - finish orienteering work for rank advancement at
Heritage Park at 7 PM.
27:Patrol leader's meeting at the church - parents are welcome.
28: Leave for DALMAC - Bike Tour from East Lansing to Mackinac
Bridge. Information sheets available at Troop Meetings or see Kim
Ramm or Dan DiPietro.
September
1 : Return from DALMAC
3:Court of Honor 5:30 to 8 PM at Heritage Park. End of summer potluck dinner - bring a dish to pass to feed at least 8 people, your own lawn chairs, and your own table service. The troop will provide hot dogs and buns. Class A uniforms should be worn.
8:SIDS Walk service work opportunity at MSU
17:Activity night at the corn field maze at 6275 Clark Rd, at the corner of Clark & Lowell Rds.
October
11-13:Camporee - theme and location are not yet determined.
November
5: Troop pictures
9: Wacousta Twp. Crafts & Pie sale
19:Make Christmas wreaths at Demings
December
17:Christmas party/cookie bake
June 2003 Seabase
July 2003
6-12:Northwoods
