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
