Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ Scouts helped take down tents
~ worked on advancements
~ talked about a possible camp out on 8/23-8/25
~ popcorn sales have started.  If you would like to sell some popcorn to earn $$ for your scout account, talk with Mrs. Essig at the next meeting.
~ Mrs. Burrow presented a campout for October 25-27.  It is A weekend with Horses.  The scouts can work on the Horsemanship MB and/or trail ride.  Space is limited.
~ Mr. Frambach congratulated all scouts on working on their partial merit badges and recommended trying to finish them before school starts.
~ next meeting the scouts will be working on pioneering

Upcoming:
~ 8/7 Elk's Veteran's Fishing excursion - The Elk's Lodge is looking for some scouts to help with the Veteran's annual fishing trip.  The veterans will be boarding the boat at Captain Hook’s Charters, 220 Anchors Way at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 7. The scouts can help bait hooks, run pop and water to the vets as needed, etc. They return to shore at 12:00 where they board a bus to the Elks Lodge for lunch. We could use a couple adults to go out as well.
~ 8/10 Blue Star Mother's are looking for help with packing care packages for the troops.  The packing will be at Orchards Mall at 9:30am.  Scouts should go in Door 4 by Carson's.  If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Mary Wilder.  This opportunity will be for a couple hours.
~ 8/17 11:00AM (8/18 rain date) Help needed for Will Christy's Eagle project at Lincoln elementary. Cookout to follow at the Christy's home.
~ 8/23-8/25 campout (location TBD)
~ 9/3 committee meeting
~ 9/16 completed blue cards due to be included at next Court of Honor
~ 9/30 Court of Honor

Volunteer needed:
~ We are looking for a parent to run the tent rentals.  If you can help out, please let us know.  This is a fundraiser where the scouts earn money that they can use for camps, etc.
 
 

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ worked on advancements
~ talked about a possible camp out on Aug 23-25
~ talked about a Shooting Sports Merit badge opportunity at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club on Labor Day weekend.  The scouts were asked if there was any interest.
~ also presented with a couple opportunities to help with Eagle projects (See below)
~ talked about signups for the service opportunities below.
~ popcorn sales have begun!  First order is due Aug 10th.  The boys were able to pick up order forms and money envelopes.

Service opportunities:
~ 8/7/19 - Elk's Veteran's Fishing excursion - The Elk's Lodge is looking for some scouts to help with the Veteran's annual fishing trip.  The veterans will be boarding the boat at Captain Hook’s Charters, 220 Anchors Way at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 7. The scouts can help bait hooks, run pop and water to the vets as needed, etc. They return to shore at 12:00 where they board a bus to the Elks Lodge for lunch. We could use a couple adults to go out as well.
~ 8/10/19 - Blue Star Mothers are looking for help with packing care packages for the troops.  The packing will be at Orchards Mall at 9:30am.  Scouts should go in Door 4 by Carson's.  If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Mary Wilder at 269-983-2647.  This opportunity will be for a couple hours.

Eagle Project help needed
~ 7/31/19 - William Bacon has requested help on his project from 6pm-8pm at Roosevelt Elementary.  He will be putting in some plants and working on the patio.  Scouts that can help should bring shovels and work gloves.  Snacks and water will be provided.
~ 8/17/19 - Will Christy will be working on his project (GaGa pit) at Lincoln Elementary starting at 11am.  There will be a cookout afterwards.  Rain date is 8/18.
Upcoming:
~ 8/6/19 - troop committee meeting at 7:00pm at the church.  All adults are welcome to attend.

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ talked about Mackinac week
~ talked about summer camp
~ unpacked the trailer

Service opportunities:
~ 8/7/19 - Elk's Veteran's Fishing excursion - The Elk's Lodge is looking for some scouts to help with the Veteran's annual fishing trip.  The scout will be going out with the veterans on their fishing trip.  They will be out on the lake for the majority of the day so if they get sea sick this probably won't be for them.  :)  We will also need a few adults to go with them.  There was a signup sheet so ask your scout if they signed up.  I am not sure what the time was and will get that information for the next Scout Master minutes.
~ 8/10/19 - Blue Star Mothers are looking for help with packing care packages for the troops.  The packing will be at Orchards Mall at 9:30am.  Scouts should go in Door 4 by Carson's.  If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Mary Wilder.  This opportunity will be for a couple hours.

Announcements:
~ We had another scout earn his Eagle rank during the Mackinac Honor Guard.  Congratulations Gamal Guild!
~ Next week, PLC meeting at 6:30 and regular meeting at 7:00.  Mr. Hill will not be at the meeting due to Band Camp.
 

Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ the scouts took down a tent
~ reviewed Leave No Trace as it applies to all Scout activities
~ worked on knots
~ set up some of the old Eureka tents to assess what repairs they need.

Upcoming:
~ 7/6-7/13 - Mackinac Honor Guard
~ 7/14-7/20 - Summer camp at Camp Blackhawk - Health forms were due tonight.  If you have not turned them in to Mrs. Burrow, please contact her and arrange a time. A scout will not be able to attend camp if they don't have a current health form turned in to Mrs. Burrow.

Tent rental help needed
Set-up on July 5th and take down on July 7th. If anyone is available to help, please contact Mr. Dansfield. He needs one or two more adults and a few scouts.

Contact Mr. Dansfield to arrange a convenient time

There will NOT be a Committee meeting this month.  Next Committee meeting will be 8/6 at 7:00.
There will NOT be a scout meeting for the next 2 weeks due to Mackinac and summer camp.  Next scout meeting will be on 7/22.
 

Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ scouts put away supplies and equipment from the canoe trip
~ Triathlon is this weekend.  Scouts staying overnight need to bring a pillow and a sleeping bag as they will be staying at the Norland's house.  Adult sign ups have been added to the Triathlon sign up sheets.  Please sign up, we need 3 to 5 adults for each time period.
~ We are having a normal meeting next week (7/1) with a PLC meeting at 6:30.
~ No meetings the following two weeks (7/8 & 7/15) due to Mackinac and Summer Camp.
~ Physicals must be turned in for both Mackinac and Summer Camp by next Monday 7/1.
~ This year's high adventure was a success, we need help planning next years high adventure.  The planned event for now is White Water Rafting and we're thinking about applying for Philmont for the following year.  We need parental help and support to keep our program going.
~ Please spread the word that we have a girl's Troop along with our Troop.  Recruiting is very important.

Eagle Project help needed this Wednesday
We will be working on my Eagle project at Roosevelt Elementary School on Wednesday (June 26th) from 6:30 PM-9:00 PM and would appreciate some assistance. We will be installing the patio and pulling weeds. Please bring work gloves and shovels if you have them.  Meet by the front office.  We will provide water and snacks.

Thanks,
William Bacon
 

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ shared pictures from the Flag retirement ceremony and the Eagle COH
~ theme for the month is first aid so the boys worked on requirements related to first aid
~ we will have meetings all summer except for July 8th and July 15th
~ will be planning patrol campouts in August

Summer camp information:
~ The health form (Part A,B & C) needs to be turned in before July 14th.  Since there is not a meeting on the 8th, please try to turn them in by Monday July 1st.  There are 14 scouts going to camp.  We could use a few more adult leaders, even if you can only come up for a day or two. 

Upcoming:
6/21 - Eagle scout project work day for William Bacon - 8:00AM-12:00PM at Roosevelt Elementary school
6/29-6/30 - Triathlon Parking fundraiser - if you haven't signed up yet, you can sign up with the link below.  It is a great way to earn money to help pay for camps and other activities.
7/6-7/13 - Mackinac Honor Guard
7/14-7/20 - Summer Camp at Camp Blackhawk at the Owasippe Scout Reservation

Upcoming items for this week:
~ Flag retirement at Elks on Saturday at 11 am. Wear your Class A's
~ Eagle Court of Honor at 5 pm at the church. (see attached invitation) OA members wishing to be in the ceremony need to arrive between four and four-thirty.

Information for the summer:
~ We will hold troop meetings all summer, but will skip weeks for summer camp and Mackinaw.  PLC will determine the actual dates next week.
~ PLC meetings every Monday at 6:30.  All elected junior leadership should attend.

Sign up opportunities:
Check your email for sign-up links for the Triathlon fundraiser.  Scouts can sign up for one day to start so everyone has a chance to sign up.  Any questions, you may contact Mrs. Essig.  This is a great way to earn money for summer camp and other activities.

Highlights from last nights meeting:
~ They boys worked on organizing and learning the correct organization of the Troop Shed.

~ Tent rentals are still on the calendar.  Mr. Hill talked about the amount of interest from the scouts to help with the setting up/taking down the tents would help the Troop committee determine if and how much we would give to the Scout Accounts. (this is an easy way to earn money to help pay for summer camps and other activities)
~ Troop 603 has invited us to march in the Stevensville Memorial Day Parade on Monday.  Staging is at 10:30 at the Mickey Mouse house (corner of Kimmel St and St. Joseph Ave, across from Paparazzi Hair Studio).  They will walk to the cemetery by Meijer where there will be a Memorial service.  Scouts should dress in their Class A's.
~ No meeting on the 27th.
~ Gamal still needs help for his Eagle project June 1 and 2.  See attached flyer for the information. 
Upcoming:
~ 6/1, 6/15, 6/22 – Summer tent rental set up help need the day before each of these dates.  Please contact Mr. Dansfield at 269-325-1733 if you can help. 
~ 6/15/19 – 11:00am Flag retirement ceremony at the Elks club.  Scouts will earn service hours for this event.
~ 6/15/19 – 5:00pm Eagle Court of Honor at First Congregational Church for Jonah & Dominic.  If you have never been to a ceremony, you won’t want to miss this one!
~ 6/16-6/22 – Canoe trip
~ 6/28-6/30  - Steelhead triathlon parking fundraiser
~ 7/14-7/20 – Summer Camp – Sarah could still use some adult helpers.  If you are available, even for a couple days, please let Sarah know. 
~ 9/14/19 – Merit Badge day at Rota-Kiwan

Highlights from last night’s meeting:
~ Talked about Crop Walk.  Carly Hubers invited scouts to walk in the crop walk with the youth team.  It will be the one-mile loop and there is no fundraising involved because they have already met their fundraising goal.  If they have a team of at least 3 youths, then there is an anonymous donor who will contribute an additional $150!  If your scout would like to be part of the team, please email Carly.  Scouts should have brought a flyer home. 
~ New troop number patches are in.  Every registered person will receive 1 patch.  Any additional patches are only $6.00.  Please see Mrs. Marquardt for your patch.  Mr. Hill would like everyone going to Mackinac to have at least one of their shirts with the new numbers.
~ Went outside for an activity
 
Upcoming:
~ 5/19/19 – Mackinac Honor Guard practice – Practice starts at 5:00pm at the Whirlpool parking lot. Please arrive at 4:45pm dressed in your Mackinac Honor Guard Class A's
~ 5/19/19 – Crop Walk setup & take down – meet at the Church at 12:00 to help set up tables, etc.  Take down will be around 3:30. Scouts will earn service hours if they help.  I believe I also heard that they will get service hours if they walk the 1-mile loop.  😊 
~ 6/1, 6/15, 6/22 – Summer tent rental set up help need the day before each of these dates.  Please contact Mr. Dansfield if you can help.
~ 6/15/19 – 11:00am Flag retirement ceremony at the Elks club.  Scouts will earn service hours for this event.
~ 6/15/19 – 5:00pm Eagle Court of Honor at First Congregational Church for Jonah & Dominic.  If you have never been to a ceremony, you won’t want to miss this one!
~ 6/16-6/22 – Canoe trip
~ 6/28-6/30  - Steelhead triathlon parking fundraiser
~ 7/14-7/20 – Summer Camp – Sarah could still use some adult helpers.  If you are available, even for a couple days, please let Sarah know. 
~ 9/14/19 – Merit Badge day at Rota-Kiwan
 
Other important information:
~ Mackinac Honor Guard participates, watch for an email from Mrs. Giandletti that will need a response.  She is collecting info on rides to/from and if you are taking a bike.  Please respond no later than Saturday so she can give the information to the leaders at practice on Sunday.
~ Eagle project help needed.  Gamal will be working on his project and can use some help.  (another opportunity to earn service hours!)  Please see the attached flyer for all the details.

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ A few more leadership positions were filled.  Kyle Smith will be our Leave No Trace Trainer.  Will Christy will continue as Historian and Ben Rohaly will be the Historian Assistant.
~ Our historians will be working on a presentation of the history of our troop as we are coming up on our 100 year anniversary.  I will be getting a link to a drop box that will be part of the weekly minutes for you to share any pictures you may have of the troop.
~ We are looking for more girls to join our troop.  If you know of any that may be interested, please invite them to a troop meeting.
~ worked on advancements
Upcoming:
~ 5/7/19 - committee meeting - 7:00  all parents are welcome to attend
~ 5/19/19 - crop walk - will need boys to help set up/take down tables.  More information will be available at the next meeting.  If I get it before then, I will send it out to everyone.  The boys will earn service hours for helping.
~ 6/15/19 - 11:00 Flag retirement ceremony at the Elks Lodge
~ 6/15/19 - 5:00 Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at the First Congregational Church
~ 7/14-7/20/19 - Summer camp - final payment is due Monday 5/13