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ScoutMaster's Minute 12/15/2024

10/26/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts ate snacks, played games, and worked on advancements. If you missed the meeting, find a Svetlev to get an ornament at our next meeting after the break on Jan 6th.

Elections on January 6th!
Click on the following link to sign up for a position. They will use this info to make ballots.
Help clean the Scout Shed
Email John Allgood if you are available to help clean the shed.

Check your membership status! Renewal due by the end of this year!
Returning Scouts, check parent’s email for email saying your BSA membership is up for renewal. Order of the Arrow dues are also due now. https://scoutingevent.com/272-2025OADues

We are missing 2 Marmot tents.
Please check around your home for these and bring them back ASAP. They are orange in a gray tent sack. We can’t use the rest until the missing 2 are returned!

Rescheduled to January 18th, 2-4pm! Blake and Cydney Bacon’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor at The Chapel
Come celebrate Cydney and Blake Bacon finishing their Eagles! They need a few volunteers to help with the ceremony. Helping with a ceremony helps younger Scouts complete their own requirements for earning their Eagles. Email Blake if you can help.

Climb Kalamazoo, Jan 19-20
Back by very popular demand from the scouts - Climb Kalamazoo overnight! 5 hours of climbing, option for climbing merit badge as desired. PLC has selected Sunday Night, January 19th. MLK day is Monday, so SJPS has the day off. Plan on leaving the church about 7pm Sunday, return 10am Monday. $55 per scout, fill out this on-line waiver to lock in your spot and commit to paying. Fuel and Food costs separate.

Klondike Derby 2025
We need some parents with woodworking tools to help Scouts rebuild sleds before the Klondike. Let Bobby Hill know if you are interested.

Summer Camp
Think about where and when you would like to go to Summer Camp.

Pack Activities we can help
Jan 25th Pinewood Derby
Feb 20th Blue and Gold

Volunteers needed
If any parents or volunteers have ServeSafe qualifications, please let us know!

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

ScoutMaster's Minute 7/1/2024

7/2/2024

Bring back large white coolers!
We are missing 3 large white coolers! They are needed for the Mackinac trip that packs up THIS Thursday! If you have one or more, bring them to the shed immediately and email Mr. Lorenz. They do not have enough freezer space for the food they need on the island without the 3 coolers. If you have any tents or other Troop items, bring them too. Lock items in the shed so nothing gets stolen.

Meeting Activities
Scouts heard a presentation on how to look out for human trafficking (handout attached), held elections, worked on advancements, played outside and had a meeting to prepare for summer camp.

Mackinac group packing this Thursday & Friday, most driving up Saturday to get there before noon!
Find coolers! Check your latest communications from leadership, with your patrol leader, and rides to be sure to be ready and up early enough to get to your destination before noon! You probably need to leave 4-5am to get there on time.

No meeting July 8th!
Most of our leadership will be at Mackinac so we will skip the regular meeting on the 8th. Use your extra time to get prerequisites done for Summer Camp.
https://scoutingevent.com/Download/272125884/OR/2024_Cole_Canoe_Base_Merit_Badge_Prerequisites.pdf
We will see you again on the 15th.

Election Results
SPL - William Conroy
ASPL - Emmet Lorenz
Historian - Kevin Svetlev and Aiden Ehrke
Webmaster - Matthew Svetlev
Quartermaster (2) - John Allgood
Outdoor Ethics Guide - Colton Smith
Scribe - Reuben Lorenz
Bugler - Harrison Rimes

Philmont Pictures
For everyone who went to Philmont, check your email for a link to upload your pictures. You will need them for the presentations you will give in the future and we’d like to add some of them to the Troop website.

Tent Sign up! We need non-Mackinac people for July 12, 13, 14th!
We need more people! The link below is for Scouts to sign up for tent setups. A couple of new things this year. 1) Columns are listed for scout or parent cell-phone numbers so a reminder text can be sent to those scouts signed up. 2) We need 2-3 scouts to help Mr. Dansfield with loading the trailer before a set-up. 3) Parents are also welcome to sign up for the setups. Their scout will get the credit for the parents' help.

Cook for Concerts
Thanks for working this past Friday! We don’t have one in July, see you August 2nd. On concert days, we ask that you arrive at the church around 5 p.m. and begin working with Jim Dansfield and any other troop leaders in preparing the cook tent. If you're available also for helping set up for the concert itself, please reach out to Mr. Dansfield. Thank you -- we hope these opportunities are great for service hours and fundraising for the Troop!
Aug 2
Sept 6

Summer Camp, July 21-27
Colin Peek and Colton Smith volunteered to figure out recipes, ingredients, and tools needed for cobbler and hot dog mac and cheese for the potluck. We need 25 servings of both. Other Scouts need to bring ideas for skits, songs, and table decorations.

We have selected our leaders, the 2 groups will be decided soon. There will be more responsibilities and preplanning needed since we need to cook all meals ourselves that week. We could also do special activities like tubing down a river, so check out what they offer and tell your leaders what you want to try. Reservations are needed before we get there. Get your physical forms ready. They need to be current (done after July 27, 2023).

We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email [email protected] if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the following link and then update info for your Scout.
Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

ScoutMaster's Minute 6/24/2024

6/30/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements, discussed supplies for Scout summer camp, and played with a bike and trailer again.

June 26, 5pm and possibly the weekend, Service Hours Opportunity
Weather permitting. Zach Arrans is working on his Quartermaster Rank for Sea Scouts. This is the rough equivalent to Eagle Scout. He is completing his project at the Coloma Rod and Gun Club on Tuesday and Wednesday. He'd like as much help from Scouts and Adults as possible. He will be starting each day at 5pm and working till close to dark. Bring work gloves, water and long pants. Scouts will be moving wooden boards to build an archery platform. Come out and help one of our own.

Tent Sign up!
The link below is for Scouts to sign up for tent setups. A couple of new things this year. 1) Columns are listed for scout or parent cell-phone numbers so a reminder text can be sent to those scouts signed up. 2) We need 2-3 scouts to help Mr. Dansfield with loading the trailer before a set-up. 3) Parents are also welcome to sign up for the setups. Their scout will get the credit for the parents' help.

Cook for Concerts
For Those helping this week: Thank you for agreeing to help serve at FCC's next summer concert, this coming Friday, June 28. We ask that you arrive at the church around 5 p.m. and begin working with Jim Dansfield and any other troop leaders in preparing the cook tent. If you're available also for helping set up for the concert itself, please reach out to Mr. Dansfield. Thank you -- we hope these opportunities are great for service hours and fundraising for the Troop!
June 28
Aug 2
Sept 6
Sign up here: Cook for Concerts

July 1st, PLC at 6pm then Elections at our regular 7pm meeting.
Think about what position you want to do. Most Scouts need a leadership position for advancements. There will be a presentation by Caring Connections at the beginning of the meeting. We will be indoors so they can use the screen.

Summer Camp, July 21-27
We have selected our leaders, the 2 groups will be decided soon. There will be more responsibilities and preplanning needed since we need to cook all meals ourselves that week. We will need to bring our own food for a shared meal so think of something that feeds 25 that we can make. We could also do special activities like tubing down a river, so check out what they offer and tell your leaders what you want to try. Reservations are needed before we get there. Get your physical forms ready. They need to be current (done after July 27, 2023).

We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the following link and then update info for your Scout.

Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

Scoutmaster's Minute 6/17/2024

6/30/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements, looked at supplies for Scout summer camp, and played with a bike and trailer.

June 18th 19th, 5pm Service Hours Opportunity
Weather permitting. Zach Arrans is working on his Quartermaster Rank for Sea Scouts. This is the rough equivalent to Eagle Scout. He is completing his project at the Coloma Rod and Gun Club on Tuesday and Wednesday. He'd like as much help from Scouts and Adults as possible. He will be starting each day at 5pm and working till close to dark. Bring work gloves, water and long pants. Scouts will be moving wooden boards to build an archery platform. Come out and help one of our own. 6145 Angling Rd, Coloma, MI 49038

June 21st 6pm, Elks Club
Flag retirement ceremony. They would like to have some Scouts in class A's there for their ceremony. Contact Mr. Dansfield for more information.

June 23 2 pm, Nexus Climbing
(From Amanda Spitzer) I have:
Adah
Aiden
Freya
Iris
John
Leona
Sophia
Trey
Signed up for the Nexus Climbing School outing Next Sunday at 2. We've got room for 2 more.
All scouts will need to have a signed waiver form to participate. (Attached)

Tent Sign up!
We have a tent set up this weekend. The link below is for Scouts to sign up for tent setups. A couple of new things this year. 1) Columns are listed for scout or parent cell-phone numbers so a reminder text can be sent to those scouts signed up. 2) We need 2-3 scouts to help Mr. Dansfield with loading the trailer before a set-up. 3) Parents are also welcome to sign up for the setups. Their scout will get the credit for the parents' help.
Tent Setups 2024

June 21 & 22 Lest We Forget volunteer opportunities
Please consider volunteering for the Lest We Forget support the week of June 21-22. There is a setup on Friday (barriers and signs) and Saturday (tables and chairs), and then a support opportunity on Saturday during the event (helping those in wheelchairs and giving directions - Class A needed). It will be service time, and you'll definitely enjoy the reenactment on the beach Saturday. The link to the signup sheet is below. They have been very good to us in the past, and we love to support them. Mrs. Burrow is the point of contact for this event.

Cook for Concerts
The first concert was a success! If you volunteered, make sure to contact Beth McKim to be sure you get credit for your work. Check the link to make sure you are signed up! This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2
Sept 6
Sign up here: Cook for Concerts

July 1st, PLC at 6pm then Elections at our regular 7pm meeting.
Think about what position you want to do. Most Scouts need a leadership position for advancements.

July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. Contact Amanda Hirsch for details.

Summer Camp, July 21-27
We have selected our leaders, the 2 groups will be decided soon. There will be more responsibilities and preplanning needed since we need to cook all meals ourselves that week. We will need to bring our own food for a shared meal so think of something that feeds 25 that we can make. We could also do special activities like tubing down a river, so check out what they offer and tell your leaders what you want to try. Reservations are needed before we get there. Get your physical forms ready. They need to be current (done after July 27, 2023).

We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the following link and then update info for your Scout.
Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

ScoutMaster's Minute 6/10/2024

6/30/2024

Meeting Activities

Scouts checked more tents to see which ones were missing parts or broken, worked on advancements, and played a game. Younger Scouts learned how to set up the cooking rain fly. Philmont and summer camp meetings were held.

Advancement
Leona Spitzer was promoted to Scout

Tent Sign up!
We have a tent set up this weekend. The link below is for Scouts to sign up for tent setups. A couple of new things this year. 1) Columns are listed for scout or parent cell-phone numbers so a reminder text can be sent to those scouts signed up. 2) We need 2-3 scouts to help Mr. Dansfield with loading the trailer before a set-up. 3) Parents are also welcome to sign up for the setups. Their scout will get the credit for the parents' help.
Tent Setups 2024

Philmont
Our Philmont crew is ready! They will be gone for the next 2 meetings and will tell everyone all about it when they return.

June 21 & 22 Lest We Forget volunteer opportunities
Please consider volunteering for the Lest We Forget support the week of June 21-22. There is a setup on Friday (barriers and signs) and Saturday (tables and chairs), and then a support opportunity on Saturday during the event (helping those in wheelchairs and giving directions - Class A needed). It will be service time, and you'll definitely enjoy the reenactment on the beach Saturday. The link to the signup sheet is below. They have been very good to us in the past, and we love to support them. Mrs. Burrow is the point of contact for this event.

Cook for Concerts
The first concert was a success! If you volunteered, make sure to contact Beth McKim to be sure you get credit for your work. Check the link to make sure you are signed up! This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2
Sept 6
Sign up here: Cook for Concerts

July 1st, PLC at 6pm then Elections at our regular 7pm meeting.
Think about what position you want to do. Most Scouts need a leadership position for advancements.

July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. Contact Amanda Hirsch for details.

Summer Camp, July 21-27
We have selected our leaders, the 2 groups will be decided soon. There will be more responsibilities and preplanning needed since we need to cook all meals ourselves that week. We will need to bring our own food for a shared meal so think of something that feeds 25 that we can make. We could also do special activities like tubing down a river, so check out what they offer and tell your leaders what you want to try. Reservations are needed before we get there. Get your physical forms ready. They need to be current (done after July 27, 2023).

We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the following link and then update info for your Scout.

Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

Scoutmaster's Minutes 6/3/2024

6/10/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts set up tents to see which ones were missing parts or broken, worked on advancements, and played a game.

Scout Day at the Capitol
Sign up at the link below by June 8th. Families provide their own transportation. Wear your class A and be on your best behavior.
https://michiganscouting.org/scout-day-at-the-capitol/

Cook for Concerts
The first concert was a success! If you volunteered, make sure to contact Beth McKim to be sure you get credit for your work. Check the link to make sure you are signed up! This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2
Sept 6
Sign up using the link in the Scoutmaster's Minute.

Tent Sign up!
We have a tent set up this weekend. The link below is for Scouts to sign up for tent setups. A couple of new things this year. 1) Columns are listed for scout or parent cell-phone numbers so a reminder text can be sent to those scouts signed up. 2) We need 2-3 scouts to help Mr. Dansfield with loading the trailer before a set-up. 3) Parents are also welcome to sign up for the setups. Their scout will get the credit for the parents' help.

June 9, Mackinac Contingent Practice
Check the information you've already received to be prepared for this weekend.

Philmont
An email will be coming out with the final packing list. Please keep preparing.

June 21 & 22 Lest We Forget volunteer opportunities
There is an opportunity on the 21st at 9am to set up barriers at Tiscornia Beach. There is another opportunity on the 22nd at 7am to set up chairs and tables. At 9 the same day is pushing people in wheelchairs (wear class A). Contact Eric or Sarah Burrow if you have any questions.

July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. Contact Amanda Hirsch for details.

Summer Camp, July 21-27- Payments are due now!
Please bring your payments to the next meeting or contact Ann Essig to make arrangements. Have Scouts sign up for their merit badge sessions! We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the following link and then update info for your Scout.Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

ScoutMaster's Minutes 5/20/2024

6/10/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements, played a game with cups, and capture the bacon. They enjoyed doughnuts as a reward for the past few weeks’ competitions. Some Scouts took home blue water jugs to purify before use. Use 1 cap of bleach for 1 gallon of water to clean them inside and out. Rinse and return to the next meeting. If your Scout marched in the parade as a Scout, they can get 4 hours of community service signed off by Mr. Dansfield.

No meeting next week!
Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Advancement
John Allgood was promoted to Tenderfoot.

First Cook for Concerts next Friday, May 31st, 5:30pm!
If you signed up for the May 31st concert, we will see you there at 5:30pm to get cooking and ready! Check the link to make sure you are signed up! This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

May 31
June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2 (probable Band Camp conflict)
Sept 6
Sign up using the link in the Scoutmaster's Minutes.

May 24th Silverback patrol Fishing Event, girls’ patrol is invited!
The date is Friday, May 24th, 2024. The time is 5:00 p.m. The location of which we will be fishing at is under the Saint Joseph-Marina Island bridge on the Morrison channel side. Those 17 and over need to have a fishing license. See John Allgood for more details.


Tent Sign up!
The link below is for Scouts to sign up for tent setups. A couple of new things this year. 1) Columns are listed for scout or parent cell-phone numbers so a reminder text can be sent to those scouts signed up. 2) We need 2-3 scouts to help Mr. Dansfield with loading the trailer before a set-up. 3) Parents are also welcome to sign up for the setups. Their scout will get the credit for the parents' help.


May Patrol Events
Each patrol needs to have a patrol activity in May. Please send your ideas to your patrol leader to discuss at the next meeting. Once you decide on an event and get adult approval, invite the girls’ patrol and the SPL & ASPL.

May 30, 6-8pm Exploring Post Open House @ Cook
The Cook plant is Organizing an Exploring Post. This is going to be a great experience for anybody from 14-20 years old that wants to try out various career paths available at Cook. Also give those who participate a chance to network at Cook and have a leg up on getting hired at Cook. The Open House is May 30th from 6-8. Sign ups using the QR code in the attached flyer. I want to give Troop 623 a chance to check out this very different branch of scouting!

June 9, Mackinac Contingent Practice
We have 50 Scouts from the area going.

June 21 & 22 Lest We Forget volunteer opportunities
There is an opportunity on the 21st at 9am to set up barriers at Tiscornia Beach. There is another opportunity on the 22nd at 7am to set up chairs and tables. At 9 the same day is pushing people in wheelchairs (wear class A). Contact Eric Burrow if you have any questions.

July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. More details to come.

Summer Camp, July 21-27- Payments are due now!
Please bring your payments to the next meeting or contact Ann Essig to make arrangements. Have Scouts sign up for their merit badge sessions! We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email [email protected] if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the following link and then update info for your Scout.

Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

Scoutmaster's Minutes 5/6/2024

6/10/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements and built pioneering structures. There is a committee meeting tonight at 7pm at the church. Kurt will send out a link also, if you cannot make it. Bobby mentioned that we will be picking an assistant scout patrol leader to help Patrick out until we have elections again. You can still sign up for scout camp at Cole Canoe Base.

May 11th, Blossomtime Parade: Saturday!
Scouts should assemble at 11 AM at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph in Class A uniform. We are number 79 in the parade. A water bottle is encouraged. Pickup will be at the park typically around 3:30 PM. Contact Mr. Dansfield for more information.

July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. More details to come.

Cook for Concerts: Mark your calendars!
Thanks for signing up! We always have room for more if you want to add your name to a date. This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

May 31
June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2 (probable Band Camp conflict)
Sept 6
Please sign up using the link in the Scoutmaster's Minute so we know if we can do this.

Mackinac
Check for email from Mr. Lorenz! Patrols have been assigned and info should be coming this week! Mandatory Practice May 1st.

May Patrol Events
Each patrol needs to have a patrol activity in May. Please send your ideas to your patrol leader to discuss at the next meeting. Once you decide on an event and get adult approval, invite the girls’ patrol and the SPL & ASPL.

May 30, 6-8pm Exploring Post Open House @ Cook
The Cook plant is Organizing an Exploring Post. This is going to be a great experience for anybody from 14-20 years old that wants to try out various career paths available at Cook. Also give those who participate a chance to network at Cook and have a leg up on getting hired at Cook. The Open House is May 30th from 6-8. Sign ups using the QR code in the attached flyer. I want to give Troop 623 a chance to check out this very different branch of scouting!

Summer Camp, July 21-27- Payments are due now!
Please bring your payments to the next meeting or contact Ann Essig to make arrangements. Have Scouts sign up for their merit badge sessions! We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

Scoutmaster Minutes 5/13/2024

6/10/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements and played outside.

May 17-? Mackinac Practice hike
Practice hike leaving this Friday. A t-shirt design has been selected. Check for an email with info.

May 24th Silverback patrol Fishing Event, girls’ patrol is invited!
The date is Friday, May 24th, 2024. The time is 5:00 p.m. The location of which we will be fishing at is under the Saint Joseph-Marina Island bridge on the Morrison channel side. Those 17 and over need to have a fishing license. See John Allgood for more details.

July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. More details to come.

Cook for Concerts: Mark your calendars!
Thanks for signing up! We always have room for more if you want to add your name to a date. This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

May 31
June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2 (probable Band Camp conflict)
Sept 6
Please sign up using the link in the Scoutmaster's Minute so we know if we can do this.

May Patrol Events
Each patrol needs to have a patrol activity in May. Please send your ideas to your patrol leader to discuss at the next meeting. Once you decide on an event and get adult approval, invite the girls’ patrol and the SPL & ASPL.

May 30, 6-8pm Exploring Post Open House @ Cook
The Cook plant is Organizing an Exploring Post. This is going to be a great experience for anybody from 14-20 years old that wants to try out various career paths available at Cook. Also give those who participate a chance to network at Cook and have a leg up on getting hired at Cook. The Open House is May 30th from 6-8. Sign ups using the QR code in the attached flyer. I want to give Troop 623 a chance to check out this very different branch of scouting!

June 21 & 22 Lest We Forget volunteer opportunities
There is an opportunity on the 21st at 9am to set up barriers at Tiscornia Beach. There is another opportunity on the 22nd at 7am to set up chairs and tables. At 9 the same day is pushing people in wheelchairs (wear class A). Contact Eric Burrow if you have any questions.

Summer Camp, July 21-27- Payments are due now!
Please bring your payments to the next meeting or contact Ann Essig to make arrangements. Have Scouts sign up for their merit badge sessions! We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Click on the link in the Scoutmaster's Minute and then update info for your Scout.

Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.

Scoutmaster Minutes 5/1/2024

6/10/2024

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancement and played at the park. As the weather gets better, wear appropriate clothes and bring your lawn chairs because we meet outside by the shed when it doesn’t rain.

Please gently shake out dirt, dry and then return all tents and tarps used at the Weko campout. We are missing some Marmot tents, so if you have one of the orange tents from before or during Weko, please bring it to the next meeting.

Our G623 Girls Troop is official!
Woohoo!

Huge Thanks to Blake and Cydney Bacon for their leadership with the Troop!
The Troop is incredibly thankful to Cydney and Blake for their dedication and leadership! Blake has been a great Senior Patrol Leader and Cydney has been a wonderful Patrol Leader for the new G623 Girls Troop! We will miss you as Scouts when you age out, but know we will be extremely proud of you in your future endeavors.

Advancement
Ian McKim was promoted to 2nd Class

Cook for Concerts: Mark your calendars!
Thanks for signing up! We always have room for more if you want to add your name to a date. This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.

May 31
June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2 (probable Band Camp conflict)
Sept 6
Please sign up using the link in the Scoutmaster's Minute to see if we can do this.

May 11th, Blossomtime Parade: About 1 Week to go!
Please reply to this email if you are marching with the Scouts! Scouts should assemble at 11 AM at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph in Class A uniform. A water bottle is encouraged. We do not know our specific spot in the parade yet, but pickup will be at the park opposite The Livery - 5th Street & Park Street, Benton Harbor, typically around 3:30 PM.

There are typically many conflicts with Band and other float participants, so we want to encourage as many Scouts as possible to attend, so that we have a good showing for BSA. Please ask the Scouts to sign up via this form so that we have a good head count by March 14. Contact Mr. Dansfield or Greg Trezise with any questions.

May 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. More details to come.

Mackinac
Check for email from Mr. Lorenz! Patrols have been assigned and info should be coming this week! Mandatory Practice May 1st.

May Patrol Events
Each patrol needs to have a patrol activity in May. Please send your ideas to your patrol leader to discuss at the next meeting. Once you decide on an event and get adult approval, invite the girls’ patrol and the SPL & ASPL.

May 30, 6-8pm Exploring Post Open House @ Cook
The Cook plant is Organizing an Exploring Post. This is going to be a great experience for anybody from 14-20 years old that wants to try out various career paths available at Cook. Also give those who participate a chance to network at Cook and have a leg up on getting hired at Cook. The Open House is May 30th from 6-8. Sign ups using the QR code in the attached flyer. I want to give Troop 623 a chance to check out this very different branch of scouting!

Summer Camp, July 21-27- Payments are due now!
Please bring your payments to the next meeting or contact Ann Essig to make arrangements. Have Scouts sign up for their merit badge sessions! We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
The troop is in need of merit badge counselors.
The need is most urgent for the Eagle required badges….
(a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving, (i) Environmental Science OR Sustainability, (j) Personal Management, (k) Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling, (l) Camping, and (m) Family Life.
If you are interested in becoming a merit badge counselor look at the options on the list at this link. Talk to Mr. Sparkman or Mr. Langlois to get the forms to sign up.