Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ scouts worked on advancements
~ Next week, the troop will start working on the personal fitness and personal management merit badges.  If your scout is interested in working on one or both, please have them request blue cards from Mrs. Marquardt. Scouts also need to print the worksheet for these badges by Monday.  You can find the worksheets at this website: http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/list.asp

Upcoming dates to remember:
~ March 19 - Pack 607 Blue/Gold Crossover
~ March 21 - Will Christy's Eagle Court of Honor - 1:00pm - wear Class A'a
~ March 28-29 - USS Edson Overnight trip with Troop 614
~ April 24-26 - Weko Beach Campout - usually do a service project for the city and take a 5 mile hike which is a requirement for 2nd Class
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania - must be 12 years or older
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber - AOL scouts can still sign up at the early bird rate.  Please see Mrs. Burrow as soon as possible if you are interested.
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.

Highlights from Monday's meeting
~ talked about Will's Eagle Court of Honor
~ talked about the USS Edson trip - permission slip attached and on our website https://sjbsatroop623.weebly.com/
~ worked on advancements

Upcoming dates to remember:
~ March 21 - Will Christy's Eagle Court of Honor - 1:00pm
~ March 28-29 - USS Edson Overnight trip with Troop 614 - permission slip attached
~ April 24-26 - Weko Beach Campout - usually do a service project for the city and take a 5 mile hike which is a requirement for 2nd Class
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania - must be 12 years or older
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber - AOL scouts can still sign up at the early bird rate.  Please see Mrs. Burrow as soon as possible if you are interested.
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.

Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ opening flags/met the new AOL scouts
~ played a game
~ worked on advancements
~ talked with new scouts about how the troop works

Upcoming dates to remember:
~ March 28-29 - USS Edison Overnight trip with Troop 614 - should have permission slips available next meeting.
~ April 24-26 - Weko Beach Campout - usually do a service project for the city and take a 5 mile hike which is a requirement for 2nd Class
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania - must be 12 years or older
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber - AOL scouts can still sign up at the early bird rate.  Please see Mrs. Burrow as soon as possible if you are interested.
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.

Announcements:
~ Missing scout book - I did not hear this myself but it was on the scribe's minutes.  I am assuming a scout is missing their book so double check to make sure you don't have an extra.
~ BSA has filed for bankruptcy but that doesn't stop us!
~ There are still some openings for the Mackinac Honor guard so if you are interested please see Mr. Hill.

Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ scouts work on advancements

Announcements:
~ This Sunday is Scout Sunday and all scouts need to attend. They should arrive at the Church in their Class A's between 9:30-10:00.  We will present our Charter to the Church for the 100th time!
~ This hasn't been mentioned for awhile but the First Congregational church will be renovating the kitchen.  Once it has been renovated, the scouts will have the opportunity to be able to use the kitchen for fundraising purposes.  The troop will be donating some money for the renovation.  The scouts may also donate some money from their scout accounts.  Scouts are encouraged to take a look at the balance in their accounts and see if they have a few extra dollars that they may want to donate.
~ This Thursday, February 20th, Pack 623 will be crossing over into scouts.  We will need about eight Scouts to help with this.  The dinner starts at 6:00.  Thank you to the scouts who volunteered to be there tonight.

Upcoming dates to remember:.
~ February 20 - sign up for Mackinac Honor Guard - 7:00pm  Parent must attend
~ February 20 - Blue and Gold/Crossover Pack 623  - SPL, ASPL & patrol leaders should plan on attending.  Banquet starts at 6:00.
~ February 23 - Scout Sunday - all scouts are asked to attend - arrive between 9:30-10:00am & scouts need to wear their class A's
~ March 28-29 - USS Edson Overnight trip with Troop 614
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.
 

Highlights from Monday's Meeting:
~ talked about the Klondike campout
~ talked about if you have a position in the troop, there is a Troop leaders meeting every Monday at 6:30 before the regular meeting that you need to attend so plans can be made for the troop.
~ worked on rank advancements

Upcoming dates to remember:.
~ February 20 - sign up for Mackinac Honor Guard - 7:00pm  Parent must attend
~ February 20 - Blue and Gold/Crossover Pack 623  - SPL, ASPL & patrol leaders should plan on attending
~ February 23 - Scout Sunday - all scouts are asked to attend - arrive at 10:00am & scouts need to wear their class A's
~ March 28-29 - USS Edson Overnight trip with Troop 614
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.

Announcements:
~ White Water rafting deposit of $100 is due at next Monday's meeting.
~ USS Edson Overnight trip has been added to the calendar.  Scout will stay overnight on a Destroyer.  More information will be coming home soon.

Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ scouts practiced putting up the winter tents and packing them back up to prepare for the Klondike this weekend
~ scouts worked on packing the trailer for this weekend
~ worked on advancements
Upcoming dates to remember:
~ February 4th - Committee meeting 7:00pm - all parents are welcome to attend
~ February 4th & 20th - sign ups for Mackinac Honor Guard - 7:00pm 
~ February 7-9 - Klondike at Camp Betz - will meet at the church at 5:00
~ February 27 - Blue and Gold/Crossover Pack 623 - tentative date - SPL, ASPL & patrol leaders should plan on attending
~ February 23 - Scout Sunday - all scouts are asked to attend - arrive at 10:00am & scouts need to wear their class A's
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.
Announcements:
~ A Shooting Sports Merit Badge Campout was presented to the troop. It will be April 24-26 at the Coloma Rod and Gun Club.  If scouts are interested, the merit badge worksheets must be filled out completely and presented at the mandatory orientation meeting on Friday night.  
~ The first Mackinac Honor Guard meeting is tomorrow night, 2/4 at 7:00.  Parents should plan on attending with your scout.

Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ Scouts worked on advancements within their patrols
Upcoming dates to remember:
~ February 4th - Committee meeting 7:00pm - all parents are welcome to attend
~ February 4th & 20th - sign ups for Mackinac Honor Guard - 7:00pm 
~ February 7-9 - Klondike at Camp Betz - will meet at the church 
~ February 20 - Blue and Gold/Crossover Pack 623 - tentative date
~ February 23 - Scout Sunday - all scouts are asked to attend - arrive at 10:00am & scouts need to wear their class A's
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.

Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ Klondike packages were passed out to the Patrols. 
~ The 100th celebration event was announced for this August and Scouts and Adults were asked to consider being on the committee for it.

Upcoming dates to remember:
~ February 4th & 20th - sign ups for Mackinac Honor Guard
~ February 7-9 - Klondike at Camp Betz
~ February 20 - Blue and Gold/Crossover Pack 623
~ February 23 - Scout Sunday - all scouts are asked to attend
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.

Reminders:
~ no troop meeting next Monday,  January 20th
~ there will be a mandatory PLC meeting next Monday, January 20th from 7 to 8:30 pm.  We will be planning the rest of our 6 months with the currently elected Junior Leaders.  If you wear a position patch on your shoulder, you need to plan to attend this meeting.  We will be discussing upcoming events, campouts, meeting plans, etc.

~ Attached is the permission slip for the Klondike.  The permission slip is due back by 1/27.
~ We should be holding a Court of Honor in the near future so try to get your partial merit badges finished so you can get them in the upcoming COH.

Upcoming dates to remember:
~ 2/7-2/9/20 – Klondike at Camp Betz - Troop 614 has been invited to join us
~ 2/23/20 – Scout Sunday - 100th year - would like all scouts to attend
~ 5/30/20 – Lasalle Council Skilled Trades Merit Badge Day
~ 6/18-6/23/20 – White Water Rafting – Ohio Pyle - High Adventure
~ 7/12-7/18/20 – Mackinac Honor Guard
~ 7/19-7/25/20 – Summer camp – Camp Gerber

Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ had  Arrow of Light scouts from Pack 623 visiting.  The scouts talked to them about how scouts worked and talked about knots
~ played a game in the hall

Upcoming dates to remember:
~ 12/29-12/30/19 – Climb Kalamazoo 
~ 2/7-2/9/20 – Klondike at Camp Betz - Troop 614 has been invited to join us
~ 2/23/20 – Scout Sunday - 100th year - would like all scouts to attend
~ 5/30/20 – Lasalle Council Skilled Trades Merit Badge Day
~ 6/18-6/23/20 – White Water Rafting – Ohio Pyle - High Adventure
~ 7/12-7/18/20 – Mackinac Honor Guard
~ 7/19-7/25/20 – Summer camp – Camp Gerber
 
Next meeting will be January 6, 2020.