Meeting Activities
Scouts played a game, and worked on advancements.

Advancements
Spencer Hirsch moved up to Scout

Eagle Scout Projects and opportunities for service hours
Nathan Sparkman is doing the pre-build and install for his Eagle Scout project.  They are building the platforms nightly from 3-5pm at the church.  There is measuring, cutting and screwing together the major pieces to prepare for the install this Sunday.  If you have questions, reach out to Nathan

May 13, 5:30pm at Elks Club for John's Eagle Scout Project, food provided. Wear clothes for pouring concrete outside and working outside.

The Crop Walk is this Sunday May 15th at the Church.  They need help setting up (around 12:45) and take down (4:00 pm).  

May 14th is the Blossomtime Parade!

Please be ready with your scout shirt and scout pants/shorts or jeans. Arrival time 10-11am. Drop off Scouts at Krasl 707 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph. They will meet with Mr. Dansfield (296)325-1733 (cell) on the bluff across from Krasl and eat lunch at Saron Lutheran Church. At 12:30pm they will get together to be ready for the parade at 1pm. They will walk the parade and then end at the Livery (190 5th St., Benton Harbor) to be picked up at 3-3:30ish.

Mackinac Practice
If you have signed up for Mackinac you must attend the practices! May 22 will be a mandatory practice. Come dressed in your full uniform including Class A, shorts, scout  socks, dress shoes, a watch, and red jacket (or buy one there).

Summer Camp
Please pay Mr. Sparkman ASAP if you have not done so already. Update the spreadsheet with your camper's details and information. Please choose activities or free time for all 4 sessions. Please note that some last more than 1 session. Sign-ups for the weekend campout are still open.

We need some web and tech savvy parents to help the Troop. Please contact Mr. Hill if interested!

Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Meeting Activities
Scouts practiced setting up the camp kitchen boxes, held elections, played a game, and worked on advancements.
 
Troop Elections results
Senior Patrol Leader:  John Norland
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Silas Lorenz
Historian: Kevin Svetlev
Flag Retirement Officer: Eric Burrow
Quartermaster: Ian McKim and Blake Bacon
Scribe: Emmet Lorenz
Librarian: Blake Bacon and Jackson Galsterer
Leave No Trace Trainer: Levi Leitert and Blake Bacon
 
Advancements
Brandon Wilder moved up to Life Scout
Cydney Bacon moved up to First Class
 
 
May 14th is the Blossomtime Parade! Arrival time TBD.
Details are being finalized, please stay tuned and be ready with your scout shirt and scout pants/shorts or jeans.
 
Summer Camp
Please pay Mr. Sparkman ASAP if you have not done so already. Update the spreadsheet with your camper's details and information. Please choose activities or free time for all 4 sessions. Please note that some last more than 1 session. Sign-ups for the weekend campout are still open.

Mackinac Practice
If you have signed up for Mackinac you must attend the practices! May 22 will be a practice. Come dressed in your full uniform including Class A, shorts, scout socks, dress shoes, a watch, and red jacket (or buy one there).
 
Eagle Projects
You can earn some service hours and help others while helping our older scouts on their Eagle Projects on May 9th, 13th?, and/or 15th. Finalized details to come.
 
We need some web and tech savvy parents to help the Troop. Please contact Mr. Hill if interested!
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Summer Camp details, again if you need them!
 
We need more adults to attend! One needs to be female for our lady Scouts! Right now we can't go without more adults!!

The votes were tallied and Camp Gerber looks like the winner. Weekend camp at Camp Tamarack would be the weekend of July 22-24.
Again, we're looking at Gerber Scout Reservation from 3-9 July (maybe come home 8 July after fire bowl - that's up to you).  The link below is to the sign up sheet.  I need an entry for each scout and each adult that will be going.  
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out and ask. 

Meeting Activities
Scouts unloaded the trailer, discussed the Weko campout, and worked on advancements.
 
Troop Elections will be April 25. Please come apply and vote.
 
May 14th is the Blossomtime Parade! Arrival time TBD.
 
We need some web and tech savvy parents to help the Troop. Please contact Mr. Hill if interested!
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Meeting Activities
 
Scouts worked on advancements, played an escape room game, and planned for the upcoming campout.
 
Upcoming events

Weko Beach campout!
We are planning to have a campout April 22-24 at Weko Beach. Please complete the permission form and return it with your payment. This should be a fun one so parents may want to try this one out! Please bring rain gear, sleep system for the expected weather, yard work gloves and rakes. We will go on a 5 mile hike so pack a daypack, water bottles and other essentials listed in the scout book. Meet at the church at 5:30pm Friday the 22nd to load the trailer and coordinate rides. We should leave around 9-9:30am and be back at the church between 10 and 10:30am Sunday.
 
Summer Camp!
 
We need more adults to attend! One needs to be female for our lady Scouts! Right now we can't go without more adults!!
The votes were tallied and Camp Gerber looks like the winner. Weekend camp at Camp Tamarack would be the weekend of July 22-24.

Again, we're looking at Gerber Scout Reservation from 3-9 July (maybe come home 8 July after fire bowl - that's up to you).  The link below is to the sign up sheet.  I need an entry for each scout and each adult that will be going.  
Deadline is 4/18 or ASAP to give us a chance to get everything done in time.  
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out and ask Mr. Sparkman. 

This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know. We need time for you to complete a background check and paperwork.
You can attend different camps without the Troop as a provisional scout. Contact the council of the camp you are interested in for details.
 
Troop Elections will be April 25. Please come apply and vote.
 
May 14th is the Blossomtime Parade! Arrival time TBD.
 
We need some web and tech savvy parents to help the Troop. Please contact Mr. Hill if interested!
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.
 

Upcoming events
 
We are planning to have a campout April 22-24 at Weko Beach. Please complete the form below and return it with your payment. This should be a fun one so parents may want to try this one out! Please bring yard work gloves and rakes.
 
Summer Camp!
 
We need more adults to attend! One needs to be female for our lady Scouts!
The votes were tallied and Camp Gerber looks like the winner. Weekend camp at Camp Tamarack would be the weekend of July 22-24.
Again, we're looking at Gerber Scout Reservation from 3-9 July (maybe come home 8 July after fire bowl - that's up to you).  The link below is to the sign up sheet.  I need an entry for each scout and each adult that will be going.  
Deadline is 4/18 to give us a chance to get everything done in time.  

This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know.
You can attend different camps without the Troop as a provisional scout. Contact the council of the camp you are interested in for details.
 
Troop Elections will be April 25. Please come apply and vote.
 
May 14th is the Blossomtime Parade! Arrival time TBD.
 
We need some web and tech savvy parents to help the Troop. Please contact Mr. Hill if interested!
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Meeting Activities
Scouts got to see Mr. Hill's boat and learn lots of information about boating that fulfilled 1st class requirements 6 B,C and D, worked on advancements, talked about food for the April campout, and played a game outside.
 
PLC Meeting
PLC will meet April 12th 5:30-7pm
 
Upcoming events
We are planning to have a campout April 22-24 at Wako Beach. Details to be determined. This should be a fun one so parents may want to try this one out!
 
Summer Camp!
The votes were tallied and Camp Gerber looks like the winner. The dates we are going will be 4th of July week. Mr. Sparkman will send out more details and a survey for you to fill out. Weekend camp at Camp Tamarack would be the weekend of July 22-24.
 
This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know.
 
Finally, regarding summer activities, I have had a number of Scouts ask about our plans for a high adventure trip this summer.   As of today, there are no plans for a high adventure trip this summer. In talking to Dylan about this, he needs some adult volunteers to help plan and run a high adventure trip.  For those who are not aware high adventure trips are typically higher intensity activities like white water rafting, overnight backpacking or canoeing.  These trips are more demanding so Scouts need to meet minimum age and skill/rank requirements (Typically 12 years old and first class rank).  If you have thoughts on a high adventure trip for the summer and can help organize and run the event, please let us know. - Eric Walsh
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on their Cyber Chip, advancements and played a game outside. Your Scouts will need to discuss online safety with you to complete this Cyber Chip exercise.
 
Upcoming events
We are hoping to have a campout in April. Details to be determined.
 
Summer Camp!
Summer will be here before we know it.  Mr. Sparkman has compiled a list of options for Scout summer camp this year.  The Troop will decide where and when to go based on your responses.
 
If your Scout is interesting in attending summer camp, please complete the survey that was emailed to you, and select your preferences from the options listed.

This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know.
 
Finally, regarding summer activities, I have had a number of Scouts ask about our plans for a high adventure trip this summer.   As of today, there are no plans for a high adventure trip this summer.    In talking to Dylan about this, he needs some adult volunteers to help plan and run a high adventure trip.  For those who are not aware high adventure trips are typically higher intensity activities like white water rafting, overnight backpacking or canoeing.  These trips are more demanding so Scouts need to meet minimum age and skill/rank requirements (Typically 12 years old and first class rank).  If you have thoughts on a high adventure trip for the summer and can help organize and run the event, please let us know. - Eric Walsh
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements and played a game about first aid.
 
PLC Meeting
PLC meeting will be March 8th at 5:30-7pm in the red room. Use door #3.
 
Elections
Order of the Arrow elections were held. New members will be announced soon.
 
Committee members
Committee meeting will be March 8th at 7pm.
 
Upcoming events
We are hoping to have a campout in April. Details to be determined.
 
Mackinac 2022 Sign-ups
We still need 10-12 scouts to attend to make our group large enough to have cooks. The Covid testing requirements have been dropped.
 
This will be our 60th season of service to the state of Michigan, and we are looking forward to a great week.
 
Our week of service will be July 16 - July 23, 2022. The fee this year will be $225. First payment of $75 will be due at sign up, and $75 due at first practice, balance due at last practice.
 
All Scouts must be at least 2nd class and approved by their Scoutmaster. A parent must be with each Scout, so they can sign the application agreement. We will also need a small photo of each Scout, and an up to date health form. A copy of the form is preferred. The adult fee this year will be $120. 
If you have any questions, contact Jerry Ingram

Summer Camp!
Summer will be here before we know it.  Mr. Sparkman has compiled a list of options for Scout summer camp this year.  The Troop will decide where and when to go based on your responses.
 
If your Scout is interesting in attending summer camp, please complete the survey that was emailed to you and select your preferences from the options listed.

This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know.
 
Finally, regarding summer activities, I have had a number of Scouts ask about our plans for a high adventure trip this summer.   As of today, there are no plans for a high adventure trip this summer.    In talking to Dylan about this, he needs some adult volunteers to help plan and run a high adventure trip.  For those who are not aware high adventure trips are typically higher intensity activities like white water rafting, overnight backpacking or canoeing.  These trips are more demanding so Scouts need to meet minimum age and skill/rank requirements (Typically 12 years old and first class rank).  If you have thoughts on a high adventure trip for the summer and can help organize and run the event, please let us know. - Eric Walsh

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements, discussed future activities they would like to do, and played a game.
 
PLC Meeting change!
PLC meeting will be March 8th at 5:30-7pm in the red room. Use door #3.
 
Elections
Order of the Arrow elections will be next Monday.
 
Advancement
Ana Maria Ellett was promoted to Tenderfoot.
 
Summer Camp!
Summer will be here before we know it.  Mr. Sparkman has compiled a list of options for Scout summer camp this year.  The Troop will decide where and when to go based on your responses.
 
If your Scout is interesting in attending summer camp, please complete this survey and select your preferences from the options listed.

This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know.
 
Finally, regarding summer activities, I have had a number of Scouts ask about our plans for a high adventure trip this summer.   As of today, there are no plans for a high adventure trip this summer.    In talking to Dylan about this, he needs some adult volunteers to help plan and run a high adventure trip.  For those who are not aware high adventure trips are typically higher intensity activities like white water rafting, overnight backpacking or canoeing.  These trips are more demanding so Scouts need to meet minimum age and skill/rank requirements (Typically 12 years old and first class rank).  If you have thoughts on a high adventure trip for the summer and can help organize and run the event, please let us know. - Eric Walsh
 
Merit Badge Counselors
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.

Meeting Activities
 
Scouts worked on advancements, demonstrated their patrol yell, played a game and unpacked the trailer from the Klondike Derby.
 
PLC Meeting change!
PLC meeting canceled Feb 15, moved to Feb. 22 at 5:30-7pm.
 
No meeting Feb. 21st because of Presidents Day!
 
Scout Sunday is this Sunday!
 
Scouts need to arrive at 9:30am to get instructions and greet congregants at the church for the 10:30am service on Feb. 20th. Scouts will help with service activities like lighting candles, etc. All Scouts are invited to attend and we will have a reception in the Fellowship Hall afterwards. Please wear your class A’s and a mask.
 
Mackinac 2022 Sign-ups
 
Plan now to attend the 2022 Mackinac Island Service camp. This will be our 60th season of service to the state of Michigan, and we are looking forward to a great week.
 
The first sign up will be Feb 15, 2022 at 7pm at the First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., Saint Joseph, MI 49085. Second sign up will be Feb. 24, 2022 same time, same place. The church asks that everyone wear a mask.
 
Our week of service will be July 16 - July 23, 2022. The fee this year will be $225. First payment of $75 will be due at sign up, and $75 due at first practice, balance due at last practice.
 
All Scouts must be at least 2nd class and approved by their Scoutmaster. A parent must be with each Scout, so they can sign the application agreement. We will also need a small photo of each Scout, and an up to date health form. A copy of the form is preferred. The adult fee this year will be $120. 
 
If you have any questions, contact Jerry Ingram.
 
Summer Camp!
 
Although it may not seem that way today, summer will be here before we know it.  Mr. Sparkman has compiled a list of options for Scout summer camp this year.  The Troop will decide where and when to go based on your responses.
 
If your Scout is interesting in attending summer camp, please complete this survey and select your preferences from the options listed in the email you should have received.
 
This leads to our next request.  We will need at least 2 adult volunteers to help organize and attend summer camp with the Scouts this year.   If you are able to help out with summer camp please let us know.
 
Finally, regarding summer activities, I have had a number of Scouts ask about our plans for a high adventure trip this summer.   As of today, there are no plans for a high adventure trip this summer.    In talking to Dylan about this, he needs some adult volunteers to help plan and run a high adventure trip.  For those who are not aware high adventure trips are typically higher intensity activities like white water rafting, overnight backpacking or canoeing.  These trips are more demanding so Scouts need to meet minimum age and skill/rank requirements (Typically 12 years old and first class rank).  If you have thoughts on a high adventure trip for the summer and can help organize and run the event, please let us know. - Eric Walsh
 
 
Merit Badge Counselors
 
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.