Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ talked about the Weko Beach campout
~ worked on advancements

Next week:
~ Next Monday's meeting will be outside so dress for the weather.  We will be packing the trailer for the Weko campout and setting up for the rummage sale.

Dates to remember:
~ 4/21/18 - Shed clean up Noon-3:00pm
~ 4/23/18 - Troop meeting will be outside.  Weko Beach permission slips due.
~ 4/27-4/29 Weko Beach Campout
~ 5/5 - Blossomtime parade

Important camp announcements:
For the Weko Beach campout, please bring the attached flyer and the $25 per scout to the next troop meeting on 4/23.  It is imperative that we get the permission forms so we can plan food and equipment.  The scouts going to Weko will load the trailer next Monday to speed departure on 27 April.   
The alternate summer camp is scheduled for 24-30 June at Camp Tamarack in Jones, MI.  The flyer and fee is due April 30 to secure the early bird rate for scouts ($270).  After May 15, the cost goes up to $310.  Adults are $115 regardless of timing.  We plan on attending with Troop 614 if we have interest.  The link to the camp info is: https://www.lasallecouncilbsa.org/bssc.    If you have any questions, please email Kurt Sparkman
Camp Frontier information is attached. Payment is due by April 30th.

Also, for all those camping at Weko (and summer camp), we need a health form completed with a copy of an insurance card.  I've attached the .pdf from national.  For Weko (and weekend camp outs) you only need to fill out A & B.  If you are attending a summer camp, we will also need C filled out by your doctor before that longer camp out.  If you have any questions, contact Kurt Sparkman.

Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ played game outside
~ worked on merit badges
~ started planning Weko beach campout
Next week:
~ Summer camp information will be available for both camps this summer. (Camp Tamarack 6/24-6/30 & Camp Frontier 7/29-8/4)
~ permission slips for Weko camp will be available
Important dates to remember:
4/10/18  Committee meeting 7:00 at First Congregational Church.  All parents are welcome
4/12/18 OA Chapter meeting.  All OA scouts are welcome to attend.  If interested, please contact Mr. Hill for details
4/13/18  PLC (patrol leaders council) meeting 6:00-7:00 at the South Bend Chocolate Cafe.  All scouts with leadership positions should attend.
4/27-4/29/18  Weko Beach campout
5/5/18  Blossomtime parade.  If you are not marching with a band, we could really use you to walk with us.  We would like to have a great presence of scouts.  More information to follow.
5/6/18  First Mackinac Honor Guard practice 5:00
5/20/18 Second Mackinac Honor Guard practice

Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ Friends of Scouting visited and talked about what they do
~ Mr. Shepard announced that he will be turning over the Scoutmaster position to Mr. Hill.  With Mr. Hill taking over the duties of the Scoutmaster, we are in need of a treasurer.  If you are interested, please contact Mr. Shepard or Mr. Hill.
~ talked about summer camp and saw pictures of past summer camps.  We will be going to Camp Frontier, Pioneer OH again this summer.  It will be July 29-Aug 4.  If this week is not good for you, we will also be going to Camp Tamarack from June 26-July 1.  
~ presented the Polar Bear awards and rockers to the scouts and adults that attended the Klondike Derby.  Announced that Patrol 1 won the derby by 3 nuggets.
~ had our Court of Honor ceremony for the ranks and merit badges that have been completed
 
Next scout meeting will be on April 9th.
Have a great Spring break!

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ played a game outside
~ worked on advancements
Announcements:
~ We need to know if you are going to Museum of Science and Industry by 3:00 pm Wed March 14th. We need 7 more boys to sign up or it will have to be cancelled. Please email Mrs. Essig at amessig@qtm.net or call her at 269-470-6870
~ Thursday March 15th, Pack 623 will be having their crossover ceremony.  We need scouts to help with the ceremony and welcome these boys to Boy Scouts.  Please be at the church by 6:00 pm if you can help.
Upcoming dates to remember:
~ 3/19/18 - leadership elections
~ 3/24/18 - Museum of Science & Industry trip
~ 3/26/18 - Court of Honor - Please attend and celebrate all the hard work the scouts have been doing.  Snack & drinks to be served.

• Last name A-L - bring drinks
• Last name M-Z - bring food/snacks

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ talked about the upcoming election and the different leadership positions.  Applications are due on Monday March 12th.  The scout can apply for up to 4 positions.  If you apply for more than 1 position, please rank your positions.  If you will not be at the meeting, make sure to email your application to Mr. Shepard or Mr. Hill by Monday.

~ Mr. Sparkman brought up another fundraising opportunity to think about.  It is providing the parking for the Senior PGA that will be on Memorial weekend.  It would be in the same location as our triathlon fundraiser.  Please let us know if you are interested and willing to help.  Scouts that participate will earn money for their scout account which can be used to help pay for summer camp.

~ worked on advancements

~ all adults leaders need to take the updated Youth Protection training before Oct 9th regardless on whether your current training is expiring or not.  We would like to have all the training done by the beginning of summer.  Once you have completed the training, please make sure to forward the certificate to me so I can get it recorded in our database.

Upcoming dates to remember and activities:
~ 3/12/18 - applications for leadership positions for election due
~ 3/12/18 - permission ship for Museum of Science & Industry trip are due
~ 3/12/18 - completed and signed blue cards are due for the next Court of Honor
~ 3/19/18 - election for leadership positions
~ 3/24/18 - Museum of Science & Industry trip
~ 3/26/18 - Court of Honor - parents - please plan on attending to celebrate all the hard work our boys have been working on for the past few months
~ 4/27-4/29/18 - Weko Beach Campout
~ 5/5/18 - Blossomtime parade

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ had some representatives of the OA (Order of the Arrow) show a short movie and talk about the OA
~ Troop OA elections
~ worked on advancements

Upcoming:
~ 3/6/18  Committee meeting (all adults are welcome and encouraged to attend)
~ 3/12/18  Permission slips for Museum of Science & Industry are due
~ 3/12/18  deadline to turn in completed blue cards for next Court of Honor
~ 3/12/18  deadline to turn in applications for a leadership position in upcoming elections
~ 3/19/18  leadership elections
~ 3/24/18  Museum of Science & Industry Trip
~ 3/26/18  Court of Honor

Announcements:
~  Mr.Dansfield is looking for a head count of scouts who will be able to walk in the Blossomtime Parade with the scouts.  The parade is on May 5th so take a look at your calendar and let Mr. Dansfield know if you are available to walk with the scouts.
~  Mackinac Court of Honor needs a few more scouts for this year so they have opened it up to include second class scouts with Scout Master's approval.  If you would like more information or an application, please contact Brian Jeske.

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ talked about summer camp.  It will be the week of July 29th at Camp Pioneer. 
~ talked about the Klondike campout.  Klondike patches were handed out and were also informed that the scouts earned the Polar Bear Award.  A special award was presented to Mr. Hill
~ worked on rank advancements
Upcoming dates to remember:
~ 2/22/18 - Mackinac Honor Guard sign up - 7:00pm at First Congregational Church (parents must attend with scout)
~ 2/25/18 - Scout Sunday - we are asking scouts to attend the service this Sunday at the First Congregational Church to show our appreciate for their support of our troop.  Scouts should arrive at 9:45am and wear their full class A uniform.
~ 3/5/18 - permission slips for Museum of Science & Industry trip are due.  (see attached)
~ 3/6/18 - Committee meeting
~ 3/24/18 - Museum of Science & Industry trip

Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ worked on rank advancements
~ finished snow shoes
~ packed trailer for Klondike
Upcoming:
~ 2/16-2/18  Klondike campout this weekend - please be at the church by 5:00 on Friday
~ 2/18/18 Eagle Court of Honor - Elks Lodge at 4:00pm
~ 2/22/18  Mackinac Honor Guard sign up - 7:00pm at First Congregational Church - parents must attend with scout
~ 2/25/18  Scout Sunday - First Congregational Church - we need all scouts and leaders to attend that are available to help show our appreciation to the church for their support of our troop.  Scouts should arrive at 9:45am so we can set up who will be taking the flags, greeting, manning the doors, etc.  Church service starts at 10:25. 
~ 3/24/18 Museum of Science & Industry trip - permission slips went home with scouts and will also be available on our website

Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ talked about the Klondike campout
~ worked on snow shoes
Upcoming:
~ 2/6/18 - first signup for the Mackinac Honor Guard.  It is at 7:00 at the Church.  Parents must attend with the scouts.
~ 2/6/18  Committee meeting 7:00
~ 2/10/18  Klondike Shakedown meeting at 1:00 pm at the Church.
~ 2/16/18-2/18/18  Klondike Derby
~ 2/18/18 Eagle Court of Honor at 4:00 at Elks Lodge 

Klondike participants (scout & adult) need to have a current health form (part A & B) on file.

Link to the form:
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf