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ScoutMaster's Minute 2/27/2023

2/28/2023

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements, played a game, and talked about the upcoming Game Night.

Tuesday, March 7th
5:30 PLC Meeting, 7pm Committee Meeting

Gaming Night! March 10-11
Scouts will play games, work on game related badges, and have a cook off against the adults. If they sleep, it will be inside. Cost will be $5 per Scout. Permission slip and more info coming soon.

Blossomtime Parade, Sat. May 13th
Please reply to this if your Scout is interested in marching.

Triathlon Parking Fundraiser Weekend of June 25th
Save the date. This is one of our best fundraisers.

Mackinac Trip: We need more Scouts!
Our time at Mackinac is July 15-22, 2023. It is $200 per Scout. Contact Orrin Lorenz if interested. The troop has some extra shorts, shirts, and red jackets so check with us before buying more. If you have some you have outgrown, please bring them to help others. Scouts need to be at least 1st class.

Summer Camp at Camp Rotary: Week of July 23-29, 2023!
Please see attached link and file for more camp info. https://scoutingevent.com/272-crsbsarc2023
A deposit of at least $100 per Scout is needed to reserve their badge class slots which can fill quickly.
Camp Rotary summer camp fees -
Scouts $380 if paid before May 1
Adults $175

For adults attending summer camp, please fill out the Michigan Central Registry Clearance form and submit it. See link below.
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/Folder12/BCHS-Camps_001_Request_For_Central_Registry_Clearance_4_21_21.pdf?rev=d16dd50246b5493597078483d3c7518a

Citizenship in Society Merit Badge
Help coming soon!

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.

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ScoutMaster's Minute 2/20/2023

2/22/2023

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Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on patrol flags, played chess, welcomed a new Scout: Aiden, and talked about the upcoming Game Night.

Mackinac Trip info: Feb 21, 2023 7pm TONIGHT!!
Our time at Mackinac is July 15-22, 2023. It is $200 per Scout. Attend the last In-person info session, Q&A, Signup: Feb 21, 2023 7pm at the Church. The troop has some extra shorts, shirts, and red jackets so check with us before buying more. If you have some you have outgrown, please bring them to help others. Scouts need to be at least 1st class.

Tuesday, March 7th
5:30 PLC Meeting, 7pm Committee Meeting

Gaming Night! March 10-11
Scouts will play games, work on game related badges, and have a cook off against the adults. If they sleep, it will be inside.

Blossomtime Parade, Sat. May 13th
We need to know if Scouts are interested in marching in the parade. Please let us know if your Scout is available on the attached form.

Triathlon Parking Fundraiser Weekend of June 25th
Save the date. This is one of our best fundraisers.

Summer Camp Week of July 23-29, 2023?
Please fill out the attached form so we can gauge interest in and availability for summer camp. We could still use a few adults for summer camp! We need to decide quickly what camp to go to this summer and need at least 2 adults to lead it.

Blossomtime and Summer Camp Form
Look in your emails for the form.

Street Signs for Eagles
If your Eagle Scout is interested in a street sign (to keep at home), contact Mr. Dansfield, do not go directly to the City Commission. The Troop needs to write a letter along with your Eagle Report-like submission. Contact Mr. Dansfield for details and requirements.

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.

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ScoutMaster's Minute 2/13/2023

2/13/2023

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Meeting Activities
Scouts discussed Klondike and Scout Sunday, worked on advancements, unloaded the trailer, played chess, and ate leftover desserts from Scout Sunday.

Advancement
Kevin Svetlev was promoted to Star.

Monday Feb 20th
Scouts will work on new Patrol flags, so please send fabric markers and other art supplies for decorating to the meeting.

Mackinac Trip info: Feb 16 or Feb 21, 2023 7pm
Our time at Mackinac is July 15-22, 2023. It is $200 per Scout. Attend an In-person info session, Q&A, Signup: Feb 16 or Feb 21, 2023 7pm at the Church. The troop has some extra shorts, shirts, and red jackets so check with us before buying more. If you have some you have outgrown, please bring them to help others. Scouts need to be at least 1st class.

Tuesday, March 7th
5:30 PLC Meeting, 7pm Committee Meeting

Gaming Night! March 10-11
Scouts will play games, work on the cyber chip, and have a cook-off against the adults.

Blossomtime Parade, Sat. May 13th
We need to know if Scouts are interested in marching in the parade. Please let us know if your Scout is available.

Triathlon Parking Fundraiser, Weekend of June 25th
Save the date. This is one of our best fundraisers.

Summer Camp details coming soon!
We could still use a few adults for summer camp! We need to decide quickly what camp to go to this summer and need at least 2 adults to lead it. Here are some dates and prices for camps we are considering. Please have anyone who is attending get their health forms filled out. Form C needs to be filled out by your doctor. See attached forms.
D-Bar-A $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 3 hrs away
Session #1 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET

Gerber $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 2 hrs away
Session #1
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-02-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-08-2023 12:00 PM ET

Session #3
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #4
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-16-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-22-2023 12:00 PM ET

Tamarak $335 for Youth, $125 for Leaders about 1 hr away
Scouts BSA Week 1
June 18th – 24th
Scouts BSA Week 2
June 25th – July 1st
Scouts BSA Week 3
July 9th – 15th
Scouts BSA Week 4
July 16th – 22nd

Street Signs for Eagles
If your Eagle Scout is interested in a street sign (to keep at home), contact Mr. Dansfield, do not go directly to the City Commission. The Troop needs to write a letter along with your Eagle Report-like submission. Contact Mr. Dansfield for details and requirements.

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.

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ScoutMaster's Minute 2/7/2023

2/7/2023

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Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements, packed up the trailer, practiced knot tying, and turned in Klondike Forms.

Upcoming Events

Mackinac Trip info
Our time at Mackinac is July 15-22, 2023. It is $200 per Scout. Attend an In-person info session, Q&A, Signup: Feb 16 or Feb 21, 2023 7pm at the Church. We could use one or two more adults for this trip.

Feb 10-11, 2023 Klondike Derby
Meet at Church @ 5pm Friday
Return ~5:30pm Saturday

***Updated Health Forms needed before you go to Klondike! If your Scout’s forms are not up to date, please update your health forms by filling out the attached forms A and B and sending them to Mr. Sparkman at [email protected] (Whirlpool and possibly other employers changed their cards and plan #’s, so send fresh scans or copies of those too.)***

Start packing now! Each person should bring a can of soup, day bag with supplies from Scout Book, cold weather gear, your assigned patrol gear, sleep system, spare clothes, mess kits, and water bottles. A hot chocolate cup may be nice too.

Please see attached packet for details about the planned events, practice the 40 knots and prepare for other challenges. If you still need to pay, contact Orrin Lorenz. Don’t bring Class A’s! Wash them and have them nice and clean for Scout Sunday!

If you are not spending the night and coming Saturday only for the Klondike, eat breakfast at home, arrive by 8:30am to get ready for the events starting at 9am. Pick up at Coloma Rod and Gun club will be at ~5:00pm then drive to the church to help unload. Arrive at church around ~5:30pm.

Cold weather camping packing info from Mr. Walsh
Bring a sleeping pad to get you up off the ground. But if it is one that has air inside, also bring a blanket to put on top so it doesn't suck away your body heat. He recommended using a low temperature sleeping bag so check the rating. You want the sleeping bag rating to be 20° lower than what you expect to experience for safety. He said that a 20° bag is probably your best bet but can go lower (forecast for this weekend is in the 20’s so pack the beefiest bag and layers!). He recommends using a mummy bag but if you don't have one you can use a regular sleeping bag and maybe put an extra regular sleeping bag inside of it or add extra blankets. Wear a hat and gator to sleep so you don't get cold. Hooded sweatshirts are nice. Bring Long John's and a long sleeve shirt to sleep in that are different from the clothing that you wear during the day. Dirty and wet clothing are not very insulating. Also bring a different thin pair of gloves to sleep in. He recommended bringing hand warmers but not using them directly on your skin. Make sure you wear a shirt between your body and the hand warmer near your chest and clean dry socks on your feet near the one at the bottom of your sleeping bag. Once you wake up, drop the hand warmers into your boots. Keep your boots inside the tent and try to keep them from freezing. Bring an extra pair of boots or shoes in case one pair does get wet and freezes. Don't let yourself get so hot that you sweat and then get yourself wet. Jeans are not a good idea. Synthetic layers are your best friend. Wool can still insulate when wet. Wear lots of layers! Bring your winter coat, snow pants, face mask/scarf/gater and gloves and make sure to pack extra socks, like 5 or 6 pairs/day (weather is expected to be wet, cold and windy so pack EVEN MORE SOCKS and gloves!!) None made of cotton.

Shower! We need you smelling nice for Scout Sunday!

Feb 12th Scout Sunday
Scouts wear Class A’s and help with the service. Arrive at 9:30am to set up and do some work before the 10:30am service. They will usher, hold doors, welcome guests and help in any other ways requested. Cake!

Summer Camp! Need adults or we can't go!
We need to decide quickly what camp to go to this summer and need at least 2 adults to lead it. We can’t sign up without the leaders so tell Bobby Hill or Kurt Sparkman if you want to lead quickly! Here are some dates and prices for camps we are considering.

D-Bar-A $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 3 hrs away
Session #1 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET

Gerber $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 2 hrs away
Session #1
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-02-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-08-2023 12:00 PM ET

Session #3
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #4
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-16-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-22-2023 12:00 PM ET

Tamarak $335 for Youth, $125 for Leaders about 1 hr away
Scouts BSA Week 1
June 18th – 24th
Scouts BSA Week 2
June 25th – July 1st
Scouts BSA Week 3
July 9th – 15th
Scouts BSA Week 4
July 16th – 22nd

Street Signs for Eagles
If your Eagle Scout is interested in a street sign (to keep at home), contact Mr. Dansfield, do not go directly to the City Commission. The Troop needs to write a letter along with your Eagle Report-like submission. Contact Mr. Dansfield for details and requirements.

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.

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