Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on lashing and advancement.  Mr. Hill shared a story on how to handle problems that seem too big.

Outdoor Meetings Starting 03/29/2021
Starting 3/29/2021 the Troop will begin conducting meetings outside.  Please come dressed appropriately and bring a chair.

Summer Camp
Summer will be July 11th – July 17th at Camp Tamarack in Jones, MI.
Check your email for a link to the sign-up sheet.

THIS IS A NEW LINK.  EVERYONE WHO WISHES TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP NEEDS TO FILL IN THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.

Fill out a line for each person attending camp.  We’ll send out a link to the credit card site when Mr. Lorenz has it setup.  The cutoff for signups and payments is May 1st.  After that, we might be able to add at the full price.  Also, we need adults to go.  So if you are interested, and not registered, we’ll need to get you registered ASAP.  If you have any questions call please contact Kurt Sparkman

Meeting Activities
Scouts worked on advancements and Mr. Hill presented the Patrols (and Scouts) will awards for their participation in the Klondike Day.

Service Hour Opportunity
Eric Burrow is organizing a trail clean-up service project from 9 -11 on Saturday, March 20th.  We will be cleaning up the Andrews mountain bike trails in Berrien Springs.    Most of our Scouts are in need of service hours and there have been very few service hour opportunities over the past year, so Scouts are highly encouraged to take advantage of this.  Scouts should wear work gloves and weather appropriate work clothes and shoes.  Please contact Mrs. Burrow if you plan on attending.

Summer Camp
Check your email for the link to the Summer Camp Questionnaire. Please fill out the summer camp interest form for each of your scouts and any adults interested in going as an adult leader.  
 
You only need to fill it out once.
 
All prices assume we complete registration by the camp’s early-bird date.  This is usually around April 1rst.
 

Meeting Activities
The Scouts work on lashing and semaphore in preparation for the Klondike Derby Day.

Scout Leadership
Jack Hirsch has taken on the role as Troop Scribe.
The Troop still needs a Chaplain and a Leave no Trace Trainer.  Scouts who are interested in one of these positions should talk to Mr. Hill.  

Summer Camp
Check your email for link to the Summer Camp Questionnaire.
 
Please fill out the summer camp interest form for each of your scouts and any adults interested in going as an adult leader.
 
All prices assume we complete registration by the camp’s early-bird date.  This is usually around April 1rst.
 
Klondike Derby
This year the Klondike Derby will be limited to a single day event.  The event will be held on March 13th at the First Congregational Church.    Scouts should plan on arriving by 8:45.  Scouts need to bring their own sack lunch.    The event will end at approximately 3 pm.

Elections
Election results were as follows:
Senior Patrol Leader – Dylan Walsh
Asst Senior Patrol Leader – Nathan Sparkman
Atomic Biscuits Patrol Leader – Emmet Lorenz
Timberwolves Patrol Leader – Shane Smith
A-Team Patrol Leader – Silas Lorenz
Trailblazers Patrol Leader – Cydney Bacon
Librarian – Jackson Galsterer
Historian – Eric Borrow
Quartermasters – Zach Arrans, Caleb Hill
Asst Scout Master – William Bacon

The Troop needs a Scribe, a Chaplain, and a Leave No Trace Trainer.  Scouts who are interested in one of these positions should talk to Mr. Hill.   

Summer Camp
Check your email for the link for the Summer Camp Questionnaire.
 
Please fill out the summer camp interest form for each of your scouts and any adults interested in going as an adult leader.
 
All prices assume we complete registration by the camp’s early-bird date.  This is usually around April 1st.