No meeting next week due to Memorial Day.

We conducted a flag retirement ceremony, working through a portion of the flags we have on hand to retire.
 
The scouts worked on advancements and merit badges.  The flag retirement ceremony counted for one of the items for younger scouts.
 
Car Show
Steve Wright pitched the troop helping with the car show June 18 (Jun 19 - weather day). Want help from 5-6 people at 7 to 10 to help with the pancake breakfast. Would like 2-4 through out the day to keep it clean - swapping out bags 10 - 4

The boys need to determine if they want to participate and let Steve know.  He hinted at a donation.  Not sure the amount.  The committee will look at making it part of the fundraising drive this summer, splitting any donation up to the scouts that work the event.
 
Announcements:
Sign-ups for tents are being put together.  We are still nailing down the setup and takedown times.  Again, we will put the majority of the money earned toward the scout's accounts that work. We'll sum up the summer's take and the setups/takedowns worked.  This can be used for scouting related items (registrations, camping, gear, etc).  If you have questions, talk to one of the leaders. 

Summer Camp merit badge signups.  If you haven't already done so, and are going to camp, please sign up for merit badges

Parking for the Steelhead Triathlon on 25-26 June. Be on the lookout for the signup sheet for parking. 

Flag Retirement Ceremony
The Troop will be having a Flag retirement ceremony at the next meeting (6/23).   Class A Uniform is required.
 
Mackinaw Practice on 5/22
All other Scouts going to Mackinaw need to be there by 5. 
Final payment and health forms are due.   Full Mackinaw uniform is required.
 
Summer Camp
The list of merit badges call be found here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mPvrds8SWtFjZvQt_9VaTV3bIARLsenM/view?usp=sharing

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.