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ScoutMaster's Minute - 8/26/19

8/29/2019

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Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ scouts started planning the Thanksgiving feast
~ had an outside activity
~ scouts talked about possibly having an end of summer cookout at one of the future meetings and also holding a meeting at Lincoln Elementary so they can play some Gaga ball
~ talked about upcoming elections in Nov (6 mo)
~ Mr. Hill talked about how scouts should be wearing their Class A uniforms to the Monday meetings.

Upcoming:
~ 9/3/19 - Committee meeting at 7:00.  All parents are invited to attend
~ 9/7/19 - Eagle Court of Honor for Gamal and Mikhail at 5:00.  Invitation is attached
~ 9/14/19 - Merit Badge Day at Rota-Kiwan - if you want more information, you can find it here:  https://scoutingevent.com/272-SMBD  This event does not have to be attended as a troop so parents will have to sign up and take their scouts if interested.  
~ 9/16/19 - completed blue cards must be turned in by this day in order to be included in the next Court of Honor
~ 9/30/19 - Scout Court of Honor
~ 10/25-10/27 - Camp-out with Horses
~ 11/22-11/24 - Thanksgiving Feast - Tower Hill

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ScoutMaster's Minute - 8/19/19

8/26/2019

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Highlights from Monday's meeting:
~ scouts learned about cyber security
~ had an outside activity
~ worked on advancements

Announcements:
~ 9/16/19 - last day to turn in completed blue cards to be included in the next Court of Honor which will be on Monday September 30th.
~ Mrs. Essig talked about popcorn and had order forms available if scouts were interested.
~ looking into possibly going to scout night at the KWings game again.  There are 2 nights, one in November and one in April.

Upcoming:
Eagle Court of Honor for Gamal & Mikhail will be held on Sunday September 7th at 5:00.  Please see the attached invitation for all the details.  This will be an OA ceremony so if you are a member of the OA and would like to participate in the ceremony, let Mr. Hill know.
 
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ScoutMaster's Minute - 8/5/19

8/7/2019

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Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ Scouts helped take down tents
~ worked on advancements
~ talked about a possible camp out on 8/23-8/25
~ popcorn sales have started.  If you would like to sell some popcorn to earn $$ for your scout account, talk with Mrs. Essig at the next meeting.
~ Mrs. Burrow presented a campout for October 25-27.  It is A weekend with Horses.  The scouts can work on the Horsemanship MB and/or trail ride.  Space is limited.
~ Mr. Frambach congratulated all scouts on working on their partial merit badges and recommended trying to finish them before school starts.
~ next meeting the scouts will be working on pioneering

Upcoming:
~ 8/7 Elk's Veteran's Fishing excursion - The Elk's Lodge is looking for some scouts to help with the Veteran's annual fishing trip.  The veterans will be boarding the boat at Captain Hook’s Charters, 220 Anchors Way at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 7. The scouts can help bait hooks, run pop and water to the vets as needed, etc. They return to shore at 12:00 where they board a bus to the Elks Lodge for lunch. We could use a couple adults to go out as well.
~ 8/10 Blue Star Mother's are looking for help with packing care packages for the troops.  The packing will be at Orchards Mall at 9:30am.  Scouts should go in Door 4 by Carson's.  If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Mary Wilder.  This opportunity will be for a couple hours.
~ 8/17 11:00AM (8/18 rain date) Help needed for Will Christy's Eagle project at Lincoln elementary. Cookout to follow at the Christy's home.
~ 8/23-8/25 campout (location TBD)
~ 9/3 committee meeting
~ 9/16 completed blue cards due to be included at next Court of Honor
~ 9/30 Court of Honor

Volunteer needed:
~ We are looking for a parent to run the tent rentals.  If you can help out, please let us know.  This is a fundraiser where the scouts earn money that they can use for camps, etc.
 
 
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ScoutMaster's Minute - 7/29/19

8/1/2019

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Highlights from last night's meeting:
~ worked on advancements
~ talked about a possible camp out on Aug 23-25
~ talked about a Shooting Sports Merit badge opportunity at the Coloma Rod & Gun Club on Labor Day weekend.  The scouts were asked if there was any interest.
~ also presented with a couple opportunities to help with Eagle projects (See below)
~ talked about signups for the service opportunities below.
~ popcorn sales have begun!  First order is due Aug 10th.  The boys were able to pick up order forms and money envelopes.

Service opportunities:
~ 8/7/19 - Elk's Veteran's Fishing excursion - The Elk's Lodge is looking for some scouts to help with the Veteran's annual fishing trip.  The veterans will be boarding the boat at Captain Hook’s Charters, 220 Anchors Way at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 7. The scouts can help bait hooks, run pop and water to the vets as needed, etc. They return to shore at 12:00 where they board a bus to the Elks Lodge for lunch. We could use a couple adults to go out as well.
~ 8/10/19 - Blue Star Mothers are looking for help with packing care packages for the troops.  The packing will be at Orchards Mall at 9:30am.  Scouts should go in Door 4 by Carson's.  If you have any questions or need a ride, please contact Mary Wilder at 269-983-2647.  This opportunity will be for a couple hours.

Eagle Project help needed
~ 7/31/19 - William Bacon has requested help on his project from 6pm-8pm at Roosevelt Elementary.  He will be putting in some plants and working on the patio.  Scouts that can help should bring shovels and work gloves.  Snacks and water will be provided.
~ 8/17/19 - Will Christy will be working on his project (GaGa pit) at Lincoln Elementary starting at 11am.  There will be a cookout afterwards.  Rain date is 8/18.
Upcoming:
~ 8/6/19 - troop committee meeting at 7:00pm at the church.  All adults are welcome to attend.
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