Meeting Activities
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Scouts discussed working on the prerequisites for the Sept 11 campout and played a game.  Fundraising this summer is almost complete. Parents can reach out to Mr. Lorenz to find out their Scout’s balance but more may be deposited after a few more events. Leaders asked the Scouts to think about next summer and if they want to do a canoeing high adventure camp in June 2023 or National Jamboree with a group from the Council. If you want to do an activity, you don’t always have to go with our Troop.

Advancements

Reuban Lorenz was promoted to Second Class
Nathan Sparkman was promoted to Eagle Scout

UPCOMING EVENTS​

Thurs, Aug 25th 1pm-4pm
Silas Lorenz’ Eagle Project installing birdhouses at Sarett Nature Center. 
Meet at the Center’s main building then install the bird houses at various locations. No admission fee if you help out and the time counts as service hours. RSVP to Silas Lorenz. 


Sept 9-11, 2022 9/11 
Day of Remembrance
Gerber Scout Reservation, Citizenship Merit Badge Weekend 
Complete 3 eagle required badges in one weekend!
Please see attached flyer to get more info. Space is limited.
We will complete some prerequisites at a meeting prior to the event, (August 29?). Watch the news or read a news website 5 days in a row for the Citizenship of the Nation #5 requirements. You may also want to watch the movie for Citiz…Community #5. See other attachment below for list of all prerequisites. Some take longer than others.


Sept 17th at the Church
John Norland’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor. RSVP link and more details coming soon.


Sept 22 6:30-7:45pm
Cub Scout Recruiting Event at the Church. All 3 St. Joseph Elementaries will be invited. Cub Mobiles, Foam Flyers, and FREE popcorn for everyone! Come wear your Class A’s and help out! 


Sept 24-25 Sat - Sun
Lawless dark sky camping, and mountain bike riding, details TBA


Order of the Arrow
Sept 16-18 is an OA fall event. More details to come.
 
Tents and Parking
There are still some upcoming opportunities so check the link below periodically to sign up. One is Sept. 9th, if you aren’t going to the Gerber Sept 11th campout.  A big event using a tent is coming up around Sept 18th in Riverview Park.
 
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 discussed the FOP dinner, how they earned some tips, and a possible donation. The Pinewood Derby recruiting event on Saturday with 6-8 young kids attending was great! Fundraising this summer is almost complete. Parents can reach out to Mr. Lorenz to find out their Scout’s balance but more may be deposited from recent events. The missing orange tents have been found! Thank you all for looking and returning tents. If you still have any Coleman tents or gear, please bring them to the meeting next week. We will use them in September. Scouts worked in two teams to build the highest flag holder with rope and wood. This filled some lashing requirements for First Class. We discussed a big opportunity to complete 3 eagle required badges in one weekend. Details below and attached.
Advancements
 
Colton Smith was promoted to Scout
Trey Rusbasan was promoted to Scout
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Sept 9-11, 2022 9/11 
Day of Remembrance
Gerber Scout Reservation, Citizenship Merit Badge Weekend 
Complete 3 eagle required badges in one weekend!
Please see attached flyer to get more info. Space is limited. Sign up at https://scoutingevent.com/272-911cit
We will complete some prerequisites at a meeting prior to the event, (August 22?). Watch the news or read a news website 5 days in a row for the Citizenship of the Nation #5 prerequisite. See other attachment below for list of all prerequisites.
 
Sept 24-25 Sat - Sun
Lawless dark sky camping, details TBA
 
Order of the Arrow
August 19-21 event. Details TBA
Sept 16-18 is an OA fall event. More details to come.
 
Tents and Parking
There are still some upcoming opportunities so check the link below periodically to sign up. A big event using a tent is coming up around Sept 18th in Riverview Park. 
 
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 flag etiquette, discussed the fishing trip, and reviewed the Eagle project work day. Both events went well.  We discussed a big opportunity to complete 3 Eagle required badges in one weekend. Details below and attached.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Tues August 9th, 2022
PLC meeting at 5pm at the church
 
Wed August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 5-8pm at the Fraternal Order of Police at 2665 Niles, Saint Joseph, MI. Scouts will wear Class A’s and serve food. Use the link below to the FOP spreadsheet to sign up. Scouts will be well fed at this event. Lots of buttered corn!

Sat August 13, 2022
10am-12noon Recruiting event with pinewood derby build and racing at the Church! Scouts will help prospective Cub Scouts build their own derby cars and tell them all the cool stuff they do in Scouts. Wear your class A’s and be here at 9:30 to help set up.
 
Sept 9-11, 2022 9/11 
Day of Remembrance
Gerber Scout Reservation, Citizenship Merit Badge Weekend 
Complete 3 Eagle required badges in one weekend!
Please see attached flyer to get more info. Space is limited. Sign up at https://scoutingevent.com/272-911cit
We will complete prerequisites at a meeting prior to the event. See other attachment below.
 
Order of the Arrow
August 19-21 event. Details TBA
Sept 16-18 is an OA fall event. More details to come.
 
Tents and Parking
There are still some upcoming opportunities so check the link in your email periodically to sign up.

Meeting Activities
Scouts talked about the cookout at the church concert. They set up a lot of tents and made lots of good food. Blue Card info from camp will be sent out soon.
 
Advancements
Kevin Svetlev was promoted to 1st Class
Matthew Svetlev was promoted to 1st Class
 
Upcoming Leadership Meetings
 
Tues August 2nd, 2022
Council Meeting Tonight at 7pm at the shed or inside if the weather is bad.
 
Tues August 9th, 2022
PLC meeting at shed at 5pm
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Wed August 3rd, 2022
Scouts can help veterans on a fishing charter. Bait hooks, help reel in large fish, provide refreshments, and listen to stories. Wear your class B shirts. Be at Captain Hook’s Par-Te-Tyme Charters at 220 Anchors Way, Saint Joseph MI 49085 8am till 12:30-1pm. 
 
Wed August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022 5-8pm at the Fraternal Order of Police at 2665 Niles, Saint Joseph, MI. Scouts will wear Class A’s and serve food. Use the emailed link  to the FOP spreadsheet to sign up. Scouts will be well fed at this event. Lots of buttered corn!

Sat August 13, 2022
10am-12noon Recruiting event with pinewood derby build and racing at the Church! Scouts will help prospective Cub Scouts build their own derby cars and tell them all the cool stuff they do in Scouts. Wear your class A’s and meet by the shed!
 
Eagle Project
Sat August 6th, 2022 
Silas Lorenz is working on his Eagle Project and needs some helpers to build large wooden bird houses for Sarett Nature Center. The first build time will be at his house at 9am at 295 Ridgeway, Saint Joseph MI 49085. A few adults are needed to use the power tools. If you have drills and drivers you could bring, please do. They will be installed at Sarett in a future TBA event.
 
Order of the Arrow
August 19-21 event. Details TBA
Sept 16-18 is an OA fall event. More details to come.
 
Tents and Parking
There are still some upcoming opportunities so check the emailed link periodically to sign up.