Highlights from tonight's meeting:
~ Meat orders were turned in tonight.  Orders will be ready next Monday and should be picked up at the Christmas party.
~ Mr. Arrans talked about filling out the requirements in the boy scout book.  He explained about keeping a log of camp outs and work hours and to make sure to turn that information in to Mrs. Marquardt.  It is the scout's responsibility. 
~ We are holding our own Merit Badge University so boys won't have to go to Chicago.  It will be held on January 13, 2018 from 8:00am-3:15pm.  Lunch will be provided.   For those new to the troop, this is an opportunity for the boys to earn up to 4 merit badges in one day.  If your son was not at the meeting tonight, I have attached the form that was passed out.  Please have him pick out six badges he would like to earn ranking them from 1 (most desired) to 6 and return the form to Mr. Shepard or Mr. Sparkman ASAP.
~ Two new Eagle Scouts tonight.  Congratulations Andrew Esser and Jacob Conklin!
~ Worked on rank advancements
Next week:
~ Christmas party at SJHS field house from 7:00-8:30.  Pizza will be provided.  Boys with last names A-L are to bring snacks and M-Z are to bring drinks.
Next meeting will be January 8, 2018. 

Highlight's from tonight's meeting:
~ outside game
~ learned and practiced knot tying
~ worked on merit badges
Next week:
~ Meat stick fundraiser due on Monday 12/11/17 - bring completed form and money
~ Boundary Waters deposit due on Monday 12/11/17 - still an opening or 2 if you are not signed up
~ sign up for merit badges at our Merit Badge University will be on Monday 12/11/17  - please attend so you can sign up for the badges you need/want
Upcoming:
~ 12/5/17 - Committee meeting at 7:00.  All adults are welcome to attend
~ 12/18/17 - Christmas party at SJHS Field House at 7.  Pizza will be provided by the troop.  Scouts need to bring the following:
                     Last Name - A-L bring snacks
                     Last Name - M-Z bring drinks