~ Emmit Lorenz gave a presention on his findings on composting
~ talked about visit to Pack 623's meeting and inviting Arrow of Light scouts to the Thanksgiving fest. Went over the different requirements that they will be doing with the Arrow of Light scouts.
~ talked about the campout with horses and what to bring (see below)
~ worked on advancements
~ packed trailer for weekend
Announcements:
~ Doors will be locked around 7:15pm. Please be on time. If late, you will have to come around the back of the building to the doors that come directly into our room. We may have a parent sit up by the door to let scouts in if there is one available.
~ Dues will remain the same as last year's amount until National assesses their increase, then dues will go up by that amount.
~ It was announced that Camp Munhacke (Gregory, MI) and Rota-Kiwan Scout Reservation (Kalamazoo, MI) will cease their operations in January 2020. The programs will then be conducted primarily at Camp Teetonkah (Jackson, MI).
~ New theme for next month will be Winter Preparedness
Service Hours opportunity:
~ Tent rental setup help is needed for this Saturday and then take down on Sunday. If you are able to help, please call Mr. Dansfield for the details. He needs about 4 scouts to help.
Campout with Horses information:
~ Scouts need to meet at the church at 5:00 on Friday. Departure will be at 5:30.
~ Scouts need to bring on top of their normal equipment, a mess kit, long pants and 2 pairs of shoes. (one for wearing around camp and one pair of waterproof boots or muck boots for scooping or working the pastures)
Upcoming:
~ November - 6 mo elections. Positions available will be posted at the next meeting.
~ 11/2/19 - Blue Star Mothers troop packages 10am at the American Legion in Stevensville
~ 11/16/19 - leaf racking with the pack at the church
~ 11/22-11/24 - Thanksgiving feast at Tower Hill
~ 2/7-2/9 - Klondike campout at Camp Betz
~ 2/23/20 - Scout Sunday