Scouts planned a few more meals for the Thanksgiving Feast. They worked on rank advancements and played outside.
Dues are Due
2022 Annual Dues: The annual Scouting BSA dues are due! Thanks again to the Scouts' (and adult volunteers') efforts in tent rentals and event parking, the troop will be collecting $0 in annual dues. The Michigan Council and National BSA - that provide content and insurance, do need to collect $132 per Scout, and $57 per adult volunteer. You can use Earned scout account money for this, make a check payable to BSA troop 623, or even pay on-line by credit card. Payments are needed by the end of the Month! Thank you. - Orrin Lorenz
$132.00 for scouts without Scout Life Magazine
$57.00 for adults
$12.00 more for Scout Life Magazine
Advancement
Ian McKim was promoted to Scout
Service Hours Opportunity
Saturday, Nov 13, 2021, 1 - 3pm
Leaf Raking Service Project
Meet at FCC parking lot and we’ll hand out a list of homes to visit. See attached page for details.
Thanksgiving Campout and Dinner
The troop is currently planning the Thanksgiving Campout on November 19-21 at the church. The scouts will be sleeping outside in tents so please start preparing your Scout’s colder weather gear.
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.
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/