Scouts discussed Klondike and Scout Sunday, worked on advancements, unloaded the trailer, played chess, and ate leftover desserts from Scout Sunday.
Advancement
Kevin Svetlev was promoted to Star.
Monday Feb 20th
Scouts will work on new Patrol flags, so please send fabric markers and other art supplies for decorating to the meeting.
Mackinac Trip info: Feb 16 or Feb 21, 2023 7pm
Our time at Mackinac is July 15-22, 2023. It is $200 per Scout. Attend an In-person info session, Q&A, Signup: Feb 16 or Feb 21, 2023 7pm at the Church. The troop has some extra shorts, shirts, and red jackets so check with us before buying more. If you have some you have outgrown, please bring them to help others. Scouts need to be at least 1st class.
Tuesday, March 7th
5:30 PLC Meeting, 7pm Committee Meeting
Gaming Night! March 10-11
Scouts will play games, work on the cyber chip, and have a cook-off against the adults.
Blossomtime Parade, Sat. May 13th
We need to know if Scouts are interested in marching in the parade. Please let us know if your Scout is available.
Triathlon Parking Fundraiser, Weekend of June 25th
Save the date. This is one of our best fundraisers.
Summer Camp details coming soon!
We could still use a few adults for summer camp! We need to decide quickly what camp to go to this summer and need at least 2 adults to lead it. Here are some dates and prices for camps we are considering. Please have anyone who is attending get their health forms filled out. Form C needs to be filled out by your doctor. See attached forms.
D-Bar-A $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 3 hrs away
Session #1 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2 - Scouts BSA Resident Camp
D-bar-A Scout Ranch
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
Gerber $380 per scout, $175 per adult about 2 hrs away
Session #1
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 06-25-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-01-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #2
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-02-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-08-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #3
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-09-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-15-2023 12:00 PM ET
Session #4
Gerber Scout Reservation
Sunday 07-16-2023 12:00 PM ET to
Saturday 07-22-2023 12:00 PM ET
Tamarak $335 for Youth, $125 for Leaders about 1 hr away
Scouts BSA Week 1
June 18th – 24th
Scouts BSA Week 2
June 25th – July 1st
Scouts BSA Week 3
July 9th – 15th
Scouts BSA Week 4
July 16th – 22nd
Street Signs for Eagles
If your Eagle Scout is interested in a street sign (to keep at home), contact Mr. Dansfield, do not go directly to the City Commission. The Troop needs to write a letter along with your Eagle Report-like submission. Contact Mr. Dansfield for details and requirements.
Merit Badge Counselors
Come to the meeting and we will fill out the form with you! Help keep the Troop going!
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.