~ scouts practiced putting up the winter tents and packing them back up to prepare for the Klondike this weekend
~ scouts worked on packing the trailer for this weekend
~ worked on advancements
Upcoming dates to remember:
~ February 4th - Committee meeting 7:00pm - all parents are welcome to attend
~ February 4th & 20th - sign ups for Mackinac Honor Guard - 7:00pm
~ February 7-9 - Klondike at Camp Betz - will meet at the church at 5:00
~ February 27 - Blue and Gold/Crossover Pack 623 - tentative date - SPL, ASPL & patrol leaders should plan on attending
~ February 23 - Scout Sunday - all scouts are asked to attend - arrive at 10:00am & scouts need to wear their class A's
~ June 18-23 - High Adventure: White Water Rafting at Ohio Pyle, Pennsylvania
~ July 11-18 - Mackinac Island Governor's Honor Guard week
~ July 19-25 - Summer Camp at Camp Gerber
~ August 7-9 - 100th Celebration of Troop 623 and First Congregational Church Campout at the Church
~ November 20-22 - Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Frank S. Betz in Thunderbird Hall and Roman Potempa Cabin.
Announcements:
~ A Shooting Sports Merit Badge Campout was presented to the troop. It will be April 24-26 at the Coloma Rod and Gun Club. If scouts are interested, the merit badge worksheets must be filled out completely and presented at the mandatory orientation meeting on Friday night.
~ The first Mackinac Honor Guard meeting is tomorrow night, 2/4 at 7:00. Parents should plan on attending with your scout.