Scouts worked on advancements and built pioneering structures. There is a committee meeting tonight at 7pm at the church. Kurt will send out a link also, if you cannot make it. Bobby mentioned that we will be picking an assistant scout patrol leader to help Patrick out until we have elections again. You can still sign up for scout camp at Cole Canoe Base.
May 11th, Blossomtime Parade: Saturday!
Scouts should assemble at 11 AM at the Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph in Class A uniform. We are number 79 in the parade. A water bottle is encouraged. Pickup will be at the park typically around 3:30 PM. Contact Mr. Dansfield for more information.
July 12 and 14, Volunteer for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Ice Cream Social
Volunteer to set up and tear down. More details to come.
Cook for Concerts: Mark your calendars!
Thanks for signing up! We always have room for more if you want to add your name to a date. This activity can also help toward your Cooking Badge.
May 31
June 28
July 26 (Summer Camp at Cole)
Aug 2 (probable Band Camp conflict)
Sept 6
Please sign up using the link in the Scoutmaster's Minute so we know if we can do this.
Mackinac
Check for email from Mr. Lorenz! Patrols have been assigned and info should be coming this week! Mandatory Practice May 1st.
May Patrol Events
Each patrol needs to have a patrol activity in May. Please send your ideas to your patrol leader to discuss at the next meeting. Once you decide on an event and get adult approval, invite the girls’ patrol and the SPL & ASPL.
May 30, 6-8pm Exploring Post Open House @ Cook
The Cook plant is Organizing an Exploring Post. This is going to be a great experience for anybody from 14-20 years old that wants to try out various career paths available at Cook. Also give those who participate a chance to network at Cook and have a leg up on getting hired at Cook. The Open House is May 30th from 6-8. Sign ups using the QR code in the attached flyer. I want to give Troop 623 a chance to check out this very different branch of scouting!
Summer Camp, July 21-27- Payments are due now!
Please bring your payments to the next meeting or contact Ann Essig to make arrangements. Have Scouts sign up for their merit badge sessions! We are going to Cole Canoe Base! Our Summer Camp week is July 21-27 and the cost per Scout is $385. There is a discount for siblings. Please email Mrs. Essig if you want to go to camp. Bring your payment to the next meeting and she will send you a link to update your Scout’s info so you can choose merit badge classes and water adventures. Merit Badge/Activity selection is open! Below is the link to all Health forms. Fill out the one for over 72 hours. Always keep your originals and give copies.
https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/
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.