Scouts worked on the Totin Chip, advancements, and played a game. Scouts should start working on their prerequisites for camp merit badges. Mr. Hill is ready to sign off and give you the forms you need to take to camp. Some of these need a month of activity (Nature), or to attend or grow something, so start them now.
Scouts need to stay out of the main floor of the church. You can come in and leave that way but don't go there any other time, use the restrooms on the basement level.
Advancements
William Conroy was promoted to 1st Class
Blake Bacon was promoted to Life
Thursday May 18, 5pm: Help Mrs. Rice move boxes
1433 Glenwood Drive in St. Joseph
Some of you may remember Mr. George Rice. He was an Eagle Scout and a huge supporter of both Scouting and our Troop. He was the main reason the Elks Lodge was so supportive of Scouts in the area. He passed away in December of 2021. He did a lot for both Scouting in general, and our Troop in particular. We have an opportunity to give back to his family one last time. His widow, Sue, has sold their house and is moving on with her life, but she needs some help. She has a moving pod in her driveway that she needs boxes moved into. Silas has suggested, and she accepted, May 18th at 5pm as a time for the Troop to go and help her with this. She only asked for a couple of Scouts, but I’d really like to put maximum effort into this. So as many Scouts as can participate would be great in my eyes. If we end up with one Scout per box, that’s great because we’ll get done really fast. Please plan to join us at 1433 Glenwood Drive in St. Joseph.
Sunday, May 21, 5-7:30pm: Mackinac practice
All Mackinac attendees have mandatory training coming up May 21st. You need to bring filled out paperwork and wear your full uniform. Please check emails from Mr. Lorenz for details.
OA Camporee was canceled.
Tent Set Up Season is coming!
We already have reservations filling up for May 28, June 10, 11, 17, etc. Stay tuned for sign ups!
May 29th, No meeting for Memorial Day!
Enjoy time with your families.
June 5th, regular meeting time: Elections!
Apply for the positions you want and vote on June 5th.
Silas Lorenz’ Eagle Court of Honor Friday, June 16, 2023
Located at Sarett Nature Center. Details coming soon. Silas also won a great scholarship. You can read about at the link below. Congrats! https://www.moodyonthemarket.com/silas-lorenz-of-sjhs-awarded-20k-tiscornia-foundation-scholarship/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&mibextid=Zxz2cZ&fbclid=IwAR3XhbxDTD6c_dPqlsnRdyu65y1e_S_GspIWm7vmq4Syhp0JgHkasg40OiM
Help out with Church Picnic June 16, 2023
Details TBD
Triathlon Parking Fundraiser Weekend of June 25th
Save the date. This is one of our best fundraisers.
Summer Camp at Camp Rotary: Week of July 23-29, 2023, Badge selection is open!
Fill out the “SummerCamp23” form and bring it with payment if you haven’t already! We want to get our deposits and badge selections in ASAP, since the selection window is open and some badges are already full. See other attached files for badge options and the sheet to list your selections. If you already paid, check the guardian’s email for a message from Mr. Hill or Mr. Lorenz with your link to update Scout info. After clicking on update info, scroll down and you can start selecting sessions (easier to do from a computer). Each Scout has a different link so be sure you are using the matching link for the right Scout and that auto correct/fill doesn’t put in a parent’s name where the Scout’s should be (totally not speaking from experience, oops, but easily fixable.) Just be careful not to unselect your wanted session by mistake and losing your slot. You can click “Done” any time and come back and fix anything needed later.
Please see attached links and files for more camp info. https://scoutingevent.com/272-crsbsarc2023
Camp Rotary summer camp fees -
Scouts $380 if paid before May 1
Adults $175
For adults attending summer camp, please fill out the Michigan Central Registry Clearance form and submit it. See link below.
https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/lara/Folder12/BCHS-Camps_001_Request_For_Central_Registry_Clearance_4_21_21.pdf?rev=d16dd50246b5493597078483d3c7518a
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge
Help coming soon!
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.