IMPORTANT NEWS and DATES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TROOP 1 SCOUTS:
It was a busy summer for Troop 1 Scouts! Scout activities included summer camp at Camp Greilick, a Florida Sea Base Crew, a Northern Tier contingent, a Philmont contingent, and attendance at the National Order of the Arrow Conference.

All of these great activities have costs and Troop 1 enters the 2009 - 2010 year with half of our scouts carrying negative balances in their scout accounts. The 2009 mowing season ends soon and our Christmas Wreath sales fund raiser is several months away. After a review of Troop 1 balances, the Troop Committee decided that all scouts with negative account balances must pay the full cost of future activities in advance of participation. Hopefully, this policy will be temporary.

Our Scoutmaster and Advancement Chair want to remind all scouts wanting to receive the merit badges and rank advancements earned over the summer, all completed blue cards and boards of review must be completed and turned in by September 23.

Troop Elections will be completed prior to the Fall Court of Honor. Scouts are encouraged to consider running for a Positions of Responsibility. Work on your speeches now.


IMPORTANT DATES FOR TROOP 1 SCOUTS:
Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm - Regular weekly Troop meetings begin at Bagley Township Hall. This will be a Hessel Planning Meeting and opportunity to turn in Blue Cards.

Friday, September 11 to Sunday September 13 - Order of the Arrow, Fall Fellowship, Ordeal, & Brotherhood weekend at Camp Greilick. COST IS $25.00

Saturday, September 12 - Community service project with the local NRA chapter. Contact Mr. Arndt for details.

Wednesday, September 16 at 7pm - Troop meeting at Bagley Township Hall. This will be a Hessel Planning Meeting and opportunity to turn in Blue Cards. Scouts should also begin discussions for upcoming elections and positions of responsibility.

Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20 - Hessel Camporee - Theme is Super Hero. ESTIMATED COST IS $45.00

Wednesday, September 23 at 7pm - Troop meeting at Bagley Township Hall. Troop Elections Begin. Final opportunity to turn in Blue Cards and complete boards of review for recognition at Fall Court of Honor.

Sunday, September 27 at 1:00pm - Anthony's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Hayes Township Hall

Wednesday, September 30 at 7pm - Troop meeting at Bagley Township Hall. Troop Elections finish.

Sunday, October 4 at 1:30pm - Fall Court of Honor. Bagley Township Hall. Turkey and Ham will be provided. Families attending are asked to bring a family sized covered dish or desert to share. Last names starting A - H desserts, I - Z covered dish.

Friday, October 9 to Sunday October 11 - Fall Camporee. ESTIMATED COST IS $25.00