Hey! It's a Klondike!

Charlevoix Troop 11 Presents

2014 Invitational Klondike Derby

“The Klondike 500”

Saturday, January 25, 2014

This event is open for Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture Crews. Awards will be given to the Webelos Scout Division and Boy Scouts Division (Venture Crews get lumped into the Boy Scouts division). Registration at the event will be open from 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM Saturday Morning.

Location: Former Charlevoix Middle School, 108 East Garfield Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720.

At the Klondike Derby they will be collecting canned goods and non‐perishable food for the local

Charlevoix Food Bank. Nascar point will be awards for the most cans. 

Dress:

The Klondike Derby will be held outdoors snow or no snow. Absolutely no (you will not be allowed on the course with) tennis, cross training, or running shoes. Shoes must be winter snow weather appropriate insulated boots, trail hikers, or survival footware. WE ARE SERIOUS ABOUT THIS, please comply! All leaders must ensure Scouts are dressed appropriately for the weather. Dress in layers and wear proper footwear for walking. Terrain is rolling and uneven in some areas. Scouts should realize that there could possibly be visitors attending the event during Lunch and that they should dress appropriately in scout uniforms when at all possible. 

Alternatively, NASCAR Costumes are encouraged!

Tentative Events (subject to additions & updating):

Pit lane Garage Building

Car Accident! Track Rescue

Engine Fire! Pit Stop

NASCAR Snow snake Sled race Extra points for members in NASCAR Uniforms/Fire suits

Each youth and adult MUST turn in a completed National Health Form Parts A & C upon

arrival. A health form can be found on the council website.

Please let Eric Clink know ASAP if you plan to attend.  clink1906@gmail.com

Click link for more details.  

Klondike January 25, 2014

Great Job selling popcorn!

Great Job to all the scouts who helped sell popcorn both at home and at a table in the store!  Thank you to the parents for your support.  We only have a few items left to sell, anybody need any last minute Christmas gifts? 

3 Butter Lite Microwave $20.00
1 Unbelievable Butter Microwave $20
1 Kettle Corn (popped) $15.00 

Send me an email if you want me to bring it to the scout meeting on Wednesday. jbushonghome@charter.net

Wednesday's Boy Scout meeting shortened due to Thanksgiving Holiday

Because we know that many of you are traveling for the holiday, Wednesday's Boy Scout meeting will be short.  If you have wreaths to deliver, please pick them up at Jeff’s, if you have popcorn to deliver (Ashley and Beyer) please pick up popcorn at the meeting. We will discuss the upcoming the Santa parade. 

We wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Santa Parade!

Teresa Sharkey is in charge of the parade on Friday, December 6, 2013.  Meet 5:30 to line up at the Northern Energy on South Indiana St  (parking lot) The parade will begin at 6:00 p.m. The parade runs Indiana Street North to Main then East on Main and ends at the Pavilion.
Dress for the weather!!!  Wear your boy scout uniform and warm jacket.  Feel free to wear a festive Santa hat if you wish.

Wreath Pickup today!

Wreath's can be picked up after 3pm today at Jeff Proux's home, 136 Brentwood, Gaylord. 

No Trees Sales this year

There will be no tree sales this year.  Efforts were put forth to buy a small number of trees but there was no economical way to do it.  We appreciate the people who signed up to sell trees, but still we did not have the shifts covered.

Take Home popcorn orders ready to be filled.

The popcorn for Take Home orders will be picked up from council on Friday evening (11/22/13).  If you would like your popcorn to distribute for the weekend, please contact Julia Bushong, jbushonghome@charter.net

In addition, another table will be scheduled to sell popcorn.  Please put your name and dates available on our Facebook page if you are interested in selling it for your scout to earn the profit.  I will make some calls to set up a table ASAP.  If you want to purchase popcorn, leave a comment on Facebook, or contact Julia Bushong at jbushonghome@charter.net
Remember, our Facebook page is:      BSA Troop 1 Gaylord, MI

Community Center Lock-in includes Boy Scouts Troop 1 and Troop 14 and Webelos 5.

The Annual Troop 1 Boy Scout lock-in at the Community Center is November 22 from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  This lock-in is for Troop 1 or Troop 14 Boy Scouts and Webelos 5 and is sponsored by Kiwanis.  The cost is $5.00. (This is NOT a bring a friend event )  Pizza and Donuts will be served.

SAVE THE DATE!

The 18th Annual Troop 1 Sportsplex Lock-in will be March 8, 2014.  Fun times!  Put us on your calendar! More details to follow...

(It was originally scheduled for March 15 but the date had to be changed due to a hockey tournament.)

Community Center Lock-in November 22

The Annual Troop 1 Boy Scout lock-in at the Community Center is November 22 from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  This lock-in is for Troop 1 or Troop 14 Boy Scouts and Webelos 5 and is sponsored by Kiwanis.  The cost is $5.00. (This is NOT a bring a friend event )  Pizza and Donuts will be served.

Tree Lot Signup

There were a large group of parents in attendance at the scout meeting tonight.  After much thought, it was decided to go ahead with the tree lot fundraiser.  This fundraiser has been the main source of financing the troop in the past.  The decision was made to order 150 trees (less than last year) and we hope to sell them within the first two weeks of Christmas tree sales.

Here is the signup sheet for parents and scouts to work the tree lot. Please sign up for 3 shifts.  If the trees do not sell in the first 2 weeks, the spreadsheet will be modified to include more time.

Tree Lot Signup sheet

Last Reminder! Popcorn and Wreath orders due tonight at scout meeting!

Today is the day!  Get your wreath and popcorn orders in at the scout meeting tonight!  Contact Jeff regarding wreaths, and Julia regarding popcorn.  Messages can be left on Facebook and they will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  Orders must be brought to the meeting tonight or other arrangements need to be made immediately if you cannot come to the scout meeting. :) 

Wreath orders due!

All wreath orders are due on November 6.  Please have all paperwork ready to turn in to Jeff Proux at the scout meeting.

Popcorn Wrap-up!

All popcorn take home orders are due on Wednesday, November 6.  The order must be placed on November 8.

If you are exceeding $650 in sales, let me know so I can register you for drawings.  There will be no prizes for sales, but the 33% profit (instead of 30%). 

If you have filled 1 order form let me know so I can put you in the drawing for that accomplishment.

Troop 1 Leader photos for Facebook

If you are a Troop 1 leader and missed getting your photo taken at the Court of Honor on Sunday, then wear your uniform to the scout meeting on Wednesday for another chance to get your photo taken for Facebook.

Attention all Scouts! Here's your chance to help out a fellow scout and earn some service hours!

Noah's Eagle project

*What - Building a rebound wall for the Gaylord soccer complex.
*Where - 617 Fairview St; by the water tower
*When - Saturday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. to finish
*Who - Noah Modrzynski
*Materials to bring- work gloves, and older clothing (we will be painting)
*Food-a meal well be provided most likely pizza
*Contact #- 989-732-4688

What's happening this weekend in Troop 1??

The 56th Jamboree-on-the-Air is October 19-20, 2013. Troop 1 is holding participating in this on Saturday, October 19 at Bagley Township Hall 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Come and join us and you might earn some of the Radio Merit badge!  Learn more about JOTA here: Jamboree-on-the-air JOTA

There will be Popcorn sales at Family Fare (formally Glens) from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Libby R, Bill L, and Jackie S. and their scout will be selling the last of the troop popcorn on this date.

Court of Honor is Sunday, October 20. 2:00 p.m. begins with food preparation. Please bring a dish to pass. 3:00 pm we will eat, and approx 3:45 we will begin the presentation of merit badges and rank advancement. Bring the family and come and support your Boy Scout! Elections have not yet taken place, so positions of leadership will be implemented at another time.

Don't forget to attend Brandon's eagle project tomorrow... this Saturday!

Scouts, here's your chance to earn some service time and help out a fellow scout earn his Eagle Rank.  Support Brandon Proux on Saturday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m. as he paints fences at Hayes Tower Cemetery. Bring gloves, wire brush/paint scrapers, saws and rakes.  Hope to see you there!

Brandon Proux Eagle Project

Wreath Sales have begun!

Wreath Sales have begun! Boy Scout Troop 1 is selling holiday wreaths and garland. All items are manufactured in Northern Michigan, using fresh cut Michigan greens. Each wreath sports a hand-fashioned red velvet bow. Checks should be made out to BSA Troop 1. Your order will be delivered to you prior to Thanksgiving. Print the order form included, or contact Troop 1 for an order form.

Wreath Letter for businesses 

Blank Wreath Order form 

BB-Gun and Archery Range Master Training

Adults over the age of 18 : Short notice but Camp Greilick will be hosting a BB-Gun and Archery Range Master Training on October 12th. Registration is needed by Wednesday the 9th. Participants must bring their own lunch, must be registered with the BSA, must bring with them a current BSA Health History Form. For more info and to register please follow the link below.

http://www.michiganscouting.org/Event.aspx?id=9662

Brandon's Eagle Project

Scouts, here's your chance to earn some service time and help out a fellow scout earn his Eagle Rank.  Support Brandon Proux on Saturday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m. as he paints fences at Hayes Tower Cemetery. Bring gloves, wire brush/paint scrapers, saws and rakes.  Hope to see you there!

Brandon Proux Eagle Project

Hessel this weekend! Fun, Fun!

If your scout is going to Hessel this weekend, make sure to bring a completed permission slip.  It will save time if you have it filled out and ready to go.  Be prompt so scouts can leave on time and get to camp before dark.  It's no fun to set up the tents in the dark!

Hessel Permission Slip

Sign up to sell popcorn!

We've signed up for 2 dates at Family Fare (Glens) to sell popcorn, Friday October 11 4-8pm and Saturday October 19 10-4pm.  Eric and his son are selling separately and they signed up for Family Farm and Home.  We can sign up for more dates if we need to because we have product left over, or if we have people to work and we want to sell more.

Show and Sell popcorn signup

Please email any questions to troop1.gaylord@gmail.com

Looking for advice on Show and Sell

Show and Sell:  In an effort to participate fully in the council popcorn program, I'm asking for parents and scouts to volunteer to work one of the Show and Sells at either Family Fare or Family Farm and Home. (I hope we only need 1 or 2 dates) I need to order popcorn by 10 pm TODAY online, and I am welcoming all comments on type of product to buy, how much to buy and the days that you would be available (or NOT available) to work in October.  Please comment ASAP for decision making purposes. 

Popping corn is $10 and is in cases of 12
Caramel corn is $10 and is in cases of 12
Bacon Ranch popcorn is NEW is $15 and in case of 8
Pre-popped Kettle Corn is $15 and is case of 8
Dark and white chocolate corn $20 and is case of 8
Caramel corn with almonds pecans is $20 and is case of 8
Unbelievable butter or Butter lite is $20 and are in cases of 6
The prices increase from this point.

These cases come to $120 each.   What is your thought?

Last year Troop 1 had only 3 Boy Scouts who sold popcorn.  Let's try to increase those numbers a bit!  Thanks for your cooperation.  I know we are ALL so very busy.  Any advice you can offer, or commitment to support scouting by participating in council's program is appreciated. 

I want to hear from you!  Please email troop1.gaylord@gmail.com with any comments today!

Popcorn Season is here!

Throughout the year Troop 1 has several fundraisers to choose from and Popcorn Sales are one of those opportunities.  We will have 3 ways for you to raise money for your scout account by selling popcorn. 

Show and Sell: We will have a table at a store and 2 scouts and 2 parents should sit together to sell popcorn in shifts.  We will likely only do this for a day or 2 so it won't be a burden. We will not purchase a great deal of stock. Popcorn has to be ordered this Sunday (tomorrow), so any comments are encouraged ASAP.

Online: Sign up for the Online popcorn system and it will email your friends and family. (I found that products cost between $5-$7 more plus shipping, just to make you aware that it is really expensive.) If you choose to sell online here are instructions:
http://www.michiganscouting.org/pubs/Online_Selling_Information_Scouts.pdf
Then go to sell.trails-end.com
 
Selling popcorn individually begins September 28th.  I will have order forms ready for you to pick up at Wednesday's meeting. The more scouts that participate the better, even if you only sell a few boxes!  Here is an order form for you to print:  http://www.michiganscouting.org/pubs/MichiganLR_2_.pdf

One last thing. There is a prize program, but if we opt to forgo the prizes, our scouts can earn 33% instead of 30% in their account.  So for example, if they sold $300 in popcorn, with the prize program they would earn $90 for their account, plus win a small prize.  Without the prize program they would earn $99 in their account.  Please let me know your thoughts on this.  They would still earn a patch no matter what and would still be eligible for any national prizes if they were a top seller.

I want to hear from you!  Please email troop1.gaylord@gmail.com with any comments.

Popcorn Sales have begun!

Popcorn sales have begun! We have the order forms and they will be distributed at Wednesday's meeting. Or contact Julia if you want them sooner. Earn your way to camp by selling Boy Scout Popcorn!

Upcoming Roundtable Meetings

Passing along a message from Mark Ewing regarding Roundtable Meetings:

WHEN:       SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

TIME:           7:30 P.M.

WHERE:     LDS CHURCH
                    707 ALCAN RD.
                    PETOSKEY

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BE UPDATED ON ALL THINGS NEW IN NORTHERN TRAILS.  A REPRESENTATIVE IS REQUESTED TO ATTEND FROM EACH SCOUT UNIT.

FOR YOUR FUTURE PLANNING HERE ARE THE DATES OF UPCOMING ROUNDTABLES:
OCTOBER 3; NOVEMBER 7; DECEMBER 5; 2013; JANUARY 9; FEBRUARY 6; MARCH 6; APRIL 3; MAY 82014

A. James (Jim) Mansen
District Commissioner
231 547-6862

Boy Scout meeting tonight! 7pm, same time, same place.

Back to school, and back to regular boy scout meetings.  Don't miss the first official meeting of the 2013-2014 school year.  Bring a friend if you want and introduce them to scouting! 

There will be a lot to do tonight including preparing for our annual Hessel trip, awarding rank advancements to some scouts, planning activities for the next couple months, and getting the popcorn information to kick off our next fundraiser. 

As always, come neatly dressed in your uniform and bring your scout book to have summer activities signed off, like camping and service time.

See you tonight at Bagley Township hall, 7:00 p.m.

Check out our new Facebook page!

Troop 1 has a new Facebook page and we encourage all scouting parents and scouts (age 13 and over) to like our page.  This is another way to keep in contact with the activities that are happening in Troop 1.  You will still receive all the same updates through this email address.  But the Facebook page will provide pictures from all our fun adventures.  You will have the ability to write comments on the posts and share information or memories about the activities.

To "like" our Facebook page, you will be required to open a Facebook account.   Then visit the page called BSA Troop 1, Gaylord MI   "Like" the page to receive regular updates.


If you have photos that you would like shared on the page, please contact jbushonghome@charter.net.

All inappropriate posts will be deleted and anyone who comments inappropriately will be banned from the site.  The Facebook page is in accordance with BSA rules. See the following link for more information.

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Marketing/Resources/SocialMedia.aspx

 

 

Court of Honor CANCELLED tomorrow.

Court of Honor is CANCELLED tomorrow. There are a lot of conflicting activities tomorrow and some leadership will be missing. Scouts who will be ranking up will be advancing in rank at first regularly scheduled meeting. Merit badges will be given at October Court of Honor. Thank you for your support.

Court of Honor Wednesday

On Wednesday August 28, at 7:00 pm a Court of Honor will be held for all scouts and their families to attend. Our scouts worked very hard on merit badges at camp and we want to present them with their merit badges and rank advancement. Please bring a dessert or snacks to share. (There will also be the usual Court of Honor in October for new positions of leadership) Wear your class A's for the group pictures. All leaders will get their individual picture taken for our new Facebook page (if they want to participate in that).

Fall Camporee Cancelled...

We just got word that the camporee that was going to be hosted by Troop 204 in Indian River will not take place.

The 3 opportunities for group camping this fall we are aware of are:

The Mackinac Rendezvous in Mackinac City, MI hosted by our Council         Sept 20-22 

(This is the same weekend as Hessel and we've already decided to go to Hessel)                                                                                                  

The Wild West Camporee in Lake City, MI Hosted by Troop 40 from McBain     Sept 27-29                                                                                                    

Trailblazer at Camp Greilick hosted by the our Council (They need troops to camp at Greilick and help run the event for Cubs)              October 25-27

If anyone has any ideas for a camping event for October, please bring those suggestions to the Court of Honor next Wednesday. 

Reminder tomorrow night!

On Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 pm. Board of Reviews will be done for scouts who have completed the scoutmaster conference on the week prior. Need 4 more adult leaders/committee members to do Board of reviews. Please contact Ken Arndt ASAP if you are able to participate in this. Scouts wear your class A's. We have 4-5 boys who are eligible.

Don't forget a Court of Honor will be held  August 28 for all promotion and merit badges earned at camp.  7:00 p.m. Bring dessert/snacks.  There will also be the fall Court of Honor as usual.

Great Opportunity - REALLY SHORT NOTICE! This Thursday and Friday!!

Trip is available to older Scouts in 9th grade on up that would like to go on a sail this week on Thursday and Friday please forward this email. They are looking for a few more to go on the trip.
(High School aged young men - $360, scholarships available)  August 15-16, Petoskey to Suttons Bay (Young Men in Science)

Inland Seas Education Association's Young Men in Science and Young Women in Science is a time when high-school ages students will become scientists and crew for two days onboard the schooner Inland Seas. They will conduct research projects related to the ecology of Lake Michigan. To accomplish their research objectives, students will learn to perform water chemistry analyses; determine the thermal structure of the lake; collect fish, plankton, and benthos; and analyze lake sediment. Students will also record weather observations several times a day for the National Weather Service. Students will enter their data on the shipboard computer for analysis, and prepare and present a short research report. Research results will be posted on ISEA’s website.

Students will also experience shipboard life and the demands of sailing a traditionally-rigged vessel. Students will learn boating safety, navigation and sailing theory. They will stand watch, help in the galley, and assist the crew with all phases of vessel operation including raising the anchor, hoisting sails, sail handling, and steering the boat. Team-building techniques will promote the students’ ability to work cooperatively with their peers.

Call Taryn Carew 231-271-3077 Ex 106 or email tcarew@schoolship.org for more information.

Looking for volunteers!

 This Thursday at 9:00 am, any interested volunteers are needed to help move the stored glasses for the Dime Toss from the main branch of the Fifth Third Bank to the basement of the old Ben Franklin (new furniture store.)  Scouts that help should wear their Class B T-shirt and can use the time as service time.

Important dates in August

On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14 from 7:00-8:00 pm, your scoutmaster Ken Arndt will be at Bagley hall to do scoutmaster conference for those scout eligible for rank advancement.  Come dressed in your Class A's if you have completed merit badges or rank requirements to be eligible. Bring your book.

On Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 pm. Board of Reviews will be done for scouts who have completed the scoutmaster conference on the week prior. 6 adult leaders/committee members are needed to do Board of reviews.  Please contact Ken Arndt if you are able to participate in this. Scouts wear your class A's.

On Wednesday August 28, at 7:00 pm a Court of Honor will be held for all scouts and their families to attend.  Our scouts worked very hard on merit badges at camp and we want to present them with their merit badges and rank advancement.  Please bring a dessert or snacks to share. (There will also be the usual Court of Honor in October for new positions of leadership)  Wear your class A's for the group pictures.  All leaders will get their individual picture taken for our new Facebook page (if they want to participate in that).

September 4 is the first scout meeting for the 2013-14 school.  Same time, same place.  Bagley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

September 8 is the next Committee meeting.  6:00 p.m. for the scouts, 7:00 p.m. for the leaders.

September 20-22 is the Annual Hessel Jamboree.  You can visit their facebook page for more details: Hessel International Scout Rally

Last but not least, please "Like" our new Facebook page!  This is another way for us to share pictures and information.  We will continue to use the blog as well, and you will still get email updates. The name of the Facebook page is : BSA Troop 1, Gaylord MI
 
** If anyone has any fundraising ideas for the upcoming year, our leadership team would appreciate any input. 

Committee Meeting at Bagley hall August 4th at 7pm

All parents are welcome to attend the Committee Meeting at Bagley hall, this Sunday,  August 4th at 7:00 p.m. Scouts with leadership positions should meet at 6pm for planning events for the new school year. This is a good time to hear about how summer camp went at Cole Canoe base.  Please join us!

Pick up campers at 1:00 pm today!

The scouts are on the road.  Parents please be at Bagley hall by 1:00 p.m.   Scouts should arrive by that time or shortly after.

Campers will return approx 12:30 on Saturday... Keep your eye out for updates on time!

Attention parents of campers!  Troop 1 plans to be home from camp by 12:30 on Saturday.  Watch here for updated details on arrival time!  Early morning rain could delay the departure time.  Plan to be on time at Bagley hall patiently waiting for your tired camper! Don't forget to thank the leaders (Ken, Tom, Michelle and Eric) for taking good care of your scout!

Cole Canoe Base here we come!

To all scouts attending camp this year:

Please be at Bagley Township Hall tomorrow at noon to pack the trailer, check that everyone has their Part ABC medical papers, and to assure that we have enough drivers for the trip to camp, and to schedule drivers to pick up scouts from camp.  Wear your class A uniform for travel.

Parents do not leave until Ken Arndt, the scoutmaster releases parents to leave! We need to make sure we have enough drivers, and drivers to pick up next Saturday.

Here is a list of suggested camp items:




Part ABC health form
Complete Class A uniform

Class B t-shirt
pants
shorts
shirts
hat
closed toe shoes
shoes for the beach
lightweight jacket
rain gear
swim suit
change of socks and underwear!!
beach towel
towel and washcloth
personal hygiene products (soap- toothpaste/brush)
mess kit
prescriptions if necessary
pillow, sleeping gear

merit badge pamphets
pocket knife with Toten Chit

Optional:
scout book (with name written in it)
tent if desired
spending money
sunglasses
flashlight
camp chair
compass
camera
cot

These are just suggestions!  Do not bring, fireworks, lighters, toy guns, archery equipment, or any type of electronics.

Two Reminders! Alpenfest Dime Toss and Boy Scout meeting tonight

Cole Canoe Base Scout Camp: Troop meeting tonight 7:00 p.m. to prepare for camp!  Parents please come and check it out so that your scout is prepared for camp.  We need some parents volunteers to drive and pick up boys from camp.  We have 20 scouts and 4 adults going to camp.  Also, when you arrive for tonight's meeting, please be aware that we have guests.  We have 2 scouts and their parents from Southborough, Massachusetts.  They will be attending camp with us because they live on Otsego Lake during the summer.  This is their first year at scout camp. Please make them feel welcome.  Introduce yourselves and scouts please be on good behavior!
Also, work on your pre-requisites for your merit badges for camp!  Ken has all the blue cards. 

Alpenfest Dime Toss:  Alpenfest is next week and my dime toss sign up sheet looks grim!  Remember that Kiwanis sponsors our troop and it is our obligation to participate in this fundraiser for them.  Please go now to the sign up sheet and choose a time to volunteer for the Alpenfest dime toss.  Remember to record this time in your scout book as service hours.
  Sign up for the alpenfest dime toss here

Scout meeting Wednesday July 10 to prepare for camp!

Hey Boy Scouts!  Don't forget to attend the scout meeting this Wednesday July 10 to prepare for camp!  7:00 p.m. at Bagley Township hall. Parents plan to attend so that you can make sure that your scout is prepared for camp.  We also need parents to volunteer as drivers to get our scouts to camp.  We have 20 scouts and 4 adults attending camp this year and the same people are always driving.  If you haven't driven before, please plan to volunteer to drive.

Disregard... Zach's Eagle Court of Honor has not yet been scheduled. It's not today

Disregard... Zach's Eagle Court of Honor has not yet been scheduled.  It's not today.

Sorry... my mistake. 

But Nick House's is today 4:15pm.  As far as I know.

Julia Bushong

Time Change! Nick's Eagle Court is at 4:15pm today.

Time Change!  Nick's Eagle Court is at 4:15pm today.  

Greg & Valerie House and Gaylord BSA Troop 1 

             Cordially invite you to attend the

     Eagle Scout Court of Honor

                       for

      Nicholas Aaron House

            Sunday, June 23, 2013 @ 4:15 PM

           360 Huffman Lake Road, Vanderbilt

Any questions, please call:

989-858-0435.

Our home address is:

975 Whitehouse Trail

Gaylord, MI  49735

Mark your Calendars for the Fall Camporee

PREFLYER–FALL CAMPOREE 2013

NORTHERN TRAILS DISTRICT

October 11 – 13, 2013

Pigeon River Forest

          

Backpacking and Pioneering

        “Back to the Basics”

The 2013 Fall Camporee is being hosted by Troop 204 Indian River. This Camporee will consist of Scout units parking vehicles at a trail head and hiking approximately half a mile. Proper planning and preparation by Scouts will be critical to success for this event (physical fitness, gear, clothing, packing, understanding Leave No Trace principles, and learning pioneering skills). Preregistration will be required in September. The fee will be determined at that time. A detailed map will be provided on getting to the site located on the south end of Cornwall Flooding in the Pigeon River Forest.

The event will include the following:

Troops will pack in everything they will need for their campsite. This will include:

o   Tents and tarps (option of making rustic tarp shelters and not using tents)

o   Food (with small backpacking stoves or a plan to cook over the fire)

o   Dark screening material for campsite latrine, biodegradable toilet paper, and a shovel to toss in loose dirt (there will be no port-o-johns anywhere!)

o   Lots of lashing twine

o   All other essential items needed for a weekend backpacking adventure

 Leave No Trace principles must be followed at all times

DNR Camp Registration Cards will be provided for each campsite

            Units may work independently on the Pioneering, Backpacking, and Hiking merit badges
Pioneering Merit Badge 
Backpacking merit badge 
Hiking merit badge 
 

Participants will receive a patch for the event

Competition: Troops will spend much of Saturday gathering “down and dead” forest timber and using this material to make campsite furniture and useful (or fun!) gadgets. No troops will be allowed to bring project materials other than twine to the event. There are many web sites with nifty pioneering gadgets and project ideas to make (including the seat for the latrine!). One excellent site is http://ajm.pioneeringprojects.org/pioneering/PioneeringProjects.pdf

     Host troop will judge campsites for awards in different categories

Any questions about this event contact and to get on the mailing list for the preregistration packet, please contact:

Scoutmaster Phil Dickinson       Call or Text to: 231 330-1794

Email: phil100@centurylink.net