Troop 1 Christmas Party tonight!

Troop 1 Christmas Party tonight! Bring a snack to pass and a game and join the fun for our last meeting this year! See you again on January 7, 2015.


The Scout Slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily! Christmas time is upon us, Scouts and Leaders ! It's always our duty to follow the Scout Law, but especially at this time of year take time to give a little more of yourself to others. Be a little kinder, a little more thoughtful and lend a hand. Be good to your parents, and your siblings and show them how much that you care. One week until Christmas Eve, take a little time each day to do a good deed.

Headlands, January 9 &10 and Snowflake Dance Jan 31

Headlands: Right after we get back from break the very first activity will be the Headlands trip on January 9 & 10. It's 2 nights. Please indicate below if you are willing to chaperone. We need about 3 adults.

Snowflake Dance:   Venturing Crew 252 out of Boyne City, MI is holding their Snowflake Dance on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Eagles Hall in Boyne City. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturing Crew Members, and their guests are invited.  This would be the first year that our scouts would attend this dance.  (optional grade 6 to age 20)  Please let me know if your scout would like to attend. 

It is $8 each if we register before 1/18/2015.  It is $10 at the door.  Your scout may bring a guest. 

This is a semi-formal event, which means no jeans, Class A uniforms are acceptable, shirt and tie is acceptable.   

Service Opportunity - Kiwanis Club Christmas Baskets this weekend

Troop 1 appreciates our sponsor, Kiwanis Club of Gaylord for renewing our charter with Boy Scouts of America.  At their meeting this morning they were grateful that our troop represented them in the recent Christmas parade, and Scoutmaster updated the club with a summary of our activities. Don't miss out on a opportunity to show your appreciation to the Kiwanis Club by helping with any of the volunteer activities that they do for the community.  This weekend is their annual Christmas basket drive.  They need help from scouts to carry Christmas food baskets.  If you are able to lend a hand, they need helpers on Saturday Dec 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday Dec 14 10:00 am -3:00 pm. The basket distribution is at the Annex building between South Maple and the Middle School.   Wear your Class A shirt, please.

Tentative Upcoming Calendar of Events:

Tentative Upcoming Calendar of Events:
Dec 10: Party planning and Religious Awards introduced
Dec 17: Christmas Party
Dec 19-Jan 4 Christmas Break

Jan 7, 2015: First meeting after Break. Religious Awards will be discuss in more detail, and scouts may make a commitment to earn.
Jan 10: Unconfirmed date for Headlands
Jan 31: Snowflake Dance Boyne Falls (optional grade 6 to age 20) Venturing Crew 252 out of Boyne City, MI is holding their Snowflake Dance on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Eagles Hall in Boyne City. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturing Crew Members, and their guests are invited.

February 7 & 8: Alpenfrost service opportunity
February 8: Scout Sunday Services at local church
February 21:  Winter Klondike hosted by Troop 49/53 - Saturday,  at the Boyne City Flywheelers. They are planning a theme of Crime Prevention and looking to offer every boy the opportunity to complete the Crime Prevention merit badge as part of the Klondike event.  More information to come.

Boy Scout Christmas Party!

Next week is the Christmas Party!  We did some party planning tonight and this is what the scouts would like:
For: Troop 1 Boy Scouts
When: Wednesday, December 17, at regularly scheduled meeting
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bring: Please bring in a board game to play with other scouts.
There was interest in doing some Karaoke.  If anyone has a Karaoke machine and would like to bring it to share that would be great.
Scoutmaster will not be there due to attending a band concert.  (which means that scouts who have high school band won't be available to attend either)
Please comment on Facebook with what snack you will be bringing to share. (Or you can email troop1.gaylord@gmail.com)

Gaylord Santa Parade

Don't forget the Gaylord Santa Parade is this Saturday, Dec 6. Meet at 5:30 pm on South Indiana Street.  I have spoken to Santa (I have connections) and we will get a group picture with Santa promptly at 5:30ish so please be on time so that you can be in the picture. Dress Warmly! The Boy Scouts will walk near/with the Kiwanis.

Reminder to complete your Geology and Nature merit badge.

Reminder for scouts who haven't yet completed their Geology or Nature merit badge.  Watch your bird feeders for a month and turn in the results to Mrs. Adams.  Partial merit badge cards will be returned by the end of the year completed or not.  Two scouts are remaining to turn in and identify a rock for the Geology merit badge.  So close to completion!

Gaylord Santa Parade

Gaylord Santa Parade is this Saturday, Dec 6.  Meet at 5:30 pm on South Indiana Street.  Dress Warmly!  The Boy Scouts will walk near/with the Kiwanis.  A couple scouts to carry flag/banner, 6-9 scouts will dress as Reindeer to pull the Klondike sleds.  Also some boys will dress as packages (wearing a wrapped box with arm and leg holes.  Make sure your scout is dressed festively or in uniform, and WARMLY.  Hat, boots, gloves, snowpants if needed. Feel free to dress the part. but DO NOT dress as Santa!  See you Wednesday for the meeting, and Saturday for the parade.  Scoutmaster will be taking pictures as always during the parade but will not be walking with scouts.  Parade starts at 6:00 pm, walks to the pavilion to see Santa. It would be cool to get a group picture with Santa, so as soon as the parade ends stick around for a few minutes to see if that will work out.

Popcorn orders are in!

We will still be having a scout meeting on Wednesday, prior to Thanksgiving vacation for those who can make it.  We have popcorn orders to pass out.  See you Wednesday.

Wreath Order Pickup

Wreath order pickup will be tomorrow, Tuesday November 24, at 7:30 pm at Asst. Scoutmaster Jeff Proux's home. 136 Brentwood Drive. Please pick up your wreath orders so that Jeff doesn't have to store them.

No scout meeting tonight, 11/19/2014

Since there is no school today, there will not be a scout meeting tonight, 11/19/2014.  

Scout meeting tonight!

Scout meeting tonight! Scoutmaster will not be there and neither will SPL Austin or ASPL Ben. Ken Arndt is leading the meeting and ASPL Andrew will be in charge. Plans are to work with the younger scouts in their book on rank requirements! So younger scouts bring your books and older scouts be prepared to be helpful! Drive safely everyone.

Last chance to get wreath orders in is this Friday!

Last chance to get wreath orders in is this Friday!  Contact Mr. Proux or leave a message on Facebook if you have an order to get turned in.

Scholarship Opportunity!

This particular scholarship is specifically for Catholic Scouts, but all scouts should remember that many scholarships recognize the achievements of Boy Scouts or Eagle Scouts. Be on the look out for those opportunities.

If you are a Catholic, high school senior, who is planning on attending college and has made the rank of Eagle scout you could apply for this scholarship.  If you are not yet a senior, keep this scholarship in mind for the future.

Emmett J. Doerr Memorial Scout Scholarship

Boy Scout meeting reminders for tonight.

I was told Bagley is available for our Boy Scout meeting tonight.

Wreath and Popcorn take home orders are due Wednesday. DUE TONIGHT.

Community Center Lock-in is this Friday. Parents we need bake sale items for the lock-in. Parents we also need volunteers for staying all night or shift of working at the lockin on Friday.

If you've been observing your bird feeder since the Shoepac camp out, then your paperwork is due tonight. But you can turn in your nature paperwork anytime you've completed it.

Den Chief Training for scouts will be provided by Mr. Proux either the week of Nov 12 or Nov 19 if you are interested in being a Den Chief. The Cub scouts need older scouts to mentor their den. You must take Mr. Proux's training to be a Den Chief.  In addition, there is an online training available that takes 30 minutes and will print a certificate if you would like to expand your skills.
 
Den Chief Training

Missed the Committee meeting on Sunday? Here's some updates and reminders.

Didn't make the committee meeting?  Here are some reminders and items that you missed.

Community Center Lock-in is this Friday.  Parents we need bake sale items for the lock-in.  Make sure your scout has spending money to purchase treats that evening.  Money made goes towards the door prize and prizes for the card tournaments.

Parents we also need volunteers for staying all night or shift of working at the lockin on Friday.  Please comment or let us know if you can help out supervising.
 
Wreath and Popcorn take home orders are due Wednesday.  DUE WEDNESDAY.

Next popcorn sale date is November 24 all day Monday.  Contact Mr. Elliott to schedule a time to sell.

If you've been observing your bird feeder since the Shoepac camp out, then your paperwork is due Wednesday. But you can turn in your nature paperwork anytime you've completed it.

Den Chief Training for scouts will be provided by Mr. Proux either the week of Nov 12 or Nov 19 if you are interested in being a Den Chief.  The Cub scouts need older scouts to mentor their den.

Plan to walk in the Christmas parade on Dec 6.  More details to follow on that, but we have a small committee of scouts working on the details, and we've asking the scouts to plan to dress as presents, or festive to walk in the parade.  We will be walking with the Kiwanis Club.  The parade asks that all entrants be in costume or decorated and that no one dress as Santa.  There is to be only one Santa in the parade.

Committee Meeting Sunday

Committee Meeting, 6pm Scouts, 7pm committee members and leaders, at the Diocese of Gaylord on Sunday, November 2.

Indoor Leader Training NOVEMBER 1, 2014

What makes a Trained leader? Adult leaders in units are considered trained and eligible to wear the Trained emblem when they have completed Youth Protection Training, Position Specific Indoor Leader Training, and Outdoor Leader Training. If you have not yet previously taken Indoor leader Training, it is available to you at this date and time:

WHEN: NOVEMBER 1, 2014

TIME: 9AM UNTIL 4PM

WHERE: LDS CHURCH, 707 ALCAN DR., PETOSKEY

We all have hopes and ideals for our son's experience in scouting. But let's remember that to succeed in scouting, we must remember the foundation that scouting was build on. Leader Training is very important to remind us as parents to keep the objectives of Boy Scouting fresh in our minds.

For more information to to register to attend:
A. James (Jim) Mansen
District Commissioner
231 547-6862
ajmansen@yahoo.com

Scout meeting tomorrow will be at Diocese of Gaylord

Remember that our scout meeting will be at Diocese of Gaylord Pastoral Center at 7:00 pm.  Scouts who are working on rank advancement should bring their scout books to be checked.  All scouts should be recording camp and service time in the back of their book and should bring their book for signatures.  We will have some Collection Merit badge presentations.  We will do a few at each meeting for the next few meetings.  If we don't get to yours tomorrow, we will schedule it for a future meeting. See you tomorrow evening.

Kiwanis Open House Wednesday

Come and join us for the Kiwanis Open House, held at Diocese of Gaylord, 611 West North Street. This is during our regularly scheduled meeting.  We need 3 boys to help prepare the dutch oven dessert at 5:30 and we need the remainder of the scouts to show up at 6:30 to greet Kiwanis members, and set up the presentation.  if your scout is speaking about a topic, please have that typed and ready for a 3-5 min speech. Wear Class A uniforms and be neatly groomed. Check your email for more details. If you did not receive a detailed email separately please reply troop1.gaylord@gmail.com and I will send you one.

Court of Honor today! Hope to see your family there!

Court of Honor is today at  2:00 p.m. beginning with set up and food preparation. Come early if you'd like to help.  Please bring a dish to pass. I did not divide it out by letter we'll hope it all works out evenly.  Bring your own table service (plates, silverware, cup etc.) At 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!

Make sure to be neatly dressed in your uniform.  We will take a group picture.  Any leader who would like their picture taken for Facebook, please wear your Class A if you have one.  I have also started a new album on Facebook that is just our Eagles dressed in uniform.  So if you are an eagle and would like your photo in that Album let me know (that includes Leaders)

Busy Weekend! Austin Detgen Eagle Court, Sat 3:30; Halloween Party at Jeff Proux 6-9pm; Court of Honor 2pm food prep, 3pm dinner on Sunday

We have a busy Boy Scout weekend.

Join us for Austin Detgen's Eagle Court at Bagley Hall on tomorrow, Saturday at 3:30 pm.

Following the Eagle Court, you are invited to Troop 1's Halloween Party at Asst. Scoutmaster Jeff Proux's home from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.  Wear a costume if you'd like, and feel free to bring a snack to share.  Food will be served.

Court of Honor is Sunday, October 19. 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!

Make sure to be neatly dressed in your uniform.  We will take a group picture.  Any leader who would like their picture taken for Facebook, please wear your Class A if you have one.

Troop 1 Halloween Party!

Halloween Party!

Saturday October 18th will be the Troop 1 Halloween party.  That date was chosen at the committee meeting on Sunday. It will begin shortly after Austin Detgen's Eagle Court, approx 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The party will be at Assistant Scoutmaster Jeff Proux's home. Come in costume or without, come dressed warm to hang out at a bonfire in the yard. Food will be served, feel free to bring something to share.  Directions and details will be given tomorrow, at Wednesday's regularly scheduled meeting.

Looking for interest in a Winter Campout in the week after Christmas

See below a post for a Winter Camp out.  We have at least 4 scouts who would like to go on this trip.  We are looking for interested parents/trained leaders to accompany them.  If I cannot find interest in our troop, I will see if the older boys only can go with another troop.

Boy Scout Winter Camp at Camp Rotary

Looking for an awesome event to keep you busy over the holidays? Join us for the 6th annual Boy Scout Winter Camp Expedition to be held at Camp Rotary for 4 days & 4 nights of Scouting winter fun from December 26-30! Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity for fun, fellowship, and advancement to include the following Merit Badges being offered:

    Entrepreneurship - Class Limit is #6
    Communications - Class Limit is #25
    Rifle Shooting - Muzzle Loader - Class Limit is #8                                      
    Law - Class Limit is #24
    Fishing - Class Limit is #16
    Snow Sports - Class Limit is #20
    Astronomy - Class Limit is #14
    Search & Rescue - Class Limit is #16
    Chess - Class Limit is #16
    Inventing - Class Limit is #12

All Participants will be lodged in Camp Rotary’s year-round cabins & food service will be provided in the Central Dining Hall. Unit registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all cabins are filled - so don’t delay in getting your unit registered today! Registration fee includes all meals & lodging. Unit Registration Only - 2-Deep Leadership is required!

Let scoutmaster know if your scout has interest of if you have interest in being a Chaperone.

Committee Meeting tonight! 6pm Scouts in Leadership and 7pm adults (committee members and parents)

Committee Meeting tonight at Bagley hall!  6pm Scouts in Leadership positions and 7pm adults (committee members and parents)  Come and have a say in your scouting experience.

We need the chairpersons of committee: Advancement Chairs, chair of November Lockin, Popcorn Chair, Wreath Chair to report on status of their activities.

In addition to regular business, we will be discussing the Open House on Wednesday, October 22, that we will be hosting the Kiwanis Club, our sponsor, to dessert and to learn more about scouting.

Found: brown workboots at Hessel

Found:  Scoutmaster has a pair of brown workboots that were left at Hessel. So if you are packing for the campout this weekend and can't find your boots they might be the ones I have.

Wreath Sales have begun!

The profit from this fundraiser will be used to help support Boy Scout camping, educational outings, hiking, and canoeing as well as Scout uniforms and supplies. Mr. Proux and Mrs. Bolinger are helping with the wreath sales this year.  Print the following pictures for your order forms and sell them to your family and friends.  Always be safe when making sales. Delivery will be prior to Thanksgiving. 

Popcorn Sale opportunity

Opportunity to sell popcorn this Saturday 9:00-5:00 pm and Sunday 9:00-3:00 pm at the Northland Sportsmen's Club.  Please contact Popcorn Chair Derek Elliot by phone 989-350-5899 to make arrangements for your time to work.  Proceeds from the sale will go directly into your Scout account.  Here is your chance to make money for your scout account to pay for scout gear, activities and camping!  I'm sure that Derek might also appreciate some adult participation to supervise.

Shoepac lake Campout October 3-5

I'm super excited!  It's another camping adventure!  October 3-5 Troop 1 will be going to Shoepac Lake for a Karst Field trip and campout.  What is Karst? Karst refers to a limestone region with many sinkholes, abrupt ridges, caverns, and disappearing and underground streams. Scouts will be given the opportunity to complete two merit badges Geology and Nature. We will do prerequisites for these merit badge this Wednesday and next Wednesday at our regularly scheduled meeting.  Also if you are already working on the Fishing merit badge and need to catch a fish to complete the badge, here is an opportunity for you to do that.  Scouts should bring fishing poles.  One of the requirements for the Nature merit badge is two catch 2 species of fish. Scouts under 17, can fish without a license, but they are required to observe all fishing rules and regulations.  Scouts over 18 and adults will need a fishing license.

We also need chaperones to camp and drivers to transport scouts!  So far we have Scoutmaster and Mr & Mrs. Adams planning to attend. Please let Scoutmaster know ASAP if you can camp with us to help supervise our scouts or drive (or both).

Hessel Campout this weekend! Leaving promply at 5:30 from Bagley hall.

See attached Packing list for Hessel campout this weekend.  The theme is Fantasy land and the scouts are planning to decorate the campsite as Dungeons and Dragons.  Bring appropriate costume, but no weapons.

Hessel

Looking forward to the International Scout Rally this weekend!  Meet at Bagley hall at 5:30 with bags packed!  Bring your sleeping gear and anything else that you can pack in the troop trailer early on Wednesday to the scout meeting.  The Troop Trailer will be going up Friday morning to get our campsite.

Are there any parents interested in coming to camp with us and help to chaperone or drive?

Wreath Sales Chairperson needed!

We need a parent to volunteer to be the new Wreath Sales Chairperson.  Currently Mr. Proux is the chairman, he has done much of the legwork for this season's sale.  He'd like someone to learn  about this very successful fundraiser and help our scouts make money for scout accounts.  If you do not have a defined position in our troop, please consider being the Wreath Chairperson.  Please comment here or let Mr. Proux or the scoutmaster know of your interest. We thank you for your consideration.

3 Merit badge opportunities!!

Start off the scouting season with some merit badges just in time for Court of Honor in October.

Collections Merit Badge:
Present collection at our meeting. Pick up a worksheet and blue card at our meeting, and begin working on the collections merit badge  Counselors will be at October 15 meeting to hear presentations.
Collections Merit Badge


Geology Merit Badge: Instructions and worksheets will be given at the September 24 meeting. Scouts will have an opportunity to earn the merit badge if he attends this meeting and the Shupac Lake campout. Attendance and participation will be key to earning the merit badge.
Geology Merit badge

Nature Merit Badge:  Instructions and worksheets will be given at the October 1 meeting. President Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America will have an opportunity to earn the merit badge if he attends this meeting and the Shupac Lake campout. Attendance and participation will be key to earning the merit badge.
Nature merit badge

Upcoming Calendar events! More details to follow.

If you couldn't attend last night's meeting, please review below planned events.  If you are a parent and would like to volunteer to attend a campout or drive, please let us know. We need YOU!

September Calendar
3rd Meeting: Welcome back, Summer Camp, discuss Sportsplex Lockin patch

10th Meeting: Preparation for Hessel Campout,Theme: Fairyland remind scouts to bring sleeping gear to next meeting to pack in trailer early. Popcorn sales brochures will be passed out.

11th (Thurs) Volunteer Opportunity: Otsego County Strong Community Event, parade 4:15, memorial service 4:45, Eric & Ken Meet behind Alpine Tavern at 3:45. Wear Class A. Free dinner follows.

17th Meeting: Preparation for Hessel Campout, Pack trailer early! Mr. Adams will be going to Hessel early Friday to get our spot.

19,20,21 Hessel Campout, Theme: Fairyland, leave 5:30pm, Drivers: J. Adams(4), Ken (5), Julia (5-6), & Zach Might need more drivers depending on number of boys attending.

24th Meeting: *Mention future Collections merit badge and upcoming elections 30 min Geology Merit Badge with Janice Adams

October Calendar

1st Meeting: Prepare for Karst Campout (Shupac Lake) 2 merit badges, Geology and Nature, Webelos 5 invited at 3pm Saturday for dinner and to pitch a tent for the night. Wreath Sales discussion, Parents asked to attend meeting.

4,5,6 Shoepak lake.  Leave 5:30 Friday, (Mr & Mrs Adams, Bushong)

Troop News!

Committee Meeting on this Sunday, Sept 5.  6:00 pm Scouts, 7:00 pm leaders and committee members. We are planning events and fundraisers for the new year.  Come and be a part of the fun!

Leaders Eric Clink and Ken Arndt plan to attend this event on September 11.  If you are available, please plan to attend.  Record your service time in your Scout book. Information for this event will be discussed at next weeks meeting.

Kathy Arndt requested some volunteers for the Regional Ski patrol on September 27 from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm at Gaylord High School.  They are looking for "patients" for splinting and first aid practice.  Please let me know of your interest.  Record this service time in your Scout book if you attend.  Information for this event will be discussed at next weeks meeting.

In the future, all volunteer requests must be submitted to committee for pre-approval.  It's hard at this time of year when we haven't had meetings to approve worthy events. 

Summer Camp Results:

With no scouts standing behind me to time my Scoutmaster Minute *wink, wink*, I am free to take as much time to say what a fabulous week that I had at Boy Scout camp.  This was only made possible by the support of my family while I was away and by the excellent and AMAZING leaders that I brought to camp.  Tom Adams (Eagle Scout), Michelle Engel, Zach Zelkowski (Eagle Scout), and Patrick Arndt (Eagle Scout) were the heart and soul of camp this summer.  It felt as if we read each other’s minds at times, everything went very smoothly and we had fun! I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did. Their contributions were immeasurable. Each leader took a turn supervising camp, attending merit badges with your scout, or participating in camp wide events. 

Our Senior Patrol Leader Austin S. should be commended not only being a friend, a big brother and a leader to all of the scouts in camp, but for his accomplishment of earning Honor Troop. He and his Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Andrew L. and Ben B. worked together on preparations before camp on the Beast Feast menu, as well as camp rosters and organization skills that made camp run smoothly for all scouts. Austin was a great example of scouting in action.

This was our second year at Cole Canoe base and we enjoyed it so much that I have reserved the same week for camp next year.  The camp sites are first come first serve, so we had to act quickly. The scouts look forward to swimming in the Rifle River right next to camp each day. It seemed that hammocks were the popular investment this summer.  Make sure to bring one next year! Board games and Magic cards were a great way for scouts to spend time together.  We did make a few trips to the medical officer for blisters, a couple fevers and other miscellaneous things.  She took excellent care of our scouts.  It was cool that many of our scouts and leaders participated in the camp wide competitions. It is great to be a part of something larger than just our troop. The staff at Cole Canoe Base worked hard to be accommodating and provide a fun week for all.  Many counselors went out of their way to make sure that scouts had adequate time and practice to complete merit badges. I feel that our scouts had every opportunity to succeed. We did have an exciting thunder and lightning storm one evening.

Our First Year Campers worked very hard on completing their rank requirements and they sure got along great together!  I was impressed with all of the scouts who attended their merit badge classes without being reminded and who happily helped out each day in camp with the cooking and the cleanup.

I don't want to forget to give a big thank you to parents, who helped to make sure that their scouts packed appropriately and were prepared with paperwork and merit badge prerequisites. Preparation is the key to a successful camp week. A few parents joined us on Friday for the parents evening and it was nice to have them with us at the bonfire.

Camp Results:
This year the troop earned the Honor Unit award by successfully completing 14 requirements, including but not limited to building a Gateway for the campsite, a Service Project, a Camp Inspection, and participation in the Leave no Trace program. Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Austin S. is to be credited for the Honor Unit Award for his diligence and excellent leadership.

In addition our scouts participated in camp wide contest and earned these awards:
Trevor C., Jordon M., SPL Austin S. and ASPL Andrew L. took 1st Place in the Lumberjack Relay with an impressive time of 2:06. Andrew (Fiji) threw a tomahawk at target to start the relay then he ran to Jordon who did the log roll with a cant hook who then tagged Austin who pushed a log through the water with a pole who then sprinted half way across the lake to Trevor and Andrew who used a 2 man saw to cut a slice off a log to win the contest.  It was commented that they were the most interesting 4 man team that had ever placed because of their strategy.

Jordon M.: 2nd Place Scout in Archery
Tom Adams: 2nd Place Leader Root beer Chug Contest
Trevor C.: 2nd Place Older Scout Flapjack Eating contest
Jacob Q.: 3rd Place Younger Scout in Flapjack Eating contest
Patrick Arndt: 3rd Place Leader in Shotgun Shoot
Christian E.and Nathan S. earned arrows from success in Archery

All together the scouts earned 51 merit badges, and 9 partial merit badges and 6 new scouts participated in the First Year Camper program designed to help them get a head start on rank requirements.

Great Job, everyone! All in all, I think it was a successful week. I hope to see you all back again next year.  I will submit these results and an article and photos to the newspaper.  Hopefully they will choose to print it.

Yours in Scouting,

Julia Bushong, Scoutmaster

Committee meeting Tuesday, August 12 at Bagley Township Hall

There will be a  Committee meeting Tuesday, August 12 at Bagley Township Hall at 6:00 pm for SPL and ASPL and patrol leaders, and 7:00 pm for the committee. We will discuss whatever is currently on the agenda, plus summer camp, upcoming events for our scouts, the calendar, Popcorn Chair and other chairs that we need to get in place, including transitioning the advancement chair.  All parents are welcome.  Please come and contribute to the future and success of our Boy Scout troop!

Let's walk in the parade!

The 50th Annual Alpenfest Parade line up begins at 9:30 am on Saturday.  The parade starts at 12:00 noon.  The parade route is shown at this link.

Parade Route

Eric Clink will be in charge of the parade. Arrive 10:30-ish. Please meet at the cross section of Illinois street and 2nd street as shown in the picture. Please wear your Class A shirts, be prepared to represent our troop well in the parade. It's a great conclusion to an amazing festival. 

Alpenfest Dime Toss Sign-up.

Scouts, before boy scout camp, there is Alpenfest!  Every year we assist our sponsor Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, Michigan at the Dime Toss Booth.  Please check out the sign up sheet and sign up to volunteer.  Younger scouts need a parent to supervise.  2 scouts per time slot.

Dime Toss Sign up sheet

Summer Camp

Summer Camp is just around the corner!  Mr. Adams has done a fantastic job of organizing and preparing the troop trailer.  Your fellow scouts Ben, Quade, Patrick and Scoutmaster spent time washing pots and pans, utensils, a Patrol Box and repairing and organizing dry box. Are you getting your things packed and organized for camp?  It's not too soon, get started!

* You should have your physical completed before camp
* If you are attending camp, please attend the scout meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Bagley Hall.
* Pack well, and bring a mess kit (plate, utensils, cup).  No excuses.  If you don't bring a mess kit, you will purchase one at camp or it will be charged to your account. BRING ONE.
* Work on your prerequisites for your merit badges.

At our meeting we will finish cleaning out 2 more patrol boxes, discuss equipment, organize drivers, and finalize plans etc.

Looking forward to a great camp this summer!

Monday July 14, Committee meeting and Boy Scout meeting

Next Scout meeting is MONDAY July 14th at 7:00 pm.  We will be discussing volunteering at the Dime Toss for Alpenfest which begins on the 15th.  We will also be discussing packing and departure plans for summer camp.  All boy scouts are expected to come to the meeting.  It is important to volunteer our time in the Dime Toss booth to support our sponsor Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, Michigan.

Next Committee meeting is MONDAY July 14th at 6:00 pm.  It will be a short meeting and we will be finished before the scouts have their meeting at 7:00 pm.  Parents and leaders, we hope to see you there!  It will be held at Bagley Hall.

I've mailed the merit badges schedules for your scout.

If you did not receive an email with an attachment containing a list of merit badges that your scout signed up for at camp, then I might not have an accurate email address for you. Leave a message at Troop1.gaylord@gmail.com

I have not yet mailed a list to the parents of Kellen and am unsure about Christian's email address.  

Thanks.

Cole Canoe Base, Summer Camp July 20-26, 2014

Summer camp is one month away!  Are you prepared (or is your scout prepared)? Your scout should have completed his physical for camp, he should be working on the prerequisites for the merit badges that he selected, and he should be thinking about what to pack for camp so he has everything he needs.  Don't wait until the last minute!



We will leave on Sunday, July 20th.  Time to be announced. We will return on Saturday, July 26.
We are taking 21 scouts and 4 adults.  We will most likely need driver(s) to take boys to camp and pick them up from camp. 

Is it your scouts first year at camp?  Wonder what he'll be doing?  First Year Camper Schedule:
http://www.michiganscouting.org/pubs/FYC_Schedule.pdf

Everyone needs to bring a Medical form and get a physical.
Medical Forms:  http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf

Look to your email for the list of merit badges that your scout signed up for. 
Merit Badge Prerequisite list: http://www.michiganscouting.org/pubs/2014_CCB_mb_prerequisites.pdf

Schedule of Events: http://www.michiganscouting.org/pubs/2014_CCB_Schedule_of_Events.pdf

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
sunscreen
prescriptions if necessary
pillow, sleeping gear
merit badge pamphlets
pocket knife with Toten Chit

Optional:
scout book (with name written in it)
tent if desired
spending money for camp store or supplies
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.

Patrick's eagle project moved to Saturday due to rain.

Hello everyone, due to rain the project will be moved to Saturday, June 21.

Please join Patrick, local Veterans and volunteers in assisting Patriot Place in completing a memorial sitting area, installing pavers for handicap access, installing a lighted sign and planting a garden and flowers.

This Saturday, June 21st  from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch included
What to bring; Work clothes, water bottle.

You must have adult supervision and a liability waiver

If you need a ride, call ahead 732-3464
or meet us at 1430 Patriot Drive

Patrick's Eagle Project!

Please join Patrick, local Veterans and volunteers in assisting Patriot Place in completing a memorial sitting area, installing pavers for handicap access, installing a lighted sign and planting a garden and flowers.

This Wednesday June 18th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch included
What to bring; Work clothes, water bottle.

You must have adult supervision and a liability waiver

If you need a ride, call ahead 732-3464
or meet us at 1430 Patriot Drive
If an additional day is needed to complete the project it will be Saturday June 21, 10:00 am -2:00 pm

THANK YOU for the help with the Air Show

Troop 1 wants to say a big THANK YOU to all the scouts and parents who participated in the air show this weekend. Your dedication to scouting was enormous, and your help with our service project of parking and our fundraiser Bungee Jump was above and beyond.

On a personal note, I am most grateful to be leading a troop with such dedicated parents and leaders. Thank God for you!  Thank you for the help getting camp broken down, for the help with setup and tear down of the bounce house and bungee, for working the bungee (and some even helping in the bounce house although boy scouts weren't committed to do that) and for the help parking. Thank you Jeff and Eric for running the merit badges. Thank you to Ken for all his support to me personally.  Thank you all for keeping an eye on the boys.  It was nice to have so many parents at a camp out.  I'm really looking forward to summer camp.  

Air Show pass for those adults without a Class A Shirt

Parents: in regards to the Airshow, if you are planning on volunteering to work at the air show parking, or bungee jump or helping out in camp, and you don't have a Class A scout shirt to wear, you can stop at Ken's office on McCoy road and pick up an Air Show pass to help get you in the airshow without cost.  If you have a scout shirt (Class A) you won't need a pass.

Wings Over Gaylord Air Show weekend!

It's here! Wings Over Gaylord Air Show weekend!   Scouts, be at the airport by 7:00 pm on Friday evening.  We will not serve dinner, so eat before you come!  Feel free to bring your own tent if you like.  Make sure you bring your Class A shirt, sunscreen and a water bottle.  Plan on it being a warm weekend.  Be prepared to work hard, have fun and represent Troop 1 scouts well.

Austin Detgen's Eagle Project this Saturday, June 7th, 8:00 am.

Rescheduled!
Austin Detgen Eagle Project this Saturday, June 7th!  8:00 a.m. to finish

Headwaters Land Conservancy on the Sturgeon River.  Everyone meet at the Sturgeon River Preserve on  Whitmarsh Rd. Limited parking so carpooling is suggested.

Tools required: hand saws, round nose shovels, steel rakes, post hole digger and leaf rakes.
We will be blazing trails, putting up bird houses and trail signs. Work gloves will be supplied.

Sandwiches, chips, soda and water will be served.

Austin is appreciative if you can make time to come and help with his project.

I know this is a busy time for all, so any help is appreciated.

Link to sign up sheet

The previous link wasn't working... try this!  Parents, thank you for signing up to help!

Wings over Gaylord Parent Sign up sheet

Wings Over Gaylord Airshow, June 13-15.

June 13-15 is the annual camp out at the airport to enjoy Wings Over Gaylord for free! In return, the Boy Scouts assist in the parking lot to park cars. New this year is a request for adults (scouting parents and leaders) to help harness children to ride the Bungee Jump. A part of the proceeds will go back to Troop 1 to support our troop (camp, merit badges, wards, administration, etc) For this endeavor to be a success we need all available parents to sign up at the designated times to help out. Please review the spreadsheet for all times slots where we need help. Some leaders have signed up for a full day of work. But they will need a lunch break, so the more help we have the better. Thank you!

Also, make sure that your child signs up for the Air show camp out this Wednesday at the meeting. There are 2 merit badges available, Aviation and Home Repair. But to do these merit badges you must complete pre-requisites and sign up for the class. Make sure that you check this out at Wednesday's meeting. 

Wings Over Gaylord

Parent Sign up: Please, please consider signing up for a shift to help us out.  A percentage of the proceeds from the Bungee Jump go to Troop 1.

Wings Over Gaylord Parent Sign up sheet

Committee Meeting tonight!

Almost forgot to remind everyone that there is a committee meeting tonight at 6:00 pm for the Scouts in leadership position (SPL, ASPL's, and patrol leaders) and 7:00 pm for the adult leaders and parents and committee members.  Please attend!  Summer camp is nearing, the Air Show, and lot's of last minute things to discuss.  See you at Bagley Hall tonight!

Don't forget! Today is the Memorial Day Parade.

The parade starts from the VFW Hall and ending up downtown at the southeast corner of the Courthouse to the Memorial. Meet at the old VFW post, 9:30 am. Ken and Eric plan to walk in the parade. Mrs. B will be taking pictures. Any other leader is also welcome to walk in the parade. Wear your Class A's, look neat and tidy and be ready to represent Troop 1. Hope to see you there!  Have a Happy Memorial Day and don't forget to honor our veterans.

Grass Cutting Note:

Thursday- It is foggy this AM but it will burn off—not supposed to rain.  Same with Friday.  Don’t cancel your cutting plans PLEASE because of the overcast and light drizzle.

If you come to Resurrection, start on the site around the chapel—don’t start way out in the back 40. Once the chapel site is mowed, start along the entrance road and loop and move east and west.  These are the most visible parts and get the “drive by” critiques that cause calls.

Same with Old St Mary—start along the roads if you are there alone unless Tim has another plan—work in so we maximize the appearance for casual observers first.

Thanks for all of your help-  Ken

Scrip! The easiest fundraiser you can do!

We just placed our first Scrip order and earned $18.85 for the troop! Thank you to all who ordered. If you didn't order this time, plan to get in on our next order - this is a great way to help the troop earn money!

Check out:  Shop with Scrip. You can find out more about the program, enroll in Scrip, and download a list of participating retailers.  Choose Join Your Existing Scrip Program (in green) and then sign up.  Put in the troop enrollment code.  The Troop 1 enrollment code is: 363A6A8439579.

Click this list to see that products and companies that you can purchase scrip for. Brand List for Scrip

Memorial Day Parade, Monday May 26, 9:30 line up time.

Scouts!  Let's walk in the Memorial Day Parade, on Monday May 26th. The parade starts from the VFW Hall and ending up downtown at the southeast corner of the Courthouse to the Memorial.   Meet at the old VFW post, 9:30 am.  Ken and Eric plan to walk in the parade. Mrs. B will be taking pictures. Any other leader is also welcome to walk in the parade. Wear your Class A's, look neat and tidy and be ready to represent Troop 1.

Scrip program - a new troop fundraiser

We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundraising program for our organization. It’s called “Scrip ”, and it’s the fundraising program that works while you shop.

Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words,  Scrip  is gift certificates from national and local retailers.   They’re the same gift certificates that you buy at the store.   Many popular retailers participate in our Scrip program including JCPenney, The Gap, Shell, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and many, many others.

You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money. It’s simple --  Scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certificates to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the certificates for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue.   And  Scrip  is exciting, because everybody wins:

·   The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…
·   You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling …
·   Our troop gets a regular source of revenue.

The beauty of  Scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our troop without spending a single additional penny.   Just spend your regular shopping dollars with  Scrip  at the stores that participate in the  Scrip  program!   And  Scrip  can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.

Check out:  Shop with Scrip. You can find out more about the program, enroll in Scrip, and download a list of participating retailers.  Choose Join Your Existing Scrip Program (in green) and then sign up.  Put in the troop enrollment code.  The Troop 1 enrollment code is: 363A6A8439579.

Click this list to see that products and companies that you can purchase scrip for. Brand List for Scrip

Orders by May 20 are qualified for a drawing that would give us free shipping for the cards that they will mail us. So sign up today and support Troop 1!

You can also order through our Scrip Chair Michelle Engel.  Reply back to this email to leave a message and I will forward you her information.

Third Time's a Charm?? Committee Meeting Sunday 5/18/2014

Please attend our Committee Meeting rescheduled for this Sunday 5/18/2014. 6:00 pm for scouts in leadership roles, 7:00 pm for adults. (Leaders, Committee Members and Parents) Bagley Township Hall.  We will be discussing the Wings over Gaylord Air Show, Summer camp, budget etc.

No committee meeting Sunday

After much discussion there will not be a committee meeting tomorrow.  Enjoy your Mother's Day!

Reminders for the weekend!

Saturday May 10: Cemetery Cleanup begins at 10:00 am -? at St. Mary's Cemetery.  Bring rakes, buckets for pine cones, wheel barrel, gloves, brooms to sweep name plates.

Saturday May 10: Brandon Proux Eagle Court of Honor, Hayes Township Hall, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Saturday May 10: Kickoff 2014 I still don't have a volunteer to go and learn about being popcorn chair for the fall and bring back information to our troop.  Let me know if you want to go and I will register you! It's in Kalkaska. Register through the MichiganScouting.org website at: Kickoff 2014

Sunday May 11: Remember your Mom!  It's Mother's Day!

Sunday May 11: Committee meeting at Bagley Township Hall 6pm for scouts in leadership roles, 7:00 pm for adults.

Camp registrations are due May 9th!

Scouts need to be registered for camp before May 9th in order to get the rate of $285.  After May 9th it goes up to $300. Do not wait until the last minute to get your paperwork to Mrs. B or you run the risk of paying the additional $15.  Thanks!

Committee Meeting Cancelled today

Troop 1 committee members - we will NOT be having our committee meeting tonight. The hall is all set up for voting on Tuesday. We will make a decision about the next committee meeting date at Wednesday's scout meeting. Have a great Sunday!

2014 Program Kickoff - looking for a couple volunteers to attend

Hey new scout parents!  Looking for a way to contribute to your scout's new troop?  We need a volunteer or two to attend this 2014 Kickoff.  It's held in Kalkaska at Kalkaska United Methodist Church on May 10 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.  You will learn a lot about scouting in the break out sessions, and we need a volunteer to be our new Popcorn Chair.  There is a session called "Popcorn University"!  Please let me know if you can go, and I will register you.  Lunch is free. Share what you've learned with the rest of the troop!

2014 Kickoff Flyer

http://www.michiganscouting.org/PresidentFord/Events/PFFSCProgramKickoff

Reminder! Committee Meeting this Sunday, May 4

Reminder!  Committee Meeting this Sunday, May 4.  Bagley Township Hall.  6:00 p.m. for Scout leadership, and 7:00 p.m. for committee members, parents and adult leadership. Please attend!  This is the time and place we make the decisions for the troop.  Come and be a part of it!

Reminder! Help Austin out with his Eagle Project on Saturday! (It will be cancelled if raining)

Scouts!  Another opportunity to earn service time and a great way to help out a future Eagle Scout.

Austin Detgen Eagle Project:

Headwaters Land Conservancy on the Sturgeon River
May 3, 2014 8:00 a.m. to finish
Tools required: hand saws, round nose shovels, steel rakes, post hole differ and leaf rakes.
We will be blazing trails, putting up bird houses and trail signs.  Work gloves will be supplied.
Limited parking so carpooling is suggested.
Pizza, chips, soda and water will be served.

Wednesday's meeting behind Middle School at the cabin

Bagley hall is being used so we've moved Wednesday's 7:00 pm meeting behind Middle School at the cabin.  We will be learning how to read a map.  Bring a compass if you have one.

Mark your Calendar! Brandon Proux Eagle Court of Honor

Mark your calendar for upcoming Eagle Court of Honor:

Congratulations to Brandon Proux, our newest Eagle! Please plan to celebrate with him and his family on Saturday, May 10th at Hayes Township Hall from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

4283 M-32 W
Gaylord, MI 49735

Scouting for Food pickup tomorrow! Then Bowling!

Scouts, don't forget tomorrow, Saturday, is the day to pick up the Food Pantry items! Return to the homes in your neighborhood where you left the flyers and pick up any canned goods left on their porch. Don't knock on doors! Once your food items are collected, bring them to the Otsego County Food Pantry promptly at 3:00 p.m. for a group picture.  Wear your class A shirt for the photo.   All Troop 1 Boy Scouts are welcome to come bowling and have pizza from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Gaylord Bowling Center.  Free bowling & pizza for those who participated in the food drive.

Meeting location changed on April 30, please read.

On Wednesday April 30^th, Bagley hall is closed.  We are planning to meet behind the Middle School near that cabin to learn how to read a map and do some compass work. 

So please plan to meet behind the Middle School near that cabin.  If you drive behind the school, you’ll see it.  

If your scout has a compass please bring it. 

In case of rain, we still plan to meet there… we are working on getting permission and keys to use the cabin.

Also, I still need 2-3 older scouts to assist in teaching compasses to the cub scouts on May 17^th at the Otsego County Park.  Please let me know ASAP if you are interested or contact Jeremy Savoie.  This would be service time, and the cub scout pack requested the help of a few older scouts.  If there are no scouts available, then the Cub Scout Pack may want the help of leaders who can teach the compass. 

Wilderness First Aid Course

There will be a Wilderness First Aid Course Friday, May 16 thru Saturday, May 17 at Camp Greilick.

The flyer is below. This course is needed for any of the high adventure bases and it is recommended that each Troop have at least 1 person certified.

Older Scouts, 14 and above can also take the course.  The course fee is $60 which includes meals. (Most courses you find run in the $200 range)

You can overnight at the Adirondacks at Camp on Friday night or go home and come back. (The 3 sides Dacs are available or bring a tent)
Click Here for info Wilderness First Aid course

Outdoor Leader Training tonight 6:00 pm! at Fly Wheelers!

Outdoor Leader Training is this weekend at Fly Wheelers, 6pm tonight!.  There are still a couple spots available... Contact Mrs. B if you want to go.   Troop 1 always needs trained leaders for campouts!  Troop 1 will pay the $45 fee. Learn how to be a Boy Scout!

It is at Northern Michigan Flywheelers in Walloon Lake

Lasts from Friday - Sunday.  April 25-April 27

Come and join the fun!  All of our currently trained leaders have attended this training.

Bring mess kit(plate, cup, utensils, bowl)

sleeping bad and ground pad

warm sleeping clothes

tent with ground cloth (if you need to borrow a tent we can try to get one out of the troop trailer for you)

appropriate weather clothes, outdoor cloths, good shoes

Scout shirt if you have it.

gloves, mittens hat, 

pocket knife

compass

flashlight with extra batteries

toiletry kit

camp chair

rain gear

jacket

Austin Detgen Eagle Project:

Scouts!  Another opportunity to earn service time and a great way to help out a future Eagle Scout.

Austin Detgen Eagle Project:

Headwaters Land Conservancy on the Sturgeon River
May 3, 2014 8:00 a.m. to finish
Tools required: hand saws, round nose shovels, steel rakes, post hole differ and leaf rakes.
We will be blazing trails, putting up bird houses and trail signs.  Work gloves will be supplied.
Limited parking so carpooling is suggested.
Pizza, chips, soda and water will be served.

Troop 1 Current Events

Summer Camp!  Camperships have been submitted and are being reviewed by council now to be allocated to scouts in need.  Make sure that if you requested a campership that your scout is registered for camp ASAP. In two weeks camperships will be announced.  

Mark your Calendar! Court of Honor is April 23, next Wednesday at 7:00 pm.  Please bring a snack or a dessert to share.  We will serve canned soda (leftover from the lock-in), and probably serve coffee. Parents and family, come to support your scout!

Don't forget that Saturday April 26 is the pickup date for the canned food drive.  Please return to the houses that you left the flyers and pick up the canned goods that are left on the door step.  Do not knock on doors.  Then please deliver your non-perishable foods to the food pantry at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.  We will stack up the food we collect and take a group photo.  Then scouts please join us from 4-6 pm for bowling and pizza at the Gaylord Bowling alley.  Scouts who participated in the Food drive will bowl for free. Parents be sure to pick up your scout at 6:00 pm.

The Bagley Township hall is not available for a meeting on April 30.  We will have to get back to you on what our alternate plans for a meeting location will be.

Court of Honor April - need scouts to volunteer to put together the program

Scouts, Mrs. B still needs someone to help plan the Court of Honor which is scheduled for April 23.  ASAP!  Planning a Court of Honor is one of the requirements for the Communications Merit badge which is Eagle required.  We need a power point presentation and a program (to hand out).  Mrs. B has photos to use and will be glad to meet you at the library or you and a parent can come over to her home to work on it. Please contact her as soon as possible.

http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb005.asp

Scouting for Food

Scouts, don't forget today is the day to distribute the Food Pantry flyers! If you forgot to do it today, do it as soon as you are able. If you forgot to get your flyers at the meeting you can pick them up from Mrs. B anytime during the week. Don't knock on doors, don't put in mailboxes, just leave them at the door quietly. You will be back to pick up the bags of food on Saturday, April 26, after which we will go bowling for a couple hours.

April Committee Meeting on Sunday

Parents, Committee Members, and scouts in positions of responsibility don't forget to attend the committee meeting at Bagley Hall on Sunday. 6:00 p.m. for the scouts, and 7:00 p.m. for the adults. We have a lot to discuss, including plans for the Court of Honor. See you there!

Upcoming Eagle Court of Honor:

Congratulations to Brandon Proux, our newest Eagle!  Please plan to celebrate with him and his family on Saturday, May 10th at Hayes Township Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Service Time Helping out at the Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner

Here's an opportunity to earn service time!  Troop 1's sponsor, the Kiwanis Club of Gaylord, is having it's 23rd Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday April 24th 2014 at 6:00 pm at Alten Zimmer.
Scouts dressed in uniform could help to serve dinner.  If you just want to attend the dinner the cost is $5.00 for all you can eat spaghetti dinner including salad, Garlic Bread, beverage and ice cream sundae. If you plan on working plan to arrive at 5:30.

Troop 1 Updates

Scouts:  Check out the schedule for the April meetings.

March 31 - April 4,   Spring Break No Meeting.
Wednesday April 9,  Troop Elections! and Food Prep
Saturday April 12,     Food Pantry Hang Bags/ Bowling
Wednesday April 16, Leatherwork Merit Badge
Wednesday April 23, Court of Honor
Saturday April 26,     Pick up Food Pantry Bags
Wednesday April 30, How to read a map (Orienteering)

For those of you who have jobs in preparation of Court of Honor, please work on them.  These jobs include music selection and pictures.
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To prepare for the Leatherwork Merit Badge on April 16, please complete requirements 1,2,4,5 of the worksheet.  Bring worksheet to April 9th meeting for Mr. Detgen to check it out.

To print off the worksheet for Leatherwork click the following link:

Leatherwork Merit Badge Worksheet

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Getting ready for Summer Camp?

Registrations, camperships, and merit badge requests are being entered into the computer right now! But you have a job, too! You need to print out the worksheets for the merit badges that you are taking, and you need to check out the prerequisites so that you are taking steps to complete your merit badge.

Check out this link for a page full of information about Cole Canoe Base. Here you will find Health Forms that you need to get filled out prior to camp, and the pre-requisites for the merit badges that you want to earn.

Cole Canoe Base information

And at this link you can print worksheets for the merit badges you are taking.

Merit Badge Worksheets

Permission slips for Polar Bear

Polar Bear Permission and packing list

Packing List

Permission Slip

Polar Bear Camp out tomorrow!

A note from your SPL Aaron regarding the Polar Bear camp out tomorrow: Scouts should bring warm clothing, a blanket, a set or two of extra clothes with plenty of socks, a warm sleeping bag, a winter hat and gloves, boots, a tarp, any personal gear that they want to bring but whatever they bring we all have to hike it up to camp. Be at Bagley Hall at 9:00 am tomorrow morning to have gear checked and load up.

Final Instructions for Merit Badge Tech on March 15

Final Instructions for Merit Badge Tech on March 15

We are just a week away from welcoming all of you to Merit Badge Tech and Traverse City.  We have some final event reminders for you.  If you have registered several Scouts please make sure this information gets disseminated appropriately.  We will hold this event regardless of weather, so plan to join us.

**Only those Scouts who have not paid need to check in at registration. All others can proceed to their first classroom after the flag ceremony and announcements**.  Attached you will find a list of classes and classroom numbers.

Here are our do's and don'ts:

Do wear your Class A uniform.
Do come with your worksheets and prerequisites completed.
Do make sure you have appropriate clothing for the class you are taking.
Do bring a nonperishable food item for the food drive.
Do make sure you have transportation to the Coast Guard base (Search and Rescue) or Fire Station (Fire Safety) as we will not be providing transportation. (if you are taking that merit badge)

Do Not bring blue cards.  We don't use them at this event.  Your unit will get a report with completed requirements and your Troop advancements person will complete the blue cards.

Do Not eat anywhere other than the designated lunch rooms/areas.  The Career Tech Center allows us to use this building and we need to keep it clean and undamaged.  No food or drinks in the classrooms, please.

Please contact Deb Lannen, 231.360.7691,  
lannen@charter.net with any last minute questions.

See you March 15th!

Sportsplex Lock-in tonight!

Sportsplex Lock-in tonight at 8:30 p.m.  Wear your Class A or Class B t-shirt and show your scout spirit.   Parents, it's Daylight Savings time change tonight, so remember to change your clocks tonight, so that you are on time to pick up your scout promptly at 6:00 a.m.  Spring forward 1 hour! See you there!

Troop Committee meeting tonight!

Reminder!  There is a Troop Committee meeting tonight at Bagley Township hall.  6pm for scouts in leadership position to come and plan upcoming events.  7pm for parents and committee members.  We will be discussing the Sportsplex Lock-in final details and other upcoming events.  Please come and give your input!

Leader Recognition Form

Do you know a special leader whose contribution that you want to recognize?  

Here is an email from Council:
"Let's recognize our districts outstanding unit leaders.
The deadline is fast approaching for the nomination of our outstanding unit leader. All nominations must be returned by the March 9th Roundtable. The recognition dinner will be held at the Petoskey High School Cafeteria. To make our dinner a success we need to have leaders to recognize. Attached is a nomination form for your use. Thank you!"

Leader Recognition Form

18th Annual Troop 1 Sportsplex Lock-in...coming up soon! We need parent volunteers!

This lock-in is hosted by Troop 1 and is open to all interested Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crew.  It is NOT a bring a friend event.  All participants must be a registered scouter.
See flyer for Sportsplex Lock-in. Sportsplex lockin registration packet

We expect all parents of Troop 1 Scouts to help with this lock-in.  Is is a big undertaking and requires volunteers to run smoothly and provide the best experience for all scouts.  Please take a look at the sign up sheet below for a job that suits you.  Time is running short and we need you!  Thanks!  if you have difficulty signing up online you can call 989-619-2526. 

Parent Help sign up sheet

The expected arrival time to return home to Gaylord is between 1:30-1:45 today at Bagley.

The expected arrival time to return home to Gaylord is between 1:30-1:45 today at Bagley.

Headlands trip postponed until tomorrow morning! Be at Bagley hall at 8:45 am on Saturday.

Headlands trip postponed until tomorrow, Saturday,  9:00 am.  Be at Bagley Hall at 8:45 am for a departure time of 9:00 am.  Trip is being postponed due to driving weather and a septic issue at Headlands that should be fixed by tomorrow.  

Committee Meeting Sunday March 2 at Bagley Hall

There will be a committee meeting on Sunday March 2 at Bagley Hall.  6:00 p.m. for scouts in a leadership position (SPL, Asst. SPL and patrol leaders) to meet and make plans for the upcoming months.  7:00 p.m. meeting for Committee Members and all interested parents.  Please come and hear about what's going on in the troop!  The troop meetings are run by the scouts, but the committee is run by the parents!

The Headlands trip is this weekend!

The Headlands trip to Mackinaw is this weekend.  If you haven't signed up and still want to go contact Ken Arndt immediately.  Bring your video gaming system or games to play!
See attached forms for details.
 Permission slip
Information about Headlands

Klondike is still on!

The Klondike tomorrow is still on! Dress warm boys! It was suggested by the host of the Klondike that you consider wearing a ski or snowmobile helmet to help you stay warm all day. Bright and early at Bagley Hall! Rides are leaving at 7:00 am. Parents make sure that there are enough drivers before you drop off your son.

18th Annual Troop 1 Sportsplex Lock-in!

This lock-in is hosted by Troop 1 and is open to all interested Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crew.  It is NOT a bring a friend event.  All participants must be a registered scouter.
See flyer for Sportsplex Lock-in. Sportsplex Lock-in Flyer

We expect all parents of Troop 1 Scouts to help with this lock-in.  Is is a big undertaking and requires volunteers to run smoothly and provide the best experience for all scouts.  Please take a look at the sign up sheet below for a job that suits you.  Thanks!

Parent Help sign up sheet

Current Events in Troop 1

Service Time opportunity! The Cub Scouts in Pack 1 need a few Boy Scouts to help out at the Pinewood Derby on this Saturday, January 11, 2014. If you would like to help call Cub Master Jeremy (989) 306-1665.

Don't forget about the Klondike on January 25! Asst. Scoutmaster Eric is leaving Bagley Hall at 7:00 am to get to Charlevoix at 8:00 am. Make sure to DRESS WARMLY. Wear boots. Eric needs A&C health forms. Please let Eric know before January 11 if you are attending. The first 200 scouts will receive patches. See previous post for more information.

All Troop 1 parents should sign up to help out at the Annual Sportsplex Lock-in sponsored by Troop 1.  It is on March 8 this year. Sportsplex Volunteer signup

Registration for Merit Badge Tech day begins on January 11.  Merit Badge Tech Day is being held in Traverse City on March 15, 2014.  You will need to create a new user to register if you haven't attended before.
http://meritbadge.info/mbn/eventdetails.aspx?id=7056774C-E3F1-4257-B7E8-5B5BF6CE2671


Like our page on Facebook!  Here you will get similar reminders like in email, but can see comments from other Troop 1 members and photos of our activities.     The page name is:   BSA Troop 1 Gaylord, MI 

Merit Badge Tech Day

Don't forget to participate in this great opportunity to earn merit badges.  Sign up for Merit Badge Tech Day on March 15, 2014 in Traverse City.

Merit Badge Tech at TBA Career Tech Center
880 Parsons Road, Traverse City MI 49686

The website is http://meritbadge.info  or click the following link.  If you've not been to a merit badge tech day before you will have to create an account. Parents can take their scouts on their own, or you can try to create a car pool.

Registration will open January 11th, 2014 and close February 21st, 2014.

Register for Merit badge Tech day on March 15, 2014

Troop 1 Scout meeting, tonight at 7:00 p.m.

It's the first scout meeting of the new year! Join us at Bagley Township hall at 7:00 p.m. for Troop 1's scout meeting. Wear your uniform, bring your scout book and be prepared to help plan a great year! See you tonight!