ST. MARY's FINAL 2008 MOWING DATE

The final mowing and clean up date for St. Mary's Cemetery will be Tuesday September 30. The rain date will be Thursday October 2.

If you can attend, please contact Mr. Neff.

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT REMINDER

Caleb H. Eagle Project
Saturday, September 27, 2008
9:00 am
Elmira Township Park
Mt Jack Road, Elmira

We will be staining, painting, building two wooden garbage cans and putting up signs.

Supplies needed: Gloves, Post hole digger, paint brushes and small containers for stain.

Thank you for your help.

If you have any questions or possibly need a ride please call in advance 231-546-4546

Thank you Caleb H

National Ski Patrol - Volunteers Needed

The National Ski Patrol needs youth volunteers for Saturday September 27, 2008 from 8:00AM to 2:30PM. Volunteers may come for the morning cession, the afternoon cession or both.

Youth will act as victims for National Ski Patrol first aide and EMS training. Ski Patrols from across Northern Michigan will participate in this training exercise.

Scouts that can not attend Caleb's Eagle Scout Project can earn community service hours by volunteering for the National Ski Patrol training.

Please contact Mrs. Arndt for more information - 732-3464.

EAGLE PROJECT

Caleb H. Eagle Project
Saturday, September 27, 2008
9:00 am
Elmira Township Park
Mt Jack Road, Elmira

We will be staining, painting, building two wooden garbage cans and putting up signs.

Supplies needed: Gloves, Post hole digger, paint brushes and small containers for stain.

Thank you for your help. If you have any questions or possibly need a ride please call in advance 231-546-4546

Thank you Caleb H

2008 Fall Camporee

Scenic Trails Council
Northern Trails District
2008 Fall Camporee

When: October 3, 4 & 5

Cost: $10.00 per Adults & Boy scouts $5.00 per webelo scout

Where: Mackinaw Mill Creek campground (2 miles south of Mackinaw City)

Host: Troop 1240 Cheboygan

Welcome Campers and Scouts:

The Fall Camporee weekend is a time for discovering history, nature and having fun. Cheboygan
Troop 1240 is proud to invite you to a weekend of camping and adventure.

Upon arrival your troop will need to make sure they have the following prepared in advance for
registration.
1. Troop registration - number 0f scouts and parents
2. Waivers needed to be singed by parents for each scout and adult before arrival to insure
fast registration (Discovery Park requires waivers for use of zip line)

TROOPS:
1. ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWOOD IS TO BE BROUGHT!!!.
( Firewood will be provided at no cost to you)

2. Bring 10 GALS OF WATER . You can then refill at camp pump

3. MACKINAW MILL CREEK DISCOVERY PARK: (There is a gift shop)

4. Bring a day pack. You will need a sack lunch on Saturday, because you'll be having lunch at the Discovery Park. Bring work gloves for service project while at park.

5. This adventure is a 45 min hike from the camp. No open holed shoes or loose fitting shoes of any type. (This is required for zip line adventure)

Enjoy the weekend and friendship of your fellow Scouts.

Mike Remus
Troop 1240

Scoutmaster

Hessel International Scout Rally

Please click on the link below to view and print the Hessel Consent Form.

Hessel International Scout Rally Consent Form

Forms will also be sent out by email and available at the Wednesday Troop meeting

Important Dates & Times

Wednesday September 3 at 6:00PM - Kiwanis picnic at Heart Lake Resort

Sunday September 7 at 6:00PM - PLC meeting at Bagley Township Hall

Sunday September 7 at 7:00PM - Adult committee meeting at Bagley Township Hall. All scout parents are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday September 10 at 7:00PM - Regular weekly Troop meetings begin. Bagley Township Hall.

HEART LAKE PICNIC

IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE!

The Kiwanis Club of Gaylord has invited Troop 1 to a picnic at Heart Lake Resort. The picnic will be on Wednesday, September 3 and start at 6:00PM.

THE PICNIC AT HEART LAKE RESORT WILL REPLACE OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED TROOP MEETING for Wednesday September 3.

Scoutmaster Sevener and Assistant Scoutmaster Schlak suggests all scouts bring their swimming trunks and appetites!

SCOUTING FOR ADVENTURE - The Outdoor Channel

The Scouting for Adventure series started today on The Outdoor Channel. A link to the shows description and weekly schedule is located here:

http://www.outdoorchannel.com/Shows/ScoutingForAdventure.aspx

The title for this weeks episode is Scuba Diving. Episodes will be recorded to catch the STAR POWER that is the Troop 1 2008 Sea Base Crew.

If you missed the news, our Sea Base crew was taped by the Outdoor Channel for the Scouting for Adventure series. Let's hope they passed the cuts in editing!

Mike & Doug Go To Philmont Slide Show

Thanks for sharing your photos Mike.

USS Silversides Trip Form

USS Silversides Trip Form

Click the above link to see the online form.

Important Dates

Mark your calendars!

August 16 - USS Silversides & Michigan Adventure Park. More details to follow. Contact Mr. Neff for more information.

August 19 - 24 - Kiwanis Dime Toss at the Otsego County Fair. Volunteer hours count towards service time. Contact Mrs. Salem to sign up.

August 27 - Patrol Leaders Meeting at Bagley Township Hall. Contact Mr. Sevener with your questions.

September 3 - Regular Wednesday Troop meetings begin. New meeting location is Bagley Township Hall.