Upcoming Events in Troop 1

There is a lot to read here... so please read it carefully!

Earn some volunteer time and help out Trevor fulfill his goal to be Eagle! Show up this Saturday, August 11th at Hoxie Pike Marsh on Otsego Lake. Most scouts have a goal to be eagle, so all scouts should help out their fellow scouts on their eagle project. See this flyer for information:   Trevor Adams eagle project

Dime toss at Otsego County fair!  Good News!  The scouts are again asked to work a the dime toss at the Otsego County Fair.  However, the twist is that the profits earned on the days that the scouts worked, WILL GO IN YOUR SCOUT ACCOUNT! Each scout must bring a parent, and the hours worked by both scout and parent will count towards your share for your scout account.  Eric expects that it will be busiest from 6pm-10 pm so he'd like 3 parents and 3 scouts during that time.  The other times can be 2 parents and 2 scouts.  Please check out the link and sign up! Otsego County Fair Dime Toss sign up sheet  They also need some folks to help take the tent down on Saturday.  Please call Eric if you can assist with that. 231-675-2220.

Back to school and back to regular scout meetings!  The first meeting will be September 5th, Bagley Township hall, at 7:00 p.m.  Recruit a new friend from school! Let's make this the best year ever in scouting. We will regroup and begin planning for the Hessel campout.

Committee Leadership meeting will be held on Sunday, September 9th, 7:00 p.m. at Bagley Township Hall.  All parents are welcome to attend. 

It's Hessel time again! This annual scout rally is one of the favorites!  Don't miss the International Scout Rally  in Hessel Michigan on September 14-16.  This years theme is "Out of This World".  Troop 1 will plan a game based on that theme.  There will be games, and costumes, and a dance!  Yes, the girl scouts will be there! See this flyer for information.  International Scout Rally

Mark your calendar for the Fall Camporee!  Troop 1 is hosting the Fall Camporee on October 5, 6, and 7th.  You will have the opportunity to earn the Orienteering merit badge!  Scouts plan to attend, and parents, please plan to help!  We are hosting this in the field behind the Middle school.  More details to follow.

Court of Honor is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 21st.  More details to follow.  But most importantly, scouts you still have time to earn merit badges prior to that date. Use this last month of summer to complete outstanding merit badges.

Trevor's Eagle Project

Click this link for Trevor's Eagle Project including the map:

Trevor's Eagle Project

Sorry the previous link didn't show the map.

Calling all Scouts! We need help on an Eagle Project!

Trevor Adams’ Eagle Scout Project

Restoration of the Hoxie Pike Marsh on Otsego Lake.  Hoxie Pike Marsh is   operated by the DNR and the Northland Sportsmen's Club. In the spring pike are captured from Otsego Lake. The pike are then netted, measured, and examined, then released into the marsh where they spawn. Upwards of 100 pike are transferred daily, with some fish exceeding 40 inches.

WHEN:    Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 9:00 A.M.

WHERE:  Hoxie Pike Marsh located on the north end of Otsego

                Lake. Go south on Dickerson Road to stop sign turn

                right (west) onto North Otsego Lake Drive then a

                QUICK left (south) onto Greentree Drive then a right

                (west) onto Pinetum Lane, follow Pinetum Lane to end. 

WHAT:  The restoration work will include tree and plant removal, and

              restoration of the roof on the pump house.                  

WHAT TO BRING:  Gloves, pruning shears, and sunscreen.

Lunch will be provided

If you have any questions please contact Trevor Adams at 989-350-3809. 

Click here for a map: Trevor's Eagle Project Flyer

Don't miss out on Alpenfest Activities!

Scouts don't forget to sign up to work the Dime Toss with the Kiwanis! They support Troop 1 Scouts, so we want to support them and our community.   Sign up to work the Dime Toss

Let's walk in the Alpenfest Parade!  Meet behind Eagles in the field across road at 11:00 ish on Saturday. We will walk behind the Kiwanis float. The parade begins at 12:00. Wear your Class A and a hat.  Don't forget a water bottle, it's going to be hot!

Sign up to Work the Dime Toss at Alpenfest!

Hi Boy Scouts!

The Kiwanis need your help!  Every year the Boy Scouts help out our sponsor the Kiwanis at The Alpenfest Dime Toss booth.  We need scouts to sign up to work the booth.  Pick up dimes, put out new drinking glasses and don't forget to wear your uniform!  Record the time worked in your boy scout book under volunteer hours and make sure that you get an adult scout leader to sign it at the booth, or soon after at the meeting.

Dime Toss Sign up Sheet 2012

Committee Meeting Sunday!

Don't forget there is a leadership meeting this Sunday, July 1 at Bagley hall at 7:00 p.m..  Committee meetings are always the first Sunday of the month.  Topics to be covered include summer expenses  and account balances.  We need to figure out what money we can afford for camperships for the kids and adults.

Eagle Project this Saturday!

Don't forget to attend Kenny Arndt's Eagle Project at Aspen Park, 9:00 am on Saturday May 12. Bring work gloves, compass, post hole digger etc.  Lunch will be served. 

Mower Safety

Mower Safety for the summer grass cutting season is Wednesday May 9th at the regularly scheduled meeting. 
We will begin cleanups and possibly cutting the week of the 16th.

Spring Camporee this weekend!

If you are attending the Spring Camporee at Mill Creek this weekend May 4-6, please be at the Bagley Hall at 5:30 on Friday evening.  We will leave promptly at 6pm.  Do not forget your part A&B health forms, and do not forget to sign the Waiver of Liability for your scout so that they can ride the zipline. 

If your scout signed up to help shop for food, please show up at the designated store (Wal-mart or Gordon Foods) on the assigned day.

Scouts bring your sleeping bag, warm gear for night time, appropriate shoes for the zipline (no open toe or loose fitting), and work gloves to help on the service project. Scouts must be 4ft tall and weigh between 50-250 lbs in order to ride the zipline. You will be hiking.  Bring a day pack to carry your lunch.

Scout Physical Reminder

Scouts and leaders who will attend camps and outings, you need to get your physicals done!

Please go to this link, and print the Health Forms.  You need part AB for a trip under 72 hours, and Part ABC for a trip over 72 hours.

Updated Calendar of 2011-2012

Upcoming Scout Opportunities!

High Adventure Camp!  If you are looking for excitement that is above and beyond boy scout camp, check out the High Adventure Camp offered this year! Two of our boy scouts will be attending.  There will be snorkeling, sailing, horse riding and other adventures.  There are five different weeks to choose from, but I believe our 2 scouts are attending July 15-21.
See this link for flyer:   High Adventure Camp 
Registration: Registration packet

Don't forget!  The Spring Camporee is in Mill Creek this year!  Plan to attend May 4-6.  See the link on council's website for more information:  Spring Camporee

Check this out!  Here's an opportunity for anyone!