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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
