NO SCHOOL - NO MEETING

It is Troop 1's policy to cancel Troop meetings whenever school is cancelled on the meeting date. That is what happened to us today - No School = No Meeting tonight.

Important Fund Raising information!

The Tree lot will be OPEN tonight. The Tree Sales coordinator does not let his volunteers take the day off. WMJZ offered one of our Christmas Tree gift certificates as a prize today. The first current or former scout to stop by the Big Bear Deli and identify themselves as a scout would get the certificate. I heard them announce the prize twice but I m sure it was mentioned more than that.

Mrs. H, FUND RAISING COMMITTEE CHAIR, will be collecting popcorn and wreath money at the PLC meeting on Sunday December 4 and again at the Troop meeting on Wednesday December 7. Please have all your deliveries and money collections completed by then.

Mrs. Sova is still accepting wreath orders. The cut off date was extended to December 1. If you have additional wreath orders, please email Mrs. Sova at sova@avci.net or call at 231-585-6215.

A Scout is Reverent

A Psalm for Scouts and Scouters
The Lord God is our Great Scoutmaster who provides all our needs.
He lets us camp in forests tall and meadows green.
He leads us on trails besides waters deep and still, brooks babbling, streams rushing, and rivers raging.
He restores our bodies, minds and souls, even as we observe the eagle soaring to greater heights above.
He encourages the Eagle Scout in his upward climb.
He teaches Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers to live the Scout Oath and Law.
Even though the trails may lead through dark valleys with towering mountains, we are courageous because he leads us onward.
He continually blesses us with food for mind and body.
Even when our enemies dislike or distrust us, he blesses us with the gifts of love and forgiveness.
Surely, his goodness and mercy will sustain us all the days of our lives.
And, when we climb the final trail through the awesome pass that leads to the Great Councilfire, we shall join those who traveled the trail before us and joyfully live with him forever!

SECOND and FINAL Wreath Order Date

REMINDER: Anyone wishing to order more wreaths, the second order will be sent in on November 28th. Please email or call Mrs. Sova at sova@avci.net or 231-585-6215.

Kiwanis Christmas Baskets

The Kiwanis Club is asking for our help to pack Christmas baskets for needy families. This is not only a great community service project but fun to do as well. Six youth are needed for each shift. The date is Thursday, December 15th and shifts are from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. To sign up for a shift please contact me at vsavory1@sbcglobal.net. Parents will be asked to provide transportation to and from the Community Education Building and Scouts are expected to be in Class A Uniforms.

From the Desk of the Scoutmaster

Establishing Your Vision -
Scouting is terrific for developing Visions. Outings and meetings require Scouts to decide what the activities will be, forecast and procure the food, and assign duties. All of these things require the patrol members to create a vision of what the outing and/or meeting will be like. Once the vision has been established the patrol members must create their goals to achieve the vision. And then comes the implementation. How accurate were our estimates of food? How well did the members of your patrol come together to perform their duties? Many times the vision that we have is not shared with the members of the patrol or troop. Without sharing your vision with others you stand less of a chance at actually accomplishing your vision. In your personal life it is no different. Establishing a vision of the life that we want, whether it be long term or short term requires us to create goals in order to achieve that vision. Sharing our vision not only gives us a sense of self worth but also helps to make us accountable for our vision and the goals needed to achieve it. So...What is your vision? Share it with me and I will share something with you in return. It doesn't have to be Scout related but be prepared to tell me at least one of your goals you will be using to accomplish it. And finally, I will leave you with the words of Winston Churchill who said "Never! Never!! Never!!! Never!!!! Give Up! :-)

Citizenship in the Community - Requirement 3

Anyone interested in attending the City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 28th (to fulfill requirement 3) should meet Mr. Swampy under the Pavilion downtown no later than 6:45 PM - MONDAY Nov. 28th. Wear your class A uniform.

We plan to begin work on Requirement 4 on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 PM before the Troop meeting.

Link to Citizenship in the Community requirements.

Florida Sea Base Package

A pleasant surprise was received yesterday. An information package from Florida Sea Base with a CD that includes a slide show of Brinton Environmental Center attractions and a Fish Identification slide show. Scouts signed up for the June 2006 High Adventure to Florida Sea Base will certainly want to watch the slide shows. Maybe the entire Troop would like to watch the slide shows during a meeting?

Let your SPL or ASPL know if you want to see the slide shows and they can arrange for a presentation.

Scouts and adult leaders interested in a 2007 High Adventure to Florida Sea Base should mark down January 15, 2006 as the first day to enter the 2007 lottery for High Adventure dates.


Click the Florida Sea Base link to learn more.

Upcoming Events

The Troop meets every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church from 7:00 PM until approximately 8:30 PM.




November 24, 2005 - Thanksgiving Day. Gobble till you wobble!

November 25, 2005 - Christmas tree sales begin. Sign up sheets will be available at Troop meetings.

November 28, 2005 - Second Wreath orders due.

November 30, 2005 - Troop Meeting. Popcorn Money Due!

December 4, 200t - PLC and Adult Committee Mtg.

December 21st or 28th - No Troop Meeting.

January 4, 2005 - Meetings resume at normal place and time.

Wreath Orders Are In

Wreath orders will be in Wednesday November 16th. You can pick up your orders after 8:30pm. The location the wreaths will be this year is in the Gaylord Air Industrial Park off of Dickerson Road. It is located in a big building called the JCB Building. There are (4) suites, Stellar Computer Systems is in Suite A, the wreaths will be in Suite B. Suite C is the Michigan Department of Agriculture Wildlife Division. The JCB Building is located before the 7-Up Building.

Gaylord Middle School Veterans Day Program

Several members of Troop 1 will participate in the Flag Ceremony for the opening and closing of the Gaylord Middle School Veterans Day Program on November 11th. All Scouts that attend the Gaylord Middle School have been invited to be in uniform and participate in the Flag Ceremony.

Over 200 Veterans are expected to attend the program. The program begins at 8:15 a.m. with a reception in the Gaylord Middle School cafeteria.

Citizenship in the Community

Requirement #1
Discuss with your counselor what citizenship in the community means and what it takes to be a good citizen in your community. Discuss the rights, duties, and obligations of citizenship, and explain how you can demonstrate good citizenship in your community, Scouting unit, place of worship, or school.

All scouts attending Mr. Marsh's merit badge workshop at today's meeting should be ready to discuss Requirement #1.

Adult Leader Training

The Northern District will be conducting their annual Adult Indoor Leader Training on Saturday, November 12 at the LDS Church in Petoskey. The training will begin at 8:00 AM and run until about 3:00 PM. All adults (leaders, and parents alike) are encouraged to attend. A vast amount of information will be given regarding Webelos to Scouts transition, the Troop Committee and its organization, fundraising, advancement, program planning, and much...much...more. Oh!! And by the way!!! The cost is FREE!!!

Second Wreath Order Date

There will be a second wreath order going in on November 28th. Anyone wanting to order more wreaths can email Mrs. Sova at sova@avci.net or call 231-585-6215 with their orders by November 28th. They will tentatively come in around December 7th or just thereafter.

Information on the first wreath order delivery date will be posted as soon as it is finalized.

More Pictures From Summer Camp 2005

Scouts working on merit badge requirements study the books and show the results of field work.

There is going to be a fish fry!

Summer Camp 2005 Quest Patrol

Thanks Mrs. H for this great photo from Summer Camp.
Click on the photo to get a full screen view.

What Adult Leaders Do at Summer Camp

Our Scout Master and Our Eagle Advisor demonstrate their STILT SKILLS.

Trails in and around Michigan State Parks

Our Eagle Scout Advisor reccomends this web site for trail information.
http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/TrailsSearch.aspx