Christmas Tree Lot 2006 Final Update

Congratulations and thank you to all Troop 1 Scouts and adult volunteers who made the 2006 Christmas Tree fund raiser a success.

The tree lot officially closed at noon on Saturday with one White Pine left. Three hundred and twenty six trees were delivered and 325 trees left the lot in record time.

Please give special thanks to the following volunteers who made the tree lot success possible:

Mr. Nutter - Quarter Master, and Mr. Wagar - Committee Chairman, for their outstanding work setting up the tree lot.

Mr. Hancock - Assistant Scoutmaster, for tree hauling and unloading.

Mr. Schlak - Assistant Scoutmaster, Don & Linda Cromell - grandparents, Mr. Gougeon, Mr. Oltersdorf, Nick, Mike and Kevin for tree unloading and stand up.

Mr. Burgdorf and Mr. Marsh tear down and clean up.

Mr. Marsh, Treasurer for daily trips to the tree lot and to the bank.

Troop 1 Newest Eagle Scout

Will and David (left to right) at David's eagle project.

Congratulations go out to Troop 1's newest Eagle Scout.....David Hare!!! David passed his Eagle Board of Review on Monday, December 11th. His Eagle project is featured elsewhere on this blog, that of remodeling the bleachers at the Inland Lakes School to make them handicap accessible. With the new wheel chair parking area that was built in the the bleachers everyone at Inland Lakes can enjoy an evening of football in comfort. Once again, congratulations to David and his family. The troop is very proud of you.

The Eagle Project youth Crew. From left to right Chris, Brett, David, Kevin, Will, and Doug.

Extra Popcorn Available

The following is a list of popcorn the troop has available to sell. If anyone is interested in purchasing any of it please plan to contact Raeanne Salem. She has the popcorn.


1- Chocolate Lovers 5-way tin. $50.00
4- Butter Light 15 pack $15.00
5- Kettle Corn 15 pack $20.00
5- Caramel Corn 26 oz $20.00

Wreath Money Turn In

Mrs. Hancock would like to remind all Scouts that money for wreath orders is due no later then the Wednesday, November 29th meeting. Please plan to attend this meeting and turn in your funds.

Christmas Tree Lot Set Up

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Troop 1 Christmas Tree Lot will be set up and opened for business this week.

Tuesday, November 21, at 10am, Mr. Nutter will drop off the Troop trailer and have all the materials for setting up the tree lot. We could use a couple of adult volunteers to help with set up. The lot requires setting about 20 steel posts, setting up the lights, and tying off the ropes we lean the trees against.

Tuesday, November 21, some time after lunch, Mr. Hancock and Mr. Neff will deliver 110 trees to the lot. All strong backs are welcome. We will have cell phones to call tree lot helpers!

Wednesday November 22, 225 trees will be delivered to the lot. Strong backs are once again needed. The trees are coming from Tustin and we will get a call when they are on the road.

Thursday, November 23, Eat, sleep, eat, watch football, sleep, eat and repeat!

Friday, November 24, Tree lot opens for business. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Please call Mr. Neff at 989-732-4051 to volunteer for Tuesday or Wednesday festivities.

Wreath Pick Up Information

WREATH PICK-UP WILL BE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
FROM 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. AND
THEN FROM 4:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
PLEASE LET MRS. HANCOCK KNOW ASAP
IF THESE TIMES WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU

THE PICK-UP LOCATION IS AT
STELLAR COMMUNICATIONS
1865 O’ROURKE BLVD.
PLEASE PULL TO THE BACK OF THE BUILDING
MY SILVER EXPEDITION WILL BE
PARKED AT THE DOOR.

MRS. HANCOCK 231-546-4546 or 989-350-4546

Last Date for Wreath Orders

ATTN: Any additional wreath orders must be e-mailed to semllc@racc2000.com or called into Mrs. Hancock by the morning of Tuesday November 7th.

This will be the final order and it will arrive along with the first order.

Thank you, any questions please call 231-546-4546.

Bows for Christmas Wreaths

Anyone interested in making bows for Christmas Wreaths, should contact Mrs. Hancok by e-mail semllc@racc2000.com or phone 231-546-4546 as soon as possible.

Troop 1 needs your help to get bow making started.

Eagle Project Photos

Several Scouts from Troop 1 helped David H with his Eagle Project at Inland Lakes Shanley Field.

First, Doug T, Steven H, Brett H, Chris C, and Kevin N read the directions for making coffee and coco!

With coffee and coco made, Doug, Chris, Kevin and Brett turn their attention to the project blue prints. David H is pleased to report that no Scouts were injured doing math with fractions during the project. What is 6' minus 4' 71/2" divided by 2?


Chris, Doug and Brett are ready for some work.

Chris, Brett, David H, Kevin, Will (Troop 204), and Doug with the finished modification to the stadium seats.

Mrs. Savory, Mr. Sevener, Mr. Hare, Mr. Marsh, Mr. Coale, Mr. Neff, and Ms. Smith also helped with the project.

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

A reminder that pop corn orders and wreath orders will be turned in at the Wednesday, October 25th meeting.

Pop corn questions may be emailed to Mrs. Salem

Wreath questions may be emailed to Mrs. Hancock

Christmas tree lot sign up sheet will also be available at the meeting.

They Were Tiger Cubs

Thanks to Mrs. Tyran for this blast from the past. Can you recognize your SPL and ASPL in this photo?



Any member of a Troop 1 Scout family may send pictures for the web site to troop1.gaylord@gmail.com Please include a description of the photo and the names of the Scouts.

Hart Lake Resort

More pictures from the Hart Lake Resort outing with the Kiwanis Club of Gaylord.

Eagle Project

What: David H. Eagle Project

Who: Scouts and Scout Families from Troop 1 Gaylord and Troop 204 Indian River plus community volunteers.

Where: Indian Lakes Shanley Field, 5243 S Straits Hwy, Indian River.
From Gaylord, take I-75 North to exit 310 Indian River. Go left on Straits Highway to Indian River High School. Going south, the school will be on your left and Shanley Field is to the left of the school parking lot.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 21, 2006. 9am until project is completed.

What to bring: Gloves and safety glasses or goggles. All other tools will be provided.


David is ready to complete his Eagle Project. Please attend this work bee and assist David in his endeavor. Shanely Field stadium seats need to be altered to allow wheelchair fan access.

There will be warm coffee, hot coco, and rolls in the morning along with lunch served in the afternoon.

David would appreciate any time you can volunteer to help with this wonderful project.

Troop 1 Scouts Dance the Night Away

Scouts from Troop 1 had fun at the 2006 GHS Homecoming Dance.



Brett and Sarah with David and Mandi.



Doug and Rianne with Kevin and Natalie



Pip and Rachel dance dance dance.



Steven, Brett and friends.

Thanks for the pictures Ms. Smith!

Hayes Tower Final 2006 Mowing and Clean Up

The final 2006 mowing and clean up for Hayes Tower Township will be Tuesday, October 10th. The rain date will be Thursday, October 12th. We will try to start at 5:00pm.

The final mow requires two riding mowers, four to six push mowers, two weed whips, two extra helpers to assist the weed whips, and extra hands for general clean up.

Please call Mr. Neff at 732-4051 if you need an earlier start time or to get more details.

Meeting to Discuss Venturing

There will be a brief meeting to discuss forming a Venture crew after the regular troop meeting on October 11, 2006.

Scouts interested in attending this meeting should inform their parents and request their parents to attend the meeting.

Information on Venturing and requirements to join a venture crew are available at: http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=vy

Venture Crews are open to young men and women who are age 14 (must have completed the eight grade) to 20.

Please contact Mr. Marsh for more information.

On a Mission From Hessel

Jake and Elwood hang out at Hessel.

No members of Troop 1 here. Where are the photos of Troop 1?

More From the International Scout Rally

The Quest for Hessel.

These are not members of Troop 1. Ni!

Hessel Scout Rally

Pictures from the Hessel Scout Rally have been received at troop1.gaylord@gmail.com



Senior Patrol Leader Doug T. Serves another fine meal at Hessel. Doug is renowned for his camp cooking skills and earned the title Iron Chef Big Munson while on a Sea Base High Adventure.

Only one picture has been posted to test the email listserv that has been created to notify Troop 1 Scout Families when the website has a new post. The email notifications may be sent to each Scout Family in an unabridged or abridged format. Most of you are set to receive the abridged format and will need to visit the website to see the entire post. Those receiving the unabridged message will see the entire post and image.

Please email troop1.gaylord@gmail.com if you want your email format changed, want to add an email address to the receiving list or want an email address removed from the receiving list.

Fall Court of Honor

Troop 1 held its fall Court of Honor at the Livingston Township Hall on Sunday.

Special thanks to Mr. Marsh, Mr. Nutter, Mrs. Savory, Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Wagar. The Court of Honor was a big success due to your efforts!

Troop 1 Positions of Responsibility are:

Senior Patrol Leader - Doug T.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - Steven O.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - Kevin N.
Scribe & Webmaster - Brett H.
Order of the Arrow Representative - Justin (J.B.) S.
Librarian - Caleb H.
Historian - Kory W.
Chaplain Aide - Mike O.
Quartermaster - Nate P.

Patrol Leader - Corps Patrol - Will S.
Assistant Patrol Leader - Corps Patrol - Nick C.

Patrol Leader - TBD - Cameron K.
Assistant Patrol Leader - TBD - David O.

Patrol Leader - TBD - Donald P.
Assistant Patrol Leader - TBD - Anthony L.

Patrol Leader - Fire Nation - Seth H.
Assistant Patrol Leader - Fire Nation - Taylor H.

If you had trouble receiving this email, please email troop1.gaylord@gmail.com

Fund Raising Time of Year

Fall is in the air and so is the start to Troop 1’s annual fund raising activities.

Experienced Troop 1 Scouting families know that sign up sheets for the Christmas Tree Lot, kits for selling TrailsEnd Popcorn and Price lists and order forms for Christmas Wreath sales will soon be available at all Troop meetings.

New Troop 1 Scouting families may be asking, what is this fund raising all about and how does my scout and our family participate?

Let’s begin with a brief description of each fund raising activity and how it benefits our Scouts and Troop 1.

Popcorn sales are a district wide activity with the profits from popcorn sales benefiting the Scenic Trail Council and the individual Scouts selling the popcorn. Scouts selling popcorn earn money for their personal accounts and have the option of selecting prizes or having funds credited towards Summer Camp. There is no limit to amount of popcorn a scout may sell.

Christmas Wreath sales are great way for our Scouts to earn money for their personal accounts. Wreath sales average a 50% profit to the Scout! Wreath sales kick off with a grace period that allows Scouts to contact their customers from prior years. After the grace period is over, all customers are fair game. There is no limit to number of wreathes a scout may sell.

Our Christmas tree sale is the only fundraiser Troop 1 does for the benefit of the Troop. The Christmas tree fundraiser pays for all Troop 1 equipment, equipment repairs, scout awards, insurance, fees and trailer maintenance. Our tree lot opens the Friday after Thanksgiving and closes a few days before Christmas or when all the trees are gone. Scout families volunteer to man the Christmas tree lot for two-hour shifts. The two-hour shifts run from approximately 5pm to 7pm on week nights, 10am to 8pm on Saturdays, and 10am to 6pm on Sundays. We always try to have two families work each shift so everyone is asked to take 3 to 4 turns at the Christmas tree lot.


Troop 1 Committee members currently in charge of these fund raising activities are:

Mrs. Hancock is our fund raising Chairperson. She recruits fund raising coordinators and assists the coordinators in accomplishing the fund raising goals.

Mr. Marsh is our Treasurer. He pays our fund raising bills, is given fund raising receipts for deposit, and updates the Scouts accounts for their fund raising activities.

Mrs. Salem is our popcorn sales coordinator. She will attend Northern District popcorn meetings and obtain and distribute all the marketing materials and popcorn order forms for the annual popcorn sales drive. Mrs. Salem will compile popcorn orders, coordinate delivery of the Troop’s popcorn order to Gaylord, coordinate the distribution of popcorn orders to individual scouts, and receives all moneys collected for popcorn sales. Mrs. Salem may have the popcorn order forms at the September 24th Court of Honor.

Mrs. Sova is our Christmas Wreath sales coordinator. She compiles all wreath orders and coordinates the purchase and delivery of the wreaths. Mrs. Sova arranges for the wreaths to be temporarily stored in Gaylord and distributed to scouts. Mrs. Sova receives all moneys collected for wreath sales. Mrs. Sova may have the wreath sales order forms at the September 24th Court of Honor.

Mr. Neff is our Christmas tree sales coordinator. He obtains permission to use the K-Mart parking lot, files a solicitation Permit with the City of Gaylord, arranges for the purchase and delivery of 325 Christmas trees, recruits a cast of thousands to set-up and tear down the tree lot, and coordinates the tree lot volunteer schedule. Mr. Neff may have the Christmas tress lot volunteers schedule at the Court of Honor. The best times go fast so it is recommended to sign up early and sign up often.

Scouts or parents may contact any of these adult leaders, the Scoutmaster, or Committee Chairman with specific questions about our fund raising activities.

Troop 1 Meeting - September 20, 2006

By Donald P.

Troop 1 Webmaster

After the flag ceremony we discussed reflections on Hessel both Roses and Thorns. Mostly we all enjoyed ourselves over the past weekend.

There was a presentation put on about speaking effectively in front of groups. This is a preparation for the up coming Court of Honor.

Court of Honor

When: Sunday September 24, 2006

Time: 1 – 4 (Service Patrol needs to be there at 12:40)

Place: Livingston Township Hall (Mr. Marsh can give directions)

Run down on how the court of Honor will go …

The new Chaplin’s Aid, followed by dinner, will give blessing. A – N deserts to pass and O – Z veggie and salad dishes.

Opening flag ceremony along with Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Senior Patrol Leader will introduce Mrs. Savory in turn Mrs. Savory will introduce Mr. Wagar who will introduce the Committee.

Induction of the new Senior Patrol Leader and his Assistants will follow with induction of Patrol Leaders and positions of responsibility.

We will talk about past stuff done in the troop since last Court of Honor.

• Jordan Valley Hike
• NYLT Training
• OA Fall election
• NOAC
• Sea Base
• Summer Camp
• Franks Farm – Canoe Trip
• Hessel

Then we will talk about future plans:

• Community Center Lock In
• SportsPlex Lock In
• Fall Camporree

Awards will then be presented to each scout according to what they have earned.

Scoutmaster will present Words Of Wisdom

Fundraising Chairs will speak

Then the Court of Honor will close with the Flag ceremony and possible blessing .

Ended Wednesday night meeting with three games of Silent Ball. Scoutmaster is requesting everyone who wants to go to Fall Camporee sign up by our next troop meeting.

Heart Lake Resort

Everyone who visited the resort this year for the annual picnic sponsored by the Gaylord Area Kiwanis realizes the prestine and beautiful setting the Heart Lake Resort offers to anyone visiting the area. Now is your chance to help thank Mr. Lewy by letting all your friends and family know about the resort.

Word of mouth is the best advertising and beyond that a little click of the internet and you can pass word on to numerous individuals. Let your friends and family know that not only is this a beautiful place to stay in the summer; complete with swimming, boating, and fishing, but it is also located at a perfect place to drop your snowmobile and hit the trail. Your friends and family can contact Mr. Lewy at 989-732-5081 or by e-mail at: HeartLakeResort@charter.net

You can check out pictures of the resort on his website at: www.heartlakeresort.com
So, take a minute and pass the word as a way to thank him and….Have a Great Day

Mowing - Everyone Needed

Final Mowings-everyone needed.

Resurrection in Vanderbilt will be Monday September 18th, at 5:30 p.m.

St. Marys in Gaylord will be Thursday September 21st at 5:30 p.m.


We need as many weed wackers and push mowers as possible. If you do not have either we will still need you to help move flowers. If you are thinking of bringing a riding mower please contact the coordinators first so that we do not have to many riders.

If you have any questions please call.

Resurrection, Janet Hancock 231-546-4546

St. Mary's, Trish Wegmeyer 732-7755

Fall Court of Honor

What: Court of Honor

When: Sunday, September 24 , 1pm - 4pm

Where: Livingston Township Hall ( 3218 Old 27 North. North of Gaylord High School)

Description: Troop will be having a pot luck dinner followed by Court of Honor. The troop will be providing the meat (turkey and ham) while families are asked to provide a dish to pass. Members of the troop with the last name lettered "O-Z" will bring vegetable / salad type dishes while the "A-N" group will bring deserts. Beverages will be provided as well by the troop.

Please bring table service for your family including plates and silverware.

Pineridge Outpost Pictures

Pictures from the recent outing to Pineridge Outpost (aka Frank's Farm).

Meeting Notes

By Donald P.

Troop 1 Gaylord Webmaster

Scout Meeting
8/30/06

The meeting started with talk about Frank’s Farm and what could have been improved.
Clean up was at the top of the list, everyone agreed that the duty roster needed to be planned better and followed. This includes cooks being up early and clean up crew ready. The hardest thing at camp to clean was bacon.

The H. brothers were introduced to the troop as new members.

When asked what everyone liked about scouting there were many of the same answers.
Everything
Camping
Meet new people
Cooking
Pancakes
Hessel

Then we had the vote for responsibilities in the troop, each current member explained the duties of each position. These were the results…
Senior Patrol Leader SPL Doug
Quarter Master Nate
Chaplin’s Aid Butters
Librarian Caleb
Historian Kory
Scribe/Webmaster Brett
These will be sworn into office at the Court of Honor on September 24th 2006.

Hessel was explained to the scouts as being three weeks from now. We make up games and play all weekend with a dance on Saturday night.

The Treasurer explained the need for scouts to help out at the Sportsman Club parking cars and made a sign up sheet, he needs six per shift. If interested contact Scoutmaster.

Scout Master announcements included reading of a page from the book Seven Secrets to Success. One was today’s success is the enemy of tomorrows success.

Seven Secrets of Success

There is no secret of success.

Success is for everyone.

Your life becomes better only when you become better.

There is no success without sacrifice.

Success is achieved in inches, not miles.

The greatest enemy of tomorrow's success is today's success.

No advice on success works unless you do.

Franks Farm

By Donald P.

Troop 1 Gaylord Webmaster

Last weekend we went to Franks Farm it was a lot of fun, the thing I liked best about it was Sunday when I made the best pancakes ever. Everyone wanted one. Some of our troop went on a canoeing trip and it was a blast. The rest of the troop that went, who didn’t go canoeing, worked on metalworking and other stuff. We went canoeing at 9:00 am and came back for lunch. After lunch we went geo-cashing. That’s when you take a GPS and look for coordinates given and search out more from there. Then was free time and Sunday we were going home.

Every Picture Has a Story

Thanks to Mr. Oakley, the web site has many new pictures to post. The photo album is as recent as NOAC 2006 and goes back as far as Summer camp 2004. From time to time pictures from Mr. Oakley's photo album will be posted.

The challenge will be for someone in the photo to email Troop 1 with a description of the photo and the event it was taken at. The photo and its description will then receive their own post.

Here are three pictures to get things started.

Troop 1 Gaylord Meeting Minutes

By Donald P.

Troop 1 Gaylord Webmaster

Meeting August 16, 2006

The meeting was called to order with the flags posted and Pledge of Allegiance. Scout Oath and Scout Law were also both recited.

In this meeting, we went over our trip to Franks Farm. We developed menus and duty rosters.

On Friday the 25th of August we will be meeting up at Glen’s at 12:30 to leave. On Sunday August 27th we will return approximately 12:00 pm. Cost involved in this trip are gas $15.00, food $15.00 and canoe rental $30.00 (canoe can be split between two boys) the scouts account will be used. Permission slips will be handed out at our next meeting on August 23, 2006.

This meeting will start with a patrol leaders meeting at 6:00 pm.

Young Eagles Flight

By Donald P.

Troop 1 Gaylord Webmaster

One of the highlights of summer was on June 24, 2006 when I was able to fly in a Cessna 170B. This was part of a Young Eagles program to give us a chance to see if piloting would be something of interest for me in the future.

The flight was awesome. We went really high and everything was measured in knots. First we went up and then he showed us how to turn. I never knew there were foot pedals in a plane. I did get to fly a little and he said I did a good job. There were many gauges and knobs inside the plane.

It was a great experience and I hope every scout takes advantage next year.

Boy’s Life August Review

By Donald P.

Troop 1 Gaylord Webmaster

Beat the Stink
Sniff, sniff. It’s great to be seen and heard, but no one – especially girls – wants to suffer a smelly you. Taking a shower everyday and using deodorant don’t only help get girls but help result in better self-confidence. Also you will have better health.

As you mature your body will begin to act in all kinds of new ways. Many of these will involve pungent odors. All kinds of things make you sweat as a teen so take showers daily.

The Ultimate Test
They have spent the winter getting ready. Now these boys and girls face their toughest challenge; 35 miles down MAD River.

They call it “The Mad”, partly because it’s short for Madawaska River, and partly because you have to be crazy to tackle it’s mix of grueling flat water and fast moving white water. Troop 849 was the first troop to go down the Mad River. They had fun and a couple of spills but made it out all right.

Click to this months Boys Life online.

Dime Toss Booth - Otsego County Fair

Hi Everyone,

Here are the Troop 1 Gaylord sign up times for the Kiwannis Dime toss booth at the fair. Please let me know which shift you can work and if an adult will be available. We need two youths and one adult per shift.

Thanks,
Ann Wagar
732-4038

Dime Toss Booth - Otsego County Fair
2 youth and 1 adult per shift

Date: Monday, August 21
Time: 2pm to 5pm - 2 youth and 1 adult needed
Time: 5pm to 8pm - 2 youth and 1 adult needed
Time: 8pm to 11pm - 2 youth and 1 adult needed

Date: Tuesday, August 22
Time: 2pm to 5pm - 2 youth and 1 adult needed
Time: 5pm to 8pm - 2 youth and 1 adult needed
Time: 8pm to 11pm - 2 youth and 1 adult needed

Please contact Ann Wagar to sign up.

Troop 1 Wins the Golden Band-Aid...Again!

Troop 1 once again had the most visits to the camp first aid station. Troop 1 keeps life interesting for Josh.

Steven V. did his part this year by taking first aid to the next level. A visit to the hospital for a few stitches. That is certainly taking one for the team.

A Song for Steven O.

Troop 1 serenaded one of their own.

Steven O. is on staff at the Water Front.

He's a maniac, maniac in the water
and he's swimming like he never swam before...

Adult Leaders Have a Laugh

What could be so funny?

Order of the Arrow Night

Mr. Oakley, adult advisor, and OA members from Troop 1 and other Troops helped prepare the Bowl for OA tap out night. Looks great guys.











OA dancers and regalia.

Songs and Skits for Cobbler

Troop 1 visited Troop 11's camp site to perform skits and were treated to Cobbler. Good deal guys.

Blue Angels Team Member Visits Camp

Ryan Courtade (nickname with the Blue Angels is Itchy) was on staff when Carol Page was Program Director.

He is now the official photographerfor the Blue Angels. He was able to get some leave after the Blue Angels left when they were done with the flying at the Cherry Festival. As the photographerfor the Blue Angels, he took the picture that is on the posters hesigned.

Ryan was at Camp Monday night and cameback on Wednesday to see more people.

Proud Mom and Her Sons

The pictures say it all.

PULL

Members of Troop 1 bust some clay targets at the Shotgun Range.