In Memory of Leonard Fritz

Any Scouts who are not going to camp this week are encouraged to attend Leonard's service on Thursday in uniform.

Obituary


Leonard Earl Fritz, 84 years of age, residing in Gaylord, has begun another part of this journey, joining our Lord on June 24, 2011. Leonard was born in Mt. Pleasant on August 21, 1926 to Ray and Louise Fritz. Leonard served in the Army during WW II, earned his BS and MA in Industrial Arts Education at CMU and Greely CO. He taught Industrial Arts for 30 years before retiring from Monroe Public School. He served as President of the Michigan Industrial Arts Association. Leonard married his wife, Madeline Milidonis-Fritz in 1975. Leonard enjoyed hunting, woodworking, supporting his boys in their school activities and in BSA Troop 1 as Troop Committee Chairman and District Commissioner. Leonard served his community through his service on the Otsego Lake Township Zoning Commission. He was a loving husband, father and ‘Poppy.’ Survived by his wife Madeline Milidonis-Fritz; sons, Jared Micah (Katie) Fritz and Justin Ray Fritz (Heather Zamora); grandchildren Kendall Isadora and Keegan Malea; father-in-law, Mitch Milidonis (Lora Pat Huffman); siblings, Iola (Jerry) Wood, Shirley (Johnny) Polich, their children Mark (Victoria) Polich, Mike (Terry Franhauser) Polich, Lou (Kathy) Polich, Maria (Rob) Schweers. Mr. Fritz was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Louise (Isbell) Fritz and his mother-in-law Mary Hope Milidonis. Memorial gathering Thursday, June 30, 2011, 10:00 am at the Gaylord First Presbyterian Church until the time of the Memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Inhuming will take place in the 1st Presbyterian Church of Gaylord Memorial Garden. Contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America Scenic Trails Council; Gaylord Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden or the Gaylord Community Food Pantry, through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.

Sad News... the passing of Leonard Fritz

In case you did not hear yet, Leonard Fritz just died. He was one of those old scouters who never let go of the traditions of scouting and he was certainly a benefactor to our troop. As long as I have been scoutmaster, each year in May he sends a check to the troop to “help out with camp.” He has two boys who are Eagle scouts. I can’t tell you how many times he stopped by the office here with a book or an article—he even dropped off his old hunting clothes to be given to a boy (complete with boots). I saw him last 3 weeks ago. He was a very stabilizing influence in the transition when I became scoutmaster.

God bless Leonard Fritz.

Ken Arndt

Troop 1

Summer Camp News 2011

 

Here are a few notes on our upcoming trip to Camp Greilick on Sunday the 26^th

 

We leave Sunday morning the June 26 at 12:00 Noon from Bagley Township Hall. 

We return about 12:00 Noon on July 2 to Bagley Township Hall. (We anticipate leaving camp about 10:00AM)

1. Eat lunch before you get to Bagley on Sunday, we will not stop.
2. Bring your bathing suit and a towel and anything else you need to swim with you on the ride over—do not pack it in your gear which will be in the troop trailer.  We can’t be sure when the troop trailer will be available.
3. All gear will be carried to camp in the troop trailer.  Ask Mrs. Vieau why.
4. Below is a posting of who has a physical on file.  If you are listed as not having a physical, better make tracks to the walk in clinic or call me.
5. Log into Scenic Trails Council under “Summer Camp 2011”  and take a look at the merit badge offerings, as well as the suggested packing list:
1. I will issue blue cards Sunday afternoon for your merit badge sessions.  No need to do anything special but look at the offerings.
2. No open toed shoes around camp (flip flops etc).  Bring your hiking boots or regular jogging shoes.
3. A warm sleeping bag is always a good idea this time of year—and rain gear.  We travel in Class A’s and you will have to put it on before you check in, so wear it to Bagley.  We are short a few class Bs but Jeff is scrounging and borrowing for camp.  Having a Class B or other T shirts and shorts is a good idea.  Bring at least 3 changes of underwear and socks.  We have a special prize for those of you who take a shower by Wednesday (No Mary Vieau, you cannot win the contest)
4. We are staying in Cherokee—bath rooms on one side and mess hall on the other and we will be sharing the site with Troop 5.  Good spot.
5. Meds:  Send enough meds, clearly labeled with your son.  Meds should be in a plastic bag marked with your son’s name.  They will be inventoried at check in and we will pass out the meds at Cherokee.
6. Wednesday is Parents night and the OA ceremony.  Parents should arrive about 6:30 to 7:00 PM and come on up and visit the site.  Our site is right across from the flag pole.  We will walk down to the bowl together. If parents want to eat with the boys on Wednesday, then each individual parent has to call camp starting Monday to make a reservation.  Space is limited, so call early.  Wednesday evening meal is traditionally Buffalo and usually good.  I think the meal is about $6.00 per person.  You can also take your boy out to dinner as long as you are back by about 8:15PM.  Once the fire bowl program is over, scouts go up the hill to camp one way and parents go down the hill to the parking lot the other way.
7. Adults at camp the first three days include Arndt, Adams, Vieau, Beauchesne and possibly Modrzynski.  New adults arriving on Wednesday include Proux.
8. I will be in the office most of the day tomorrow.  Drop your forms at the office or at the latest, bring them Sunday.
9. Lastly, we don’t want this last minute rushing around getting ready to impact the fun the boys will be having next week.  If we make a mistake and forget something, we will live with it.  Make sure the uniforms are intact, sleeping bag is habitable and we have good shoes.  Do look over the form shortages—missing a medical form can really put a cramp in a boy’s swimming activities.
   

Ken

Don't miss these events!

Air Show: The air show is this weekend, June 17 -19. If you are going to the airshow, the drop off point is at the main gate of the airport. Look right through the inside gate to the base of the tower and we will be camping there. Do not come before 6:00 PM. This is 2 days of camping for scouts to apply toward rank advancement.
We will be helping with the car parking again, but it will be different than last year.  Only one lot and they are marked so it won’t be the same difficulty that we had last year. We will help both Saturday and Sunday. I would say we will break off Sunday at 1:00 PM for pick ups at 1:15. Half boys working half going to the show. We start parking on Sunday at 9:00 AM


First Aid: The first aid class is June 20th and 21st,  Monday and Tuesday at 7:00. If you are a new scout, you have to be there. If you cannot be there, email the scoutmaster and let him know by Friday.

The following took first aid last year and do not need to attend:


T Adams
Nick House
P. Arndt
All Vieau's
All Beauchesne’s
All Bushongs
All Clinks
Andrew Leeman
Scoutmaster

Troop 1- News and Views - June 2011

Summer is here!

First, the good news for scouts and bad news for parents: school is out. At least in the short run we can get the boys to camp and give mom a week’s extension of the school year. So here is the latest.

We will not have a formal troop meeting this week, June 8th since school is out.

Coordination in Lieu of Troop Meeting:  Many of the scouts and parents have questions and must turn in paperwork and I still have work to do with the committee for summer activities. I will be at Bagley Township Hall Wednesday from 6:45 to about 8:30 or until the last scout or parent is taken care of. If you have med forms to drop or questions on camp or anything else, this would be a good time to come in and let’s get the issues taken care of. Same is true for the 15th. Same schedule for me as the 8th at Bagley. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Air show. We are going to the air show at the Gaylord Regional Airport, called Wings Over Gaylord, on June 18 and 19. We camp at the air show and assist with some of their activities and, in return, get to see the exhibits free. I have a partial list of attendees but if you would like to go, email me at the address below and be sure you are on the list. Alternatively you can contact Mr. Proux.  Drop will be at the airport at the main gate and we will camp the same place as last year at the base of the tower. Anticipate cost of about $10.00 per scout.  You should expect to participate in a project at the airport on Saturday and possibly for a short time Sunday morning—don’t know just yet the exact details. It will not be as difficult as last year.

Needed for the air show: Sleeping bag and camping gear for an overnight stay.  I must have a new part A/C, and the permission slip we will post on line.

See this link for information on the air show: http://www.wingsovergaylord.org/

First Aid Class June 20 and 21 at Bagley. The boys and adults who have not taken first aid last year need to complete it this year. First night is basic first aid, second is CPR. Class Begins at 7:00 PM sharp, runs to about 9:00 PM. I will be at the hall at 6:00 PM both nights to collect paperwork and clear up any last minute requirements. If you are a new scout this year, you should be there. The training is well worthwhile.

Summer camp is June 26 (departing at about noon from Bagley) to July 2, arriving back at Bagley about noon on Saturday. We expect to leave camp at Greilick about 10:00 AM for the trip back.

Needed for the summer camp:  Critical to attendance at camp is the scout physical for adults and scouts—all three parts with the same date—Part A, B and C. If you have not done this yet, you can get the physical done at the Walk In clinic on McCoy Road for about $25. Yes, you can take it out of your son’s scout account. I will collect the physicals when you have them or at the VERY latest, on either the 20th or 21st of June at 6:00PM at Bagley.

I encourage you to go online and log into the Scenic Trails website, look under Summer Camp 2011 and look through the camp guide and the programs offered. All first year and some second year scouts will be involved in Quest and will have about half a day and evenings for merit badges and other activities.
See this link for more information on summer camp: http://www.stcbsa.org/main/portal.php?page=6
See this link to print a part A,B,C: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/part_c.pdf

We will produce another summer camp letter by the 15th, but all you need to know is on the STC website. If you have trouble with that site, let me know and we will work through it.

We want every new boy to go to camp. I realize that there are many obstancles-money, working, transportation and maybe uniforms. Please let us help. The committee approved an $80.00 stipend for all boys attending camp and if there are still issues, please communicate with me. Please.

Silversides—the Submarine. Last year we booked a stay over on the WWII sub Saturday night and that is coming up July 16. On Saturday morning, we go to the water park in Muskegon.  Then we go to the submarine to sleep and this year we will have an ROV class.  This trip is unforgettable and is anticipated to have a cost of about $40.00, so brush off your mower and week whacker.

See this link for more information: http://www.silversidesmuseum.org/Overnight-Visits__Camp-on-Silversides-WWII-Sub-Muskegon-Michigan-Sleep-on-Submarine-Scouts-West-Michigan.htm

Alpenfest Parade: For those scouts not going to the Submarine, we need two boys to carry the Kiwanis banner in the Alpenfest parade on Saturday. Those two scouts will be the boys not at Silversides because the Saturday of the parade is the Saturday we will be at the submarine. Please support our sponser!

Alpenfest Dime Toss Booth. And don’t forget our sponsors the Kiwanis Club. During Alpenfest, we will work the dime toss booth and we also work it in August during the Fair. An adult is always present and when you think about devoting time to our sponsor, remember that the national dues for BSA are paid by them for us. This year we also need two boys to carry the Kiwanis banner in the Alpenfest parade on Saturday. Those two scouts will be the boys not at Silversides because the Saturday of the parade is the Saturday we will be at the submarine. So we will need everybody’s help in coordination to make this happen.

Even though many of you are new, there are changes every year. At the Camporee we received a series of new BSA policies which are designed to make scouting better for all of us—adults and scouts. Over the camp period we will be digesting those ideas and policies and you will see some changes when we come back in the fall.

Enjoy your summer. The days of youth pass away and one day if you are like me you will wonder why they passed so rapidly. Enjoy scouting and more importantly, enjoy your families.

Well, that is about it. Get those physicals and get them to me. As always, call me: home: 989-732-3464, office: 989-732-3307; cell: 989-619-0630 or email: karndt@arndtandassoc.com.

Until we meet again on the Scenic Trail,

Ken Arndt
Scoutmaster

Don't forget! Committee Meeting this Sunday, June 5, 2011

Committee Members, parents, and scouts with leadership roles please attend a Committee Leadership meeting on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Bagley Township Hall.


Scouts should arrive at 6:00 p.m. for discussion on topics that they want to present to the committee at 7:00 p.m.

Committee Members and parents should arrive at 7:00 p.m. to hear topics from scouts and then continue with the meeting. Important decisions for the troop are decided at this monthly meeting and we encourage everyone to come and have a voice in how the troop is run. Hope to see you there!

New Parents!  This is a great opportunity for new parents to see how things work and have a say in what we do!  If this is your scouts first year at camp, take this opportunity make sure that you've got all your questions asked and all your paperwork turned in.  Please come!