Here's our last chance to get rid of trees and put some profit in our pocket. All trees $12! Spread the word!
We need folks to work on Saturday as our last day at the tree lot, if trees still remain. Check your schedule and see if you can put in a hour or two.
Don't forget the scout meeting tomorrow is the Christmas party! Bring a treat and/or game and let's have some fun before we go on our Christmas vacation! See you tomorrow, 7:00 pm at Bagley Township hall.
Hi everyone! We still have trees to sell! We need a volunteer for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday in hopes to sell some more trees. Every tree we sell is profit for the troop.
FYI, the flags were left outside at the tree lot tonight (Tuesday) so I put them in my van. Kmart was already closed for the night, so I couldn't get the trailer key. I will drop the flags off tomorrow to whomever is working!
If you haven't signed up to work, please do! if you've already put in all your shifts, please consider one more.
Thanks!
Parents! We need a few shifts covered at the tree lot today. The shifts that are open are 2:00-4:00pm and 4:00-6:00pm. We still have 88 trees left to sell. This is the fundraiser that supports our troop, so it is important to make a profit from the tree sales. If you can work at the tree lot today, please do! We appreciate all the folks who have helped work the tree lot this year.
In addition, if there are still trees left after today we need people to sign up for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. And if there are still trees by Saturday, Dec 21, then we need people to work on Saturday as well.
Thank you for your support!
Please click this link to sign up for tree sales. Tree Sales Sign up sheet
Scouts remember to work on Saturday December 15 for Toys For Tots and the Kiwanis! Hours to work are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the building in between the Middle School and South Maple Elementary. (It used to be called the Stars building) All scouts need volunteer time, and we should support the Kiwanis club because they support us. Look for Assistant Scoutmaster Eric Clink when you arrive!
Don't forget that next weeks meeting is the Scout Christmas party! The scouts planned the party, so you'll have to ask your scout what they decided to do. But I'm sure treats would be appreciated!
Lastly, our merit badge counseling sessions are in full swing. Work on your merit badges over the Christmas break so that you will be progressing by the time we resume scout meeting on January 9th!
Come walk with the Boy Scouts in the Gaylord Santa Parade! Everyone will be meeting at at 5:30 Northern Energy on South Indiana street to get lined up and then they will continue north to main street, and right up main street to the pavillion! After the parade will be the Christmas Tree Lighting! Following this event there will be a meet & greet with Santa, free hot cocoa and coffee provided by the salvation army and FREE horse drawn Carriage rides provided generously by Cook Family Farms! Treetops Resort will also be doing a winter photobooth. You will not want to miss out on this great event! Please dress warmly (hats, mittens, boots) and even wear a Santa hat if you want! Look for Eric Click at the parade lineup. He will be walking with the boys. You will earn 1 hour Service time and every scout needs service time to rank up! Hope to see you there.
Calling volunteers! The Christmas trees will be delivered to Kmart tomorrow morning (Tuesday, November 20) at 7:00 am. We need some helpers to get the trees unloaded, the more the better and the work will go faster and everyone can get to their day job or school!
Please show up to help if you can!
Also, reminder that the boy scout meeting will be held Wednesday at the Kmart parking lot. Regular time, 7:00 pm. Dress Warmly, scouts and parents. Please come to learn about the tree sales process. Every scout in the troop and a parent need to sign up for shifts to sell trees. Scouts who sign up for 3 or more shifts will have a fun trip to Headlands in Mackinaw paid for by the troop. It's one of the best outings of the year! Video Games!
Please click this link to sign up for tree sales. Tree Sales Sign up sheet
Sales start on Black Friday, day after Thanksgiving.
Wreath Orders are due today, Tuesday, November 6th. Email your order to Jeff at razzmatazz94@charter.net
Plan to walk in the Christmas parade with the Boy Scouts! The parade is Friday, November 30th. It will begin at 6:00 pm at Northern Star Energy at South Indiana Street and will continue North to main street. The parade will end at the pavillion. After the parade will be the Christmas Tree Lighting! Following this event there will be a meet & greet with Santa, free hot coco and coffee provided by the salvation army and FREE horse drawn Carriage rides provided generously by Cook Family Farm!
Don't forget to attend the Kiwanis/Boy Scout Lock-in this Friday! Arrive at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Parents need to come in and sign a permission form. 8pm Friday until 7am Saturday. Tactical Sports, Talent Show, Pizza, and fun!
Next committee meeting December 2nd at Bagley Township hall at 7pm. All parents are welcome. Scouts with a leadership position should come also to help plan the months meetings.
Don't forget to sign up to sell Christmas Trees! This is the fundraiser that supports the troop financially. All parents and scouts must sign up for 3 shifts to sell trees.
Christmas Tree Sales Sign Up Sheet
All Scout leaders need to check on the renewal status of their Youth Protection class. The class has to be taken every 2 years. it is likely that most of us need to so this 20 minute training online. Please check it out and complete so we are chartered successfully. Go to www.scouting.org. Choose Youth Protection.
or choose this link: Youth Protection You need to create an account, if you don't already have one. If you are a registered leader, you can put your id number in so that you can get credit for the training. Print your certificate once complete.
Wreath orders are due today, Tuesday, November 6th. Please send Jeff an email with your final total of what you need. razzmatazz94@charter.net
Wreaths will be in on November 18th or 19th. Please pick them up at 1196 Calkins Drive. Wreaths should be picked up on the day they come in.
Sorry for the short notice, but popcorn orders need to be in ASAP, today if possible to Michelle Verduce at mcverduce@hotmail.com
You can scan in your order forms and email it to her, or you can simply write the final totals of how many of each product that you need. Make sure you are clear about what to order.
Do this today!
Join Troop 1 Boy Scouts at the Otsego County Community Center Lock-in on November 9, from 8:00 p.m. to November 10, 7:00 a.m.
This lock-in is a Bring-a-Friend Lock-in. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the food pantry. If you are between the ages of 11-17, and are interested in joining scouting, please join us!
There will be fun, games and pizza!
New this year is the Tactical Sports Arena, sponsored by Gaylord Discovery Center. There will be team competitions for up to 18 players at a time. Quick Load Long Range Vortex Blasters, and unlimited discs.
-Gold Crab
-Elimination
-Dog Tags
-Jail Break
-Prizes
Troop 1 Parents! Next weekend we have a very important event, our Fall Camporee! We have about 100 scouts and leaders planning to attend the events, with registrations still coming in. Please attend today's hands-on planning session! We are meeting at the event site at 9:00 am -? TODAY. The event is being held behind the middle school near the pioneer (?) building.
We will be discussing plans, maybe walking the area where the orienteering course will be held. The course will be held in Aspen park, so bring your walking shoes. We will be brainstorming and perhaps assigning jobs. We need to know how many parents we can count on to help us put together the best camporee. If you can't come today but plan on helping at the camporee, let me know. If you plan on camping with Troop 1 let me know. jbushonghome@charter.net 989-619-2526 If you can donate time to help assemble the course , please let me know. Thanks!
Check out the slideshow of pictures on the blog of the Troop 1 scouts at the International Jamboree in Hessel, MI. A fun time was had by all!
The meeting tonight regarding the Fall Camporee went well. Thanks to all who participated! Plans are well underway. We will still need parent help at the camporee Oct 5-7 as well as help for the camporee preparation Saturday Sept 29 at 9:00 am at the behind the middle school. We plan to continue our discussion of the camporee Wednesday during the scout meeting. If you are a parent who normally drops off your scout, consider staying for the meeting to learn how you can help with the camporee. We need ideas, some donations, and talented folks the day of the camporee to help scouts.
Thanks!
Troop 1 Parents! We need your help for the camporee! Please click link below for information, or see the following announcement.
Parent Help for Camporee needed!
Check out the Troop 1 Calendar for the exciting events this year! 2012-2013 Calendar
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.
Click this link for Trevor's Eagle Project including the map:
Trevor's Eagle Project
Sorry the previous link didn't show the map.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Court of Honor will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, April 18th at the regularly scheduled meeting time of 7:00 p.m. Parents, please come to this special occasion and support your scout! All Scouts who have moved up a rank or who have earned merit badges since the last court of honor will be recognized. Scouts will also be installed into their newly elected positions. Please bring a dessert or snack to share.
Parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters please come to honor your scout! Hope to see you there!
Scouts and Family: Please consider attending this Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction for Vicki Modrzynski.
Duane Modrzynski is Troop 1 Committee Chairman and has dedicated many years of time to Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting. Show your appreciation for Duane and support his family in this important fundraiser. Scouts, please wear your uniform to this dinner.
Sat. April 28th
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wisconsin St. Hall
No meeting on April 4 because school is on Spring Break.
Scout elections will be held on Wednesday, April 11 for Positions of Responsibility in the troop. This will be at the regularly scheduled meeting time of 7:00 p.m.
Court of Honor will be held on Wednesday, April 18th. Parents, please come to this special occasion and support your scout! All Scouts who have moved up a rank or who have earned merit badges since the last court of honor will be recognized. Scouts will also be installed into their newly elected positions. Please bring a dessert or snack to share. Court of Honor will be held at the regularly scheduled meeting time of 7:00 p.m.
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 17th (St. Patty's Day) Troop 1 is sponsoring our 16th Annual Sportsplex Lock-in. We need Troop 1 scouts to join in the fun and we need Troop 1 parents to help volunteer for the evening. Please click the link to view the sign up sheet and sign up for a job that evening. We need all the help we can get! If you have difficulty signing up online, please email jbushonghome@charter.net, or call 989-619-2526 and I will tell you what shifts are available and sign up for you.
Sportsplex Lock-in Parent Sign Up Sheet
Swimming! Bowling! Dodge Ball! Video games (bring your system)! Prize Raffle! Pizza!
$20 registration fee will be charged to your scout account.
The lockin begins at 8:30pm and goes until 6:00 am. Parent volunteers should arrive by 8pm (or sooner if you have a job that needs you there sooner) Troop 1 parents pick up your scout PROMPTLY by 6:00am. The volunteers will be tired and ready to go home.
Scouts who have not yet earned their Second Class Rank, or First Class Rank will have an opportunity to do the swim requirements 8a-c and 9a-c . Don't miss out on this opportunity!
See you tomorrow night!
If you haven't signed up to help at the Sportsplex Lock-in on March 17, please go to this link and sign up.
We need all the parents to help!
Sportsplex Lock-in Parent Sign Up Sheet
Calling all Troop 1 Parents! On Saturday, March 17th (St. Patty's Day) Troop 1 is sponsoring our out 16th Annual Sportsplex Lock-in. We need you to help volunteer. Please click the link to view the sign up sheet and sign up for a job that evening. We need all the help we can get! We need as many parents as we can.
If you have difficulty signing up online, please email jbushonghome@charter.net, or call 989-619-2526 and I will tell you what shifts are available and sign up for you. Thanks! It would be really great if enough parents signed up to share duties so that everyone can get some sleep sometime that evening!
Sportsplex Lock-in Parent Sign Up Sheet
Don't forget this weekend's events!
Click the link below to get info for the Klondike Derby being hosted by Troop 2 in Pellston, MI on February 11, 2012. Contact Ken Arndt ASAP if you want to go this weekend!
Klondike Derby in Pellston
If you are unable to go to Pellston for the Klondike, but still want to participate in scouting this Saturday, consider attending the 1st annual Alpenfrost in Gaylord! Boy Scouts meet near the Pavillion to work a booth from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.. Dress Warmly!
Alpenfrost brochure
The committee meeting for this month is going to be rescheduled to next Sunday, February 12th, due to the Football game!
See you next week 7:00 p.m. at Bagley Township Hall.
One of our scout families needs our support right now, and if you would like to help make their life a little easier by providing a meal for a family of 4, sign up to provide a meal at this link:
Meals for a scout family
Contact Julia at jbushonghome@charter.net for more information and directions.
We will leave for the Headlands trip Saturday, January 14 (tomorrow) at 8:00 am from Bagley Township Hall. (We will not leave Friday as planned because school was called off)
Please arrive between 7:30 am and 8:00 am for a prompt departure Saturday morning.
This is the only trip that Scouts are invited to bring video games and their own tv.
Please dress for outdoor activities. We have a service project. We will use bow saws to dismantle a downed tree. Bring warm coat, gloves, hat and boots.
Scouts should bring a change of clothing, class B shirts. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and toiletries. Wear your class A uniform for travel on Saturday morning.
A permission slip will need to be signed (if you have not already done that)
We return on Sunday Morning between (11:30- Noon)
