Check out our new Facebook page!

Troop 1 has a new Facebook page and we encourage all scouting parents and scouts (age 13 and over) to like our page.  This is another way to keep in contact with the activities that are happening in Troop 1.  You will still receive all the same updates through this email address.  But the Facebook page will provide pictures from all our fun adventures.  You will have the ability to write comments on the posts and share information or memories about the activities.

To "like" our Facebook page, you will be required to open a Facebook account.   Then visit the page called BSA Troop 1, Gaylord MI   "Like" the page to receive regular updates.


If you have photos that you would like shared on the page, please contact jbushonghome@charter.net.

All inappropriate posts will be deleted and anyone who comments inappropriately will be banned from the site.  The Facebook page is in accordance with BSA rules. See the following link for more information.

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Marketing/Resources/SocialMedia.aspx

 

 

Court of Honor CANCELLED tomorrow.

Court of Honor is CANCELLED tomorrow. There are a lot of conflicting activities tomorrow and some leadership will be missing. Scouts who will be ranking up will be advancing in rank at first regularly scheduled meeting. Merit badges will be given at October Court of Honor. Thank you for your support.

Court of Honor Wednesday

On Wednesday August 28, at 7:00 pm a Court of Honor will be held for all scouts and their families to attend. Our scouts worked very hard on merit badges at camp and we want to present them with their merit badges and rank advancement. Please bring a dessert or snacks to share. (There will also be the usual Court of Honor in October for new positions of leadership) Wear your class A's for the group pictures. All leaders will get their individual picture taken for our new Facebook page (if they want to participate in that).

Fall Camporee Cancelled...

We just got word that the camporee that was going to be hosted by Troop 204 in Indian River will not take place.

The 3 opportunities for group camping this fall we are aware of are:

The Mackinac Rendezvous in Mackinac City, MI hosted by our Council         Sept 20-22 

(This is the same weekend as Hessel and we've already decided to go to Hessel)                                                                                                  

The Wild West Camporee in Lake City, MI Hosted by Troop 40 from McBain     Sept 27-29                                                                                                    

Trailblazer at Camp Greilick hosted by the our Council (They need troops to camp at Greilick and help run the event for Cubs)              October 25-27

If anyone has any ideas for a camping event for October, please bring those suggestions to the Court of Honor next Wednesday. 

Reminder tomorrow night!

On Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 pm. Board of Reviews will be done for scouts who have completed the scoutmaster conference on the week prior. Need 4 more adult leaders/committee members to do Board of reviews. Please contact Ken Arndt ASAP if you are able to participate in this. Scouts wear your class A's. We have 4-5 boys who are eligible.

Don't forget a Court of Honor will be held  August 28 for all promotion and merit badges earned at camp.  7:00 p.m. Bring dessert/snacks.  There will also be the fall Court of Honor as usual.

Great Opportunity - REALLY SHORT NOTICE! This Thursday and Friday!!

Trip is available to older Scouts in 9th grade on up that would like to go on a sail this week on Thursday and Friday please forward this email. They are looking for a few more to go on the trip.
(High School aged young men - $360, scholarships available)  August 15-16, Petoskey to Suttons Bay (Young Men in Science)

Inland Seas Education Association's Young Men in Science and Young Women in Science is a time when high-school ages students will become scientists and crew for two days onboard the schooner Inland Seas. They will conduct research projects related to the ecology of Lake Michigan. To accomplish their research objectives, students will learn to perform water chemistry analyses; determine the thermal structure of the lake; collect fish, plankton, and benthos; and analyze lake sediment. Students will also record weather observations several times a day for the National Weather Service. Students will enter their data on the shipboard computer for analysis, and prepare and present a short research report. Research results will be posted on ISEA’s website.

Students will also experience shipboard life and the demands of sailing a traditionally-rigged vessel. Students will learn boating safety, navigation and sailing theory. They will stand watch, help in the galley, and assist the crew with all phases of vessel operation including raising the anchor, hoisting sails, sail handling, and steering the boat. Team-building techniques will promote the students’ ability to work cooperatively with their peers.

Call Taryn Carew 231-271-3077 Ex 106 or email tcarew@schoolship.org for more information.

Looking for volunteers!

 This Thursday at 9:00 am, any interested volunteers are needed to help move the stored glasses for the Dime Toss from the main branch of the Fifth Third Bank to the basement of the old Ben Franklin (new furniture store.)  Scouts that help should wear their Class B T-shirt and can use the time as service time.

Important dates in August

On Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14 from 7:00-8:00 pm, your scoutmaster Ken Arndt will be at Bagley hall to do scoutmaster conference for those scout eligible for rank advancement.  Come dressed in your Class A's if you have completed merit badges or rank requirements to be eligible. Bring your book.

On Wednesday, August 21, at 7:00 pm. Board of Reviews will be done for scouts who have completed the scoutmaster conference on the week prior. 6 adult leaders/committee members are needed to do Board of reviews.  Please contact Ken Arndt if you are able to participate in this. Scouts wear your class A's.

On Wednesday August 28, at 7:00 pm a Court of Honor will be held for all scouts and their families to attend.  Our scouts worked very hard on merit badges at camp and we want to present them with their merit badges and rank advancement.  Please bring a dessert or snacks to share. (There will also be the usual Court of Honor in October for new positions of leadership)  Wear your class A's for the group pictures.  All leaders will get their individual picture taken for our new Facebook page (if they want to participate in that).

September 4 is the first scout meeting for the 2013-14 school.  Same time, same place.  Bagley Hall, 7:00 p.m.

September 8 is the next Committee meeting.  6:00 p.m. for the scouts, 7:00 p.m. for the leaders.

September 20-22 is the Annual Hessel Jamboree.  You can visit their facebook page for more details: Hessel International Scout Rally

Last but not least, please "Like" our new Facebook page!  This is another way for us to share pictures and information.  We will continue to use the blog as well, and you will still get email updates. The name of the Facebook page is : BSA Troop 1, Gaylord MI
 
** If anyone has any fundraising ideas for the upcoming year, our leadership team would appreciate any input. 

Committee Meeting at Bagley hall August 4th at 7pm

All parents are welcome to attend the Committee Meeting at Bagley hall, this Sunday,  August 4th at 7:00 p.m. Scouts with leadership positions should meet at 6pm for planning events for the new school year. This is a good time to hear about how summer camp went at Cole Canoe base.  Please join us!