Boy Scout Troop 1 Gaylord, Michigan is a member of the Scenic Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Our sponsoring organization is the Kiwanis Club of Gaylord. Troop 1 Gaylord meets every Wednesday at the Bagley Township Hall from 7:00 PM until approximately 8:30 PM. Our blog will be used to keep scouts and adult leaders informed about Troop events and activities.
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Don't forget! Today is the Memorial Day Parade.
The parade starts from the VFW Hall and ending up downtown at the southeast corner of the Courthouse to the Memorial. Meet at the old VFW post, 9:30 am. Ken and Eric plan to walk in the parade. Mrs. B will be taking pictures. Any other leader is also welcome to walk in the parade. Wear your Class A's, look neat and tidy and be ready to represent Troop 1. Hope to see you there! Have a Happy Memorial Day and don't forget to honor our veterans.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Grass Cutting Note:
Thursday- It is foggy this AM but it will burn off—not supposed to rain. Same with Friday. Don’t cancel your cutting plans PLEASE because of the overcast and light drizzle.
If you come to Resurrection, start on the site around the chapel—don’t start way out in the back 40. Once the chapel site is mowed, start along the entrance road and loop and move east and west. These are the most visible parts and get the “drive by” critiques that cause calls.
Same with Old St Mary—start along the roads if you are there alone unless Tim has another plan—work in so we maximize the appearance for casual observers first.
Thanks for all of your help- Ken
If you come to Resurrection, start on the site around the chapel—don’t start way out in the back 40. Once the chapel site is mowed, start along the entrance road and loop and move east and west. These are the most visible parts and get the “drive by” critiques that cause calls.
Same with Old St Mary—start along the roads if you are there alone unless Tim has another plan—work in so we maximize the appearance for casual observers first.
Thanks for all of your help- Ken
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Scrip! The easiest fundraiser you can do!
We just placed our first Scrip order and earned $18.85 for the troop! Thank you to all who ordered. If you didn't order this time, plan to get in on our next order - this is a great way to help the troop earn money!
Check out: Shop with Scrip. You can find out more about the program, enroll in Scrip, and download a list of participating retailers. Choose Join Your Existing Scrip Program (in green) and then sign up. Put in the troop enrollment code. The Troop 1 enrollment code is: 363A6A8439579.
Click this list to see that products and companies that you can purchase scrip for. Brand List for Scrip
Check out: Shop with Scrip. You can find out more about the program, enroll in Scrip, and download a list of participating retailers. Choose Join Your Existing Scrip Program (in green) and then sign up. Put in the troop enrollment code. The Troop 1 enrollment code is: 363A6A8439579.
Click this list to see that products and companies that you can purchase scrip for. Brand List for Scrip
Memorial Day Parade, Monday May 26, 9:30 line up time.
Scouts! Let's walk in the Memorial Day Parade, on Monday May 26th. The parade starts from the VFW Hall and ending up downtown at the southeast corner of the Courthouse to the Memorial. Meet at the old VFW post, 9:30 am. Ken and Eric plan to walk in the parade. Mrs. B will be taking pictures. Any other leader is also welcome to walk in the parade. Wear your Class A's, look neat and tidy and be ready to represent Troop 1.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Scrip program - a new troop fundraiser
We’re pleased to share some exciting news about a new fundraising program for our organization. It’s called “Scrip ”, and it’s the fundraising program that works while you shop.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, Scrip is gift certificates from national and local retailers. They’re the same gift certificates that you buy at the store. Many popular retailers participate in our Scrip program including JCPenney, The Gap, Shell, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and many, many others.
You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money. It’s simple -- Scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certificates to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the certificates for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue. And Scrip is exciting, because everybody wins:
· The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…
· You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling …
· Our troop gets a regular source of revenue.
The beauty of Scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our troop without spending a single additional penny. Just spend your regular shopping dollars with Scrip at the stores that participate in the Scrip program! And Scrip can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.
Check out: Shop with Scrip. You can find out more about the program, enroll in Scrip, and download a list of participating retailers. Choose Join Your Existing Scrip Program (in green) and then sign up. Put in the troop enrollment code. The Troop 1 enrollment code is: 363A6A8439579.
Click this list to see that products and companies that you can purchase scrip for. Brand List for Scrip
Orders by May 20 are qualified for a drawing that would give us free shipping for the cards that they will mail us. So sign up today and support Troop 1!
You can also order through our Scrip Chair Michelle Engel. Reply back to this email to leave a message and I will forward you her information.
Scrip is simply a word that means “substitute money” – in other words, Scrip is gift certificates from national and local retailers. They’re the same gift certificates that you buy at the store. Many popular retailers participate in our Scrip program including JCPenney, The Gap, Shell, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster and many, many others.
You’re probably asking yourself how these stores help us raise money. It’s simple -- Scrip participating retailers agree to sell gift certificates to our organization at a discount. Member families like yours buy the certificates for full face value, they redeem them for full face value, and our school keeps the difference as revenue. And Scrip is exciting, because everybody wins:
· The retailer gets cash up front and repeat business…
· You get a powerful fundraising alternative that involves no selling …
· Our troop gets a regular source of revenue.
The beauty of Scrip is that you put your regular household shopping dollars to work. You earn money for our troop without spending a single additional penny. Just spend your regular shopping dollars with Scrip at the stores that participate in the Scrip program! And Scrip can be used for just about any household purchase including food, clothing, entertainment, gasoline and even dining out.
Check out: Shop with Scrip. You can find out more about the program, enroll in Scrip, and download a list of participating retailers. Choose Join Your Existing Scrip Program (in green) and then sign up. Put in the troop enrollment code. The Troop 1 enrollment code is: 363A6A8439579.
Click this list to see that products and companies that you can purchase scrip for. Brand List for Scrip
Orders by May 20 are qualified for a drawing that would give us free shipping for the cards that they will mail us. So sign up today and support Troop 1!
You can also order through our Scrip Chair Michelle Engel. Reply back to this email to leave a message and I will forward you her information.
Third Time's a Charm?? Committee Meeting Sunday 5/18/2014
Please attend our Committee Meeting rescheduled for this Sunday 5/18/2014. 6:00 pm for scouts in leadership roles, 7:00 pm for adults. (Leaders, Committee Members and Parents) Bagley Township Hall. We will be discussing the Wings over Gaylord Air Show, Summer camp, budget etc.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
No committee meeting Sunday
After much discussion there will not be a committee meeting tomorrow. Enjoy your Mother's Day!
Thursday, May 08, 2014
Reminders for the weekend!
Saturday May 10: Cemetery Cleanup begins at 10:00 am -? at St. Mary's Cemetery. Bring rakes, buckets for pine cones, wheel barrel, gloves, brooms to sweep name plates.
Saturday May 10: Brandon Proux Eagle Court of Honor, Hayes Township Hall, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday May 10: Kickoff 2014 I still don't have a volunteer to go and learn about being popcorn chair for the fall and bring back information to our troop. Let me know if you want to go and I will register you! It's in Kalkaska. Register through the MichiganScouting.org website at: Kickoff 2014
Sunday May 11: Remember your Mom! It's Mother's Day!
Sunday May 11: Committee meeting at Bagley Township Hall 6pm for scouts in leadership roles, 7:00 pm for adults.
Saturday May 10: Brandon Proux Eagle Court of Honor, Hayes Township Hall, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday May 10: Kickoff 2014 I still don't have a volunteer to go and learn about being popcorn chair for the fall and bring back information to our troop. Let me know if you want to go and I will register you! It's in Kalkaska. Register through the MichiganScouting.org website at: Kickoff 2014
Sunday May 11: Remember your Mom! It's Mother's Day!
Sunday May 11: Committee meeting at Bagley Township Hall 6pm for scouts in leadership roles, 7:00 pm for adults.
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Camp registrations are due May 9th!
Scouts need to be registered for camp before May 9th in order to get the rate of $285. After May 9th it goes up to $300. Do not wait until the last minute to get your paperwork to Mrs. B or you run the risk of paying the additional $15. Thanks!
Sunday, May 04, 2014
Committee Meeting Cancelled today
Troop 1 committee members - we will NOT be having our committee meeting tonight. The hall is all set up for voting on Tuesday. We will make a decision about the next committee meeting date at Wednesday's scout meeting. Have a great Sunday!