Troop 1 Christmas Party tonight!

Troop 1 Christmas Party tonight! Bring a snack to pass and a game and join the fun for our last meeting this year! See you again on January 7, 2015.


The Scout Slogan: Do a Good Turn Daily! Christmas time is upon us, Scouts and Leaders ! It's always our duty to follow the Scout Law, but especially at this time of year take time to give a little more of yourself to others. Be a little kinder, a little more thoughtful and lend a hand. Be good to your parents, and your siblings and show them how much that you care. One week until Christmas Eve, take a little time each day to do a good deed.

Headlands, January 9 &10 and Snowflake Dance Jan 31

Headlands: Right after we get back from break the very first activity will be the Headlands trip on January 9 & 10. It's 2 nights. Please indicate below if you are willing to chaperone. We need about 3 adults.

Snowflake Dance:   Venturing Crew 252 out of Boyne City, MI is holding their Snowflake Dance on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Eagles Hall in Boyne City. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturing Crew Members, and their guests are invited.  This would be the first year that our scouts would attend this dance.  (optional grade 6 to age 20)  Please let me know if your scout would like to attend. 

It is $8 each if we register before 1/18/2015.  It is $10 at the door.  Your scout may bring a guest. 

This is a semi-formal event, which means no jeans, Class A uniforms are acceptable, shirt and tie is acceptable.   

Service Opportunity - Kiwanis Club Christmas Baskets this weekend

Troop 1 appreciates our sponsor, Kiwanis Club of Gaylord for renewing our charter with Boy Scouts of America.  At their meeting this morning they were grateful that our troop represented them in the recent Christmas parade, and Scoutmaster updated the club with a summary of our activities. Don't miss out on a opportunity to show your appreciation to the Kiwanis Club by helping with any of the volunteer activities that they do for the community.  This weekend is their annual Christmas basket drive.  They need help from scouts to carry Christmas food baskets.  If you are able to lend a hand, they need helpers on Saturday Dec 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday Dec 14 10:00 am -3:00 pm. The basket distribution is at the Annex building between South Maple and the Middle School.   Wear your Class A shirt, please.

Tentative Upcoming Calendar of Events:

Tentative Upcoming Calendar of Events:
Dec 10: Party planning and Religious Awards introduced
Dec 17: Christmas Party
Dec 19-Jan 4 Christmas Break

Jan 7, 2015: First meeting after Break. Religious Awards will be discuss in more detail, and scouts may make a commitment to earn.
Jan 10: Unconfirmed date for Headlands
Jan 31: Snowflake Dance Boyne Falls (optional grade 6 to age 20) Venturing Crew 252 out of Boyne City, MI is holding their Snowflake Dance on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at the Eagles Hall in Boyne City. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturing Crew Members, and their guests are invited.

February 7 & 8: Alpenfrost service opportunity
February 8: Scout Sunday Services at local church
February 21:  Winter Klondike hosted by Troop 49/53 - Saturday,  at the Boyne City Flywheelers. They are planning a theme of Crime Prevention and looking to offer every boy the opportunity to complete the Crime Prevention merit badge as part of the Klondike event.  More information to come.

Boy Scout Christmas Party!

Next week is the Christmas Party!  We did some party planning tonight and this is what the scouts would like:
For: Troop 1 Boy Scouts
When: Wednesday, December 17, at regularly scheduled meeting
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bring: Please bring in a board game to play with other scouts.
There was interest in doing some Karaoke.  If anyone has a Karaoke machine and would like to bring it to share that would be great.
Scoutmaster will not be there due to attending a band concert.  (which means that scouts who have high school band won't be available to attend either)
Please comment on Facebook with what snack you will be bringing to share. (Or you can email troop1.gaylord@gmail.com)

Gaylord Santa Parade

Don't forget the Gaylord Santa Parade is this Saturday, Dec 6. Meet at 5:30 pm on South Indiana Street.  I have spoken to Santa (I have connections) and we will get a group picture with Santa promptly at 5:30ish so please be on time so that you can be in the picture. Dress Warmly! The Boy Scouts will walk near/with the Kiwanis.

Reminder to complete your Geology and Nature merit badge.

Reminder for scouts who haven't yet completed their Geology or Nature merit badge.  Watch your bird feeders for a month and turn in the results to Mrs. Adams.  Partial merit badge cards will be returned by the end of the year completed or not.  Two scouts are remaining to turn in and identify a rock for the Geology merit badge.  So close to completion!

Gaylord Santa Parade

Gaylord Santa Parade is this Saturday, Dec 6.  Meet at 5:30 pm on South Indiana Street.  Dress Warmly!  The Boy Scouts will walk near/with the Kiwanis.  A couple scouts to carry flag/banner, 6-9 scouts will dress as Reindeer to pull the Klondike sleds.  Also some boys will dress as packages (wearing a wrapped box with arm and leg holes.  Make sure your scout is dressed festively or in uniform, and WARMLY.  Hat, boots, gloves, snowpants if needed. Feel free to dress the part. but DO NOT dress as Santa!  See you Wednesday for the meeting, and Saturday for the parade.  Scoutmaster will be taking pictures as always during the parade but will not be walking with scouts.  Parade starts at 6:00 pm, walks to the pavilion to see Santa. It would be cool to get a group picture with Santa, so as soon as the parade ends stick around for a few minutes to see if that will work out.