You're invited!

You're invited to attend Patrick Arndt's graduation party!  Saturday, June 13 from 2-5pm at the Northland Sportsman's Club. 

Boy Scout meeting tonight

Only two Boy Scout meetings left for the summer!  Please bring your boy scout handbook tonight and next week's meeting so that we can sign off recent activities and discuss some items in the book. Be prepared to make payments on summer camp, or be active in lawn mowing so that you are earning money for your account.  If you took popcorn home to sell, please bring in the money from that ASAP. Thank you!  See you tonight!

Service Hours Opportunity tonight!

Do you want to rank up in scouting? Looking for some service time?  I have a request to assist in picking up rocks for a very special person. The rocks will fit in your hand, so they are not too big or too heavy.  If you would like to help out and earn some service time tonight or possibly Thursday please comment here.  It's a local place and I will give you details personally. Many hands will get the job done sooner. Give me a call at 989-619-6001 if you are interested.  Scoutmaster Julia Bushong

Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 25 beginning at 10:00 am.

Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 25 beginning at 10:00 am. Please have your scout there no later than 9:45 to take photos and line up. Be dressed in your complete scout uniform (if you have it). The parade begins from where the former VFW Hall stood (by Subway - 400 W Main) and ends up downtown at the southeast corner of the Courthouse to the Memorial. Mr. Savoie, Mr Arndt and Mr. Clink will be attending and walking in the parade. Please pass the word as I forgot to announce it at our meeting today.

Swim Check Wednesday 3pm at Sportsplex. Bring $3.50, swimsuit and towel.

Reminder!
There will be no 7pm meeting Wednesday.  Instead, this year to prepare for camp we are going to do our Swim Checks at the Sportsplex on May 20, directly after school 3:00 pm (come as soon as you can). This will save us a lot of time waiting in line when we get to camp. The Fee is $3.50, bring swimsuit and towel. We will serve pizza at 5:00 pm. We want all the scouts in Troop 1 to take this swim test.  We camp right next to the river, and almost everyone wants to swim during that week of camp. Here are the requirements for camp:

No Swimmer: **Scout did not complete the swim check: If anyone can't pass the Beginners test or does not want to take any Swim test they are considered a No Swimmer and have their own little area to cool off in at the waterfront that is only waist deep and they may ride as a passenger in a boat (they may not paddle) so long as their buddy is an adult who is a Swimmer.

Beginner Swimmer: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet (any stroke) on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place. (8B Second Class)

BSA Swimmer: Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. Jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating 5-10 seconds. (First Class 9b)

Even if your scout isn't going to camp, I would encourage attending. He can still take the test and it will fulfill 1 requirement for 2nd class, and 1 requirement for First Class. Plus it's a good way to have fun with the other scouts in any free time they have in the pool!

Spring Camporee this weekend, May 15-17

Last minute details for the Spring Camporee this weekend.

Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water to start.

Remember to bring your rain gear just in case.  We will still be busy rain or shine.

Bring bug spray we will be along the river.

We will be helping a Forester by planting shrubs and plants to stop erosion.  So if possible bring a rake or shovel labeled with your name if possible.

Wayne recommends if you have these items:  polarized sun glasses, GPS, binoculars, journal, and pen.

We will be meeting at the Wal-Mart parking lot at 5PM Friday May 15th.  You will see the Troop trailer over in the parking lot towards the Garden Center.  Eric, Nick, and Frankie will be meeting at 4 to do the shopping. If your son needs a shop for a camp out requirement please let them know and meet them at 4.  We will be leaving for the camp out at 5:30PM.  If your Scout need to take medicine during the trip please have it in a baggie with directions and give to Tabitha!  We will have your Scout call you when we get closer to Gaylord on our way back home on Sunday!

If your scout is new, make sure that they bring a completed health form, Part A&B.  

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf

We will need a fully completed Healthform Parts ABC for summer camp.

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf

Do not leave your scout until you have signed the permission slip for the camporee so that he can participate. Make sure that Tabitha has your phone number in case of emergency. See attached and we will have some available to sign before you leave.  

If your scout is a new scout, he is not allowed to bring a pocket knife until he has completed the Toten Chit.  Toten Chit training will not be available at this campout, but he can get that training at summer camp.

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Tabitha Prusakiewicz

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Scoutmaster Julia Bushong

Spring Camporee this weekend. Look for last minute details tomorrow!

Tomorrow look for last minute details on the Spring Camporee campout this weekend.  One thing to tell you now, they plan to meet in the Walmart Parking lot approximately 5:30 on Friday.  They will be doing the grocery shopping at 4pm and will pack up cars and leave directly after shopping.

Volunteer Opportunity!

 Our Treasurer, Mrs. Sharkey, said that the Food Pantry has asked for some committed, hardworking scouts to volunteer this Saturday (May 9) from 2-5pm to help them unload a large donation of food that they will be getting.  If you want to help out, make sure that you have a parent or a scout leader there to supervise. Record your volunteer time in your scout book.

Schedule for next 2 weeks plus Swim Checks at the Sportsplex!

Reminder on schedule for next 2 weeks:

Wednesday, May 13, meeting at Bagley 7pm, to plan meals for Spring Camporee on May 15,16,and 17.

Friday-Sunday, May 15,16,and 17, Camporee!

Wednesday, May 20.  Meet at the Sportsplex after school to do Swim Checks for summer camp. Bring swimsuit and towel. Pizza to follow at 5:00 pm. No meeting at 7:00 pm.

New!

This year to prepare for camp we are going to do our Swim Checks at the Sportsplex on May 20, directly after school. This will cost of $3.50.  Here are the requirements:

No Swimmer: **Scout did not complete the swim check: If anyone can't pass the Beginners test or does not want to take any Swim test they are considered a No Swimmer and have their own little area to cool off in at the waterfront that is only waist deep and they may ride as a passenger in a boat (they may not paddle) so long as their buddy is an adult who is a Swimmer.

Beginner Swimmer: Demonstrate your ability to jump feet first into water over your head in depth, level off and swim 25 feet (any stroke) on the surface, stop, turn sharply, resume swimming, then return to your starting place.  (8B Second Class)

BSA Swimmer: Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. Jump feetfirst into water over your head in depth, swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating 5-10 seconds.   (First Class 9b)

Even if your scout isn't going to camp, I would encourage attending.  He can still take the test and it will fulfill 1 requirement for 2nd class, and 1 requirement for First Class. Plus it's a good way to have fun with the other scouts in any free time they have in the pool!

Spring Camporee May 15,16,17

Spring Camporee  May 15,16,17.  Northern Trails District Sturgeon Camporee in Cheboygan. See the photos enclosed for the information on the camporee. 

Scoutmaster will NOT be attending this campout as I have previous engagement with my daughter the Alpenfest Queen. 

We will have several new scouts at our camporee so I will reiterate a few basics about camping with Troop 1. Troop 1 provides tents, will bring the food and we will have at least 3 trained chaperones. 

Your scout should pack:
Sleeping bag
sleeping pad
pillow
warm clothes for sleeping(long underwear, knit hat for sleeping)
Dress for the weather during the day. 
1-2 pairs of shoes
Scout Handbook
Mess kit (cup, utensils, plate)
medicine

Your scout should eat dinner Friday before being dropped off at Bagley hall.  They will get a "cracker barrel" which is cheese, crackers and sausage before bed. 

Your scout need to have a health form filled out.  For this short campout Forms A & B will suffice.  
Health form AB

For summer camp your scout will need ABC
Health Form ABC

Need some more information on merit badges at summer camp?

Check out the newest issue of Cole Chronicle to get some more information regarding merit badges at summer camp.

Cole_Chronicle_May_2015_Issue.pdf

Committee Meeting is Sunday, May 3, 6pm for scouts in leadership positions

Hello Everyone,

Due to the voting in Bagley Hall we will have our monthly committee meeting at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 611 West North Street (By St. Mary Cathedral).  For those that are new, the Committee Meeting is Sunday, May 3,  6pm for scouts in leadership positions (SPL, Asst SPL, Patrol Leaders, Junior Asst. Scoutmaster), 7pm leaders, committee members/parents.

Ken Arndt is our Committee Chair and he will lead the meeting.  People in leadership positions are expected to attend, Secretary, Treasurer, Popcorn Chair, Mowing Chairs, Lock-in Chairs, etc, and it is hoped that parents will attend as well.  The Committee is run by the parents, who are all invested in the experience that their son will have in scouting.  We value and need everyone’s opinion.  Please consider coming.  This meeting is normally held the first Sunday of every month.  We generally change it to the second Sunday if it’s Spring Break, or Super Bowl Sunday etc.

This month we will discuss regular business, Mowing, Summer camp, wrapping up popcorn sales, upcoming camporee on May 15,16,& 17, Memorial Parade, Bike Rodeo, etc.

Thank you to everyone who took popcorn in order to help us sell it.

Julia Bushong, Scoutmaster, Troop 1

989.619.6001

jbushong@dioceseofgaylord.org