Happy Thanksgiving!

As I think over the past year, and all the blessings that Boy Scout Troop 1 has to be thankful for, one blessing comes to mind in every activity that I remember. That is the dedication and volunteer spirit of our leaders and parents. Each camping trip is planned, driven, and chaperoned by caring parents and leaders. Every day outing, every service project, each meeting, each group merit badge class, each fundraiser, etc has someone behind the details. Every time I look around, I see jobs getting done that I might have forgotten or didn't have time to do. Someone always has my back! I'm grateful to every leader and parent who give up time with their family to give to the scout family. I'm thankful to the leaders and parents who supported scouting in the past and still come around occasionally to help out even though their scout is full grown. Our scouts benefit from the talents and personalities of the different leaders and parents that give their time.

I spoke to a young scout yesterday about service time. He had volunteered at the Cub Scout Open house, but said his time didn't count because he didn't work, he only played with the cub scouts. He was surprised to hear that the time he spent play and entertaining the scouts is service time! Just being there with a friendly face and a smile is sometimes all the encouragement that a young scout needs to succeed. Look at the smiles on our scout's faces and know that you played a role in that happiness.

Thank you all again for the excellent work that you did at the Kiwanis Open House. I saw all the nice things that you did that evening to help the scouts host a great evening for the Kiwanis Club. Today I will think of you all when I count my blessings.

Yours in Scouting,

Julia Bushong, Scoutmaster

Religious patches available to earn

Troop 1 always encourages scouts to enhance their Duty to God by earning a religious emblem. In addition to the religious knot or medal that can be worn on the uniform, there are also series of fun patches that can be earned as well. The Footsteps of American Saints program sponsored by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting is one way for you to earn some patches and learn about the saints.

Recently Bishop Steven Raica, of the Diocese of Gaylord, attended the National Catholic Youth Conference and brought back some beautiful patches as an example of what can be earned in scouting. Contact your scoutmaster or your religious coordinators Mrs. Engel and Mrs. Sharkey to find out more information. Any Boy Scout or Cub Scout can earn these patches.

http://www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/FootstepsOfAmericanSaints.php

Design the Lock-in Patch!

Our 20th Annual Sportsplex Lock-in will be March 19, 2016. As always, we need to create a customized patch for the lock-in. Would you like to help? Please submit your ideas to Scoutmaster by January 6th. Your initials (or your name if it's short) could be included inconspicuously in the patch as a credit to your ideas. See the attached flyer and put your artistic talents to work!

wreath pickup Tuesday

Wreath pickup: Pick up time will be tomorrow (Tuesday) from 3:30-5:30 and Sharon will be there. The directions to our house are as follows: M32 towards Elmira. After the four lane passing zone will be a sharp right turn on to Hallock Rd. approximately 3/4 of a mile is an intersection. Turn left at the intersection on Parmater rd. This is a gravel road but it is fairly well maintained. About 400 yards on the left will be our driveway. 5175 is on the power pole. 

Wreath pickup tonight!

Sorry everyone for the short notice. I just found out the wreaths are being delivered this evening to the Hauswirths house at 5175 Parmater Rd.  We would like to have them picked up tonight, however we don't know when they will be delivered. I will keep you updated as soon as I know times. Thank you!

Wreath making at the home of Kathleen Arndt this Saturday 3-5

If you sold wreaths you are responsible to make the bows for them. If you do not make the bows, you will be charged per bow if someone else has to make it.  If you have borrowed the bow making equipment, please return it so that others can use it.
  
Kathleen Arndt has graciously offered to host a Bow making session at her house this Saturday (tomorrow 11/21/2015) from 3-5pm  at 2476 Manorwood Drive for those that haven't made their bows yet and for any volunteers willing to help.  Our Wreath Chair Sharon will be there with the materials and your orders if you just need to make your own. Bows need to be completed before you deliver your wreath to your customers.  

Please take advantage of this opportunity to get your bows made for your customers!

Bows for Wreaths:

If you sold wreaths you are responsible to make the bows for them. If you do not make the bows, you will be charged per bow if someone else has to make it. Please contact our Wreath Chairperson, Sharon, to arrange to get ribbon and the equipment to make bows. If you have borrowed the bow making equipment, please return it so that others can use it. Bows need to be completed before you deliver your wreath to your customers.

Tonight is Kiwanis Open House... Scouts arrive 5pm, begins at 7pm

Looking forward to the Open House in tonight! The scouts will be putting an Iron Chef Dutch Oven Cooking contest on for our sponsor, Kiwanis Club of Gaylord. This will be held at the Diocese of Gaylord Pastoral Center at 7:00 pm, at 611 West North Street, Gaylord.  Our Boy Scout meeting will be this open house at the Pastoral Center. 

We ask the the scouts arrive early (5:00pm) to create your recipes and help set up. The secret ingredient is potato.  The Patrols have created their recipes, and the groceries have been purchased. Wear your Class A and come and represent Troop.  

We ask any parents who can arrive at 5:00pm to assist Ken with setup of of a canopy and the dutch ovens. I will also need help setting up the room, making coffee closer to 7:00 pm etc. Thank you!

See you tonight!

Class B T-shirt order

Next Friday (11/20), I will be placing the Class B T-shirt order and other Troop 1 clothing items. One Class B T-shirts is free for new scouts. If you've grown out of your T-shirt you can pass it on to others, and purchase a new one. Clothing items can be purchased by the scout and families/leader.

Sizes: Youth Large, Adult S,M,L,XL, XXL+$2.00.

Short Sleeved T's $10

Long Sleeve T's $11.00

Polo's $14.00

Crew Sweatshirt $16.00

Hoody $22.00

Zip Hoody $24

Personalization is $3.50 per item

Indicate clearly the spelling of the name that you want on the shirt.

If you do not have money in your account you must pay the treasurer Teresa Sharkey the amount that you owe by Dec 2.

Troop 1 T-shirt order. Money due Dec 2

Next Friday (11/20), I will be placing the Class B T-shirt order and other Troop 1 clothing items. One Class B T-shirts is free for new scouts. If you've grown out of your T-shirt you can pass it on to others, and purchase a new one. Clothing items can be purchased by the scout and families/leader.

Sizes: Youth Large, Adult S,M,L,XL, XXL+$2.00.

Short Sleeved T's $10

Long Sleeve T's $11.00

Polo's $14.00

Crew Sweatshirt $16.00

Hoody $22.00

Zip Hoody $24

Personalization is $3.50 per item

Indicate clearly the spelling of the name that you want on the shirt.

If you do not have money in your account you must pay the treasurer Teresa Sharkey the amount that you owe by Dec 2.

Bake Sale Reminder! We are having a bake sale at the Lock-in on Friday.

Bake Sale Reminder! We are having a bake sale at the Lock-in on Friday. Parents, if you can bring individually wrapped baked goods so that we can sell them to the scouts to eat throughout the night. The extra money raised at the bake sale helps to pay for the lock-in. Send a dollar or two in spending money with your scout so they can buy treats!

See you at the lock-in, 8pm. If you haven't already turned in a AB health form to me, don't forget to bring one. I will bring the ones that I have.

Community Center lock-in November 13

Troop 1 Scouts and Cub Scout Pack Webelos 5 scouts are invited to attend the Community Center Lock-in on Friday November 13.  Cost is $12 and it it from 8:00 pm - 6:00 am. Please pick your scout up promptly.

Troop 1 scouts please attend the lock-in! There will be food, games and fun. We will make bows for the wreath sale fundraiser and also complete some requirements for the Communications merit badge. Bring your scout book to get requirements signed off.

Show of hands to see adults who are planning on helping to chaperone the lock-in on Friday!  For many of our new boys this will be their first activity in the troop. Please assist Tabitha! We need adult help from 7:30 -7am from setup to clean up. Can't stay all night? You could come early in the morning to let tired adults go home. Please let us know if you can help. We need YOU! Thank you for supporting not only your scout, but our scout family.

This weeks events in scouting

Another busy week in scouting!

On Tursday from 5-7pm is a Den Chief training to be held at the Diocese of Gaylord Conference Center. Scouts will learn how to be Den Chiefs for the Cub Scout pack. This role counts as a Position of Responsibility and is very important to our Cub Scout Leaders. They need the assistance and the experience of our Boy Scouts.

Our meeting on Wednesday will be more preparation for the Kiwanis Open House. Please make sure your scout's patrol is ready with a Dutch Oven recipe and ingredient list to turn in. Ask your scout if they signed up to speak at the Open House and if so, practice with them their 5 minute speech. This is a requirement for the Communications Merit badge.

Show of hands to see adults who are planning on helping to chaperone the lock-in on Friday!  For many of our new boys this will be their first activity in the troop. Please assist Tabitha! We need adult help from 7:30 -7am from setup to clean up. Can't stay all night? You could come early in the morning to let tired adults go home. Please let us know if you can help. We need YOU! 

Scouts please attend the lock-in on Friday! There will be food, games and fun. We will make bows for the wreath sale fundraiser and also complete some requirements for the Communications merit badge. Bring your scout book to get requirements signed off.

Wednesday Scout meeting agenda:

Wreath Sales Due!
Final Popcorn Sales Due!
Communications Merit Badge will begin
Recipe selection for Kiwanis Open House and Secret Ingredient will be revealed! :)

Looking forward to seeing all of you there.

Committee meeting tonight!

Don't forget it's the first Sunday of the month so it's our Committee meeting at Bagley hall. 6pm scouts in leadership position and 7pm Leaders, committee members and parents. Please come and help us plan for the year and take part in your scouts future in scouting.