Movie opportunity in TC

Hello Everyone and Merry Christmas!

We have room for more Scouts, Families, and Friends to attend our special showing of Coco tomorrow, Saturday, December 23, 2017. I have seen the movie and it is wonderful. If I was a movie critic, I would give it 5 stars!

We will be giving out some prizes before the movie which starts at 10:30AM at the Cherry Blossom Theatre in Traverse City. Tickets are $10, but a current Scout can bring a friend that might be interested in Scouting and the Scout and friend can go for free! Just show between 10AM and 10:20AM and enjoy.

If you want to fill out the information at the links below you can but you do not have to, just show up!

Dear Scouting Family,

Scouting is the best leadership building program in the world and it is fun for your son and his friends! I think we would all agree that we wish there were more kids in Scouting. That is where you can help!

During this Christmas Season why not give the Gift of Scouting to one of your son’s friends.Introduce a friend to Scouting and your son and his friend can go to Coco or Star Wars: The Last Jedifor free!

All you need to do is invite a friend to the movie, talk to the family about possibly joining Scouting, and have them fill out an interest survey online.That is it! After that it is up to them to decide and your son and his friend can go to the movie for free.

Here is the information, the link to the interest survey, and even an email you can send to a friend’s family:

Northern Michigan Scouting Movie Events! You could go for Free! See below for how!

Cherry Blossom 14 in Traverse City MI

Coco, Saturday, December 23 at 10:30AM(Great movie about family and values!)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Saturday, December 30 at 10:30AM

Anyone can attend this movie for $10 and we urge you to make it a den, pack, troop, family activity. A small part of the $10 will go to support Scouting and we hope you can attend and share in this fun event with the rest of the Northern Michigan Scouting Community. Sign up for tickets here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FGTQYDC

There are 2 ways that a Scout can attend either or both of these movies for free.

1. If you sold over $1000 in popcorn you can attend for free. You get 2 tickets and 1 more for every additional $1000 in sales. Just go here and sign up: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FGTQYDC
2. A parent of a friend that is not in Scouting needs to fill out the information at this linkhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQYSPZKand agree to check out Scouting with their son, then you and your friend can go to the movie for free by signing up at this link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FGTQYDC  (See email you can send to a friend below)
3. We will be giving away some prizes and we could have  Star Wars characters in attendance.
4. Additional tickets for parents and other guests can be purchased for $10.
5. Scouts do not need a friend to attend anyone can go for $10.
6. We need to fill up the theatre so sign up today!

Note: Tickets are limited for each movie theater, and we do expect these events to fill up. Because of that - no registrations will be taken at the door. All registration must be done through this link and paid for online.

Send this email to a friend or send one of your own:

Dear Friend,

How would you like to go to the movie Coco or The Last Jedi with me for free? All you and your parents need to do is agree to check out information on the Scouting program that I am part of and decide if you want to give it a try or not. I have lots of fun doing many things with boys my age. We learn new skills, earn awards, play games, hike, swim, camp, and do many other fun things. Here is a website you and your family can check out: https://beascout.scouting.org/

Here are the dates of the movie events where you will also get some information on Scouting.

Cherry Blossom 14 in Traverse City MI

Coco, Saturday, December 23 at 10:30AM(Great movie about family and values!)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Saturday, December 30 at 10:30AM

If you decide you want to go, all your parents have to do is fill out the information at this link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQYSPZK and we can go to the movie for free! If you decide you want to join Scouting my family will get you information on the group that I am in.

Your name here                                                                                                    

Mark Ewing  |  District Director

Serving Bay Trails and Northern Trails Districts

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAMichigan Crossroads Council

President Ford Field Service Council
1499 Business Park Drive
Traverse City, MI, 49686
P 231.947.7071 ext 3104  |  F 231.947.7072

C 231.631.7490

Check out article/ad in Gaylord Gerald Times publication

Check out our article/ad in the recent publication of Our Community. This publication will be available through Gaylord all year long as a promotional tool to showcase all that Gaylord has to offer. This article was co-written by Assistant Scoutmaster Jamie Lake  and Scoutmaster Julia Bushong. Troop 1 is proud of our working relationship with Pack 1 and look forward to Welcoming Jeremy Savoie as the new Scoutmaster in April 2018.   Get a copy for yourself!

Consider being a Merit Badge Counselor!

Parents, we expect a lot of our scouts, to learn leadership, be of good character and earn merit badges. But are you doing your share? Everyone has something to offer a Boy Scout Troop! Consider being a Merit Badge Counselor and share your talents!

Committee meeting tonight

It’s that time! A committee meeting for planning upcoming events! I have not heard from our Committee Chair Ken but we will hold our regularly scheduled meeting at Bagley hall. Tonight at 6pm for the boys and 7pm for the adults hope to see you there.

Pick up your wreaths!

Hi Everyone!

I still have wreaths for a couple of boys. They really need to be picked up so you can deliver them. I will be home again tomorrow between 5 and 7. If you cannot make it in this time, please get in touch with me. My phone number is 252 503-1442 (call or text) email is rhaus123@gmail.com. 

Wreaths will not be at the meetings- we have family commitments the next several Wednesdays that will be keeping us away. 

Now that the remaining wreaths have been sorted, we have the following wreaths left over:

1 - 22" Balsam 

1 - 27" Balsam

1 - 30" Douglas 

These are not extras- someone is missing wreaths. I'm sorry for this mix-up, I can only guess it happened with the tied bunches. If you discover you are missing one of these items, please let me know and I will find a way to get it to you.

Money for the wreaths can be turned in directly to Mr. Reynolds.

Reminders!

Reminders! 

Wreath pickup tonight from 6-8 at the Hauswirth’s. Please pick up your wreaths tonight!

Popcorn sales opportunity! 2 time slots for Saturday to sell at Tractor Supply.  10 - 12 and 4 - 6. If anyone is interested please call or text or email me.

989 350-6062

tprus7492@gmail.com

Wreaths are available for pickup!

Everyone, the wreaths are in and were available to be picked up tonight but Rachel still has most of them in her garage. She is home between 11 and 4 during the week but if you want to stop by during the day you need to call first to make sure she is available. Otherwise her next available evening is Thursday from 6-8.

Please pick up your wreaths this week! 

Wreaths are here!

Wreaths are here! This weekend I will be sorting them out and finishing bows. Everything will be ready to pick up on Monday. If those with wreath orders could pick them up from my garage Monday evening between 4 and 9, I would very much appreciate it. If you cannot make it during this time, please contact me either via a phone call or text at (252) 503-1442, or email at rhaus123@gmail.com. I am usually home so I am flexible on times. If you would like to help sort wreaths or help me finish making bows, that is what I will be doing Sunday afternoon.

To get to my house: 

First, it's the same place as the Campoween and the summer campout. If you were not at either of those events, these are the directions

Take M-32 west toward Elmira. After the 4 lane passing section, turn right on Hallock Rd. After approximately 3/4 of a mile, turn left on Parmater Rd. We are the second driveway on the left, right before the seasonal road sign.

For those who prefer to plug an address into a GPS, my address is 5175 Parmater Rd, Gaylord. Just make sure it takes you west, not east. If it says East, try using Elmira as the town instead of Gaylord. 

Thank you!

First Aid Merit Badge RSVP

First Aid Merit Badge RSVP

Sunday, December 3

9:00 AM Start

Meet at Treetops Ski Patrol room (halfway cafe) 

Bring a bagged lunch only one food outlet is open and it is on the top of the hill and we will be using the common area in the cafe for most of the instruction

bring their blue cards and themselves

40.00 for the course includes their materials and CPR certifications

a parent MUST sign a release before they leave

Wear your Class A or Class B tshirt, but  if you choose to wear your class B please bring the Class A neckerchief.

Bow making at the meeting...

We need to make bows for our wreath fundraiser. Adults, please help on November 29 during the meeting Patrol Leaders Training/Den Chief Training.  We will set up a table for adults to make bows while the scouts are in training. We need all the help we can get, but at the same time we will need to be bow making quietly to as not to disturb the training. 

Schedule

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope your day was filled with blessings. 

Reminder: Schedule for next couple weeks

November 29 meeting Patrol Leaders Training/Den Chief Training.  Trainings presented by SPL Ethan & ASPL Frankie, Kellen and Lukas.

December

2&3  Service time opportunity packing Christmas Baskets for Kiwanis at middle school. Be there no later than 10:30 for instructions and to help pack baskets.

2 Saturday Gaylord Santa Parade. Parade at 5:30 and line up at 4:45. 

3 Sunday: First aid merit badge at Treetops : Mr Eugene Branigan is planning this activity. There is a $40.00 cost for certification, it will begin around 9am and we should cover all or nearly all of the first aid merit badge. 

No scouts tomorrow

No scouts tomorrow because there is no school for opening day Deer season. 

See you next week for those of you who can make the day before Thanksgiving meeting. Plan for it to be done by 8pm.

POSTPONED: Community Center Lock-in

POSTPONED:  Community Center Lock-in until January-ish.  Please mark your schedules accordingly. A new date and time will be discussed at December Committee Meeting.

Popcorn tables this weekend!

The people that are signed up for the popcorn table at Jay's on Sunday are Dylan M. Brian K. and Jacob from 12 -2:30 And Josh M. and Ethan A from 2:30 - 5.  If they can not make it they need to let Queen Kernel Tabitha know.

Veterans Day assembly tomorrow.

Scout’s don’t forget to wear your complete scout uniform tomorrow for the Veterans Day assembly at the Middle School. Let’s show our veterans that you appreciate them and the sacrifices they gave made for your freedom. The assembly is from 8:50 am till 10:30 am. 

Upcoming Schedule

Upcoming Schedule: 

November 2017

15 Meeting: NO SCHOOL- NO SCOUTS

22 Meeting:Scout skills: whip and fuse Rope, completing Scout ranks, Ben will be home and may come to talk

29 Meeting:Patrol Leaders Training/Den Chief Training.  Trainings presented by SPL Ethan & ASPL Frankie, Kellen and Lukas.

December 2017

1  Friday Night: Community Center Lock-in drop off at 9pm pick up at 6am.  

2 Saturday Gaylord Santa Parade. Parade at 5:30 and line up at 4:45. 

3 Sunday: First aid merit badge at Treetops : Mr Eugene Branigan is planning this activity. There is a $40.00 cost for certification, it will begin around 9am and we should cover all or nearly all of the first aid merit badge. 

2&3  Also on the above days is a Service time opportunity packing Christmas Baskets for Kiwanis at middle school 

6 Meeting:Marv Kelso: Fun with Knots

7 Thursday: Roundtable: Dec 7, 7pm – 9pm, LDS Church, 707 Alcan Drive, Petoskey

13 Meeting:Cookies and Cocoa: games and maybe decorating cookies

16,17  Saturday, Sunday Service time: Kiwanis needs help to load Christmas baskets into cars. Located at: Elementary School Annex or more commonly known the building between the Middle School & South Maple.

20 Meeting:Last Scout meeting until 2018!

Kiwanis Open house tomorrow

Kiwanis Open House tomorrow! Scouts should be at Bagley Hall at 5pm to begin cooking. The open house begins at 7:00pm. Scouts do not forget the items you need to bring for the games!! Do not forget to bring your wild game to cook!  Do not forget to bring your speeches! 

Wreath orders due Tuesday!

Wreath orders were due this past Wednesday but we had to extend it for a few people so you have until Tuesday, November 7. NO LATER! 

Have a happy day and raise some money for scouting!

Set your clocks back and be on time for the hike tomorrow!

Don’t forget to set your clocks back tonight! Especially if you are going on this Hiking trip! 

Tomorrow, November 5, Mr. Miller and Mr Branigan will be hosting a 10 mile hike.  It will be a point to point hike in the upper peninsula allowing for a spectacular view of a portion of the Niagara Escarpment the base of which dates back 450 Million years!  We will meet at the Family Fare parking lot at 7 AM and will leave no later than 7:15.  The ten mile hike would be expected to take between 4 and 4.5 hours. More information to follow but please comment or speak to Mr Eugene Branigan to attend.

Service Projects

Service Projects (Service Time)

I had some questions about what counts as service time, and some instances where the service is completed before having the scoutmaster approve it.  I'm not so strict on the approval process as long as it's a known service time that we normally approve.  If anyone finds more comprehensive information for me to read, please feel free to post in the comments. 

This is what I found: 

This link indicates the ranks and the Service Projects required. 

http://www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/ServiceProjects.asp#SecondClass

This link is Journey to Excellence and it gives some examples of Service Projects. 

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToExcellence/unit_tips.aspx#_ideas

Typical Service time projects that boys in Troop 1 do are marching in parades, work projects such as raking, trail cleanup, collecting specimens at Jordon Fish Hatchery etc., helping out at the food pantry, helping out the cub scouts pinewood derby and at meetings or camping, helping at the county park Halloween weekends, Scout Sunday, helping at a pancake breakfast and so forth.  

You don't need permission from me to earn service time if you are showing up at a scout related activity.  It is probably good to run your service idea past me before you do it so that you can be assured that it would count as a Service Project (service time). But I rarely turn down service time hours, because most of the time they are appropriate.

Committee meeting Sunday at Peace Lutheran

Committee meeting Sunday will be held at Peace Lutheran Church (where the cub scouts meet)

6pm for scouts in leadership positions to plan upcoming events, 7pm for adults and leaders. All are welcome. Please come and participate in the plans for YOUR troop!

Wreath orders due and meeting at Diocese of Gaylord tonight!

Wreath orders are due tonight!  Scout meeting is held at the Diocese of Gaylord due to voting in Bagley Hall. Next week meeting will be at the Hall.

Wreath orders are due tonight!

Wreath orders are due tonight!

Happy Halloween!

Don’t miss the Halloween fun tonight! The second annual campoween will be held at 5175 Parmater Rd Gaylord MI 49735 on Today, Oct 29 at 5pm.

Wear your best costume and bring a tent or car full of treats. Think of this as a campground trunk or treat. There will be prizes for the best costume, best tent or car decoration, and best traditional halloween goodies. Also there will be a prize for the best original spooky Boy Scout story.

There will be hot apple cider and fresh doughnuts. A roaring fire and good friends

If you have corn hole or ladder golf please bring them or let me know. 

The Hauswirth's

First Aid merit badge

First aid merit badge at Treetops will be Sunday December 3rd.  Mr Eugene Branigan is planning this activity and time frame and additional information will be forthcoming. There is a $40.00 cost for certification, it will be an entire day (or nearly so) and we should cover all or nearly all of the first aid merit badge. Please comment below or let Eugene know if you are interested in attending. 

Hike! November 5

Hiking opportunity! November 5 Mr. Miller and Mr Branigan will be hosting a 10 mile hike.  It will be a point to point hike in the upper peninsula allowing for a spectacular view of a portion of the Niagara Escarpment the base of which dates back 450 Million years!  We will meet at the Family Fare parking lot at 7 AM and will leave no later than 7:15.  The ten mile hike would be expected to take between 4 and 4.5 hours. More information to follow but please comment or speak to Mr Eugene Branigan to attend. 

Need another adult hiker for Sunday’s 10 mile hike

Eugene Branigan needs another adult hiker for Sunday Oct 22, 6:00 am hike, otherwise it will have to be cancelled. They will be hiking 10 miles, meet at Family Fare 6:00 am to leave for destination.

Tonight’s Meeting!

Reminder that popcorn order sheets and money are due at tonight's meeting! 

Bring your scout book and any merit badge worksheets that are completed. Rank advancements and merit badges are due tonight!

Cyber Chip presentation tonight also!

Fall Court of Honor 2017

Sunday, Oct 22, at 4:00 pm is our Fall Court of Honor.  Please arrive between 3-4pm to help set up.  We may need to borrow tables.  Food will be served first and the ceremony to follow after. 

I made an online potluck signup.  Let's try it out and see if it is helpful or not.  Any comments are welcome. 

https://mealtrain.com/3lrn08

Any scout working on the Communications merit badge?  I still need a scout to do the program and that is a requirement of the communications merit badge.

10 Mike hike Oct 22 6 am depart time

Hike, hike, hike! There is a 10 mile hike scheduled for October 22 scheduled to depart at 6:00 am from the Family Fare parking lot. If you are doing the Hiking merit badge this is s great time to get a hike in! See Leader Eugene Branigan for details. 

After the hike meet at Bagley for our Court of Honor dinner and program beginning at 4pm. 

Camporee this weekend! Meet at Jeremy Savoie's home to load up troop trailer.

Blastoff Camporee at Flywheelers this weekend! We are meeting at Leader Jeremy Savoie's home at 550 Alexander road in Vanderbilt at 5:30 pm on Friday. Eat a light dinner before you arrive. They will serve pork at 8:30 pm. 

Pack for a cool, rainy weekend. Bring extra shoes and socks in case yours get wet. Bring your scout book to get rank requirements signed off. Don't forget sleeping bag, knit hat for sleeping, medicine if you take it, water bottle and other Boy Scout essentials. 

One more time: We are meeting at Leader Jeremy Savoie's home at 550 Alexander road in Vanderbilt at 5:30pm on Friday and loading up the troop trailer there. Do not be late!

Merit badge tech day at Delta College!

Leader Mr. Eugene Branigan is planning on taking his scout to a merit badge tech day. This is a great way to earn merit badges and  it's fun too! He's offered to carpool with others who may want to go and is looking for another parent to attend with him. Check this link out and see what merit badges your scout may want to earn! 

Several scouts need swimming rank requirements. You can complete those here!Scouts can complete Second Class and First Class Swimming requirements -$5 additional fee required.

https://scoutingevent.com/272-DeltaMBC17

The second annual campoween will be held at 5175 Parmater Rd Gaylord MI 49735 on Oct 29 at 5pm.

Bring your best costume and a tent or car. Think of this as a campground trunk or treat. There will be prizes for the best costume, best tent or car decoration, and best traditional halloween goodies. Also there will be a prize for the best original spooky Boy Scout story.

There will be hot apple cider and fresh doughnuts. A roaring fire and good friends

If you have corn hole or ladder golf please bring them or let me know. 

The Hauswirth's 

Service time tomorrow before scout meeting!

Don't forget! A service time opportunity at Bill Marsh Ford Gaylord tomorrow. 5-7pm wear your class A and assist in clearing tables. You will get an opportunity to eat before the scout meeting at 7pm. Please come and give your time! 

Thank you Jeremy Savoie for standing in for the Scoutmaster at the scout meeting while she had an obligation to attend to.

Our Court of Honor is Sunday, Oct 22 at 4:00 pm at Bagley Hall. Any merit badges or ranks that scouts want to be awarded must be completed and information given to our Advancement Chair Wanda Philippy by October 18. She must have time to enter data, order awards and prepare them for the Court of Honor.

The Court of Honor will be a dinner followed by awards. The potluck sign up will be created shortly.