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.

Halloween party at 6:30pm

Don't forget to bring your popcorn orders in tonight!!

Tonight's meeting will be the Halloween party at 6:30pm held at Mr & Mrs. Hauswirths home.  Check out your email for their address or message privately here if you need it. Wear your costume, bring a treat to share. 

The directions to their 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 their driveway. 5175 is on the power pole. They intend to have signage at Hallock rd, Parmater Rd, and at their Drive. 

Please wear a costume if you desire, there will be a costume contest!
Bring a dish to pass.  A-L are snacks and M- Z are desserts.  

Every scout should bring a flashlight!  Be Prepared!

Halloween party on Wednesday... change of location!

Wednesday Night's meeting, October  28, will be the Halloween party and it will be held at Mr & Mrs. Hauswirth's home, Logan's parents.  We will start a bit earlier, at 6:30.  Rain may be in the forecast, dress appropriately.

The directions to their 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 their driveway. 5175 is on the power pole. They intend to have signage at Hallock rd, Parmater Rd, and at their Drive. 

Please wear a costume if you desire, there will be a costume contest!
Bring a dish to pass.  A-L are snacks and M- Z are desserts.  

Every scout should bring a flashlight!  Be Prepared!

Rank requirement changes as of 2016

Here's some light reading for you....

In 2016 there will be some upcoming changes to scout ranks.  It is important for everyone to take a look at the ranks that will directly affect them or their scout.

The important thing to remember is 2016 Transition rules:

Boys joining on or after Jan. 1, 2016, MUST use the new requirements.
Boys who are working on Tenderfoot through First Class MAY continue to work using the previous requirements, but MUST convert to the new requirements upon attaining First Class.
Boys who have completed First Class MAY complete the rank they are currently working on using the previous requirements, but then MUST convert to the new requirements for subsequent ranks.
After 2016:
All Scouts MUST use the new requirements for all ranks.

For information on specific ranks, see link below:
http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/bsranks.asp

Specifically new Scout rank requirements as of January 2016
http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/changes/bsrank1-16.asp

For our upcoming Eagles, please read Eagle Rank Requirements as of January 2016
http://usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/2016/changes/bsrank7-16.asp

Important stuff everyone, please read!  Don't let a surprise requirement prevent you or your scout from advancing in rank.

Busy night Wednesday for our Scout Meeting!

There are 9 Board of Reviews scheduled for Wednesday night.  It will be a busy night as scouts try to get their advancement requirements completed before Sunday's Court of Honor.  We will need Leaders to attend on Wednesday in uniform to participate in the Board of Reviews.  Scouts you should be dressed in uniform, bring your book (if you have it) and be ready for a board of review.  If you are not listed here and have requirements completed and you have your book, you may contact Scoutmaster to get it signed prior to Wednesday. Maybe I can get the paperwork to Aaron in time - but no promises that he will have time to record it.

Scheduled Board of Reviews:
Ethan A. (1st and 2nd class ranks)
Garrett B.
Logan H.
Frankie M.
Daniel R.
Nathan S.
Anthony S. (1st and 2nd class ranks)

Kiwanis Open House November 18

Looking forward to the Open House in November! 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.

For the scouts, we will expect you to arrive early (5:00pm-ish) to create your recipes. A secret ingredient will be announced shortly.  Patrols will be expected to create one entry for the contest together. A list of ingredients will need to be given to scoutmaster to purchase ahead of time.  Desserts and wild game dishes always go over well. More information to come. 

Last Minute Fun! Jordon Fish Hatchery Milkweed seed pod collecting

Last Minute Fun!  Jordon Fish Hatchery Milkweed seed pod collecting
Monday, October 12
Leave after school:
Pickup at GIS (Mr. Reynolds) or High School (Mrs. Bushong)
Return to Bagley 6:00pm ish

You must inform Mr. Reynolds or Scoutmaster Mrs. Bushong ahead of time if you plan to attend because we must arrange enough transportation.
Scouts will assist in harvesting the seeds, especially milkweed. The hatchery has a pollinator garden that is used for public education and as a seed source for native plants. These seeds will be used on the facility next summer to plant additional native plant gardens. This is a great learning experience for the scouts and may give them insights into some of the challenges faced by our native pollinators, (bee's, butterflies, moths, etc.)

Jordon National Fish Hatchery

6623 Turner Rd, Elmira, MI 49730

They are located ~ 3 miles south of the M32/Hwy 131 intersection. Look for brown sign and turn West (left).

Please bring a sign permission slip for the Fish Hatchery as shown.

Scout meeting tonight!

Tonight is a very important scout meeting. (well they all are!). We will have an introduction to Dutch Oven Cooking and we will learn about the Positions of Responsibility that are up for election next week. Additionally, bring your scout books to be signed and turned in for review so that you can rank up before Court of Honor.  Our advancement chair needs time to order awards and enter paperwork into the online system.

Sunday, October 18, Court of Honor will begin with setup at 3:30, dinner at 4:00pm-ish and the program following dinner.  Meat is provided, please bring your tableware, and a dish to pass. Last names A-k are side dish and L-z are dessert. Court of Honor is held at Bagley hall


Thank you Gaylord Herald Times for the article and photos this week regarding our trip to Wilwin Lodge of the Michigan American Legion for the International Scout Rally.  Go buy a Tuesday paper!

Reminder Committee Meeting tonight 6pm, 7pm

Reminder Boy Scout Committee Meeting tonight 6pm scouts in leadership, 7pm leaders, committee members and parents. Bagley hall.

Reminder today is the 5 mile hike in the Pigeon River. Dress for the weather! Do not be late!

Reminder today is the 5 mile hike in the Pigeon River. Meet at Pigeon River Bridge Campground at 2:30 pm on Sunday. The hike will leave promptly at 3:00pm. Do not be late. Wear weather appropriate clothes, rain gear,  and appropriate socks and hiking or athletic shoes. Bring a compass if you have one. Leaders, Mr. Savoie, Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Lake will be supervising. This is a great opportunity to get requirement 1 b of Second Class, plus several other requirements that they plan to do. Don't miss this chance to rank up! (Additional plans include Leave no Trace and other items)
1b Second Class: Using a compass and a map together, take a five-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian.**

October Committee Meeting is Sunday October 4

Reminder, our October Committee Meeting is Sunday October 4.  6pm for scouts in leadership positions, and 7:00 pm for leaders.  This is a really exciting time in our troop.  We have welcomed many new members including new leaders and a chaplain.  Our fall Court of Honor is coming up and our scouts have been working really hard to advance and make you proud.  Please continue to support scouting, come to our committee meeting and see how you can make a difference in our troop.