Andreae Cabin & Nature Preserve

Here is a link to a description of Andreae Cabin.

Here is a link to a pdf file map to the cabin.

Pack 1 & 3's Pinewood Derby

A big thank you goes out to the youth of Troop 1 who helped out at Saturday's Pinewood Derby event. Eight youth were in attendance throughout the day and helped out with various activities including: registration, race running (both at the start and the finish), concessions, and clean-up. All youth did a fabulous job. In addition they were treated to a preview of the new Camp Promotion Video. Watch for your chance to view this awesome video at our upcoming Camp Promotion and Unit Election Meeting.

From the desk of the Scoutmaster

The goals of this weeks meeting were discussed at the last meeting. Planning how we can work together as a troop is crucial to the outcome of achieving the goals. Our trip to Andreas cabin relies on the fact that the team work together to plan and carry out all the things necessary to making the trip possible. Plan to go to Mr. Sevener at the next meeting and explain to him how you can help the troop achieve their goal for the next meeting.

January Events

Program Patrols: Soaring Dragons
Service Patrols: Badgers



Jan. 4 - 7:00 - Troop Meeting - snow snakes, uniform inspection, Discuss American Cultures & Indian Lore Merit Badges. Game Patrol - Badgers

Jaunary 6-8th - Order of the Arrow Winter Extravaganza

Jan. 8 - 6:00 PM - Patrol Leaders Meeting
7:00 PM - Adult Committee Meeting

Jan. 11 - 7:00 - Troop Meeting - Youth Protection video and discussion

Jan. 13 - 3:00 - Citizenship in the Community, Requirement 5 - Movie. Mr. Marsh will host a movie at his home for scouts interested in completing this requirement. A pizza party will follow. Pick up scouts between 5:30 and 6:00.

Jan. 14 - 1:00 - 6:00 PM - Avalanche Bay indoor water park outing. Family members may attend. Admittance fee is $18 per person.

Jan. 18 - 7:00 - Troop Meeting, Andreas Cabin leader training and event planning. Game Patrol - Beavers.

Jan. 21 - All Day - Gaylord Pack Pinewood Derby. See your Scoutmaster for information about helping out.

Jan. 25 - 7:00 - Troop Meeting, Andreas Cabin planning completed. Game Patrol - Flaming Arrows.

Troop 1 meets every Wednesday at the First Congregational Church from 7:00 PM until approximately 8:30 PM.

From the desk of the Scoutmaster

New Years brings about resolutions. Resolutions are Visions. Visions of what we want to change in our life. At our meeting tonight we talked about our vision for our scouting life. In scouting each of us should have the vision to become an Eagle Scout. In order to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout you must complete merit badges. On Wednesday, January 11th go to Mrs. Hancock and tell her what Merit Badge you are working on. She will share something with you. If you do not have a merit badge you may also get something (besides a blue card) by requesting a blue card from Mrs. Savory for a merit badge you would like to work on. I have a vision of having one of the biggest Court of Honors ever for the Spring in 2006!!!

Eagles Make the News

Thanks to the Gaylord Herald Times, on Saturday, December 31st a group of Eagle Scouts from Troop 1 received recognition once again for their hard work and dedication to scouting. The Herald Times has put together a fantastic article about a patrol from our troop who all achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The rarity of this is mentioned in the article along with information on each of the Eagle projects and upcoming troop events. This is definately an article worth reading. Check it out!!

Avalanche Bay

The troop will be enjoying an afternoon at Avalanche Bay from 1-6 PM on Saturday, January 14th. The cost of the outing is $18.00. Parents and siblings are invited to attend. Youth have been asked to contact Mrs. Savory with the number from their family that will be attending by this weekend. You may either call and leave a message or e-mail her at vsavory1@sbcglobal.net. We are also interested in finding transportation for youth who's family members can not attend. I hope to see you all there.

Citizenship in the Community

Mr. Marsh wants to remind all Scouts working on the Citizenship in the Community merit badge that the group will be meeting at 6:30 on Jan 4th before Troop meeting. You will be working on requirement 4 and planning for requirement 5 (movie nite!)

Popcorn Is Sold Out

Mrs. H reports that all extra popcorn has been sold.

Collections of popcorn and wreath money will resume in 2006.

The Christmas Tree Lot is Closed

Thanks to all the Scout Families who volunteered to man the tree lot.

The lot will be cleaned up today and the Troop trailer will be moved to its winter berth.

Mr. Marsh reports that we reached our budget amounts for trees sold. The troop will be adequately funded again in 2006!

See everyone in 2006.

Youth Personal Protection Training

Dear Parents -
On Wednesday, January 11th our troop will conduct the BSA’s Youth Protection Training. This training consists of a video which is age appropriate and designed to teach the youth the 3 R’s of Youth Protection. Recognize. Resist. Report. This video will take up the entire meeting and although there is opportunity for discussion either before, during, or after the tape the video is essentially meant to open the minds of the youth to the knowledge of what can happen and how to deal with it.

The video, entitled “A Time to Tell” was developed by the BSA to address the problem of sexual abuse of boys ages 11-14. The tape is approximately 90 minutes long so it will be essential that the meeting begin promptly at 7:00 PM. In order to allow parents the opportunity to preview the tape prior to this meeting we will be showing it for adults only at the troop meeting on Wednesday, January 4th. If you are unable to make it I do have an extra copy that can be loaned out as well. This will be on a first come, first serve basis.

I encourage you to bring your son to this viewing and you, as well, are invited to stay and view it with him. Child abuse professionals unanimously agree that open communication between parents and children is vital to preventing child abuse. Your knowledge of this video and its content is essential to allowing your son the ability to discuss with you further the information found within.

BSA also requires the adults of the troop be trained in Youth Protection as well. Many of our adults have already taken the Youth Protection Training Course offered through BSA and we as a troop will be offering it again soon in the near future. Furthermore, we are committed to maintaining the high standards of protection set down by the BSA by following the Two Deep Leadership guidelines established by the BSA meaning no less than two leaders at any time may be present at a scouting event.

If there are any questions regarding the information in this letter or you wish to view a copy of the tape on your own time please feel free to contact me. Thank You – Vicki Savory, Scoutmaster – Troop 1.

Thank You for the Radio Spots

The tree sales coordinator extends a big thank you to Wagar Motor Sales for donating radio advertisement spots for the Troop 1 Christmas Tree sale. The Scouts who recorded the ads all sound great.

Thanks also to Mr. Jim Miller and WMJZ for the live interview from the tree lot on Saturday morning.