TROOP 14 POST-MEETING UPDATE For Thursday, May 27th

* INDIANAPOLIS 500 TRIP - MAY 29TH AND 30TH
* THINGS TO BRING TO INDY 500 THIS WEEKEND
* MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
* SCOUT CAMP FAMILY NIGHT DINNER
* POPCORN @ THE POINT & RAFFLE TICKETS
* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: INSTALL FLAG POLE AND LANDSCAPING @ SPRING LAKE SOCCER FIELD
* NEEDED: FUND RAISING CHAIR VOLUNTEER
* NEWSLETTER UPDATE

View the calendar, download forms, and find other information about Troop 14 at: http://www.troop14sl.com

Parent Committee Meeting Minutes from May 19th are now available on request.

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INDIANAPOLIS 500 TRIP - MAY 29TH AND 30TH

We will be meeting at Holmes Elementary @ 7:30 am on Saturday, May 29 and carpooling to the Gerald R. Ford Council in Walker to meet the buses.

Scouts should have all forms and money paid to the Scoutmaster. They should also be able to show that they have their full Class A uniform (no shorts) packed and be wearing their Class B uniform (the shirt).

Please pack a change of clothes to bring on the bus for after the parade (see below). Our suitcases will be packed in the under bus storage compartments. We will not be able to access that storage at the race track.

Slides will not be required and should not be brought. Other items are listed below.

We'll return @ Holmes Elementary late Sunday, May 30th (around midnight).

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THINGS TO BRING TO INDY 500 THIS WEEKEND

Mr. L. was kind enough to put together a list of things Scouts (and parents) may need for the Indy 500.

1. Ear Plugs or ear muffs. The race is extremely loud - as loud as any rock concert you’ve been to - and it lasts much longer.

2. Sunscreen and hats. Our seats are on the north end of the track looking south into the sun. Adults are not allowed to put sunscreen on the boys unless it is their own boy. Make sure your child is aware of that. Being very fair-skinned, I’ll remind as many kids as I can, but ultimately I can only remind them.

3. Travel shirts: wear them Saturday morning when you show up.

4. Full Class A uniform with long pants. No neckerchief slide: just tie it. Shorts are not permitted for the parade regardless of the temperature.

5. Ground mat, either foam or inflatable. The boys will most likely speed on the floor. The bunks that adults sleep on are solid wood and just as hard as the floor.

6. Pillow/sleeping bag.

7. A change of clothes for after the parade. We are not allowed to keep the uniforms on after the parade. In past years, the uniform becomes a magnet for unruly people. I would suggest a small bag (you can share one if you’re going with your boy) to hold the change of clothes on the bus. The sleeping bags, pillows, main bags will be put into the cargo hold under the bus, so it won’t be easy to get to a change of clothes unless it is on the bus with the boys/adults.

8. Things to do on the bus. The boys will be spending many hours on the bus and need to stay in their seats. Electronics such as gameboys, ipods, etc. are OK for the bus ride. They will not be able to use them at the camp…just on the bus. Books, puzzles, cards, etc are also encouraged. Boys can bring Frisbees, footballs, cards etc. for Saturday night at the camp.

YIS, Mr. L.

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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Once again, it's time for the Memorial Day Parade.

We will meet at 9:30 am at Dollar General. The parade is at 10 am.

Wear your Class A uniform and bring comfortable shoes and water.

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SCOUT CAMP FAMILY NIGHT DINNER

You won't want to miss this! Join the Scouts on Wednesday, June 16th at Gerber Scout Camp for a celebration of Scouting's 100th Year Anniversary.

Current Troop Families, past Eagle Scouts and Scoutmasters are invited to join in what will be a phenomenal pig roast provided by Quality Catering by August. Gathering will begin at 5pm, Council Executive Address at 5:45; with dinner served at 6pm. Cost is $6 per person age 5 and up.

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POPCORN @ THE POINT & RAFFLE TICKETS

Once again, we will be handing out popcorn at the Thursday night Music at the Point this summer. Signups will be available at summer camp. Usually, this takes 2 adults and 3 kids to run.

Parents are reminded to continue to sell raffle tickets.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: INSTALL FLAG POLE AND LANDSCAPING @ SPRING LAKE SOCCER FIELD

On Saturday, June 26th at 9am, one of our scouts is carrying out his Eagle Scout project and would greatly appreciate volunteers.

We will be installing a flag pole and landscaping the field behind the Spring Lake Middle School.

Volunteers are asked to simply show up.

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SUMMER NEWSLETTER UPDATE

If you have Eagle Scout project announcement, news or an update that you want to share with the scouts, parent committee or leadership council, newsletters will now go out every Monday through June and every other Monday in July and August. If you have information that needs to be sent out, please send all announcements to the Communications Chair by 6pm on Sunday night.

Eagle Scout Project Announcements: Scouts and parents should have at least 10 days notice before the event. Send details about your request (date, place, time, things you need people, etc) to the Communications Chair. Remember, these announcements must have the Scoutmaster's approval before they are announced. You MUST CC: your message to the Scoutmasters and your parents/guardians.

Next newsletter will come out June 7th.

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NEEDED: FUND RAISING CHAIR VOLUNTEER

Our current fundraising chair is stepping down so the troop needs someone to fill the position. The chair’s duties include
* Identifies money earning projects suitable for the Troop and makes recommendations to the Parent Committee
* Organizes scouts (and parents) to effectively conduct money earning projects
* Identifies individuals to coordinate each of these fund raising activities
* Coordinates with our 501 c 3 non profit on money earning projects

Parents interested should talk to the Scoutmaster.

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UPDATES AND REMINDERS

If you have news or an update that you want to share with the scouts, parent committee or leadership council, note that newsletters go out weekly (on Monday) through June and every other Monday in July and August. If you have information that needs to be sent out, please send all announcements to the Communications Chair by 6pm on Sunday night.