TROOP 14 WEEKLY UPDATE For Monday, May 17th

* SCOUT MEETING - Tuesday, May 18th @ 7PM
* PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING DURING SCOUT MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 18TH
* SCOUT CAMP FAMILY NIGHT DINNER
* KAYAK RAFFLE
* UPCOMING MERIT BADGE: CYCLING
* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: YARDWORK @ THE LITTLE RED HOUSE ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
* EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Parent Committee Meeting Minutes are available on request. Contact the Communication Chair for more information.

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QUARTERMASTER REMINDER: PLEASE RETURN YOUR TENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM MAY HIKE

ALL TENTS from this year's May Hike MUST be returned THIS TUESDAY, May 18th.

Be sure they are dry and aired out. All poles and stakes must be included. If you have any other Troop equipment, please return that also.

If you have any questions, contact the Quartermaster.

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RESCHEDULED - VETERAN FLAG PLACING - @ SPRING LAKE CEMETERY

The flags are finally in, so now you can show respect for our servicemen by placing flags on the graves of veterans.

We will meet on Saturday, May 22nd at Spring Lake Cemetery at 9am.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Tuesday, May 18th @ 7PM (More information below)
* Scout Meeting: Scout Elections and First-year Scouts Work on First Aid Kit and Wilderness Survival Kits
* Parent Committee Meeting at the same time and place
* Raffle Tickets available - Adults may check them out in groups of 5, 10 or 25.
* Sign-up for Scout Camp Family Night Dinner ($4 each age 5 and up; )

Tuesday, May 25th @ 7PM
* Ice Cream Sundae Bar and Game Night- for Scouts and Leaders
* FINAL Board of Review before Summer Camp
* Last Night for Early-Bird Price - Sign-up for Scout Camp Family Night Dinner ($4 each; AFTER tonight = $6)

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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

* Indianapolis 500 Trip - May 29th and 30th

* Memorial Day Parade - May 31st

* Spring Lake Wooden Boat Show - June 5th @ Keenan Marina (Just over the bridge in Ferrysburg). Adult and Scout Volunteers are needed to work with kids at the Boat Building table from 9 am to 3 pm. All day volunteers will be served lunch. Please contact the Scoutmaster for more information.

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SCOUT MEETING - Tuesday, May 18th @ 7PM

Scout Elections: Many advancements require Scouts to hold position of responsibility. The following positions are open for election:
* Patrol Leaders: 3 available
* Quartermaster: 1 available
* Troop Adventure Coordinator: 1 available
* Den Chief Positions: 5 available by appointment - See the Scoutmaster

* First years must consult with the Scoutmaster prior to appointment.

NOTE: Information regarding position responsibilities and requirements may be found at: http://www.troop14sl.com/leaders.html

First Year Scout will work on First Aid and Wilderness Survival Kits. A Troop Guide will bring in examples of each. The new scouts must assemble their own kits as part of the advancement requirements. This may be completed before, by or after summer camp. Plan on having it done by the end of September.

Note: The earlier the better! A list of required components will be provided at the next meeting.

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PARENT COMMITTEE MEETING DURING SCOUT MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 18TH

All Scout parents are invited to attend. We'll be discussing information on Indy, Summer Camp, High Adventure and the Canoe Family Campout in August.

We'll also distribute raffle tickets to PARENTS. These are available in packs of 10 or 25 (Responsible for returning ticket or cost of $5 each).

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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 $4 per person age 5 and up.

Note: Scouts at Camp do not pay. Sign-ups after 5/25 will be charged an additional $2 per person.

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KAYAK RAFFLE

The Grand Haven Elks Club is sponsoring a Kayak Raffle with proceeds to benefit Troop 14 and the Grand Haven Area Arts Council. Tickets will be available for sale shortly at a cost of $5 each. The exact amount received per ticket will be based on total amount sold. Two years ago this resulted in $2.85 per ticket sold deposited into Scout accounts.

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UPCOMING MERIT BADGE: CYCLING

The cycling merit badge is starting up soon. Sign up will be done online. See the email version of the newsletter for more information.

You must be 1st class or higher to ride with this group.*

* 1st years may be able to ride on a limited basis. Depending on turnout, 1st years may be selected based on ability if there is room in the group. This is not a basic cycling outing. Riders should have experience and must be able to keep pace.
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END-OF-YEAR ICE CREAM PARTY

Plans are being made for an end of year ice cream party. We are wondering if there are any parents out there with ice cream "connections" who would be willing to help us out. If so, please contact the Communications Chair.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: YARDWORK @ THE LITTLE RED HOUSE ADULT DAY CARE CENTER

On Saturday, May 22, at 9:30 am (please note new time), one of our scouts is carrying out his Eagle Scout project and would greatly appreciate volunteers.

We will be redoing the front yard at The Little Red House adult day care center in Spring Lake. This will involve laying sod, planting, spreading mulch, and doing other general yardwork.

Volunteers are asked to bring work gloves and any shovels, garden rakes, or other yard tools that you can bring. The Little Red House is at 311 East Exchange Street.

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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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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you are working on your Eagle Scout requirements and need help from other scouts and their families, you can request that your event appear in the newsletter.

Scouts and parents should have at least 10 days notice before the event. Two newsletters go out weekly: we need to receive info by 6pm on Sunday or Tuesday. Send details about your request (date, place, time, things you need people, etc) to the Communications Chair.

NOTE: These projects must have the Scoutmaster's approval before they are announced. You MUST CC: your message to the Scoutmasters and your parents.

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LINGERING REMINDERS

* Get your Travel Shirts! Contact the Finance Chair.
* Deposits for Summer Camp and High Adventure are needed ASAP.
* Send in your forms and permission slips.

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NEW PICTURES ON THE WEBSITE

We have added a lot of new pictures from Laser Tag 2010, May Hike 2010, Hoffmaster Hike, Ski Trip 2010, Iron Chef 2009, Fall Court of Honor 2009, Alex B/Chicago School 2009. These are available from the "Pictures" menu link on the website.

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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 two newsletters go out weekly: one on Monday and another on the day after the weekly troop meeting (usually Wednesday). If you have information that needs to be sent out, please send all announcements to the Communications Chair by 6pm the day before the newsletter.