Monday, June 7, 2010

TROOP 14 WEEKLY UPDATE For Monday, June 7th, 2010

In this newsletter:
* UPCOMING EVENTS
* PREP FOR OVERNIGHT CAMP - JUNE 13th - 19th
* PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES OF CAMP WITH CAMP PHOTOS
* FIRST-YEAR CAMP REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL BADGE
* SCOUT CAMP FAMILY NIGHT DINNER, JUNE 16TH
* REMEMBER, SELL THOSE RAFFLE TICKETS
* COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES (CSO)
- POPCORN @ THE POINT – ALL SUMMER LONG
- ELKS’ VETERANS DINNER - SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH
- INSTALL FLAG POLE AND LANDSCAPING @ SPRING LAKE SOCCER FIELD, JUNE 26TH
- COAST GUARD FESTIVAL HOT DOG STAND AT GRAND HAVEN ELKS, AUGUST 7TH

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Troop meetings are wrapped up for the summer, but there are still a lot of
Scout activities to do.

June 12th - Elks’ Veterans Dinner
June 13th-19th – Boy Scout Overnight Camp
June 16th - Scout Camp Family Night Dinner
July 17 – 25 – High Adventure
August 7th - Volunteers (both adults and scouts needed) needed at the Coast Guard Festival Hot Dog Stand at Grand Haven Elks:
August 20-22 - Family Campout: At Camp Owassippi in Blue Lake Twp. More details to follow.

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PREP FOR OVERNIGHT CAMP - JUNE 13th - 19th

* If you're looking for a packing list for camp, a list of suggested items for camp may be found under camp info on website under "Gear & Stuff for Camp".

* Remember, first years will need to put together a wilderness survival kit and a first aid kit (See below).

* Please leave all electronics and cell phones at home.

* There is a store with t-shirts, candy and slushies. They usually offer a deal for slushies if the scout brings a nalgeen bottle to fill.

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PRESERVE YOUR MEMORIES OF CAMP WITH CAMP PHOTOS

We will be offering 8x10 camp pictures. The cost is usually around $7. More information will be included in next newsletter.

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FIRST-YEAR CAMP REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL BADGE

If you want your scout to complete the Wilderness Survival Badge at Camp and be ready for First Class Rank, they need to put together a wilderness survival kit and a first aid kit.

Information on these was provided at the May 18th scout meeting. If you need a copy of the list, email the Communications Chair. Disposable CPR masks will be available for $2.50 each along with a pair of disposable gloves (free) - both are required for the kit and will be available Sunday when we meet to car pool to camp. This requirement may be completed in the fall, but it is easier to get it done with now!!

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SCOUT CAMP FAMILY NIGHT DINNER, JUNE 16TH

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.

Social Time: 5-5:45;
Dinner: 6-6:45;
Call-out for Fire Bowl: 7pm;

Parents may leave at this time or attend the Fire Bowl Ceremony. Remember, parents will NOT be with their scout after call-out.

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FAMILY CAMPOUT: AUGUST 20-22 @ CAMP OWASSIPPI

Scouts, parents, and siblings are all invited to Camp Owassippi! Details and sign-up available at the Scout dinner! More information to follow.

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REMEMBER, SELL THOSE RAFFLE TICKETS

If you need more raffle tickets or to turn in what you have sold, contact the Scoutmaster.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY (CSO): POPCORN @ THE POINT – ALL SUMMER LONG

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.

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CSO: ELKS’ VETERANS DINNER - SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH

On Saturday, June 12th, the Elks’ Lodge is sponsoring a dinner for veterans. They need scouts to assist with serving and clean-up from 12 noon - 4 p.m.

Please contact the Scoutmaster if your scout is available.

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CSO: INSTALL FLAG POLE AND LANDSCAPING @ SPRING LAKE SOCCER FIELD, JUNE 26TH

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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CSO: COAST GUARD FESTIVAL HOT DOG STAND AT GRAND HAVEN ELKS, AUGUST 7TH

On August 7th, scouts are asked to volunteer their time running the hot dog stand at the Grand Haven Elks during the Coast Guard Festival.

Please contact the Scoutmaster if your scout is available.

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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.

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NEW PICTURES ON THE WEBSITE

We have added a lot of new pictures. These are available from the "Pictures" menu link on the website.

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