Monday, December 27, 2010

TROOP 14 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER For MONDAY, DECEMBER 27TH

* NEXT TROOP MEETING: JANUARY 4TH
* LAST CHANCE: WINTER EUCHRE TOURNAMENT - THIS MONDAY
* 2011 HAUNTED HALL MEETING - THIS WEDNESDAY
* UPDATE ON HIGH ADVENTURE
* REMINDER: PATHFINDER BADGE - DEADLINE DECEMBER 28TH
* BORED WITH BREAK ALREADY? KEEP WORKING ON YOUR MERIT BADGES
* ORDER OF THE ARROW BANQUET
* BUDGETING FOR THE NEW YEAR? PAY FOR SUMMER SCOUT EVENTS NOW

PARENT COMMITTEE NOTES FROM 12-14 ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

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UPCOMING DATES

December
27th - Euchre Tournament
29th - Haunted Hall Meeting

2011 Calendar is included with the emailed newsletter.

Looking Ahead
* Order of the Arrow Banquet: January 15th
* Klondyke: Boy Scout Winter Skills Competition: Saturday, February 5th.
* Ski Trip: February 18-20th, Caberfae Peaks; cost estimated at $90/TBA

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NEXT TROOP MEETING: JANUARY 4TH

There will be no meeting on December 28th. Enjoy the end of the year break.

Note: By the first meeting in January, Scout accounts will be updated to include popcorn and Haunted Hall proceeds.

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LAST CHANCE: WINTER EUCHRE TOURNAMENT - THIS MONDAY

WHEN: Monday, December 27th 6pm- 9pm
WHERE: Barber School in Spring Lake.

This event is open to ALL who are interested in playing - either competitively, or just to learn!! We will have tables set up for those competing for the T14 Mega Traveling Trophy as well as tables for learners! Pop and snacks will be served during this event.

Last minute attendees are welcome; however, PLEASE contact the troop to let us know you are coming (See the emailed newsletter for more information.)! We want to have available tables, card decks, snacks, and pop for all!

Just FYI: This does count as a "scout activity" toward advancement.

Cost $5 to cover food. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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2011 HAUNTED HALL MEETING - THIS WEDNESDAY

All troop parents are invited to join us this Wednesday as we'll be discussing this past year's Haunted Hall and announcing next year's theme!

WHERE: Spring Lake Library, Historical Room (next to the reference desk)
WHEN: 6:30 PM, This Wednesday, December 29th

Please note that this is an adult-only meeting. Be ready to bring your ideas and share them with all.

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UPDATE ON HIGH ADVENTURE

Currently, we have four spots available for the High Adventure trip. For more information, see the emailed newsletter for more information.. Remember, you must have $100 in your scout account to sign up.

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REMINDER: PATHFINDER BADGE - DEADLINE DECEMBER 28TH

At the last meeting, many Scouts started the Pathfinder badge. The requirements for this badge are changing as of December 31st, 2010.

Scouts who still want this badge must print the sheet, complete the requirements and meet with the merit badge counselor. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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BORED WITH BREAK ALREADY? KEEP WORKING ON YOUR MERIT BADGES

Winter break is an excellent time to focus on a few badges. One badge we recommend is the Scholarship Merit Badge.

Scouts interested may download the worksheet at: http://www.usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Scholarship.pdf.

When requirements are complete, the scout may get together with the merit badge counselor for verification. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

For other badges, the MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS LIST can be found at
http://www.troop14sl.com/merit_badge_counselors.html.

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ORDER OF THE ARROW BANQUET

WHEN: January 15th
WHERE: TBA

OA members are invited to attend the OA Banquet. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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BUDGETING FOR THE NEW YEAR? PAY FOR SUMMER SCOUT EVENTS NOW

At the parents? meeting, the schedule of events for the upcoming year was discussed. One interesting point that was made is that everything that happens over the summer (Summer
Camp, High Adventure, etc.) needs to be paid for in May to reserve your space. One recommendation that was made was to start planning now and making estimated payments
to your Scout Account. If this is something that would interest you, see the emailed newsletter for more information.

See the Parent Committee notes for more information on events

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