Monday, June 13, 2011

Troop 14 Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 13th

RC EVENT AT HOUSE OF HOBBIES

House of Hobbies was rescheduled. Stay tuned…

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WINDSOR MCCAY DAY – THIS TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH

When: June 14th from 9:45am-12:00pm

Where: Spring Lake District Library

See the emailed newsletter if you still want to sign up.

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FLAG DAY - TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH

Scouts are invited to celebrate Flag Day by participating in a Flag Day ceremony at the Waterfront Grandstands in Grand Haven at 6pm. The ceremony will last approximately one hour and scouts are requested to be in uniform.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (EAGLE PROJECT)

Help is needed for June 14th and 15th from 5:30 - 8:00pm at 15080 Hickory Street, Spring Lake (between 148th and Fruitport Rd).

We will be cutting and pre-assembling shelving units for the Theatre Department. We need 4-6 scouts per night.

Please bring gloves and safety glasses, but we will have some there if you don't have any available.

Help is also needed on June 27th at the Spring Lake High School stage from 5:30 - 8:30pm.

We will be moving the theatre dept. props, constructing shelving units, painting, and putting back the props on the new shelves. We plan to work three nights on this project and could use 8-12 people per night. Wear old clothes, work gloves, and safety glasses.

For more information,
see the emailed newsletter.

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SUMMER CAMP DEPARTURE

Please plan on meeting at Holmes Elementary on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19th at 12:30 pm for check-in.
  • Scouts MUST be in FULL-CLASS A uniform! We will NOT leave until EVERYONE is checked in - AND in uniform. (Suggestion: bring hanger for shirt)
  • Medications: MUST be in original container.
  • Group picture: $10 (if desired)
  • Merit Badge Fees: Some merit badges, such as rifle or basketry, has an extra charge for materials. See guidebook link below. (NOTE: This DOES NOT apply to first year Scouts!)
If you need information on what to pack or if a planned merit badge has extra charges, visit: http://www.bsagrfc.org/documents/cmpguidebook.pdf

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CAMP GERBER DINNER - Meal Catered via Chef in a Box

Reservations closed.
Walk-ins will be charged $8 per person.

Attendees are asked to bring a dessert to pass. (The boys LOVE this!!)

NOTE: Arrive around 5:30, checking in at the camp office. Dinner will be served at 6pm, with Scouts leaving for evening scout festivities at 7pm (NOTE: Parents are welcome to attend the festivities, but they will NOT be able to have contact with scouts after they depart for the festivities. While there are a few picnic tables available, we ask people to bring a camp chair if available.

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VENTURING OUTING

Venture Crew 9014 invites ALL youth ages 14 -21 (or those who have completed the 8th grade) to join us at  the HiRopes and Zipline Course at Camp Gerber on Saturday, June 26th, 10:30-3pm (This is immediately following the Troop’s camp). Cost will be $10 which includes the course fees and lunch. Invite your friends! This event is open to registered Venturers as well as guests (who have not previously attended an outing).

Scouts attending camp will go directly to the Course. Non-campers will meet at 9:45 behind Dicks Sporting Goods. For more information, see the emailed newsletter.

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MANDATORY HIGH ADVENTURE MEETING

Everyone going on High adventure please meet at Central Park in one of the pavilions June 28th at 7pm. Information will be provided on what to pack and trip itinerary. Participants are REQUIRED to attend, or send a representative (Just remember second hand information is never the same!!). This will be a great High Adventure.

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SUMMER COMMUNITY SERVICE - POPS AT THE POINT

During the summer, Troop 14 distributes popcorn every Thursday night at Mill Point Park during the Pops at the Point Music Nights. This requires 2-3 adults and 2-3 youth each week (2 families). This is a relaxing evening, and a great way to spend time with another troop family. These nights fill up early! Please bring your calendar to Gerber Family night to schedule an evening.
For more information, see the emailed newsletter.

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KAYAK RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

The Kayak Raffle Fundraiser will be in full swing in the next couple of weeks. Tickets will be $5 each with a chance to win a pair of kayak and paddles! This fundraiser usually nets about $2.50 per ticket sold for your scout’s account. The more sold, the higher the proceeds! Watch the newsletter for ticket availability. We hope to have them at Gerber Camp.

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FUNDRAISER MUSIC NIGHTS

Bring your calendars to the Gerber Family Night Dinner to sign up to sell tickets at one of the Tri-Cities area Music events on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during the summer. BONUS: We have the music schedule, so you can choose the night that fits your taste!

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Need to Add an Item to the Newsletter?

The newsletter will only do weekly updates (and bi-weekly after July 17th). If you have an item to add, email it to the Communications Chair before 6pm on Sunday.
For more information, see the emailed newsletter.

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