Monday, November 28, 2011

Troop 14 Weekly Update for Monday, November 28th

TROOP 14's LATEST EAGLE

Troop 14 has a new eagle! See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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THIS WEEK'S MEETING

Where: SLMS
When: 7PM

Note: Notes from last week's Parent Meeting will be available after 8PM tomorrow (Monday). Please reply to this email for a copy.

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DECEMBER ADVANCEMENT DEADLINE SOON!

Merit badge deadline: Sunday, December 4th

The most recent Merit Badge Counselor's list is available. If you cannot access this link, please reply to this email.

SCOUTS MUST get info in after having met with the merit badge counselor!

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NEXT SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH.

Board of Review: Tuesday, December 6th.

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CANDLE ORDERS

For those interested, by popular demand, a second candle sale is being held. Orders and money are due November 29 at the Troop Meeting. Orders will be available for pickup Monday, December 19th at Pack 3054’s meeting at the Spring Lake Baptist Church between 6:00-8:30pm.

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SALESMANSHIP MERIT BADGE

23 scouts have a partial on this one! See the emailed newsletter about how to finish it up with the current candle sale!

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WINTER COURT OF HONOR

When: Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm
Where: SLMS

Families are invited to help recognize the achievements of our scouts. Please bring a dessert to pass for the reception immediately following the ceremony.

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HAUNTED HALL BOWLING CELEBRATION

When: December 18th at 2pm
Where: Sherman Bowling Lanes in Muskegon

Anyone who volunteered at the Haunted Hall is invited to go. See the emailed newsletter for information on how to RSVP.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Troop 14 Weekly Update for Monday, November 21st

TROOP 14'S HAS A NEW EAGLE

See the newsletter for more information.

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THIS WEEK'S MEETING: BOARD OF REVIEW AND PARENT MEETING

Where: Haunted Hall (at first), then SLMS
When: 7PM

First, we'll get a picture of the Scouts with the 4,500 pounds of food that they raised. Then, we'll go back to SLMS for

Troop meeting
Board of reviews
Parent meeting

Note: Merit Badges needed for rank advancement may not be completed the same night as the Board of Review.
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PATROL LEADER CONFERENCE

The PLC meeting will be at 6:30 at Haunted Hall.

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DECEMBER ADVANCEMENT DEADLINE SOON!

Merit badge deadline: Sunday, December 4th

SCOUT MUST get info to the scoutmaster or merit badge counselor after having met with them!

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NEXT SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH.

Board of Review: Tuesday, December 6th.

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CANDLE ORDERS ARE IN!

PLEASE PLAN ON PICKING THEM UP AT TUESDAY’S MEETING!

For those interested, by popular demand, a second candle sale is being held. Orders and money are due November 29 at the Troop Meeting. Orders will be available for pickup Monday, December 19th at Pack 3054’s meeting at the Spring Lake Baptist Church between 6:00-8:30pm.

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SALESMANSHIP MERIT BADGE

23 scouts have a partial on this one! See the email newsletter to finish it up with the current candle sale!

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WINTER COURT OF HONOR

When: Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm
Where: SLMS

Families are invited to help recognize the achievements of our scouts. Please bring a dessert to pass for the reception immediately following the ceremony.

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HAUNTED HALL BOWLING CELEBRATION

When: December 18th at 2pm
Where: Sherman Bowling Lanes in Muskegon

Anyone who volunteered at the Haunted Hall is invited to go. See the email newsletter to RSVP.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Troop 14 Weekly Newsletter for November 14th

NEXT MEETING: FLAG REMOVAL CEREMONY

Troop 14 will be removing veterans' flags from the graves at the Spring Lake Cemetary for the winter on November 15th at 6pm.

Depending on participation, this will take 20-40 minutes. Immediately following, hotdogs and hot chocolate will be provided at Spring Lake's Central Park.

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ALSO ON TUESDAY... GRAND RIVER GREENWAY OPENING CELEBRATION

Thank you Troop 14 for contributing! Please join in the opening ceremonies at Mill Point Park:
Guided Wetland Tours: 4:45 pm
Opening Cermeony: 5:15 pm

More information is available here:
http://www.mlive.com/grand-haven/index.ssf/2011/11/grand_river_greenway_dedicatio.html

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HAUNTED HALL TEAR DOWN

Yes, we are stll at it! With enough help, perhaps it will be done with two more days! We can use help on Wednesday, November 16 from 6-8:30 and Saturday, November 19th from 10-4.

Note: Youth 13 and under need to be accompanied by a parent.

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DECEMBER ADVANCEMENT

Merit Badge Deadline to be considered for Advancement: Sunday, December 4 (SCOUT MUST get info to Mr. Warner or Mr. Brower after having met with merit badge counselor!)

Scoutmaster Conferences: Tuesday, December 6th.

Board of Review: Tuesday, December 6th.

COURT OF HONOR: Tuesday, December 13, Dessert Buffet at SLMS Gym. Bring a Dessert to pass!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

TROOP 14 MIDWEEK UPDATE for November 9th, 2011

TROOP 14 FLAG RETIRING CEREMONY - RESCHEDULED

The flag retirement ceremony has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 12th at 7 PM. We will be retiring flags at Camp Braak.

PLEASE BRING YOUR SCOUT SHIRTS
If you are attending the ceremony and the Iron Chef, please wear/bring your scout shirt!!

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HAUNTED HALL TEAR-DOWN

We have got most of it tore down but we are still in need of help Sunday 11/13 1pm-4pm

Youth under 13 and under must work with a parent!

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IRON CHEF CAMPOUT

When: Friday through Sunday, November 11th through 13th
Meet at Camp Braak at 6pm.
You should have eaten before you come out to the camp.

Camp Braak is a troop campground, located between Coast Guard Park and North Beach (North Shore) Park. If you go by it by day, it looks like a metal fence. You won’t be able to see it until the night of the ceremony when we will have a bonfire going.

Bring your thinking caps for the meals on Sat. night and the Secret Ingredient...
Make sure you check the cold weather camping on what to bring to be prepared.

WE ARE SHORT ON TENTS!! If you have one, please bring it.

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FLAG REMOVAL CEREMONY

Troop 14 will be removing veterans' flags from the graves for the winter on November 15th at 6pm.

Hot dog cookout will be served in Central Park afterwards.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Additional reminders to the Troop 14 Weekend Newsletter

HAUNTED HALL TEAR-DOWN
We have got most of it tore down but we are still in need of help
Weds.11/7,11/9 6pm-8:30, Sunday 11/13 1pm-4pm

Youth under 13 and under must work with a parent!

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TUESDAY: TROOP 14 FLAG RETIRING CEREMONY

REMINDER We will be retiring flags in an outdoor ceremony at Camp Braak at 7pm.

Camp Braak is a troop campground, located between Coast Guard Park and North Beach (North Shore) Park. If you go by it by day, it looks like a metal fence. You won?t be able to see it until the night of the ceremony when we will have a bonfire going.

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IRON CHEF CAMPOUT

When: Friday through Sunday, November 11th through 13th Meet at Camp Braak at 6pm.
You should have eaten before you come out to the camp.
Cost is $20
Bring your thinking caps for the meals on Sat. night and the Secret Ingredient...
Make sure you check the cold weather camping on what to bring to be prepared.

WE ARE SHORT ON TENTS!! If you have one, please bring it.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Troop 14 Weekend Newsletter

ALERT

One of the leaders in our troop had their email compromised. You would have received a very believable sounding message about an emergency and a request for money. If you received this, please don't respond in any way.

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HAUNTED HALL TEAR-DOWN
Saturday (today), 11/5: Until-5pm; Sunday, 11/6: 1pm-4pm.

Youth under 13 and under must work with a parent!

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2012 HAUNTED HALL MEETING

We are looking for an art director for next year. Please attend a meeting at 6pm.

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VENTURING CREW 9014 MEETING

Meeting on Sunday, 4pm at Haunted Hall

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TROOP 14 FLAG RETIRING CEREMONY

We will be retiring flags in an outdoor ceremony at Camp Braak on November 8th at 7pm.

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IRON CHEF CAMPOUT

When: Friday through Sunday, November 11th through 13th

Get ready for this year's Iron Chef.

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FLAG REMOVAL CEREMONY

Troop 14 will be removing veterans' flags from the graves for the winter on November 15th at 6pm.

Hot dog cookout will be served in Central Park afterwards.