Troop 14 Midweek Update

Reminder: No meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd. Enjoy your Spring Break.
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FLOWER SALES BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH

Download the following forms to email or print.

Basket Information
Sale Pictures
Flower Order Form

A few forms will be available at the meeting if you cannot print your own.

10" baskets are $12.50 each. Same price as last year.

Orders are due, with money, at the Troop meeting on Tues. April 24. Flower pick-up night is Thursday May 10th at the Lakeshore Electric Building at 5200 Short St., (off Airline Rd.).

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TRAVEL SHIRTS ARE IN

Scouts going on the Indy 500 trip and High Adventure will need a travel shirt. Because the shirts all look the same and are unique, it makes it easier when counting heads during a trip.

See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: REQUEST FOR HELP

A few good scouts are neede to help on an upcoming Eagle Project. See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos.

We are looking for someone who does automotive finishing that would be willing to donate their time to help us restore the color.

See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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SWIMMING MERIT BADGE

WHEN: Monday, April 9th at 6pm
WHERE: Spring Lake Fitness and Aquatic Center

Sign-ups at troop meeting.

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APRIL 10TH - TROOP MEETING AT GO GEAR!

WHEN: Tuesday, April 10th at 6:30pm
WHERE: Go Gear on Harvey Street in Muskegon

For that meeting, the troop will be having a backpacking/camping equipment talk. Join us to gather information on the best methods and gear as well as to garnish great discounts that night!

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WYLD WELCOME PARENTS MEETING - OPEN TO ALL SCOUTING PARENTS

WHEN: Wed. April 11, 2012, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
WHERE: SL District Library - History Room (next to Reference Desk)

Primary discussion topics: All Fundraisers, Haunted Hall 2012 updates

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AIRZOO TRIP FOR AVIATION MERIT BADGE

Troop 14 is planning on visiting the Kalamazoo Airzoo.

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th, 9am to 3pm

See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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SAVE THE DATE: SPRING COURT OF HONOR

WHEN: Sunday, April 15th, 3pm.
WHERE: St. Mary's Church
COST: $5 (which includes dinner)

RSVP: See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

An Eagle Ceremony will be April 22nd at 2pm at First Baptist Church.

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PICTURES NEEDED!

Pictures needed of Klondike, Ski Trip, Euchre Tournament for the Court of Honor slideshow presentation. See the emailed newsletter for more info.


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SUMMER CAMP: UPDATES AND REMINDERS

Any Scouts attending summer camp need to have a new completed health form that Part C has been completed by a physician. These must be done by May 1st, 2012.

If you are an adult and plan on attending Summer Camp, you must have a clearance through the State of Michigan. This form is the DHS form. These can be accessed through the GRFC website.

These must be completed by May 1st, 2012.

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GEOCACHING MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITY

Interested in the Geocaching Merit Badge? Complete requirement #9 by completing a Geohunt for Pack 3054's Spring Hike in May! See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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INDY 500

The INDY 500 trip is on!
WHEN: May 26th - 27th.
COST: $80.00

More details to come.

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MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Every year, Troop 14 marches in the Spring Lake Memorial Day Parade on the Monday of Memorial Day.

More details to come.
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UPCOMING EVENT SIGN UPS

At our troop meeting, Scouts can sign up for:

Spring Hike - April 27th-29th
Indy 500 May 26th-27th
Summer Camp - June 17th-23rd