Monday, March 12, 2012

Troop 14 Weekly Update for March 11th, 2012

MERIT BADGE BOOK COLLECTION

Anyone who has a merit badge booklet from the Troop's collection is asked to bring it to next week's meeting. The borrower can take the book back home after the meeting.

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NEXT TROOP MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH

This Tuesday, the Scouts will be signing up for summer camp merit badges and get a list of pre-requisites needed. This should enable them to complete the prerequisites before camp, so the badge can be finished at camp.

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GET READY FOR FLOWER SALES

Just in time for Mothers' Day. More information about this year's sale will be coming soon.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

When: Saturday, March 17th from 9am to 5pm
Where: Gerald Ford Council Building

See the emailed newsletter for further information.

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PACK 3054 CROSSOVER

When: Monday, March 26th from 6:30 pm
Where: Spring Lake Baptist Church, corner of Exchange and Meridian

Please plan on attending to welcome our newest crossover Scouts!

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

Congratulations to both young men. Scouts are expected to wear their Class A uniforms on this day.

See the emailed newsletter for further information.

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CAMPOUT AT GERBER

Sign up for Gerber Camp out still open.

Any Scout holding a youth leadership position must attend this camp out on March 23rd-25th. If you cannot attend, you will have to attend the council youth orientation on March 17th.

See the emailed newsletter for further information.

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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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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 further information.

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SAVE THE DATE: SPRING COURT OF HONOR

WHEN: Sunday, April 15th, 3pm.
WHERE: St. Mary's Church
COST: TBD

More details to follow.

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COMMUNICATIONS MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITY

Need to finish your Communication Merit Badge (the one that's required for attaining your Eagle rank)?

We're looking for a few good scouts to help plan the ceremony and complete requirement #8 - Plan a Court of Honor!

See the emailed newsletter for further information.

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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.

See the emailed newsletter for further information.

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 further information.

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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

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