Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Troop 14 Midweek Update

SPRING HIKE SIGNUPS

Spring Hikers! We need to know what size wicking shirt you want.

Let us know by THURSDAY.

Wicking Shirt
SM-XL = $14.31
XXL $18.78

Cotton Shirt
SM-XL = $10.62
XXXL = $13.45

Signed up scouts should have received an email.

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LAST-MINUTE NOTICE: SCOUT SHOP SALE

The Council Scout Shop in Grand Rapids is having a sale (25% off uniform and clothing accessories) in their store. Sale ends THURSDAY!!

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SCOUTS NEEDED: EARTH DAY

The Lakeshore Earth Day Committee needs a few good Scouts on Saturday, April 21st.

11am to 2pm - Four scouts needed for set up and other tasks.
2pm to 4:30pm - Four scouts needed for tear down, moving rain barrels workshops, and other tasks.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

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

All Scouts should plan on being there at 1:30pm. Please wear your Class A uniform.

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IMPORTANT MEETING FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS - APRIL 24th

Flower orders due with money! Parents - Please plan on hanging out while money is counted. (see below for forms).

Shakedown for Spring Hikers (see below)! Anyone going on the April 27th hike must have anything they will be bringing at this meeting. Packs will be checked and placed in the troop trailer (those renting packs will be given a trash bag for contents until backpack is available). Packing list is listed here.

Crossovers Scouts will be putting together Personal First Aid Kits and Wilderness Survival kits.

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FLOWER SALES

10" baskets are $12.50 each. Orders are due, with money, at the Troop meeting on Tues. April 24. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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SPRING HIKE - APRIL 27TH-29TH

Scouts can sign up at the meeting.

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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. See the emailed newsletter for more 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 more information.

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SCOUTS NEEDED FOR ROUNDUP

Pack 3014 is requesting help at their roundup.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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Fishing Merit Badge will also be underway soon!

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INDY 500

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

More details to follow.

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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 follow.

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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
The Venturing Crew will have their backpacking weekend on June 8-10.
Summer Camp - June 17th-23rd

Monday, April 9, 2012

Troop 14 Weekly Update for April 9th, 2012

TONIGHT: SWIMMING MERIT BADGE

REMEMBER to bring swimsuit, long sleeve shirt and pants that can get wet! No charge for scouts!

WHEN: Tonight at 6pm
WHERE: Spring Lake Fitness and Aquatic Center

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NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY AT GO GEAR!

Next troop meeting will be April 10th at GO GEAR! on Harvey Street in Muskegon.

For that meeting, the troop will be having a backpacking/camping equipment talk.

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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)

All Scouting Parents are welcome!

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos. See the email newsletter for more information.

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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

Parent drivers are needed. Scouts can sign up at the meeting. See the email newsletter for more information.

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SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE SPRING COURT OF HONOR

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

RSVP: Wednesday, April 11th. See the email newsletter for more information.

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PICTURES NEEDED!

Pictures needed! of Klondike, Ski Trip, Euchre Tournament for the Court of Honor slideshow presentation. See the email newsletter for more information.

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ANNUAL LASER TAG GET-TOGETHER

WHEN: Tuesday, April 17th from 6:30 to 9:30pm
WHERE: Lost City in Holland
COST: $11.00 has to be paid when they get to Holland

Note: Money for laser tag cannot be taken out of the Scout accounts as this is not an official meeting.

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

Morgan Boon's Eagle Ceremony will be April 22nd at 2pm at First Baptist Church.

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IMPORTANT MEETING FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS - APRIL 24th

Flower orders due with money! Parents - Please plan on hanging out while money is counted. (see below for forms).

Shakedown for Spring Hikers (see below)! Anyone going on the April 27th hike must have anything they will be bringing at this meeting. Packs will be checked and placed in the troop trailer (those renting packs will be given a trash bag for contents until backpack is available). Packing list will be provided at GoGear Tuesday and be included in the Thursday newsletter.

Crossovers Scouts will be putting together Personal First Aid Kits and Wilderness Survival kits.

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FLOWER SALES

For flowers, remember to download the following forms to email or print.

Basket Information
Sale Pictures
Flower Order Form

10" baskets are $12.50 each. 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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SPRING HIKE - APRIL 27TH-29TH

Scouts can sign up at the meeting.

More information to follow.

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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 email newsletter for more 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 email newsletter for more information.

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Fishing Merit Badge will also be underway soon!

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INDY 500

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

More details to follow.

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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

Monday, April 2, 2012

Troop 14 Weekly Update for April 2nd, 2012

NEXT MEETING

Reminder: No meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd. Enjoy your Spring Break.

Next troop meeting will be April 10th at 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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FLOWER SALES

Remember to download the following forms to email or print.

See the emailed newsletter for forms.

10" baskets are $12.50 each. 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.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: REQUEST FOR HELP

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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SWIMMING MERIT BADGE

WHEN: Monday, April 9th at 6pm

WHERE: Spring Lake Fitness and Aquatic Center

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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.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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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)

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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BROWER ANNUAL LASER TAG GET-TOGETHER

WHEN: Tuesday, April 17th from 6:30 to 9:30pm

WHERE: Lost City in Holland

COST: $11.00 has to be paid when they get to Holland

Note: Money for laser tag cannot be taken out of the scout accounts as this is not an official meeting.

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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!

See the emailed newsletter for more 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. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

These must be completed by May 1st, 2012.

------------------------------------------

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 information.

------------------------------------------

INDY 500

The INDY 500 trip is on!

WHEN: May 26th - 27th.

COST: $80.00

More details to come.

------------------------------------------

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.