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