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.

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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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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.