Troop 14 Newsletter for Monday, November 26th, 2012

POPCORN REMAINING

We still have popcorn left over. Please help sell the remaining so that our Scouts can receive the highest commission possible. To see what's left, see the email newsletter.

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NEXT TROOP MEETING

Tuesday, November 27th at 7pm
See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.

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WINTER COURT OF HONOR

WHEN: December 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM

We have divided up our roster by alphabet and are asking for the following items to be brought from each family for the Court of Honor:

Last Names:
A-G    Hors D' Oeuvres
H-M    Desserts
N-S    Fruit
T-Z    Veggies & dip, snack items

Punch and paper products are taken care of.

We appreciate our families helping out with the different items so that we have a good variety of food.

See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.

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CANDLE SALES FUNDRAISER

Candle sales forms were handed out at the last Parent Meeting on November 18th. 100% of the profits ($2.50/candle) will go to the seller!

All orders (and payment) are due December 4th.

Additional forms will be available at this week's meeting! See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.

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ENJOY THE CITY COUPON BOOKS - OUR LATEST FUNDRAISER

These coupon books are specifically tailored for the Lakeshore! Included are coupons for: Orchard Market, Arby's, Culver's, G & L in Grand Haven, Great Harvest Bread, Marco's, Old Boy's Brewhouse, Dick's, and 92 other businesses located on the lakeshore! Heck - there are $40 in Orchard Market coupons alone!

At a cost of only $20, these books are a steal - considering $8 per book goes into each scout's account (100% of the proceeds)! PLUS, every family that sells 4 books will receive a 5th one FREE! These are great Christmas gifts!

Books will be passed out at the 11/27 meeting. Book orders and undamaged books not sold will need to be returned by December 11th with payment. Additional books ordered will be available for pick-up on December 18th at the meeting. See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.

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NEWSPAPER RECYCLING TRUCK UPDATE

Unfortunately, we were unable to fill the truck in the Tri-Cities.

But, to get a better percentage payout (after initial expenses), we have moved the truck to Norton Shores at the corner of Norton and McCracken (the north parking lot of the old Mona Shores Administration Building). Hopefully, the larger demographic area will help. We are asking that Troop families bring their papers (and those of your family/friends/co-workers) to the Troop meetings where we will have a green tub at the gym door to collect them.

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SUMMER CAMP JOB OPPORTUNITY

Are you interested in working this summer in the great outdoors? Ever considered working at Camp Gerber? Fresh air, sunshine, a fun work environment, and a paycheck (for those who qualify) waiting for you at camp this summer. Michigan CrossRoads Summer Camps are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and hard-working persons interested in spending a summer working on camp staff. For more information, visit: www.michiganscouting.org/Camping/SummerCampEmployment

Applications may be found at:
http://www.michiganscouting.org/files/d/usr/37/MCC%20Summer%20Camp%20Staff%20Application_FormFill_E.pdf

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - EARN YOUR GEOLOGY MERIT BADGE

Scouts who have finished 8th grade should have their Geology Merit Badge! If your scout does not have this one, see the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.

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CABERFAE SKI TRIP – JANUARY 18, 2013

See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.

Bring sleeping bag, pillow, spending money, warm clothes, hat, gloves, coat, extra socks, swimming suit. Outdoor pool is open for swimming.

Don't forget you equipment (i.e. skis snowboard helmet). Helmets are required. If you don't have one, you will rent one $5.00.

Lessons available for $5.00 must know in advance.

If renting, you must have liability form filled out this form will be available under file - documents at home screen.

Renting Ski- Skier Type (I, II or III), shoe size, weight, height, age, and if helmet is needed (required)

Renting Snowboard - Foot Placement (L or R), shoe size, weight, height, and if helmet is needed (required)

Cost is $125 includes pass, rentals (if needed), food and gasoline cost.

Snowboard rentals are an extra $5.00. Cost does not include helmet rental or lessons.

You must be up to date on health forms parts A and B.

See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED INTO TROOPMASTER WEB?

Troopmaster Web! Have you heard of it ? You should of by now. If you have not logged in yet please get on there and see what great information you can see. Please encourage your Scout to get on and look at his progress. It's a very useful tool! See the Troop 14 email newsletter for more information.