Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Troop 14 Midweek Update

Reminder: No meeting on Tuesday, April 3rd. Enjoy your Spring Break.
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FLOWER SALES BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH

Download the following forms to email or print.

Basket Information
Sale Pictures
Flower Order Form

A few forms will be available at the meeting if you cannot print your own.

10" baskets are $12.50 each. Same price as last year.

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. Because the shirts all look the same and are unique, it makes it easier when counting heads during a trip.

See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: REQUEST FOR HELP

A few good scouts are neede to help on an upcoming Eagle Project. See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos.

We are looking for someone who does automotive finishing that would be willing to donate their time to help us restore the color.

See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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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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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.

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th, 9am to 3pm

See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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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)

RSVP: See the emailed newsletter for more info.

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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!

Pictures needed of Klondike, Ski Trip, Euchre Tournament for the Court of Honor slideshow presentation. See the emailed newsletter for more info.


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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.

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 info.

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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.
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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

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Troop 14 Weekly Update for March 26th, 2012

PACK 3054 CROSSOVER

When: Monday, March 26th from 6:15pm
Where: Spring Lake Baptist Church, corner of Exchange and Meridian

Please plan on attending to welcome our newest crossover Scouts!

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REMINDER - CLASS A UNIFORMS

All new and recently crossed-over first year Scouts must be in full Class A uniform for Board of Reviews.

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NEXT TROOP MEETING - Tuesday, March 27th

ALL PARENT MEETING at 7:45pm

Parent Meeting for all 2012 Crossover Parents at 7pm in the Spring Lake Middle School Auditorium.

Flower Sale begins (see below).

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

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FLOWER SALES BEGINS TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH

10" baskets are $12.50 each. Same price as last year.

Orders are due, with money, at the Troop meeting on Tues. April 24. Flower pick-up night is Thursday May 10 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. Because the shirts all look the same and are unique, it makes it easier when counting heads during a trip.

Older style shirts with checkerboard collar are $18.00 and these sizes are left:
3 small
1 medium
1 extra-large
2 XXL

New shirts with plain red collars are $25.00 and these sizes are left:
4 small
4 medium
4 large
2 extra-large

See the newsletter for more information.
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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: REQUEST FOR HELP

One of our Scouts is looking for a few good scouts to help him with his upcoming Eagle Project. The project will probably happen in April after Spring Break.

See the newsletter for more information.

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos.

We are looking for someone who does automotive finishing that would be willing to donate their time to help us restore the color.

See the newsletter for more information.

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

An Eagle Ceremony will be April 22 at 2pm at First Baptist Church.

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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

Parent drivers are needed. Scouts can sign up at the meeting. See the 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: TBD

More details to follow.

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PICTURES NEEDED!

Pictures needed! See the 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. See the 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 newsletter for more 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

Monday, March 19, 2012

Troop 14 Weekly Update for March 19th, 2012

NEED TO FINISH YOUR COMMUNICATIONS BADGE?

One of the requirements for this merit badge is to attend a government meeting and report on a difference of opinion that is expressed.

Tomorrow (Monday) would be a great opportunity to do this, as there will be a citizen speaking against the proposed Spring Lake Dog Park. The Parks and Rec board have suggested trying to get as many people in support of the proposed park to attend.

If your son would like to complete this requirement, or he (and your family) would like to show support for the proposed dog park, please attend the meeting at Barber School, 7pm, Monday. Scouts are asked to be in uniform.

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NEXT TROOP MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 20TH

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TRAVEL SHIRTS ARE IN

Scouts going on the Indy 500 trip and High Adventure will need a travel shirt. Because the shirts all look the same and are unique, it makes it easier when counting heads during a trip.

Older style shirts with checkerboard collar are $18.00 and these sizes are left:
3 small
1 medium
1 extra-large
2 XXL

New shirts with plain red collars are $25.00 and these sizes are left:
4 small
4 medium
4 large
2 extra-large

Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.

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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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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos.

We are looking for someone who does automotive finishing that would be willing to donate their time to help us restore the color.

Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.

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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

Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.


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CAMPOUT AT GERBER

Sign up for Gerber Camp out is 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.

Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.

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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

Parent drivers are needed. Scouts can sign up at the meeting. Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.

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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. Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.



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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.

Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.

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! Ask at this week's meeting or see the email newsletter for more details.

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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, 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

Monday, March 5, 2012

Troop 14 Weekly Update for March 5th, 2012

NEXT TROOP MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH

Because there's no school on March 6th, there will be no meeting.

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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. The librarian needs to label Troop books and insert a checkout pocket in each booklet.

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Spring Court of Honor

WHEN: April 15th, 3pm.

Save the Date! Details to follow.

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MERIT BADGE-O-PALOOZA

What is it: A day where Scouts can knock out multiple badges in one day.

WHEN: Saturday, March 10th, 2012
WHERE: First Reformed Church of Holland, 620 State Street, Holland, MI 49423

As an update to the flyer for the Merit Badge-O-Palooza, there are 2 additional Merit Badges available:
First Aid Merit Badge will be an all day course with the pre requisite of requirement 2d
Scouting Heritage Merit Badge will be an afternoon session with the prerequisite of contacting the counselor, Harrison Bodrie at 616-502-7134 a week or more in advance (he will go over what the boys need to do and bring).

See the email newsletter for more details.

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HELP NEEDED: LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST

The Lions Club will be having a breakfast on March 10th from 7:30am until 11:30am.

We are still in need of Scouts to help out this Saturday March 10th at the Lions Pancake Breakfast. There are 2 shifts and in need to fill 4 more spots in each shift.
7:30am-9:30am
9:30am-11:30am

See the email newsletter for more details.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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

See the email newsletter for more details.

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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 23-25. If you cannot attend you will have to attend the council youth orientation on March 17th.

See the email newsletter for more details.

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AIRZOO TRIP FOR AVIATION MERIT BADGE

Troop 14 is planning on visiting the Kalamazoo Airzoo

WHEN: Saturday, April 14th
WHERE: 9am to 3pm

See the email newsletter for more details.

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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 details.

These must be completed by May 1st, 2012.

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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

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Troop 14 Midweek Update

WELCOME TO OUR LATEST CROSSOVERS

Parents should have received an email from the Committee Chair.

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UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES: THIS WEEKEND!

Scouts and their families are cordially invited to attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for two of our scouts on Sunday, March 4 at First Presbyterian Church in Grand Haven.

The ceremony will start at 3:00 PM. Scouts are asked to arrive by 2:30 PM in full class A uniform.

There will be a reception immediately following in the church lounge.

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UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES: SAVE THE DATE

Another Eagle Ceremony will be March 25th at 3:00 PM.

Location is at the Spring Lake High School auditorium.

Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
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NEXT TROOP MEETING - TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH

Because there's no school on March 6th, there will be no meeting.

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UPDATE: MERIT BADGE-O-PALOOZA

What is it: A day where Scouts can knock out multiple badges in one day.

WHEN: Saturday, March 10th, 2012
WHERE: First Reformed Church of Holland, 620 State Street, Holland, MI 49423

See the email newsletter for more information.

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HELP NEEDED - LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST

The Lions Club will be having a breakfast on March 10th from 7:30am until 11:30am. Sign-ups are being taken for scouts to handle one two-hour shift (7:30am until 9:30 or 9:30 to 11:30).

See the email newsletter for more information.

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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

See the email newsletter for more information.

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CAMPOUT AT GERBER

When: Friday, March 23rd through Sunday, March 25th

See the email newsletter for more information.

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AIRZOO TRIP

The scouts are planning on visiting the Kalamazoo Airzoo on April 14th. Scouts can sign up at the meeting. See the email newsletter for more information.

Parent drivers are needed.

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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