Monday, November 26, 2012

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.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Troop 14 Newsletter for Tuesday, November 20th



POPCORN REMAINING

We still have popcorn left over. Please help sell the remaining so that our Scouts can receive the highest commission possible. Here is what we have available
QTY 2 - Kettle Corn Microwave - $25.00 each
QTY 2 - Butter Microwave Popcorn - $20.00 each
QTY 5 - Popping Corn - $10.00 each

See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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NEXT TROOP MEETING

Tuesday, November 27th at 7pm (Not the 20th as reported in the last newsletter - Happy Thanksgiving)
SL Middle School Gymnasium.
 
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IS YOUR SCOUT AT LIFE RANK?

If your Scout is working toward Eagle, it is important that you attend this upcoming parent meeting.
 
If your scout is at Life Rank, the President Ford Council has adopted a new Eagle Scout Rank processing procedure.
 
See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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WINTER COURT OF HONOR

WHEN: December 11, 2012 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: SL Middle School Gym

See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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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
 
See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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PICTURES
 
If you have pictures from any event, please forward them so that we can get them up on the website. See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - EARN YOUR GEOLOGY MERIT BADGE
 
Scouts who have finished 8th grade should have their Geology Merit Badge! The only requirement left is number 4. 

See the emailed newsletter for more information.
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CABERFAE SKI TRIP – JANUARY 18, 2013
 
Drop off: Friday, January 18th
   Meet at Orchard Market in Spring Lake at 5:30pm
Pick up: Sunday, January 20th
  Meet at Orchard Market at 12:00pm
You need to sign up on Troopmaster Web. If you need help, contact

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 emailed 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. Very useful tool ! If you have any questions or problems please see the emailed newsletter for more information.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Troop 14 Monday Newsletter for November 12th

NEXT TROOP MEETING

Tuesday, November 13th at 7pm

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PARENT MEETING

We will discuss changes to Scout ranking system. If your son is at Life Rank, this will affect him.

Tuesday, November 13th at 7pm

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IS YOUR SCOUT AT LIFE RANK?

If your Scout is working toward Eagle, it is important that you attend this upcoming parent meeting.

If your scout is at Life Rank, the President Ford Council has adopted a new Eagle Scout Rank processing procedure. An email was sent to kids who are currently at Life Rank, but a  Parents' Meeting will be held on Tuesday November 13th to discuss how this impacts your Scout.

There are also some other changes that the BSA will incorporate starting the first of the year 2014. Mr Warner will discuss these at the Parents' Meeting.

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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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PICTURES

If you have pictures from any event, see the emailed newsletter so that we can get them up on the website.

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POPCORN PICK UP

Pick up: Saturday November 17th, 2012
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Furtaw's house at 17759 Northshore Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
(The Furtaws are located just under 1/2 mile from Old Grand Haven Road on the northside of the road. Split rail fence. House is tan with red shutters and red garage door)

If you are unable to make it that day, please let Mr. Furtaw know ahead of time. He will schedule a time to meet (but not deliver).

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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, they need to contact Mrs. Molyneux to finish it. The only requirement left is number 4.

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PAPER TRUCK IS HERE! BE GREEN AND HELP THE TROOP!

Please, continue to save your papers and bring them to the paper truck at Orchard Market!

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CABERFAE SKI TRIP – JANUARY 18, 2013

Dates and times in the emailed newsletter.

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.

Please print permission slip located on registration page and turn it into Mr Hoffman or Mr. Furtaw.

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FYI: UPCOMING VENTURING CREW CALENDAR

November 18th: Meeting - Award Progress - 1pm at McDonalds on Sternbe

Monday, November 5, 2012

Troop 14 Newsletter for November 5th, 2012

NEXT TROOP MEETING

Flag Retirement Ceremony


PARENTS - Please stick around for this ceremony. We will only have a few flags to burn, so it's certain to be a short ceremony.

Tuesday, November 6th at 7pm

See the email newsletter for location.  

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IRON CHEF THANK YOU

Thanks to all the parents who helped make this year’s Iron Chef a success. Pictures and video of the event have been posted to the Troop 14 Facebook page. Check them out.

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LOST – BLACK IPHONE

This was lost during the campout. If your son accidentally picked it up, see the email newsletter for more information.

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HOW IS YOUR SON DOING IN SCOUTS?

We've now rolled out Troopmaster Web. With this, you can:

  •     View and or print reports on your son’s advancement progress.
  •     Register for upcoming events. This will be the only method of signing up for events.
  •     Look up all Active Merit Badge Counselors.
  •     Look up upcoming events on the calendar.
See the email newsletter for more information.
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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, they need to contact Mrs. Molyneux to finish it. The only requirement left is number 4.

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FYI: UPCOMING VENTURING CREW CALENDAR

November 9-11:  Campout
November 18th: Meeting - Award Progress

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UPCOMING EVENT: SKI TRIP

More details to come.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Troop 14 End-of-the-Week Update

NEXT TROOP MEETING

Tuesday, November 6th at 7pm

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IRON CHEF CAMPOUT

NEW THIS YEAR: The cooking competition will be done in the fashion of “Chopped,” the Food Network hit series hosted by Ted Allen. Each team will be given a box of mystery ingredients and challenged to create three dishes - being sure to have no left-over ingredients when they are done!
For more information on “Chopped,” visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopped_(TV_series).

See the email newsletter for time and place. 


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HOW IS YOUR SON DOING IN SCOUTS?

We've now rolled out Troopmaster Web. With this, you can:

  •     View and or print reports on your sons advancement progress.
  •     Register for upcoming events. This will be the only method of signing up for events.
  •     Look up all Active Merit Badge Counselors.
  •     Look up upcoming events on the calendar.
If you missed the meeting, you can download instructions on how to set up your account and how to use Troopmaster.

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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, they need to contact Mrs. Molyneux to finish it. The only requirement left is number 4.

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PAPER TRUCK IS HERE! BE GREEN AND HELP THE TROOP!

Please, continue to save your papers and bring them to the paper truck at Orchard Market!
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FYI: UPCOMING VENTURING CREW CALENDAR

November 4th: Meeting - Event Planning
November 9-11: Braak Campout
November 18th: Meeting - Award Progress

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UPCOMING EVENT: SKI TRIP

More details to come.