NEXT TROOP MEETING
When: Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 7pm
Note: Patrol Leaders' Council is at 6:30pm that day. See below.
Scout O/A elections are being held next week.
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PARENTS' MEETING
When: Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 at 7pm
Where: SL Middle School Auditorium
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TROOPMASTER WEB TRAINING FOR SCOUTS
Upcoming training for Scouts on Troopmaster Web! The date is going to be the 19th of February so don't miss out!
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PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL
The Patrol Leaders' Council (PLC) holds meetings before every regularly
scheduled troop meeting at 6:30 in the SLMS gym. Certain leadership
roles require attendance or the scout WILL NOT receive credit for the
leadership position.
Please note: Troop 14 and the BSA turned down two scouts for Eagle Rank
in the last three years because the scout did not fulfill the duties of
the role. Plus, it is not unusual for a scout to have his advancement
delayed due to not fulfilling his leadership role. Leadership roles for
PLC attendance:
Senior Patrol Leader - 85% (when unable to attend, must advise Scoutmaster AND Assistant Senior Patrol Leader)
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader - 85% (when unable to attend, must advise Scoutmaster)
Patrol Leaders - 2/3 of meetings (When unable to attend, must advise Assistant Patrol Leader & ASPL)
Scribe: 85% of meetings (When Unable to attend, must advise Assistant Senior Patrol Leader)
Troop Guide & Troop Instructor: 2/3 of meetings
OA Representative: 2/3 of meetings
May attend, but not necessary: Assistant Patrol Leaders
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UPCOMING TROOP 14 FUNDRAISER
Western Youth Leadership Development (AKA WYLD) is planning a 5K Fun Run for
Saturday, May 18th.
Details can be found on the Facebook Page. Just search for WYLD Racers. Or see website at
http://wyldracers@wordpress.com
Scouts and Adults are able to help work different stations on race day to help earn money for their family accounts.
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SUMMER CAMP SIGN-UP
Register on Troopmaster Web
Wow - We are in for the BEST summer camp EVER! The BSA Michigan Council
has consolidated their BSA Boy Scout Camps to ONLY 3 CAMPS in order to
offer the BEST, OVER-THE-TOP EXPERIENCE for the boys!
Camp Gerber was chosen to be one of the BEST and that is where we are going!
Summer Camp is a great opportunity for your son to have a GREAT TIME and
EARN MERIT BADGES!!! Merit Badges offered will be announced in
February. Please note: Boys who are already Eagle often attend to earn
additional merit badges for Palm awards (or just because they are
interesting) or they might get trained in BSA Lifesaving - with an eye
toward a future job as an aquatics lifeguard.
Camp Dates: June 16th-22nd
Cost: Adults - $125, Youth - $275 (Note: this may be discounted)
Due Dates:
Money must be in by May 10th - or $50 late fee assessed
Health Forms A, B C (including physical) MUST be in BY MAY 10th - or $50 late fee assessed.
Health Forms - see Points of Contacts under Adult on Troopmaster Web for contact info.
Families: Please plan on joining us for dinner on Wednesday, June 19th at 5pm. Details to follow!
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HIGH ADVENTURE 2012: NORTH MANITOU ISLAND!
Cost: $175
Registration open on Troopmaster Web
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NEWSLETTER STATUS
The newsletter will temporarily go on weekly status, instead of bi-weekly. The next newsletter will be delivered Sunday evening.
Please have all messages, news, and updates to the Communication Chair by Sunday at 5pm.
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HAVE YOU SIGNED INTO TROOPMASTER WEB?
Troopmaster Web! Have you heard of it? You should have 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!