WEEK IN REVIEW
* Court Of Honor Update -- Officially Moved To Wednesday, April 14th
* Newer Troop 14 Scouts Met on Monday to Work on Their Swimming Merit Badge
* Troop Meeting at Go Gear in Muskegon
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UPDATES AND REMINDERS
COURT OF HONOR UPDATE -- OFFICIALLY MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH
Due to a track team meet, Troop 14 is changing the Court of Honor ceremony from Tuesday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 14th.
Current Court of Honor information
Location: Grand Haven Elks Upstairs Ballroom. Located at the corner of Third/Franklin in Grand Haven.
Taco Bar Dinner from 6:15 PM to 6:50 PM
Ceremony on Wednesday, April 14th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Admission: $2 per person, Under 5 = complementary
PLEASE RSVP with Shelly Brower at 616-566-6659 or browerm@monashores.net.
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REMINDER -- SWIMMING MERIT BADGE
More than 20 boy scouts attended Monday night's meeting at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center for the Swimming Merit Badge. They learned how to tread water, throw a lifesaver and use their clothing as a flotation device. They also raced Mr. Brower and got to spend some time in the pool.
If your scout attended Monday night's meeting at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center and wants to complete the Swimming Merit Badge, they also need to:
*Write a paragraph explaining why swimming is a good physical activity
*Compile a swimming training schedule (3 times week for one month and include distances for each day)
These can be sent to Mr. Brower at csbrower@yahoo.com.
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REMINDER -- GO GEAR DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL SATURDAY
On Tuesday, Troop 14 went to Go Gear, where Paul, one of the store owners, gave an excellent demonstration on the types of backpacks, sleeping bags, hiking boots and other fun stuff available for campers and hikers.
Go Gear has extended their 15% discount for scouts until this Saturday, so there's still time to buy water wicking socks and other for this coming year.
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If you have news or an update that you want to share with the scouts, parent committee or leadership council, please send an individual email to priork8@yahoo.com. For now, the goal is to have this newsletter out by Sunday evening, so please send all announcements to me by 6 PM, Sunday.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Newsletter March 29
IN BRIEF
*Flower Sales Kick-Off Monday, March 29th
*Swimming Merit Badge at Spring Lake Aquatic Center Monday at 6 PM
*Troop 14 Meeting @ Go Gear Tuesday, March 30 @ 6:30 PM
*Court of Honor Update ? Tentatively Moved to Wednesday April 14th
*First Troop 14 Parents Newsletter
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FLOWER SALES KICK-OFF MONDAY, MARCH 29TH
It's that time of year again! The Boy Scouts will be selling beautiful hanging flower baskets in time for Mother?s Day. These 10? hanging baskets are $12 each and the sale kick-off begins today, March 29th.
Scout order forms as well as two documents (one with flower pictures and another with plant descriptions, dates and other important info) are attached to this email.
Orders are due with payment at the troop meeting on Tuesday, April 20th. Scout earns 65% of the profit for their Scout account which is $2.45 per basket. Flower pick-up will be May 7th-8th at Lakeshore Electric on Short Street (off Airline Road). More details on time and directions soon to come.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Winsemius by cell at 231-730-0933 or email at pjwinsemius@yahoo.com.
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REMINDER -- SWIMMING MERIT BADGE AT SPRING LAKE AQUATIC CENTER - TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT 6 PM
Remember, Troop 14 will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the Competition Pool at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center. Scouts will be working on their Swimming Merit Badge.
Scouts are reminded to arrive early as early as possible and to bring a shirt and pair of pants for one of the activities. Please no jeans or 100% cotton clothes.
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TROOP 14 MEETING @ GO GEAR TUESDAY, MARCH 30 @ 6:30 PM
This week, Troop 14 will kick off their meeting at Go Gear. At that time, scouts and their parents can learn more about some of the latest camping supplies.
Go Gear usually offers us a 15% discount on that night only. For those scouts, parents and leaders planning on attending the May hike, it?s recommended that that scouts purchase at least two pairs of wicking underwear and two pairs of Smartwool-brand wool socks. If you do not plan on attending the hike, there?s no need to purchase anything at this time. Simply consider it an opportunity to learn more about the products and services (like renting gear) that Go Gear offers.
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COURT OF HONOR UPDATE -- TENTATIVELY MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH
Due to a track team meet, we have received several requests to change the Court of Honor ceremony from Tuesday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 14th. A DECISION ON A DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY.
Current Court of Honor information
Location: Grand Haven Elks Upstairs Ballroom. Located at the corner of Third/Franklin in Grand Haven.
Taco Bar Dinner from 6:15 PM to 6:50 PM
Ceremony from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Admission: $2 per person, Under 5 = complementary
PLEASE RSVP with Shelly Brower at 616-566-6659 or browerm@monashores.net.
*Flower Sales Kick-Off Monday, March 29th
*Swimming Merit Badge at Spring Lake Aquatic Center Monday at 6 PM
*Troop 14 Meeting @ Go Gear Tuesday, March 30 @ 6:30 PM
*Court of Honor Update ? Tentatively Moved to Wednesday April 14th
*First Troop 14 Parents Newsletter
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FLOWER SALES KICK-OFF MONDAY, MARCH 29TH
It's that time of year again! The Boy Scouts will be selling beautiful hanging flower baskets in time for Mother?s Day. These 10? hanging baskets are $12 each and the sale kick-off begins today, March 29th.
Scout order forms as well as two documents (one with flower pictures and another with plant descriptions, dates and other important info) are attached to this email.
Orders are due with payment at the troop meeting on Tuesday, April 20th. Scout earns 65% of the profit for their Scout account which is $2.45 per basket. Flower pick-up will be May 7th-8th at Lakeshore Electric on Short Street (off Airline Road). More details on time and directions soon to come.
If you have any questions, please contact Pat Winsemius by cell at 231-730-0933 or email at pjwinsemius@yahoo.com.
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REMINDER -- SWIMMING MERIT BADGE AT SPRING LAKE AQUATIC CENTER - TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT 6 PM
Remember, Troop 14 will be meeting tonight at 6pm in the Competition Pool at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center. Scouts will be working on their Swimming Merit Badge.
Scouts are reminded to arrive early as early as possible and to bring a shirt and pair of pants for one of the activities. Please no jeans or 100% cotton clothes.
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TROOP 14 MEETING @ GO GEAR TUESDAY, MARCH 30 @ 6:30 PM
This week, Troop 14 will kick off their meeting at Go Gear. At that time, scouts and their parents can learn more about some of the latest camping supplies.
Go Gear usually offers us a 15% discount on that night only. For those scouts, parents and leaders planning on attending the May hike, it?s recommended that that scouts purchase at least two pairs of wicking underwear and two pairs of Smartwool-brand wool socks. If you do not plan on attending the hike, there?s no need to purchase anything at this time. Simply consider it an opportunity to learn more about the products and services (like renting gear) that Go Gear offers.
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COURT OF HONOR UPDATE -- TENTATIVELY MOVED TO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH
Due to a track team meet, we have received several requests to change the Court of Honor ceremony from Tuesday, April 13th to Wednesday, April 14th. A DECISION ON A DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON WEDNESDAY.
Current Court of Honor information
Location: Grand Haven Elks Upstairs Ballroom. Located at the corner of Third/Franklin in Grand Haven.
Taco Bar Dinner from 6:15 PM to 6:50 PM
Ceremony from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Admission: $2 per person, Under 5 = complementary
PLEASE RSVP with Shelly Brower at 616-566-6659 or browerm@monashores.net.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Blue and Gold
If you plan on helping out at Pack 3054's Blue and Gold:
It is at the First Baptist Church on Exchange across from the library.
Bring Class A uniform (if possible)
Be at the church at 3:30 (2pm at earliest)
You will be helping out with running games from 4-5:30
Dinner is at 5:30, you will will receive a free dinner for helping
Departure is between 5:30-8pm, however if you would like to help with clean-up, feel free to!
Please E-mail the Browers about when you will be arriving, so they can prepare to keep you busy!
It is at the First Baptist Church on Exchange across from the library.
Bring Class A uniform (if possible)
Be at the church at 3:30 (2pm at earliest)
You will be helping out with running games from 4-5:30
Dinner is at 5:30, you will will receive a free dinner for helping
Departure is between 5:30-8pm, however if you would like to help with clean-up, feel free to!
Please E-mail the Browers about when you will be arriving, so they can prepare to keep you busy!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Klondike!
Klondike is this Saturday, February 6th! Please remember that we are meeting at Holmes School at 8:00 and leaving at 8:10! Don't be late!
All participating scouts are required to bring:
1 water bottle
1 pocket knife (Only if you have your Toten Chip)
1 can of soup per person (No cream soups!)
A signed permission slip
Dress warmly, extra layers can be stored on the sled
We will be returning around 4:00 to 4:30. Scouts should call home 30 minutes before we arrive.
All participating scouts are required to bring:
1 water bottle
1 pocket knife (Only if you have your Toten Chip)
1 can of soup per person (No cream soups!)
A signed permission slip
Dress warmly, extra layers can be stored on the sled
We will be returning around 4:00 to 4:30. Scouts should call home 30 minutes before we arrive.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
High Adventure Announced!
The high adventure this year will be in the Upper Peninsula and is a extended hike along the Pictured Rocks. The hike will be along the Lake Superior coastline from Grand Sable visitors center to Munising (distance of 42 miles). There is a sign up sheet at the meeting now if any adults or scouts are interested. The high adventure starts July 16th and ends the 24th. It costs 275 dollars.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
100 Years of Scouting!
February 8, 2010 is the 100th anniversary of Scouting! For the full story, check out this page!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
December Campout Information!
The Campout for December is the 11th, 12th, 13th
Pick up at 1 pm
Drop off around 5:30 pm
Cost: $20
We will be doing Patrol Cooking
Limit of 20 Scouts
Limit of 4 Adults
Pick up at 1 pm
Drop off around 5:30 pm
Cost: $20
We will be doing Patrol Cooking
Limit of 20 Scouts
Limit of 4 Adults
Monday, November 9, 2009
November 17 Meeting
The meeting on the 17th will be at the Spring Lake Cemetery and then Central Park after that, we will have hotdogs and stuff there. We will also be taking the money for Court of Honor at that time.
Court of Honor November 24
The fall Court of Honor will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge (15 S 3rd St, Grand Haven) again. We do need to collect $2 per person, which is due next week at the meeting, November 17.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Physicals Are Now Required Annually
BSA national office requires all unit members to file a doctor-signed physical every year, beginning in 2010. If your boy is planning on going to summer camp this year he will need a new physical. Get the new medical form at scouting.org
Popcorn Sales
Popcorn sales are underway! This is a very important fundraiser for our troop and for each of our scouts. Orders and money are due at the troop meeting Tuesday November 3.
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