NEXT TROOP MEETING

This Tuesday, September 25th
Scout meeting 7-8:30 PM

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POPCORN SALES START

Please make sure you are at this next Tuesday's Troop meeting. Your Scout will be receiving their popcorn packet. This will include the following items.

• Popcorn Order Form
• 50 residential prospect list. This is only a tool for selling and doesn't mean you can only sell to these people.
• Letter about the prospect list from Council.
• Envelope for money collection.

Some important dates.

• Tuesday, September 25th - Receive order forms. Please do not begin selling until Saturday, September 29th.
• Tuesday, October 30th - Order forms due at Troop meeting.
• Sunday, November 18th - Popcorn pickup. Money due at time of pickup. Location TBD

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PAPER TRUCK IS HERE! Be GREEN and HELP the Troop!

Troop 14/Crew 9014 a paper truck at Orchard Market until the middle of November. We only accept newspaper and phone books (no cardboard, no computer paper, no magazines). Nu-Wool, out of Grand Rapids, is providing the truck and will pay us for the paper which is recycled into insulation. Ask your friends, relatives, co-workers, (all your Facebook friends!)  to drop off their newspapers and extra phonebooks at the trailer! This is a convenient location, and if we fill the truck, we may make it a permanent on-going fundraiser! We only have a couple more dates open for families willing to commit to taking one week where they will go and sort/stack the paper on two different days.

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FALL COURT OF HONOR

Sunday, September 30th (see the email newsletter for a location). The Troop will provide hotdogs,and each patrol will be assigned something to bring. More details to follow!

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2012-2103 IS MERIT BADGE TIME

We will be working on different merit badges all year. See the email newsletter for more information.
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OCTOBER CAMPOUT - A PIGSKIN WEEKEND!

WHEN: October 12-14

COST: $45 includes tickets to both football games, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Saturday, Sunday breakfast, and gas for vehicles driving.

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! See the email newsletter for more information. 

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TROOP 14 RED BOOK & ROSTER

The Troop 14 Red Book and Roster is available in the email newsletter. 

PLC MEETING
Scouts in leadership roles are asked to attend the patrol leader’s council planning meeting on Tuesday, September 11th, 6:30pm. If you are unable to attend, please see the emailed newsletter for more information.

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FIRST SCOUT MEETING:
Tuesday, September 11th, 7pm. Please see the emailed newsletter for more information.

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MANDATORY PARENT MEETING:
Tuesday, September 11th, 7pm Please see the emailed newsletter for more information.
Please be prepared to attend or send a family member or friend to take your place!

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SAVE YOUR NEWSPAPERS! - NEW FUNDRAISER!
Troop 14/Crew 9014 have arranged for a paper truck to be placed at Orchard Market in the middle of September until the middle of November. We only accept newspaper and phone books (no cardboard, no computer paper, no magazines). Nu-Wool, out of Grand Rapids, is providing the truck and will pay us for the paper which is recycled into insulation. Ask your friends and relatives to start saving also! This will be a convenient location, and if we fill the truck, we may make it a permanent on-going fundraiser! Workers will be needed weekly to arrange and stack the paper. Watch for sign-up information to come out at the beginning of September.

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MERIT BADGE CUT OFF DATE FOR FALL COURT OF HONOR
September 11th is the last date to turn in merit badges for Fall Court of Honor. Merit Badges turned in after this date will be awarded at the Winter Court of Honor in December.  NOTE: MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS WILL NOT be available to meet on this day.

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SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES AND BOARD OF REVIEWS: SEPTEMBER 17TH
REMINDER: Scouts MUST have their handbook and be in full class-A uniform to receive a Board of Review (this includes scout socks!)
First year parents: If your son attended camp, they should be ready for their Board of Review.

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FALL COURT OF HONOR
Sunday, September 30th, 3-5pm at Central Park. The Troop will provide hotdogs and each patrol will be assigned something to bring. More details to follow!

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TROOP 14 REDBOOK & ROSTER

The Troop 14 Redbook and Roster is available for download. Please see the emailed newsletter for more information.


 PLEASE NOTE: While every attempt has been made to make sure that Scouts and their families are included in the roster and that their information is correct, mistakes happen. The redbook and roster will be updated by the Winter Court of Honor.

Troop 14 Newsletter for June 25th

HEART SCREENINGS

Considering the tragic accidents that have happened in athletics ...please see below...

Athlete Heart Screenings will be held at Mercy Health Partners Youngberg Auditorium at Hackley.

Please encourage your student-athletes to get this done. Registration is through a special website: http://athletehearts.eventbrite.com/

The dates are all on Wednesdays and all are 6 to 9 pm:
June 27
July 11 and 25
Aug. 8 and 22

If an athlete was tested last year, they should consider going through the process again.

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POPS AT THE POINT

This year, Scout Troop 14 families will again be popping and passing out popcorn at this weekly music event at Mill Point Park on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm during the summer. The popcorn popper is located in the new concession stand! This is a fun way for your scout to earn some community service hours! We still have a few nights open: July 5th, August 16 and 24; plus, we will need two more families for a special night on Friday, August 24th when the Symphony is playing. See the newsletter for more information.

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MERIT BADGE OFFERINGS AT SPRING LAKE LIBRARY

Citizenship in the World (Eagle Required) will be offered in the afternoon on Monday, July 9th and Wednesday, July 11th. Both sessions will be necessary to complete this merit badge. We will be doing this in the tech lab and spots are limited. Advance registration is necessary.

Note: If too many scouts sign up, the older scouts will be taken first due to the content level of this merit badge (10th-11th grade Social Studies).

Citizenship in the Community: This is a Eagle Required merit badge is GREAT for younger scouts, and it will be offered in the afternoon on Tuesday, July 31st. Registration required!

Troop 14 Midweek Update

SPRING HIKE SIGNUPS

Spring Hikers! We need to know what size wicking shirt you want.

Let us know by THURSDAY.

Wicking Shirt
SM-XL = $14.31
XXL $18.78

Cotton Shirt
SM-XL = $10.62
XXXL = $13.45

Signed up scouts should have received an email.

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LAST-MINUTE NOTICE: SCOUT SHOP SALE

The Council Scout Shop in Grand Rapids is having a sale (25% off uniform and clothing accessories) in their store. Sale ends THURSDAY!!

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SCOUTS NEEDED: EARTH DAY

The Lakeshore Earth Day Committee needs a few good Scouts on Saturday, April 21st.

11am to 2pm - Four scouts needed for set up and other tasks.
2pm to 4:30pm - Four scouts needed for tear down, moving rain barrels workshops, and other tasks.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

An Eagle Ceremony will be THIS SUNDAY, April 22nd at 2pm at First Baptist Church.

All Scouts should plan on being there at 1:30pm. Please wear your Class A uniform.

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IMPORTANT MEETING FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS - APRIL 24th

Flower orders due with money! Parents - Please plan on hanging out while money is counted. (see below for forms).

Shakedown for Spring Hikers (see below)! Anyone going on the April 27th hike must have anything they will be bringing at this meeting. Packs will be checked and placed in the troop trailer (those renting packs will be given a trash bag for contents until backpack is available). Packing list is listed here.

Crossovers Scouts will be putting together Personal First Aid Kits and Wilderness Survival kits.

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FLOWER SALES

10" baskets are $12.50 each. Orders are due, with money, at the Troop meeting on Tues. April 24. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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SPRING HIKE - APRIL 27TH-29TH

Scouts can sign up at the meeting.

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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. See the emailed 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 emailed newsletter for more information.

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SCOUTS NEEDED FOR ROUNDUP

Pack 3014 is requesting help at their roundup.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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Fishing Merit Badge will also be underway soon!

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INDY 500

The INDY 500 trip is on!
WHEN: May 26th - 27th.
COST: $80.00

More details to follow.

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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 follow.

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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
The Venturing Crew will have their backpacking weekend on June 8-10.
Summer Camp - June 17th-23rd

Troop 14 Weekly Update for April 9th, 2012

TONIGHT: SWIMMING MERIT BADGE

REMEMBER to bring swimsuit, long sleeve shirt and pants that can get wet! No charge for scouts!

WHEN: Tonight at 6pm
WHERE: Spring Lake Fitness and Aquatic Center

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NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY AT GO GEAR!

Next troop meeting will be April 10th at GO GEAR! on Harvey Street in Muskegon.

For that meeting, the troop will be having a backpacking/camping equipment talk.

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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)

All Scouting Parents are welcome!

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos. See the email newsletter for more information.

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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 email newsletter for more information.

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SAVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE SPRING COURT OF HONOR

WHEN: Sunday, April 15th, 3pm.
WHERE: St. Mary's Church
COST: $5 (which includes dinner), kids 5 and under are free

RSVP: Wednesday, April 11th. See the email newsletter for more information.

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PICTURES NEEDED!

Pictures needed! of Klondike, Ski Trip, Euchre Tournament for the Court of Honor slideshow presentation. See the email newsletter for more information.

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ANNUAL LASER TAG GET-TOGETHER

WHEN: Tuesday, April 17th from 6:30 to 9:30pm
WHERE: Lost City in Holland
COST: $11.00 has to be paid when they get to Holland

Note: Money for laser tag cannot be taken out of the Scout accounts as this is not an official meeting.

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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EAGLE CEREMONIES

Morgan Boon's Eagle Ceremony will be April 22nd at 2pm at First Baptist Church.

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IMPORTANT MEETING FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS - APRIL 24th

Flower orders due with money! Parents - Please plan on hanging out while money is counted. (see below for forms).

Shakedown for Spring Hikers (see below)! Anyone going on the April 27th hike must have anything they will be bringing at this meeting. Packs will be checked and placed in the troop trailer (those renting packs will be given a trash bag for contents until backpack is available). Packing list will be provided at GoGear Tuesday and be included in the Thursday newsletter.

Crossovers Scouts will be putting together Personal First Aid Kits and Wilderness Survival kits.

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FLOWER SALES

For flowers, remember to download the following forms to email or print.

Basket Information
Sale Pictures
Flower Order Form

10" baskets are $12.50 each. 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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SPRING HIKE - APRIL 27TH-29TH

Scouts can sign up at the meeting.

More information to follow.

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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 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 email newsletter for more information.

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Fishing Merit Badge will also be underway soon!

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INDY 500

The INDY 500 trip is on!
WHEN: May 26th - 27th.
COST: $80.00

More details to follow.

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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

Troop 14 Weekly Update for April 2nd, 2012

NEXT MEETING

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

Next troop meeting will be April 10th at 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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FLOWER SALES

Remember to download the following forms to email or print.

See the emailed newsletter for forms.

10" baskets are $12.50 each. 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.

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: REQUEST FOR HELP

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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HELP: TROOP TRAILER DECORATING

The Troop trailer is being updated with new decal/logos. See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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SWIMMING MERIT BADGE

WHEN: Monday, April 9th at 6pm

WHERE: Spring Lake Fitness and Aquatic Center

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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.

See the emailed 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: $5 (which includes dinner)

See the emailed newsletter for more information.

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BROWER ANNUAL LASER TAG GET-TOGETHER

WHEN: Tuesday, April 17th from 6:30 to 9:30pm

WHERE: Lost City in Holland

COST: $11.00 has to be paid when they get to Holland

Note: Money for laser tag cannot be taken out of the scout accounts as this is not an official meeting.

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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!

See the emailed 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. This form is the DHS form. See the emailed 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 emailed newsletter for more information.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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