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Friday, February 4, 2011

Scout Notes - Friday, February 4, 2011

Merit Badge University – Tomorrow is the first session of our Merit Badge University. Classes start at 9:00 a.m. If you are coming this week but are unable to attend next week make sure that you find out what requirements you will need to complete on your own time. Conversely, if you cannot attend this week get with the instructor of your classes this Monday and find out what you should be working on before next week’s session. Each scout is responsible for the completion of his merit badge so pay attention, ask questions, and do the work.

Scout Officers - We will not be having a PLC meeting.

This Week’s Meeting – This week we will have personal fitness test then work on requirements from MBU. Bring any MBU homework that you need help with and Scoutmasters will be available to assist you.

Highland Park and Richmond Elementary Crossovers – I need at least 3 scouts for crossover ceremonies on Feb. 8th at Highland Park Elem. and March 21st at Richmond Elem. I need three scouts each week to take on speaking roles in the ceremony. These scouts must be able to come early (6:00 p.m.) to the troop meeting on the 7th of February to practice the ceremony. Sign up on the chalkboard. These events can fulfill a requirement for the Communication Merit Badge.

PARENTS: Merit Badge University - WE STILL NEED ONE ADULT TO SLEEP OVER ON THE 12TH-13TH! Please consider volunteering.

Scouting for Food – The weather and activities has put a hiccup in the District’s Scouting for Food plans so we will not need anyone over the next two weekends. We are still going to participate in the drive but after discussing with Eric Rebek, the Cubmaster at our partner pack, we will be postponing our food collection until March.

Merit Badge University/Scout Sunday – Following n Feb. 12th we will be having a lock-in at the Scout Hut and on Sunday the 13th we will be participating in the First United Methodist Church’s Scout Sunday. The fee for this activity will be $6 and will include dinner and snacks on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. This is an fun and enriching event for the scouts, who will probably be wanting to let off some steam after class work all day, and it also provides a wonderful opportunity for the church to see the wonderful group of young men that they so generously sponsor. WE STILL NEED ONE ADULT TO SLEEP OVER ON THE 12TH-13TH! Please consider volunteering.

Ouachita Trek / Shakedown – There will be a required Ouachita Trek Shakedown for any scout who is planning on attending the trek for the first time Feb. 26-27 at Lake McMurtry. . Rangers and R.I.T.s will be required to go through training, which will either be at the Shakedown or another date. All scouts will need to have a Physical form on file.(See attached file) Information and registration forms are attached. (Including Ranger and R.I.T. applications)

Scout-O-Rama – On Saturday April 2nd the Pawnee Bill District will be having a showcase of Boy Scouting at Boomer Lake. We will be participating in this event by setting up a small camp, talking to visitors about or activities, serving some scout-cooked food, and possibly firing off our Screaming Monkey Trebuchet. We will discuss our participation in this event at future Troop and Committee meetings.

Troop Meetings
Monday, Feb. 7th - Personal Fitness test / Work on MBU requirements
Monday, Feb 15th – Troop meeting at Stillwater Public Schools Board Meeting
Monday, Feb 21st - Personal Fitness Classroom / Achievement Day
Monday, Feb. 28th – Personal Fitness Test

More dates for your calendar
Feb. 5-6 Lock-in / Scout Sunday
Feb. 5th and Feb. 12th Merit Badge University
Feb. 26-27 Ouachita Trek Shakedown at Lake McMurtry
Feb. 28th Possible Eagle Court of Honor
March 12-16 Ouachita Trek
March 28th Court of Honor
April 2nd Scout-O-Rama

Monday, January 31, 2011

Screaming Monkey Bike Jersey

Everyone knows our wonderful Screaming Monkey logo that was created for our Punkin Chunkin Trebuchet in honor of Deb Miller. Mr. Miller and Neil took the logo to active wear manufacturer Primal Wear and worked with them to create a special cycling jersey and tri top as a tribute to Deb. I have attached a flier about the jerseys.

I encourage everyone to consider purchasing one of these jerseys. They are a wonderful tribute, a great design, and a good price for a premium jersey. Besides cycling I have utilized jerseys for underlayer garments because of their wicking properties.

As an incentive Fran and I will pay $20 of the price of any scout who purchases the jersey and completes the Cycling merit badge this summer. Scouts must order their jersey before Feb 14! We will present the Jacksons to the scouts upon completion of the 50 mile ride requirement. I will also supply the powerbars and bananas for any scout, and adult, on the 50 miler.

To order, visit the following link:

http://www.primalwear.com/c-270-screaming-monkeys.aspx

Scout Notes - Monday, January 31, 2011

Scout Officers - We will not be having a PLC meeting.

IMPORTANT: This Week’s Meeting – Due to the weather forecast tonight being “Wildly Erratic with a Chance of Nasty” and the next couple of weeks including a lot of work for the scouts tonight’s meeting is going to be a little laid back. Tonight we are going to arrange the OA and Committee rooms for our MBU, work on advancements, have some fun, and drink some cocoa. SCOUTS: If you have not turned in your MBU and Lock-in permission slips and fees please bring those tonight or first thing Saturday morning. Use the time tonight to work on advancements towards rank, especially those below 1st Class, work on partial merit badges, and get service hours signed off. OFFICERS: Use the time to work on your job responsibilities.

Highland Park and Richmond Elementary Crossovers – I need at least 3 scouts for crossover ceremonies on Feb. 8th at Highland Park Elem. And March 21st at Richmond Elem. I need three scouts each week to take on speaking roles in the ceremony. These scouts must be able to come early (6:00 p.m.) to the troop meeting on the 31st of January to practice the ceremony. Sign up on the chalkboard. These events can fulfill a requirement for the Communication Merit Badge.

Merit Badge University – I am still finalizing some of the info for MBU and I will be sending out a final schedule this week. Special thanks to all the adults who have pitched in to put on this event; it is such an important opportunity for the scouts. WE STILL NEED TWO ADULTS TO SLEEP OVER ON THE 12TH-13TH! Please consider volunteering. We are going to alter our plans for Scouting for Food so we will not be needing the help delivering bags on the 5th but we should still need help on the 12th picking up and delivering the food.

Merit Badge University/Scout Sunday – Following n Feb. 12th we will be having a lock-in at the Scout Hut and on Sunday the 13th we will be participating in the First United Methodist Church’s Scout Sunday. The fee for this activity will be $6 and will include dinner and snacks on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. This is an fun and enriching event for the scouts, who will probably be wanting to let off some steam after class work all day, and it also provides a wonderful opportunity for the church to see the wonderful group of young men that they so generously sponsor. WE STILL NEED TWO ADULTS TO SLEEP OVER ON THE 12TH-13TH! Please consider volunteering.

Ouachita Trek / Shakedown – There will be a required Ouachita Trek Shakedown for any scout who is planning on attending the trek for the first time Feb. 26-27 at Lake McMurtry. More details in attached file. Rangers and R.I.T.s will be required to go through training, which will either be at the Shakedown or another date. All scouts will need to have a Physical form on file.(See attached file)

Scout-O-Rama – On Saturday April 2nd the Pawnee Bill District will be having a showcase of Boy Scouting at Boomer Lake. We will be participating in this event by setting up a small camp, talking to visitors about or activities, serving some scout-cooked food, and possibly firing off our Screaming Monkey Trebuchet. We will discuss our participation in this event at future Troop and Committee meetings.

Troop Meetings
Monday, Jan. 31st - Set up for MBU, Achievement, Cocoa
Monday, Feb. 7th - Work on MBU requirements
Monday, Feb 14th - Personal Fitness test, Clean-up from MBU
Monday, Feb 21st - Achievement Day

More dates for your calendar
Feb. 5-6 Lock-in / Scout Sunday
Feb. 5th and Feb. 12th Merit Badge University
Feb. 5th through Feb. 12th Scouting for Food
Feb. 26-27 Ouachita Trek Shakedown at Lake McMurtry
Feb. 28th Possible Eagle Court of Honor
March 12-16 Ouachita Trek
March 28th Court of Honor
April 2nd Scout-O-Rama

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Merit Badge University Schedule

Saturday Feb. 5th
Classes
1st Session 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Citizenship in the Community – Instructor Butch Koemel
Citizenship in the Nation – Instructor Jeff Southwick
2nd Session 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Soil and Water Conservation
Lunch – Charles Prewit and Kim Toscano
2nd Session (cont.) 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Soil and Water Conservation
3rd Session 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Citizenship in the World- Instructor David Cross
Communications – Instructor Kevin Gragg
Scouting for Food – Arista Lopp, Eric Rebek

Saturday Feb. 12th
Classes
1st Session 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Citizenship in the Community – Instructor Butch Koemel
Citizenship in the Nation – Instructor Jeff Southwick
2nd Session 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Soil and Water Conservation
Lunch – Justin Jones and Julie Koch
2nd Session (cont.) 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Soil and Water Conservation
3rd Session 2:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Citizenship in the World- Instructor David Cross
Communications – Instructor Kevin Gragg
Scouting for Food – Mike Shanahan, Eric Rebek, Pam Clower

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Scout Notes - Sunday, January 23, 2011

Scout Officers - We will be having a PLC meeting. On the agenda is the discussion of spring activities.

This Week’s Meeting – This week we will be working on the personal fitness classroom work and cleaning up from Trappers Rendezvous.

Highland Park and Richmond Elementary Crossovers – I need at least 3 scouts for crossover ceremonies on Feb. 8th at Highland Park Elem. And March 21st at Richmond Elem. I need three scouts each week to take on speaking roles in the ceremony. These scouts must be able to come early (6:00 p.m.) to the troop meeting on the 31st of January to practice the ceremony. These events can fulfill a requirement for the Communication Merit Badge.

Merit Badge University – Our Merit Badge University will take place the Saturdays of Feb. 5th and 12th at our Scout Hut from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be offering the following Eagle Required merit badges: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, and Communications. Permission slip attached.

Merit Badge University/Scout Sunday – Following n Feb. 12th we will be having a lock-in at the Scout Hut and on Sunday the 13th we will be participating in the First United Methodist Church’s Scout Sunday. The fee for this activity will be $6 and will include dinner and snacks on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. This is an fun and enriching event for the scouts, who will probably be wanting to let off some steam after class work all day, and it also provides a wonderful opportunity for the church to see the wonderful group of young men that they so generously sponsor. Permission slip attached.

Ouachita Trek / Shakedown – There will be a required Ouachita Trek Shakedown for any scout who is planning on attending the trek for the first time Feb. 26-27 at Lake McMurtry. More details in attached file. Rangers and R.I.T.s will be required to go through training, which will either be at the Shakedown or another date. All scouts will need to have a Physical form on file.(See attached file)

Scout-O-Rama – On Saturday April 2nd the Pawnee Bill District will be having a showcase of Boy Scouting at Boomer Lake. We will be participating in this event by setting up a small camp, talking to visitors about or activities, serving some scout-cooked food, and possibly firing off our Screaming Monkey Trebuchet. We will discuss our participation in this event at future Troop and Committee meetings.

Troop Meetings
Monday, Jan. 24h –Personal Fitness, Merit Badge University Preparations
Monday, Jan. 31rd - Personal Fitness test, Scouting for Food
Monday, Feb. 7th - Work on MBU requirements
Monday, Feb 14rd - Personal Fitness test, Clean-up from MBU


More dates for your calendar
Feb. 5-6 Lock-in / Scout Sunday
Feb. 5th and Feb. 12th Merit Badge University
Feb. 5th through Feb. 12th Scouting for Food
Feb. 26-27 Ouachita Trek Shakedown at Lake McMurtry
Feb. 28th Possible Eagle Court of Honor
March 12-16 Ouachita Trek
March 28th Court of Honor
April 2nd Scout-O-Rama

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Scout Notes - Monday, December 20, 2010

Scout Officers - We will be having a PLC meeting this week.

This Week’s Meeting – This week is the Christmas Party! Wear your Class A uniforms. Spartan Patrol members are in charge of bringing desserts and the Narwhals are in charge of bringing side dishes. Leaders need to bring drinks, and everyone needs to bring along a “Dirty Santa” gift. This is a family event so everyone is encouraged to come and celebrate the season!

Upcoming Events – In order to begin making plans for the coming six months I would like everyone to take a few minutes to provide some feedback on which events your scout plans on participating. Please copy and paste the following into an email and indicate if your scout plans on participating or not. (This is not an official sign-up and does not mean that you cannot change your mind.)

1. (Y or N ) Merit Badge University: Saturday Feb 5 and Saturday Feb. 12th
2. (Y or N ) Lock-in/Scout Sunday Feb. 12-13.
3. (Y or N ) Ouachita Trek, March 12-16
4. (Y or N ) Will Rogers Summer Camp, June 19-25
5. (Y or N ) Tres Ritos Summer Camp, July 17-24


Trappers Rendezvous – Please have permission slips, payment, and shirt/hoodie orders and payment at this week’s meeting or make other arrangements with me. Permission Slip attached.

Merit Badge University/Scout Sunday – Saturdays, February 5th and 12th we will be having our Merit Badge University from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will be offering the following Eagle Required Merit Badges: Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, and Communications. On the 12th we will be having a lock-in at the Scout Hut and on Sunday the 13th we will be participating in the First United Methodist Church’s Scout Sunday. The cost of both weekends is $20 and includes lunch both Satudays, Dinner on the 12th, and Breakfast on the 13th.


Troop Meetings
Monday, Dec. 20th - Christmas Party
Monday, Dec. 27th - Personal Fitness Merit Badge / Painting Party
Monday, Jan. 3rd - Personal Fitness Classroom material (Important for Merit Badge!)
Monday, Jan. 10th – - Personal Fitness Merit Badge / Prepare for Trapper’s Rendezvous


More dates for your calendar
Jan. 14-16 Trappers Rendezvous, Newton KS
Feb. 5-6 Lock-in / Scout Sunday
Feb. 5th and Feb. 12th Merit Badge University