Scoutmaster Minute
Neither snow nor rain nor [mud] nor gloom of night stays these [Scouts] from the swift completion of their [Klondike Derby]. What a great weekend. Based on boys attitude and spirit you would never know we had some cruddy weather on Saturday. It may have has a little to with pied pipers (Mikey and Bryan) who were impressive with their skills on the recorder….yes that flute like device we have all shucked out money for in grade school. Big thank you to the Scouts that came out for the day to help run the Troop Station, which I think I think went very well. To top things off the Land Eagles got 2nd place in the chili cook off…ask Ryan and Matthew about some of the secret ingredients next time you see them. The new chuck box set up for the patrols seems to work great. Big Dogz thank you to the excellent cooking by Dave and DJ Treat, I think I am still full…the rest of you missed out on some wicked good deserts. Bottomline…lots of fun, good laughs and camaraderie. Hope to see you next time.
1. This Week Jan 21: Summer Camp & Merit Badge University Review (ALL)
Uniform Class A
This summer camp will be offering many merit badges for the Scouts to consider as well as lots of very cool activities. Given the listing we felt its was important to provide everyone with a overview and share some video footage to help orient out Scouts (and parents) on what to expect to help inform the decision making. We will also use this time to review the Merit Badge University and help ensure you what to expect and when decisions need to be made so we can proceed with scheduling. There are quite a few of you that are very close to rank advancement and are short a few MBs, so here is yous chance. Mom/Dad are welcome to sit in on this session.
2. Next Week Jan 21: Scout Skills/ First aid carry relays (Phoenix)
Uniform Class A
This meeting will integrate some healthy competition and life safety skills. The Troop will likely also be hosting AOL Scouts so will need all of you to make them feel welcome.
3. Next Next Week Feb 4: TBD (Titans)
Uniform Class A
Meeting development is is progress.
4. Next Next Next Week Feb 11: TBD (Eagles)
Uniform Class A
Meeting development is is progress.
5. After That Week Feb 18: PLC Mtg (All in Leadership Positions)
Uniform Class A
Patrol Leaders and others in position of responsibility should arrive with one or more meeting plan/activity using the attached template. Since we will likely have New Scouts joining us over the next several weeks, a few of the meetings should be oriented with their participation in mind. The link below can help with meeting ideas that can make for combination of scout skills and fun.
The attached meeting plan template will be used by ASM Programs and SPL for all meetings. If you can bring these completed to the PLC meeting, it will improve the flow and perhaps allow us to look ahead a little further to some other events. http://www.programresources.org/activities/
6. Key Dates
- Feb 2: Merit Badge University (MBU)
- Feb 9: MBU
- Feb 18: PLC Mtg
- Feb 23: MBU
- Mar 3: Leadership Elections
- Mar 20-22 Outing TBD
- Mar 29: Leadership Training (JLT)
- Mar 31: Spring Court of Honor
- May 1-3: New Scout Campout (New Date)
- May 22-24: Annual Family Canoe Trip
- July 5-11: Summer Camp @Summit Bechtel