COVID-19 Updates |
Hello,
Attached you will find a document generated by the Troop 4 Key 3 on Friday, 5/29, and reviewed by the troop committee and leaders today, 5/31. Our intention is to begin meeting in person as troops again, but to try to do so responsibly. Please review the document and let me know your feedback.
Thanks,
---Boni Danner
While restrictions are starting to be lifted, we are going to remain with Virtual meetings for May (May 19 and May 26). Information about June will come out later.
4B: Remember the May 26 Virtual Troop Meeting will include the OA Elections -- It is important that as many Scouts as possible be on the Zoom meeting, because we need at least 50% attendance to hold the election. Everyone needs to watch this video before May 26th. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IiiuDEdPJm5SIGCCXjNJa4-AIhrkWEzk-lGul5zIoHI/edit#slide=id.p During the meeting, we will explain the process and more about the Order of the Arrow.
We're still moving forward on getting ready Summer Camp. Crossover scouts have until May 27 to get their permission slips in and still pay the $315 price. Everyone else is now at $340 until May 27. (Yes, that is a slight difference from what's on the permission slip - Council has extended their payment dates as well.) Some of you still need to sign up for merit badges -- the form is on the Troop website.
Summer Camp Trailer Pack will be June 20.
Tentative pick up for the fundraiser will be June 11 -- watch for information about times (we may be spacing you out).
Greetings! It's been a while since I had anything to update... but now I've got a few items:
Outings
Fundraiser -- We're coming up on the end of the sale.
Many of you likely have already heard that Governor Evers has extended Wisconsin's Safer at Home Order through May 26th. We understand there were a fair few things in the works for May that will likely now be post-poned or cancelled. Watch your email for the latest updates and information.
Items we are waiting for information on: 4G River Rats Service Outing; the Spring Fundraiser; and the OA Spring Conference.
We are going to continue getting ready for Summer Camp as if it will happen. We all need something fun to look forward to.
Things that will be continuing:
4B & 4G will be holding separate virtual troop meetings on Tuesday nights -- If you haven't seen information about the Zoom meetings, please email Mr. Landquist and Mrs. Tahtinen to get the login in information.
Virtual Merit Badges -- These are on-going provided by Troops 4B & 4G leaders, the Potawatomi Area Council, and other councils around the country.
May 3 Committee Meeting -- Will be a Zoom meeting again. Watch for an email from Mrs. Danner (or Mr. Danner) for the meeting information.
We'll living in a virtual world. As we work to flatten the curve and still stay active in Scouting, the troop is offering several opportunities to stay connected.
4B & 4G will be holding separate virtual troop meetings on Tuesday nights -- the first is tonight. If you haven't seen information about the Zoom meetings, please email Mr. Landquist and Mrs. Tahtinen to get the login in information.
Scouting Heritage Merit Badge -- Mr. Landquist is offering the Scouting Heritage merit badge through a virtual MB clinic. The kick off meeting is Wednesday, April 8 at 7 pm. If you didn't see the email with information, contact Mr. Landquist.
American Heritage Merit Badge -- Mrs. Pautz will be offering the American Heritage merit badge through a virtual clinic. Staring Monday, April 13 at 6:30 pm for the initial meeting with April 20 and April 27 currently scheduled for follow up meetings. If you are interested, contact Mrs. Pautz to get Zoom meeting information.
4G Outdoorsman Outing -- Has been cancelled by the troop that was putting it on. Refunds are being processed by the organizers and once the troop receives the refund check, the troop will process refunds into the individual scout accounts.
Happy Tuesday!
Product Sale Update: Council has extended their spring fundraiser selling dates through mid-May. The troop's additional sales (O&H Kringle and Cheesecakes) have also been extended. We'll keep you updated on end dates, turn-in dates, and product pick up as information becomes available.
Summer Camp Update: Camp has extended the early bird pricing through the end of April. Register and pay in full by April 28 to get the discounted price. Crossover scouts: you get the discounted price through May.
While the weather's icky and you're social distancing to work on the pre-req's for your summer camp merit badges!
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe.
ETA (2:39 pm): Troop Shoot has been postponed. All current registrations will transfer to the new date (once it's announced).
Update: Wisconsin's Safer at Home Order means in-person troop meetings have been cancelled through at least mid-April (currently the order lifts at 8 am on April 24).
Your Troop Leadership is working on ways we can keep active in Scouting during this time. This might be through virtual meetings, working on merit badges or other methods. Emails will be sent as details as worked out.
We are also keeping watch on information coming from Potawatomi Area Council about upcoming outings (Troop Shoot and Summer Camp especially) as well as the product sale and will update you as information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe.
Hello,
Circumstances in the state have changed since I sent you email last night. Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a ban on gatherings of 50 or more people in the state. In addition, the CDC has recommended that all gatherings over 10 people be cancelled for the next 15 days. We are therefore cancelling troop meetings for March effective immediately.
Your Scoutmaster team and Committee are committed to bringing you a quality Scouting experience and only make this decision regretfully, as a matter of good citizenship. We will resume troop activities as soon as possible. We will plan to hold troop elections in April if possible, using attendance data from prior to today to meet the requirements.
Watch your email for future updates.
Yours in Scouting,
---Boni Danner