Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council

Volume 2 - Issue 1

http://www.pacunits.org/t4/

May 2005

Upcoming Events


Troop Meetings

  • May 10 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • May 14 - Hwy 59 Clean Up
    9 - 11 am
  • May 15 - Troop Committee Meeting
    1 - 3 pm
  • May 15 - Senior Patrol Leader Meeting
    1 - 3 pm
  • May 17 - Troop Meeting
    6: 30 - 8 pm
  • May 20-22 - Baraboo Circus Heritage
    Leave ETC:
       May 20 @ 5:15 pm
    Return:
       May 22 @ Noon
  • May 31 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm

Birthdays

  • Zack S.
  • Alex B.

Outings

  • Baraboo Circus Heritage
    May 20-22
  • Summer Camp 2005
    July 10-16
  • August Outing TBA
  • Webelos Jamboree
    September 16-18
  • Creep-o-ree
    November 4-6

Baraboo Circus Heritage

Class 1 Medical Forms are required! They are available from Liz. Please turn them in as soon as possible. If you don’t turn in a medical form, you won’t be able to attend.

There are still a few spots available if you’d like to attend. (Permission Slip)

Leaving: We will leave ETC at 5:15 pm on Friday, May 20th. Please be at ETC by 5:00.

Return: We will return to ETC at approximately 12 pm on Sunday, May 22nd.

What to Pack?

This is Troop 4’s first outing and some of you may not know what you need to bring. Here’s a list of what you’ll need.

  • Underwear, socks, and the like for 2 days. An extra pair is always a good idea.

  • Jacket, rain slick, sweat shirt... Have layers

  • Toiletries -- no that’s not a toilet... Toothbrush, hairbrush, toothpaste, towel, and the like.

  • A change of clothes -- jeans, t-shirt, shoes

  • Scout shirt, Troop t-shirt

  • Sleeping bag, pillow, flash light, mess kit, any medicine you take

  • Spending money

What Not to Pack?

What don’t you need?

  • Electronics -- no Gameboys, Playstation, DVD Players, etc. They aren’t allowed on Scout outings.

  • Tents -- Troop 4 will provide them.

 

Summer Camp 2005

New Scouts - Project 1st Class. By the end of Summer Camp you will almost have all your requirements for 1st Class done! Sign up and join the fun at Camp Long Lake!

Troop 4's week: July 10 - 16

Cost of Summer Camp
Webelos Who Crossed into Troop 4
    Sign up by June 1
.... $190
Sign up by May 26.......$200
Sign up by June 30......$210
Sign up at the Door......$240

Some merit badge activities have costs associated with them. Others have requirements that must be completed before hand. Please see
http://www.pacbsa.org/cll/program.html
for details.

Permission slips are available. You must have a Class 2 medical form.

May & June Volunteer Activity

 

Hwy 59 Clean Up - This Saturday May 14th (sorry about the late notice). Assemble at Christ the Servant on the corner of Hwy 59 and Center Road.

St. John Neumann’s Parish Festival is June 3, 4, & 5.

Since SJN is our Charter Organization, Troop 4 will be working at the Festival.

Sign-up sheets with the exact dates and times we will be working will be passed around closer to June.

 

Troop News!!

 

Outings

   
Congratulations to the new Patrol Leaders!

Senior Patrol Leader:
Brian K

Tiger Patrol Leader:
Henry P

Dragon Slayers Patrol Leader:
Alex B

 

Hey guys! If you have an idea for an outing, speak up!

These are your outings. If you have any ideas or know of interesting events, let us know.

We’ve got something in the works for August. We’re just waiting for more information.

 

Upcoming Troop Meeting Topics:

May 10 & May 17 - Preparing for 1st Troop Campout. «Setting Up Camp & Tents « Meals « Duty Roster

         

Upcoming Meeting Schedule...
June 3-5 - SJN Festival
June 7 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
June 21 Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
July 5 - Culver’s Night 5 - 8 pm (Culver’s on Sunset)
July 5 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
July 10-16 - Summer Camp
July 26 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm

 

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Troop Leadership


Committee
Boni Danner
   Chairperson
   542-7002

Liz Danner
   Treasurer
    574-1140

Liz Danner
   Secretary / Web
   574-1140

Chairpersons
Greg Schwartz
   Outings Chair
   920-261-9544

Greg Schwartz
   Equipment Chair
   920-261-9544

Tracy Schwartz
   Popcorn Chair
   920-261-9544

Bill Pelrine
   Advancement Chair
   544-0398

Craig Lange
   Pack 163 Liaison

Leaders
Dean Danner
   Scoutmaster
   542-7002

Greg Schwartz
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   920-261-9544

Patrols
Dragon Slayers Patrol

Tiger Patrol

Charter Organization
St. John Neumann Church
Sponsor
esitec, llc
ETC

Please contact Liz Danner with items and/or corrections for the newsletter.