Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council
Volume 2 - Issue 4

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

August 2005

Upcoming Events

Troop Meetings

  • Aug 5 to 7 - Packer Night
    Meet at ETC at 8 am Aug 5
  • Aug 16 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Aug 23 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm

Birthdays

  • Collin G

Outings

  • Packer Family Night
    Aug 5-7
  • Planning Lock-In
    Late August
  • Webelos Jamboree
    Sep 16-18
  • Creep-o-ree
    Nov 4-6

Additional Troop Meeting?
We’re looking at adding a 3rd Troop Meeting every month. Currently there are two meetings, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays a month. We’re looking at adding a third on the 3rd Tuesday.

This will allow more time to do Scout stuff other than work on outings and provide more free time.

We will be discussing this at the August 16th meeting.

Summer Camp!
Brian, Alex, Zach, Collin, Ben and Sam spent some of their summer at Camp Long Lake in Project First Class, where they worked on many of the skills needed for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks. Congrats to those who went to summer camp and accomplished over 1/2 the requirements towards their tenderfoot, second, and first class ranks. Troop 4 headquartered in the Trailview campsite, just across the ravine from the Long Lake Dining Hall, a convenient place to be when on ice duty.  This was the first time the boys set up the troop's dining fly, which sheltered them from the July sun and rain on Tuesday.  This was also the first time the boys built a gate for their campsite from pioneer poles lashed together.  To see pictures from camp, go to http://www.pacunits.org/t4/ and look in the Scrapbook.

Troop 4 scouts worked on first aid,  outdoor skills, flag etiquette, and cooking.  On Wednesday, they showed off their skills by cooking in camp.  Breakfast of bacon and scrambled eggs, hot dogs over a fire, or chili from a Dutch oven all taste better outdoors than in the dining hall.  Their Dutch oven dessert didn't win a prize, but I heard that the cinnamon rolls disappeared in seconds.  The boys also earned their Toten Chit, Fireman Chit and Chemical Fuels Chit, which will certainly help out in future camp outs.  They decided to go back next year on the same week, just after the 4th of July, and stay in the same campsite.  We can hardly wait

Packer Family Night
In the spirit of Packer Family Night, Troop 4 made this campout a family affair and invited not only their parents but also our scouting family, the Webelos II den from Pack 163.  The weekend was full of contrasts.  After setting up camp in a rugged woodsy setting, we were off to the city for a football extravaganza.  Before the main event, a stadium full of Packer fans was treated to the Oneida dancers and their Snake Dance.  We watched our Packers scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills in Lambeau Stadium and were treated to a display of synchronized fireworks afterwards before returning to Camp Brown.

Saturday morning the boys worked hard on their rank advancement.  The all tested on the whipping and fusing skills they had learned earlier, something every scout needs to know.  Then they recorded athletic skills as they prepare to improve in these activities.  After working hard and fixing a quick lunch, we all went to Peshtigo to the historic Fire Museum, followed by a treat at Dairy Queen.

Camp Brown is very primitive, with only a block outhouse and water pumped by hand.  There are no overhead nights to spoil the night sky.  After dinner cooked by the boys and songs and stories around the campfire, we went on a dark walk, using no flashlights, to an open spot where we could watch the sky.  We were rewarded by views of the Milky Way, satellites and a couple of shooting stars, and one of the most spectacular meteor sightings any of us had ever seen.  Sunday we tried a new food, Eggs in a Bag, and topped it off with the Dutch oven cinnamon rolls again.

August Planning Lock In
In Late August, Troop 4 will have a lock-in at ETC to plan the upcoming year.

What will you need to bring? Sleeping bag, pillow, a change of clothes, and IDEAS!!

What type of ideas? Fun camping destinations. Interesting museums. Fun activities. Merit badges to work on. Service projects.

Look for more details in an email later in the month.

Share Scouting with a Friend
:”Share Scouting with a Friend” is the theme for fall recruitment this year. Troop 4 will be at Bethesda Elementary one night before school starts (watch for an email on date and time). We will also be at Pack 163’s Pack Meeting September 15th.

Troop 4’s Join Scout troop meeting will be second September (tentatively Sep 20th) troop meeting. Invite any friends you know who would like scouting and their parents to the meeting!
   
Upcoming Meeting Schedule...
Sep 6 - Culver's Night 5-8 pm (Culver's on Sunset)
Sep 13 - Troop Meeting 6:30-8 pm
Sep 15 - Pack 163 Pack Meeting 7 pm (Bethesda School)
Sep 16-18 - Webelos Jamboree
Sep 20 - (Tentative) Troop Meeting & Join Scouts Night 6:30-8 pm
Sep 27 - Troop Meeting 6:30-8 pm
Oct 11 - Troop Meeting 6:30-8 pm
Oct 25 - 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
Heidi Pelrine
   Outings Chair
   544-0398

Open
   Equipment Chair

Open
   Fundraising Chair

Bill Pelrine
   Advancement Chair
   544-0398

Craig Lange
   Pack 163 Liaison

Leaders
 Dean Danner
   Scoutmaster
   542-7002

Ron Baer
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   542-7391

Bill Pelrine
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   544-0398

Patrols
Dragon Slayers Patrol
   ASM: Bill Pelrine

Tiger Patrol
   ASM: Ron Baer

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

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