Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council
Volume 2 - Issue 8

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

December 2005

Upcoming Events
Troop Calendar
  • Dec 3 - First Aid Merit Badge Clinic
  • Dec 11 - Swimming
  • Dec 13 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Dec 20 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm

Outings

  • Council Ski Day
    January 15
  • Winter Cabin Camping
    February 3-5
  • Black River State Forest
    March 31 - April 2

January Ski Day @ Sunburst
January's outing is going skiing at Sunburst with the Potawatomi Area Council!

When: Sunday, January 15, 2006
Where: Sunburst Ski and Recreation Area - Meet at ski lodge)
Time: Meet at 9:30 am (at ski lodge) -- skiing from 10 am - 4 pm
Cost: Lift ticket, Lesson & Ski Rental = $33 / person
          Lift ticket & Lesson = $30 / person (you provide the skis)
          Lunch is NOT included. Nor are snacks and drinks.

Families are welcome!

What to Bring? As this is an outdoor activity, dress appropriately! Hats, gloves, warm jacket. Dress to stay warm. If you are going to use your own equipment, bring it! Review the Cold Weather Clothing Checklist in the Scout Handbook (p. 204 & 322-324).

Start earning your SNOW SPORTS MERIT BADGE! This event qualifies for the Snow Sports Merit Badge (Downhill or Alpine Skiing). If you're interested, see the Scoutmaster about getting a Blue Card. You'll have to read the Introduction and Downhill Skiing section of the Merit Badge Booklet AND talk to a merit badge councilor BEFORE January 15th.

If you have any questions, see Craig Lange. He and Greg Schwartz have volunteered to coordinate this event.

Permission slips, money and medical forms are DUE DECEMBER 20th. We apologize for the short notice.

First Aid Merit Badge Clinic
We had eight boys at the First Aid Merit Badge Clinic on December 3rd. The boys completed 5 of the requirements for their First Aid Merit Badge!!

The troop is going to get the person who ran the clinic to come to a troop meeting sometime in the winter/spring to finish up the merit badge.

We also have the Blue Cards for any boys who attended back with the requirements they finished signed off.

Wreath & Popcorn Sale
We're just about done with the wreath and popcorn sale stuff.

PLEASE BRING THE REMAINING MONEY TO THE DECEMBER 20 TROOP MEETING.

I will be adding Scout earnings to their Scout Accounts only after all the money has been collected. Statements of how much is in your Scout Account will be sent out at the beginning of 2006.

If you aren't sure if you owe any additional money, email Liz.

Emergency Preparedness
Earn the Emergency Preparedness Award.

Requirements:
Participate in creating an emergency plan for your home and for your troop's scouting activities. Be sure you know the details of both emergency plans.
Earn the FIRST AID or EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS merit badge.
With your troop, including the leaders, participate in emergency preparedness training conducted by community emergency preparedness agencies.

The Award:
When a scout has fulfilled the requirements, a completed application is submitted to the Council. Upon approval, an Emergency Preparedness pin is awarded. The pin may be worn on civilian clothing or the uniform (centered on the left pocket flap).

See the Scoutmaster or Mr. Lange for more details or to sign up.

Swimming

The boys had oceans of fun at the Country Springs Water Park on Sunday, December 11th.

There were 8 boys there, which included three guests! Two potential new scouts!

  

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Upcoming Meeting Schedule...

Jan 10 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Jan 15 - Ski Outing
Jan 17 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Jan 21 - Court of Honor
Jan 24 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Feb 3-5 - Winter Cabin Camp
Feb 7 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Feb 9 & 10 - P163 Pinewood Derby
Feb 12 - Leader Meeting 12 pm
Feb 14 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Feb 21 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Feb 23 - Council Dinner

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

Jim Schramke
   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.