Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council
Volume 2 - Issue 9

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

January 2006

Upcoming Events
Troop Calendar
  • Jan 10 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Jan 15 - Ski Day
  • Jan 17 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Jan 21 - Court of Honor
    12 pm at ETC
  • Jan 21 - District Dinner
    6:30 pm
  • Jan 24 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm

Birthdays

  • Ben S

Outings

  • Council Ski Day
    January 15
  • Winter Camping
    February 3-5
  • Rotary Pancake Festival
    February 18
  • Black River State Forest
    March 31 - April 2
  • Summer Camp
    July 9 - 15

Quick Note
The time of Leader Meetings has change. Instead of 12 pm, they will start at 12:30 pm.

 

Pancake Festival
Once again, the Troop will be working at the Rotary Pancake Festival. The Festival is February 18th. More details and a sign-up sheet will be available later in January.

Permission Slips are up and now available.
Merit badges, requirements and fees.

February Cabin Camp
February’s camp out is winter cabin camping at Camp Long Lake. We’ll be in the Kiwanis Cabin.

When: February 3-5, 2006
      Arrive at ETC at 4 pm, Feb 3 -- Leave approx. 4:30 pm
      Return to ETC, Feb 5th at approx. 12 pm

Cost: $30 / person

Permission Slips and Money is DUE January 24, 2006

Activities will include both INSIDE and OUTSIDE fun. Pack accordingly. A list of what to pack can be found on the troop web site.

January Ski Day @ Sunburst
Reminder to those signed up: January 15, 2006 meet at the ski lodge at Sunburst Ski and Recreation Area at 9:30 am (at ski lodge) -- skiing from 10 am - 4 pm

As this is an outdoor activity, dress appropriately! Hats, gloves, warm jacket. 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. If you’re interested, see the Scoutmaster about getting a Blue Card AND talk to a merit badge councilor BEFORE January 15th.

Wreath & Popcorn Sale
The money each scout earned through the wreath or popcorn sale has been added to their Scout Accounts. Emails with their balance will soon be sent. You can also email Liz directly and she’ll tell you how much you have.

Money in Scout Accounts can be used for troop activities -- such as outings and summer camp.

Railroad Merit Badge Clinic
Lionel Railroad Club (2721 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin) is offering a Railroad Merit Badge Clinic for any interested scouts February 25, 2006. Clinic Runs from 8 am - 2 pm and costs $7.

If you are interested in more information, see Liz. Space is limited.

Congratulations!
Troop elections were held at the end of last year. The Troop Committee was presented with the results of the elections at their January Meeting.

It has been decided to combine the two patrols into one: the Dragon Slayers. Because of this, a new position was added: Assistant Patrol Leader.

Senior Patrol Leader -- Brian K
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader -- Henry P
Patrol Leader -- Alex B
Assistant Patrol Leader -- Collin G
Troop Guide -- Zach S
Trainers -- Sam D & Ben S
Quartermasters -- Chris J & Dom M

Scribe & Chaplain Aide will rotate by outing to give every boy a chance to try the positions.

Congratulations everyone.

Pinewood Derby
Pack 163’s Pinewood Derby is February 10th. The Troop is going to help run their races.

At the February 7th Troop Meeting, we will be training how to run the track and software. We will also be running some races! Everyone is invited to BRING THEIR OLD CARS to run and have some fun!

Meeting Set-Up
Starting with the Jan 17 Troop Meeting, we are asking Scouts to come a half-hour early and stay a half-hour late to help set up, & clean up the meeting space. Every hour worked (that’s one meeting’s set-up/clean-up) is an hour of Troop Service. Each hour of Troop Service will enter you in a drawing for prizes at the Court of Honors.

Sign-up for which meetings you would like to help set-up/clean-up.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule...
Feb 3-5 - Winter Cabin Camp
Feb 7 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Feb 10 - P163 Pinewood Derby
Feb 12 - Leader Meeting 12:30 pm
Feb 14 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Feb 18 - Rotary Pancake Festival
Feb 21 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Mar 7 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Mar 11 - Scouting for Food bag distribution
Mar 12 - Leader Meeting 12:30 pm
Mar 14 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Mar 18 - Scouting for Food pick up
Mar 21 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Mar 31 - Apr 2 - Black River Falls Camp Out		  

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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.