Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council

Volume 2 - Issue 11

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

March 2006

Troop Calendar

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 Bag Pick-Up
Mar 21 - Troop Meeting
6:30 - 8 pm
Mar 31 - Apr 2 - March Campout
Mar 31 - Spring Popcorn Sale Begins

Birthdays

Outings

March Campout
Mar 31 - Apr 2
Old World Wisconsin Outing
May 12 - 14
Court of Honor
May 14
Summer Camp
July 9 - 15

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

We need all scouts and adults who are going to stay in the Troop to fill out an application. Scouts must also pay their $36 yearly dues. Please have applications and dues turned in by the end of March.

Dues can be taken from your scout account.

Because of a lack of activities, the March campout has been moved from Black River State Forest to Whitewater. Mrs. Pelrine's mother has graciously allowed us the use of her house for our campout.

When: March 31 - April 2, 2006
     Arrive at ETC at 4 pm, March 31st
     Leave ETC at 4:30 pm
     Return to ETC April 2 at approx. 12 pm

Cost: $25 / person

Permission slips and money are DUE March 14, 2006. If you don't have a Class I medical form on file, you need to turn one in. See Liz if you're not sure if we have one or not.

Bring your Swimming Suits. We'll be working on the swimming requirements for First and Second Class.

Spring Popcorn Sale
For any scouts that didn't get the opportunity to sell popcorn in the fall or if you'd like to raise a little more money for your scout account... Troop 4 will be offering you the chance to sell as part of the Council's spring popcorn sale. This is a shorter sale than in the fall. You may begin taking orders March 31st and MUST TURN IN ORDER SHEETS to Liz on April 11th (at the Troop Meeting). Product will be available for pickup on May 9th at the Troop Meeting. Take order sheets will be available from Liz. Remember, all profits from selling go into your scout account.
Pinewood Derby		Scouting for Food
Troop 4 did a great job working at Pack 163's Pinewood Derby. The Cub Scouts had a lot of fun!		Hunger doesn't just happen around Christmas. It is an ongoing problem. Scouting for Food is a Good Turn for America project to help needy families in the Waukesha Area. Bags Out -- Distribution -- is March 11. Bags In -- Pick Up -- is March 18. We need scouts to work both days -- the morning of the 11th or 18th (or both). Scouts who participate earn service hours. Sign-up as to which days you want to work. If you have any questions, Mr. Schramke is coordinating Scouting for Food. More information will be given out at the March 7th and March 14th Troop Meetings.
Pancake Festival
Thank you to EVERYONE who came and worked at the Rotary Pancake Festival!
Meeting Set-Up
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.
Troop 4 Mailing List Keep up to date on what's happening in the troop! Subscribe to the Troop 4 mailing list! Send a plain text email to: with subscribe scout-troop4 in the body of the message		Upcoming Meeting Schedule... Apr 4 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm Apr 9 - Leader Meeting 12:30 pm Apr 11 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm Apr 25 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm Apr 27 - P163 Crossover May 7 - Leader Meeting 12:30 pm May 9 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm May 12 - 14 - Old World Wisconsin Outing May 14 - Court of Honor May 16 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm May 23 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm May 23 - Early Bird Summer Camp Deadline