Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council
Volume 3 - Issue 1

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

May 2006

Upcoming Events
Troop Calendar
  • May 9 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • May 12-14
    Old World Wisconsin Campout
  • May 14 - Court of Honor
    At Campout
    12 - 2 pm
  • May 16 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • May 23 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm

Birthdays

  • Jacob D
  • Zach S
  • Alex B

Outings

  • Old World Wisconsin Outing
    May 12 - 14
  • May Court of Honor
    May 14
  • June Campout
    June 2-4
  • Summer Camp
    July 9 - 15

Advancement
Second Class
  • Alex B
  • Sam D
  • Collin G
  • Brian K
  • Ben S

Summer Camp!
Hey, guys! This is a reminder for those who haven't signed up for Summer Camp yet!

We've got a bunch of you that have signed up to work on merit badges at camp, but haven't signed up to attend.

If you're going to camp, we need you to get your permission slip turned in by MAY 23 (the sooner the better, really) so we can reserve your place for working on the merit badges.

Old World Wisconsin Campout
Reminder to everyone! The May campout is May 12-14! New Scouts -- We need a Class 1 medical form filled out as well, forms are available from Liz or on-line.

Where: Camping in Kettle Moraine South State Park
              (Directions will be provided for the Court of Honor)
When: May 12 - 14, 2006
Time: Arrive at ETC at 4 pm, leave ETC at 4:30 pm
Cost: $25 / scout
Permission Slip

But wait... What about pick-up at the end?

Come see our campsite at the May Court of Honor!

Please join us for a Mother's Day Lunch & Court of Honor on Sunday, May 14th. Lunch starts at 12 pm. Program starts at 1pm. We should be done by 2 pm. Cost: $1 / person (cost included for scouts who go on the outing)

June Campout
Do to circumstances beyond our control we are not going to be able to participate in the St. John Neumann's Parish festival on June 3rd in the way that we had promised everyone. Tentatively, this would be a great opportunity for everyone to start to work on a Cycling Merit Badge which is an Eagle Merit Badge.

We are still planning on having a campout this weekend -- June 2-4. Only the activity and location (possibly) have changed. More will be discussed at the Troop Meetings.

Spring Popcorn Sale

  

Minnow Judges Needed
Popcorn is available for pickup at the May 9 Troop Meeting.

We would like all remaining money handed for popcorn handed back in at the May 16th Troop Meeting.

Earnings from the popcorn sale will be deposited to your Scout Accounts after all money is turned in. Statements on balances in Scout Accounts will be available at the May 23rd Troop Meeting.

   Pack 163 is looking for 2-4 scouts to judge the Minnow Races at their May Pack Meeting.

Date: Thursday, May 18
Time: 6:45 - 8ish pm
Where: Bethesda School

Sign-up sheet is available. Earn an hour of service!

Did you know...?
Uniforms are no longer referred to by the letters “A” and “B”. The Class A uniform is now called the “Official” uniform. The Class b is the “Activity” uniform.

Because each Troop designs and sanctions the activity uniform, the Boy Scout salute is still used when wearing it. Troop 4's activity uniform is the troop T-shirt.

Camping Reminders
AIR MATTRESSES
If you are planning on bringing an air mattress on outings... Remember, there can be up to 3 boys in a tent. If your air mattress is bigger than a sleeping bag you may end up sharing. If this gets to be a problem, the air mattress will be removed from the tent.

FIRST-AID KITS
Everyone is encouraged to bring their personal first-aid kit on outings. Remember to check it before each outing to make sure it's stocked. Medicine, however, cannot be kept in the tents... There is a troop box for medications. New Scouts... Don't worry if you don't have a personal first-aid kit yet. One of the activities you'll do this summer is to make one.

TRAILER
Chris J (one of the Troop Quartermasters) did an excellent job cleaning the trailer. Thanks to everyone who helped. You can help by keeping the trailer clean and organized when using it.

Upcoming Meeting Schedule...
May 23 - Early Bird Summer Camp Deadline
Jun 2 - 4 - June Campout
Jun 13 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Jun 20 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Jun 25 - Leader Meeting 12:30 pm
Jun 27 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Jun 27 - Summer Camp Deadline
Jul 7 & 8 - Trailer Packing for Summer Camp (Time TBA)
Jul 9-15 - Summer Camp
Jul 18 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Jul 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

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

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

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