Troop 4 Newsletter

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

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

August 2007

Upcoming Events
Troop Calendar
  • Aug 14 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Aug 21 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Aug 25 - Fox River Canoe Trip

Birthdays

  • Collin G
  • Conor D

Outings

  • Fox River Canoe Trip
    August 25
  • Webelos Jamboree
    September 15
  • Creep-O-Ree
    November 2-4

Drop Offs
Anything that is due to the Troop can be dropped off at ETC to Liz or Dean's attention weekdays 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Committee Meeting
The (Adult) Leader Picnic will be August 19th at Mr. & Mrs. Danner's House starting at 3 pm.

Next Roundtable: September 5th at 7 pm at Butler Middle School.

August Canoe Outing
Because of conflicts in scheduling, the August Canoe Outing is going to be a one-day outing rather than a campout. We are still going to canoe on the Fox River (completing two sections of the “Canoe the Fox River District”).

We are going to meet at the WCTC Construction Technology Parking Lot at 8:30 am. We want to get going as soon as possible so please don't be late. Lunch will be at Bethesda Park at around 12 pm. If you want to meet and have lunch, you are welcome. We will then canoe again take out where Hwy I crosses the Fox River. Pick up is at Hwy I.

When: August 25, 2007

Where: Meet at WCTC Construction Technology Parking Lot at 8:30 am
          Pick up at Hwy I & the Fox River at 5 pm.

Cost: The cost of this outing depends on how many people are CANOE with us:
          New Lower Fees!
          6 people (minimum): $16/person
          12 people: $12/person
          18 people (maximum): $8/person
          Lunch Only (not canoeing): $5/person

In order to canoe, scouts and adults must have passed the BSA swimmer test as either a Class A or a Class B swimmer. Tests were given during the March Outing and at Summer Camp. Only Class A or Class B swimmers can canoe. If you have not tested yet, see Boni Danner to arrange a test by August 14th.

We need a head count as quickly as possible to give everyone the correct cost. Please have your permissions slips in by August 14th.

2007 Wreath Sale
The last few years, we've had complaints that our wreath sale runs too late and the soccer clubs and other organizations have already gotten the sales. In response, this year's wreath sale will start SEPTEMBER 1st. It will continue throughout September and into October and end at the same time as the Popcorn Sale: October 22nd.

Final Order Forms will be DUE NO LATER THAN THE OCTOBER 23rd Troop Meeting.

This doesn't mean you can slack off, though! Sell early! Sell often!

Order Forms will be available for pick up starting the last week of August (August 27-31) or they will be handed out at the September 11th Troop Meeting. If you pick up your order form, please remember you cannot start selling before September 1st.

Order of the Arrow
Congratulations to Sam D and Ben S! You elected them as the Troop 4 representatives in the Order of the Arrow. Guess what? Mr. Danner was elected into the Order by the Fox River District!

All three of them will be doing their ordeal at the end of August.

Oops - August 7th Meeting

Lost but not Found?
Sometimes... You just need a week to screw your head on straight after vacation. Sorry to everyone who showed up for the August 7th Troop Meeting... Only to find the building locked. We have a large number of items in the Lost and Found. PLEASE look through the box to see if any of it is yours. Unclaimed items by the start of Summer Camp will be donated to local charities or thrown out.

World Scout Jamboree
The 21st World Scout Jamboree was held in the UK at the end of July and beginning of August. Scouts from over 180 countries attended! Every country with Scouting had representatives at the Jamboree!
August's Quiz
  1. In what state is there a city called White House?
  2. How long is the hour hand on London's Big Ben?
  3. What athlete holds the record for most appearances on the Wheaties cereal box?

July's Answers: 1) 25 feet . 2) The male giraffe. 3) By changing colors and body patterns.
Upcoming Event Schedule...
Sep 5 - Round Table 7:15 pm
Sep 11 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Sep 15-16 - Webelos Jamboree
Sep 18 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Sep 25 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Oct 9 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Oct 16 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Oct 23 - 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

(Open)
   Pack 163 Liaison

Bob Grubb
   Chartered Org Rep

Leaders
 Dean Danner
   Scoutmaster
   542-7002

Ron Baer
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   542-7391

Bill Pelrine
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   544-0398

Rick Benkstein
   Assistant Scoutmaster

Patrols
Dragon Slayers Patrol
Wolverines
Flaming Arrows

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

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