P163 Crossover

April 24, 2009

We NEED boys for this as we are the ENTIRE crossover portion of the program, including the telling of a tale (who wants to act the part of the chief and wear the headdress?). We will practice the ceremony at the April 21 troop meeting. This will include speaking parts which will qualify for portions of the Communications Merit Badge. This is a Class A uniform activity (as complete Class A as you have -- shirt, scarf, pants, merit badge sash, etc).

April Outing

April 25, 2009

DATE CHANGE! First, the date of the April outing as changed to April 25, 2009. It will be a one-day outing. What is the outing? We'll be going to the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois.

Cost: $25 / person.
When: April 25, 2009
Time: Meet at ETC at 8:15 AM. Depart promptly at 8:30 AM. Return to ETC around 6:30 PM.

The cost includes transportation, general admission, the Sue exhibit, the Evolving Planet exhibit, and 1 special exhibit such as “Real Pirates” plus all the other cultures, mammals, birds, plants, gems, minerals, etc. Take a look at your merit badges as some of these exhibits will satisfy some requirements.

No food is included in the cost. Bring money to buy your own lunch at the Museum. You can also bring snacks for in the car. Since this is a one-day outing, no gear is required.

Bring your student ID and wear your Class A uniforms.

May Round Table

May 6, 2009

It's the last Round Table of the school year and you know what that means! OA Cookout and Troop Dessert contest! We need scouts to sign up to attend to cook a dessert for the contest. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come!

A sign up will be available at the April troop meetings.

Cost of eating: $5

May Bike Outing

May 16-17, 2009

The May Bike Outing is coming up quickly. Gets your bikes cleaned, oiled and ready to ride! Everyone riding a bike on the outing MUST have a bike helmet. We will be working on requirements for the Biking Merit Badge also.

OA Spring Conference

May 29-31, 2009

All OA Members are invited to the OA Spring Conference, held at Camp Long Lake the weekend of May 29-31, 2009. If you were called out at Summer Camp last year, but haven't had your Ordeal this is your last chance to do so -- if you don't have your Ordeal now, you'll have to be Elected again.

Cost for Ordeal Candidates: $50 (includes OA book, sash, lodge bolo and other materials)
Cost for Brotherhood Candidates: $40 (includes OA sash and other materials)
Cost for all others: $28
Sign up by May 15 and get a $10 discount. (Sign up at the door and it costs an extra $10).

St. John Neumann Festival

May 29-31, 2009

We'll be working the flush tank at the St. John Neumann Parish Festival again this year. Sign-ups will be available at troop meetings starting at the end of April.

June Canoe Trip

June 14-16, 2009

In addition to canoeing there are many other activities, including: fishing, hiking, and wildlife spotting. We'll be camping at Wildcat Mt. State Park near Ontario, WI. Watch for more details next month.

National Jamboree

July 26 to August 4, 2010

You can only attend as a part of the Council Contingent. Applications to attend are ALREADY being taken by the Council. There are only 72 spaces for scouts, so you need to sign up NOW if you want to go. For more information: http://www.pacbsa.org/documents/JamboInformationSheet082008.pdf

Pine Tree NYLT

June 28 - July 3, 2009

What is Pine Tree? Pine Tree is National Youth Leadership Training -- strengthen your skills, improve your knowledge and become a better leader! Scouts describe it as Fun, Challenge, Adventure, Learning, Excitement.

Who's eligible? Scouts must be 13 years old by Jan 1, 2009, be First Class rank, and have at least one year of Boy Scout summer camp.

How much is it? $220 if paid in full by March 16. Otherwise it's the same as Camp Long Lake summer camp ($280 if paying at the door).

See Mr. Danner if you're interested!