Scouting for Food
March 27, 2010

We'll be PICKING UP food this year. Meet at ETC at 9 am and we will leave very shortly thereafter. Sign up at the troop meetings if you plan to attend.

After we've finished collecting the food, we'll be heading right for the outing!

Swimming Pre-Test Outing
March 27-28, 2010

Immediately after Scouting for Food pickup is done, we'll be heading for Camp Indian Trail to spend the night cabin camping. Sunday we'll go to the Whitewater Aquatics Center for our Swimming Pre-Test for Summer Camp. All scouts should attend.

When: March 27-28, 2010
Where: Camp Indian Trails & Whitewater Aquatics Center
Cost: $20 / person

Permission slips are available.

Recharter

At the February 23rd troop meeting, Recharter information was passed out. If you don't have it, see Liz. Please turn in any corrections to your personal information and your $36 yearly dues as soon as possible. Rechartering on-time is the easiest of the requirements for the troop to get Centennial Quality Unit. Recharter packets are due back no later than March 16th.

NYLT Ice Cream Social
March 14, 2010

Interested in being trained to run troop programs? Want to learn advanced leadership skills? Just want to know what NYLT stands for? Attend the NYLT Ice Cream Social on March 14, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Brookfield (Off Barker Road) from 1:30 - 3 pm. The social is free and open to anyone interested in learning about the course. More information is available at the Council Website.

Troop & OA Elections
March 23, 2010

We'll be holding Troop Leadership Elections and OA Elections at the March 23rd Troop Meeting. Anyone interested in holding a leadership position in the troop (patrol leader, senior patrol leader, scribe, etc) should let Mr. Danner know.

Spring Product Sale
March 26 - April 23, 2010

Want to earn some more money for summer camp and outings? The Spring Product Sale is just around the corner. We'll be selling a small selection of popcorn and Winter Wood products. You will receive 40% commission on everything you sell. Fill out an entire sheet (25 orders) and be entered into a drawing for a free week at Long Lake Summer Camp!

Product will be available to pick up for delivery May 15. Sales flyers will be handed out at the March 23rd troop meeting.

Court of Honor

Thank you to everyone for helping to make Sunday's (March 7th) Court of Honor a wonderful event and a fun time for everyone.

Spring OA Conference
May 21 - 23, 2010

The Spring OA Conference will be at Camp Long Lake May 21-23, 2010. Cost is $45 for Ordeal Candidates, $35 for Brotherhood Candidates and $28 for everyone else. Register before May 19 and save $10.

FYI... This is the same weekend as the Troop's Canoe Outing.

Summer Camp
July 25-31, 2010

No, it's not too early to be thinking about Summer Camp. The early bird gets the biggest discount.

The Troop will be going to Camp Long Lake this year, the week of July 25-31, 2010.

There will be a packing day July 24th to pack the trailing including personal gear.

The fee schedule is as follows:
Camp Fees
Pay by Feb 9 $240
Pay by May 11 $260
Regular Fee (by Jun 15) $270
Webelos who crossed over
in 2010 by Jun 15 $240
Last Minute $300

2nd Week by Jun 15 $205

Adult by June 15 $120

The earlier you get your permission slip and money in by, the lower the price of camp. Permission slips are available on the troop website and at troop meetings.

IMPORTANT: The new BSA medical forms are required starting this year. This means everyone will have to fill out a new Medical Form including Part B - the doctor's signature. The new medical forms are only good for 12 months and everyone's form was dated prior to camp last year, meaning new forms are needed this year. If you child needs a physical for a sport: bring the BSA form along and get it signed at the same time. Also, some pharmacies run free health clinics... You may be able to get the forms signed there.