Monday, January 21, 2019

21 January 2019

Troop Meeting - Monday, 1/21 6:30-8:00
Traditionally, we don't meet if MPS has no school, but the PLC decided that with everything going on in February, it'd be a good idea to have a meeting. 

I look forward to hearing High Adventure proposals!
Notice, there was a change to previously scheduled High Adventure dates. If this presents a problem please let us know immediately. 
Previously scheduled July 7 - 13
Currently Schedule August 11-18

Congratulations to Zach Jones for being nearly complete with his requirements for Eagle Scout. Submitting paperwork and successful completion of his Board of Review are all that remain.

Ski Camp • Feb 8-10, 2019
Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp / Trollhaugen
Peterson Cabins 1 & 2

Troop 1 will be hosting the Arrow of Light Scouts and their Akelas. They'll be sleeping and eating with the troop for the entire weekend. (please register for camp with the troop).

Sleeping inside at Fred C. Andersen in the Peterson Cabins 1 & 2
Rough Schedule:
Friday, Feb 8 - Meet at MUMC 6:00 (eat dinner beforehand or pack a sack, we won't be stopping). On the road by 6:30 for an estimated 7:30 arrival. 
Saturday Breakfast in Camp, 9:00 drive to Trollhaugen (about 30 minutes)
Saturday - 9:30 arrival at Trollhaugen, Ski all day, Return to Fred C about 6 pm 
Louis Hoffman and Eddie McDonald stay back and cook for the day! Thanks, Guys!
Saturday Dinner is provided back in camp. 
Saturday Lunch is "on your own" at the Ski Chalet. 
Bring money or decide with your patrol to pack lunches in advance (You might still want money for hot cocoa). $15-$20 should get you hot cocoa and lunch. Here's their Menu.

Ski Camp costs more than most camps, but we get a group discount on lift tickets and equipment. The cost breakdown is below. 
• Camp Food $10 -Friday Cracker Barrel, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Dinner, Sunday Breakfast
• Lift Ticket - $36 Scouts / $40 Adult 
• Skis or Snowboard, Boots, Poles, Helmet - $20 
• Beginner Ski or Snowboard Lessons - Free
Register here -  Registration will Close Feb 4. 

Current Ski Camp Crew - https://goo.gl/gXaUZ1

NamePatrol
Will NewellGood
Stuart ChampionGood
Alex BarberGood
Oliver NeedlemanGood
Liam McDonaldFlying Penguin
Soren LewandowskiFlying Penguin
Nicholas BrownBacon
Jack BowmanBacon
Thomas NewellArrow of Light
Jonah MayerArrow of Light
Noah MayerArrow of Light
Eddie McDonaldAdult - (Loon)
Ruth Wikoff-JonesAdult - (Loon)
Tuesdae CollopyAdult - (Loon)
Zach JonesAdult - (Loon)
Craig and Alex KarlenAdult - (Loon)

Snow Base • Feb 22-24, 2019 
Tomahawk Scout Reservation 
Snow Base Roster is already set as our reservations have been made. 

Specific details have been sent to participants. 

SCOUT NAMEPatrol
Aidan GuineyBacon
Toby EichtenBacon
Nick MooreBacon
Theo HoldsworthFlying Penguin
Ellis NewbergFlying Penguin
Soren LewandowskiFlying Penguin
Warren ParkerGood
Lucien Randolph-TarrantGood
Oliver NeedlemanGood
Will NewellGood
Stuart ChampionGood
Corey NeedlemanLoon - 8
Tuesdae CollopyLoon - 8

Reptile Amphibian Discovery Zoo • Mar 9-10, 2019
Sign Up - https://goo.gl/forms/BDEaB3qgl3MUIfZq1
Saturday Morning until Sunday Morning. Saturday we'll spend the day hiking and then head to RAD Zoo for supper, evening program and sleeping (indoors). 
Reptile and Amphibian Study MB pamphlet. You may want to read it if you're going for the MB. 
Here's a helpful worksheet

Upcoming Schedule
Jan 28 - Troop Meeting (elections)
Feb 4 - Troop Meeting
Feb 8-10 - Ski Camp @ Fred C. Andersen / Trollhaugen
Feb 11 - PLC Meeting - NEW PLC
Feb 18 - NO Troop Meeting
Feb 22-24 - Snow Base at Tomahawk
Feb 25 - Troop Meeting (Pinewood Derby Workshop/ help pack)
Mar  4 - Troop Meeting
Longer List of Troop Activites

Scouting Mobile App
BSA’s Information Technology Group, along with many volunteer beta testers, are excited to announce the new Scouting mobile app, which is now available for both iPhone and Android devices.
You can search for “Scouting BSA,” or click these direct links to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Scouting Mobile App makes it easier than ever for youth and their parents to view and track advancement in the Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting programs—as well as youth recognition in the Venturing program. The app pulls existing advancement data straight from Scoutbook for viewing on an enhanced user interface. 

No cell service? No problem! If your Scouting Adventures take you off the grid, this app’s offline capability allows parents and youth (13 and older) to access advancement data anywhere at any time. 

Once the app is downloaded, parents and youth should use their Scoutbook credentials to login. If you don’t have a Scoutbook account yet, visit Scoutbook.com to create one. 

BSA Troop 1 Facebook Group
For those of you on Facebook, feel please join our closed group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnt3001/