If the forecast snow continues tonight, and school is canceled, I am sure we can count on our Troop 1 Scouts to be up and shoveling, making quinzee piles, having epic snowball wars, etc.
If snow tapers off and the roads seem safe by 5pm, we might still meet. I'll make a call by 4pm and notify everybody via email.
We will be continuing High Adventure proposals! Last week we heard about ideas for another BWCA trip, a train trip to Zion NP and some other ideas. All these ideas need a bit more detail before we could vote.
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
Also, Elections for Positions of Responsibility. If you'd like to run for SPL, or PL, this is your chance. Check your calendars because these office's will be held: Feb, March, April.
Overview of PoRs.
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
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
Snow Base • Feb 22-24, 2019
Tomahawk Scout Reservation
Snow Base Roster is already set but we have room for one more, if you're interested let me know ASAP. Oliver has to cancel because his LEGO League Robot team made it to State. Specific details have been sent to participants. Again, we have one opening - let me know if you'd like to go.
Tomahawk Scout Reservation
Snow Base Roster is already set but we have room for one more, if you're interested let me know ASAP. Oliver has to cancel because his LEGO League Robot team made it to State. Specific details have been sent to participants. Again, we have one opening - let me know if you'd like to go.
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
Feb 4 - Troop Meeting (Hobby Fair)
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 23 - Service at MUMC 7:30am-9am • Help with mini-harvest.
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/
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
Feb 4 - Troop Meeting (Hobby Fair)
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 23 - Service at MUMC 7:30am-9am • Help with mini-harvest.
Feb 25 - Troop Meeting (Pinewood Derby Workshop/ help pack)
Mar 4 - Troop Meeting
Longer List of Troop ActivitesScouting 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/
Scoutmaster's Minute
There were three fishes living in a pond. These fishes were friends and practically did everything together. One day, a fisherman came across the pond and was delighted to see so many fishes. He invited fellow fishermen, and they made plans to cast the nets.
The wisest of the fishes made plans to find a different pond. The second fish agreed, but the third fish said that the pond was home and he wouldn't leave. The third fish further said that there had never been any danger in the pond and believed the other fishes to be cowards.
The first two fish were unable to convince their friend, and so they decided to part ways.
The next day, when the fishermen cast their nets, the first two fishes escaped and the third was caught. He'd been unable to identify and act upon the problem and was now paying the price of neglecting danger.
I think we’ve all had a similar experience, so some degree. It’s important to recognize almost every problem is different, and has a unique solution. What do you do when faced with a problem?
