Instead of a meeting, find a way to do some service. Shovel out the end of your neighbor's driveway, the fire hydrants, the storm drains, volunteer somewhere.
SKI CAMP is coming this Friday.
See registration here. We've got a great crew. Look for a detailed email by Thursday.
In the meantime, if you're not on the list but should be let me know ASAP! Also, very important, let me know of any dietary restrictions by Tuesday. Mr. Hoffman will be our grub master and head chef for the weekend.
Ski Campers interested in Snow Sports MB
Here's a link to the Worksheet
Here's a link to a scan of the MB pamphlet
Next Week • PLC Meeting • MUMC
Other Down Hill Ski Opportunities
The best way to make winter in MN tolerable is to embrace the 6 months of winter with great activities. If you like to downhill Ski, skiing with Scouts can be a little cheaper and more fun.
Several of the local hills have "Scout Days" with discounted rates. I've compiled a list of below. Obviously, as a troop, we're going to Trollhaugen for Ski Camp this Saturday, January 25, but if you're interested in other days, I've made a list below.
Patrols and/or Scouts interested might coordinate an activity.
The Trollhaugen Scout events usually feature Snow Sports Merit Badge (see above).
Feb. 9 - Trollhaugen (MB offered)
Feb. 9 - Wild Mountain
Mar. 1 - Trollhaugen (MB offered)
Mar. 6 - Buck Hill Overnight w/ Northern Star Council
Mar. 8 - Trollhaugen (MB offered)
Mar. 14 - Hyland Hills (MB offered)
Mar. 15 - Wild Mountain
SUMMER PLANNING
Attending Summer Camp is a highlight of summer for most scouts. This year we'll be up north in Pondsford, MN near the Mississippi Headwaters at Camp Many Point. We like as much of the troop to attend Summer Camp as possible. Not only is it a great time to be with friends doing things scouts do, but it's also a great adventure and a fantastic opportunity for advancement. Younger scouts will work on First Class adventure and older scouts will work on a variety of Merit Badges. Cooking is done at our campsite by patrol. We haven't been to Many Point in several years and are excited to go back. Please mark your calendars now.
Also, we should know the dates of the SHT trip before Winter Break.
Summer Camp - August 9-15, Camp Many Point
Superior Hiking Trail - 27 June 2020 - Weds 1- July or Thursday, 2 July 2020
(there could be a second or third crew that decides to go another time, depending on adult availability).
BWCA - We're not going as a troop this year but permits open on Wednesday if you're going to plan a DIY family trip. If you're looking for an outfitter, I can't recommend North Country Canoe Outfitters highly enough.
Philmont 2021 Expedition 716-102
We won a 12-Day Philmont expedition.
We will leave Minneapolis 7/15/2021 and drive to Kansas City for an overnight train ride on the Amtrak. We will arrive at Philmont on: 7/16/2021 and will depart from Philmont on 7/28/2021. Arriving back in Minneapolis 7/29/2021
The 12-Day Reservation fee for Philmont is $1,065.00/person + Travel and other costs with payment schedule as follows:
• $100.00/person deposit is due! - this will come from Scout Accounts - contact treasurer, Jen Newberg, with any concerns. We have to have our check to Philmont by Jan 31.
• $482.50/person due 9/1/2020
• $482.50/person due 2/1/2021
• Balance (for Transportation, etc) due 5/1/2021
Current Crew - If your availability changes, let us know, asap. We have 1 alternate scout on the list. Also if you're not on the list for 2021, it looks like we might have interest in a 2022 trek.
BSA Troop 1 Facebook Group
For those of you on Facebook, feel please join our closed group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnt3001/
Scoutmaster Minute • Faith
This is an inspiring story somebody recently sent to me.
