The PLC will be planning and preparing for our next several troop meetings as we move through February, Snow Base, and into our RAD Zoo trip in March. Quartermasters and the remainder of the troop will NOT need to be meeting. Future PLC dates will include a quartermasters meeting.
Troop Committee will also be meeting. Feel free to attend if you want to learn more about how troop 1 works or how you can help.
Weekend Review: Lots Success on the Hill
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| PC: Hillary Oppmann |
We ate super-well, thanks to Mr. Hoffman for his culinary prowess and to Amie Jones for helping prep dinner back at camp.
It was great to host the AoL scouts aka. Electric Llamas. We shared a lot of quality time and our scouts did a nice job mentoring. They'll be a great addition to the troop. We'll invite them again to the RAD zoo. With that, we had lots of new Troop 1 adults and soon-to-be-new-to-Troop 1 adults at camp. Thanks to all.
Other Down Hill Ski Opportunities
Several of the local hills have "Scout Days" with discounted rates. I've compiled a list of below. Patrols and/or Scouts interested might coordinate an activity.
The Trollhaugen Scout events usually feature Snow Sports Merit Badge (check with the scouts that earned it if you're interested.
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
Snow Base
We are sending these scouts to Snow Base Feb 21-23.
More info soon.
RAD Zoo
Many Scouts have been working on Reptil and Amphibian Study MB. Last year we hosted a counselor before our trip and many scouts have been caring for reptiles or studying them over the past year. If you're interested in completing the Merit Badge,
We may be able to cover many requirements at the RAD Zoo.
Merit Badge Workbook
Merit Badge Pamphlet
Sign up is now Live. Registration will close Monday, 16 March.
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
We will have a Sign-Up ASAP, please keep your eyes open.
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 are open 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 and We've made our first Deposit.
Local training Hikes will commence soon.
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 2 alternate scouts on the list. Also if you're not on the list for 2021, it looks like we might have interest in a 2022 trek.
Upcoming Schedule
Scoutmaster Minute • Trust
When you throw babies in the air, they laugh because they know you will catch them.
That’s TRUST. A Scout is Trust-worthy. When people see you in uniform or hear that you're a Scout, they don't know everything that entails, but they know some things. They know you're honest and they can trust in you.
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 • Trust
That’s TRUST. A Scout is Trust-worthy. When people see you in uniform or hear that you're a Scout, they don't know everything that entails, but they know some things. They know you're honest and they can trust in you.
