We'll be finishing up with our First Aid theme with some Scenarios & Games.
There will not be a meeting next week (President's day)
Service Patrol - Eggos & Good
Program Patrol - Flying Penguins
Committee UpdateThere will be a committee meeting Monday 10 February 6:30-8:00 MUMC
Any adult wishing to get involved with helping to run the "business" of the troop, is encouraged to attend.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS1- Troop Fundraisers are NOT service hours
Time during Troop fundraising activities will not count as toward advancement service hour requirements. Service hours need done outside these events. Fundraisers are a necessary activity for our unit, all Troop 1 scouts will be expected to participate in fundraisers.
2- Responsibilities and expectations of signing off requirements
Signing off a handbook means a scout has mastered the content; NOT simply done it once.
Mrs. Barber will meet with each First Class and above scout to discuss the responsibilities and expectations of signing off requirements for advancement.
Many Point Update • Summer Camp
Program Sign-Up Due March 24 (after Court of Honor)
Many Point runs Sunday to Saturday, a bit different than Tomahawk. That's not all that's different. Northern Star Council has worked hard to ensure these summer camps are unique.
We'll be staying at Two Harbors campsite in Voyageur Sub-Camp. Different than summers at Tomahawk when we ate in the dining hall, we'll be cooking as patrols, and preparing all of our meals at our campsite.
Youth Leadership at Camp
Being SPL at Many Point is a crown jewel of leadership - akin to being crew chief at Philmont. Tomahawk is more of a Troop-based experience and SPL is in charge at camp. Many Point ratchets this up a notch with our patrol-based camping and cooking. Patrol Leader and SPL become the most important jobs. PLs make camp happen in camp, and SPL makes camp happen throughout the Sub-Camp. One thing that will make this camp a success is strong youth leadership. Getting to lead "non-stop" for a week is an awesome opportunity. Start thinking now about if you're interested in being Patrol Leader SPL for this experience. SPL attends a daily leadership class instead of 1 merit badge session. Elections for this will be in June.
Troop 1 Summer Camp Adult Survey - We're trying to figure out exactly which adults will be in camp, when they'll be there, and our ability to transport Scouts to and from camp. If we're unable to come up with enough adults to transport our Troop, we'll need to add an expense of bus or van rental.
Family Camp - If you'd like to have a family vacation while your scout is at Camp, consider Family camp. By all reports its an awesome time. They have cabins stocked with kitchen items, you bring the food. There are also RV sites and tent sites. They provide program, lots of program. The Troop would invite you over to camp for dinner and an evening campfire, at least once during the week. If you're interested, don't hesitate to make your reservations, these openings will fill up fast.
Older Scout Program • These are awarded by age and rank.
There are three tiers of unique programming for "Older Scouts"
Tier 1 (Scouts entering 8th grade) - a single evening/afternoon opportunity.
Tier 2 (Scouts entering 9th grade) - a single day-long adventure. You can
Teir 3 (Scouts entering 9th grade) - a weeklong high-adventure each day in the mornings.
Program Sign-Up is open!!!
Due March 24 (Tuesday after Court of Honor)
Start working on your loon calls!
Upcoming 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) - TODAY
Feb. 9 - Wild Mountain - TODAYMar. 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 details this week - look for an email Wednesday.
RAD Zoo
We'll be attending an overnighter at the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo in Owatonna on Friday night, March 20- Saturday Morning March 21. We'll follow our stay with some service at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan, returning to MUMC by 11am.
We will be visiting their new location in the Owatonna outlet mall. They will have just moved in so we'll be one of the first groups they host in their new space.
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.
This camp open to AoL scouts (aka Electric Llamas), and families.
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
Sign-Up due March 24 Do some research above.
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). Sign-Up in March.
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, tell them Troop 1 sent you.
Needlefamily snagged our permit for Round Lake EP52 in early July - heading back to the fabled 465-rod portage onto Tuscarora!
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 overdue! - this will come from Scout Accounts - contact treasurer, Jen Newberg, with any concerns. Our deposit check to Philmont is in the mail.
• $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.
We'll be attending an overnighter at the Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo in Owatonna on Friday night, March 20- Saturday Morning March 21. We'll follow our stay with some service at Feed My Starving Children in Eagan, returning to MUMC by 11am.
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.
This camp open to AoL scouts (aka Electric Llamas), and families.
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
Sign-Up due March 24 Do some research above.
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). Sign-Up in March.
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, tell them Troop 1 sent you.
Needlefamily snagged our permit for Round Lake EP52 in early July - heading back to the fabled 465-rod portage onto Tuscarora!
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 overdue! - this will come from Scout Accounts - contact treasurer, Jen Newberg, with any concerns. Our deposit check to Philmont is in the mail.
• $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
Subscribe to the Troop 1 Calendar
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 • Axe & the Trees
The Forest was shrinking, but the trees continued voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because her handle was made of wood, she was one of them.
Make every attempt to become aware of who your representatives are. In a democracy, we elect representatives, not our "rulers." Observe their nature, their actions, their words, their intent - are they who they claim to be?
A version of this fable has been attributed to Aesop and others. I'm not sure of its original source, but it's an old tale.
The Forest was shrinking, but the trees continued voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because her handle was made of wood, she was one of them.
Make every attempt to become aware of who your representatives are. In a democracy, we elect representatives, not our "rulers." Observe their nature, their actions, their words, their intent - are they who they claim to be?
A version of this fable has been attributed to Aesop and others. I'm not sure of its original source, but it's an old tale.
