Hello Troop 1!
The Patrol Leader's Council met last week and has set plans for the next month of meetings. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are planned to occur at Minnehaha United Methodist Church at 6:30 PM.
The PLC would like to have time for a game at the end of the meetings, which cannot happen unless we meet on time and start on time - Do Your Best to help make this happen!
This is a long list of plans so PLEASE read carefully.
Monday July 15: Tomahawk Camp Preparation and Patrol Box Party.
Come ready to help the troop get our gear in shape for summer camp! For those attending camp, we will have some reminders, packing information, and required camp safety discussion. We will also be working on checking Troop gear and ensuring all 4 patrol boxes are fully stocked and ready for camp.
Note to adults who are attending camp: One of those patrol boxes is for us. Wouldn't be a bad idea to lend a hand in checking it, as directed by the Troop quartermasters!
Monday July 22: No meeting - most of the Troop will be at Tomahawk.
Monday July 29: Canoeing Merit Badge and BWCA Crew B Pre-Trip Planning, meeting at Lake Nokomis small beach.
BWCA Crew B members will be discussing plans for their upcoming trip and locking in their crew positions and food menu. Other Scouts will be working on Canoeing Merit Badge. For BWCA Crew B members who want to work on Canoeing, pick up a blue card from me and work through remaining requirements on your trip!
Monday August 5: Troop Elections, First Class First Aid, and BWCA Crew B Gear Check.
Come ready to vote for your new Troop leadership - if you want to run for Senior Patrol Leader or Assistant SPL, be prepared to deliver a short speech (1 minute or less!) to convince your peers you are the right Scout for the job! We'll also elect Patrol Leaders and other key positions.
BWCA Crew B attendees will be picking up Troop gear needed for their trip (Duluth packs, stoves, first aid kit, tents, cookware) and ensuring all is good to go.
Scouts who need first aid requirements signed off will work with older Scouts to complete them. For those at Star rank, remember that a Life requirement can be satisfied by teaching these skills to another scout using the EDGE method - come prepared!
- Important note: August 5 is the cutoff date for advancement requirements for the Court of Honor.If you are working on completing a badge or rank, make sure you have turned in the appropriate completion records to our Advancement Chair by this date!
- Running for a position, but will not be able to attend?
Let your SPL and Scoutmaster know your intent to run so that we
can ensure you are on the ballot!
Monday August 12: First Class Knots and Lashings and Court of Honor Prep.
With BWCA Crew B still on the water, we will focus on helping our newer Scouts complete advancement requirements and discuss with the Hot Dogs what a Court of Honor is and how it works in the Troop. (If no one needs knots and lashings, we'll work on a different advancement item!)
Monday August 19: Court of Honor.
Wear your best Class A uniform and bring a treat to share if you wish - we have a LOT of advancement to recognize! Multiple ranks and many, many Merit Badges. We will also swear in our new Troop leadership. For those on our two High Adventure crews to BWCA, please Be Prepared to provide narration for a slide show of photos from the trips!
Monday August 26: Patrol Leader's Council. Our newly-elected leaders will meet to plan the next month of activities.
Good Scouting!
