Troop 4 Newsletter
Prairie Fox District - Potawatomi Area Council Volume 20 - Issue 5
http://www.pacunits.org/t4/ May 2023

Upcoming Events

May 2023
2... PLC Meeting 6:30 pm
3... Roundtable 7 pm
5-7 B&G... High Cliff Outing
9... OA Elections & Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
14... Committee Meeting 6:30 pm
16... Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
23... Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
30... SJN Service Night 6:30 pm

June 2023
2-4... G... Scouting the Zoo Outing
6... PLC Meeting 6:30 pm
11-16... NYLT Course
13... Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
20... Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
24... Summer Camp Trailer Pack & Bag Drop
24... Committee Meeting
25-Jul 1... B&G... Summer Camp

July 2023
11... Highway Clean Up 6:30
18... Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
25... Troop Meeting 6:30 pm
28-30...B&G... EAA Outing
 

4B & 4G High Cliff Camp & Cook-Off
May 5-7, 2023

4B & 4G will be heading to High Cliff State Park for a fun weekend of camping and a Scout Cook-Off competition on Saturday.

Cost: $30 / person. Sign up by May 1

4G Scouting the Zoo
June 2-4, 2023

4G will be participating in this year’s Scouting the Zoo! They will be spending the weekend at the Milwaukee County Zoo for a weekend loaded with fun -- zoo rides, photo scavenger hunt, space derby, movies, animals, and more! The BSA Scouts will also run an activity for Cub Scouts and zoo visitors.

Cost: $40 / person (expected price, may be adjusted after event is opened for registration)

Register now!

4B & 4G Summer Camp
June 25 - July 1, 2023

It’s that time of year again! Time to spend a week at Camp Long Lake working on merit badges, scout skills, camping, and having FUN! Be sure to sign up early to get the merit badge you want. Regular price deadline is May 31. Webelos that just crossed into the troop are $350 until May 31.

Regular Price (register by 5/31): $365
Late Price (after 5/31): $380

Webelos crossing over: $350 until 5/31
Adults: $180 for the week ($10 late fee after 5/31)

Permission slips are out... don't wait, register!

Summer Camp - Med Forms

Don’t forget: for Summer Camp, you will need a current AB & C med form. Current means signed within 12 months (for our camp, that means signed after June 1, 2022). Current insurance cards will also be needed.

Ask Liz if you are unsure if your med forms are current.

Birthdays

Matthew D
Trevor E
Davis F

Spring Fundraisers - Flower Sale

Flower pick up is May 19 from 5-6 pm. Please contact Mrs. Fields if you have questions or comments.

Other Upcoming Activities

Here are some other things that are planned - Save the Date. Permission slips will be posted as we get closer to the activities.

Jun - 4G - Scouting the Zoo
Jun - 4B & 4G - Summer Camp
Jul - 4B & 4G - EAA Outing

2024: 4B Seabase -- tentatively sometime between August 10th and August 25. There are still a couple of spaces open in the 2nd crew. See Mrs. Ames for more information.

Troop Adult Assistance

We’re always looking for additional help from parents (and leaders). If you want to help, please let us know.

Some Ways You Can Help:

  • Becoming a Registered Leader
  • Being an adult chaperone on outings (requires Youth Protection Training)
  • Driving to and from outings and events (recommended to have Youth Protection Training)
  • Assisting with specific events (such as Fundraiser product pick-up)

Got Advancement?

Looking to have requirements signed off? Remember, it’s up to you to seek out a scout First Class or Above to test and sign off on your requirements. Once they’ve dated and initialed your advancement sheet, drop it in the box and it will get recorded in Scoutbook. Not in the box or without the initials of whoever signed it off? It doesn’t get recorded.

What about Merit Badges? Once you decide you want to work on a badge, fill out a Blue Card and take it to the Scoutmasters to sign off. They’ll also help you find merit badge counselors. Having issues contacting a counselor? Let Mr. Wagner or Mrs. Landquist know so they can help find another counselor.

Troop Leadership

Key Leadership
Darren Fields - Chairperson - 414-520-6577
Matt Wagner - Scoutmaster (4B)
Nicole Landquist - Scoutmaster (4G)

Youth Leadership - PLC - 4B
SPL - Alex L
ASPL - Jack A & Jack W
PL ( Extraterrestrial Eagles) - Jonah S
PL (Furious Foxes) - Topher H
PL (Intercontinental Ballistic Bats) - Colten W
PL (Sitting Ducks) - Sam W
PL (New Scouts) - Rotating

Youth Leadership - PLC - 4G
SPL - Addy A
ASPL - Ashley P
PL (Camo) - Josey W
PL (Gummi Worms) - Kayla W

Charter Organizations
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
esitec, llc
Sponsor
ETC

Please contact Liz Danner (Secretary) with items and/or corrections for the newsletter.

Committee Meeting

Next Committee Meeting:
June 24, 2023 - Time TBA

Next Round Table:
September

Drop Offs

Anything that is due to the Troop can be dropped off at ETC to Liz or Boni Danner's attention weekdays 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Mailing List

Keep up to date on what's happening in the troop! Subscribe to the Troop 4 mailing list. Send an email to Liz Danner with subscribe scout-troop4 or subscribe girl-troop4 in the body of the message.

Slack

The Troop has begun using Slack as a communications tool. We are slowly expanding who has been invited. This is a tool for youth and adults. If you haven’t received an invitation, please reach out to Mr. Fields!

Lost & Found

Can’t find something after an outing? Check the Troop’s Lost & Found!

Items will remain in the lost & found for three months and then will be disposed of (either donated or trashed depending on the item and its condition).