Troop 4 Newsletter

Fox River District -- Potawatomi Area Council
Volume 3 - Issue 3

http://www.pacunits.org/t4/

July 2006

Upcoming Events
Troop Calendar
  • Jul 18 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Jul 25 - Troop Meeting
    6:30 - 8 pm
  • Jul 30 - Leader Meeting / Picnic
    2:30 pm

Birthdays

Outings

  • August Campout
    August 4 - 6
  • Webelos Jamboree
    Sept 15 - 17
  • Court of Honor
    Sept 17
  • Planning Conference
    September 29

Medical Forms
There's a new Council policy: all medical forms need to be signed by the scout's parent each year. See Liz to see if you need to re-sign your scout's medical form.

Leader Meeting
The next leader meeting is a picnic on July 30th.

More information will be sent via email or contact Craig Lange.

August Campout
The August Campout is just around the corner! We'll be going to Twin Lakes Scout Camp in the Bay-Lakes Council. We'll be working on Tenderfoot physical fitness requirements for those who need it. Fishing and canoeing will also be available. (Canoeing requires Class A or B certification)

This is a family camp! Families are invited... Just remember, a parent must attend if any non-Troop 4 scouts or siblings are attending.

Cost: $25 / person

When: August 4-6, 2006

Time: Meet at ETC at 11:30 am Friday, August 4
         Leave ETC at 12 pm
         Return to ETC at aprpox. 1 pm Sunday, August 6

RSVP (money & permission slips) by July 25th!

We're in need of driver's for this outing as the RV will not be available for boys to ride in. Please let Liz know if you can drive.

Class 1 medical forms (signed this year) are required for all attending. See Liz if you need a form or to see if your form has been signed this year.

WANTED:
Stories and Articles from Summer Camp!

Please bring any stories or interesting facts or pictures from Summer Camp to the July 25th Troop Meeting or email them to Troop 4.

Stories and pictures will be published in the August Newsletter.

Summer Camp

  

Rank Advancement

  

Troop Elections
The August Newsletter will have stories and highlights from Summer Camp.

But... We thought we'd announce some awards the Troop won:

Outstanding Campsite

1st Place - Archery Troop Shoot

3rd Place - Aquafest

  

Congratulations to the following scouts:

First Class: Henry P

Scout: Patrick P, Jason G, Tyler A, Chris S

   Troop Elections will be held the last Troop Meeting in August. Start thinking about what positions you want to run for or who you want to nominate for which positions.

Nominations for SPL, ASPL, PL (Dragon Slayers) and APL (Dragon Slayers) are due August 15th.

SPL & ASPL require 2nd Class or higher.

Long Range Summer Camp Plan
Camp Long Lake is fun and Project First Class is a great way for new scouts to get a lot done towards advancement. But we know that going to the same camp every year can get boring.

The PLC (Patrol Leader's Conference) approved a Long Range Summer Camp Plan at their June Meeting.

  • 2007 -- Return to Long Lake (same week and camp site)
  • 2008 -- Another Summer Camp in Wisconsin --
    possibly Northern Wisconsin where all meals are Patrol Cooking
  • 2009 -- Black Hills South Dakota
  • 2010 -- National Jamboree in Washington DC

This is a tentative plan and is subject to change. National Jamboree has age/rank requirements. Other long distance camps may have age/rank requirements as well. We are looking at keeping Camp Long Lake as the Summer Camp where new scouts go.

BSA Ready & Prepared Award
The BSA has a Ready & Prepared aware for Troops. Would you believe that we already meet 5 of the 10 mandatory requirements. We almost have the 3 elective requirements necessary for Gold (there are 6 for Silver).

If we get this... We could be the first Troop in the Council to get the award!

Acceptable Knives
Subject to Committee Approval, the knife policy is as follows.

For normal pocket knives -- you must have a Whittling Chit or a Totin' Chit (and be carrying it).

For locking blade knives -- you must have a Totin' Chit (and be carrying it).

NO spring actions for opening or closing (switchblades).

NO sheath knives.

Unacceptable knives, inappropriate knife care, inappropriate usage, etc or absence of Chit will cause the knife to be confiscated, Chit corners cut, etc.

Youth Protection Video
At the August 22nd Troop Meeting, we will be watching a 35-minute video “A Time to Tell” dealing with abuse of minors. The video is intended for scouts 11 to 14 years old.

Any parent wishing to preview the video, please contact Liz or Troop 4.
 

Upcoming Meeting Schedule...
Aug 4-5 - August Campout
Aug 8 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Aug 15 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Aug 20 - Leader Picnic
Aug 22 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Sep 6 - Round Table
Sep 12 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Sep 15-17 - Webelos Jamboree
Sep 17 - September Court of Honor 12 pm
Sep 19 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Sep 26 - Troop Meeting 6:30 - 8 pm
Sep 29 - Planning Conference

Troop Leadership

Committee
 Boni Danner
   Chairperson
   542-7002

Liz Danner
   Treasurer
    574-1140

Liz Danner
   Secretary / Web
   574-1140

Chairpersons
Heidi Pelrine
   Outings Chair
   544-0398

Jim Schramke
   Equipment Chair

Open
   Fundraising Chair

Bill Pelrine
   Advancement Chair
   544-0398

Craig Lange
   Pack 163 Liaison

Leaders
 Dean Danner
   Scoutmaster
   542-7002

Ron Baer
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   542-7391

Bill Pelrine
   Assistant Scoutmaster
   544-0398

Patrols
Dragon Slayers Patrol
Wolverines

Charter Organization
St. John Neumann Church
Sponsor
esitec, llc
ETC

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

 

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