ALL adult leaders need to complete the Youth Protection training to
be certified to be involved with the boys. You can do this online
thru the Viking Council site.
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General News/Roundtable News
Training……leadership essentials will be held on 1/15/05 and 4/2/05. Lots of time to arrange your schedule to attend. Christ the King Church starting at 7:15 AM. The troop will pay for the session….see Ed Schmidt to schedule.
Friends of Scouting----please contact Jay for your pledge cards. There will be for adults only a religious emblem roundtable at Viking HQs on 1/27/05.
The Klondike Derby is BACK!!! As reigning champs of Dan Patch district we will need top defend our title. See Ross for sign- up…..it will be at the Hidden Valley Park in Savage on 2/19/05…snow or no, it will be held.
Scout Sunday is 2/7/05---wear your uniform to church, arrange to be an usher or greeter or to participate in the service. Ask your minister to mention scouting in the announcements.
There will be Den Chief training on 1/29/05…see Jay if interested.
You may have heard a rumor but it's true….Viking and Indianhead
Councils will be combining…..no name announced yet. Watch for details
Scoutmaster Report
We had some discussion on getting new parents more involved and interested. We urge all parents to visit the troop website for information and help.
At the January campout the boys will be encourage to try for the Zero Hero badges---24 hours outside, no buildings, and the temp must fall to zero or below at least once in that time. See Ross if interested.
For the Father/Son at Isaac Walton on February 26, the troop will
meet on the Saturday at 1 PM. There will be a fire, cookout and
outdoor activities. Webelos will be invited to join.
Camping
January-------Phillipo Campgrounds near Cannon Falls on 1/21 and
1/22. There will be no ski day but sledding is available on the
campgrounds. "Zero Hero" badge by sleeping/staying outdoors for 24
hours.
February-----Isaac Walton day out for Fathers/Sons 2/26/05
March-------Fred C in WI, cabins available 3/18-19/05
HIGH ADVENTURES
Seabase August 2005 There is a waiting list for adults and
Scouts. 17 Scouts are booked to go and 5 adults. $$$ need to be
paid now….see Ross. Flight direct to Miami 8/7/05-8/14/05
Jamboree --- Summer 2005: Chris N., Andrew K., and John B.
SUMMER TRIPS
Brule River trip in June 2005
Another Northern MN trip in the summer as well, maybe following camp.
Booked at Tosamos in WI for summer camp 7/24/05-7/30/05
TREASURER'S REPORT
Wreath sales directly correlate to the amount of credit we give out to the boys. We need to evaluate what we do every year. Sales were down about 8% over last year. Once the numbers are in the parents will decide on the amount of Camp Credits
Speaking of CAMP CREDITS----they can be used to provide any camping
equipment needed as well as paying for summer camps. See Ross if you
have questions.
THANK YOU!!!
The success of the troop is directly correlated to the parent
volunteers…….thanks to the following who have taken new positions in
the troop.
Treasurer---- Kevin Kruger 2nd Advancement--- John Graika Committee Chair--- Al Mann
And a BIG thank you to Andy Christensen who has been the treasurer
for many years, to Tom Solberg for his hard work as advancement chair
and then as 2nd advancement and to Kathy Burnside as committee
chair. A tip of the hat and big cheers ----- we couldn't have done
it without you!!!
MISC.
If anyone has contacts with the following Cub Scout Packs please contact Tom Jonas at 952-831-0444 or [email protected].
Packs: 328 404 461 473 374 434 469 394 446 472
Calendar
January | |||
| 3 | Troop meeting | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 6 | District roundtable | ||
| 8 | Parent Meeting | 7:30 AM | NHUMC |
| 10 | Troop meeting | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 15 | TRAINING | ||
| 18 | District Scout night at Buck Hill…..skiing | ||
| 21 - 23 | Campout. Phillipo | ||
| 24 | TLC | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 31 | Troop Meeting | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
February | |||
| 3 | District roundtable | ||
| 5 | Parent Meeting | 7:30 AM | NHUMC |
| 7 | Troop meeting | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 14 | Troop meeting | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 22 | Eagle Preview | ||
| 26 | Isaac Walton day campout: Father/Son | ||
| 27 | Eagle Court of Honor: Chris D, Andrew K, Mike M | ||
| 28 | Troop meeting | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
March | |||
| 3 | District roundtable | ||
| 5 | Parent Meeting | 7:30 AM | NHUMC |
| 7 | Troop meeting: Leadership elections | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 14 | Troop meeting: Campout planning | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 18-20 | Campout Fred C in WI (cabins) | ||
| 21 | TLC | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
| 25 | No School | ||
| 28 | Board of Review | 7:00 PM | NHUMC |
Have you been over to the Troop Website lately??? The newsletters
are archived there and there is helpful information on the troop for
all. Book mark this site:
http://www.geocities.com/MN_Troop469/
Thanks to Jeff Nygren who maintains the site for us.