TROOP 433 NEWS

FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS

January–February 2004

 

Dues Are Due Now!

Dues for 2004 are $10 plus $10 for Boys Life. Any scout or adult  who wishes to remain registered must return the enclosed form and dues to Steve Lindlof by January 31. Scouter-ships are available if the fee is a hardship for you.  Contact Steve Lindlof at 429-1144.

 

Troop and OA Elections March 1

Elections for troop leadership positions and Order of the Arrow will be held March 1. Please come prepared to run for a position if you are interested and to vote wisely.

 

Merit Badge Fair

Engineering, Coin Collecting, Citizenship in the Nation, Computers, Art, Drafting, Communications, and many more merit badges will be offered Merit Badge Saturday, February 14, at St. Pius in White Bear Lake. The $8 fee includes lunch. Contact Dennis Lindeke, 426-9415. Classes fill fast, so sign up now!

 

Good Job Andy Leibel

Andy Leibel passed his Eagle Board of Review in December with flying colors. Congratulations to Troop 433’s newest Eagle Scout.

 

Court of Honor

The next Court of Honor will be Monday, Jan. 19, at 6:45. Parents are encouraged to attend.  If you need a scoutmaster conference or board of review for rank advancement or have a completed merit badge card to turn in, contact Bob Leibel (429-6313) right away.

 

Friends of Scouting Campaign Update

A big thanks to all families who’ve already returned their pledge cards.   Troop 433 is two-thirds of the way to our goal!  Please return your cards to Paul Hoff by January 25. 

 

Scout Sabbath

Scout Sabbath is Feb. 7. Please wear your uniform to church that day. Scouts may have an chance  to  participate in services. Contact Wyeth Lewis (426-4772) if you’re interested.

 

Web Site

Just a reminder to check the Troop 433 Web site (www.indianhead433.org) for troop information. Thanks to Tom Stangl for creating and maintaining the site.

 

Summer Camp in South Dakota

Are you an older scout? Would you like to go to Medicine Mountain High Adventure Scout Ranch in the Black Hills this summer? Let Jim Greene know at 653-7558.

 

December Outing/Storage Report

The new storage facility in the Ark garage worked great for the December outing to Fred C. Andersen. Thanks to Bryan Greene and others  who helped design, build, and install it.

 

Fitness Counselor Needed

An adult counselor is needed for fitness merit badge. Contact Bob Leibel, 429-6303.

 

Upcoming Outings

Troop 433 will go to Okpik winter camp Feb. 13–15. Winter adventures planned closer to home include Klondike Derby February 7 and an Ice Fishing Derby on White Bear Lake Jan. 25. Contact Jim Greene  (653-7558) for more information or to sign up.

 

Den Chiefs Needed

Scouts are needed to serve as den chiefs for Webelos dens. This is a great chance to gain leadership and help younger scouts, too. Contact Steve Wiberg (429-7914) to volunteer.

 

Snow Sports Merit Badge

Steve Wiberg will offer snow sports merit badge at Trollhaugen January 18 and February 1. Sign up at the troop meeting or call Steve at 429-7914.

 

American Legion  Connection?

The troop needs an adult familiar with Kramer-Berg American Legion to put together a proposal for funding scholarships for Junior Leadership Training Camp. Contact Steve Wiberg, 429-7914, if you can help.

 

Tomahawk Alert   

Planning your summer? Set aside August 7–14 for another great week at Tomahawk Scout Reservation. Details to come.

 

Calendar

January

 

18 Snow sports merit badge, Trollhaugen

19 Court of Honor, 6:45, St. Jude’s

25 Ice Fishing Derby, White Bear Lake

26 Troop meeting, 6:45–8 p.m., Klein Ministry Center, camp gadgets

 

February

 

1 Snow sports merit badge, Trollhaugen

2 Troop meeting, 6:45–8 p.m., Klein Ministry Center

7 Klondike  Derby

7 Scout Sabbath

9 Patrol Leaders Council meeting, 6:00, Klein Ministry Center

9 Troop Committee meeting, 7:00, Klein Ministry Center

13–15 Okpik

14 Merit Badge Fair, St. Pius, White Bear Lake

23 Troop meeting, 6:45–8 p.m., Klein Ministry Center

 

March

 

1 Troop meeting, 6:45–8 p.m., Klein Ministry Center , troop & OA elections

6 Troop committee member training, info to come

6 Recognition dinner, Manitou District

9 Patrol Leaders Council meeting, 6:00, Klein Ministry Center

9 Troop Committee meeting, 7:00, Klein Ministry Center

15 Troop meeting, 6:45–8 p.m., Klein Ministry Center

20 Scouts at WCHA Finals

29 Troop meeting, 6:45–8 p.m., Klein Ministry Center