June 2006

Tomahawk

Tomahawk 2006 is Aug 5-12 with a planning meeting on June 12 @ 6:45 at St. Judes Ark. All scouts attending Tomahawk and a parent must be present at the June 12 planning meeting.

n Final Payment will be due on Aug. 5 before we leave for Tomahawk.

n The cost will be $215.

n All scouts and adults must have current health forms to attend Tomahawk – Contact Pam Schwartz (779-8701) for information on health forms, or download the Youth Health form from http://www.northernstarbsa.org/Resources/Forms/Camping.asp#HealthForms

n Each scout needs to bring their own mess kit (bowls / plates, utensils, cups) and a mesh bag to hang their kits after washing them.

n See the attached recommended equipment to bring to Tomahawk. (From page 8 from http://www.camptomahawk.org/files/LeaderManual.pdf )

n Included in your Tomahawk payment is a new class B T-Shirt that was ordered with your Tomahawk deposit.

n Each scout also needs to review the Tomahawk Bear Training Manual. An online copy is available to view at: http://www.camptomahawk.org/files/BearManual.pdf

Tomahawk Merit Badges:

All scouts attending Tomahawk need to pre-register their Merit badge selections with Lee Hunt by 7/24. Also note the t-shirt size on the when registering the Merit badges. Attached is a list of Merit Badges available at Tomahawk. (Printed from page 6->9 ofhttp://www.camptomahawk.org/files/SiouxLeaderGuide.pdf )

n First year Scouts are required to attend BrownSea training plus two merit badges – It is suggested that the first year scouts pick from Mammals, Basketry, Leatherwork or Wood Carving. The minimum costs are $20-$25 for Basketry, $6 for Leatherwork, $5 for Wood Carving.

n All other scouts attending Tomahawk need to pre-register their Merit badge selections based on the attached list, with Lee Hunt by 7/24. Please email Mr. Hunt at leeghunt@comcast.net with your merit badge selections.

Troop Web Site

http://www.mahtomedi433.org/troop/index.html

Check the Troop 433 website for the troop newsletter, troop committee minutes, and fun photos from past outings.

Personal Fitness Merit Badge:

We will be working on the Personal Fitness Merit Badge over the summer. We will start on Monday June 12th at 6pm at the Mahtomedi High School Track. We will be doing:

- Requirement 4, discussing physical fitness

- Requirement 6, Baseline test. 1 mile run, sit-ups and push-ups (come dressed appropriately to do the testing.)

- Requirement 7, Outline a 12 week program,

Since the Merit Badge has a 12 week length, summer is a great time to get going. We will schedule periodic testing to see how everyone is doing and hopefully keep everyone going!

If you are interest in starting this badge, please e-mail Pam Schwarz at rmspcs@comcast.net. Please include your name and telephone number in your e-mail.

Summer Merit Badges:

Take advantage of the summer Merit badge dates. Scouts should contact the Merit badge counselor at least 3 days in advance by phone

Merit Badge information including the list of the Troop 433 Merit Badge Counselors can be found at: http://www.mahtomedi433.org/troop/links.html. To open the list of Merit Badge Counselors the userid and password provided on the newsletter mailed to you.

Anyone interested in Family Life should give Mary Hoff a call. If there is interest in this merit badge, Mary will set up some dates for meetings.
Anyone interested in “Fish and Wildlife”, Fishing, Lifesaving, Nature, Swimming or Water Skiing should contact Bob Leibel if you’re interested.

Dennis Lindeke will offer the first part of Environmental Science at his home with the remainder of the badge to be completed at Tomahawk. Scouts must call and leave Dennis a message to schedule a meeting

Calendar

June

12 Tomahawk planning meeting @ 6:45 at the St Judes Ark.

12 Personal Fitness Merit Badge - at 6pm at the Mahtomedi High School Track

17 WhiteWater Rafting High Adventure

July

10 Environmental Science Merit Badge @ 7pm at Lindeke’s house (call to confirm)

15 Nick Lindeke Eagle Court of Honor @ 4 pm - at St. Andrews Village (note date on printed newsletter stated the 16^th incorrectly)

24 Environmental Science Merit Badge @ 7pm at Lindeke’s house (call to confirm)

23-29 Gray Wolf Course 3 – Tomahawk Scout Reservation

August

5-12 Tomahawk

5-12 High Adventure at Isle Royal

19-26 Bullhead Canadian canoe trip

September

11 Troop Meeting, 6:45-8 p.m. – Klein Ministry Center

18 Troop Meeting, 6:45-8 p.m. – Klein Ministry Center

25 Troop Meeting, 6:45-8 p.m. – Klein Ministry Center

22-24 (tbd) Brule River Canoe Trip – Details coming.