TROOP 433 NEWS

FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS

November 2007

Senior Patrol Leader

Ben Logan was elected to serve as the next SPL by the scouts at the troop elections. Congratulations Ben. Thanks to the outgoing SPL, Isak Vartti.

St Jude Pancake Breakfast

Scouts and adults, please set aside Dec 2 for St. Jude’s annual Pancake Breakfast. The troop runs the pancake breakfast part of this parish fundraiser as a service project for our charter organization. Sign up to help at an upcoming troop meeting.

Rank Advancement / Merit Badges

Continue working on your rank advancement and Merit Badges. The next Court of Honor (COH) and holiday parity will be on Dec 17. Merit Badge information including the list of the Troop 433 Merit Badge Counselors can be found on the web site at: http://troop.mahtomedi433.org

Deep Star / Life Meeting

Star and Life scouts should watch for an upcoming meeting after the November 26 Troop meeting. The Deep Star / Life coaches about talk about future rank advancement.

Having trouble Sewing badges on your uniform?

If you having trouble sewing you rank advancement or merit badges, contact Linda Christensen for assistance.

Winter Camping

On informational meeting on winter camping will be scheduled. A winter camping video will be shown. A decision will be made as to which trips we go on, and when. It is very important that the boys who are interested in going winter camping attend this upcoming meeting.

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.

Calendar

November 2007

9-11	Troop Campout, Fred C. Anderson Scout Camp
12	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
17	OA Service Day @ Kiwanis Scout Camp
19	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
26	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, Deep Star Meeting Post-Meeting

December 2007

2	St Jude Pancake Breakfast
3	PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7:30 pm
6	District Roundtable
10	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
17	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, Court of Honor & Holiday Party - Kohler Hall
22-31	Winter break, no meeting

January 2008

3	District Roundtable
7	PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7:30 pm
14	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
21	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm St Jude Ark (No school – MLK Day)
28	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

February 2008

2	Scout Ski Day @ Trollhaugen (Family Day)
3	Scout Sunday
4	PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7:30 pm
7	District Roundtable
9	Klondike Ice Fishing Derby
11	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
15-18	Okpik Dogsled camping
18	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm St Jude Ark (Presidents Day, no school)
25	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
29-2	Spring Camping & Webelos Transition

March 2008

3	PLC meeting @ 6pm, Committee meeting @ 7:30 pm
6	District Roundtable
8	Pack 433 Pinewood Derby
10	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
15	District Pinewood Derby
17-21	Spring Break, no meeting
24	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm Court of Honor Kohler Hall

April 2008

3	District Roundtable
7	PLC meeting @ 6pm, Committee meeting @ 7:30 pm
12	District Spring Training
13	Troop Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser @ St. Jude
14	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm
18-20	Troop Campout – Phillipo Scout Camp
21	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, Troop Elections
24	Manitou District Recognition Dinner – St Joseph’s
25-27	Wood Badge Scout Leader Training (First Half)
26	Scouting for Food (Service Event)
28	Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

August 2008

9-16	Tomahawk Scout Camp