TROOP 433 NEWS

FOR SCOUTS AND PARENTS

October 2006

 

Congratulations to all of the scouts who earned Merit Badges and Rank advancement over the summer.  At the fall Court of Honor 81 Merit Badges and 10 Rank Advancements were honored.  Keep working on your advancements, the next COH (Court of Honor) is in December.

 

Camping:

Manitou District Fall Camporee

The fall Camporee is Oct 6-8 at Fred C. Anderson scout camp.  Contact Lee Hunt for details and signup.  ( 651-777-2478   leeghunt@comcast.net )

Okpik Winter Camping

Okpik Winter Camping at Northern Tier is January 19-22, north-east of Ely.  Contact Lee for additional details.

 

Troop 433 Eagles Court of Honor

Come celebrate Carl Betlach Eagle at his Court of Honor on Sunday, October 8 at 4-6 pm at St. Jude Church.

 

Upcoming Eagle Projects

Please watch for upcoming information about Eagle projects from Andrew Lindlof and Dan Hoff  in the upcoming months.

Troop 433 Popcorn Sales Information

·         Sales begin Sat. Oct. 1

·         Popcorn order totals are due at the  Mon. Oct. 24 Troop meeting.

·         Pick up popcorn is Sat. Nov. 12 and Sun. Nov. 13 - Contact Mike Cheeky for pick up details.

·         All money is due Mon. Nov. 28 Troop meeting..

·         Scout accounts will be credited as soon as we receive our commission check from the Council.  This will be most likely before Jan. 15.

·         Checks rather than cash is preferred

·         All checks should be made out to Troop 433

·         When selling, wear your full uniform, including your neckerchief

·         When selling, no one is allowed to enter any house of a stranger.

·         For convenience, collect the money at the sale rather than at the delivery, because if you already have the money, you can just drop off the popcorn if nobody is home.

·         When selling door to door, introduce yourself by name, say you’re with “Boy Scout Troop 433” and tell them you are earning your way to summer camp with the money from the popcorn sales.

·         Only one Scout has requested Internet sales.  Unless I receive more requests, we will not offer Internet sales.

 

Troop Web Site

http://troop.mahtomedi433.org

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

 

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

 

 

Calendar

October

5

6-8

7

 

8

9

16

23

28

 

30

District Roundtable

District Fall Camporee – Fred C. Andersen

Manitou District Scout Leader Training, St Josephs Church, Lino Lakes. 8 am – 5 pm

Eagle Court of Honor for Carl Betlach – St Judes  @ 4-6 pm

PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

University of Scouting, Park Center High School, Brooklyn Center, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

November

2

3-5

6

13

20

26

27

District Roundtable

Backpacking Merit Badge Campout

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, TBD (No school)

PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

St. Jude Advent Fair Pancake Breakfast?

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

December

4

7

11

18

22-31

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

District Roundtable

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, PLC meeting 8-8:30 pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, Court of Honor & Holiday Party

Winter break, no meeting

January, 2007

4

8

15

19-22

22

29

District Roundtable

PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm, TBD. (MLK Day)

Okpik Winter Camping

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm  (No school)

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

February

1

3

5

12

17

19

26

TBD

District Roundtable

Klondike Ice Fishing Derby

PLC meeting @ 6 pm, Committee meeting @ 7pm

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm 

Merit Badge Saturday

Presidents Day, no meeting

Troop Meeting, 6:45 pm

Okpik winter camping