Weekly Troop 1005 Update - 1/28/19

Post date: Jan 27, 2019 2:18:19 PM

Announcements:

Please register for Scuba and Camp - Deadline is this Tuesday.

Next Meeting is Tuesday, January 29'th, 7 PM @ Christ Church Cranbrook

This is an important meeting and everyone's attendance is required. The boys will be have rehearsal for scout Sunday, which is this Sunday. Additionally, the boys will have Patrol Elections and need to finalize the leadership roster.

Upcoming Calendar Events - Please check our Website for the calendar. http://www.t1005.org/

Try Scuba Outing - Will be held February 2nd. Please register at https://troop1005.ecwid.com/ under events. Deadline for registration is this Tuesday.

Summer Camp - Camp is a great time and a great way to earn MB. The troop deposit for summer camp is due Feb 2. Registration is required by this Tuesday. Please make a deposit ($100) if your Scout plans on going in 2019. https://troop1005.ecwid.com/. Total Cost for Summer Camp is $330 less any Wreath Sales credit.

Summer High Adventure: Whitewater Kayaking School / SEA Base

We need to start planning our Kayaking School trip. Please send an email to Eric Kravchenko if you are interested in going. Information about the school is here https://www.mkc.ca/ This should be a really cool trip. Siblings that are not in scouting are welcome. Cost will be from $900 to $1100 - this is for a 5 day trip so a very good value. The goal of the 5 day course is to learn to Eskimo roll, Read a whitewater rapid, learn paddling safety, technique and rescue. We will get to run rapids.

High Adventure Scuba Diving Trip - 2019 and/or 2020

We have an opportunity to join one of the Council's contingent crews, attending Sea Base Sunday, July 21, 2019 - July 28th. If anyone would like to attend, he/she should commit asap, as the open spots will fill up quick. If 2019 isn't an option, there are open spots for 2020 too.

If you're interested in this trip, please contact Jim Krueger.

STEM and Training opportunities

The troop may add the STEM activities as formal troop activities, but scouts are always welcome to sign up on their own. More detail to come.

February 9th is the Winter STEM Olympics. Nova Award opportunities, but the big draw was the cardboard sled races. Mr. Wilburn has asked the troops for volunteers. Please see his email from 1/17. If you are interested send him an email.

Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/272-WSG

April 27th is Nuclear Science NOVA Day at the Fermi 2 Nuclear Power Plant. You can earn your Nova award or just take the opportunity to tour the plan.

Registration: 1/16/19 - this event goes fast. https://scoutingevent.com/272-Nuclear

Adult Training

23 March - ASM/SM Specific + Committee Training

12 April-13 April - Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS - for SM / ASMs)

Youth Training - NYLT. Great opportunity for leadership training. Let Mr. Heverly know if you are interested.

There are six courses available throughout the summer (June 16 - August 18)

https://michiganscouting.org/general-resources/youth-leader-training/