March 2008 - Posts

• First Aid for April Fools Day Pranks Gone Bad - April 1st

  Tuesday's (April 1st) meeting at the Community House will cover First Aid for 2nd & 1st class. Dr. Rolain will present real life examples of serious eye injuries and what the appropriate First Aid should be administered. LAST DAY FOR TO TURN IN FOR DISCOUNTED SUMMER CAMP RATE Next meetings will be elections. Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:06 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• April 2008 Camp Out Form D-Bar-A, "Rockets"

  D-Bar-A, Metamora, MI Hobby Craft "Rockets" Sign up early. Don't be late. Don't miss out. This one is sure to be a "blast off", of all the other camp outs. Permission Forms, from the troop website. Regards, Don Balmes         Posted Mar 24 2008, 05:42 PM by Don Balmes with 1 comment(s)

• Found: Timberland Size 11 Boots

  Mr. Balmes found a nice pair of Timberland boots, size 11, in a shopping bag at Innatech after the Polar Bear campout. Balmes is a size 11 himself and has grown attached to the boots, but finally decided to mention his find after reciting the Scout Law.  You want the boots back? Call Mr. Balmes -- his number is on the roster. Thanks! Posted Mar 22 2008, 12:05 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments

• Eagle Project - Help Needed Again

  I asked for some volunteers at the meeting last night and several raised their hands but no one got with me after the meeting. I am looking for 1-2 scouts on both this Friday and Saturday, 3/21 & 22, to sand and polyurethane my project. Total time each day should take only 1.5 - 2 hours. The time is flexible since we are off so call and let me know what time is best for you if you can help. We can probably work something out. Thanks. Nick S. Posted Mar 19 2008, 09:06 AM by Mike Scarlatelli with no comments

• Updated Rosters

  The updated rosters can be downloaded from: /Forms and Files/General Information/2008 Troop Schedule and Updates/... See the following files:    Scout Roster    Troop Officers Roster    Patrol - Beaver Roster    Patrol - Eagle Roster    Patrol - Moose Roster    Patrol - Platinum Roster    Patrol - Silver Stag Roster These files are in PDF format in a two column page for easy viewing and printing.     Posted Mar 18 2008, 08:37 PM by Scott Wilson with no comments

• Eagle project Update

  I want to thanks all you guys that helped Saturday. The cart is fully put together now except for the hardware. It looks great! Mike M. is coming over today to put on the first coat of polyurethane. I need two boys to help me on Friday to sand and poly - let me know what time you can make it since we don't have school - and two more on Saturday for the last coat. Let me know. Thanks again. Nick S. Posted Mar 17 2008, 08:44 AM by Mike Scarlatelli with no comments

• March 18th Meeting - Communication Merit Badge

  Those needing Communication Merit Badge (Eagle required) should complete the following items before tomorrows meeting: 1)  Write a list of at least 10 different ways to communicate (email, texting, etc.);       2) Bring a product or object from home (You will use this to present a commercial about it);  3) Write a list of 3 adults you know that you may want to interview (not a scout leader or parent) Posted Mar 17 2008, 05:20 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• AT Warm Up Hikes (High Adventure)

  Scouts (& Leaders) going on the Maryland AT Hike must plan on going on one shake down hike and one warm-up hike. The Holaka hike on the 8th counts.  We have planned hikes on Sunday, March 16th at 1 PM  (Innatech by trailer), Friday, March 21 at 6 PM (Innatech) and Saturday March 22nd at the Community House. Younger scouts may come along without packs if they need their 5 mile hike. I recommend double socks (silk & wool) for any new boots. New boots should have at least 25 miles on them before we leave for the AT. Posted Mar 13 2008, 01:39 PM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: High Adventure

• Eagle Project - Help Needed!

  Nick Scarlatelli will be having his final, hopefully, assembly day this Saturday, March 15. I am having trouble getting people to respond to help. Start time will be 9:30am. I will also be making phone calls. If you can help, please contact Nick at home. Thanks. Nick. Posted Mar 11 2008, 02:59 PM by Mike Scarlatelli with 1 comment(s)

• Eagle Project

  Nick Scarlatelli is having, hopefully, the final assembly day for his Eagle project this Saturday, March 15, at his house. Having trouble getting people to volunteer. Will be making phone calls also but please call Nick at home if you can help. Start time will be 9:30am. Thanks. Nick. Posted Mar 11 2008, 02:54 PM by Mike Scarlatelli with no comments

• New Nametags

  The new sewn on nametags are ready for ordering.  The cost is $6 for replacements.  If the orginal nametag is broken it will be replaced at no cost if the broken one is turned in.  The new scouts will be given the sewn on nametag at no cost as part of the registration.  Send an Email to ScottKWilson@wideopenwest.com to order the new nametags.  For the boys, please specify the first name and last initial to appear on the nametag.  For the adults specify the first and last name to appear on the nametag. Thanks, Mr. Scott Wilson Posted Mar 10 2008, 07:49 PM by Scott Wilson with no comments

• Patrol Leaders Council - Tuesday March 11 @7 PM Burlingame's

  Troop Officers & Patrol Leaders please plan on attending a Patrol Leaders Council at Burlingame's at 7 PM to 8:30 PM on Tuesday, March 11th.  Schedule includes planning Activity meetings in March & April, campout plans for April (Rocket at D-A). Patrol Leaders please assign an alternate if you can not make it.   Posted Mar 10 2008, 12:25 PM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• 2008 Lost Lake Summer Camp Forms Pack

  For those who did not get a hard copy of the Summer Camp Form, we have a massive 450K zip file available for download right here: http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry802.aspx  So, grab a cup of joe, and relax while this puppy downloads. May the great Master of all Scouts be with you until we blog again.  Posted Mar 09 2008, 10:31 AM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: Summer Camp

• March 4th Meeting Community House (RESENDING)

  (Resending this message -- the blog server was down last week) Bring Scout Books and Merit Badge Folders to update troop records. Patrol Leaders have menu ready (Patrol purchase & cooking outside) and grub master identified (buying food). Plan on your patrol + 4 other. The extended weather forecast is sunny, lows in 20s, highs in 30s.. Those earning the Polar Bear patch (13 years + outside for 24 hours) must tell the Scoutmaster. We will also have those permission slips and Merit Badge offering for Summer Camp (June 29- July 5th). Register before April 1st and save $15 dollars. UPDATE: Parents & Leaders, bring your digital photos to the meeting. We are collecting pictures of recent scout events. Bring your disc, computer, camera, digital media card, usb drive and we can grab your photos for Kent McCormick who needs time to build our wonderful slide shows. Posted Mar 03 2008, 06:18 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments

• March 4th Meeting - Community House

  Bring Scout Books and Merit Badge Folders to update troop records. Patrol Leaders have menu ready (Patrol purchase & cooking outside) and grub master identified (buying food). Plan on your patrol + 4 other. The extended weather forecast is sunny, lows in 20s, highs in 30s.. Those earning the Polar Bear patch (13 years + outside for 24 hours) must tell the Scoutmaster. We will also have those permission slips and Merit Badge offering for Summer Camp (June 29- July 5th). Register before April 1st and save $15 dollars. UPDATE: Parents & Leaders, bring your digital photos to the meeting. We are collecting pictures of recent scout events. Bring your disc, computer, camera, digital media card, usb drive and we can grab your photos for Kent McCormick who needs time to build our wonderful slide shows. Posted Mar 01 2008, 11:00 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting