April 2009 - Posts

• Patrol Leaders Council Tuesday April 28th 7 PM Pizza Hut

  The Patrol Leaders Council (Troop leaders and Patrol leaders) will be tonight at Pizza Hut (1360 Walton Blvd) across from Rochester High School. The agenda will include planning May meetings, May campout and May 3rd Court of Honor. Planning will include summer camp organizing as well as choosing next years campouts.   Posted Apr 28 2009, 04:31 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Leadership Meeting

• Need Pic's Now from Sleeping Bear Outing

  Who was taking pictures at this past weekend's out to Sleeping Bear Dunes?  I need pictures ASAP "today" so that I can complete editing the Troop Court of Honor photo show.  Please arrange to get your pic's to Scott Schuster or me, Kent McCormick, no later than Tuesday (Apr 28). Posted Apr 27 2009, 08:17 AM by Kent McCormick with no comments Filed under: Court of Honor

• Lucas Mitchell's Eagle Project (I got no response last time, so I try again)

  I am still in desperate needs of scouts (and a couple parents) to help me on the can drive. It will be on Wednesday, April 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 starting and ending at my house. If you are available, please contact me. Posted Apr 26 2009, 03:54 PM by Lucas M. with no comments

• Urgent Call for Photos for Court of Honor

  Please bring your digital photo files to our Troop meeting, Tuesday 4/2. I can read data cards, discs, computers, USB drives. If you are a techie who would rather upload files to an ftp site, let me know and I will give you the info.  Looking for photos from these events:  Burlingame Farm  Caberfae Ski Trip Talent Show and Technology Lock-In Holoka and Climbing Center March Polar Bear at Silver Trails Appalachian Trail  Thanks, Scott Schuster   Posted Apr 20 2009, 08:25 PM by Scott Schuster with 1 comment(s)

• Next Board of Review, Wed. 4/22 and Wed. 4/29

  There will be a Board of Review this Wednesday, 4/22 at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 7:00 - 8:30 pm.  If you have finished your requirements and completed a Scoutmaster Conference, you can schedule a review with Lucas Mitchell. Another Board of Review is scheduled for next Wednesday, 4/29  for those scouts finishing requirements and SM Conferences on the Sleeping Bear Dunes campout this weekend. Please notify Lucas if you expect to need a review next week. Posted Apr 20 2009, 04:49 PM by J. Landuyt with no comments

• Lucas Mitchell's Eagle Project

  I will be doing a returnable bottle and can drive as a fundraiser for my Eagle Project on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:30 to 8:30. I am looking for as many scout volunteers as I can get as well as a parent volunteer or two. If you can help, e-mail me at lucasmitchell1@yahoo.com or call me. Posted Apr 19 2009, 06:09 PM by Lucas M. with no comments

• Sunday May 3rd Court of Honor

  Reminder for the family calendar!     Our next T125 Court of Honor is on Sunday May 3, 2009.    This is at Oak Arbor Church at 2:00 PM. We've got a lot of advancement in the Troop to recognize, as well as 2 new Eagle Scouts!     Scouts in Class A uniforms of course . . . but importantly we want parents too - in whatever uniform you choose!!!     Please come and join us for these important recognitions! Posted Apr 12 2009, 08:36 PM by Terry Connolly with no comments

• Appalachain Trail Travel Instructions

  Those going on the AT High Adventure should be at the Secretary of State office at Crooks & M-59 at 6:15 AM Monday, April 13th (Leave at 6:30 AM). The troop travels in Class A. Have a travel bag with clothes for when we get off the trail. Pack your first days hiking clothes inn there so you do not need to disturb your back pack Tuesday morning. Pack a swimming suit for hotel. Pack a bag lunch and have money for dinners Monday night and lunch on Sunday (4-19). Posted Apr 11 2009, 02:56 PM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: High Adventure

• AT Travel Instructions

  Those going on the AT High Adventure should be at the Secretary of State office at Crooks & M-59 at 6:15 AM Monday, April 13th (Leave at 6:30 AM). The troop travels in Class A. Have a travel bag with clothes for when we get off the trail. Pack your first days hiking clothes inn there so you do not need to disturb your back pack Tuesday morning. Pack a swimming suit for hotel. Pack a bag lunch and have money for dinners Monday night and lunch on Sunday (4-19). Posted Apr 11 2009, 02:56 PM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: High Adventure

• New Troop 125 Parent Introduction, Tuesday April 21

  Get answers to many of your questions about Troop 125by attending an orientation for new Scout parents. The meeting is Tuesday, April 21st, during the normal troop meeting (7:30 to 9:00 p.m.) Learn about: Equipment needs (and what not to buy) Fund raising activities Summer camp Troop policies and procedures  Merit badges Rank Advancements   The Troop Website address is http://www.cvctroop125.org Also, there is a Court of Honor scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd (2:00--5:00 p.m.) Posted Apr 07 2009, 05:41 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: New Scout Parent Meeting

• Tuesday Meeting (April 7th Community House)

  Purpose of meeting is preparation for elections. ALL TROOP LEADERS (SPL, ASPL, QM, SCribe, PL) PLAN ON BEING AT COMMUNITY HOUSE AT 7PM. Posted Apr 06 2009, 02:43 PM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• Smokies Shakedown Hike Sunday 3-5 PM Innatech

  If you are going on the Easter week Smokies hike please plan on coming Sunday from 3 PM until 5 PM for our FULL pack shake down hike. Plan on arriving early and unloading gear for check off. Pack for 30 degree nights and 70 degree days with high potential for rain. If you can not attend please let Mr. Burlingame know ASAP so alternate check off can be arranged. Posted Apr 01 2009, 04:24 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: High Adventure