May 2009 - Posts

• Mackinac Meeting Tonight

  Tonight's Mackinac Meeting location is shown below. Wear class B short uniform. At least one parent should also attend. Final payments can be made ($125 without bike, $132 with bike). Spending money up to $30 may be turned in also).  6 to 8 PM Room 180 Woodside Bible Church 6600 Rochester Rd. Troy, MI 48065 Come in the north entrance - first hallway to your left (just left of the staircase). Room 180 is the last room on the left. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please let ASM Mr. Verlinde know. email: dverlinde@comcast.net or phone: 248-651-4031. By the way, we are returning from Mackinac on August 29, not August 20 as published on schedule recently sent. Oops!   Posted May 31 2009, 10:33 AM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• More on the Troop Family Picnic

  So . . .  we hope you all have Sunday June 7th marked on the family calendar for the Troop 125 Picnic! This starts at about 4 PM in Stoney Creek Park.    We will be at "Winter Cove B" Pavilion.  This is on the west side of the lake.    If you take the circle road around the south side, go past the boat launch area - and turn at the first possible RH turn (but this is probably 2/3 of a mile beyond the launch area).   You'll need to have a sticker or pay the daily use fee ($4 per car) at the gate. Troop will provide:   Burgers, 'dogs, buns, fixings', lemonade, plates and plasticware. We hope you'll bring:     FAMILY - parents, siblings, etc are all invited!                                    A dish of your choice for the "potluck" - salad, side dish, deserts, etc                                    Any other beverages you want for your family                                   All your picnic-at-the-park toys . . . frisbees, kites, softball equipment, etc                                   Class B t-shirt for the Scouts Any questions, feel free to call Terry Connolly  (248-652-2579).     Also feel free to arrive and depart as suits your schedule . . . we'll be there at least until 7 pm. Committee Members- we spoke of need for very brief Committee meeting.    Would like to suggest all of you try to be there by 3:30 and we will intend to have very brief exchange (which I think is all that is necessary!).           Posted May 28 2009, 06:50 PM by Terry Connolly with no comments

• Mackinac Meetings (there are several spots left if you still want to go!)

  Attention Mackinac participants, 87 days until we are on the Island! Here is list of the scheduled practice sessions.  It is important that you attend as many of these as possible. Plan to come to the organizational meeting AND AT LEAST three of the practices. Please e-mail SPL Brandon Sims (bsims10@gmail.com) or ASM Dave Verlinde (dverlinde@comcast.net) if you will miss a meeting. If you miss too many, you may have to use some of your Mackinac free time to practice! These dates are subject to change Sunday, May 31     Organizational meeting for Scouts and parents, with some marching practice.   6 - 8 PM  Location still being arranged. Wear class B uniform. Final payment ($125) can be turned in. Jackets ordered. Sunday, June 7       Marching practice.   2 - 4 PM at Stoney Creek Metropark (followed by family picnic) Wear class B uniform. Final payment ($125) due. Tuesday, June 16    Marching and flag practice.    7 - 9 PM at Rochester Community House. Wear class B uniform. Sunday, July 26       Marching and flag practice.   7 - 9 PM at Rochester Community House. Wear class B uniform. Sunday, August 16   Marching and flag practice.   7 - 9 PM at Rochester Community House. Wear class A uniform - Uniform inspection. Spending money ($30 max) can be turned in. Physical forms due. Tuesday, August 18   Marching and flag practice.  7 - 9 PM at Rochester Community House. Wear class A uniform - Uniform inspection. Spending money ($30 max) due. Saturday, August 22  Leave for Mackinac Island approx. 6 AM Saturday, August 20  Return from Mackinac appox. 5 PM Note that a "Class B" uniform is troop T-shirt and scout pants or shorts. Do NOT wear jeans! GO WINGS! Posted May 27 2009, 07:30 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Tuesday, May 26th Meeting At Camp Agawam - 7 - 8:30 PM

  Tonight's meeting will be at Agawam at 7 PM (1301 W Clarkston Road, Lake Orion, 48362 http://www.cvc-bsa.org/camping/campAgawam/index.html ). Proceed to the end of the camp road to the activity field and be dropped off or park there. Activities include fire building competition, compass course and other scout skills. Come prepared for fun and games (class B uniform). Posted May 26 2009, 03:39 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• Computers Merit Badge - Visit Dassault Systemes DELMIA Corp.

  Boy Scouts are invited to visit my workplace:   Dassault Systemes DELMIA Corp  900 N. Squirrel Rd Auburn Hills, MI 48326  www.3ds.com   on Monday June 22 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.   This visit counts towards requirements no. 7 and no. 9 of the Computers Merit Badge.  This visit is worthwhile even if you don't plan on completing the Merit Badge.  One of our staff, trained to work with students, will give you a hands-on presentation of the exciting 3D simulation software we build.  In fact, this visit might motivate you to finish the Computers badge!   If you are interested, please let me know by emailing nsmerchawi@gmail.com.  ( I need to know how many to expect ).  You need to provide your own transportation.   Sara Merchawi ( Alex Orzechowski's mom ) ( Computers Merit Badge Counselor ) Posted May 24 2009, 06:51 PM by Alex O. with no comments

• Troop Family Picnic Sunday June 7th

  Just want to plug a date into your busy family weekend schedules!    On Sunday June 7th, we will do our annual Troop picnic starting at 4 pm.   We'll probably run it about 3 hrs, but obviously stay as long as you want.    This is a family event, parents and siblings invited!!     As in the past, the Troop Committee will be "sponsoring" this with burgers and dogs, paper/tableware, and lemonade.     We'd ask your family to bring a dish to pass of your choice (e.g. side dishes, salads, desserts, etc) and then any other (nonalcoholic) drinks you may want for your family. This has been a fun interaction for families in past years.   Bring your "picnic toys" and be ready for softball, etc.        We expect to do this at Stoney Creek Park and will shortly have out a specific pavilion and map.       Hope you can join us! Posted May 21 2009, 06:45 PM by Terry Connolly with no comments

• 2009 Summer Camp- Fees "Reminder Notice"

  The balance for camping fees are now past due. If you have not already remitted the balance, now is a good time to make that happen. Please either mail to Don Balmes or remit to Bill Burlingame. My home address is listed the permission form.  The troop must submit the balance to the council office by 6-1-2009 in order to avoid additional late payment fees. Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions. Don Balmes (248-840-1056 or donbalmes@wowway.com)        Posted May 19 2009, 06:47 PM by Don Balmes with no comments

• Mackinac marching practice part of tonight's meeting

  We will be practicing marching tonigh for all Scouts going to Mackinac. If you have sports activities tonight, please come when your activity is over. Posted May 19 2009, 09:31 AM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Updated Troop Schedule, now available

  The latest and greatest schedule, now available   http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/schedule/entry1118.aspx   Posted May 17 2009, 06:32 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: schedule

• Summer Camp Medical Forms

  This is a reminder that all the boys going to Summer Camp must have their medical form signed by a physician within the last three years.  Adults over 40 need the medical form signed by a physician within the last year.  These forms need to be given to me as soon as possible. Gary Howard Posted May 15 2009, 03:11 PM by Gary Howard with no comments

• Hiking Merit Badge - 20 miler

  Save the date!! For those boys that have participated in the Easter Smokey/AT hikes and/or Philmont, here's an opportunity to complete the last requirement for the Hiking merit badge. You should all have completed the required 5 and 10 mile hikes and should be able to complete the 'book work'. Only thing remaining is a 20 Mile hike. A 20 Mile hike is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th at this time. We will hike the Paint Creek Trail starting in downtown Rochester, head up to Lake Orion for lunch, and return. Plan on starting at 8:00am and returning about 5:00pm. No packs required. Just water bottles and lunch if you don't want to buy it in Lake Orion. Permission slips and further info to follow but lock the date. This hike is also good for those younger scouts that may go on a future spring extended hike to get this requirement completed. Remember that the Hiking Merit Badge is an Eagle merit badge 'optional' with Cycling and Swimming (I believe). Posted May 15 2009, 07:45 AM by Mike Scarlatelli with 2 comment(s)

• Action required for scouts going to summer camp: Make your merit selections NOW

  Sign up now and have a chance to get the merit badges you want. They fill up and close out -- so we must  focus and do this ASAP.  Use the info provided below to make your top 5 five choices for merit badges or activities, and send an email with your choices to GaryHoward@wideopenwest.com. Do this if you did not make merit badge choices at the Tuesday May 5th Troop meeting. Also indicate your T-shirt size (sizes for everyone are adult sizes) Small , Medium, Large, Extra-Large Get the merit badge schedule here: http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1218.aspx If you want more info on the merit badge sessions, you can learn about them in the Leaders Guide.  Merit Badges that require extra fees: Archery: $3 Rifle: $5 Woodcarving: $5 Photography: $7 Pottery: $8 Golf: $10 Art: $12 Leatherwork: $12 Scupture: $14 Space Exploration: $15 Indian Lore: $20 Shotgun: $30 Flyfishing/Fishing $5 Posted May 05 2009, 08:00 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: Summer Camp

• Lucas Mitchell-Can Drive

  Thanks so much to all of the scouts who helped me out with the can drive last Wednesday. We raised over $200. I will be doing another can drive this coming Monday, May 11th from 5 to 7. If you can help out, please contact me.  I will also be installing irrigation the day before (Sunday, May 10th) from noon to 6 pm. Unfortunately, that is Mother's Day, but if you are willing to volunteer a few hours (you don't necessarily have to come for the whole time, just whatever you can make it to), contact me for more information. Thanks, Lucas Mitchell Posted May 05 2009, 03:35 PM by Lucas M. with no comments

• Mandatory Patrol Meetings Week of May 12th

  During the week of May 12th, all Patrol Leaders will be required to set up a patrol meeting with their patrols.  The main point of this meeting will be to create a troop flag that will be brought to campouts and meetings. Posted May 04 2009, 05:08 PM by Evan T. with no comments

• ATTN: All Scout Leaders and Troop Officers

  Click on the link posted below to download the minutes from the latest PLC meeting:  http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/1214/download.aspx Posted May 04 2009, 05:00 PM by Evan T. with no comments