The 2nd Mackinac practice is Tuesday June 16 from 7 to 9 PM at the Rochester Community House. Please wear Class B short uniform. Do not wear other shorts. Mackinac manuals will be distributed, as well as guidebooks and patches if you haven't already received them. Your final payment of $132 (including bike) is now past due. Spending money (up to $30) and Grand Luncheon Buffet at the Grand Hotel ($19) may be paid at this meeting, but is not due until August 16. A few of you still have not turned in contact forms or transportation forms.
If you don't have all the uniform parts you need, please work on securing them now. The Boy Scout office in Pontiac is the best place to purchase items, although you can order them online. http://www.scoutstuff.org/bsasupply/.
Your uniform MUST have official BSA items, including socks. "Look alike" or "knock-off" uniform parts from non-BSA sources are not allowed. Because this is a transition year for the official uniform, you may wear either the classic or centennial uniform, or a combination. You need both long pants and shorts (or the convertible pants). If you need a new pair, the centennial canvas convertible pants are probably the best bet for year round wear and are less expensive than the nylon ones. Preferred socks are the crew length sock, no stripe is preferred, but red stripe is OK if you still have them. You'll need several pair of socks. . Remember you need brown or black dress shoes. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are not allowed. Shoulder loops can be red or forest green, although green is preferred.
Please let Mr. Verlinde know (dverlinde@comcast.net) if you will not be attending this practice. Victor H. and Cameron C. are already excused. Remember you are expected to attend a minimum of 3 of the 5 marching practices.
The official Mackinac trip web site is www.davidverlinde.com where I've posted all the forms and information you need. Check it out!
One final request - please let Mr. Verlinde know who you want to be in a patrol with. Send him your first, second, and third choice, and he will make every effort to place you with at least one of them. Patrol Leaders will be announced tonight.