November 2009 - Posts

• Ski Trip Rental Form

  The rental form for a ski or snowboard package has been posted. Please download this form and turn in with your permission slip by Dec. 8. http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1348.aspx Posted Nov 30 2009, 06:35 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Ski Trip Info and Permission Slip - Due Dec. 8

  Ski trip info and permission slip now posted. Rental agreement form will follow soon. Please turn in at the Dec. 1 troop meeting or the Dec. 8 Christmas Caroling or mail to Dave Verlinde, 5680 N. Livernois, Rochester, MI. 48306. I we do not have more than 30 participants by Dec. 8, we will release the second cabin we have reserved. Contact Dave Verlinde with any questions: Home  (248) 651-4031   Cell (248) 515-2371  Email  dverlinde@comcast.net  http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1344.aspx Posted Nov 29 2009, 09:54 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments Filed under: Ski Trip

• Troop Meeting Tuesday: Rehearsal for Christmas Caroling and Laser Tag

  Tuesday, December 1 Bring your musical instruments and singing voices to the meeting this Tuesday Dec. 1. One of our activities will be practice for the following Tuesday's Christmas Caroling at Sunrise Senior Living. You don't have to be perfect (or even really good) - the Seniors love having us perform! This is guaranteed to get you into the true spirit of Christmas. Please ask your band director if he/she has any Christmas music for your instrument. We have words to the songs, but no notes. We expecially need a piano player - can anyone help (including parents or siblings)? If you can't attend this meeting, you can still come next Tuesday. Please let SPL Kevin Sim's know what instrument you want to play. Call or text his cell 248-672-5049 or email kbsims54@gmail.com Tuesday, December 8 We will meet in the Rochester Hills Public Library parking lot AT 6:15 PM and walk across the street to Sunrise Senior Living. Wear your class A uniform. Bring your instrument. After singing and playing Christmas Carols for the Seniors, we will go to Zap Zone Laser Tag in Waterford. Permission slips will be posted later. Note that you MUST attend the Christmas Caroling to go to the Laser Tag party.     Posted Nov 29 2009, 06:01 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Patrol Rosters

  Latest Patrol Rosters have been posted.  See Forms and Files / Troop Master Information / Troop Roster / http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/default.aspx Bronze Bison Patrol http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/entry1337.aspx Eagle Patrol http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/entry1078.aspx Moose Patrol http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/entry1079.aspx Silver Stag Patrol http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/entry1081.aspx Platinum Patrol http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/entry1080.aspx Scout Roster http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/roster/entry1339.aspx             Posted Nov 23 2009, 11:42 AM by Scott Wilson with no comments Filed under: rosters

• This Saturday - After the Turkey and Pigroast . . .

  On behalf of Troop 125, I want to ask for your support of Scouting.    In 1910 Lord Robert Baden Powell formed a program that went on to become the largest youth service program in the world.  For 100 years Scouting has taught youth the “Words to Live By” in order to become more productive citizens and leaders of the world.  What are those words – The Scout Oath and the Scout Law! Scout Oath:                                                                         Scout Law – A Scout is:On my honor I will do my best                                           Trustworthy          Obedient To do my duty to God and my country                              Loyal                      Cheerful and to obey the Scout Law;                                                  Helpful                   Thrifty To help other people at all times;                                        Friendly                 Brave To keep myself physically strong,                                       Courteous              Clean mentally awake, and morally straight                                Kind                       Reverent Behind every Scout is a parent/guardian that encourages him to remain active in the program and dedicated Scouting volunteers that help train youth in outdoor skills, servant leadership, citizenship, and more.  What you may not know, is that this requires a significant infrastructure to operate in support of units like Troop 125. The Great Lakes Council (just changed from Clinton Valley Council) serves over 32,000 youth and 10,000 adult volunteers that are registered in Scouting.  The council provides camping programs and facilities (Lost Lake Scout Reservation and Camp Agawam), training for youth and adult leaders, aid in program development and recruiting, a professional and support staff to answer questions, track advancement, handle reservations, and much more.  The council also works to spread the Scouting programs to under-served areas and demographic groups within our area striving to make the Scouting movement available and accessible to all. On Saturday November 21, we will speak more about this after the Thanksgiving Feast at Burlingame Farm.   This is a fun family event, and we hope you’ll be there – regardless of your family’s ability to offer financial support to Scouting!   (See our Troop website for details if you are not already aware.) But we hope many of you will consider a gift.   I ask you to join me in supporting the Great Lakes Council through the annual Friends of Scouting campaign.    Beyond our Troop 125 budget, it costs the Council approximately $155 per year, per scout to operate these programs.     We ask that you consider this amount as a pledge for 2010.   Some of you may be able to do more, some perhaps less.     Thank you in advance for your support.  Sincerely, Terry Connolly, Troop 125 Committee Chair (and 2010 Friends of Scouting Volunteer!)   Posted Nov 19 2009, 08:53 PM by Terry Connolly with no comments

• Wreaths available for Pickup starting Today (11/19) at 4:00pm

  Wreath orders can be picked up on the following days, during the noted times, at The Holloways. 1936 Blue Grass CT Rochester Hills  48306 If your order cannot be picked up on one of these days, please contact Patti Holloway at 248-895-1493 or email patriciabh@comcast.net  to make alternate arrangements.  All orders need to be picked up by Saturday morning at the latest, if at all possible. Thursday, Nov. 19th   4:00 pm - 9:00 pm (updated) Friday, Nov. 20th     4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 21st    9:00 am - 11:00 am Posted Nov 19 2009, 10:51 AM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: Wreaths

• Thanksgiving Campout Saturday Dinner - Families Welcome

  Families are welcome to join the Scouts (& Webelo visitors) for a Turkey and roasted pig dinner. Recommend coming between 4 PM to 5 PM to see your scouts camping and practicing their outdoor skills. See how cardboard boxes, dutch ovens and opens fires make the best kitchens. Directions to 4989 Earhart, Ann Arbor  Take M-59 to I-75 (South)Take I-75 to Square Lake (west)Take Square Lake to Telegraph (South)Take Telegraph to I-696 (west)Take I-696 to I-275 (south)Take I-275 to M-14 (west)Take M-14 to US-23 (south) Take US-23 south (exit 1 mile) to Plymouth Road (East)Exit left over bridge or east on Plymouth road, go about ½ mile to lightTurn left on Earhart (past Dominos Farm) go 2.5 milesOn Earhart, pass Warren road, about ½ mile up you will see a pond on left, a gravel pit entrance on right and then as you start down the 2nd hill, look for drive on left with “Burlingame Farm” “est. 1855” on it. Bill’s cell 248-840-4701   Posted Nov 19 2009, 04:12 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Campout

• Scout Meeting Tonight- Community House

  Topic - First Aid Jeopardy (Patrol competition & advancement). Plan Patrol activity for campout. Leaders picked ideas from Leadership training on the 6th. Bring permission slip for Thanksgiving weekend campout (this weekend). Make sure you know how many are coming for dinner from your families. Moose has flags, Bronze Bison has snack. Posted Nov 17 2009, 11:36 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• Troop 125 Wreaths Arriving Thursday, November 19th PM!

  (Anyone interested in helping unload the 1,000 pounds of evergreens from the 18-wheeler on Thursday afternoon, please contact Patti.  We will be given a 30-minute delivery time notice on Thursday..) Wreath orders can be picked up on the following days, during the noted times, at The Holloways. 1936 Blue Grass CT Rochester Hills  48306 If your order cannot be picked up on one of these days, please contact Patti Holloway at 248-895-1493 or email patriciabh@comcast.net  to make alternate arrangements.  All orders need to be picked up by Saturday morning at the latest, if at all possible. Thursday, Nov. 19th   6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday, Nov. 20th     4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 21st    9:00 am - 11:00 am Posted Nov 17 2009, 05:52 AM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: Wreaths

• Scouting For Food - Saturday 9 AM

  The troop will be collecting food for the poor in the local area this Saturday (11-14). Plan on meeting at 9 AM at Burlingame's (922 Dickson, North of Hamlin on Livernois, East on Dressler, North on Downhill and left on Dickson). There will be donuts & hot chocolate before collecting. Some scouts might want to help deliver the food to the local food bank and see their community service helping the community. Posted Nov 13 2009, 04:29 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Scouting for Food

• Bison Patrol Veterns Day Flag Ceremony

  The Bison patrol will help at the American House Elmwood present a flag for Veteran's day. Please go straight to the American House (Auburn road, west of Livernois). They should be in full uniform and carry out a flag ceremony just like at the troop meeting for the retired verterans in American House. Ask for Dianne at the front desk.     Dianne Cameron, Assistant Director American House Elmwood 2251 W. Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309 248-852-1980 fax: 248-852-8393 Posted Nov 11 2009, 12:52 PM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Community Service

• Our combined council has a new name!

  The combined Clinton Valley Council and Detroit Area Council has a new name: GREAT LAKES COUNCIL Posted Nov 11 2009, 08:47 AM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• IMAX Afternoon with Mom - Saturday, December 5

  Afternoon With Mom   Disney's A CHRISTMAS CAROL In 3-D Starring Jim Carrey   At the IMAX at The Henry Ford   Saturday, December 5th 12:10pm   Group tickets Adults (13 & up)               $10.50 Kids (12 & under)    $  8.75   Make checks payable to:  THE HENRY FORD (not Troop 125) no cash please!   Need your reservation by:   WED., NOVEMBER 18th   Send checks to: Robin Ruzicska 28238 East Duluth Harrison Township, MI 48045-1610   Posted Nov 09 2009, 06:48 PM by Robin Ruzicska-Gabbert with no comments

• The Top Secret Activity Trip is full.

  The trip filled up tonight at 6:08. Sorry if you wanted to go but there was a maximum amount of 25 scouts. We're going to have a BLAST. Remember, you get pizza and pop at about 8:30, so you definitely want to eat dinner. You needs LOTS of ENERGY for this activity.We will return to Innatech between 9:15 and 9:30. ADULTS - If you plan to have pizza and pop (cost $3) please let me know as I must place the order during the day tomorrow. Posted Nov 09 2009, 04:33 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Top Secret Activity Trip

  November 10, 2009 Meet at Innatech at 6:15 PM. We MUST leave by 6:30 PM. If you are late, call Mr. V. and he will tell you where the top secret location is and you can meet us there. Return time is 9:30 back to Innatech. Do not wear your uniform. Pizza and pop is included in the price. Permission slips are due at the Court of Honor. If you still want to go but missed the Court of Honor, call Mr.Verlinde to check availability. And no, we are not doing anything illegal. (For the many scouts and leaders that do not trust Mr. V.) Posted Nov 07 2009, 08:26 AM by Dave Verlinde with no comments