April 2010 - Posts

• Sunday Court of Honor - May 2nd

  We have a lot of advancement activity to be recognized this Sunday at the Spring Court of Honor.    This is at 2 PM at Oak Arbor Church. In addition to quite an array of rank advancements and merit badges, Troop 125 is pleased to honor 4 Eagle Scouts!    In our memory, this is a new T125 high for one Court of Honor!   This means even more cake and refreshments than is normal! Even if you don't have a rank advancement the COH is an important and fun event to be a part of  . . . . families AND Scouts!  Scouts  - we want you looking good . . . obviously full class A uniform.        And just think - if you don't go to this . . . the alternative could be mowing your lawn! Posted Apr 27 2010, 09:13 PM by Terry Connolly with no comments

• Last Minute Cleveland Information

  We'll soon be on our way to the Rock and Roll Capital of the World! Here are a few reminders: 1. Bring rain gear in case we get "misted". (It never rains on scout campouts). 2. Wear Class B green shirt with scout pants for the drive to Cleveland. Be sure to bring Class A shirt for Saturday. 3. You might want a few dollars for souveniers. 4. Mr. V. never has time for dinner so he will stop for food. You can get some too if you bring extra money and promise to eat fast! (Mr. H. often follows Mr. V.) 5. Don't forget sierra cup and silverware. We will NOT supply paper and plastic! 6. Bring pen or pencil. You should have one anyway, but especially for the museum scavenger hunt (which will get you a patch if you're successful!) 7. Please be on time for departure (especially Mr. V. who is usually late). We need to leave really close to 6 PM so come a few minutes early. 8. Please send me an emergency phone number, and scout cell phone number (if you have cell phone). Mr. V. forgot to put it on the permission slip. 9. PLEASE e-mail me (dverlinde@comcast.net) or text or call 248-515-2371 so I know you got this message. Also put this number in your cell phone in case you get lost in Cleveland. Let me know if you have any questions. See you tomorrow. Posted Apr 22 2010, 05:12 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Everybody Needs a Medical Form for Summer Camp (Due May 20th)

  The rules have changed, everybody needs a medical form.   http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1419.aspx Posted Apr 20 2010, 06:49 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: Summer Camp 2010

• Summer Camp Permission Slip Due May 20th

  Download the form here:   http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1417.aspx More helpful information about Camp is located here  http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1396.aspx   Posted Apr 20 2010, 05:55 PM by Scott Schuster with no comments Filed under: Summer Camp 2010

• Tuesday (April 20th) Meeting At RCH - Troop Elections

  Tuesday is elections for spring & summer camp officers. Those scouts who attended the leadership training and are planning on attending summer camp are encouraged to run. You must be First Class or able to show that you can attain that rank very soon. Elections are for SPL, Scribes and Quartermaster. We will also be having Patrol Leader elections. Posted Apr 19 2010, 05:32 AM by Bill Burlingame with no comments Filed under: Meeting

• Last Call for Board of Review before COH

  There will be a Board of Review Tues. 4/27 at the Rochester Hills Public Library. If you would like to be scheduled, contact Adam Rolain by Friday, 4/23.  Remember, you must have a Scoutmaster Conference completed before your Board of Review. Posted Apr 17 2010, 03:24 PM by J. Landuyt with no comments

• 2010 Historical Merit Badges

  Four(4) 'old' merit badges are being offered again for 2010 only. These are Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking. These are being offered as part of the 100 Years of Scouting Celebration. Three were discontinued in 1952 while the fourth was discontinued in 1992. All requirements are as the original published in 1911. All the merit badge requirements must be complete by December 31, 2010 in order to earn the respective badge. The attached file offers a brief overview of the program. More detail requirements can be found on the National BSA website (use the 'Links' button on the home page) and then search on their site under 'historical merit badges'. The file is too big to be loaded to our troop site. I will have several copies at our troop meetings. http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/meritbadge/entry1413.aspx Posted Apr 15 2010, 10:27 AM by Mike Scarlatelli with no comments

• New (and existing) Parent Meeting Tuesday April 20th

  Would like to request all new parents of the last 9 months or so join us for a meeting as a part of the Tuesday April 20th Troop Meeting.   We don't try to "round you up" too often . . . but we think you'll find it worth your time to be with us next week.     We'd like to cover the outlook for Summer Camp in July (Gary Howard has a great plan emerging on this).   This is typically pretty important information for those that have not had a scout attend camp prior . . . . and we think it is a key experience in Scouting that you want to give them!   Some of the longer term families that may have not gone to summer camp last year will want to attend as well. For those boys that are literally new since the winter we'll also be doing New Scout Inductions at the end of the Troop meeting . . . and we think this is valuable to have a parent there for.   You'll also see a little bit of our boy leader elections . . . . Scout leadership is a critical part of Scouting  . . . .  we do these for 6 month segments and will elect the next crew on Tuesday. Last, whenever we do a Parent meeting we will invite your expression of concerns or suggestions for how you want to see the Troop run.    Sometimes these are most valuable from some of our newest members . . . you see things that we have all gotten used to!    Your involvement helps make your son's experience the best! Please join us at the Community House at 7:30 and we'll be done by 9:00    Posted Apr 13 2010, 06:19 PM by Terry Connolly with no comments

• Fire Building night at Smith's - Cleveland Permission slips due

  Fire Building @ Smith's WhenTue, April 13, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where2800 Hixon Rd, Rochester, MI 48306 (map) Description____What: Come and show off your skills and enjoy the company of friends. if you burn the string you might just win a prize!!!! and if you come we will have Hobo Pies over the campfire. ____Why: Just For Fun ____Clothing: Jeans and Troop t-shirt or sweat shirt.   Cleveland Rock and Roll Adventure Permission slips due at the fire building. If you can't make it, send your permission slip with someone else or deliver to Mr. Verlinde. Tickets must be purchased for the museums by Wednesday. Late permission slips may have to pay the non=group cost of the museums, so get them in on time! Posted Apr 12 2010, 04:49 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments

• Cleveland Permission Slip - April 23 - 25

  The permission slip is ready for you to download. The permission slip is due April 13th, as reservations must be made at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Museum.   http://cvctroop125.org/files/folders/campout_permission_and_information/entry1409.aspx Posted Apr 01 2010, 06:47 PM by Dave Verlinde with no comments