Completed Computer Merit Badge.

 

 

Went over part 2 of the Computer Merit Badge.

Worked on a spreadsheet and a database.

Homework: Use a word processor to create an invitation to scout parents, for a Court of Honnor. 

 

 

Went over part 1 of Computer Merit Badge.

 

 

Went over merit badge prerequisites for summer camp.

Went over schedule for Michigan High Adventure Trip.

Conducted fitness test for Pedro Patrol.

 

 

Talked about Summer Camp schedule.

Was given Summer Camp medical forms.

Went over calendar.

 

Upcoming Schedules:

Caving trip has been moved to to fall of 2011 and instead we will be going canoeing at Turkey Run on April 30th.

For the meeting on May 17th we will be going rock climbing

Basement Clean-Up is on June 4th

Summer Camp is June  12- 18. We will camp at Hickory Haven. 

Family Night is June 15th.

 

 

Court of Honor

 

 

Court of Honor prep.

 

 

Talked about OA.

Talked about Summer Camp Classes and what to bring

 

Notes:

In May, we may either go caving, or canoeing at Turkey Run

Summer Camp class selection form due next week, April 5th.

 

 

Presented Quality Units.

BS Cards were distributed to scouts.

Reminded scouts about the Telliride Film Festival.

Recaped on how the MBS went.

Brainstormed which meritbadges to do at future scout meetings.

 

Upcoming Meetings:

March 15- Parkland Film Festival

March 22- No Meeting-Spring Break

March 29- Troop Meeting

April 5- Badge and Rank Review Meeting

April 12- Court of Honor

 

 

Talked about the advancement process, Merit Badges, and Parent responsibility. This is on the website.
Talked about OA requirements

 

Notes:

Telluride Film Festival is on March 15. Scouts who were assigned to work should be there at 6:25. Everyone else should be there by 7:00.The Telluride Festival is located in Parkland College Theater.
Michigan Trip is July 10th-17th.

 

 

 

Completed Module 2 and 3 of Troop Leadership training.

 

Attendance: Chris D, Aden H, Patrick K, Sam W, Will J, Michael C, Max W, John S, James P, Kyle R, and Chris M.

 

 

 
Recapped on how the Klondike went and how everybody felt about it.
MBS is on March 5th.
Went over MBS classes and merit badge homework.
Ski Trip- February 11th - 12th
Mr. Koerner went over some of the snow sports merit badge requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Mr. Walters talked about preparations for the Klondike Derby

 

 ASPL went over the meal plan for the Klondike Derby.

 

 

Scouts came up with a meal plan for the Klondike Derby.

 

 

 

1. Opening Ceremony                   SPL

2. Meeting Agenda Overview          SPL

3. Cooking Class                          Kyle R, Michael C

4. Meal Planning                          All

5. Inspect/ maintain camp stoves  SPL/Scouts

6. Closing Ceremony                    All

 

10/19 Camping- Cole K, Cole A (topics: making your bed outdoors pg305-306, how to pitch a tent pg302)

11/12 LNT- James p (topics: Outdoor code pg245, Principles 1&2 pg 247-128)

11/9 1st Aid- Jake G (topics: personal first-aid kits pg127-128)

11/16 1st Aid- John S (topics: First –Aid method pg129-132)

 

Notes: For the next meeting, bring any troop camp gear that was sent home for cleaning.

Troop Planning

19 October
Camping Class (setting up tents, etc)
Inspect tents and lanterns
Prep gear for Troop Shoot
Finalize meal plan (assign food purchaser)
Finalize skits
Game ideas for 26 Oct. meeting (James P & Cole K)

26 October
Equipment shake-down
Games (James P & Cole K)

Troop shoot Update

Troop shoot has been postponed to the weekend of 29-31 October. The plan remains the same with a simple date change.

 

29 Oct (Fri) - Depart Holy Cross, arrive Camp Drake, set up camp
30 Oct (Sat) - Shooting at the Nogle Range Complex throughout the day
31 Oct (Sun) - Break camp, return to Holy Cross

Please confirm attendance through the SPL, Peyton K.
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April 14, 2010

Friends of Scouting Presentation
Court of Honor
Presentation of Troop 9 website (will include Pack 9)
Michael H presented Swimming Presentation- Troop voted on swimming at Urbana Aquatic Center on April 28th during regular scout meeting

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April 7, 2010

Troop visit the Fire station as part of the Fire Safety Badge
Scouts had advancement and badge review in preparation for Court of Honor on April 14th.
Camp fees and any wreath money need to be turned in
Scouts checked with Mr. Doyle to see if all of our records were up to date.
OA elections scheduled for April 21st- this has been changed to May 5th


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March 31, 2010
Troop attended the Holy Cross Stations
Mr. Walters went over several upcoming events and advancement guidelines. Please review carefully.

Advancement Changes Effective January 1, 2010
New EDGE requirement included for rank advancement
Complete guidelines updated to Troop 9 website under advancement changes

Discussion of rank and merit badge completion

1.  Scout responsibility to keep documentation for rank advancement and merit badge completion

2.  Mr. Walters gave each scout his IPR (Individual Progress Report)- if you were not at the meeting, please have SCOUT contact Mr. Walters to receive copy.  Mr. Walters explained form.  If scout has question on form, please contact Mr. Walters.

a.  Scouts should keep binder with badge worksheets and documentation that currently working on.

b.  Scouts should keep badge cards once received in baseball plastic sleeves in binder

c.  Once a scout has completed a merit badge, the SCOUT must contact either Mr. Doyle or Mr. Walters for review of completed requirements.

d.  Required uniform with reviewing badge completion and rank advancement

Summer Camp (June 13-19, 2010)

Troop 9 will go to Camp Drake June 13-19, 2010.  Mr. Walters talked about the dates and class selection.  Summer camp schedule on Troop 9 website.  Scouts need to print out schedule, put name on form, and select classes.  Form is due during April 7th meeting.  Each scout and adult must have a current physical (within 12 months) by summer camp.  Physical form on Troop 9 website.

Also, Sunday camp arrival day there will be a swim test.  Must be able to swim 100 yard to go on float trip.  For some scouts it may be recommended to practice prior to summer camp.

High Adventure (July 17-24, 2010)

This trip is to the Boundry Water. It is recommended for First Class Scouts and above.  there will be extra training prior to the trip to get attendees ready.


Upcoming Meeting Plans (April 7th)

This will be the last meeting to have completed merit badges approved and any scout conference or board of review prior to the April 14th Court of Honor.

We will also go to the Firehouse as part of the Fire Safety Merit Badge.

Items needed for upcoming meeting

- Fire Safety Worksheet if have not already earned this badge
- Scout Book
- Any documentation for partial merit badges for review
- Finalized Camp Schedule with name (if unsure what to take, bring form and ask at meeting)
- If scout has comflict to attend this meeting due to play practice, please have SCOUT contact Mr. Walters asap to schedule individual meeting.
- Remember to dress accordingly based on if you are reviewing badges or conference

We also need as many adults that are available to assist with badge review and conferences.
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March 24, 2010- No Meeting Spring Break

March 17, 2010
Troop went bowling at Western Bowl

March 9, 2010
Troop participated in Council Telluride Film Festival
The following scouts volunteered to work the Telluride Film Festival at Parkland College.

Ushers - Patrick K, Peyton K, Bart B
Ticket takers - Cole A, Sean P
Ticket Sales - Sam W

February 24, 2010
Next Meeting prepare for Merit Badge Seminar
Upcoming meeting planning
Michael C. organize Fire Station Tour
John S organize reading badge/Library tour
Michael H. organize swimming event