Trail Talk – 5/21/18

This weekend is a busy one. On Saturday May 26 at 2pm is a special Eagle Court of Honor for Brendan Maxey, Lucas Townsend, Nick Mitran and Graham Alburtus. We would like scouts there at the church by 1pm for parts in the program. The ceremony starts at 2pm and all scouts must come dressed in their class A uniform. Please also wear your troop neckerchief. There will refreshments after the ceremony.

Monday is Memorial day. as in previous years we will be marching in the Portage Memorial day parade. Please meet the troop behind or next to chick-filet about 9:00 to 9:15am. the parade strats at 10am and we will finish behind the Portage Police station about 11:30am. Please wear your Class A uniform and troop neckerchief. If you are marching in the band plese let me know.

Our next campout is June 1-3 in Pentwater. cost is $25, things to do: go Karts ( extra funds) Miniature golf ( extra funds) swimm in the heated pool, in the afternoon go to Mears State park about 5 minutes away. This is a fun filled weekend and a great way to celebrate the end of the school year. We will leave at 5pm on Friday and return Sunday about 1:30pm. We will stop for lunch at a fast food area( bring money) Permissionslip attached. Please indicate if you are bringing a tent or going to use a troop tent on the permission form. thanks

TUESDAY MAY 22 LAST CHANCE FOR A PHYSICAL FOR SUMMER CAMP. TIME WILL BE DURING THE MEETING FROM 7-8:30PM. ALL PHYSICALS FOR SUMMER CAMP AND PHILMONT ARE DUE BY JUNE 1, 2018.

For those of you going to Philmont this summer there is a shakedown weekend at Rota-Kiwan Friday June 8 to Sunday June 10. Please arrive Friday night about 7pm. We will be done on Sunday by 10am. All scouts will need to be dropped off at camp. we will be in Camp Madron.(boy scout side) signs will be up for the exact location. YOU MUST PACK YOUR BACKPACK AND GEAR YOU ARE BRINGING WITH YOU.