MARK YOUR CALENDARS - SUMMER CAMP - TESOMAS SCOUT CAMP - JUNE 19 - 25, 2016

SUMMER CAMP – TESOMAS SCOUT CAMP – JUNE 19 – 25, 2016

I know with this cold frigid weather it’s hard to think about Summer Camp, but before you know it June will be here and we need to plan ahead.  So it’s never too early to start thinking about Boy Scout Summer Camp. You will need to have a medical form filled out so make sure to plan ahead to visit your doctor. 

This year the Scouts took a vote and decided they wanted to go to Tesomas Scout Camp instead of Bear Paw. It is located on Crystal Lake located North of Rhinelander. It is a similar experience to Bear Paw in a different setting.

You will be camping out in tents all week. Troop 1468 does have some tents and there are some scouts that will bring their own.  As time gets closer and plans are made, these details can be worked out.

The Troop will be dining in the dining hall.  They encourage lots of enthusiasm in the Dining Hall during meals, so please join in on the fun!

For your swimming experience there is beautiful spring fed Crystal Lake (there is no pool).

Units will assist with camp wide duties such as flag ceremonies, manning swim towers on the Waterfront, cleaning the shower building and maintaining a respectable campsite.

You have opportunities to learn lots of Scout skills and earn merit badges.  There are also Advancement opportunities, so make sure to sign up for these.  But most of all you will have fun, fun, fun!!!!

We will have Scout leaders attending the camp with the Scouts, and will have parent volunteers providing transportation.  We may be asking for volunteers to provide transportation, how many drivers we need will depend on how many Scouts we have attending camp.

The 2016 program for Tesomas Scout Camp is not available, but to view information on the 2015 Tesomas Scout Camp click this link http://clsr.samoset.org/tesomas/

For information on Troop 1468 including recommended packing lists and a link to the BSA medical forms, see links on this blog.

Please fill out the Tesomas Summer Camp Outing Sheet to reserve your spot and return as soon as possible to Peggy Bettis at troop1468@gmail.com or turn in at a troop meeting to Dave Bettis, Cody Bettis or Peggy Bettis.  Once you have filled out the BSA Long-Term Camp Medical Form you will need to make 3 copies – keep 1 for yourself, mail 2 copies to Wendy Lambert. 

Bell Ringing and Bowling 12-5-15

On December 5, 2015 Troop 1468 participated in the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign.  This is an annual event for the scouts and they really enjoy ringing the bells and participating in a wonderful worthy cause.

"The miracle of Christmas happens again and again through joy, caring, and sharing.  The Salvation Army Red Kettle is a tradition of the Christmas scene in Brown County, with thousands of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless of our community."

Following bell ringing everyone enjoyed bowling and pizza at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley.  Great fun was had by all!

Court of Honor Ceremony 11-2-15

Troop 1468 held it's fall Court of Honor Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015.

The following scouts advanced in rank:

Tenderfoot:  

Alex Adasiewicz, Dawson Malke, Mason Matuszak, Bryce Vanderlinden

Second Class: 

Isaac Drevs

First Class:  

Liam Fahey, Casey Lambert, Gavin Mangold

Star:  

Casey Lambert

Eagle Palms:  

William Voelker - Silver, Bronze(2nd)

Congratulations to all the scouts, you've worked hard to achieve your new ranks.
After the ceremony all scouts and families enjoyed socializing with delicious deserts and beverages.

 

New Rank Advancement Coming in 2016

The BSA is significantly changing rank advancement requirements in 2016. All scouts should purchase a new Boy Scout Handbook from the Scout Shop when it is available in January. What does this mean?

• ·      If you have already started working on a rank, you can finish it under the old requirements if you complete your work in 2016.
• ·      If you do not complete already-started ranks in 2016, you must switch to the new requirements in 2017.
• ·      Any ranks you start working on in 2016 must be done under the new requirements.

To see the new requirements and how they compare to the old requirements, click on the Advancement Changes Summary link in the Document Collection section to the right.

Court of Honor Ceremony 6-6-15

Troop 1468 Court of Honor Ceremony 

June 6th, 2015  

Eagle candidates receiving the Eagle Rank Award are Joel Haas and William Voelker.

"Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting.  Since 1912 more than two million Boy Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank.  In the words of the Eagle Scout Promise, Eagles do their best each day to make their training an example, their rank and their influence count strongly for better Scouting and for better citizenship in their troop, in their community, and in their contacts with other people.  To this they pledge their sacred honor."  Joel and William are Troop 1468's 45th and 46th candidates to receive the Eagle Rank.

Congratulations Joel and William we are very proud of all your achievements.

Joel Haas and William Voelker

Along with the Eagle Rank Awards the following scouts also received a Rank Advancement -

Nick Compton received the Tenderfoot Rank

Nolan Verba and Gavin Mangold received the Second Class Rank

Liam Gallagher received the Life Rank

Congratulations to Nick, Nolan, Gavin and Liam, we are proud of your accomplishments.

A big thank you to the Pulaski Jazz Combo for performing while everyone was socializing and enjoying delicious desserts and refreshments after the ceremony.

First Aid Instruction

On April 14, Scouts from troop 1468 led first-aid instruction for Cub Scouts in Pack 4468. Great job boys!

PCMS Cleanup

On March 31, Troop 1468 teamed up with the Bear Den from Pack 4031 to help clean up the grounds at Pulaski Community Middle School.