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March 19
Advancement
- Court of Honor — congratulations to all the scouts!
- About a dozen rank advancements, at least one in each rank!
- 42 merit badges awarded!
- Friends of Scouting
Announcements
- April 9 Scoutbook Training — Strongly encouraged for new parents
- How to use Scoutbook, especially for parents new to 183, but helpful for any parent who needs a refresher or has questions.
- Camp cards — sign up, questions go to Lisa Bowers
- T-Shirt sign-up, due now!
- Women’s cut available this year
- High Adventure – scouts need to choose a destination for fall break. Save the date!
- World Scout Jamboree – end of summer 2019, the World Jamboree comes to the US every 50 years or so!
- Spring Camporee Dry-Run (Friday / Saturday)
- Permission slips due immediately
- Sign-up to help (respond to CJ’s email), this is an all-in activity for the troop
- Thank-you from Noblesville Police Station about our gift of popcorn to them
- Summer Camp
2018 Krietenstein Summer Camp
Troop 183 will be attending Krietenstein Summer Camp in 2018. Please see below for important information. We will be at camp Sunday 06-24-2018 to Saturday 06-30-2018.
Please get your class selections to Scoutmaster Grumpy immediately!
Krietenstein Packing List
From Scoutmaster Grumpy to the scouts:
First, do not let your parents pack your stuff. Here is the recommended things to bring to camp. There is also on the list things not to bring. If you bring snacks, you are only allowed one gallon zip lock bag of snacks in you pack. NO NUTS ALLOWED ( ALL NUTS) as Snacks or Snacks containing NUTS.
We also recommend you put your stuff in a tote bin. It’s easy for us to pack the trailer and as well keep your tent organized.
What to Bring
- Full Scout Uniform for evening meals, campfires, and flag lowering. Swim trunks shall not be worn to the Dining Hall. Neckerchief and slide are not required.
- Clothes, underwear and socks for at least six days, Please change your underwear(This will please your mother).
- Jacket, sweater or sweatshirt
- 2 Pairs of Swimming trunks
- Gold Bond or Monkey Butt powder to reduce chafing, redness, soreness, and itching from the rear, feet, and more.
- Comfortable hiking boots, athletic shoes, and if the Scout is planning to work on any boating merit badges, he will need a pair of shoes that can be worn in the water.
- Poncho or raincoat
- Belt
- Backpack or duffel bag
- Water bottle or canteen – bring one of these two items even if you bring a Camelback or Platypus hydration device
- Sleeping bag or blanket and small pillow
- Toilet kit (toothbrush, towel, soap, comb, etc.)
- Notebook, pencil, pen, and your SCOUT HANDBOOK.
- Totin’ Chip
- Sunscreen and insect repellent (non-aerosol)
- Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries
Watch, first aid kit, camera, sewing kit, religious materials
- Folding pocket knife (Scouts are encouraged to bring a pocket knife with a locking blade.
Blades cannot be more than 3 inches long).
- Medication Form and prescription medicine in its original container contained inside of a clear zip-lock bag.
- Money around $50 is recommend for the following. A refillable gift card from the scout shop works well. Ask a leader about it.
- Money required to purchase merit badge projects from the Trading Post. A list of the merit badges for which there are costs involved can be found on the merit badge class schedules.
- Money for snacks or souvenirs.
ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEO GAMES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE ALLOWED. IF BROUGHT TO CAMP, THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED.
Cell Phones are permitted. As long as they are used in a positive way as a tool (like Clock, Stop watch, Compass, looking up information for classes, and taking pictures). NO TEXTING HOME without a leaders approval. This helps to build confidence and independence. Remember there is no way to charge it. No calling home without a leaders approval. If you need to call home the Leaders have Phones if they deem it worthy of a call home.
Come and experience Medieval Times at Camp Krietenstein on April 20th-22nd for Del-Mi’s Spring Camporee!
Troop 183 has created seven stations with a Medieval twist to challenge and entertain Scouts.
Register online at https://scoutingevent.com/160-DMSC18 by April 6th for the early bird fee of $12. All registrations after April 6th will be $14 for everyone.
Troops should arrive for check in at Camp Krietenstein starting at 6:00 PM on Friday April 20th.
At Registration, please come with the following information:
- Number of Scouts
- Number of Adults
- Total number of patrols – how many new scout patrol(s) + older scout patrol(s)
- Name and cell phone for the adult leader in charge that weekend
At the SPL Meeting, Troops will be given blank flags which they will adorn with their “House” symbol. Each patrol will also be given a staff and will receive a token to be displayed on that staff upon completion of each station. Collect all seven and receive a special patch.
There will also be a catapult building competition and a cooking competition for both Scouts and adults to participate in on Saturday evening. The cooking competition has three categories: breakfast, dinner, and dessert. For more information regarding the stations, competitions, and what to bring, please see the attached flyer.
All questions regarding registration can be directed to Lisa Bowers at treasurer.bsatroop183@gmail.com.
Below is a camping checklist.
Join the troop at the winter court of honor, March 19, 7pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal church. The scouts will receive rank advancement, merit badges, and special honors! We will hear from a Friend of Scouting as well as the Camp Director from our summer camp! Check the list below to know what side dish to bring.
Our MC’s for the night will be Joey L. and Mark S. which will help them earn their Communications merit badge.
Agenda:
- Awards
- Friends of Scouting presentation.
- The Camp director for Camp Krietenstein will be speaking about summer camp.
Scouts should bring:
- Dragons & Zombies: Healthy snack
- Older Scout Patrol: Drinks
- Middle-aged scouts: savory stuff (chips, cheese, pretzels, etc.)
- Ninjas: Dessert
Tags: Court of Honor, Rank Advancement
March 5
Advancement
- Tenderfoot: Tommy (Ballistic Zombies)
- Tenderfoot: Michael (Ballistic Zombies)
- Second Class: Grant (Ballistic Zombies)
March 12
Advancement
- Scout: Logan (Crazy Ninjas)
- Scout: Adam (American Dragons)
- First Class: Matthew (Crazy Ninjas)
- Life: Ben G (Question Mark)
Think of Chase, going for his Eagle Board of Review, 7pm, Thursday Night.
Announcements
Eagle Scout Fundraiser: Joey L. (GoFundMe)
- Linked from Pam’s Facebook page
- https://www.facebook.com/pamela.zugeberlewis
Wings, Etc
- (unofficial) about $5 off for each scout going to spring camporee
Court of Honor, Instructions from AJ:
- March 19, at 7:00 pm location: St. Michael’s
- Dragons & Zombies: Healthy snack
- Older Scout Patrol: Drinks
- Middle-aged scouts: savory stuff (chips, cheese, pretzels, etc.)
- Ninjas: Dessert
Spring Camporee Prep, CJ Says
- Need everyone’s help in April 20-22
- Need to figure out arrangements, rides, etc.
New Scout / New Leader / Scout Skills Camporee
- May 4-6, Camp Kikthawenund
- Suggested packing list
- New scouts will learn scout skills
- Scouts under First Class can work on rank advancement aided by scouts First Class an over.
- Newly elected scout leaders will take Introduction to Scout Leadership Training
CPR/Wellness:
- Noblesville West 7th graders have CPR training as part of their wellness program
- Pay $3 and get your CPR certificate
Troop 120 for Northern Tier (Boundary Waters Canoeing)
- Room for one scout and one adult
- $810 / per person (potential discount available)
- June 16-24 (Must be 14 or 13 and completed the 8th grade
- Contact Mr. Plunkett
Dog Show Volunteering:
- Mrs. Malone appreciates the scouts who helped out at the dog show
- Many compliments to the scouts, service hours, and scout credit!
On Saturday, March 3rd, 12 Scouts and 6 adults participated in the annual Scouting for Food drive in the South Harbor neighborhood complex. Together, they collected 293 food items and 30 expired items. We collected on most of the streets south of the clubhouse. If you were unable to come to Scouting for Food, you can still participate by bringing non perishable food items to a Scouting event before March 17. Next year, we hope to collect even more.
Troop 183 scouts after collecting 293 food items.
One group of scouts even found a letter from Mayor Ditslear along with his donation!
Note from the mayor with his donation!
The Council website says: “Scouting for Food is a national Boy Scouts of America community stewardship project aimed at addressing the problem of hunger in local communities. Crossroads of America Council participates in this annual spring food collection program with all proceeds staying in central Indiana. In partnership with Kroger and the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Scouts collect approximately 75,000 pounds of food through door-to-door collection or pre-packaged grocery bags in participating central Indiana Kroger stores.”
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