Use this category to add an event to the Troop calendar.
Tuesday, March 5’s meeting is going to be our swim test for summer camps. We’ll meet at 5 p.m. at Wilson United Methodist Church and drive over to the US Air Force Academy swimming pool.
Boys need a swim suit and a towel. Wear class B uniforms.
We’ll try to be back by 7 p.m., but it might be later than that.
What is it: Michel Swanson’s Eagle Scout Project. We are going to build eleven archery targets for Glen Eyrie Navigators.
When: March 9 (1pm to 5pm) and March 17 (10am to 4pm.) Lunch will be included on March 17 and snacks will be available both days.
What to bring: Layers of clothing. Dress for the weather.
Where to go: Glen Eyrie Navigators (3820 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs 80904.) Tell the gatehouse you are working for Michel Swanson’s Eagle Project. Also ask for a map at the gatehouse or ask directions to Facilities. ***If you have any questions please call 719-634-5750 or 719-963-5645.
If you can help, please saves the above dates and times and be sure to sign up at the next troop meeting.
Several of the boys are recognized for earning their woodwork merit badge. A big thanks to Assistant Scoutmaster Will North for running the merit badge.
All scouts of Troop 287 are encouraged to bring their chess boards for Tuesday’s February 5 troop meeting/game night. Uniform is class B t-shirts.
See you there!
In lieu of a regular meeting this week, Troop 287 is meeting at KRDO. Several of the boys will be completing the weather merit badge. Even if the scout isn’t doing the merit badge, he can still go.
Meeting time is 5:45 at 399 South 8th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.
Uniform is Class A with neckerchief.
See you there!
Troop 287’s November 6 meeting was game night and the troop went bowling. Fun was had by all … oddly enough, or maybe not, the lane that had the bumpers up ended up with the higher scores for the evening.
Here’s Cristian sporting his pro bowling style!
Tuesday’s game night for November 6, 2012, is Bowling. Here’s the info …
Where: Bear Creek Lanes (meet at the Bowling alley)
When: 7 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov 6
Cost: $2.50/game (most likely just playing one or two); $2 for shoe rental
What to bring: Yourself and $5 for playing and shoe rental. You can also bring your family. We need 20 people and play two games to get our shoes FREE! Otherwise, we will just play one game with shoes NOT free. See you there!
Uniform: Class B T-shirts
We’ve started the Communications merit badge for all of Troop 287. Unfortunately, due to copyright laws, I can’t email everyone a file copy of the book.
You can download the Communications MB worksheets, though:
We’ll have to get all the scouts access to a Communications Merit Badge book as soon as possible, but in the meantime, we’ll continue working on the merit badge, starting this weekend at the Dino Death March campout.
If the boys signed up to do a program or give a speech this weekend, they need to submit an outline by noon on Friday. For should also type and print programs (for the programs, not speeches) and make enough copies for 15 people. Bring those to the campout!
For those who are giving a speech or running a program, I will highlight the requirements:
SPEECH (for requirement 3):
Write and prepare an outline for your speech which includes an introduction, three main ideas, and a conclusion. I want to look something like this (remember, you can give a speech on a topic of your choosing):
INTRO — I am going to share with you why I like the Minnesota Vikings football team.
I. Because they play in the “black and blue” division with the Packers, Bears, and Lions.
II. Because I was born and raised in Minnesota
III. Because my family members are still a big Minnesota Vikings fans
CONCLUSION—Now you know why I like the Minnesota Vikings. Skol Vikings!
When you have your outline (just the outline) ready, email it to me at swanie@swanie.net by noon on Friday, Oct 19.
Your speech must be at least 5 minutes long. Let’s keep it to fewer than 10 minutes. You can use props, if you like.
You can use to notes, but you cannot simply read your speech. I want you to look at your audience, speak with confidence, and use hand gestures. You should practice your speech at least five times before giving it.
CAMPFIRE PROGRAM and INTERFAITH WORSHIP SERVICE:
Checklist:
[ ] Make a campfire program:
– Opening
– Greeting, introduction of guests
– List of speeches, songs, skits with titles and names
– Closing
[ ] Get information about each presentation and presenter ahead of time
[ ] Write and print a program with the presentation information (title, name, short description, if available)
[ ] Run the campfire program:
– Make sure the stage is set and ready ahead of time
– Introduce each presenter, tell us a little bit about them
– Lead the applause at the end of each presentation
– Thank each presenter
– In between, maybe add some jokes or stories
– Be sure to be loud enough that everyone can hear you
– Keep the program moving, avoid delays, keep it fun and positive
Submit the program outline to me by email (swanie@swanie.net) by Friday noon, Oct 19.
If you’re teaming up, both scouts need to have an equal role in running the program. You can work that out between the two of you. Be sure to coordinate BEFORE the campout.
Our last flag day this year will be for Veterans Day, on Sunday, November 11. Sign-up sheets will be available at Tuesday’s meeting. We will meet at the church at 7 AM to put them out and come back at 3 PM to pick them up.
Navigators really help, especially in the morning (no special experience necessary). Drivers need to be able to carry approximately 60, 10 foot flag poles in their vehicle and still operate it safely with kids in the back.
If you have never signed up to help with flags before, please consider doing so. We will be serving breakfast goodies in the morning as well.
If you have any questions, contact Chris or Gina Swanson.
One of the troop’s primary fundraisers for the scouts is a Flag subscription service in conjunction with the North Colorado Springs Rotary International Club. Subscribers pay to have an American Flag placed on 5 US Holidays and the boys earn money every time they place or remove a Flag. We had 30 homes that were subscribers that were destroyed by the Waldo Canyon Fire. The Rotary Club called all of those affected and offered a refund. All subscribers declined the refund and requested to continue service. This morning our scouts placed Flags at those sites and one homeowner even showed up to take a photo. Thank you to all of those homeowners that have chosen to continue supporting scouting.
Happy Labor Day everyone.
The boys and several family members/friends went on the Echo Canyon expedition. Here are several photos:
