TROOP 205

November & December 2008 NEWSLETTER

Ver. 1, Eff: R 11-27-08

Welcome to Troop 205 monthly newsletter.

WELCOME TO NEW SCOUTS:

We have several new scouts; however, I don’t have the complete list so this information will be included in January 09 newsletter.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

We are in the midst of doing the troop fundraiser of selling Xmas wreaths so if not currently selling please do so (contact Kathi if you need more information) or please buy one or two or 12….

Mon 12-1: BIG NIGHT!!! Crossover for 4 new scouts joining our Troop. Please attend and help us welcome our new troop members. Last night to order additional wreaths or return any extra unsold wreaths.

Sat 12-6: T-205 PARENT Xmas Party: Cost: free, Time: 5-7 pm, Where: Gallaghers Eatery, 4210 Stadium Dr. Kalamazoo. Please see Welcome table for more details.

Mon 12-8: Scout Xmas party @ Gabel pool (WMU campus, Lawson Ice arena). Cost: Fee with paid dues, Time: 7 – 9 pm. See Welcome table for more details.

Mon 12-15: Movie Night! we will be playing "Ironman". Bring your own popcorn and compfy chair, Troop will supply punch, chips, and other snacks. All Wreath $ should be turned in.

Sat 12-19: Service Hours Opportunity, Kalamazoo Annual Food Drive is sorted, packed & delivered to 1500+ at-risk families in the Kalamazoo area. Time: Friday 12-18 starting at 5 pm and Sat 12-19, between 10 am – 1 pm. If interested please contact Andre Campbell @ 343.3389.

Fri-Sun, 1-23/24/25 09: January advancement campout and Polar Bear: Please see sign-in table at troop meeting for further information.

OTHER IMPORTANT ITEMS:

.11-10-08: The Court of Honor was well attended and was very nicely done by all who had a hand in the planning and operation of the activity. Rank Recognition:

Scout: Zachary Goodling, Tenderfoot: Aaron Sayles & Peter Sosulski, Second Class: Aaron Sayles, Star: Henri Cousino & Jeffrey Skinner, Life: Steven Vorbrich & Jacob Texel, Eagle Palm: Kyle Duzmick, Eagle: Nehemiah Blazek.

Willie & Jacob’s pictures of their trip to Philmont were except that Jacob’s picture couldn’t be shown on the equipment we had, but still it whet the appetite of the younger scout to want to attend Philmont.

** Silverside campout was fun for all that attended including parents (ME too!) are looking forward to doing it again, maybe even next year. If you didn’t go this time, strongly suggest you attend next time. Next time tho’ we will take and cook our OWN breakfast.

F.Y.I. When at the barn please use the parking lot at Animal Control across the street, or park on the streetside on the northside (barn) of the road. Please remember to not block driveways or park in the driveway of the mint green house. Someone lives there and a ask that we not use his driveway.

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Years!!!!!

Please be safe and sound and be a good scout in mind and actions.

Yours in Scouting

Andy Sayles

Email: asayles5@sbcglobal.net

Home Ph: 269.375.2134