tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:00:17 +0000A running list of information about troop activitieshttp://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/New.htmnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)Blogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-3603769694812888790Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:00:00 +00002010-03-22T23:00:17.649-04:00 This blog is now located at http://troop1610.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://troop1610.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/03/this-blog-has-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-8507545141261250868Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:44:00 +00002010-03-22T22:44:04.026-04:00 Tomorrow night we will have a High Adventure meeting for all those interested in attending Northern Tier /  Boundary Waters Canoeing High Adventure in Ely, MN the summer of 2011. If your not sure if your son wants to go or not..... don't miss this meeting.   The reason I say this is that I will have a  multimedia slide show to show you and your son exactly what to expect when going on http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/03/2011-northern-tier-high-adventure_22.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-5202472904058102188Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:42:00 +00002010-03-22T22:42:42.744-04:00 Just a reminder that the $50 deposit for scouts for Summer Camp is due at the March 23rd Troop meeting.  The total cost is $250, but if deposits are made after March 30th, your cost will increase by $20, to $270 except for new Webelos who are just joining our Troop. Also, remember that any requests for camperships due to financial hardship, are also due on or before the March 30th http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/03/summer-camp-deposits-due.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-2995616212921309155Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:17:00 +00002010-03-13T13:17:37.326-05:00Please set aside the May 16th for our annual Pancake Breakfast at the Church. The Pancake Breakfast is one of Troop 1610's fund raisers and is a good time to get together. More news will be following. Volunteers will be needed beside the Scouts. Thank You Bill Fabrizio Committee Chairhttp://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/03/pancake-breakfast-may-16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-6870135582514053285Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:09:00 +00002010-03-13T13:09:42.230-05:00 An email was sent with the summer camp information sheet.  Please review it immediately and take the appropriate actions if your son is attending Summer Camp.  Please pay attention to the merit badge section as some scouts did not get the merit badges they originally wanted last year.  Payments The $50 summer camp deposit for scouts is due at or before the March 23rd Troop meeting.  http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/03/summer-camp-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-4088076008953873610Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:56:00 +00002010-03-13T06:56:45.747-05:00In 2011 the Troop will be sending one or more crews to the Northern Tier High Adventure Base in Ely, Minnesota.  This is a week long canoe trip  in the Boundary Waters in August of 2011.  Attached is a brochure to give a little information about this base. Attached in a prior email you will find an eligibility spreadsheet which details each boy's age at the time we would be attending, and http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/03/2011-northern-tier-high-adventure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-2110322697368062948Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:22:00 +00002010-02-03T20:22:13.595-05:00At yesterday's troop meeting a flyer was passed out detailing an opportunity to earn the  Snowsports merit badge, or ski/snowboard at discounted rates.  This flyer is attached. Please read the flyer carefully & note the following:*       Registration must be done by February 5th, and is eligible to first 100 who register *       Registration is with your district advancement chair.  For http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/snowsports-merit-badge-february-5th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-5760544515334614129Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:10:00 +00002010-02-03T20:10:22.005-05:00The boys decided for June that they wanted to camp in the Toledo area and take part in some of the activities available in Toledo.   The Troop Committee decided to take this a little further and allow family members to participate in the activities for the day, or even camp in the same KOA the boys would be camping in.  Or, you could make accommodations elsewhere and just participate in the http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/june-11-13-toledo-family-camp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-3232832182242041310Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:24:00 +00002010-02-01T23:24:53.381-05:00BRING YOUR PARENT(S)FOS and Summer Camp Preparation.   Dave Goetz to present, if available.  Parents should attend to find out about summer camp and attend the FOS presentation.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/february-23-2010-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-8738163717942750425Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:24:00 +00002010-02-01T23:24:11.859-05:00BRING YOUR PERSONAL GEAR FOR WINTER CAMPINGScouts to bring in their personal gear for winter camping equipment and gear inspection.  Any Scout without the right equipment will have a checklist of items to address prior to the campout.  http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/february-16-2010-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-5930008197704530285Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:23:00 +00002010-02-01T23:23:17.376-05:00(BRING YOUR SCOUT BOOKS AND MERIT BADGE MATERIALSAdvancement Night:   Merit Badges:  Communications; Cit. in the Community; Personal Management; and Emergency Preparation.Scouts up to First Class working on Scout skills.  Older Scouts sign off on skill requirements as needed.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/february-9-2010-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-3327696872780924749Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:21:00 +00002010-02-01T23:21:43.986-05:00 (BRING YOUR ALUMINUM CANS AND EXTRAS FOR SCOUTS THAT MAY NOT HAVE ANY)Make Alcohol stoves using aluminum cans (pet food cans of different sizes that will fit inside one another) Wilderness Survival instruction for Scouts personal gear needed for upcoming winter camping (Nathan Vertel and Evan Manidok volunteered to lead this and provide a checklist for each Scout) Move Patrol Box Handles  http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/february-2-2010-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-2044103294956825807Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:06:00 +00002010-02-01T18:06:38.249-05:00MAKE A NOTE OF THE ITEMS YOU SHOULD BRING AND THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD ATTEND EACH MEETINGThe Troop will merge the Panther/Sharks and Beaver/Snake patrols into one patrol effective immediately.  We will defer the Scout leadership positions to the Panther/Sharks to maintain leadership position for advancementFebruary 2, 2010 Meeting:  (BRING YOUR ALUMINUM CANS AND EXTRAS FOR SCOUTS THAT MAY http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/02/meeting-notes-for-february.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-201607411719032527Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:52:00 +00002010-01-18T09:52:34.886-05:00There is an important program that will happen on Thurs, Jan 21st at the Royal Oak Library, "The Science of Brain Addiction". Any scout that needs requirement 8A for their second class rank should plan to attend. This presentation will satisfy this requirement for attending a program about the dangers of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. It is free and will be held from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/01/second-class-rank-requirement-thursday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-3697471144033073657Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:49:00 +00002010-01-18T09:49:20.449-05:00The Royal Elks Club (Stephenson south of 11 Mile) has asked the Troop for a color guard to participate as part of an award ceremony to occur on Saturday, January 23, 2010. The ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m., so Scouts should arrive around 6:10 to organize and prepare the color guard. This ceremony may include several different historic flags and a short reading about each flag. Each Scout orhttp://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/01/service-hours-january-23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-7550062898070229304Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:03:00 +00002010-01-07T07:04:48.856-05:00Our next Troop meeting is January 12, 2010. We will meet at the Troop Room for a Game night. Scouts can bring a game to play and a snack.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2010/01/troop-meeting-jan-12-is-games-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-224241592948973448Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:31:00 +00002009-12-13T16:32:03.646-05:00This Tuesday the 15th is our last meeting of 2009.  We will not meet again until Tuesday, January 5, 2010. On December 15, 2009, we are meeting directly at Hartfield Lanes for Bowling Night.  There will be no meeting at the Troop Room on that night.  If you signed up to bowl, but did not complete a permission slip, please fill one out  HERE and bring it with you next week.  Make sure all the http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/12/bowling-night-december-15-at-hartfield.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-4562228427174188461Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:56:00 +00002009-11-24T22:58:49.910-05:00The Troop meeting on December 8, 2009 will be held at Hartfield Lanes in Berkley for an evening of bowling and pizza.A map to the bowling alley can be found hereWe hope to see you there!Regards,Mark A. Pitchfordhttp://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/bowling-night-december-15-at-hartfield.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Our Kids Parents)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-1973751067819621676Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:47:00 +00002009-11-24T22:53:40.873-05:00On December 8th will the troop 1610 recharter and holiday dinner. Everyone will bring a dish to pass. Please contact Mr. Goetz with what you plan to bring so we can ensure a nice selection of food. The dinner will be held in the troop room at the church.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/troop-rechartering-troop-dinner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Our Kids Parents)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-6130003106219084988Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:00 +00002009-11-20T20:05:08.444-05:00The wreaths are being delivered to Mr Vertel today and can be picked up tomorrow (Saturday November 21st) starting at 7 AM. Contact Mr Vertel or check the email for directions.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/christmas-wreaths-are-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Our Kids Parents)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-2988540962523708167Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:44:00 +00002009-11-19T21:23:40.472-05:00In addition to the Troop calendar on our website and the monthly permission slips, I have put together a campout spreadsheet HERE that is attached for everyone to have for planning purposes. On the campout page you will see: * Campout dates & locations (Except May which is TBD) * Estimated Costs - Some upcoming campouts have higher costs due to estimated gas cost on distant locations or http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/upcoming-campout-information.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-4688226967669675285Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +00002009-11-19T19:43:41.829-05:00Dear Scouts and Parents of Troop 1610,Thank you for the time and effort you spent helping me complete my Eagle Project, I honestly could not be more grateful for the many hours you all spent helping me with my bottle drive, and painting the signs, and ofcourse installing the signs at Tenhave Woods. Thanks Again, Erichttp://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/thank-you-from-eric.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-6996960326936148731Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:37:00 +00002009-11-19T19:40:42.509-05:00Judson Center together with Beaumont Hospital is hosting "Breakfast with Santa" for children on the autism spectrum. We are in need of volunteers to help with this activity. It's on Saturday December 5th from 8:30-12:30. At the Berkley Community Center .Any scouts interested in services hours, please contact Laura Gregorich by November 20th.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/breakfast-with-santa-service-hours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-569030247654727672Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:40:00 +00002009-11-11T22:42:20.144-05:00The Centennial Rendez-Vous is a National Jamboree-like experience that will take place September 24-26, 2010 at Willow Metropark. The park is located off I-275, three miles south of Detroit Metropolitan Airport . Participants can camp at the park for the weekend or visit during the day, Saturday, September 25, 2010. The fees include space to camp for the weekend at Willow http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/11/centennial-rendez-vous-fees-have-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5481758966916207733.post-7977260317542916001Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:29:00 +00002009-10-29T22:30:47.291-04:00The November Bring-A-Friend campout is scheduled on November 11-13 , In cabins at Island Lake Recreation Area. All money was due at last weeks troop meeting so contact Mr. Vertel to see if space is still available.http://www.troop1610.com/troop_blogger/2009/10/november-campout-11-13-island-lake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Poduska)