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President Ford FSC eNewsletter Issue 26
| Monday, January 27, 2014 |
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This weekend close to a hundred Scouts and leaders spent the weekend in the snow at Gerber Scout Reservation participating in Okpik cold weather camping training. Fox News 17 came out to see a quinzhee and see how Boy Scouts LIVE OUTDOORS! Check out the full news story here . |
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Quick News + Links |
Pinewood Derby Workshops at Lowe's!
Dremel and Lowe's are teaming up to help you create the ultimate Pinewood derby car! You also have a chance to have your car displayed in stores for 2015.
Transfer Fee Elimination
Effective January 1, 2014 all registration transfer fees will be eliminated. Limited Edition Commemorative Mackinac Honor Guard Patch Set Now Available This two-piece patch set commemorates the 85th anniversary of the "Governor's Honor Guard". Patch sets are limited - order yours today! Unit Roster Upload Instructions Leaders can now upload their Exccel unit rosters to their MichiganScouting.org unit home page to be used in conjunction with all unit (contingent) registrations placed on the website including camps, camporees, and cub hikes. Cultural Homestay International are Seeking Host Families Are you looking for a fun, cultural experience for your family? Cultural Homestay International are seeking host families for high school exchange students wishing to attend your local high school for the 2014/15 school year. The students are 15-18 years olds from all over the world, speak English, have health insurance, have their own spending money, and open mind about learning about the United States. Contact Lisa Howard, Academic Coordinator for more information at 269-254-1201cell swmichiganchi@gmail.com. Scout Shop News The Scout Shop will begin having monthly newsletters on February 3rd. Please contact Christiana to subscribe. To keep connect for great deals check out the Gerald Ford Scout Shop Facebook page. If you have a gift card for your unit you can now reload them online before coming to the Scout Shop. Just go to scoutstuff.org. We are still looking for a merit badge counselor for the Leatherwork Merit Badge Class on February 1st. If you can give up 4 1/2 hours on that Saturday. |
Summer Camp Links
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2014 Campership Application Process Now Available
The 2014 Michigan Crossroads Council Campership Application Process is now available.
Cub Resident Camp Online Registrations for 2014 OPEN! We are excited to announce online registration for the 2014 Cub & Webelos Resident Camps! You may log on to the Michigan Crossroads Council web site and register your Pack for sessions of Resident Camp in 2014 all from the convenience of your nearest computer. BSA Pistol Pilot Returns to D-bar-A Scout Ranch in 2014
D-bar-A Scout Ranch has been selected by the BSA's Innovation and Research Group to once again offer the BSA Pistol Pilot program for older Boy Scouts attending summer camp in 2014.
Great Lakes Sailing Adventure - Special Introductory Price
Michigan Scouts are returning to the Great Lakes! We are proud to announce a very special Michigan Crossroads Council program.
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Upcoming Events
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| February 1st | February 1st | February 2nd |
| Leatherwork Merit Badge at the Grand Rapids Scout Shop from 10am-2pm. For more information, to sign up, or if you would like to help instruct this or future Merit Badges contact Christiana. | Scout Night at the Muskegon Lumberjacks! The first 250 Scouts will receive a commemorative patch and $2 of every tix supports Scouting. | Scout Sunday
Encourage your Scouts to attend their religious observance in uniform in recognition of Scouting's birthday. |
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| February 8th | February 15th | February 21-23rd |
| Nataepu Shophpe Lodge's Winter Banquet | Trainers' EDGE is designed for anyone who wants to improve their skills in training as well as for anyone who would like to be on a training staff. | Venturing Kickback Weekend is a fun weekend Venturing centric activities at Gerber Scout Camp. |
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| February 22-23rd + March 22-23rd | Due February 28th | March 7th |
| Pope Pius XII Weekends are being offered for Catholic Scouts + Venturers to deepen their understanding of their faith. (Both weeks are required to finish the program.) | The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award honor a local council can bestow on a volunteer. Please nominate a worthy volunteer that you know today! | Detroit Red Wings Scout Nights
Special night of major league hockey and Scouting this NHL season! |
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| March 15th | March 15th | March 22nd |
| BALOO is required for Cub Scout camping, however it is a ton of FUN for leaders. This session is in Grand Rapids. | Scouting for Food is a great opportunity for a Good Turn! Don't forget to order your door hangers. | 1st Annual Gerber Grand Prix
This is an opportunity for some of the fastest cars from each Pack to race against each other for the chance to be named the fast car of the year! |
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| March 26th | April 4th | April 26-27th |
| Save the date for this year's Building Character Celebration where we will celebrate the 2013 Eagle Scout and Silver Award recipients. | Detroit Red Wings Scout Nights
Special night of major league hockey and Scouting this NHL season! | Scout and Pal overnights are designed for Parents or guardians to attend with their son. They generally last about twenty four hours and are a ton of fun for both Scouts and their Pals! |
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| April 25-26th | April 26th | May 17-18th |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is a great training for Boy Scout Leader that takes leaders from Tenderfoot through 1st Class. There will be sessions at Gerber and in Gaylord.
| BALOO is required for Cub Scout camping, however it is a ton of FUN for leaders.There will be sessions at Gerber and in Gaylord.. | Scout and Pal overnights are designed for Parents or guardians to attend with their son. They generally last about twenty four hours and are a ton of fun for both Scouts and their Pals! |
From Our Previous Issues + In Brief |
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The Michigan Crossroads Council is proud to announce the NEW Polar Bear Challenge patch and application for Boy Scouts. | Day Camps are Back for 2014! Promotional materials will be available beginning in February.
June 16-18 Holland Area
June 23-25 Kalkaska Area
July 16-18 Muskegon Area
July 28-30 Grand Rapids Area
Look for more information in a future issue. |
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Scouting History |
The Boy Scouts of America has been around for 103 years, 11 months, and 18 days. In that time, millions and millions of Americans have enjoyed themselves in the pursuit of fun in the outdoors. There are also a ton of fun photos from throughout the years. Each issue of the Proclamation will now end with a historical Scouting photo or item.
In 1964, the Boy Scouts held a Scout Fair in Lansing. Cub Scout Harry Snowden is pictured below selling the first ticket to the Scout Fair to Governor George W. Romney. The photo was published in the State Journal as a promotion for the Fair. |
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If you have read this far- Dan would like to remind you that the Kazoo (as we know it) is 102 years old this year. I have more than 30 Scout Kazoos in my desk drawer next to a jar of peanut butter. This is important because January 28 is (unofficially) National Kazoo Day! Kaaa-zooooo it up all day! As always, if you have any feedback or thoughts on future issues of the President Ford Proclamation, please contact Dan Soszynski. |
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