Troop 63

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The Troop 63 Committee has decide that we should have a new Class B Uniform Design. We are out of the old shirts and this seems like a good time to get a new design. If you would like to submit a proposed design get your pencils and markers out and get to work. The design specifications are listed below. If your design is selected you win a free shirt or sweatshirt with your design.

The design must include the following: Troop 63, BSA or Boy Scouts of America, and Williamston, Michigan (MI).  It can be front only or front and back. If it is a front and back design we recommend a small breast pocket design on the front and larger design for the back. It can be multi color, but keep in mind the more colors the more cost. Your design should specify colors for the design and color for the shirt.

The rules: Each design will be evaluated by the Class B committee and any design that meets the criteria above will be evaluated by the entire committee. The committee will chose up to 5 designs. These designs will be submitted to the Troop for voting. The design that recieves the most votes will be selected and become the new Troop 63 Class B Uniform. The committee reserves the right to make certain modifications to designs to facilitate printing or control cost.

Designs should be submitted by May 14, at the latest. Voting will occur on May 21.

The Scoutmaster reserves the right to modify the rules, in case any are missing from this post.

The new camper registration and dates for 2012 is posted on the Northwoods page of the site.  Click ‘Youth Registration Form’ to download a PDF of the form.  The merit badge schedule for the camp is not yet finalized but will be updated as soon as possible.

Cost for 2012 is unchanged at $260 for a single Scout.  Discounts for families with multiple Scouts attending have changed.  Please see Mr. Holmes for details. Dates for the camp are July 8 through July 14.  See the PDF for more details.

There is a Court of Honor tonight, March 5, 20012.  Scouts will receive rank awards, merit badges, and other earned recognition completed since the last Court of Honor.  Parents, family, and friends are welcome to attend.  Please congratulate all Scouts for their efforts and accomplishments.

Families of Scouts are asked to bring cookies to share for a brief reception after the event.

The troop welcomed a new group of Scouts, many of whom just crossed over from Cub Scout Pack 263. The boys introduced themselves, worked on making some patrol decisions, and joined in an activity an older Scout ran as part of a merit badge requirement.
Troop 63 offers opportunities to camp, perform service to your community, and spend time learning and having fun with friends. To the new Scouts, bring your ideas and interests to the group and help make it better for everyone. To the existing Scouts, look for chances to answer questions, make suggestions, and help the new boys feel welcome ready to participate.
Thanks for joining and helping to continue the long and successful tradition of Scouting in Williamston.

The group will leave at 8AM on Saturday morning, 2/18, from parking lot of the downtown Methodist Church. Included in their gear, Scouts should each bring a filled wide-mouth water bottle (or two), eating utensils, cup, and plate. They should also bring their own in-between meal snacks, such as gorp, granola bars, etc. A good light with fresh batteries will also be especially useful, since dark falls early.
See the winter camping pages for more information about how to select clothes for staying warm and dry.