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Boy Scout’s gift lives on

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Though 14-year-old Aaron Eilerts is gone, the victim of a devastating tornado last month, his legacy lives on today at Wright Medical Center.

Patients there enjoy the comforts of brightly-colored pillowcases created by Eilerts as part of his Eagle Scout project.

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Be prepared for a cooler official Boy Scout uniform

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

The Boy Scouts are getting a new look – a new toned-down Class A uniform made of forest green and khaki high-performance fabrics, similar to what they’d pick out at REI or Dick’s Sporting Goods. (And guys, the new baseball cap – green all the way around with a single Scout emblem, a fleur-de-lis, monochromatically embroidered – you’ll want to wear everywhere).

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Spring Archery Shoot

Monday, May 19th, 2008

We need help!

Troop 60 will be running the concession stand at the Farmland Conservation Club this weekend (May 24th-25th) for the Archery Shoot. We need volunteers to help us man the booth Saturday (7am-11am or 11am-3pm) and Sunday (7am-11am or 11am-3pm). Contact Frank or Steve to sign up!

Summer Camp Meeting

Monday, May 19th, 2008

There will be a Summer Camp meeting for all the parents of the boys going to Ransburg on Monday, June 2nd. It will take place from 7:30-8pm. If you cannot make it, please contact Steve O. at 765-468-8835 ASAP!

Troop 60 Regular Meeting Review

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Some of the things that happened at the regular Monday night Troop 60 meeting:

  • Personal Fitness Merit Badge with Bruce
  • Citizenship in the Community and the Art Merit Badge with Steve O.
  • Tenderfoot physical requirements with Eagle Scout Dylan O.
  • Frank and Matt helped with rank advancements with a couple of the guys.

Get involved! Regular meetings happen every Monday unless there is a holiday or after a camp-out weekend. We could always use the help! :-)

Spring Camporee & Our New Patrol

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Spring Camporee is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! May 2nd-4th. Be sure to be at Camp Redwing with $20 by at least 5pm this Friday!!!

New Patrol: The Raiders! Troop 60 would like to welcome our newest patrol “The Raiders” into the troop. So far, the new patrol is comprised of 3 official Boy Scouts and one Webelos Scout (who will be a Boy Scout in one month). The boys are from Monroe Central and recently crossed over.

Troop 60 raised over $500 through our “Dutch Mill Bulbs” fundraiser recently. The money earned will go towards summer camp and other camp fees throughout the summer. Great job on this fast fundraiser!

FYI - The bulbs will be in mid-May for distribution.

Camping Merit Badge planned for April 21st, 2008

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Troop 60 will be having Merit Badge Night on Monday, April 21st during our regular meeting. We’ll be focusing on the Camping Merit Badge.

Troop 60 to sell “Dutch Mill Bulbs” to raise money for Summer Camp

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Troop 60 will be selling “Dutch Mill Bulbs” to help raise funds for Summer Camp to Ransburg the week of June 15th-June 21st, 2008.

Download the Official “Dutch Mill Bulbs” Order form here

Important dates to remember:

April 21st - Order forms and money are due at the regular Monday meeting.

May 19th - Bulbs will be available for distribution.