Color Guard Needed This Tuesday

Our city of Lake Forest has asked for our help!  The city is opening the new Veterans Park and have asked us to provide a Color Guard for the beginning of the ceremony.

When:  This Tuesday 3:45-4:30

Where:   Lake Forest Veterans Park, Ridge Route and Murilands  

     Map Here:  https://goo.gl/maps/mQprKqSSdsx

We need a few adults to be with the Scouts too.  Our ASM corps are all working and would appreciate your help.

Our Council has decided to require to require that all MB Counselors become trained.  Knowing the importance of having a trained MB Counselors working with our Scouts, I am sure you would agree that this is an important and valuable updated requirement.

Previously registered counselors need to take the training by the end of the year. 
All new counselors must complete the training as part of registering as a merit badge counselor. 
Youth protection training remains a required for MBCs and must remain current.

There are two ways to become trained:  Online  or  Live and In-Person Training. 
Either training is fine, however, I strongly recommend the live class.

There is a live, in person class scheduled for Saturday, June, 9th from 9-10:30 am, in the Refinery.  We may also schedule a Troop 918 specific opportunity for the training at a later date.  I highly recommend attending the Class on the 9th.

For online training log into my.scouting.org with your user ID and password and select the MB Counselor training modules.  These modules can take 1-2 hours to complete and all modules are required.  Once complete send your certificate of completion to Dave Klein at kleinds@gmail.com so it can be recorded.

Scouts need to have Class-B shirts for summer camp.  Order now if you need more?
Recommendation:  At least 3 is good.  

Order online now for your Troop Class B T-shirts and Troop Sweatshirt needs
Order NOW at: https://www.troop918.com/paypal/pay

Do you have receipts for camping food or other expenses?  

You can submit your receipts to the Troop Treasurer for reimbursement. Click on the Files link on our website menu to find a reimbursement request form. Fill it out and submit it to our Troop Treasurer, Mrs. Susan Wongso.  She can also be reached by email at treasurer@troop918.com

Don't forget:  Our budget plan for meals is 3-4-5.  We plan to spend $3 for breakfast, $4 for lunch and $5 for dinner per scout in your patrol.  Account for the total meals your patrol will be preparing and the amount of Scouts registered to attend from your patrol and then do the math.  You should also plan to make you any dessert, snacks or other special purchases fit within that budget as well.

Did you know that you can subscribe to the Troop calendar?  All of the Troop dates and events would automatically show up for easy planning.  This works for calendars on Apple, Google, Android, Yahoo, Windows Live or Hotmail. 

1. Click on "Calendar Sync" at the top left of the web page
2. Select your patrol
3. Click on the create button and follow the instructions for your calendar sync link