Troop 140

Check out the links to the forms you need if you are planning on going to the Expo or Camporee in May or White Water rafting in June.

Mike Lynch (WCCO meteorologist and local astronomer) is presenting two astronomy classes in the area: Houlton Elementary this Wednesday from 8 to 10 PM and again
Thursday in New Richmond from 8 to 10PM. Because I learned of this so recently please consider this an FYI notice if you and your family are interested – we will not organize a troop activity around it. This class is not set up specifically around BSA astronomy merit badge, however, if someone attends and wishes follow up with the remaining requirements for the merit badge I will make sure we have someone who can fulfill the role of advisor.

For the Houlton class call Hudson community education at 715-377-3722 for reservations. I believe the cost is $20 for an adult and somewhat less for those under 18. For New Richmond call 715-243-7411 for location and reservations or go to witc.edu/newrichmond.

There will be NO Court of Honor or pot luck on Monday, April 11. That event has been rescheduled to June 6. Instead, we will have a regular troop meeting on Monday. There is a PLC meeting Tuesday, April 12 starting at 5:30.

We will have troop leadership training (also referred to as junior leader
training) this Sunday, April 10, from 1 to 5 PM at Bethel Lutheran.

Alec has contacted scouts for the following positions or they have been
elected by their patrol:
Eric K., ASPL
Grady H., ASPL
Floyd J., ASPL
Noah Z., PL
David H., PL
Eric L., QM
Andrew S., Scribe

The following scouts may not be aware that Alec would like them to serve,
he will be contacting them ASAP:
Eric S., OA Rep
Jacob O., Webmaster
Charley W., Librarian/Historian
Kyle J., Chaplain’s Aide

Please e-mail both Alec and Mr. Maline to confirm you’ve received this and
we hope to confirm you are able to attend Sunday’s training session.

Note: we have a PLC scheduled for Tuesday, April 12. Even though this
will mean 3 days in a row of scout meetings, I would like to proceed with
that meeting if possible. We will confirm either by e-mail or in the
Sunday leadership training session that we have enough scouts available for
the Tuesday PLC. Stay tuned.

Don't forget, New Richmond Community Education is hosting an "open pottery studio" where folks can make pottery bowls that will be sold during the Empty Bowls fundraiser later this month. The funds will benefit local food shelves and food programs for needy families. The art room at the New Richmond High School will be open from 9:30 to 4:00 pm Saturday, April 2. Clay will be available. Your bowl will be glazed and fired by the high school students. Please stop by and contribute your creation to this wonderful event.