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Chippewa Falls, WI

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NOTE: School dates off are valid for Chippewa Falls School district only!

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Boy Scouts of America Troop 13 is chartered by Trinity United Methodist Church and normally meets Mondays during the school year in the church basement located at 201 West Central Street in Chippewa Falls.

Latest Updates:

May 2009
  • Shirt Color: Blue
  • Patrol: Eagle

NEWS:

Troop 13 News Monday, May 4 - Highway Cleanup - 6:00pm
Meet at Four Corners (intersection of Hwy S & 178)
Last day to sign up for Spring Camporee

Monday, May 11 - SCUBA - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Chippewa Falls Middle School
You must be at least 12 years old to SCUBA. If you are under 12, you may go swimming.  Please fill out the enclosed SCUBA release form. This form does NOT have to be signed by a doctor UNLESS you have one of the conditions listed on the front of the form.

Friday, May15-Sunday, May 17 - Spring Camporee - Meet at Church at 6:00pm
Work on Cooking, Communications, Fishing, and Wilderness Survival Merit Badges. Dutch Oven Cook-off on Saturday night. Bonfire with skits. These are just some of the fun activities at the Spring Camporee held down by the Mud Bog Pit in Cadott.
Please register by May 4 if you are planning to go.

Monday, May 18 - Trap Shooting - Meet at Church at 6:00pm
Eau Claire Rod and Gun
We will have instructions on firing shotguns and be able to do some shooting. Shotguns will be provided. If you have a shotgun and shells, you may bring them along to use. Bring your own shells, or $5 to purchase some. The EC Rod and Gun is located at: 801 Schoettl Ave in Eau Claire. For map: ecrodandgun.com

Sunday, May 24 - BIke Ride Fundraiser
Please wear your BLUE Troop 13 T-Shirt to the bike ride fundraiser. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gustafson.
Sign up to work at the Monday meetings.

Monday, May 25 - No Scout Meeting - Memorial Day

Satureday, May 30-Sunday, May 31 - Canoe Campout

Monday, June 1- Court of  Honor
6:00pm Dinner—awards ceremony to follow.
All scouts and their families are invited. Please bring a large dish to pass.
  • Salads: Dragon Patrol
  • Desserts: Eagle Patrol
  • Main Dish: Cobra Patrol
Troop 13 will provide beverages, silverware, plates, and napkins.
Scouts should wear Class A Uniforms.

Monday, July 13 - Summer Camp Organizational Meeting - 6:30pm

Sunday, July 26-Friday, July 31 - Summer Camp

SUMMER CAMP - July 26-August 1
Merit badge selections are due June 1. All other forms are due at the planning meeting on Monday, July 13. If you have any questions, see Mr. Buchmann or Mr. Normand.

GREAT LAKES CENTENNIAL JAMBOREE—September 25-27, 2009
Scouts from three states (WI, IL, MI) will be joining in a once in a lifetime opportunity to help celebrate and kickoff the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Some of the activities include: BMX Bike Challenge, Geocaching, Dunk Tank, Guitar Hero Competition, Radio Controlled Model Airplanes, Fly Fishing Demos. See the Troop 13 web site for a list of more activities. Evening Show Featuring The Dweebs and Miss Wisconsin. Cost of the weekend is $36 if you sign up by May 24, otherwise it is $46. All registrations must be in by September 1.
For more information: www.glcj.org

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING—We reached our goal! Thank you!
We have reached our goal, but only if everyone returns their pledged money by June 1st. Thank you for your continued support of Boy Scouts and Troop 13.

BSA TODAY MAGAZINE
All leaders should be receiving the Chippewa Valley Council Magazine BSA Today. Starting in July, the council will be switching to a monthly email newsletter. To receive the electronic version, you must register at the council web site: www.bsa-cvc.org

AUTHORIZATION FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT FORMS
Please fill out a new form for each scout. Updated forms will be required for all Troop 13 outings.

NEWSLETTER INSERTS
In order to save paper, ink, and printing costs, newsletter inserts such as permission slips and camp packing lists will only be mailed to scouts.  All inserts will be available on the Troop 13 web site under newsletters.  At the February planning meeting we will discuss having an email only newsletter available to scouts to save on newsletter postage costs as well.

HAPPY 75th ANNIVERSARY TROOP 13
Troop 13 is the longest continuous running troop in the Chippewa Valley Council, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year!

SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE AND BOARDS OF REVIEWS
If you need a Scoutmaster Conference or Board of Review, you will need to contact Mr. Normand and Mrs. Suilmann before the Monday meeting.
You will need to wear you Class A uniform.
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PICTURES NEEDED
If you have pictures of Sea Base, Summer Camp, or any other Troop 13 activity, please give Mr. Buchmann a copy for use on our web site.  Digital copies are best, but he will take whatever you have.  Pictures will be returned to you.

DEN CHIEFS
Cub Scout Packs in the area are looking for Den Chiefs to help with meetings.  If you are available, please talk to Mr. Buchmann.  Den Chief is an approved leadership position needed for rank advancement.

2010 SCOUT JAMBOREE
The 2010 National Jamboree is just around the corner. The Jamboree committee is excited about having you participate in this huge event.
Remember, a Scout is Thrifty. Start saving for this celebration of Scouting's 100th anniversary. For further information please see: www.bsajamboree.org or contact Aaron at the Scout office or Ken Olson at 715-665-2378. More details to follow.

NO SCHOOL / NO SCOUTS
If the Chippewa Falls School district cancels school or closes school early because of the weather, any scouting activity scheduled for that evening will be canceled.  You will not be notified.

UPCOMING EVENTS (all events subject to change)
  •  Monday, April 13 & Saturday, April 18—Scouting for Food
  • Monday, April 20—SCUBA / Swimming
  • Friday, April 24-Sunday, April 26—OA Spring Fellowship
  • Monday, May 11—Highway Cleanup
  • Friday, May 15-Sunday, May 17—Spring Camporee
  • Monday, May 18—Trap Shooting
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