Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 14
Check the troop Calendar for a detailed schedule of meetings and other events.
Latest News and Events
Troop 14 Midweek Update
Posted January 26th, 2012 11:59 PM
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
With the recent set of winter storm warnings, we want to remind parents that Troop 14 will not meet on days that school has been closed or when all evening activities are cancelled.
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WHAT'S THAT DATE AGAIN?
You can view the calendar for upcoming events at the Troop 14 website.
http://www.troop14sl.com/calendar.html
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TROOP 14 CLIMBING ADVENTURE
WHEN: Sunday, January 29th
MEET UP: Fruitport Orchard Market at 1pm
RETURN: Same day, same place at 4:30pm
Cost: $15
Limited to first 20 sign-ups.
Please note: Boys need to be 13 to go.
NOTE: DRIVERS NEEDED!!!
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NEXT TROOP MEETING: SCOUT ELECTIONS
Scouts are reminded to be on time at our next meeting, January 31st. We will be holding scout elections.
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KLONDYKE CAMPOUT IS COMING SOON!
Troop 14 is hosting the Klondyke this year. This means we need as many scouts (and dads) as possible to set up on Friday, February 3rd.
We will be staying in the cabin at Kirk Park through Sunday, February 5th. The cost per person is $10.00. This covers the food expenses. Sign ups and more information are at the Troop meetings.
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MMMMM... POPCORN!
We have some popcorn left from our sale from the fall. We are offering this at a reduced rate of 50% of the normal cost. This is what we have.
White Chocolatey Pretzels - $12
18pk Kettle Corn - $12
Caramel Corn with Almond, Cashews and pecans -$10
Butter Toffee Caramel Corn - $10
Caramel Corn - $5
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EAGLE CEREMONY: SAVE THE DATE!
Congratulations to Hobie Hagen and Joe VanderBroek, our newest Eagle Scouts!
All scouts and their families are invited to attend the Eagle Court of Honor for Joe and Hobie on March 4, from 3-5 at First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven. The church is located on the corner of 5th and Franklin. Please RSVP to gofish@tm.net. Scouts should arrive early and be in full class A uniform. More details coming soon.....
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HIGH ADVENTURE 2012
Troop 14 will be heading to Gettysburg, the Appalachia Trail, and Washington DC.
The first deadline for sign-up has passed. If you have questions, see the email newsletter.
Troop 14 Monday Newsletter for January 23rd, 2012
Posted January 23rd, 2012 11:04 PM
EXT TROOP MEETING - TUESDAY, JANUARY 23RD
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WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
With the recent set of winter storm warnings, we want to remind parents that Troop 14 will not meet on days that school has been closed or when all evening activities are cancelled.
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TROOP 14 CLIMBING ADVENTURE
WHEN: Sunday, January 29th
MEET UP: Fruitport Orchard Market at 1pm
RETURN: Same day, same place at 4:30pm
Cost: $15
Limited to first 20 sign-ups.
NOTE: DRIVERS NEEDED!!!
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KLONDYKE CAMPOUT IS COMING SOON!
Troop 14 is hosting the Klondyke this year. This means we need as many scouts (and dads) as possible to set up on Friday, February 3rd.
We will be staying in the cabin at Kirk Park through Sunday, February 5th. The cost per person is $10.00. This covers the food expenses. Sign ups and more information are at the Troop meetings.
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MMMMM... POPCORN!
We have some popcorn left from our sale from the fall. We are offering this at a reduced rate of 50% of the normal cost. This is what we have.
White Chocolatey Pretzels - $12
18pk Kettle Corn - $12
Caramel Corn with Almond, Cashews and pecans -$10
Butter Toffee Caramel Corn - $10
Caramel Corn - $5
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EAGLE CEREMONY: SAVE THE DATE!
Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scouts!
All scouts and their families are invited to attend their Eagle Court of Honor. For more information, see the emailed newsletter.
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HIGH ADVENTURE 2012
The DATE IS SET!! July 14-21, the scouts of Troop 14 will be headed out east! They will be camping one week at Gettysburg, during which they will: spend a day in Washington DC, spend a day hiking the Appalachian Trail in the mountains of Pennsylvania, go on a Gettysburg Ghost Tour, and tour battlefields while they learn about the Civil War.
Cost of $325 is all inclusive (travel, camping, meals, entrance fees). To attend, scouts must be first class and all participants have participated in a May Hike that consisted of 20 miles (Note: 2011 does not count, but 2012 or other years will - NO EXCEPTIONS!). Adult male mentors must register with the BSA and be current with all online training (which takes about 4 hours).
NOTICE: ONLY SIGN-UPS with $50 DEPOSIT PAID BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH WILL BE GUARANTEED!
For more information, see the emailed newsletter.
Troop 14 Midweek Update
Posted January 20th, 2012 12:42 AM
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
With the recent set of winter storm warnings, we want to remind parents that Troop 14 will not meet on days that school has been closed or when all evening activities are cancelled.
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CABERFAE SKI TRIP - THIS WEEKEND
When: January 20-22, 2012
Where: Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac
Meet: 5:30pm at Orchard Market
Depart: 6:00pm
Return to Orchard Market by 12:00pm on Sunday
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Klondyke Campout!
Troop 14 is hosting the Klondyke this year. This means we need as many scouts (and dads) as possible to set up Friday.
We will be staying in the cabin at Kirk Park through Sunday. The cost per person is $10.00. This covers the food expenses. Sign ups and more information are at the Troop meetings.
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Eagle Ceremony: Reserve the Date!!
Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scouts!
See the email newsletter for more information.
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High Adventure 2012!
The DATE IS SET!! July 14-21, the scouts of Troop 14 will be headed out east! They will be camping one week at Gettysburg, during which they will: spend a day in Washington DC, spend a day hiking the Appalachian Trail in the mountains of Pennsylvania, go on a Gettysburg Ghost Tour, and tour battlefields while they learn about the Civil War.
Cost of $325 is all inclusive (travel, camping, meals, entrance fees). To attend, scouts must be first class and all participants have participated in a May Hike that consisted of 20 miles (Note: 2011 does not count, but 2012 or other years will - NO EXCEPTIONS!). Adult male mentors must register with the BSA and be current with all online training (which takes about 4 hours).
NOTICE: ONLY SIGN-UPS with $50 DEPOSIT PAID BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH WILL BE GUARANTEED!
For more information, see the newsletter!
Troop 14 Monday Newsletter for January 9th, 2012
Posted January 9th, 2012 10:53 PM
NEXT TROOP MEETING: TOMORROW
Tomorrow is also a Troop 14 Parents' Meeting. Parents will meet in the SLMS Auditorium during the scout meeting.
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EAGLE UPDATES
Wonderful news from a two recent Troop 14 Eagle Scouts. Justin Ebidon will graduate from Marine Boot Camp this coming Friday, January 6th and Andrew McDonouth will graduate on Friday, January 27th in San Diego! Congratulations to both young men - you continue to make Troop 14 proud.
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OA Winter Banquet
All Order of the Arrowmen should have received an invitation in the mail. Come join your brothers in fellowship at a great meal and hear keynote speaker Bill Steffen, meteorologist with Wood-8 TV. Family invited to attend with OA members. For more info, see the newsletter.
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Klondyke Campout!
Klondyke participants and volunteers are invited to stay in the Lodge! Troop 14 has reserved the lodge at Kirk Park for both Friday and Saturday. Cost is ONLY $10 for the weekend! However, sign-ups are limited to the first 24 people who sign-up! Because of this, any no-shows will be charged $20 if there are people on the waiting list who were turned down.
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High Adventure 2012!
The DATE IS SET!! July 14-21, the scouts of Troop 14 will be headed out east! They will be camping one week at Gettysburg, during which they will: spend a day in Washington DC, spend a day hiking the Appalachian Trail in the mountains of Pennsylvania, go on a Gettysburg Ghost Tour, and tour battlefields while they learn about the Civil War. Cost of $325 is all inclusive (travel, camping, meals, entrance fees). To attend, scouts must be first class and all participants have participated in a May Hike that consisted of 20 miles (Note: 2011 does not count, but 2012 or other years will - NO EXCEPTIONS!). Adult male mentors must register with the BSA and be current with all online training (which takes about 4 hours).
NOTICE: ONLY SIGN-UPS with $50 DEPOSIT PAID BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH WILL BE GUARANTEED!
For more information, see the emailed newsletter.
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CABERFAE SKI TRIP
When: January 20-22, 2012
Where: Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac
For more information, see the emailed newsletter.
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SNOW SPORTS MERIT BADGE
If you are going on the ski trip and have not earned your Snow Sports Merit Badge, there will be a short merit badge session in the lodge after we get there. No sign up is necessary, but please look over the requirements before the trip. The link to the requirements is:
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-SNOW.aspx
Troop Meetings
We meet at the Spring Lake Middle School small gym every Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
Map to
Spring Lake Middle School
345 Hammond Street
Spring Lake, Michigan
If Spring Lake schools are closed for the day, OR if evening activities are cancelled on a troop activity night, the troop meeting or activity is cancelled.
Join Our Troop
We have an awesome Troop! If you're interested in joining the fun and becoming a Scout, email our Scoutmaster <scoutmaster@troop14sl.com>.
Troop 14 is in the Lakeshore District of the Gerald R. Ford Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Venture Crew 9014
Venture Crew 9014 was formed in 2011 and is based in the Tri-Cities area. Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 years of age OR 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade and under 21 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.
Scouting Since 1927
The troop was first chartered in February 1927 by the Spring Lake Community Committee. Since 1977 we have been chartered by the Spring Lake Lions Club.