Grace Lutheran Church

BOY SCOUT TROOP 56

46th ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sunday, February 4, 2017

Serving from 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Grace Fellowship Hall

Pancakes are ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Served with Sausage or Ham, Juice, Milk or Coffee

Syrup and Butter

At the door $6.00 per individual

Or $16.00 per family

Children under age 6 eat free with Parent ticket

Help support Grace Lutheran’s - Troop 56!

Save a buck and purchase your ticket from a Boys Scout

$5 Individual and $15 Family

Klondike Derby - Registration deadline Jan 31st

 

CEDAR VALLEY

KLONDIKE DERBY

CEDAR POINT SCOUT CAMP

YUKON SURVIVAL ADVENTURE

February 11, 2017

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$10 per Scout   $5 per Adult
deadline January 30th

Cedar Valley District will host it's Klondike Derby "Yukon Survival Adventure" on Saturday, February 11, 2017.  This event begins at 8 a.m. and be finished at by 5 p.m.  Units are welcome to camp overnight outdoors for no additional fee.

Each patrol should bring

• Klondike Sled
• Backpacks
• Water Bottles
• Compasses
• First Aid Kit

Lunch is provided for this event but if your are camping you should plan your own meals.

Units should invite all Arrow of Light Scouts to join them on this traditional winter adventure.

Registration is now available by clicking the orange box to the right.  On time registration is due by January 30th.  After that date cost is $15 per Scout and $10 per adult.  Registration closes February 8th.  After this date you may still attend but must contact Corey Klanderud directly.

 

Scouting for Food

Unit Participation Sheet

2016

Troop 56

Total Poundage Collected 615 lbs

Name of Food Shelf Serviced:  Heaven's Table, Fairmont, MN

Heavens Table Food Shelf in Fairmont, Minnesota (MN) - NonProfitFacts.com

Scouting for Food

Unit Participation Sheet

2016

Troop 56

Total Poundage Collected 615 lbs

Name of Food Shelf Serviced:  Heaven's Table, Fairmont, MN

Heavens Table Food Shelf in Fairmont, Minnesota (MN) - NonProfitFacts.com

Heavens Table Food Shelf in Fairmont, Minnesota (MN) - NonProfitFacts.com

The following youth (Scouts) participated

1. Adam Carstensen

2. Cody Lane

3. Connor Madsen

4. Conner Tordsen

5. Carter Klanderud

6. Thomas Klanderud

7. Jacob Lueth

8. Alex Wannarka

9. CJ Garber

10. David Landsteiner

11. Aschdon Birkle
12. Aaron Hendricks

Fall Camp-o-Ree - October 9 - 11, 2015

"Full Metal Jacket" Theme for Fall Camp-o-Ree

FULL METAL JACKET
North Star Fall Camp-o-ree

October 9 - 11, 2015

Cedar Point Scout Camp

6 p.m. Friday - 10 a.m. Sunday

You can register now through October 7 2015 at 12:00AM
- Late period rates apply beginning September 26 2015 at 12:00AM
 

Join us for a great fall weekend event!  It's "Full Metal Jacket" fall camp-o-ree.  This event is for all registered Boy Scouts and Second Year Webelos.  So Troops, don't forget to invite them!

This year's event begins Friday night with Troops arriving at 6 p.m.  Troops should provide their own meal Friday night.  Following campsite set up, there will be a welcoming campfire and a cracker barrel for all Senior Patrol Leaders and Scoutmasters.

Saturday morning following breakfast (Troop provided) the Scouts will move between various stations working on the plumbing merit badge requirements.  These requirements involve working with copper, steel and lead.

Following lunch, which is provided, Scouts and Leaders will rotate to the local Shooting Range where they will participate in various shooting skills.  The cost of this is covered in your registration fee.  Troops are responsible for transportation of their Scouts to the range. 

Unfortunately, Webelos II's are not allowed to participate in the shooting activity.

Dinner Saturday evening is provided and will be followed by Chapel.

Cost for this event is $30 per Boys Scout and $25 per Webelos II.  Adults are $15 per person.  Registration is now open and units can register at this price until September 26th.  After that date participants will pay an additional $10 per person.  Registration closes October 7th.

Each Scout participating in the shooting activities must have a parent signed permission form.  This form must accompany the Scout to the event. 

Shooting Sports Parental Consent Form

Each person attending this event must complete a Health Form parts A and B.  Health forms wills be returned at the end of the event.

Health Form

Question about this event please contact

Joe Loughmiller 507-848-6224

Nick Wasley 208-339-6884

or David Debusca 507-340-3108

 

Register online at:  http://www.twinvalleybsa.org/NorthStar/Events/NorthSTarfallcamporee

 

Cedar Point Scout Camp -Polaris Lodge -1/23/15 5:00 PM - 1/25/15 11:00 AM

Polaris Lodge (Weekend Rental - In Council Unit)   
Troop 56 - Fairmont, MN
Cedar Point Scout Camp
Polaris Lodge
1/23/15 5:00 PM - 1/25/15 11:00 AM

There will be many fun activities to enjoy
on this weekend.

• Snow shoe hiking
• Cross Country Skiing
• Winter Survival
• Sleding
• Ice fishing
• Snow shelter building
• Winter games

http://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/0/01/Snow_Sports.pdf

http://www.inquiry.net/OUTDOOR/winter/activities/games/b-p_snow.htm


To get your self prepared study the info in this link:
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/winter/index.htm

Car Wash - Fairmont Fleet Farm - Sat July 26th 10am-2pm

Klondike Derby - Feb 8th, 2014 - Saturday from 8am -5pm

Klondike Derby - mark your calendar

Outdoor - Winter Fun

Cedar Point Scout Camp will be invaded by Troops of Robot Creators on Saturday, February 8th, 2014.  Will your Troop be part of the group? 
This event begins at 8 a.m. with registration.  Following the flag ceremony youth will begin building and programming robots.  Bring your engineering skills and creative minds to this event!  Following the lunch, which is provided, there will be more robotics classes and the traditional Klondike Race hosted by Troop 55.  Please bring the proper attire for outdoor sled racing!
Each youth that wishes to complete the Robotics Merit Badge should bring a blue card granting permission from your Troop leadership. 
Cost for the entire day of events is $10 per Scout and $5 per adult if you register by February 1st. 

Dress warm, in layers.  We could be outside for a good part of the day.

Location:
Cedar Point Scout Camp125 200th Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031

 http://storage.twinvalleybsa.org/event/docs/744/flyer_2014.pdf
http://storage.twinvalleybsa.org/event/docs/744/health_and_shooting_permit_2014.pdf

Pancake Breakfast - February 2nd - 9:00am - 1;00PM

Grace Lutheran Church

BOY SCOUT TROOP 56

43rd ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST

 

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Serving from 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Grace Fellowship Hall

 

Pancakes are ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Served with Sausage or Ham, Juice, Milk or Coffee

Syrup and Butter

 

At the door $6.00 per individual

Or $16.00 per family

Children under age 6 eat free with Parent ticket

 

 

 

Help support Grace Lutheran’s - Troop 56!

Save a buck and purchase your ticket from a Boys Scout

$5 Individual and $15 Family

 

Pop Corn Sales Contest 10 day Blitz

BSA Announces Membership Fee Increase for 2014 - $24 + $1 for insurance

The BSA is increasing its membership fee from $15 to $24 per year for all registered Scouts and adults effective January 1, 2014. For those who join after the beginning of the year, the fee will be prorated at $2 per month. This does include units with a December 31, 2013, expiration date.

http://scout-wire.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2014-BSA-Membership-Fee-Increase-FAQ.pdf

What does your $24 per year buy?

Simply put, the Boy Scouts of America National Council provides program materials and support for 280 local councils that administer the Scouting program, with each covering a specific geographic area. To be more specific, the following are the key functions of the national council:

• Provide liability insurance to registered adult members, local councils, chartered organizations and the national organization
• Provide technological platforms for the Scouting movement
• Provide local councils with program as well as tools for camp and office planning and evaluation, extensive financial counseling, planned giving and fundraising information, and professional personnel support
• Coordinate a communications network through magazines and literature (handbooks, merit badge pamphlets, brochures, training materials, and professional development training)
• Make available uniforms, equipment, and program supplies
• Develop and maintain year-round national high-adventure bases and execute national events (jamborees, National Eagle Scout Association and Order of the Arrow conferences, and National Council meetings)
• Maintain communication with chartered organizations that use the Scouting program (religious institutions, civic organizations, labor unions, professional organizations, business, and industry)
• Maintain liaison with Scouting associations in other countries as a member of the World Scout Conference
• Set and maintain program standards (e.g., Advancement, health and safety, etc.) to ensure consistency of the brand throughout councils across the country.

What fees do other youth organizations charge?

Scouting’s a steal. That $24 a year works out to $2 a month or roughly 6.5 cents a day.
Sure, it’s not always comparing apples to apples, but I do think it’s helpful to look at what you’ll pay for other youth activities. Here’s a small sampling. Note: The costs in bold are just the fee to join and don’t include equipment, travel costs, uniforms, etc.

• Tackle football, $140: In Plano, Texas, second- through sixth-graders who play tackle football pay $140 for a three-month season. That fee doesn’t include equipment.
• Youth orchestra, $1,000: Members of the prestigious Los Angeles Youth Orchestra pay $1,000 annually and must buy their own instruments.
• Select soccer, $400: In Cleveland, select youth soccer players age 15 to 18 pay $400 a season, plus $135 for uniforms.
• Youth basketball, $500: In Queens, N.Y., boys age 8 to 13 pay $500 a year, not including uniforms.
• 4-H Program, $25: Participants of the 4-H Program in College Station, Texas, pay $25 a year, not including fees for individual activities.

Two bucks a month for America’s premier youth-serving organization? Sign me up.

Twin Valley Council Boy Scout Fall Camp-O-Ree 2013

Hosted by North Star District – Troop 49

Friday, September 27, 2013 at 6:00pm to Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 12:00pm Prairie River Camp 52792 80th St. Bricelyn, MN 56014

Pre-Registration due to Twin Valley Council by September 20, 2013

$15.00/Boy Scout, Webelos or Leader $20.00 after September 20, 2013

 (Includes 2 nights of Camping, Saturday Lunch and Patch)

 

Friday, September 27, 2013
• 5 – 9 PM Check in/Registration
• Turn in Prairie River Liability Forms
• 5 – 10 PM Dinner with your own Troop
• 5 – 10 PM Troop Bonfires – Bring your own fire ring
• 10:00 PM Cracker Barrel – ice cream and toppings
• 11:00 PM Lights Out – Quiet Hour Saturday, September 28, 2013
• 7:00 – 8:30 AM Registration • 7-8:30 AM Breakfast with your own Troop
• 8:30 AM Flag Ceremony/Dedication, Opening and Announcements.
• Class A for the flag ceremony with a group picture.
• 9 AM – 4 PM Activities Open:
      • Miniature Golf
      • Para Cord Crafts
      • Kickball
      • Softball
      • Frisbee
      • Walking Trails
      • Yard Games – Bring your own to share among Troops
Merit Badges:
      • Merit Badge – Emergency Prep
             * Must be Star rank minimum
             * Blue Cards – Bring your own
• 9 am – 12 pm Climbing Wall and Zip Line – 1st shift
• 12 -1 pm Lunch provided
• Provide your own Mess Kits/Beverage
• 1 – 2 PM Life to Eagle Seminar
• 1 – 4 PM Climbing Wall and Zip Line – 2nd shift
• 5 – 6:30 PM Supper with your own Troop
• 6:30 PM Flag Ceremony
• 7:00 PM Chapel with Speaker and Bonfire
• 11:00 PM Lights Out – Quiet Hour Sunday, September 29, 2013
• 7:00 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
• 9:00 – 12 PM First and Second Class Requirements
• 12:00 PM Depart on Own – Leave No Trace

Internal vs External Frame Backpacks

There is much debate over what is the right back pack to choose.
It all depends on what you are going to do.

Internal frame backpacks are become more popular, but are more expensive.
many of the Internal Frame Packs (IFP) are one long bag, that you have dig through to get stuff out of the bottom.
External Frame Packs (EFP) allow you carry extra gear out side the back.
They can support more weight, and are sometimes lighter then IFP.

Here are some links to learn more:

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1366&bih=598&q=backpacks&oq=backpacks&gs_l=img.3..0l10.3488.5851.0.6109.9.7.0.2.2.0.157.768.5j2.7.0....0...1ac.1.26.img..1.8.624.a1g3EKVvFEs#hl=en&q=internal+vs+external+frame+backpacks&tbm=isch

http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Sleeping-Pad-Reviews

http://boyslife.org/outdoors/askgearguy/3239/internal-or-external-frame-on-backpack/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7wQT22Ixs

Devil's Lake - Backpacking and Hiking trip

Pictures of the trip to Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI
and Green Valley Campground 1 mile away on Hwy 12, Baraboo, WI.

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/u3tclvhi9igmhgy/B4LKAX0PlS#/

More pics from google images: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1607&bih=792&q=devils+lake+state+park+wi&oq=devils+la&gs_l=img.1.3.0l10.1453.5240.0.11193.9.9.0.0.0.0.240.1371.1j7j1.9.0....0...1ac.1.25.img..1.8.1206.0Yu-Lnbiq9o

 

 

Back Packing List for 2 Day trip

Planning a back packing trip takes time and thought.
Because you have to carry everything you need, its important to choose the lightest gear possible.
There are many ideas on the Internet for gear, packing list, food, survival, ect.

Here is one link I just found that is very detailed.  http://www.backpacking.net/27-pound.html#pack

http://www.backpacker.com/december_2001_skills_food_grocery_shopping_tips/skills/4325

MRE - Meals ready to eat:  http://theepicenter.com/mre_military_meal_ready_to_eat.html

Back packing List – Summer time.

Outdoor Essentials:

_ Pocket Knife – folding

_ First aid kit – waterproof (Band-Aids, moleskin, triangle bandage, tape, gauge, triple antibiotic cream, alcohol wipes, tweezers, needle for picking slivers, antiseptic wipe, Ace wrap.)

_ Rain gear ( top and bottoms)

_Water bottle with carabineer clip to hook on belt

_small flash lights – mini mag

_Trail food  (Granola, nuts, raisins, chocolate) or Granola bars work good too.

_waterproof matches and fire starters  (Flint and steel, steel wood, cotton balls, char cloth)

_Sun protection ( Sun Screen SPF 30 or higher)

_ Compass and maps (GPS with extra batteries is nice to have)

_ 50ft parachute cord

_Hiking boot or shoes that provide good ankle and arch support.

_ Optional repair kit (safety pins, electrical tape, duck tape, trash bags, carabineer, fish hooks and line, sinkers and bobber, crazy glue, wire, folded sheets of Aluminum Foil,  Plastic Zip ties)

_ emergency Toilet paper rolled up in a zip lock bag  (wet TP doesn’t work) You don’t need a whole roll!

Personal Overnight Gear:

_Back Pack – internal or external frame, shoulder straps and hip belt

_light weight sleeping bag in a stuff sack.

_foam pad – closed cell foam

_Ground cloth (Plastic or polypropylene 6’x8 ) This is to go under  sleeping bag

_Clothing for the season (moisture wicking shirt, compression underwear help prevent chaffing, Long pants with cargo pockets, and zip-off legs are great, 2 pair of hiking socks (moisture wicking socks) , long sleeve shirt, wind breaker,  Sweat shirt.

_Mess Kit ( knife, fork, spoon, cup) metal or aluminum.

_ Military Metal Canteen Cup

_ Military Canteen Water Bottle (one quart )

_Clean up Kit – Small shower towel, soap, shampoo, tooth brush and paste, dental floss

_Optional Extras (watch, camera ,sun glasses, hat, gloves, swimming suit, bandannas).

Packing your back Pack:    Keep your gear dry, pack everything in Zip Lock bags

Your back pack fill with your gear should not be more than around 25 lbs.  Think light weight with all your gear.   You don’t have to bring everything on the list.  Some of comfort items can be shared

between the patrol.

Patrol gear:

-Tents

-pots and pans

-light weight stove

_ax

_ folding saw

-dining fly traps – (10 x10)

_stakes and rope (8 minimum)

_food (?????)

_Paper Toweling

_roll of heavy duty Aluminum foil

_ Zip Lock Bags (1 gallon size)

EXTRA:

_Coffee Pot

_ Propane Stove

_ Propane Canisters

_ Steel Grill top (round or square 12”- 16”)  for grilling

_ Camel back water back pack (for day hikes 2 quarts of water)

_ Hiking Poles ( Collapsible aluminum walk poles,  2 are nice, can be used for trap poles)

Devil's Lake Back Packing Trip Aug 23rd, 24th, 25th

Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI

Devil's Door Way

 Balancing Rock

 Granite Rock Climbing Heaven

 Going Up

 Halfway, But very cool

 West Bluff looking north

 West Bluff looking southeast

 Devil's Lake South Shore Beach

 Going Up

 Those are some big rocks!

 Southeast Bluff looking west at Devil Lake

 View of the Wisconsin River for the South East Bluff at Devils Lake

 Devils Lake South Shore

Congradulation Scott Madsen - Earned the Rank of Eagle Scout

Eagle Scout Court of Honor Scott Michael Madsen Boy Scout Troop 56 Grace Lutheran Church Fairmont, MN Program:   Master of Ceremony – Isaac Landsteiner ·         Welcome and Introductions ·         Opening flag ceremony – SPL – Carter Klanderud ·         Open Prayer  - Pastor John Heille – Grace Lutheran ·         Trail of the Eagle ·         Voice of the Eagle – Korey Klanderud (All Eagle Scouts Please Stand) ·         Eagle Challenge ·         Eagle Pledge ·         Parents escorted to front ·         Eagle Badge presented ·         Parents receive Eagle pins ·         Parents escorted back to seats ·         Response by Eagle Scout – Scott Madsen ·         Close ceremony ·         Benediction- Pastor John Heille – Grace Lutheran ·         Retire flag – SPL – Carter Klanderud ·         Refreshments • “Keynote” speech • Benediction • Closing flag ceremony • Reception