Charter Organization:
Grace Lutheran Church -
300 S. Grant St. Fairmont, MN 56031
For more information about Boy Scout Troop 56, Fairmont, MN
*Contact - Scout Master
Mike Madsen
(507)235-8051
There is a new page with info for anyone interested in the 2013 National Jamboree
Adventurers Wanted!
Get ready! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain't your father's jamboree. We're talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia.
Check out the key dates below and start planning now to be a part of history at the very first jamboree at The Summit.
The Jamboree - July 15-July 24, 2013
Get even more information at the
BSA National Jamboree web page!
Hello all. I thought I would take 5 minutes this morning and post an update on the troop website. I am currently working on a website for both the troop and pack 56 of Fairmont. As of right now, I would say that I am about 80% done with the Troop website. I am including a screenshot of what it will look like. The website is not published yet. You will only be able to view pictures that I post here until it is complete. I am in the stage where it is pretty much a working model, but i have to add details and come up with the most suitable image gallery. I am currently weighing the pros and cons of 20 different image gallery scripts that could be used for this web design. I have to find just the right one for our use. When the website is complete and published; I will let you all know. Thank you
Troop Meeting - Sept. 12th - 7:00pm Grace Lutheran Church
Troop Meeting - Sept 26th - 7:00pm Grace Lutheran Church
Fall Camp Out - Oct 7th, 8th, 9th - Ceder Point Boy Scout Camp
Troop Meeting - Oct 24th - 7:00pm Grace Lutheran Church
Troop Meeting - Nov 7th - Board of Review Meeting- 7:00pm Grace Lutheran Church
Committee Meeting - Nov 14th - 7:00pm Grace Lutheran Church
Troop Meeting - Dec 5th - 7:00pm Grace Lutheran Church - Courth of Honor
Other important Dates:
Sept 17th - Fairmont Mall - Scout Recruitment - 1:00pm- 4:00pm Sept 24th - Popcorn sales (10-day blitz) beginsOct 23rd - Popcorn Sale Ends Oct 28th - Popcorn & Prize orders Due 2012 Cuyuna Camp Dates - Week #2 July 1-July 7Popcorn sales (10-day blitz) begins - you should get a flyer in the mail.
Identify and demonstrate to your counselor the safe use of leatherworking tools. Show correct procedures for handling leathercraft dyes, cements, and finished. Know first aid for cuts, internal poisoning, and skin irritation.
Explain to your counselor
a. Where leather comes from
b. What kinds of hides are used to make leather
c. What are five types of leather
d. What are the best uses for each type of leather
Make one or more articles of leather that use at least five of the following steps:
a. Pattern layout and transfer
b. Cutting leather
c. Punching holes
d. Carving or stamping surface designs.
e. Applying dye or stain and finish to the project.
f. Assembly by lacing or stitching
g. Setting snaps and rivets
h. Dressing edges
Recondition or show that you can take proper care of your shoes, a baseball glove, a saddle, furniture or other articles of leather.
Do ONE of the following:
a. Learn about the commercial tanning process. Report about it to your merit badge counselor.
b. Tan the skin of a small animal. Describe the safety precautions you will take and the tanning method that you used.
c. Braid or plait an article out of leather or vinyl lace.
d. Visit a leather-related business. This could be a leathercraft supply company, a tannery, a leather goods or shoe factory, or a saddle shop. Report on your visit to your counselor.
June 28th -Tuesday- 7:00pm -Troop Meeting - Grace Lutheran Church. Troop Trailer camping gear prepare for Cuyuna. Everyone should be at this meeting.
Uniform Inspection (Class A - shirt, pants, belt, and socks, and patch placement)
Hand out troop postition patches (Patrol leader, Asst. Patrol leader, Quatermaster)
Discuss personal packing list for Camp Cuyuna - what to bring, what not to bring.
Discuss summer camp (Partol meeting) patrol name, flag, and yell and song.
Questions and Answers.
Close meeting.
July 2nd -Saturday- 9:00am - Everyone Pack Scout Trailer with Scout Personal Gear
July 3rd -Sunday- 6:30am - Meet at Grace Lutheran Church - Leaving for Camp Cuyuna.
I posted the rest of the Camp Ripley photos on a separate page. The link is on the right side of the page. Make sure you watch the video of Connor M's new dance move.
Here is a picture of the two new patrols with the SPL in the middle.
qFishing Gear (fishing pole, small tackel box, bait)
qNose or Ear Plugs
qFirem’n Chit
qCompass
qCamera
qCanteen
qSleeping Pad
qScout Book
qFolding Chair
q Batteries (D, C , AA, AAA)
qPostcards & Stamps
We suggest that each item be labeled to help in returning lost and found.
*All boating activities require participants wear shoes that may get wet.
Cell phones, radios, Ipad, mp3 player, video games, and other electronics should be left at home.
Spending Money: In addition to the money for the trading post, which carries everything from camping equipment to snacks, sweatshirts & hats, scouts should also plan on expenses for the following merit badges: Art, Leatherwork, Woodcarving, Basketry, Art, Archery ($3-12), Rifle Shooting ($15), Shotgun Shooting ($25), Golf ($20-30), Scouts may also wish to purchase other items for merit badges they are completing.
Visits: Visitors are always welcome at any of our camps. Please check in at the AdministrationBuilding. No vehicles are allowed beyond the main parking lot. Visitors should not be in any campsite without specific invitation from that troop and are to depart from camp by Family members may only spend evenings in the Family Camp.
The Sunday and Friday night campfires may be of particular interest to you. It is requested that you plan to arrive on one of these afternoons. During the afternoon you can tour our camp program area and your child’s troop site.
Visitors are welcome to join their scouts for dinner for a fee of $6.00 per meal. We will need to know in advance how many guests we will have so food may be prepared for the correct number.
Mail: Scouts will be encouraged to send postcards and letters home and parents are encouraged to write their child at camp.Please use the following address when sending letters to campers.
Scout’s Name, Troop #
Cuyuna Scout Camp
PO Box 250
Crosslake, MN56442
Phone: A frequent question from parents is how to reach their child. Please write; don’t call unless it is an emergency (phone calls encourage homesickness). Remember, there is no telephone next to your scout’s tent, and the phone in camp is for emergencies only. (218) 692-3612.
June 13th -Monday- 7:00pm- Troop & Parent Committee Meeting
June 13th - Monday- 8:00pmScout Troop Meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. Agenda - Planning for Summer Camp
June 28th -Monday- 7:00pm -Troop Meeting - Grace Lutheran Church. Troop Trailer camping gear prepare for Cuyuna. Everyone should be at this meeting. Inventory, clean and pack Scout Equipment.
July 2nd -Saturday- 9:00am - Pack Scout Trailer with Scout Personal Gear
July 3rd -Sunday- 6:30am - Meet at Grace Lutheran Church - Leaving for Camp Cuyuna.
What a great experience the 3,500 Boy Scouts had at Riply Rendzvous 2011.
Troop 56 of Fairmont, MN was well represented with 10 boy attending the event, which happen once every 4 yrs. The weather was beautiful, and the boys said they all had a great time. Much appreciation goes out to all the leaders that planned this event, as well as the support provided by the Minnesota Army National Guard.
There was an Extreme Program, Adventure Program, and Action Center. Two years of planning went into this event, and the grand finally was a live stage show with a Jass Band, Singers, Comedians, and Gymnast.
The General of the Minnesota Guard gave a wonderful speech about how proud everyone should be to be a scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
The boys had an opportunity to learn some new skills and interact with other scouts from all around the Midwest and Canada. Learning to through the tomahawk is harder that it looks.
There where many displays and attractions. I really enjoys learning about many hand made canoes.
Spring Camporee at Cedar Point Boy Scout Camp 2011
This campout was special with crossover of the Webelos to Boy Scout ceremony Friday night.
All of the boys earned the highest rank in Cub Scouts - The Arrow of Light
The boys will carry over with them this achivement, and have the honor to wear it on their uniform as a Boy Scout. This was an exciting time for all the new boys as they became Boy Scouts.
As a Boy Scout the motto "Be Prepared" is deeply ingrained into the boys' minds.
They were tested with the element of Mother Nature (heavy rain and wind). The boys learned early on the importance of planning, and packing the proper gear for camping.
Team work, and the patrol method of camping was introduced to the new Scouts as a way to learn to work together. They set up the camp site,
with their tents and dining shelters. They learned the Buddy system, and how to gather wood, water, and cook their meals.
The weekend was filled with learning experiences and challenges. One of the highlights was the Zip Line.
They also learned how to tie some basic knots and lashing, and build some pioneering projects.
They had fun playing capture the flag against other troops. Scouts participated in a service project at Cedar Point campground by clearing trails for everyone to enjoy.
This was the first of many journeys, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America, and Troop 56 Fairmont, MN
Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer’s Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Troop Meeting - April 25th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Grace Luthernan Church Agenda:
Welcome new scouts and parents.
Discuss crossover to Boy Scout Troop 56
Complete transfer registration forms - Transfer Fee $1.00
Provide information about Spring Camporiee - Cedar Point Boy Scout Camp - May 20th, 21st, 22nd.
Discuss Summer Camp Cuyuna - July 3rd thru 9th. - Early Bird registration deadly - May 5th.
Please come to this meeting, a lot of important infomation will be provided.
If you can't make, please call or email - Mike Madsen - Scout Master.
507-235-8051
email: mykmadsen@yahoo.com
Meeting Open:
Discussed the treasury account regarding the Pancake Breakfast Fund raiser.
the profit will be divided 20% for the Troop, 10% for the Pack, and 70% to the boys the worked at the pancake breakfast. This includes the weblow scout that will join Troop 56 after crossover.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 56 each have an account, where funds earned can be used for Scouting related expenses. Throughout the year as the boy work to raise money to support the troop, a percentage with be added to there individual account. These accounts are all being held in the Troop 56 checking account.
Next on the agenda, we discussed which week the troop will be going to camp Cuyuna, Cass Lake, MN.
We need to finalize the week and put a deposit on the site. Right now we are strongly looking at the week of July 3rd thru July 9th. There is only one lake front site still available. The site is Cree. A very nice site.
The Parents and boys need to look the calander and make a commitment. The depoist is non refundable.
We need a minimum to 2 adults in camp thru out the week. If any adults can come up for a 2 or 4 days, that would be great. If you can be there for the whole week, that is even better.
We need to lock in a site this week. please let Mike Madsen know if the week of July 3 thru the 9th can work.
Next, we discuss Webelos crossover at the spring camporie at Ceder Point Boy Scout Camp, and also the Pack meeting at Ceder Park, where the boys that are crossing over to Troop 56 will receive there scout handbook.
Other up coming dates and events.
Scouting for Food Preparations & Bag Distribution(March 19/26)
Scout O Rama Details (Saturday, April 9 at Blue Earth Middle School)
Trainings & Dutch Oven Cook-Off at Cedar Point – April 16
Webelos to Scout Transition Spring camporee - Cedar Point May 20-22
