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
The first order of business regarding merit badges, the scout needs to get approval from the Scout Master to work on a badge. The reason for this is two-fold. First we need to find or locate a qualified merit badge counselor. Secondly, a Blue Card needs to be signed by the Scout Master before work on the badge begins.
Sometimes finding a qualified merit badge counselor that is willing to work with the boys is biggest hurdle.
We try to get the parents involved to work with all the boys on merit badges for this reason.
In some cases, if we can’t find a counselor for a badge, I have to go through the process with the Twin Valley Council to, and add myself as the counselor if no one else is willing to help.
To become a merit badge counselor, the person must be approved by the Troop committee, complete the proper paperwork with Twin Valley Council, and have a background check done, including youth protection.
If the boys are working with merit badge counselor at some the clinics out of town, the boy will have to contact the counselor ahead of time for the prerequisites that need to be completed before going to the clinic.
The boys need to have a blue card to present to the counselor that is signed by the Scout Master before working on the badge. The counselor will sign off each requirement as they are completed. When the badge is completed, the counselor will sign and date that the badge has been earned, and then that card must be returned to the scout master with all the completed worksheets.
It is the boy scouts responsibility to approach the Scout Master, when he wants to work on a badge.
Thanks
Mike Madsen
Scout Master
a. Demonstrate the technique of stop, drop, roll, and cool. Explain how burn injuries can be prevented.
b. List the most frequent causes of burn injuries.
Explain the chemistry and physics of fire. Name the parts of the fire tetrahedron. Explain why vapors are important to the burning process. Name the products of combustion. Give an example of how fire grows and what happens.
Name the most frequent causes of fire in the home and give examples of ways they can be prevented. Include a discussion about fires caused by smoking in the home, cooking, candles, fireplaces, and electrical appliances.
Do the following:
a. Explain the role of human behavior in the arson problem in this country
b. List the actions that cause seasonal fires and explain how these fires can be prevented.
List common circumstances that cause holiday-related fires and explain how these fires can be prevented.
Conduct a home safety survey with the help of an adult. Then do the following:
a. Draw a home fire-escape plan, create a home fire-drill schedule, and conduct a home fire drill.
b. Test a smoke alarm and demonstrate regular maintenance of a smoke alarm.
c. Explain what to do when you smell gas and when you smell smoke.
d. Explain how you would report a fire alarm.
e. Explain what fire safety equipment can be found in public buildings.
f. Explain who should use fire extinguishers and when these devices can be used.
g. Explain how to extinguish a grease pan fire.
h. Explain what fire safety precautions you should take when you are in a public building.
Do the following:
a. Demonstrate lighting a match safely.
b. Demonstrate the safe way to start a charcoal fire.
c. Demonstrate the safe way to melt wax.
Explain the difference between combustible and noncombustible liquids and between combustible and noncombustible fabrics.
Do the following:
a. Demonstrate the safe way to fuel a lawnmower.
b. Demonstrate the safety factors, such as proper ventilation, for auxiliary heating devices and the proper way to fuel those devices.
Do the following:
a. Explain the cost of outdoor and wildland fires and how to prevent them.
b. Demonstrate setting up and putting out a cooking fire.
c. Demonstrate using a camp stove and lantern.
d. Explain how to set up a campsite safe from fire.
Visit a fire station. Identify the types of fire trucks. Find out about the fire prevention activities in your community.
Choose a fire safety-related career that interests you and describe the level of education required and responsibilities of a person in that position. Tell why this position interests you.
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We are planning a tour of the Fairmont Fire Station on the 16th of Jan.
Please do your homework before this date.
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.
