Important information for
Troop 55

future Next Troop meeting:

Meetings restart this fall
Have a GREAT summer!!!

fire Next Camp Out: August 1-4 Flambeau 50 mile Canoe trip
Don't forget bug spray, sunscreen, rain gear.

Leave time to be determined from Cedar Heights School.

future Troop Committee Positions and Responsibilities

I have moved the Troop Committee Positions and Responsibilities to the main portion of the web site. It has come to my attention that some did not know it existed. It can be accessed here or through the main menu under Adults or Information.
future New BSA Uniform
New BSA Uniform Boy Scout uniforms are getting a facelift in 2008 for the BSA Centennial. They should be available in mid-August, the new uniform boasts high-performance, multifunctional new shirts and pants that will look great at everything from ceremonies to getting out--hiking, camping, and community service.

If you are wearing out or growing out of your current uniform and looking for replacements, purchasing the new uniform after it's August 2008 release is fine but you DO NOT have to buy a new uniform just because they become available this year. The intent is to make the new uniforms available in plenty of time for the 2010 National Jamboree. Troop 7 will phase them in over time and during the transition will have scouts and adults wearing both old and new style uniforms.

Want a sneak peek? Click here for a link to the new uniform.
fire Congratulations to all of the Eagle Scout Projects
4 Eagle Projects started and COMPLETED on May 17th
Nick C. landscaping Peet Jr. High
Cory E. landscaping Blessed Sacrament
Ben O. painting park shelters
Jordan T. landscaping church park Greenhill and HWY 58

May 10th Josh completed chair racks


Dana C. concrete steps at Orchard Hill Church


Merit Badge Opportunities:


future Camping

Andy will help those who have not finished. Get your camping nights in this summer.
future Personal Management

Contact Greg to finish up anything besides number 2. We will review number 2 this fall and finish.
collection Merit Badge Workbooks:
UPDATED
Merit Badge Workbooks for most merit badges are now available on our website! These are in PDF format, the program for PDF files is available if you don't have it.

The link for these workbooks is on the forms page, parents page or for now . . .
okpik SeaBase 2008 We're back!!
What an awesome trip! Check out the photos here
future Sudoku

Sudoku is now on Troop 55! Go to the links button or click here
fire What's New?
Seabase Photos are up.
Photos from recent campouts.
Photos from Neals' Eagle Court of Honor. Click here
Photos of Dans' Eagle Project. Click here
New additions to the Humor page. Some old, some new . . .
The 2007 Troop 55 Year in Review Video
future Qgoo is here! Morph the scoutmaster!

Click here to try your hand at morphing the Scoutmaster.
future By popular demand - here it is:
The Beaver Song
click here to view

For those who don't understand, ask Roger or Al . . .
film 2007 Year in Review Video
Eagle Claw 2007
The latest Year in Review is done! Click here to view
Video of pictures Dan H. took while at Eagle Claw Click here to view
chicken What could be more fun than the Chicken Dance?
We have a whole book of games for our meetings! Click here to look at some of the games.
chicken
Looking for words of wisdom?
Click here
eagle Eagle Scouts
The listing of the Eagle Scouts of Troop 55 is current. to see the page.

eagle Eagle Planning Information
If you are a Life scout or close to Life rank, this information may be helpful. This is a Eagle Resources that contains many helpful links for information about an Eagle Project, the paperwork, and other links.
dutch oven Dutch Oven cooking
Check out this new page with information on using and cooking with dutch ovens.

There is even a temperature chart.
email Advancement
The rank advancement procedure has been updated. to view.
safety Internet Safety
While the internet is fun, educational, loaded with information, (did I mention FUN?), there are dangers also (pornography, pediphiles, I.D. theft, etc). This article from the L.A. Times does a good job explaining how to minimize the risks and still maximize the fun.
Thank you

to all of the Merit Badge Counselors who have helped the scouts this year. We have had a busy year. By my count this year, we have taught:

Swimming
Camping
First Aid
Communications
Scholarship
Cinematography
Photography
Fishing
Personal Fitness
Family Life
Reading
Emergency Preparedness
Personal Management
Reptile and Amphibian Study
Insect Studies
Motorboating
Salesmanship
Pets
Waterskiing
Fingerprinting
That's quite a list.

preserverSafety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense are now available online!
Begin training
pl Be a better Patrol Leader
Here are some good hints from the Scouting Magazine on how to be a better and more effective Patrol Leader. clickhere