Up-Coming Activities

Friday, November 21 - Movie nite at Mr. Marsh's 7 - 10 pm.

Wednesday Dec 3 - Crew Meeting 6:30 (moved from Nov 26th due to Thanksgiving Holiday)

Saturday Dec 13 - Fundraiser - Gift Wrapping at Jay's Sporting Goods 9 am to 6 pm.
Sign up for your shift! Party afterwards! Details to come!

Wednesday Dec 17 - Crew Meeting 6:30

January - Sledding party? Bowling outing? Group study session for mid-term exams? What 'cha want to do?

March 14th SPORTSPLEX LOCK-IN

Another Eagle in our Flock!

Just in case you didn't know Crew 1's very own Christopher C. recently passed his board of review and has earned his Eagle Scout designation! Crew 1 salutes him for his hard work and dedication to the principles of Scouting!

Celtic Tribe Invades Hessel

Only 8 members of the Celtic Crew 1 survived the plague during the invasion of Hessel. The booty they returned with included a new bow saw and a bushel of corn looted from the Saxon horde (Troop 1).

Dunes Day

Come on, Kevin! Keep those crutches moving!

We're tired of looking at scenic views!!

Is someone hiding in the grass?

Grandpa Boomer & Grandma Ellen were wonderful hosts!

Jordan Valley Outing

We had bugs, a tornado watch, a crew box that weighed as much as a baby grand piano and an Advisor only a half mile short of full cardiac arrest - but Crew 1 met all challenges and had a great time on the Jordan Valley Pathway!

Copious amounts of insect repellant proved necessary!

ANOTHER EAGLE AMONG US!

Congratulations to Steven Oakley ! He just recently earned his Eagle Scout rank and Crew 1 salutes his accomplishment! Way to go, Stevie O !

A big "pat on the back" to Mr & Mrs Oakley, too. Mr. Oakley is the Eagle Advisor for Troop 1 and, we're sure, this Eagle candidate got plenty of valuable advice - and "motivation" too!

Meeting Update & Up-coming Events

Because of the small turnout at the last meeting (those Gaylord band members sure are in demand!) the next Crew meeting has been scheduled for next Wednesday, May 16 / 6:30 at the library.

Mark your calendars for these up-coming events:

Saturday, May 31 - Fundraiser Yard / Rummage Sale. Tentative location is corner of S. Otsego & Grandview ( in front of old Carter's Grocery). We are soliciting donations of marketable items from Crew families & friends. All proceeds will be shared among Crew member accounts. More details to follow - but start now on setting aside those items that you can part with and that will make for an attractive inventory!

Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8th - Jordan Valley Hike / Campout. Sign up with Nick C. !

Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26 - Sleeping Bear Dunes Outing. Tentative plans are for camping overnight in Dunes National Lakeshore & spending Saturday at the beach, climbing the dunes and / or just having a great time hangin' out. Crew members who are on Camp Staff at Camp Greilick will, hopefully, be able to join the rest of the Crew on Saturday for this outing.

August 19 - 21 - Backpacking trip in the Pictured Rocks National Lakshore back country. A true high adventure outing is being planned - hiking the back country & trail camping. This should be a great outdoor experience for everyone!

Calling all Crew Members! Christopher & the bluebirds need your help!

Christopher C. is completing his "Eagle" Project on Sunday, March 30th and is asking for help from the Crew. Planning & carrying out a community service project is a requirement for a Scout to earn his Eagle Scout Award. Christopher is doing a wildlife project putting up new blue bird nesting houses on the Audubon Society's bluebird habitat trail near Sparr. All volunteers should meet at the Sparr Mall at 1 pm on Sunday. Wear warm clothing & gloves. If any adult can provide a (charged up) cordless drill, that would be most helpful. Also, parents are needed to help transport the volunteers to the various locations along the 16 mile long trail. Refreshments will be on hand at the completion of the project. Please give Chris a call if you need directions or more information.

Come out & help with this worthwhile conservation project!

Rockin' at the Lock-in!

Crew 1 members had a great time at the Sportsplex Lock-in skating, swimming, bowling, playing Guitar Hero and just chillin' & meeting new friends. We had 64 players compete in our Guitar Hero Tournament from 17 different BSA units! Congratulations to the 2008 N. Michigan BSA Guitar Hero of Heroes, Bobby M. from Crew 1! We're not worthy! We're not worthy!

New Officers for 08/09

Congratulations to our newly elected officers for the 08/09 program year!
President - Rachel C.
VP-Admin - Kyle M.
VP-Program - Christopher C.
Secretary - Cassie B.
Treasurer - Bobby M.

Your President should be calling a new officers meeting soon.
Next Crew Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th at the library.

ALSO - WELCOME to Crew 1's newest members!
Tanner L. 16 year old Junior at Boyne Falls
Mariah R. 17 year old Junior at Gaylord High

Glad to have you join us, Tanner & Mariah!

Crew Officer Elections / Sportsplex Lock-In

The next Crew meeting will be Wednesday, February 27 at the Otsego County Library. We will be holding elections for Crew Officers for the 08/09 program year. This will be an important planning & organizing meeting for the Crew and we hope everyone can be there. The meeting room is open at 6 and the meeting will start at 6:30 or earlier, if everyone is there!


The Sportsplex Lock-In is fast approaching! We will be taking sign-ups at our Feb 27th meeting. Crew 1 will be hosting the Unofficial Northern Michigan BSA Guitar Hero Championships where the most magnificent, glorious, stupendous & incomparable Guitar Hero will be crowned. Rock on, bro, & spread the word!

The Crew meeting scheduled for Wed. the 30th (cancelled due to weather) has been re-scheduled for next Wed., Feb 6th - same time (6:30) same place (Library).

Jan. 30th Meeting Place

The next Crew meeting, on January 30th, will be held in the meeting room at the Otsego County Library. The room will be open at 6 pm and the business meeting will begin at 6:30.

Upcoming Crew Meetings & Events

Wed. Jan 16 - Crew Meeting
Wed. Jan 30 - Crew Meeting
Wed. Feb 13 - Crew Meeting

Sat. Feb 16 - Sledding Party 1-4 pm - Boyne City. Contact JB for details!
Sat. Feb 16 - Officer's Meeting - 5 PM @ Coale's
Sat. Feb 16 - Adult Committee Mtg. - 5 PM @ Coale's

Wed Feb 27 - Crew Meeting - OFFICER ELECTIONS
Sat. March 1 - Sportsplex Lock-In 9 PM

All dates, times & events are subject to change (as we all have learned) but let's hope not!