Crew 1 Hailed at Hessel !

Crew 1's Roaring 20's Speak Easy won 1st place in the campsite competition at the 2010 International Scout Rally in Hessel MI. The rally theme this year was "Through the Decades" and our 1920's speak easy (hidden in the old Hessel Spat Company building) was complete with jazz music, flappers, gangsters and bootleg cider. Patrons also enjoyed a few round of old fashioned marbles in the "game area". Congratulations to all Crew members & adult volunteers that made it all work. Remember - It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!

Our awesome prizes!

Snowshoeing Outing!

Here's some pictures from the outing on Feb. 21st when the Crew enjoyed a hearty breakfast at the Sportsmans Club and then completed a treacherous cross country trek through the frozen Northwoods!

Rachel & Christopher Receive Honors

Crew 1 was well represented at the Scenic Trails Council Annual Awards luncheon on October 18th as Crew President Rachel Cromell and past President Christopher Coale received awards.



Rachel was recognized with the 2009 Venturing Leadership Award for her efforts & success as a leader for Crew 1 over the past 3 years. Christopher received the BSA "Young American" award for his outstanding contributions to Scouting and to his community.


Crew 1 is proud of them & we are humbled to have such greatness among us!

Rachel Cromell Selected for Venturing Leadership Award

The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by BSA Councils to Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code and Oath. The Scenic Trails Council is presenting this award for the first time in 2009 and our Crew President, Rachel Cromell has been selected to receive it! It will be presented at the Council's Annual Recognition Ceremony on October 18 in Traverse City.

Rachel's dedication of time & effort to Crew 1 and her leadership and service to the Crew over the past 3 years has been instrumental in the growth & success of our Venture Crew. We are all very proud of her and very pleased she is receiving this recognition!

The Venturing Code

As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and wil maintain a personal sense of honor in my life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

Beach Party & Mud Run

Here's some pic's from our outing with Crew 11. Unfortunately, there are no pictures of Mr. Marsh dealing destruction on the volleyball court.

A Scout is "clean" !

Adventure on the Upper Manistee

Some pictures from our canoeing outing last week!

Mmmm... Strawberry marshmallows! ........ Are your clothes dry yet, Mr Marsh?

Venturing is such hard work! ..................... Rollin' on a river...............

Spring Cleaning on the Bike Path!

Venture Crew 1 scoured the the North Central (Gaylord to Mackinaw) Bike Trail between Gaylord & Vanderbilt on May 17th and hauled out wagon loads of litter. This was a great community service project and the trail looks terrific! You all should be proud of your efforts!

Participants included Christopher, Rianne, Caila, Devin, Rachel, Nick & Bobby. And a big thanks to the adults who pitched in - Mr & Mrs Coale, Mr. Cromell and Nick & Rachel's grandparents. Mr. Marsh also attended and wishes his great personal sacrifice (missing the Red Wings playoff game on TV) to be acknowledged.

The Crew enjoyed pizza & hot wings afterwards and went "on-line" to design our new Class B shirts (see picture!) Kudos to the Crew for coming up with this outstanding community service project. Let's make it an annual one!

Awesome New Class B Shirt Design! Shirts should be in around June 5th!

VLSC

Crew 1 members had a great time at the Venture Leaderships Skills Course in Charlevoix last weekend! The skills worked on will really help our crew go & grow! Crew 11 was a great host and their leaders put on a terrific program with lots of fun thrown in. We are planning a joint outing / get-together with Crew 11 sometime soon so we can have another opportunity to party with those friendly folks.

PS - Here's a tip from Rianne - always bring an extra pair of pants!

New Officers for 2009 / 2010

Congratulations to the newly elected officers for Venture Crew 1!

President - Rachel C.
VP Admin - Caila C.
VP Program - Rianne C.
Secretary - Sam N.
Treasurer - Nick C.
(sure are a lot of C's!)

This is a great team and Crew 1 will shine in '09!

Rockin' at the Lock-In '09 !

Crew 1 set the standard for all night fun at this year's Lock- In. A great job as "Host Unit" and the Guitar Hero Tournament was a big hit again! Congratulations to the 2 time champion, Bobby Marsh!

Up-Coming Events

Saturday Feb 28th - Bowling Party at Gaylord Bowling Center. 7 pm! Bring a friend! Crew 1 will be providing snacks & drinks but you'll need $ for shoe rental & bowling ( $6 - $10). Contact Rachel or Mr. Marsh for more details! Mr. Marsh might offer his "One on One Death Match" challenge to any brave Crew Members!

Wednesday March 4th - Crew Meeting 6:30 pm

Thursday March 5th - President's report to Kiwanis. Good luck Rachel!

Wednesday March 11th - Special Crew Meeting for final Lock-in planning.

Saturday March 14th - ROCKIN' at the LOCK-IN !!

Wednesday March 18th - Crew Meeting - Officer Elections for 09/10 program year.

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!