**ANNOUNCEMENTS**

BAY-LAKES COUNCIL HOME PAGE:  https://baylakesbsa.org/

BAY-LAKES COUNCIL CALENDAR:  Calendar – Bay-Lakes Council (baylakesbsa.org) 

SCOUTBOOK:  https://scoutbook.scouting.org/

UPDATES:

•  January PLC Meeting Notes:  

  • https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dx_9KKw3Jsu8wVOVa7qkFbzwbPkosxf4Rysid90pUlo/edit?usp=sharing

• Upcoming Troop Meetings (6:30pm @ FELC, unless otherwise noted):

  • • Tuesday, January 27 - Winter Court of Honor

    • Monday, February 2 - Pack 3127 Crossover - 5:30pm Prince of Peace Church in Appleton (need 4 scout volunteers)

    • Tuesday, February 3 - Troop Meeting

    • Tuesday, February 10 - PLC

• Fundraising Updates:

  • You can use Scrip to fundraise year-round!  Email scrip@bsatroop12.org (Kyle Marks) with questions or to get signed up.

  • We are looking into a Seroogy's chocolate bar fundraiser option - stay tuned!

  • Flower sale coming up in the spring; brat fries later in spring!

• Calendar

  • Paste the following URL into your personal calendar program to sync with the troop calendar:

    • https://api.scouting.org/advancements/events/calendar/102893

  • Using Internet Advancement Calendar (IA) - Scoutbook Knowledge Base (scouting.org) 

• Class B shirts - If you are in need of any new Class B attire, please get in touch with Mrs. Suprise.

Upcoming Troop Outings and Events:

• January Winter Camp **THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER FORECAST**

• Klondike Derby (Rock Ledge Park in Seymour, 8am - 4pm):  1/31/26  (Cost is $15/person)

  • Signup sheet has been closed - if you are wanting to join the group, please talk with Mr. Poelzer

  • Leader Guide:  Klondike Derby Leader's Guide 

• Scout Sunday - February 8 - Pancake Breakfast at the North site - Assist with coffee hour at the Downtown site

  • Signup Link:  https://forms.gle/FUhGS5aPbt6SHfKh7

Upcoming District / Council Events:

• Merit Badge Workshop:  Personal Management - 2/7/26 - 9am to 2pm

  • Bay-Lakes Council - Personal Management Merit Badge Clinic 

• Arctic Adventure @ Gardner Dam Adventure Base - 2 weekend sessions (2/6/26 - 2/8/26 and 2/20/26 - 2/22/26)

  • This will be more of an individual signup - the troop likely won't be sending a full contingent due to other obligations for Troop members over both weekends.  Any scouts who wish to attend can sign up but should secure a registered adult to attend as well.

  • Bay-Lakes Council - Arctic Adventure 

• 2026 Maple Syrup Days @ Bear Paw (multiple dates)  

  • Bay-Lakes Council - 2026 Maple Syrup Days 

• Merit Badge Workshop:  Communication - 3/14/26 - 9am to 2pm

  • Bay-Lakes Council - Communication Merit Badge Clinic 

Eagle Scout Information and Forms:

• Eagle Scout Information – Bay-Lakes Council (baylakesbsa.org) 

• 2025 "Life to Eagle" Handout:  Life_to_Eagle_Handout_20250208_SA.pdf 

• 2026 "Life to Eagle" Seminar - 2/7/26 @ Fox Valley Tech - 9am to 11am:  Bay-Lakes Council - Gathering Waters Life to Eagle Seminar 

**Reminder** Order of the Arrow meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the month at FVTC - they coincide with the Gathering Waters District Roundtable meeting (start time is 6:45pm - Room C190A).  Enter through door #15 in the Nouth parking lot.