As you can see, I've made some changes to the website. I've spent a lot of time testing these changes, but there is always a chance I missed something. Please let let me know if you see anything that is not working right.

One of the changes you may notice at first, is the menu items across the top of the page have been moved to the left side with all the other links.

I'd also be interested in any comments or suggestions related to the website.

Thanks
Mike Moritz

It gives me great pleasure to announce that Tuesday night, March 2nd, 2010, the newest Eagle Scout in Troop 43 is James Gilkison. Brad Lange servied as an advocate of James as he went before the Illowa Council Eagle Board.

Speaking for all of the members of Troop 43, congratulations to Eagle Scout James Gilkison and his parents Gary and Judy Gilkison.

Payment for the 2010 Troop summer camp is due soon.

The early payment fee is $210.

A $75 deposit must be paid to the Troop no later than March 22 to secure this rate.
The deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred between scouts.
The remaining balance of $135 is due no later than April 26.

Deposits received after March 22 will pay the $230 camp rate.

Families with 2 or more scouts attending camp will receive a $10 discount for the additional scouts.

Camperships are available on a limited basis and may pay up to half of the camp fee. Forms will be available at Troop meetings and are also on-line at the Illowa web site. Please see Troop treasurers for additional information.

Annual health forms are required and these will also be available at Troop meetings or on the Illowa web site.

More info will be forthcoming.

Monday February 22, 2010
Adams School Cafeteria

Potluck Dinner – 6:30 PM
Program, Friends of Scouting presentation and awards to follow.

Each family is to bring a main dish to serve 12.

Scout families A – L are asked to bring side dishes
Scout families M – Z are asked to bring desserts

Please bring your own table service
along with serving utensils for your dishes.

Milk, juice and coffee will be provided.

Merit Badge University Saturday, March 6 in Iowa City.
Classes run from 8:30 - 3:30 PM.
Fee is $8 and due Feb. 8. Late registration fee is $15.
Scouts are to select their first 2 choices and need to list these on the sign-up sheet.

Art Aviation Chemistry Citizenship in the Nation Citizenship in the World
Computers Disability Awareness Emergency Preparedness* Energy Engineering Environmental Science First Aid Law Medicine
Public Health Public Speaking Salesmanship Space Exploration


We are required to have 2 adults with Youth Protection training accompany the scouts. We may also need additional drivers.

There is adult training also available at not cost. For a list of these classes, go to http://www.meritbadge.info/

Lunch is not provided. Scouts may bring a lunch or eat at nearby restaurants.