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Leader Passport

September 22 - 24, 2017

Thank you to:

http://www.campmackinaw.com/

Leader Passport

September 22 - 24, 2017

Welcome To Mackinac Rendezvous XVI!

Hello Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors!!

The President Ford Field Service Council is proud to provide this information packet about our grand Mackinac Rendezvous. Please be sure to carefully read and share this information with your families. And remember to invite your future Boy Scouts - - - current Webelos to join your Troop on this great adventure!!

The Mackinac region of Michigan is rich in American history! Our Rendezvous will have many new and exciting programs to take advantage of this history. We are excited to offer this premier Council event for your Scouts and leaders!

We hope that after you review (and share) this information, you will come prepared to make this a real highlight of your unit’s Scouting year!

This year’s Rendezvous is dedicated to the life and Scouting leadership and service of Jon Graska, Past Council President! Jon served as our 1999 Rendezvous Chair and as a Team Leader on nine other Rendezvous! Jon was an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awardee. A grand Hero of this grand event!!

See you at the Rendezvous!

Mike Sulgrove

MRXVI Chair

Personal Identification

Name ____________________________________

Address _________________________________

City ______________________ Zip___________

Telephone ________________________________

Unit # ___________ Color Group____________________

Remember you are a Scout Leader and are at all times representing the Boy Scouts of

America. Poor uniform, conduct or attitude is not acceptable---set an example that we can

all be proud of!

Welcome To Mackinac Rendezvous XVI!

Hello Scoutmasters and Crew Advisors!!

The President Ford Field Service Council is proud to provide this information packet about our grand Mackinac Rendezvous. Please be sure to carefully read and share this information with your families. And remember to invite your future Boy Scouts - - - current Webelos to join your Troop on this great adventure!!

The Mackinac region of Michigan is rich in American history! Our Rendezvous will have many new and exciting programs to take advantage of this history. We are excited to offer this premier Council event for your Scouts and leaders!

We hope that after you review (and share) this information, you will come prepared to make this a real highlight of your unit’s Scouting year!

This year’s Rendezvous is dedicated to the life and Scouting leadership and service of Jon Graska, Past Council President! Jon served as our 1999 Rendezvous Chair and as a Team Leader on nine other Rendezvous! Jon was an Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awardee. A grand Hero of this grand event!!

See you at the Rendezvous!

Mike Sulgrove

MRXVI Chair

Personal Identification

Name ____________________________________

Address _________________________________

City ______________________ Zip___________

Telephone ________________________________

Unit # ___________ Color Group____________________

Remember you are a Scout Leader and are at all times representing the Boy Scouts of

America. Poor uniform, conduct or attitude is not acceptable---set an example that we can

all be proud of!

Condensed Campground Rules

• It is expected that all Scouts and leaders will honor and live by the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code.

• Trees, shrubs and plants will not be destroyed, damaged or removed.

• Ropes will not be attached to trees or shrubs for any pur-pose.

• Clotheslines must be between tent poles or other non natural growth.

• Campfires are permitted, but only in provided fire pans.

• Trash must be placed in provided containers in closed plastic bags and left in designated locations.

• Alcohol, firearms, paint ball guns, air guns, bows and arrows, slingshots or fireworks are NOT allowed.

• All electronic devices must be inaudible to others and the camp must be quiet during designated sleep hours.

• All camp gear must be on your designated campsite only.

• No Smoking except in designated areas.

• Stay off the gravel hills.

• Be respectful of others. We are sharing the campground with other non-Scout campers who are not part of Mackinac Rendezvous.

SCOUTS ALWAYS LEAVE AN AREA BETTER THAN THEY FOUND IT.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

Friday, September 22

Noon Registration Opens Gate to Campsite Trading Posts Open Rally Building

2 PM Amazing Quest Challenge Program areas (See Map on Page XX) Fort Michilimackinac at Fort Historic Mill Creek at Mill Creek Park

4PM Inflatable’s Open Program areas

10 PM All Programs Close Leader’s Meeting Rally Building

Midnight Registration and Rally Building Trading Posts Close

Saturday, September 23

7 AM Breakfast Time! In Your Campsite Trading Posts Open Rally Building

8:30AM Gathering by Color Group Parade Ground Please Bring Troop/Crew Flag

9 AM Opening Ceremony Parade Ground

9:30AM Lumberjack Show Parade Ground

10 AM Begin Bus Transportation to Star Lines Loading by Color Groups [Follow Security instructions. Buses load every fifteen minutes]

11 AM Unit Spirit Challenge Mackinac Island Program Begins. Includes: Fort Tours, Historic Sites, Unit Luncheon, Downtown Shopping

Condensed Campground Rules

• It is expected that all Scouts and leaders will honor and live by the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code.

• Trees, shrubs and plants will not be destroyed, damaged or removed.

• Ropes will not be attached to trees or shrubs for any pur-pose.

• Clotheslines must be between tent poles or other non natural growth.

• Campfires are permitted, but only in provided fire pans.

• Trash must be placed in provided containers in closed plastic bags and left in designated locations.

• Alcohol, firearms, paint ball guns, air guns, bows and arrows, slingshots or fireworks are NOT allowed.

• All electronic devices must be inaudible to others and the camp must be quiet during designated sleep hours.

• All camp gear must be on your designated campsite only.

• No Smoking except in designated areas.

• Stay off the gravel hills.

• Be respectful of others. We are sharing the campground with other non-Scout campers who are not part of Mackinac Rendezvous.

SCOUTS ALWAYS LEAVE AN AREA BETTER THAN THEY FOUND IT.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

Friday, September 22

Noon Registration Opens Gate to Campsite Trading Posts Open Rally Building

2 PM Amazing Quest Challenge Program areas (See Map on Page XX) Fort Michilimackinac at Fort Historic Mill Creek at Mill Creek Park

4PM Inflatable’s Open Program areas

10 PM All Programs Close Leader’s Meeting Rally Building

Midnight Registration and Rally Building Trading Posts Close

Saturday, September 23

7 AM Breakfast Time! In Your Campsite Trading Posts Open Rally Building

8:30AM Gathering by Color Group Parade Ground Please Bring Troop/Crew Flag

9 AM Opening Ceremony Parade Ground

9:30AM Lumberjack Show Parade Ground

10 AM Begin Bus Transportation to Star Lines Loading by Color Groups [Follow Security instructions. Buses load every fifteen minutes]

11 AM Unit Spirit Challenge Mackinac Island Program Begins. Includes: Fort Tours, Historic Sites, Unit Luncheon, Downtown Shopping

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

Saturday, September 23 5 PM Island Program Ends Windermere Park Depart from Star Line Dock [Follow Security instructions. Color Groups will depart in same order as arrived so that each Color Group will have around six hours of time on the Island]

6 PM Grand Rendezvous Feast Rally Building

[Color Groups will go directly to the feast when they return.]

7 PM Trading Posts Open Rally Building

8 PM Leader’s Meeting Rally Building

9 PM Honored Eagle Scout Start at Rally Building Award Ceremony

[This special Eagle Scout Ceremony is open to youth Life Scouts and to all Eagle Scouts]

11 PM Trading Posts Close

Sunday, September 24

7 AM Trading Posts Open Rally Building

9 AM A Scout is Reverent Service Parade Ground

9:30AM Closing Awards Ceremony Parade Ground

10 AM Campsite Inspection/ Unit Check Out Your campsite [unit campsite must be inspected by a staff member. Unit depar-ture packets will be presented after staff approved inspection]

THANKS FOR BEING APART OF OUR GRAND MRXVI SCOUTING WEEKEND!! HAVE A SAFE TRIP

HOME!

Program Schedule

Bus Loading/Island Departure (We do our best to leave on 15 minute intervals)

Everyone will gather at Windermere Park according to the

departure time for your color group.

All Units must depart for the mainland as a Troop or Crew. Leaders must sign off that all Scouts and Leaders are

present before boarding boats.

Color Group Blue Yellow Red Green

Bus to Island

Ferry 10:00AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM

Meet at

Windermere

Park for Ferry 4:30PM 4:45PM 5:00PM 5:15PM

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION

Saturday, September 23 5 PM Island Program Ends Windermere Park Depart from Star Line Dock [Follow Security instructions. Color Groups will depart in same order as arrived so that each Color Group will have around six hours of time on the Island]

6 PM Grand Rendezvous Feast Rally Building

[Color Groups will go directly to the feast when they return.]

7 PM Trading Posts Open Rally Building

8 PM Leader’s Meeting Rally Building

9 PM Honored Eagle Scout Start at Rally Building Award Ceremony

[This special Eagle Scout Ceremony is open to youth Life Scouts and to all Eagle Scouts]

11 PM Trading Posts Close

Sunday, September 24

7 AM Trading Posts Open Rally Building

9 AM A Scout is Reverent Service Parade Ground

9:30AM Closing Awards Ceremony Parade Ground

10 AM Campsite Inspection/ Unit Check Out Your campsite [unit campsite must be inspected by a staff member. Unit depar-ture packets will be presented after staff approved inspection]

THANKS FOR BEING APART OF OUR GRAND MRXVI SCOUTING WEEKEND!! HAVE A SAFE TRIP

HOME!

Program Schedule

Bus Loading/Island Departure (We do our best to leave on 15 minute intervals)

Everyone will gather at Windermere Park according to the

departure time for your color group.

All Units must depart for the mainland as a Troop or Crew. Leaders must sign off that all Scouts and Leaders are

present before boarding boats.

Color Group Blue Yellow Red Green

Bus to Island

Ferry 10:00AM 10:15AM 10:30AM 10:45AM

Meet at

Windermere

Park for Ferry 4:30PM 4:45PM 5:00PM 5:15PM

Island Program Reminders

Wrist Band: Make sure your color Wrist Band is visible and on your person at all times. Your color Wrist Band identifies you as an official participant of this Mackinac Rendezvous. It also serves as your admission to the ferry, Fort Mackinac, Fort Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek, and is your Saturday night meal ticket.

Do not lose your Wrist Band! It is color-coded to divide the entire Rendezvous into smaller program groups.

Color Groups: The four-color groups are: Blue, Yellow, Red and Green. Departure and arrivals is by color group. Stay with your color group and unit at all times.

Unit Control: Each unit is a team and is to stay together during the transportation to and from the island, during the Island visit, and the Saturday night meal. Your unit leadership is responsible for the safety and conduct of it’s Scouts and Leaders.

Emergencies:

For a medical emergency report to the Mackinac Island Medical Center at 7474 Market Street, or call 911. Please advise any mem-ber of the Security Staff “wearing Yellow hats” that an injury or medical emergency has taken place.

In addition immediately contact Head of Security, Ken Chudy, at (231) 206-5270.

BE SAFE

Saturday Island Program Overview

Lunch – You will provide your own lunch and will eat at your leisure while on the Island.

Downtown Program - Mackinac Island has been a focal point of history, great shops and tourist adventures for over two hundred years. Become a “tourist” and visit the great downtown shops and get some of the world’s best fudge!

Fort Programs - Please enter only at the South Sally Port for an exciting tour of Fort Mackinac. Enjoy the sights and sounds of old Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes.

Island Visit - Mackinac Island has many historical and natural sites that are open for you to explore. Take a walk back in time and explore the island.

Be sure to arrive at Windermere Park at your color groups scheduled departure time!

See next page for Map of Mackinac Island

Island Program Reminders

Wrist Band: Make sure your color Wrist Band is visible and on your person at all times. Your color Wrist Band identifies you as an official participant of this Mackinac Rendezvous. It also serves as your admission to the ferry, Fort Mackinac, Fort Michilimackinac, Historic Mill Creek, and is your Saturday night meal ticket.

Do not lose your Wrist Band! It is color-coded to divide the entire Rendezvous into smaller program groups.

Color Groups: The four-color groups are: Blue, Yellow, Red and Green. Departure and arrivals is by color group. Stay with your color group and unit at all times.

Unit Control: Each unit is a team and is to stay together during the transportation to and from the island, during the Island visit, and the Saturday night meal. Your unit leadership is responsible for the safety and conduct of it’s Scouts and Leaders.

Emergencies:

For a medical emergency report to the Mackinac Island Medical Center at 7474 Market Street, or call 911. Please advise any mem-ber of the Security Staff “wearing Yellow hats” that an injury or medical emergency has taken place.

In addition immediately contact Head of Security, Ken Chudy, at (231) 206-5270.

BE SAFE

Saturday Island Program Overview

Lunch – You will provide your own lunch and will eat at your leisure while on the Island.

Downtown Program - Mackinac Island has been a focal point of history, great shops and tourist adventures for over two hundred years. Become a “tourist” and visit the great downtown shops and get some of the world’s best fudge!

Fort Programs - Please enter only at the South Sally Port for an exciting tour of Fort Mackinac. Enjoy the sights and sounds of old Fort Mackinac and Fort Holmes.

Island Visit - Mackinac Island has many historical and natural sites that are open for you to explore. Take a walk back in time and explore the island.

Be sure to arrive at Windermere Park at your color groups scheduled departure time!

See next page for Map of Mackinac Island