Christmas Party

The Battalion Christmas Party is this Friday Night, December 17-18 at the church.

We start at 6pm and go until 10am the next morning. The guys are expected to get some sleep, but activities will include dinner (bring $10 for pizza, chicken or chinese - your choice - AND a 2 litre beverage), Board Games (bring your favorites), $5 gift exchange (bring a $5 gift and swap it for another), 2 on 2 Ball Hockey, and good Action Movies.

-Captain

GREY CUP PARTY details!

The Battalion Grey Cup Party is taking place at "The Canoe Club" in Port Moody. It's part of Clarence C.'s Strata Complex, so it's basically across from his condo.

Here's what it looks like:

(The driving directions can be gotten from a Captain Howard or another leader.)

Details: We meet at the church (side parking lot), leaving from there at 2:15pm, or you can be dropped off at the Canoe Club at 2:30pm, or later. We expect the game to end around 6:30 to 7:00pm. Rides can be given or arranged as needed.

Each guy should bring a 2 liters beverage of their choosing, and a bag of whatever snack he wants to munch on. There will be big hotdogs there and some other good food.

Clarence suggests that we bring our ball hockey sticks and a ball or two and enjoy some half-time and post-game (perhaps) physical activity.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

Thanks, see you there.

Captain Howard Pike

More GREY CUP PARTY!

Hi Guys,

The Grey Cup Party will be happening at the complex where Captain Clarence lives. The arrival time is to be from 2:30 to 3:00pm. If you need a ride please let a leader know.

GREY CUP PARTY!

Just a reminder that details will be given out on Thursday November 25 about the Grey Cup party happening on Sunday November 28. We will be working out who is bringing what in terms of food and drink as well as the details of where we will be meeting and where it is happening.

Battalion 3273 is going CAMPING!

Here's the email that Captain Howard sent on October 19

Saturday, October 23th, to Sunday, October 24th, 2010.

We're going to the Squamish River Forestry Site ( 49°54'55.16"N 123°17'39.49"W), near the bridge.

Rodger and I checked it out Monday and it's better than ever - picnic tables, firepits, and two pit toilets; all quite new. Oh, and no fees.

We leave Saturday morning at 8am - arrive at the church by 7:45. Eat breakfast before you arrive.

We return to the church between 3 and 4pm Sunday afternoon, after buying lunch at the Squamish McDonald's.

Cost: $15 (includes gas) plus money for McDonald's on Saturday.

Bring the usual wet and cold camping gear - If you need the list please contact Captain Howard. Be prepared for rain and cold nights. We'll have tarps, tents and a big fire so we'll be quite comfortable.

And bring your fishing rod (and licence if you're over 15 years old).

We'll be fishing, building fires, eating, and having good fun.

If you haven't already filled out the Battalion Registration Form/Permission Form, you'll need to do this before you go.

Any questions please call Captain Howard

Canoe Trailer Rebuild

Hi Guys,

It has come to the time that we need to rebuild part of the canoe trailer if we want to keep having it. Starting this Thursday, July 22 the plan is to remove the canoes, and gear, remove the wheels and maybe get the mounting bolts, brackets, etc. We will then need to remove the old axle and splash guards. Mount the new axle and its wheels and rewire the lights. If we can't get it all done on the Thursday we'll work on it Friday evening and Saturday daytime. We'll have a more detailed idea on Thursday, July 22 after we've started.

This is going to be a fun time. We're basically going to be able take the trailer apart and rebuild it. This is our Battalion's trailer and we're going to be able to make it better.

Also there are some bikes that are being given to us that we can fix up and do stuff with. A thought is to give them to Chilliwack Lake Camp, whose facilities we get to use for Brigade Camp BC, for campers to use (including us when we go there).

Please note that if the weather isn't suitable for working outside we'll be playing games inside the church building.

See you Thursday.

Lt. Garth

Thursday, July 15

Hi Guys,

Just a note that we will be canoeing this Thursday. Please be at the church early so we can leave right on time. The plan is to go canoeing on Sasamat Lake accessed from White Pine Beach area.

Lt. Garth

Summer Time

Hi guys,

It's now summer and that means no lineups, no uniforms, no formal meetings. Instead we're meeting every Thursday as usual at the church and doing all kinds of fun stuff. We want to know what you would like to do. Let us as leaders know. We can't read your mind.

Lt. Garth

message from Captain Howard

Hello everyone - Battalion leaders, boys and families:

Yesterday was absolutely the worst day I've had since coming down with this silly heart condition. It was even worse than the day I went to the hospital (for a week's stay). There was stuff to be done for the "Building Men" men's conference, and I needed the Battalion's help to get it done. After stuffing 125 Info Bags for me in less than 10 minutes, the guys put me in a circle and prayed over me. As the prayers were ending, I felt a burden being lifted from me - I was feeling better. By the time I got home, it was much better, and I had my first great sleep in days - only six hours, but no discomfort. I feel great, and it's all because the Lord responded to the prayers of His People, young though they are. God wants our prayers, and He wants to respond to them, but for whatever reason, He wants us to do the praying. It was wonderful to see His response to yesterday's prayers, so immediate, so complete. Thank you all.

Now, about this men's conference... guys, dads, husbands, this is really something worth taking in, even if it's just for Friday night or Saturday morning. I've been closely involved with all of it -from conception to planning to putting it together - I know this is going to be different from any other men's conference that I've ever been to. If you know me, you know that I'm very much about us being "men of action". It's all very good to be good, godly men, but that is only what we should be like - we must desire and work towards a Christ-like character. But, it's a life-long process and some of us may never arrive, at least not in this life. God has a "calling" for every Christian; a job that is uniquely designed for each of us to perform for the sake of His Kingdom. He calls us to that work - to that action - as soon as we believe, and for some, if not all, long before we ever become Believers in Jesus Christ. His calling is always according to our abilities, but focused on our potential, thus forcing us to lean on Him. We become men, or women, of action while we are still working on improving our Christian character. In fact, it is often through our calling that we feel the desire to clean up our act. This men's conference is about seeking His Calling, and about cleaning up our acts.

It is a conference designed for men, and as far as we're concerned (and that includes Dr Chuck Stecker), manhood begins at 13 years old, so our Battalion boys are invited. This is going to be a challenging event. I'd like to see you - you men and teens - there.

God bless you as He has blessed me. Thank you for your prayers.

Bright and Keen for Christ, guys.

- Howard

Shape N Race Testing

Hi Guys,

Just a reminder to get your cars all finished up. The plan for Thursday is to get the axles and wheels on and do some testing on our track. Then on Saturday March 20 it is time to race everyone else in BC. Check out the CSB BC webpage for info on where and when.

It was great seeing Captain Howard at Battalion after he had been in the hospital for a week. Remember to keep him in your prayers.

Lt. Garth

Shape N Race is coming!!!

Hi Guys,

Just a reminder that Shape N Race is coming up on Saturday March 20. For more information check out CSB British Columbia's new website at www.csbbc.org. If you go to the events page you will see stuff about Shape N Race. Also tell your parent(s) about Chuck Stecker coming. Dads may have an interest in it.

This Thursday the plan is to finish your cars with the last bit of sanding and painting. Don't forget them at home.

Lt. Garth

Shape & Race

Hi Guys,

Just a note that Shape & Race is coming up on Saturday, March 20 at Langley Evangelical Free Church so we will be working on cars the next few weeks.

Thursday February 25 - Design cars

Thursday March 4 - Shape & sand cars

Thursday March 11 - Paint cars

Thursday March 18 - Test and tweak cars

Saturday March 20 - Race them at the BC 1000.

Come prepared with ideas.

Also check out the new website at www.csbbc.org

Gym Nights for February to April

Hi Guys,

Here's the Battalion Gym Night Schedule courtesy of Captain Howard.

Feb 19, 2010
Feb 26, 2010
Mar 5, 2010
Mar 12, 2010
Mar 19, 2010
Mar 26, 2010 - UNAVAILABLE - Spring Break
Apr 2, 2010 - UNAVAILABLE - Good Friday
Apr 9, 2010
Apr 16, 2010 - UNAVAILABLE - per the school
Apr 23, 2010
Apr 30, 2010

See you there.

Noncom Conference A Success!

Well guys, the 2010 Noncom Conference was a success. A total of 22 noncoms, nits and adult leaders were there. A lot was done and talked about. Lots of activity and lots of food.

To those of you boys who were there make sure you get the signatures needed to get yourself your full first star, not just the brevet version.

For those of you who weren't there, ask those who were what happened. This is something for you to work towards. First step is making sure you have done your Observer achievement.

Post your comments as to what you thought of the weekend.

Noncom Conference

Hi Guys,

Just a reminder about the Noncom Conference happening at the beginning of February. You don't want to miss this.
Lt. Garth

Happy New Year! and Missions Fest

Hi there,

A slightly late wishing of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. God's best to you in 2010.

This Thursday January 7 we will be having a special guest at Battalion. Be sure to make sure everyone in your squad is there. Our guest is Kevin W. Kevin is a civil engineer with a ministry called Engineering Ministries International. He has some amazing stories to tell from being all over the world helping design and build various projects for missions agencies and groups. He'll be showing pictures and sharing all kinds of things. Don't miss it.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday are when MissionsFest is happening. This is worth attending even just to come by the CSB booth and make sure that Captain Howard (who is also the regional rep) isn't lonely. There also may be jellybeans.

See you Thursday.

Lt. Garth