Brigade Leader | Michael Fitzgerald | Activity https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/members/mfitzgerald/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Fitzgerald. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:07:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 b151eb8916775bb6e2863b5bcf41b6d1 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Last fall, I shared about the service project our unit […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16585/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:59:48 -0400 Last fall, I shared about the service project our unit took on-repairing and refurbishing a garden well for a woman whose lkate husband first got this 20 or more years ago.

We started with a rebuild using treated lumber, but it needed a few months to dry before we could finish, so we started back up in April and delivered the final product…

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]]> 0 a327aff3e4db77078d2a22e5d1b37fb4 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16577/#acomment-16580 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:38:53 -0400 Welcome to Brigade Leader, Steven!

In reply to - Steven Thompson became a registered member ]]> a46a25451718df44c4d3c0bb65ccd97e Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16527/#acomment-16568 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:09:06 -0400 Hi Michael.

there are also two other Battalion missions in particular which focus on evangelism, the Global Outreach mission which includes some role-playing activities for the young men to practice witnessing, and the Orienteering mission, especially week 3, where the guys learn the Roman road and are challenged to examine their faith and have…

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Are there any teaching articles on apologetic for battalion guys?

]]> 878692cb9b74c4661eb01e64a35ac838 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16562/#acomment-16567 Tue, 26 May 2026 11:45:37 -0400 Welcome to Brigade Leader!

In reply to - smith Guillaume Lamothe became a registered member ]]> cb353301e8627a5371ced87296fb38f7 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: We said farewell to two graduating seniors tonight, […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16503/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:47:34 -0400 We said farewell to two graduating seniors tonight, Noah Molitor and Aaron Berlie. Both are registered in the Alumni Association. Both received Alumni hats and challenge coins. They were great examples for the younger guys and we pray for God’s continued grace and strength for them.

]]> 3 ce3ee08e12f4315ef0cc02797cb04995 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16485/#acomment-16492 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:08:11 -0400 Welcome to Brigade Leader, Robert!

In reply to - Robert Farnham became a registered member ]]> ed6dad709e11e58b65b89fb779da8fce Michael Fitzgerald started the discussion Battalion 8047 helped serve a fish fry at another local church in the forum Service https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/battalion-8047-helped-serve-a-fish-fry-at-another-local-church/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:33:48 -0500 Battalion 8047 helped serve a fish fry at another local church

We were small in number this week but big in heart! We have served at these bi-weekly dinners several times in the past and it is always a good time. Tonight, there were about 630 dinners served!

]]> df54eced2f30e735bbd5e107ecc8dc92 Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion Home-Made or Store Bought in the forum Rocketry https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/home-made-or-store-bought/#post-143124 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:46:03 -0500 Reply to Home-Made or Store Bought

Building from scratch can actually be quite economical, but it is more labor intensive and works best if the guys are present every week. Rockets can be made from file folders and paper towel tubes, and the streamers can be cut from disposable plastic grocery bags. The new Rocketry mission has a downloadable PDF with directions and a…

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]]> 81db781f8acf647bd9b1713e620f8411 Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion Home-Made or Store Bought in the forum Rocketry https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/home-made-or-store-bought/#post-143123 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:40:28 -0500 Reply to Home-Made or Store Bought

The new Rocketry mission has a downloadable pdf with all materials listed and step-by-step directions to cover four weeks.

]]> 34012e3e5b53ef4a26c4b6955e410bd5 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16118/#acomment-16127 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:44:22 -0500 Wow!

In reply to - Dave Cameron posted an update ]]> a932f19f29ec0d4c87fab282012972bd Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16102/#acomment-16117 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:43:50 -0500 Looks like a fun night!

In reply to - Rory Eckmann posted an update Boys Brigade Post #1887 GameTime playing “Mega-Dodgeball”! ]]> 1d08ce5dbbf1b986a8e2b12661c8f803 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16070/#acomment-16072 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:36:09 -0500 Welcome to Brigade Leader, Chris!

In reply to - Chris Dow became a registered member ]]> 63e8e0d270eaf34f3b13323b6e12c341 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/16024/#acomment-16036 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:10:04 -0500 Hi Terry! Great to see you on here! Thanks for all you do!

In reply to - Terry Van Someren became a registered member ]]> c55e95714addfbc8d72a0ca2a0607907 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 began a service project to […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15780/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:47:46 -0500 Battalion 8047 began a service project to refurbish/restore a decorative well today. Phase two will need to wait a few months for the new treated lumber to dry and for the temperature to support painting, but we hope to get it looking like new—stay tuned!

]]> 0 6421aa7dabf6b98cbd4049de0838a0e9 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 on Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is in […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15773/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:49:33 -0500 Battalion 8047 on Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is in the photography mission. We learned about framing and leading lines.

we have also incorporated “mentor time” into our meetings, so the young men and dads/mentors can work on achievements.

]]> 2 038c1aac14f68b1590691638dbfca55a Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 helped with yard cleanup for Pastor […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15736/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:34:24 -0400 Battalion 8047 helped with yard cleanup for Pastor Brian Quade from Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church in Eau Claire, WI, as part of Pastor Appreciation Month. We took out an old fence and collected and dumped a massive trailer load of brush.

]]> 1 3f15ffcc5ef677f0c7db53c6f9715c8a Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 is finishing up with Marksmanship II and […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/15644/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:28:54 -0400 Battalion 8047 is finishing up with Marksmanship II and some of the guys were able to take advantage of a youth muzzleloader shoot event held at a local Rod and Gun Club. They all had a “blast”!

]]> 2 3ca34b9abcf2372f4759332666679feb Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion Registration in the forum Open Discussion https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/registration/#post-28822 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:41:16 -0500 Reply to Registration

Hi Art!

I’m based in Wisconsin and I love Camp Nathanael. We have been going there since we started our CSB programs in 2013.

I am just beginning my new role with CSB as the Field Rep for the North Central/Midwest region. If you are interested, we have an Alumni Council Ring tonight, which can be joined by Zoom.

my email is…

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]]> 67a9e327e687c8031c6b1de4f53e997e Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/13466/#acomment-13470 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:12:33 -0400 @Coit.Morrison thanks!

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Battalion 8047 turned out for a service project today, helping another local ministry. We were doing some outdoor cleanup at a couple of transition houses for Choose […]

]]> 207c971d1d3caafea40b8c6a9080b3b8 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/13466/#acomment-13468 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:16:51 -0400 @Coit.Morrison we are in Eau Claire, WI.

In reply to - Michael Fitzgerald posted an update

Battalion 8047 turned out for a service project today, helping another local ministry. We were doing some outdoor cleanup at a couple of transition houses for Choose […]

]]> 1bd2d8dfe24e257dc57ed1e40c9f73a5 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 turned out for a service project […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/13466/ Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:48:05 -0400 Battalion 8047 turned out for a service project today, helping another local ministry. We were doing some outdoor cleanup at a couple of transition houses for Choose Aftercare, a ministry which provides temporary housing for men coming out of jail. #serviceisourmiddlename

]]> 4 082e0541410d36f38c59d5391bb5eca1 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12519/#acomment-12525 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:22:06 -0400 Thank you!

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Can anyone direct me to the resource for becoming a certified leader? What is the process? I see there is a patch for it but I am not seeing any instruction. Thanks!

]]> 85d4d9d3ab98e9cbbd3a4c75ae216f98 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12519/#acomment-12523 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:06:33 -0400 Thanks Coit! I appreciate your help.

I have gone through Building Men but didn’t realize there was a patch for that. I did the online training through this site too. I just couldn’t find what was “required” to be certified.

I am actually going to start as our RD this fall, so I will keep researching as well.

In reply to - Michael Fitzgerald posted an update

Can anyone direct me to the resource for becoming a certified leader? What is the process? I see there is a patch for it but I am not seeing any instruction. Thanks!

]]> 64ceee2099b0fc0c3e4d5621c2839397 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Can anyone direct me to the resource for becoming […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12519/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:51:41 -0400 Can anyone direct me to the resource for becoming a certified leader? What is the process? I see there is a patch for it but I am not seeing any instruction. Thanks!

]]> 4 b5d08c31c6d1e4a8d04feb43c52ceddc Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 in Eau Claire, WI, has been busy […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/12085/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:24:54 -0500 Battalion 8047 in Eau Claire, WI, has been busy making planter boxes for our woodworking mission. We have used our woodworking projects over the years to raise funds for our unit, often eliminating any additional annual fees for the families involved.

]]> 1 57e0d86c726ac3bb8fc3b99202147ff0 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/11205/#acomment-11224 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:27:16 -0400 Thanks Christian!

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Battalion 8047 is making cutting/bread boards in our woodworking mission this year. They are looking great!

]]> e53b0af4f21f8e44fb7c44dc553b5f65 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/11205/#acomment-11218 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:16:35 -0400 Thanks John!

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Battalion 8047 is making cutting/bread boards in our woodworking mission this year. They are looking great!

]]> 7f3879c7e29e2e7d61c6d4f5de70f5cd Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 is making cutting/bread boards in […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/11205/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:45:49 -0400 Battalion 8047 is making cutting/bread boards in our woodworking mission this year. They are looking great!

]]> 4 3072aaa597b5a44f6538b24a619e71b7 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/10882/#acomment-10894 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:13:41 -0500 It was a great night! The semis are crazy rumbling down the track!

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We had our Stockar Derby last night. Great evening! This year, the dads and leaders did semi trucks.

]]> 86dd4cc7b392a11bf871962e9208ec14 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: We had our Stockar Derby last night. Great evening! […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/10882/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:30:32 -0500 We had our Stockar Derby last night. Great evening! This year, the dads and leaders did semi trucks.

]]> 2 8aa3118f4d98fb9f6d7c89286d264be4 Michael Fitzgerald posted an update: Battalion 8047 and Stockade 8014 from Eau Claire, […] https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/10742/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:24:51 -0500 Battalion 8047 and Stockade 8014 from Eau Claire, Wisconsin had the privilege of serving Thanksgiving lunch to some of our nation’s finest at a local homeless shelter for veterans. We had 25-30 veterans join us. Bill Mellien, who many may recognize as our former regional CSB rep, helped to clean up the desserrt area!

Happy Thanksgiving all!

]]> 0 7682a401d8af564d3eb6e7d4f701220c Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion Registration in the forum Open Discussion https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/registration/#post-22562 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:55:57 -0400 Reply to Registration

Thanks everyone for your help!

I did not have notifications enabled so I missed this discussion. I have re-sent the registration invitations to my guys.

Have a great rest of the week!

]]> 9ef0f0e5f89d4575e24beb364e3a59cf Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion First Aid Mission - I need a Patch in the forum Battalion https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/first-aid-patch/#post-19745 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 02:33:07 -0500 Reply to First Aid Mission - I need a Patch

I have 17.

]]> 8f423610016308aeccf04157d824f5a1 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9858/#acomment-9876 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:49:53 -0500 Typo—Battalion started 2015.

In reply to - Michael Fitzgerald became a registered member ]]> e07dd8183f908b10792d935a1e6242a4 Michael Fitzgerald replied to the discussion First Aid Mission - I need a Patch in the forum Battalion https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/forums/topic/first-aid-patch/#post-19717 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:37:36 -0500 Reply to First Aid Mission - I need a Patch

Dave

I sent you a message about the patches. Please let me know if I can help.

]]> 55e768d25aaa91ed6e764ee040b297f7 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9858/#acomment-9869 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:35:03 -0500 Indeed, Bill and I began this journey together. He has been the most instrumental person in getting brigade here.

In reply to - Michael Fitzgerald became a registered member ]]> 2e752b125a9ebd13109bd6d5dfb10d59 Michael Fitzgerald posted a new activity comment https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9858/#acomment-9864 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:51:19 -0500 Thanks Arden!
I am the captain of Battalion unit 8047 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Our Brigade ministry started here in 2013 with Stockade, and as the boys aged we started a Battalion in 2013. Currently we have 16 boys in middle and high school, representing 7 or 8 churches. We meet primarily at my church, Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church,… Read more

In reply to - Michael Fitzgerald became a registered member ]]> 3f6eac9911082e0787998e272f3243c9 Michael Fitzgerald became a registered member https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9858/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 05:10:19 -0500 6 fbf54e9c61dc5bad8c26508749099d3e Michael Fitzgerald joined the group Leader Discussion Group https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9857/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:05:30 -0500 0 6317600af12b62c0801ac549f809d8ef Michael Fitzgerald changed their profile photo https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9856/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:01:55 -0500 0 3d0b1adb870be94782c6560f10fd9f67 Michael Fitzgerald updated their profile https://brigadeleader.csbministries.org/activity/p/9855/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:47:50 -0500 0