Troop News

Thanks to Mr. Branin, we have two new roof vents on the Troop bus... A long time over due to take care of those long summer runs, especially to Philmont.....they will assist in keeping the air conditioner from over-working..

Two things..

Thanks to Mr. Simon, as usual, we are updated in all our Troop paperwork requirements, in as much as the new BSA medical form required for everyone, including leaders, is now posted on our Troop Web site..please make a copy for the Scout and have it filled out for summer camp....unless you have a new one already filled out..the old ones will due until we get to summer camp. Note especially, that you must staple or tape the front and back copy of your/his insurance card on the form.

Thanks again to Mr. Simon, the BSA Consent form is on the Troop web site adjacent to the new Medical form. Please fill one of these out before he arrives for a trip to avoid the time and confusion of trying to find one at the Hut.

Also:
Last Monday was not only well attended, (seemed like a record number) but accomplished a great deal for the Scouts...Please encourage the same for the next two Mondays in preparation for the Camporee. The cost of the camporee registration fee for the weekend per camper is $17.00 (includes patch)....meals total is $12.00...and fuel and miscellaneous $5.00 for a total of $34.00. WEBELOS staying with the Troop may ride the Troop bus or come in cars..parents and leaders are welcome to visit any time or stay the entire weekend with us WEBELOS registration fee may differ also..please refer to guide in the Troop Web Site.

..Just think..February nearly always presents the opportunity there may be the possibity of the BSA polar bear patch (19 degrees or less) The Troop hasn't earned one since 1996. So don't miss out..encourage him to attend and have some fun yourself.

Finally: National Scout Sunday is this coming Sunday (Feb 8) at 8:30 AM in the Bluff Park United Methodist Church at 733 Valley Street 35226. Uniform is Class "A" Plus (sash and neckerchief). If he wears shorts, please don't let him wear jeans or long underwear under them for the service...he should be wearing the zip off shorts or just wear a long pair of Scout Pants or just Scout shorts. The service will last about an hour. Service will be in the main chapel, the floor above where we meet for our Courts of Honors.. Pack 321 and especially the WEBELOS are wecome to join the Troop for the hour.....We have been chartered by BPUMC for 63 years and this is an annual event for us..please encourage attendance......The entire family is welcome to join the Scouts.

Thanks for all your support...

YiS Dan S "Delivering the Promise"