Ordeal, COH, Wall of Jericho

The Patrol leaders Conference (PLC) was well attended Monday night, 4/27, with following plans for May as approved by the Troop Committee at 8:00 PM.

May 1-3 Order of the Arrow Ordeal at Camp Sequoyah.

May 5 Court of Honor at the Bluff Park United Methodist Church Reid Crotty Fellowship Hall starting at 6:30 PM. Pot Luck dinners, uniform, and other details as described in a March Troop Blog are still in effect for each patrol. The Fox patrol (Host Patrol) will come in at 6:00 PM for the initial set up. Remember.... this is an Tuesday night instead of the regular Monday night..uniform for the Scouts is the Khaki shirt, Scout shorts or trousers, scout socks, scout belt, merit badge sash, and Troop neckerchief or a BSA bolo.

May 11 Meeting night will review backpacking prep and requirements by B Garrett and A Bansal with Mr. Branin. Though the Sharks will not need a back pack for this trip to the Walls of Jericho, they should attend to to prepare for their back packing trip in the Fall. Mr. Lepianka will give the Scoutmaster's minute. This is a relatively easy trip and all Scouts, except the Sharks (and all other first year Scouts), are encouraged to attend for the rank and merit badge requirements of back packing. The cost is $ 20.00 per person for fuel and other minor requirements. He is encouraged to attend the meeting so we can assure a final head count for the trip.
May 14..Thursday...all going on the trip are required to attend at 6:30 PM with their packed back pack in order to add troop camping items and meal requirements. The Sharks should attend to experience what they will have to pack in the Fall.

May 15-17 Back Packing trip to Walls of Jericho....bring a bagged dinner, uniform on the bus is troop red "t" shirt, scout trousers or shorts, scout belt, and scout socks...be at the Hut at 5:00 PM. Plan on returning around Noon to 1 PM on Sunday, May 17.

18 May..Monday... Trip equipment stowage, PLC, and Troop Committee meeting.

25 May...Monday.. No Troop meeting due to the Memorial Day Holiday
June 1 Monday Program by Dr. Hamilton (Chemistry) and Summer Camp Preparation Information (what to bring..where we are going..what will happen..when we are coming back).

Attached is a Court of Honor Agenda...please make a copy and bring it to the Court for you and the Scout to follow along with......

Congratulations to Mr. Hardy for attending the SMLT last Saturday while the Troop was camping. He will complete the weekend portion of the course (OLS-Outdooor Leadership Training) May 23-25. The Troop encourages all active leaders to attend the course as soon as practicable in the Fall and view the tape:"New Leader Essentials" located on the wall in the back of the Hut to achieve a trained status by BSA requirements. The courses enable a better understanding of the concepts of the "Boy Led Troop," as well as the goals and purpose of the BSA program. BSA Wood Badge is also a goal all active members should plan for in the future in between attending offered BSA certification courses for leaders locally in the District, the Council, and on the internet.

Thanks again for all your support...

YiS Dan s "Delivering the Promise"