Whitewater Rafting trip

The program tonight on dutch oven cooking, portioning for small groups, food preparation, and associated topics by Mr. Charles Allen was excellent.

Attendance tonight was far above average and also excellent..

The cost for the trip to the Ocoee for Venture I and II and leaders accompanying them is $117.00 per person
The cost for the trip to the Hiwassee for all others is $44.00.

All Patrol and Troop Quartermasters need to be at the hut on Thursday(July 16th) at 6:30 PM to load the early party and the Frank Tank. It should take about an hour....since there are no school activities all the Quartermasters are expected to be there...They were named at the meeting.

We will assemble at the Hut at 5:00 PM on Friday July 17th. He should bring a bagged lunch/dinner..and we will be stopping for fuel and the restroom for snacks
What he should have for the Hiwassee:
Sneakers for the raft, t-shirt and swimming trunks, a quart bottle of water, an empty milk jug bailer (cut with handle still on), if he wears glasses, then he needs a restraint cord for them, insect repellant for the camp site, and some sun protection on the raft. Some of the Scouts prefer compression trunks..instead or incombination with swim trunks..but that is an unnecessary expense...

Uniform for the trip is BSA short, Troop red "T" shirt, Scout belt, and Scout socks. Leaders are encouraged to also be in uniform with the Scouts.

When he arrives at the Hut he needs to have an updated medical form (same for leaders) (these are available on the Troop web site)... if not in the Troop Medical Form book at this time; a parent needs to complete the BSA/GAC Release Form found on the Troop web site...and bring it to the Hut....and a parent will have to complete the Hiwassee or Ocoee release form which will be at the Hut before we depart on the bus (pease don't forget).

Personal checks are preferred for the trip..early party members should give them to Mr. Brannin and all should be made out to Troop 21, BSA.....

July 18th Jim Ellis Eagle Project..If the Scout in not going on the Trip with us, he needs to help out here...

July 20th..All Troop and Patrol quartermaster report at 6:30 PM to store Troop gear....Patrol Leaders Conference (PLC) starts at 7:00 PM for all patrol leaders, Senior Patrol Leader, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Troop Committee Meeting starts at 8:00 PM...please join us here if you are feeling the urge to contribute to the general morale, welfare, and well being of the Troop.

July 22...for the boys and leaders who volunteered to help out with WEBELOS activity day at Oak Mountain State Park..we will meet at the Hut at 4:00 PM as stated earlier in an email from Mr. Griffith. This is an excellent time for the Scout to volunteer to help out with Scouting Spirit and recruitment for the Troop and the BSA Vulcan District. It will be a great deal of fun and learning, and if we have enough, we can take the bus and Frank tank. Will need some leaders also. More to follow from Mr. Griffith.

July 25..J Ellis's Eagle Project... as a separate notice...Preparation meeting for NOAC attendees at the Scout Service Center...and archery merit badge completion by Mr. Eggers (more information to follow).

Thanks for encouraging attendance..it makes a difference....

We shoud return between Noon and 1:00 PM on the 19th. If sooner, he can cell phone.

YiS Dan S "Delivering the Promise"