Troop News

We had an great trip to The Fort Benning National Infantry Museum in Columbus and the Andersonville National Prisoner of War Museum near Americus in Georgia this weekend.

Besides driving by and waving at President Carter's Presidential Museum in Plains, GA while heading to Andersonville on Friday, We camped at J Ellis's Uncle's property near Woodland and had all the advantages of the wilderness, less the rain that came in just after we left Sunday Morning. We had a total of 23 leaders and Scouts with never a dull moment.

On Saturday, along with FT. Benning, We were planning on the Air Show in Columbus also, but there was no parking as the crowd was so large. We returned to Ft. Benning and spent more time in the Museum including the IMAX and several other movie presentations.

Both Museums were more than worth the trip regarding showman ship, in depth history, active participation (simulated target shooting as soldiers are actually trained today), and a deep sense of patriotism displayed by our Armed Forces. Pictures will be on the Troop Web Site soon.

Finally we wanted to thank all the Leaders who attended the trip..for otherwise it just wouldn't have been possible: Mr. Branin, Mr. Mills, Mr. Bolding, Mr Gunn, Mr. Eggers, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Lepianka, and Dr. Hamilton.

Remember..we meet tonight at the Hut at 6:45 PM in Class A uniform with Neckerchief and merit badge sash to welcome the new Webelo's into the Troop at their Cross-over Ceremony. We should return no later than 8:00 PM

Again...There is an orientation this Thursday night (25th) at the Hut for the new Scouts at 6:30 pm. All new graduating WEBELOS and their parents/family need to be there for the necessary information in joining the Troop as well as planning on attending the camp out on the 27th.

and again on Saturday, March 27th, and for all Scouts and leaders who would care to assist, we meet at the Hut at 8:00 AM to begin and plan the new Scout weekend for the day, spending the Day and camping the night at Oak Mountain with the New Scouts, and returning on Sunday morning before Noon. We will need older, experienced Scouts to help out with making their meal plans, packing for the camp out , buying groceries, setting up camp, completing advancement requirements, then returning Sunday morning. Please assure he is dressed for the weather (cool and possibly wet).

There is an Order of the Arrow (OA) meeting (Nunne-hi Chapter) on the (25th) also at the same location (Briarwood Presbyterian) and time (Acton Road exit). Active Troop members are encouraged to attend for not only the camaraderie, but also to represent the Troop. Remember..you have to be an active, dues paying member to wear your OA flap on the tan uniform shirt by completing service. Dues are $8.00 a year and you don't have to be there for all the activities, but you will miss a lot of fun and not be able to enjoy the brotherhood by not taking the time.

Although we missed the annual OA American Indian exposition and and seminar at Camp Comer this last weekend, due to our own camp out, there are plenty of activities coming up for the rest of the year. Please go to Coosa50.org and look at the schedule. We will be car pooling as required to make most of these activities in order to experience what they are all about.

The Senior Patrol Leader, P Kidd, will call and make more announcements about OA activies (Nunne-Hi Chapter) in the next few days..as well as announce the meeting this Sunday for Troop members of the OA ceremony team practice (second and fourth Sundays at a time announced at the Oakmont Presbyterian Church).

That's all for now...but there is a lot more coming.....

Thanks for all your support in making sure your son stays abreast of this information and is regularly attending meetings and activities....

Yours in Scouting: Dan s "Delivering the Promise"