We had a well attended PLC and good numbers for those who could make the Committee Meeting.
The boys mentioned that the Troop took third place in camp shooting during summer camp thanks to S Hardy, B Yarbrough, J Ng, C Nelms, and A Turner. Those who swam the mile swim will be given their certificate and a patch at the August 2 Court of Honor along with the 135 merit badges and rank that was earned...Scout..Tenderfoot..Second Class..First Class...Star..and Life. The 31 partial completions need to work on those quickly and turn them into Mr. Frost in order to get credit for the time and work at Summer Camp this year.
We have reserved the same camp site for next year for the first week at Sequoyah (June 12-18, 2011..this is the date typed on the official registration form as being the first week).
Mr. Harbin announced that B Preston was approved for his Eagle and that J Ng and J Hamilton had their Eagle Projects approved.
The Troop's Commissioner's Camp Spirit Award is hung in the Hut with the one's preceding it.
The Frank Tank is currently being diagnosed for its continued overheating.
There will be an hour or so meeting of the Troop OA Ceremonial Team at 6:00 PM at Oakmont Presbyterian Church to continue preparing and practicing for the August ordeal (August 13-14-15) at Camp Sequoyah. This includes old and new members from the Troop.
June 21st will be a regular meeting with a well known guest speaker who will touch on various careers and the importance of the Eagle rank. Mr. Eggers will be talking to the his offering the renewed and classic for 2010 Carpentry Merit badge, which he will teach on a single day at his home.
June 28th will be a regular meeting with Dr. Hamilton presenting the "Dr. Hamilton Chemistry Show" and touching on the requirements for the merit badge.
June 24 6pm will be a mandatory meeting for the Northern Tier Contingent for a final equipment shake down (all crew member must bring all their gear they will be taking on the trip). If you didn't order a mosquito head net as earlier mentioned, they can be bought at Dick's or Academy Sports.
June 29: Northern Tier group contingent departs for Canada and the Bisset Canoe Base returning on July 11.
July 12 will be a regular meeting...Quartermaster night with emphasis our camping gear.
July 19th will be a regular meeting with a briefing for White Water Rafting the Nantahalla and Ocoee Rivers.
July 23-25 White Water Rafting at the Nantahalla and Ocoee Rivers. Costs to be announced.
July 26th PLC and Troop Committee Meeting.
Dr. Hamilton announced that he will be stepping down from his position as Troop Committee Chairman with Mr. Hardy serving as chairman of the Troop Selection Committee for the position...want some excitement, leadership opportunities, high adventure, and fun? ..extra pay and additional holidays are included.....call Mr. Hardy.
Phoenix Patrol...Scouting is a year round activity with meetings and trips scheduled for each month of the year, except December when we sell our Christmas trees. Please encourage attendance.
Well..we've had an exciting, fast moving year so far with the hard work of everyone who has been there with us. Thanks to the leadership of Patrick Kidd and Josh Ng we are heading quickly toward even more fun and adventure as the year passes. Please encourage attendance and thanks for all the support you give us to make all of our activities possible for he Scouts.
YiS Dan s "Delivering the Promise"
