Troop News

That we were busy last night at the meeting would be an understatement.. Thanks to Mr. Simon, Mr. Young, Sam Hardy, Mr. Gunn and all the boys and leaders who pitched in, we covered several forms of cooking, fire starting, and practicing for the competition for the Scout Law....all of the activities, all of which, thanks to Mr. Simon and Mr. Hutchens are on the Web Site.

The Troop's Order of Arrow members had a drum practice over the weekend, there are pictures on the web site, and will be drumming, singing, and performing at the Camporee while we are there..thanks to Patrick and Eric Kidd, Nick Bolding, Max Gunn, Sam and Scott Hardy for making that happen. We will meet next Sunday at 2:00 PM for a final practice..your son needs to be there if he want to get in on the fun.

This is still going to be a busy week.

Saturday February 12

1. B Debalsi's Eagle Project at the Bluff Park Elementary School..notice is on the Troop Web site....If your son isn't coming to the Junior Leader Training Program also at the Hut..he needs to be there to help him...lunch will be provided..he should be there dressed for the weather and to spend a good part of the day in helping complete it.

2. Troop Junior Leader Training (JLT) also on the same day at the Hut for all Scouts who have not participated in the past...Should be all the Phoenix patrol and some older Scouts who have not previously attended.

Uniform is Class A w/o neckerchief or sash and dressed for the weather..we will be inside the Hut for nearly all of it. Starts at 8:00 AM and finishes before 2:00PM Cost is $3.00 for lunch....will be taught by the SPL S Hardy and older Scout assistants/guides. This is the basic leadership course that will serve him for the remainder of Scouting and for the rest of his personal career(s)..so please encourage attendance.

Sunday February 13

Scout Sunday at the Bluff Park United Methodist Church on Valley. We will meet at 8:30 AM in the main sanctuary and go in as a group. As you know, BPUMC is our Charter Organization and has been for the past 66 years. We need a good turnout to show our selves..the entire family and Pack 321 is welcome..As in every year, the Troop SPL, the SM, and the 321 PM will be invited for remarks/comments. Uniform is Class A with merit badge sash and Troop Neckerchief. Long Scout Trousers should be worn without sweatshirts under the uniform shirt for uniformity.

Monday Feb 14 I'm going to ask S Hardy to have the boys who can to come in for the meeting at 5:30 as we need to make some cardboard and wax fire starters for the camporee and trips this Spring....If he doesn't get the message, through his patrol leader.... please see if he can come into the meeting any time after 5:30 PM to help out.

If the Scout is coming on the Camporee, this is a required meeting as we will be taking a headcount, planning Patrol meals, and making final announcements. The cost for the camporee is $18.00 per Scout/leader to register, $12.00 for four meals, and $5.00 for fuel for the vehicles..or a total of $35.00.

There will be over 700 Scouts and leaders in attendance at the annual Vulcan District Camporee at Tannehill State Park. If you want to visit and see the Troop and your son in full camping mode, please come out anytime during the day. The Troop will be located in the top center of the Camp sites. We will also be setting up the Troop monkey bridge in our area for a display and entertainment.

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.

YiS Dan s "Delivering the Promise"