Troop News

We had the best showing in a long time for the quartermaster take down and storage, the patrol leaders council (PLC), and Troop Committee meeting last night...thanks for your support and for encouraging attendance...

March and April are going to be busy months with the following on the schedule:

Thanks again to Mr. Simon, as usual, recent pictures of the back packing trip to the Pinhoti Trail near Heflin and the recent District Pinewood Derby competition are on the Troop Website.

As you know first, or if preferred, the payments are due for summer camp 2011.
The cost as written in previous memos is $225.00..starting with $75.00 if in payments. The Scout is going to need, as stated, his annual BSA physical form filled out by his physician as soon as possible for trips and summer camp. Please make sure the parental consent page is signed by a parent in order for the form to be complete. Questions, email Mr. Simon.

Once you complete the BSA Medical form, please make a personal copy, and turn the original or a copy into the Troop...your copy will serve as that just in case of loss, attending OA events, or other events requiring a copy...saves a great deal of time...

March 11-13: Order of the Arrow, American Indian Seminar at Camp Comer...those Scouts attending and who would like to ride as a car pool need to call S Hardy and arrange it during the next evening or so...they should bring a copy of their BSA medical form..and cash or a check for registration as listed on the Coosa 50.org...

March 14th: No meeting or activities due to Spring Break

March 19th : Scoutmaster Leader Training (SMLT) found on the Greater Alabama Council and Vulcan District websites (found on the Troop web site). This training is recommended for all active dads and Moms who will be active with the Troop and need to understand the purpose of the "Boy led Troop."
The Training lasts one day at the Cantebury Methodist Church in Mountainbrook.

The fee is for lunch and some materials required for the course. The companion course is called the Outdoor Leader Training (OLS) and will April 15-17 at Camp Sequoyah. It is a camping in the outdoors under the auspices of the "Boy led Troop." by attending both the graduate is entitled to wear the Green Trained sleeve patch on the uniform. Any equipment needed will be provided by the Troop for you and the patrol to use.

March 21st: WEBELOS Crossover..the troop will meet at 6:40 PM to ride the bus to the Bluff Park United Methodist Church, or meet us over there, to the Reid Crotty Fellowship Hall. We will return to the hut in the Bus for rides home without any other activities. Uniform is Class A with Troop Neckerchief and sash. We are expecting 20 new Scouts to enter the Troop.

March 28th: Regular meeting..introduction of new Scouts...and continues with guest speaker.

April 2-3: New Scout campout..we will meet at the Hut at 7:30 AM..for preparation for the campout for the new Scouts at Oak Mountain....leaders and older scouts will serve as guides working through Troop protocols and camping guidelines as well as gearing into Tenderfoot requirements for summer camp. All Scouts who have earned the Tenderfoot rank and who entered the Troop and who have not been to summer camp with us need to attend....any Scout who is not a tenderfoot and will not be attending summer camp also needs to attend. We will return between 11:00 and Noon on Sunday April 3. Uniform is as much of the Boy Scout uniform on hand..if not purchased by April 2, then the WEBELOS uniform w/tan shirt should be worn.

Activities will include picking a name for the new patrols, painting their chuck box, making a patrol flag, physical fitness requirements...meals..fun.campfire w/skits, and a Sunday service before we leave.

Scout should dress for the weather, especially the cold if cold is expected.

April 4: Regular meeting: Unit Elections/job assignments for the next six months and Order of the Arrow elections with a delegate from the Nunne-hi Chapter, Coosa 50 Lodge. Troop Games. Discussion of requirements for the coming Rappelling Camp out at Buck's Pocket State Park (April 8 -10)

April 7: Troop and Patrol Quartermaster's meet to prepare and pack Troop gear for Trip

April 8-10: Bucks Pocket Rappelling trip to Bucks Pocket State Park..more information to follow....

April 11: Patrol Leader's Council Troop Committee Meeting

April 18th: Regular meeting with Guest Speaker

April 25 : Court of Honor at the Reid Crotty Fellowship Hall, Bluff Park United Methodist Church at 6:30 PM.more information to follow..

April 29-31 Wood Badge..an adult, two weekend course for better understanding the purpose of Scouting, the "Boy Led Troop" concept, and methods of running successful troops to assure the "Promise" to the boy is kept for a well grounded program, forward moving program. Graduates can wear the traditional course "beads" and enjoy the life long camaraderie and esprit the training provides. Information for registration is found on the Troop Web Site under the Greater Alabama Council:1BSA.org

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.

YiS dan s
"Delivering the Promise"