Troop News

New Scouts will need a ruck sack or carry bag for his personal gear and folding chair to sit on around camp and by the camp fire. There is a camping check list in the Troop; Guide on things to bring including a knife, fork, spoon, drinking cup, and plate and all the personal items for an over nighter he would normally use. Electronic games should not be brought, same for other electronic entertainment devices. Cell phone is ok just to call you on arrival times at the hut if we are early or late.

Weather..expecting fair weather..but prepare for the cold and maybe some wet...needs a jacket, sock hat, water bottle, rain suit, and maybe gloves if it gets cold..

Once at the Camp site, he will set up his tent and stow his personal gear and if he wants change into regular jeans and shirts or camp clothes from his uniform. Uniform, if he has it will be the Red Troop; T shirt he will get when he gets there Sat, scout short/long pants/ scout socks/Scoutbelt. We will be having patrol activities for the remainder of the day and evening with a big campfire in the evening.

All camping gear, except his sleeping bag, ground foam or light weight air mattress, will be provided by the Troop. He will be buying his meals as a patrol Saturday morning as part of the earlier listed fees.

If he can't make the trip in the morning..he should join us in the afternoon to get his requirements for summer camp behind him....We will be at Oak Mountain primitive sites which are located on on the dirt road at the first gate entrance after driving past the road that would take you to the Oak Mountain beach and picnic areas by the larger lake. You will see the bus and Frank Tank parked in our area.

Don't forget to bring his and your BSA registration form, medical form if completed and partial if you will be camping with him and fees as you care to budget them. Red T t]shirts, as stated, will be given out on April 2 at the Hut before we leave.

Tonight was an excellent Cross over..Thanks to Mr. Cox and Mr. Stocks as well as all the leaders and parents for all the work and time in making it possible. Thanks also to P Kidd and J Ng for the excellent Order of the Arrow performance and to E Kidd for his work on the Drum tonight.

Thanks to all the leaders, parents and Scouts who attended to make the Crossover as strong as it was..

Congratulations to Mr. William Kok and Mr. Kyle Horn for representing the Troop in attending the SMLT last Saturday at Cantebury Methodist....

Thanks to Mrs Kidd, E Kidd, P Kidd, S Hardy, and N Bolding for representing the Troop at the Order of the Arrow American Indian Seminar at Camp Comer two weekends ago. They, and M Gunn, will competing in the pre_ordeal Ceremonies competition and Drum/singing competition at the Regional Conclave meeting of all the Section 9 lodges from Alabama, Georgia and Florida (about 700 Arrowmen). There will also be full regalia dancing competition as well as chapter competitions and gatherings. We will be leaving in GAC van for Camp Drum, GA during the third week in April...All troop arrowmen are welcome to register at Coosa50.org and join us.April 16-18.

The Frank Tank, thanks to all the efforts of Dr.Nelson will be road worthy and picked up tomorrow for general use.

Mr. Mickey Harbin will be awarded the distinguished Silver Beaver Award this coming Friday, March 25th at the GAC Recognition Reception at the Mt. Vernon UMChurch at 6:00 PM for his service to Troops 396 and 21, the District, and the Greater Alabama Council. You are welcome attend

14 Scouts will be attending the Vulcan District Merit Badge O Rama on March 26th at Birmingham Southern. Thanks to Mrs. Kidd for coordinating all the work to assure it works for the Troop and those who attend.

There will be a regular Order of the Arrow meeting at the Briarwood Presbyterian Church Scout Hut at 6:30 PM. All Chapter members should attend...Troop 21 has strong membership and as many as possible should attend.

The next Troop meeting will be at 7:00 PM at the Hut with a guest speaker.

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.

Don't forget to be working on the BSA medical form and payments due to Mr. Simon for summer camp (June 12-18)

Welcome again to the WEBELOs in joining the Troop. We look forward to your first meeting Monday.