Troop News

A great Court of Honor last night..in fact one of the best yet. Thanks to all the families, the food was excellent and plentiful. Thanks to Mr. Simon, the evening's pictures are on the Troop Web Site.

Congratulations to Scott Hardy on his assumption his title as Senior Patrol Leader and thanks to Sam Hardy as out going senior for all his work in making it one of our best six months of Troop activities...

Thanks to all the leaders and Parents who attended for the large number of advancements and merit badges earned by the boys.

We had two guests last night: Mr. Roger Etherington representing the District and the Council "Friends of Scouting" annual campaign and Mr. Ben Putnam, Order of the Arrow Nunne-Hi Chapter advisor of the Coosa Lodge, who with Scouts E Kidd, J Elmore, S Hardy, S Hardy, and M Gunn put on a 20 minute demonstration of Native American drum and songs for the Troop. Mention was also made for P Kidd, S Hardy, and M Gunn for also serving on the Chapter's Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Team. N Bolding also a drum team member was absent.

As planned there was special recognition for Dr. Tracy Hamilton (Troop Committee Chairman), Mr. Bert Oliver (Troop Committee Treasurer) , Mr. Mickey Harbin (Troop Eagle Advancement Counselor) , and Mr Steve Frost (Troop Advancement Chair) for their time as Committee members and service with the Troop.

Thanks to Mr. Simon, we had a pictorial review of all activities over the past six months.

In keeping with Troop Goals, 2010, all of the Phoenix Patrol members who attended summer camp (2010) achieved their First Class Rank and we are anticipating their leadership into the coming years. Nearly all the Eagle and Croc Patrols were present to receive their "Scout" rank, Tote and Chip card, Fir'nchip card, and Outdoor Code.

We are missing a water purification kit in small black bag...if found, please bring it to the Hut for the Monday Meeting.

Thanks to Mr. Larry Young, the leaks in the water heater and rear sink are repaired.

The Monday meeting (May 2) will start at 7:00 PM as usual. The Phoenix, Crocs, and Eagle Patrols need to come to the meeting any time after 6:15 PM and before 6:45 PM to help make some wax fire starters to assure we have enough for the Shooting Sports trip in May. We will make the large bulk of the starters for 2011 at summer camp.

If the Scout is going to be attending the Shooting Sports weekend, he is required to be at the Monday meeting (May 2) for a safety and information briefing on weapons and archery. by Dr. Nelson and Mr. Eggers. We also need a head count for purchasing gear required for the trip. We will likely complete nearly all of the merit badges requirements on the Saturday while we are camp, with a make up to complete it sometime in the near future.

Don't forget that we will be having an Eagle Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts N Madison and A Byrd at 2:00 PM on Sunday May, 1, in the Bluff Park United Methodist Church, inside the old Fellowship Hall on the ground floor just located just in and to the left of the new covered church entrance beside the new playground area. Scouts should arrive at 1:45 PM in the Class A Uniform, with Neckerchief and Merit Badge Sash. A reception will follow.

Thanks again for all your support and especially for encouraging attendance.

YiS Dan s

"Delivering the Promise"