Troop News

We had a well attended turnout for the meeting Monday night.

Thanks to Dr. Nelson and Mr. Eggers we covered all the required material for firearms safety and archery..

Thanks to Mr. Coker, we will be looking at an immediate date in the future, probably after summer camp, for a few hours at a local range for those boys who will want to complete the rifle merit badge, and as required if we need more time, archery also.

We have a tentative number of fifty Scouts and leaders going on the trip during the weekend of May 13-15..The cost per person will be 25.00 ($12.00 for meals, $7.00 for supplies, and $6.00 for fuel).

We will plan meals and get a final count for the trip at the next Monday meeting (May 9) ..As always, each patrol will provide meals for each leader/dad accompanying the Scout.....so... if the Scout and/or leader cannot be present at the meeting on May 9, make sure the Patrol leader and Patrol Quartermaster knows that you and the Scout will be on the Trip as to buy the right amount of meals. The Scoutmaster will eat with Phoenix and Mr. Benefield, Dr, Nelson, and Ben Nelson will eat with Venture....Son not coming but you are? make sure his patrol knows they provide your meals.

As to avoid the time it usually takes to collect the trip fees and BSA consent forms on our normally departing Friday nights, please have Scout bring the Trip fees and his consent form to the May 9 Monday night meeting for collection by Mr. Elmore. If he brings cash, please put it in an envelope marked with his name and the amount. The BSA Consent form is located on the Troop Web Site. Remember, if we do not have his completed BSA medical form found on the Troop Web Site, and you are not coming on the trip, please make sure we have the formed filled out as much as possible, with the consent page signed, and a copy of your medical insurance carrier card attached in case emergency treatment is required.

For the Troop dads/leaders who will be attending the Outdoor Leadership Training (OLS) while we are there at Camp Sequoyah also, , the Troop will furnish your camping gear that you will require as a Patrol..unless you prefer to use your own....you will have the option to bring your own tents. We will talk to this at the May 9 meeting also.

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.

YiS Dan s .

"Delivering the Promise"