Troop News

There was a well represented PLC and Committee meeting on Monday, Nov 14...

It was noted that the Shiloh Trip this year was the largest number (87) we've had attend in the past twenty years. The weather was as good as it could have been and there were no problems. It was the first time Porto-Poddies were available for the Troop and thanks to Mr.Eggers and his crew, the evening meal was excellent. Thanks especially to those who came up on the advance party to set up our camp and for those who stayed close to camp to assist with all the meals. We were on the road before 9:00 AM on sunday...thanks to Mr. Simon all the pictures are on the Troop web site along with all our other activities during the past month.v Thanks to Mr. Hill and Mr. Hanke, we are back on track for trail patches/awards.

November 20th: Mr. Young, Sr., confirmed and announced that this year's trees will arrive at 2:00 PM on this coming Sunday (November 20th) lnear the Korean Church on Valley....we will need all the help we can get to unload it so please make sure the Dad is there with the Scout to help...if we have the numbers, it will take a hour or less.

On November 21, at 6:30 PM, there will be tree committee meeting to work out the details on picking up the scaffolding, marquis's, advertisements/handouts, planning for electrical hook-ups......

November 21st will be a regular meeting with guest speakers and the Scouts addressing tree sales. This is an important informational program for all the Scouts and leaders who will be on the lot selling trees to attend. please encourage attendance. Scoutmaster's minute is Mr. Presley.

November 25th is the day after Thanksgiving and tree lot set up day starting at 8:00AM. Again, we need everyone to help out in order to expedite the set up in two-three hours. The first shift for sales starts at noon.

November 28th will be a regular meeting with a guest speaker. Scoutmaster's minute is Mr. Eggers.

December 5th will be a regular meeting with a guest speaker. Scoutmaster's minute is Mr. Paul Young.

December 12the is the Troop Christmas Party....more details will be announce by the Senior as to what each patrol will bring for refreshments. A dirty Santa format with more guidelines on gifts TBA.

December 18th Tree lot comes down at 1:00 PM or as announced depending on sales. This is also a every Scout and Dad attendance requirement take an hour or less for the take down.

The next meeting will be on January 7.. at the Bluff Park United Methodist Church youth group area.. It will start Saturday morning and be complete Sunday morning...the Scouts and leaders present will plan the goals and activities for 2012. Snacks will be provided by the Troop in the morning and we will have a lunch in the facility ($3.00 per person). We will go the the Hoover Golden Corral with each person paying their own way (usually less than $12.00)....we need to be clear of the church by 8:00 AM Sunday. One leader other than the Scoutmaster will have to be present and spend the night.

If you have ideas to present to the Scouts about trips and activities for the year, this is good time to attend and contribute to the Troop's planning our agenda. Everyone is welcome.

Thanks to Mr. Branin, our January trip is the USS Yorktown set on the Martin Luther King Holiday. More information will follow regarding details and final fees for fuel and meals. Those who are going have reserved their seats at the PLC and Committee meeting or earlier ...we are looking at about 38 scouts and leaders at this time.

There will be a PLC and Committee meeting the night we return (16th) following the trip, or if we arrive late, the meeting will be on Tuesday (17th) the following Monday if we get back early enough. The first troop meeting will be on the 23rd.

We have arranged for Troop composite Photos on the 23rd with a follow-up time (1:00 PM-3:00PM)) on Sunday the 29th for those who cannot be there on the 23rd. These pictures are for the Troop composite and will include all active Scouts and leaders in the Class A uniform for a $20.00 fee. More details and fees for a photo package will be announced.

The 30th of January will be be a regular Troop meeting

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.