Troop News

We had a full house last night's for the program covering highlight's of this summer's Yellowstone Trip.


We were visited by Mr. Christopher Arnold, an Eagle Scout, Troop 327,Homewood, who resides in Bluff Park and is looking for a troop to work with..he is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and was active with the Chapter and Lodge in pre-ordeaal and ordeal ceremonies, medaling in several competitions.

Two issues came up regarding advancement and Boards of Review:

Merit Badges: Completed merit badge cards are either given personally by the Scout to Mr. Stocks or if he (Mr. Stocks) is not present they are deposited in his black mail box in the Troop Library. It was again mentioned that Scouts need to complete their summer camp incomplete merit badges to finish them off. These are posted on the the Troop web site.

When preparing to advance in rank, once the Scout has his Scoutmaster's Conference with the Scoutmaster, he should contact Mr. Greg Stocks for a Board of Review.

Mr. Stocks will then set up a time and date for the Board with designated Board members. This may be during a meeting, on a trip, or other designated time and date set by the Board.

Boards of Review in recent months have began to stress more basic Scout knowledge as required in the Scout Handbook..at the meeting last night, the boys were advised to be familiar with and to be able to tie the basic knots required for that rank in the Scout Handbook, as well as information taught in basic first aid, topics as direction finding, using the compass, camping, hiking, and other topics they should have read, been taught, and are familiar with while camping and hiking during their time in the Troop.

The Boards will be given in the full class A uniform, with sash and Troop Neckerchief, with all current patches and rank attached.

The rappelling trip to Bucks Pocket (vicinity of Scottsboro, AL) September 21-23 with about 35 Scouts and leaders signed up last night, is $52.00..(Meals 12.00, Fuel 13.00, Rappelling fee $25.00 per person, camp fee $2.00 per person). We will make a fuel stop and break enroute and a stop at McDonald's on the return trip. If you or the Scout is undecided, a final signup will still be possible on September 17.

As of this date there is no activity planned for this coming weekend.

Monday, September 17th will cover the Indian Lore merit badge (JASM S Hardy), a quick over view of the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) in Michigan by members of the Troop who attended this summer (S and S Hardy), following completion of trip menu and patrol work sheet assignments by he patrols.

Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.


YiS Dan s "Delivering the Promise"