Troop News

We had a good turn out for the Court of Honor today for Z Kaiser, K Berry, M Phillips, and M Frost.  Congratulations to the Eagles and their families for reaching the goal set seven years ago.

We will need more Scouts and leaders to assist this coming weekend with S Lewis's Eagle project in the Midfield area in order for him to complete it...a notice as to the location and times will be published again shortly by Stephen..

The same for J Taylor's project at the Red Mountain Park as explained in his recent memo...he will also need assistance for his earlier described project
Eagle projects are a great part of the core of our program...it is counted for rank advancement, and coaches all the boys and leaders in what purpose scope they are for their own in the future.


Reminder:   There will be a Troop Eagle Court of Honor for four of our Scouts on Sunday October 28th..specific times will be announced shortly.....this culminates seven years for each of the boys in earning the Eagle Rank in the Troop...and like the Court of Honor, a strong attendance by the Troop should be an understatement for us. The uniform for both Courts is the Khaki shirt, neckerchief, merit badge sash, BSA Trouser or shorts, and BSA socks.  Location:  Reid Crotty Fellowship Hall in the basement of the new section of the Bluff Park United Methodist Church (North Parking Lot entrance down from the Korean Church).

...Greater Alabama Council  Scout Executive J.T. Dabbs at the beginning of the Court and will be making a presentation of the BSA Honor Medal to Life Scout Christopher Griffith...Advancement Chairman, Mr. Greg Stocks will be presenting over 400 merit badges and a high number of rank advancements..as well as the Troop welcoming in the new set of Scout leaders for the next six months...Several adult recognitions will also be made near the end of the Court.

The host patrol is Venture  who should arrive  at 6:00 PM to assist with the set up...

Meals  for the Court  are the usual family  covered dish/pot luck type.

Venture: entre plus an extra vegetable plate
Phoenix: entre plus a bread/bun or desert plate
Crocs: entre plus a salad or bread/bun plate
Eagles: entre plus a vegetable plate
Scorpions: entre plus a desert plate

We will need the family to bring a serving spoon or fork for the dish.

Strong attendance is recommended for these courts as they remain Troop high points for over  the last six months.

The Fall OA Ordeal (next weekend near Forence at Camp Westmoreland), the Troop's annual trip  to Shiloh, Christmas wreath sales totals, and Troop Tree sales are  coming up quickly.....

This year, thanks to Mr. Hanke and Mr. Hill,  annual patches for Shiloh completion is accurate and timely..if the Scout/leader completes all six trails s/he is eligible for the earning the Shiloh Military Trails Veteran Hiker Award (12x18 inches), suitable for framing, a copy of which will be at the Troop Court of Honor. Normally, it takes six year to complete all six trails at the rate of one per year.

Collections for all the wreaths are due to Mrs Griggs at the Monday Troop Court of Honor....remember.... as explained earlier, there is a requirement of six wreaths per family this year in order for the Troop to assure a strong annual budget....

Reminder:   if wreaths are not sold, the family will pay the Troop $80.00 ($30.00 for the Scouts annual registration and $50.00 (wreaths)  to supplement the budget...if there is more  than one Scout in the family,  the fee is still $50.00 for the family or six wreaths, and  $30.00 registration per Scout)
 Adults/leaders registration remains at $15.00.  Active,  registered Leaders without  a Scout in the family are still required to sell wreaths or advance  the $50.00 fee on the 29th, plus the $15 annual  registration fee....

The six wreaths sold represent $50.00....or approximately. $8.30 per wreath sold or not sold.

 Mr. Stocks will be registering the Troop this year with the District, December being the target date for District/Council registration.....

Collecting all of the above were  discussed at the Committee meeting with  Mrs. Griggs, and Mr. Elmore.

Not finally, thanks again to the Allison's we have a refrigerator in the Hut equipment room..thanks to both Mr. Allison and Mr. Morrow, it was moved from the Allison's home to the hut today, Sunday,  October 21st.

Thanks for all your support and for your encouraging attendance.

YiS Dan s                               "Delivering the Promise"