Troop News

We had a good turn out for the equipment take down, the PLC, and the Troop Committee Meeting..If you were there, thanks for your support and input. Thanks again to all the leaders who were present in making the Shiloh trip as strong as it was.


There are no activities planned for the Troop this weekend except for the Troop Christmas Trees coming in this Sunday (November 18..and the current arrival time is 3:00 PM.. if the time is called it we will email it out or call by phone through the patrols network..We will need maximum support from all families on this to make it easy and quick for all.

The meeting on Monday, November 19th will take place at the Hoover City Hall for those Scouts who need the merit badge requirement for the Cit in the Community. We will pick the Scouts up from the Hut in the Bus at a time to be announced by Mr. Stocks (in the next day or so). Uniform will be Class A + : Khaki shirt, Troop neckerchief, BSA Trousers/shorts, socks, and belt. We should return in about an hour or so. If he has made the visit already he need not attend the City Hall meeting but should come to the hut to help, along with Leaders, who can assist, should meet at the Hut at the time we leave for City Hall to assist with getting gear from the attic in preparation for Christmas Trees sales. Uniform for those not going to City Hall, is Class A.

Saturday, November 23: All members of the Troop, and as many leaders as possible, should be present at the Troop Lot (north side of the BPUMC where we sold last year, to assist in setting up the tree lot for sales this holiday season. Dress for the weather. We will be setting it up come in the rain or sunshine.


(New Business) On the Monday before a trip, the agenda will include a twenty minute review/refresher on Scouting fundamentals staffed by older Scouts. Mr. Kyle Horn will serve as the adult advisor for the Scout/leader staff to assure the program stays viable and planned at the following PLC. The remainder of the evening, after the refresher portion, will be dedicated to trip and meal preparations for the trip.

November 26: Review session on Scout basics, inclusive of knots for tying trees to cars, Christmas tree sales, lot protocols, Sales pitch techniques, and rules.

December 3: Mountain High Retailer Guest speaker, Indian Lore Merit badge (JASM Sam hardy and Max Gunn)

December 10: Troop Annual Christmas Party; Format will be the "dirty" Santa with details for the Scouts on December 3 (as explained by the Senior Patrol Leader) The following patrols will bring the following refreshments as decided on Dec 3 also:


Venture: Soft Drinks

Phoenix: Chips and Dip

Crocs: cookies/cake

Eagles: Cake/cookies

Scorpions: Chips and Dip



Thanks for all your support and for encouraging attendance.



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