Communications/Citizen In the Community MB’s – There will be another opportunity to attend the Stillwater School Board Meeting that will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Here are the details:
1. The School Board Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. The meeting is held in the Board of Education Building at 314 S. Lewis.
2. You may either show up at the BoE Building at 6:15 or come to the Scout Hut at 6:00pm and Mr. Gragg will get you to the meeting.
3. We will attend only one hour of the meeting, leaving at 7:30pm. Parents will need to pick up their Scouts at the BoE Building.
Note: To keep meeting disruption down, we will plan to have all attending Scouts remain in the meeting room until 7:30 so that we may all leave at once.
4. Scouts must be in Full Class A uniform.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will continue a signup on Monday for Scouts to help with the banquet. This banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts for the following time slots:
1:00pm – 2:00pm Four Scouts Needed for Setup
5:30pm – 6:30pm Four Scouts Needed for Registration
8:30pm – 9:30pm Four Scouts Needed for Cleanup
Troop Meetings
Monday, February 8th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 15th
Knot Tying
Meal/Campout Planning – Perry CCC Campout
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Scout Sunday Lock-in and Service – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th along with a service opportunity. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC. Here are the details:
Service – Meet at Scout Hut at 4:30pm. Cleanup at recycling centers.
Lock-in - Begins after the recycling service, around 6:00pm. Cost will be $5 per participant.
Dinner – We will provide pizza. Each Scout is to bring drink and any other munchies
they want.
Breakfast – To be determined at Monday’s meeting.
FUMC Service – We will attend the 8:30am and 11:10am services.
Uniform – Each Scout is to wear Full Class-A Uniform with Scout Pants.
Permission Slip: http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ScoutSunday.pdf
Perry CCC Lake Campout – We will be holding a cold weather camp on February 19th and 20th. This will be a critical campout for First Year Scouts so that they may get their cooking requirements for three meals. We’ll begin with dinner on Friday and finish with lunch on Saturday. It’s also a great campout for the older Scouts in that you’ll be needed to help teach the younger Scouts. The permission slip is on the website at the below address. Mr. Gragg and Quigley will be the leaders in charge.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PerryCCCCampout.pdf
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there will be shirts and jackets available. See the link below for the order form for the jackets and vests.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaJacketForm.pdf
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Summer Camp – Never too early to be thinking about Summer Camp. We have our reservation in for the second week, which is June 13 – 19. First Year Scouts need this camp, attending the Eagle Quest activities. Older Scouts will have the opportunity to select from the array of offered merit badges.
Justin Jones has volunteered to be one of our adult leaders for the week. How cool is that?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, February 1, 2010
Lock-in Adult Leader Need – We are in need of adults willing to stay with the Scouts on Saturday evening, February 6th. Mr. Greg Miller has volunteered to lead, but we need at least one other volunteer. Please commit on Monday so that we may have this event for the Scouts.
Communications/Citizen In the Community MB’s – There will be another opportunity to attend the Stillwater School Board Meeting that will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Here are the details:
1. The School Board Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. The meeting is held in the Board of Education Building at 314 S. Lewis.
2. You may either show up at the BoE Building at 6:15 or come to the Scout Hut at 6:00pm and Mr. Gragg will get you to the meeting.
3. We will attend only one hour of the meeting, leaving at 7:30pm. Parents will need to pick up their Scouts at the BoE Building.
Note: To keep meeting disruption down, we will plan to have all attending Scouts remain in the meeting room until 7:30 so that we may all leave at once.
4. Scouts must be in Full Class A uniform.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will continue a signup on Monday for Scouts to help with the banquet. This banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts to assist with setup, table bussing, etc. The event starts at 6:00pm and will most likely last until after 9:00pm. Those of us providing service will be needed starting at 5:00pm through to approximately 10:00pm. We till take sign-ups for hour blocks as well as the full night.
Please help to get the word out about this event. We want to get to all active and inactive Eagle Scouts that are in the area. Our goal is to celebrate their achievement, our 100th Year Celebration and help to connect/reconnect with Scouting.
Troop Meetings
Monday, February 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Lock-in/Scout Sunday Preparation
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 8th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Scout Sunday Lock-in and Service – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th along with a service opportunity. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC. Here are the details:
Service – Meet at Scout Hut at 4:30pm. Cleanup at recycling centers.
Lock-in - Begins after the recycling service, around 6:00pm. Cost will be $5 per participant.
Dinner – We will provide pizza. Each Scout is to bring drink and any other munchies
they want.
Breakfast – To be determined at Monday’s meeting.
FUMC Service – We will attend the 8:30am and 11:10am services.
Uniform – Each Scout is to wear Full Class-A Uniform with Scout Pants.
Permission Slip: http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ScoutSunday.pdf
Perry CCC Lake Campout – We will be holding a cold weather camp on February 19th and 20th. This will be a critical campout for First Year Scouts so that they may get their cooking requirements for three meals. We’ll begin with dinner on Friday and finish with lunch on Saturday. It’s also a great campout for the older Scouts in that you’ll be needed to help teach the younger Scouts. The permission slip will be coming. Mr. Gragg and Quigley will be the leaders in charge.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Summer Camp – Never too early to be thinking about Summer Camp. We have our reservation in for the second week, which is June 13 – 19. First Year Scouts need this camp, attending the Eagle Quest activities. Older Scouts will have the opportunity to select from the array of offered merit badges.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Communications/Citizen In the Community MB’s – There will be another opportunity to attend the Stillwater School Board Meeting that will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Here are the details:
1. The School Board Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. The meeting is held in the Board of Education Building at 314 S. Lewis.
2. You may either show up at the BoE Building at 6:15 or come to the Scout Hut at 6:00pm and Mr. Gragg will get you to the meeting.
3. We will attend only one hour of the meeting, leaving at 7:30pm. Parents will need to pick up their Scouts at the BoE Building.
Note: To keep meeting disruption down, we will plan to have all attending Scouts remain in the meeting room until 7:30 so that we may all leave at once.
4. Scouts must be in Full Class A uniform.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will continue a signup on Monday for Scouts to help with the banquet. This banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts to assist with setup, table bussing, etc. The event starts at 6:00pm and will most likely last until after 9:00pm. Those of us providing service will be needed starting at 5:00pm through to approximately 10:00pm. We till take sign-ups for hour blocks as well as the full night.
Please help to get the word out about this event. We want to get to all active and inactive Eagle Scouts that are in the area. Our goal is to celebrate their achievement, our 100th Year Celebration and help to connect/reconnect with Scouting.
Troop Meetings
Monday, February 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Lock-in/Scout Sunday Preparation
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 8th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Scout Sunday Lock-in and Service – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th along with a service opportunity. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC. Here are the details:
Service – Meet at Scout Hut at 4:30pm. Cleanup at recycling centers.
Lock-in - Begins after the recycling service, around 6:00pm. Cost will be $5 per participant.
Dinner – We will provide pizza. Each Scout is to bring drink and any other munchies
they want.
Breakfast – To be determined at Monday’s meeting.
FUMC Service – We will attend the 8:30am and 11:10am services.
Uniform – Each Scout is to wear Full Class-A Uniform with Scout Pants.
Permission Slip: http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ScoutSunday.pdf
Perry CCC Lake Campout – We will be holding a cold weather camp on February 19th and 20th. This will be a critical campout for First Year Scouts so that they may get their cooking requirements for three meals. We’ll begin with dinner on Friday and finish with lunch on Saturday. It’s also a great campout for the older Scouts in that you’ll be needed to help teach the younger Scouts. The permission slip will be coming. Mr. Gragg and Quigley will be the leaders in charge.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Summer Camp – Never too early to be thinking about Summer Camp. We have our reservation in for the second week, which is June 13 – 19. First Year Scouts need this camp, attending the Eagle Quest activities. Older Scouts will have the opportunity to select from the array of offered merit badges.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, January 25, 2010
Council Merit Badge Fair – The second session of the merit badge fair will take place on Saturday, January 23rd. We will be leaving the Scout Hut at 08:00am sharp, so please be prompt. Also, remember the following
1. Eat breakfast before departure
2. Bring a sack lunch
3. Review your MB requirements online if possible
4. Bring note paper, pen/pencil, etc.
Merit Badge Lost & Found – The following items were left behind by one or more of our Scouts that participated in the first week of the Council Merit Badge Fair. These will be at the Scout Hut on Monday.
Class B Shirt – Currently at the Scout Hut
Communications/Citizen In the Community MB’s – My apologies if any of you missed the last board meeting due to my communication issues. There will be another opportunity to attend the Stillwater School Board Meeting that will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Here are the details:
1. The School Board Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. The meeting is held in the Board of Education Building at 314 S. Lewis.
2. You may either show up at the BoE Building at 6:15 or come to the Scout Hut at 6:00pm and Mr. Gragg will get you to the meeting.
3. We will attend only one hour of the meeting, leaving at 7:30pm. Parents will need to pick up their Scouts at the BoE Building.
Note: To keep meeting disruption down, we will plan to have all attending Scouts remain in the meeting room until 7:30 so that we may all leave at once.
4. Scouts must be in Full Class A uniform.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will begin a signup on Monday for Scouts to help with the banquet. This banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts to assist with setup, table bussing, etc. The event starts at 6:00pm and will most likely last until after 9:00pm. Those of us providing service will be needed starting at 5:00pm through to approximately 10:00pm. We till take sign-ups for hour blocks as well as the full night.
Please help to get the word out about this event. We want to get to all active and inactive Eagle Scouts that are in the area. Our goal is to celebrate their achievement, our 100th Year Celebration and help to connect/reconnect with Scouting.
Troop Meetings
Monday, January 25th
Committee Meeting 6:00pm
Scouts Needing Boards of Review need to be available by 6:30pm
Board of Education Meeting
Knot Tying
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Lock-in Preparation
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. Check this link to see an image of the shirt:
http://www.cimarronbsa.org/eskimojoes.htm
Scout Sunday Lock-in – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC on Sunday the 7th at 8:30am and 11:10am.
Several Scouts are in need of a campout to satisfy their cooking requirements for First Class. We can do this a couple of different ways. We can either plan a February campout during the weekend of the 20th or plan to cook three meals during the lock-in. If we do it during the lock-in, we need to consider whether we start at lunch on Saturday with a cooked meal. Given timing, we need to make this decision no later than our meeting on Monday, February 25th.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
1. Eat breakfast before departure
2. Bring a sack lunch
3. Review your MB requirements online if possible
4. Bring note paper, pen/pencil, etc.
Merit Badge Lost & Found – The following items were left behind by one or more of our Scouts that participated in the first week of the Council Merit Badge Fair. These will be at the Scout Hut on Monday.
Class B Shirt – Currently at the Scout Hut
Communications/Citizen In the Community MB’s – My apologies if any of you missed the last board meeting due to my communication issues. There will be another opportunity to attend the Stillwater School Board Meeting that will be held on Tuesday, February 9th. Here are the details:
1. The School Board Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. The meeting is held in the Board of Education Building at 314 S. Lewis.
2. You may either show up at the BoE Building at 6:15 or come to the Scout Hut at 6:00pm and Mr. Gragg will get you to the meeting.
3. We will attend only one hour of the meeting, leaving at 7:30pm. Parents will need to pick up their Scouts at the BoE Building.
Note: To keep meeting disruption down, we will plan to have all attending Scouts remain in the meeting room until 7:30 so that we may all leave at once.
4. Scouts must be in Full Class A uniform.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will begin a signup on Monday for Scouts to help with the banquet. This banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts to assist with setup, table bussing, etc. The event starts at 6:00pm and will most likely last until after 9:00pm. Those of us providing service will be needed starting at 5:00pm through to approximately 10:00pm. We till take sign-ups for hour blocks as well as the full night.
Please help to get the word out about this event. We want to get to all active and inactive Eagle Scouts that are in the area. Our goal is to celebrate their achievement, our 100th Year Celebration and help to connect/reconnect with Scouting.
Troop Meetings
Monday, January 25th
Committee Meeting 6:00pm
Scouts Needing Boards of Review need to be available by 6:30pm
Board of Education Meeting
Knot Tying
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Lock-in Preparation
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. Check this link to see an image of the shirt:
http://www.cimarronbsa.org/eskimojoes.htm
Scout Sunday Lock-in – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC on Sunday the 7th at 8:30am and 11:10am.
Several Scouts are in need of a campout to satisfy their cooking requirements for First Class. We can do this a couple of different ways. We can either plan a February campout during the weekend of the 20th or plan to cook three meals during the lock-in. If we do it during the lock-in, we need to consider whether we start at lunch on Saturday with a cooked meal. Given timing, we need to make this decision no later than our meeting on Monday, February 25th.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Scout Notes Correction - Committee Meeting
Please note that the Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, January 25th. We will begin at 6:00pm. Any Scouts needing a Board of Review will need to be ready, in full Class A uniform by 6:30pm. All adult leaders and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, January 18, 2010
Council Merit Badge Fair – The second session of the merit badge fair will take place on Saturday, January 23rd. We will be leaving the Scout Hut at 08:00am sharp, so please be prompt. Also, remember the following
1. Eat breakfast before departure
2. Bring a sack lunch
3. Review your MB requirements online if possible
4. Bring note paper, pen/pencil, etc.
Merit Badge Lost & Found – The following items were left behind by one or more of our Scouts that participated in the first week of the Council Merit Badge Fair. These will be at the Scout Hut on Monday.
Red Backpack
Class B Shirt
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will begin a signup for Scouts to help with the banquet this banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts to assist with setup, table bussing, etc. The event starts at 6:00pm and will most likely last until after 9:00pm. Those of us providing service will be needed starting at 5:00pm through to approximately 10:00pm. We till take sign-ups for hour blocks as well as the full night.
Please help to get the word out about this event. We want to get to all active and inactive Eagle Scouts that are in the area. Our goal is to celebrate their achievement, our 100th Year Celebration and help to connect/reconnect with Scouting.
Troop Meetings
Monday, January 18th
Committee Meeting 6:00pm
Scouts Needing Boards of Review need to be available by 6:30pm
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Monday, January 25th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Council Merit Badge University – See the note above. It you’re not yet signed up and wish to attend the second week, please check the below permission slip for details:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/MeritBadgeUniversity.pdf
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. Check this link to see an image of the shirt:
http://www.cimarronbsa.org/eskimojoes.htm
Scout Sunday Lock-in – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC on Sunday the 7th at 8:30am and 11:10am.
Several Scouts are in need of a campout to satisfy their cooking requirements for First Class. We can do this a couple of different ways. We can either plan a February campout during the weekend of the 20th or plan to cook three meals during the lock-in. If we do it during the lock-in, we need to consider whether we start at lunch on Saturday with a cooked meal. Given timing, we need to make this decision no later than our meeting on Monday.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
1. Eat breakfast before departure
2. Bring a sack lunch
3. Review your MB requirements online if possible
4. Bring note paper, pen/pencil, etc.
Merit Badge Lost & Found – The following items were left behind by one or more of our Scouts that participated in the first week of the Council Merit Badge Fair. These will be at the Scout Hut on Monday.
Red Backpack
Class B Shirt
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – We will begin a signup for Scouts to help with the banquet this banquet that will be held on Friday, February 12th. We’ll need Scouts to assist with setup, table bussing, etc. The event starts at 6:00pm and will most likely last until after 9:00pm. Those of us providing service will be needed starting at 5:00pm through to approximately 10:00pm. We till take sign-ups for hour blocks as well as the full night.
Please help to get the word out about this event. We want to get to all active and inactive Eagle Scouts that are in the area. Our goal is to celebrate their achievement, our 100th Year Celebration and help to connect/reconnect with Scouting.
Troop Meetings
Monday, January 18th
Committee Meeting 6:00pm
Scouts Needing Boards of Review need to be available by 6:30pm
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Monday, January 25th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Council Merit Badge University – See the note above. It you’re not yet signed up and wish to attend the second week, please check the below permission slip for details:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/MeritBadgeUniversity.pdf
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. Check this link to see an image of the shirt:
http://www.cimarronbsa.org/eskimojoes.htm
Scout Sunday Lock-in – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC on Sunday the 7th at 8:30am and 11:10am.
Several Scouts are in need of a campout to satisfy their cooking requirements for First Class. We can do this a couple of different ways. We can either plan a February campout during the weekend of the 20th or plan to cook three meals during the lock-in. If we do it during the lock-in, we need to consider whether we start at lunch on Saturday with a cooked meal. Given timing, we need to make this decision no later than our meeting on Monday.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom and Robin Clower have volunteered to be a Rangers for one or more of the treks. Given their Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with them as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slips and ranger applications may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
As noted above, we will also be holding seminars during our regular meetings to discuss backpacking techniques, equipment, protocol, etc.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, January 11, 2010
Christmas/New Year’s – I’m hopeful that everyone had a great Christmas and New Year’s. Check the Troop Website for pictures of our Troop Christmas Party.
Council Merit Badge Fair – The first session of the merit badge fair will take place on Saturday, January 9th. We will be leaving the Scout Hut at 08:00am sharp, so please be prompt. Also, remember the following
1. Eat breakfast before departure
2. Bring a sack lunch
3. Review your MB requirements online if possible
4. Bring note paper, pen/pencil, etc.
Troop Finances – We’re in the process of closing the books on 2009 as well as rechartering for 2010. If you’re delinquent on dues or Popcorn monies, be aware that you will be receiving a notice shortly. Remember, the fees that we charge help to pay for our chartering, rank and merit badges, equipment, etc.
Troop Meetings
Monday, January 11th
Knot Tying
Rank Advancement
Monday, January 18th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Council Merit Badge University – See the note above. It you’re not yet signed up and wish to attend the second week, please check the below permission slip for details:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/MeritBadgeUniversity.pdf
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. Check this link to see an image of the shirt:
http://www.cimarronbsa.org/eskimojoes.htm
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – Planning is underway for a gala that will bring together all of the Eagle Scouts that reside within Pawnee Bill District. The purpose will be to honor and reconnect these Scouters. The event will be held at the FUMC Family Life Center on February 12th. Mr. Koemel is serving as a member of the steering committee. Our Scouts will serve at the function in some capacity.
Scout Sunday Lock-in – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC on Sunday the 7th at 8:30am and 11:10am. Details of the lock-in will be worked out in the coming week or so to determine if we include a dinner on Saturday evening or not. Stay tuned.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom has volunteered to be a Ranger for one of the treks. Given his Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with him as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slip may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Council Merit Badge Fair – The first session of the merit badge fair will take place on Saturday, January 9th. We will be leaving the Scout Hut at 08:00am sharp, so please be prompt. Also, remember the following
1. Eat breakfast before departure
2. Bring a sack lunch
3. Review your MB requirements online if possible
4. Bring note paper, pen/pencil, etc.
Troop Finances – We’re in the process of closing the books on 2009 as well as rechartering for 2010. If you’re delinquent on dues or Popcorn monies, be aware that you will be receiving a notice shortly. Remember, the fees that we charge help to pay for our chartering, rank and merit badges, equipment, etc.
Troop Meetings
Monday, January 11th
Knot Tying
Rank Advancement
Monday, January 18th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Council Merit Badge University – See the note above. It you’re not yet signed up and wish to attend the second week, please check the below permission slip for details:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/MeritBadgeUniversity.pdf
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. Check this link to see an image of the shirt:
http://www.cimarronbsa.org/eskimojoes.htm
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – Planning is underway for a gala that will bring together all of the Eagle Scouts that reside within Pawnee Bill District. The purpose will be to honor and reconnect these Scouters. The event will be held at the FUMC Family Life Center on February 12th. Mr. Koemel is serving as a member of the steering committee. Our Scouts will serve at the function in some capacity.
Scout Sunday Lock-in – We will be holding a lock-in at the Scout Hut on Saturday, February 6th. We’ll then participate in the two church services at the FUMC on Sunday the 7th at 8:30am and 11:10am. Details of the lock-in will be worked out in the coming week or so to determine if we include a dinner on Saturday evening or not. Stay tuned.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom has volunteered to be a Ranger for one of the treks. Given his Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with him as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slip may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Check the following link for the Ouachita Information Packet that’s published by the Planning Committee:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaNote2010.pdf
Also, there should be shirts and jackets available. The Planning Committee is currently in the process of reviewing designs and options, so stay tuned.
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Scout Notes - Monday, December 21, 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to each of you and your families. I’m hopeful that each of you enjoyed our 2009 adventures and I look forward to what 2010 holds for each of us.
Council Merit Badge Fair – Registration and permission slips for the MB Fair are due on Monday, December 21st. See below for the link to our website for more information.
Troop Meetings
Monday, December 21st
Christmas Party
Monday, December 28th
No Meeting – Christmas Break
Monday, January 4th
No Meeting – Christmas Break
Upcoming Activities
Christmas Party – We will hold our annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 21st. Please make sure you’re signed up to bring treats. Also, remember to bring a wrapped gift for our “Dirty Santa” exchange. The more outrageous the gift, the better.
Remember: All family members are welcome!
Council Merit Badge University – The Council MBU is set for January 9th and 23rd in Enid. We are taking sign-ups and will be taking one of the FUMC vans for transportation. The permission slip as well as the offered MB’s can be found on our website or at the following address:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/MeritBadgeUniversity.pdf
Please return the permission slip and the MB selection sheet no later than Monday, December 21st. If you can bring it earlier, do so as the 21st will be a little crazy with the Christmas Party.
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. What a great Christmas gift idea.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – Planning is about to begin for a gala that will bring together all of the Eagle Scouts that reside within Pawnee Bill District. The purpose will be to honor and reconnect these Scouters. The event will be held at the FUMC Family Life Center on February 5th. Mr. Koemel will serve as a member of the steering committee. Our Scouts will serve at the function in some capacity.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom has volunteered to be a Ranger for one of the treks. Given his Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with him as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slip may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Council Merit Badge Fair – Registration and permission slips for the MB Fair are due on Monday, December 21st. See below for the link to our website for more information.
Troop Meetings
Monday, December 21st
Christmas Party
Monday, December 28th
No Meeting – Christmas Break
Monday, January 4th
No Meeting – Christmas Break
Upcoming Activities
Christmas Party – We will hold our annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 21st. Please make sure you’re signed up to bring treats. Also, remember to bring a wrapped gift for our “Dirty Santa” exchange. The more outrageous the gift, the better.
Remember: All family members are welcome!
Council Merit Badge University – The Council MBU is set for January 9th and 23rd in Enid. We are taking sign-ups and will be taking one of the FUMC vans for transportation. The permission slip as well as the offered MB’s can be found on our website or at the following address:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/MeritBadgeUniversity.pdf
Please return the permission slip and the MB selection sheet no later than Monday, December 21st. If you can bring it earlier, do so as the 21st will be a little crazy with the Christmas Party.
Eskimo Joe’s Scouting Adventure – The shirts are now in and available at Eskimo Joe’s Clothes. What a great Christmas gift idea.
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – Planning is about to begin for a gala that will bring together all of the Eagle Scouts that reside within Pawnee Bill District. The purpose will be to honor and reconnect these Scouters. The event will be held at the FUMC Family Life Center on February 5th. Mr. Koemel will serve as a member of the steering committee. Our Scouts will serve at the function in some capacity.
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. The cost of the trek will be $70 per Scout. $10 will cover our transportation costs and $60 will go for the food, park fees, etc. There will also be a Shakedown for all first timers, and rangers, that will cost $10 per Scout. The Shakedown will take place on February 27-28 at Lake McMurtry.
Mason Strom has volunteered to be a Ranger for one of the treks. Given his Philmont experience, I would recommend signing up with him as you’ll have a great experience.
The permission slip may be found on the Troop website:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/OuachitaTrek.pdf
Other
Scout Notes on Blog – Each week I post the Scout Notes on our Troop Blog. If you’re not able to access your e:Mail, but have access to the Internet, you may link into our blog for the latest notes. Just navigate to our Troop website at www.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
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