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.
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