Pictures – There are pictures on the Troop Website for the following events: Council MB Fair, Scout Sunday and Mulch Madness. Go to the Camping Pics icon at the home page to find the pictures.
Camping Philosophy – Going forward, we’re going to encourage the Scouts to take a backpack on all campouts, except long-term camps like Summer Camp. The goal is to get the Scouts used to packing a pack so that they’re ready for our hiking adventures. These may be checked out from the Troop.
Knot Tying – Many Boy Scout Troops are losing their ability to effectively tie knots. Some of this is due to the gear that we have that doesn’t require as much knot knowledge as was needed in the past. Regardless, knot tying is very important. To this end, we need everyone to bring their length of rope to Monday’s meeting as we’re going to begin tying knots again, at least one per meeting. If you don’t have a rope, we’ll issue another. Also, this rope will become part of your uniform, worn through your right shoulder loop and under your arm.
Troop Meetings
Monday, April 5th
Knot Tying
Rank Advancement
Monday, April 12th
Knot Tying
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Please come in your Class B Uniform and meet at the East Main Entrance. Parking is permitted, but at a cost of $0.25 per hour for those parents that stay. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Climbing Waiver Form: For the climbing activity, we must also provide a signed waiver and release for each participant. Please use the link below to print out the waiver and have your Scout bring it to the Colvin Center on Saturday. For those that forget, we will have some blank copies that may be signed as you drop your son off. Here is the link:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ClimbingWaiver.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. If you’ve not turned your permission slip in, please complete as soon as possible as we may still be able to accommodate you:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, March 29, 2010
Mulch Madness – We will be delivering Mulch for the FUMC on Saturday, March 27th. We will begin deliveries at 09:00am, so please arrive a little earlier. We will meet in the parking lot of the Family Life Center. Please wear your Class B Uniform and bring work gloves. We will be using the Troop Trailer for the deliveries.
We really need Troop participation in this event to help support our charter organization. Service hours will also be recorded for rank advancement.
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th to celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouts. All Scouts and family members are welcome to attend. Also, each Scout is asked to bring some goodies and snacks for the celebration after the COH.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 29th
Court of Honor (Parents and Family are Encouraged to Attend)
Monday, April 5th
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
OA Fellowship – Order of the Arrow members wishing to attend the Fellowship from March 26 – 28, please let Mr. Southwick know so that transportation may be arranged. The 820 van is departing at 6:00pm on Friday and we should be able to join that group.
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th.
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
Life to Eagle Workshop – There will be a workshop for all Scouts that are the rank of Life to help them prepare for their journey to Eagle. This is a great workshop that should be attended by the Scouts and their parents to ensure complete understanding of what’s required. This session will be held in the Scout Hut on Tuesday at 7:00pm and will be taught by Dr. Dillwith.
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Please come in your Class B Uniform and meet at the East Main Entrance. Parking is permitted, but at a cost of $0.25 per hour for those parents that stay. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. Permission slips are due no later than Monday, April 29th to guarantee our slot, so don’t delay. Here’s the link to the permission slip:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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?
We really need Troop participation in this event to help support our charter organization. Service hours will also be recorded for rank advancement.
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th to celebrate the accomplishments of our Scouts. All Scouts and family members are welcome to attend. Also, each Scout is asked to bring some goodies and snacks for the celebration after the COH.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 29th
Court of Honor (Parents and Family are Encouraged to Attend)
Monday, April 5th
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
OA Fellowship – Order of the Arrow members wishing to attend the Fellowship from March 26 – 28, please let Mr. Southwick know so that transportation may be arranged. The 820 van is departing at 6:00pm on Friday and we should be able to join that group.
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th.
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
Life to Eagle Workshop – There will be a workshop for all Scouts that are the rank of Life to help them prepare for their journey to Eagle. This is a great workshop that should be attended by the Scouts and their parents to ensure complete understanding of what’s required. This session will be held in the Scout Hut on Tuesday at 7:00pm and will be taught by Dr. Dillwith.
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Please come in your Class B Uniform and meet at the East Main Entrance. Parking is permitted, but at a cost of $0.25 per hour for those parents that stay. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. Permission slips are due no later than Monday, April 29th to guarantee our slot, so don’t delay. Here’s the link to the permission slip:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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, March 18, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, March 22, 2010
Ouachita Trek Pictures – Pictures are on our website. Go to the main page and click on the link. Or, use the link below. Note that I’ve combined pictures from the Shakedown and the Trek.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/CampingPictures&Pages/2010OuachitaShakedown/index.html
Ouachita Trek Cleanup – Please return all gear that was checked out for the Ouachita Trek. Please ensure that all items are clean, dry and ready to go back into our storage areas. These items include: Tents, Rain Gear, Backpacks, Pack Covers, Stoves, Gas Bottles, Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Nalgene Bottles, Clothing, etc.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 22nd
Committee Meeting – 6:00pm (All Parents are Encouraged to Attend)
Troop Officer Elections
Knot Tying
Ouachita Recovery
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 29th
Court of Honor
Upcoming Activities
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th.
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. Permission slips are due no later than Monday, April 29th to guarantee our slot, so don’t delay. Here’s the link to the permission slip:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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?
http://www.bsatroop818.com/CampingPictures&Pages/2010OuachitaShakedown/index.html
Ouachita Trek Cleanup – Please return all gear that was checked out for the Ouachita Trek. Please ensure that all items are clean, dry and ready to go back into our storage areas. These items include: Tents, Rain Gear, Backpacks, Pack Covers, Stoves, Gas Bottles, Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Pads, Nalgene Bottles, Clothing, etc.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 22nd
Committee Meeting – 6:00pm (All Parents are Encouraged to Attend)
Troop Officer Elections
Knot Tying
Ouachita Recovery
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 29th
Court of Honor
Upcoming Activities
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th.
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. Permission slips are due no later than Monday, April 29th to guarantee our slot, so don’t delay. Here’s the link to the permission slip:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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?
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, March 15, 2010
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 15th
No Meeting Due to the Ouachita Trek
Monday, March 22nd
Committee Meeting – 6:00pm
Troop Officer Elections
Knot Tying
Ouachita Recovery
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 29th
Court of Honor
Upcoming Activities
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. Our group will be leaving from the Scout Hut at 07:00am on Saturday, March 13th. Arrive by 6:30 so that we can pack and be on the road by 7:00am. Some things to remember:
Saturday Lunch – Bring a sack lunch for Saturday. We will stop for gas along the way if you want to pick something up from the convenience store. Yeah, those wieners on the rotisserie are calling….
Personal Food – You may bring food to consume in the van on the way to and from the trek, but don’t bring it on the trail. Also, please don’t trash the vehicles.
Uniform – You must wear your Class A for travel. Some of the attending parents aren’t registered leaders, so they will get a bye.
Post-Trail Clothing – Bring a small bag or backpack with a change of clothes after coming off the trail. You will also want to use this bag to store your Class A while trekking. Our van may be used to ferry crews to the trail, so we can’t have it trashed out with our stuff. Also, there may be showers available at base camp, so bring a towel.
Saturday - Final Shake – If you didn’t bring your backpack to Monday’s meeting, we need you at the Hut at 6:15am to perform a final shake of your pack.
Coffee – If you’re a coffee drinker, I suggest that you bring some individual packets of the instant coffee. Some of the breakfasts will include hot chocolate.
Equipment List – Use the below link to see a list of the minimally required items for the trek. You may bring other items depending upon your comfort level. Remember, you must carry what you bring.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/OuachitaGearList.pdf
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th. For those of you wanting to purchase mulch, please follow the below link to their order form. Orders will be accepted through March 15th.
http://www.fumcstw.org/mulchmad10.pdf
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. Permission slips are due no later than Monday, April 29th to guarantee our slot, so don’t delay. Here’s the link to the permission slip:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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?
Troop website: www.bsatroop818.com
Monday, March 15th
No Meeting Due to the Ouachita Trek
Monday, March 22nd
Committee Meeting – 6:00pm
Troop Officer Elections
Knot Tying
Ouachita Recovery
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 29th
Court of Honor
Upcoming Activities
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. Our group will be leaving from the Scout Hut at 07:00am on Saturday, March 13th. Arrive by 6:30 so that we can pack and be on the road by 7:00am. Some things to remember:
Saturday Lunch – Bring a sack lunch for Saturday. We will stop for gas along the way if you want to pick something up from the convenience store. Yeah, those wieners on the rotisserie are calling….
Personal Food – You may bring food to consume in the van on the way to and from the trek, but don’t bring it on the trail. Also, please don’t trash the vehicles.
Uniform – You must wear your Class A for travel. Some of the attending parents aren’t registered leaders, so they will get a bye.
Post-Trail Clothing – Bring a small bag or backpack with a change of clothes after coming off the trail. You will also want to use this bag to store your Class A while trekking. Our van may be used to ferry crews to the trail, so we can’t have it trashed out with our stuff. Also, there may be showers available at base camp, so bring a towel.
Saturday - Final Shake – If you didn’t bring your backpack to Monday’s meeting, we need you at the Hut at 6:15am to perform a final shake of your pack.
Coffee – If you’re a coffee drinker, I suggest that you bring some individual packets of the instant coffee. Some of the breakfasts will include hot chocolate.
Equipment List – Use the below link to see a list of the minimally required items for the trek. You may bring other items depending upon your comfort level. Remember, you must carry what you bring.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/OuachitaGearList.pdf
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th. For those of you wanting to purchase mulch, please follow the below link to their order form. Orders will be accepted through March 15th.
http://www.fumcstw.org/mulchmad10.pdf
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
OSU Colvin Center Rock Wall Climb – We will be climbing at the OSU Colvin Center on Saturday, April 17th from 12:45 – 3:00pm. The cost is $12 per participant. Below is the permission slip. Please get these in as soon as possible.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/ColvinClimb.pdf
Pawnee Bill District Centennial Camporee – Held from Friday, April 30th through Sunday, May 2nd. This Camporee will be a celebration of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Special events will be held, featuring historic skills from the early days of Scouting. Also, there’s a very cool patch that will be provided to each participant. The cost will be $27 per participant from the Troop. Permission slips are due no later than Monday, April 29th to guarantee our slot, so don’t delay. Here’s the link to the permission slip:
http://www.bsatroop818.com/PermissionSlips/PBDistrictCamporee2010.pdf
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?
Troop website: www.bsatroop818.com
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, March 8, 2010
North Face Tent #3 – We’re missing half of the Tent #3 that was taken on the Shakedown. Please bring this to the meeting on Monday.
Climbing at Colvin Center – Mr. Shanahan checked into the Colvin Center to see if we can arrange a time to climb on their wall. For $12 per person, with a minimum commitment of 10 people, we can reserve a two hour timeslot on a Saturday from 12:45 – 9:00pm. Based on last night’s show of hands, there’s a great deal of interest. We hope to come up with a date and time shortly and then will begin signups. Given our busy March, I anticipate that we’ll be holding this sometime in April.
Uniform Reminder – Quick reminder about when to wear your Class A vs Class B uniform:
Troop Meetings – Wear a Class A unless otherwise instructed.
Travel – While in transit, we always travel in Class A, unless otherwise instructed. This includes camping trips.
Fun Night – Class B
Work Activities – Generally we will wear Class B. If travel is required, we’ll wear our Class B under our Class A.
Special Functions/Popcorn Sales – Generally we will wear our Class A.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 8th
Troop Officer Nominations
Knot Tying
Ouachita Final Shake – Bring Your Packed Backpack
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 15th
No Meeting Due to the Ouachita Trek
Monday, March 22nd
Committee Meeting – 6:00pm
Troop Officer Elections
Knot Tying
Ouachita Recovery
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. Our group will be leaving from the Scout Hut at 07:00am on Saturday, March 13th. Some things to remember:
Saturday Lunch – Bring a sack lunch for Saturday. We will stop for gas along the way if you want to pick something up from the convenience store. Yeah, those wieners on the rotisserie are calling….
Personal Food – You may bring food to consume in the van on the way to and from the trek, but don’t bring it on the trail. Also, please don’t trash the vehicles.
Uniform – You must wear your Class A for travel. Some of the attending parents aren’t registered leaders, so they will get a bye.
Post-Trail Clothing – Bring a small bag or backpack with a change of clothes after coming off the trail. You will also want to use to store your Class A while trekking. Our van may be used to ferry crews to the trail, so we can’t have it trashed out with our stuff.
Final Shake – We request that everyone bring their packed back packs to the Troop Meeting on Monday. We want to make sure everyone has what the need. We won’t divide up the tents until we reach base camp, ensuring that everyone has a partner.
Coffee – If you’re a coffee drinker, I suggest that you bring some individual packets of the instant coffee. Some of the breakfasts will include hot chocolate.
Equipment List – Use the below link to see a list of the minimally required items for the trek. You may bring other items depending upon your comfort level. Remember, you must carry what you bring.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/OuachitaGearList.pdf
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th. For those of you wanting to purchase mulch, please follow the below link to their order form. Orders will be accepted through March 15th.
http://www.fumcstw.org/mulchmad10.pdf
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
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?
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.bsatroop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Climbing at Colvin Center – Mr. Shanahan checked into the Colvin Center to see if we can arrange a time to climb on their wall. For $12 per person, with a minimum commitment of 10 people, we can reserve a two hour timeslot on a Saturday from 12:45 – 9:00pm. Based on last night’s show of hands, there’s a great deal of interest. We hope to come up with a date and time shortly and then will begin signups. Given our busy March, I anticipate that we’ll be holding this sometime in April.
Uniform Reminder – Quick reminder about when to wear your Class A vs Class B uniform:
Troop Meetings – Wear a Class A unless otherwise instructed.
Travel – While in transit, we always travel in Class A, unless otherwise instructed. This includes camping trips.
Fun Night – Class B
Work Activities – Generally we will wear Class B. If travel is required, we’ll wear our Class B under our Class A.
Special Functions/Popcorn Sales – Generally we will wear our Class A.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 8th
Troop Officer Nominations
Knot Tying
Ouachita Final Shake – Bring Your Packed Backpack
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 15th
No Meeting Due to the Ouachita Trek
Monday, March 22nd
Committee Meeting – 6:00pm
Troop Officer Elections
Knot Tying
Ouachita Recovery
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. Our group will be leaving from the Scout Hut at 07:00am on Saturday, March 13th. Some things to remember:
Saturday Lunch – Bring a sack lunch for Saturday. We will stop for gas along the way if you want to pick something up from the convenience store. Yeah, those wieners on the rotisserie are calling….
Personal Food – You may bring food to consume in the van on the way to and from the trek, but don’t bring it on the trail. Also, please don’t trash the vehicles.
Uniform – You must wear your Class A for travel. Some of the attending parents aren’t registered leaders, so they will get a bye.
Post-Trail Clothing – Bring a small bag or backpack with a change of clothes after coming off the trail. You will also want to use to store your Class A while trekking. Our van may be used to ferry crews to the trail, so we can’t have it trashed out with our stuff.
Final Shake – We request that everyone bring their packed back packs to the Troop Meeting on Monday. We want to make sure everyone has what the need. We won’t divide up the tents until we reach base camp, ensuring that everyone has a partner.
Coffee – If you’re a coffee drinker, I suggest that you bring some individual packets of the instant coffee. Some of the breakfasts will include hot chocolate.
Equipment List – Use the below link to see a list of the minimally required items for the trek. You may bring other items depending upon your comfort level. Remember, you must carry what you bring.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/OuachitaGearList.pdf
Mulch Madness – The FUMC will be holding their annual mulch fund raiser for their “Thursday Night Community Dinner” and “Storehouse Food Pantry.” As Scouts, we’ll help to deliver the mulch on Saturday, March 27th. For those of you wanting to purchase mulch, please follow the below link to their order form. Orders will be accepted through March 15th.
http://www.fumcstw.org/mulchmad10.pdf
Court of Honor – We will be holding our Troop Court of Honor on Monday, March 29th. Scouts and their families are invited to participate as we recognize our accomplishments over the course of the past six months.
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?
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.bsatroop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
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