Special Note – These past two weeks I’ve heard a number of building rumors about our BSA Council. At first, like many rumors, I tend to brush them off as mere hearsay. They hit a peak, however, this past weekend when my son made me aware that there was an active Facebook page that was raising concerns. (BTW, he’s a college student in Arkansas) Cutting to the chase, I called Bobby Schultz, our Scout Executive in Enid. We discussed the rumors and ended the call with his commitment to issue a letter talking to the various points in question. If you click on the below link, you’ll find a copy of the letter that I received to day. It addresses Summer Camp, the Council Banquet and Scout Day at OSU.
http://www.bsatroop818.com/BobbySchultz.pdf
In the end, as Bobby states, please remember that all that we do is for the Scouts. Change isn’t always popular, but I like to think that Council has the best interest of our Scouts in mind.
Troop Meetings
Monday, March 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Shakedown Debrief/Recovery
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 8th
Knot Tying
Ouachita Planning
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
Ouachita Trek – The 31st Annual Ouachita Trek will take place on March 13 – 17. Registrations are in, so we’ll spend the next couple of weeks in preparation.
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.bsatrooop818.com and look for the blog link in the lower left corner.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, February 22, 2010
Troop Meetings
Monday, February 22nd
Knot Tying
Perry CCC Campout Recovery
Backpack Fitting – Ouachita Backpackers
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Shakedown Debrief/Recovery
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
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 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?
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.
Monday, February 22nd
Knot Tying
Perry CCC Campout Recovery
Backpack Fitting – Ouachita Backpackers
Rank Advancement
Monday, March 1st
Knot Tying
Ouachita Shakedown Debrief/Recovery
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
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 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?
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, February 10, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, February 15, 2010
Centennial Eagle Scout Banquet – This will be held on Friday, February 12th. Thank you to those of you that signed up to help. Each of you should have received a reminder. Below are the slots.
1:00pm – 2:00pm Setup
5:30pm – 6:30pm Registration
8:30pm – 9:30pm Cleanup
Troop Meetings
Monday, February 15th
Knot Tying
Meal/Campout Planning – Perry CCC Campout
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 22nd
Knot Tying
Backpack Fitting – Ouachita Backpackers
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
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 Mr. 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 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?
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.
1:00pm – 2:00pm Setup
5:30pm – 6:30pm Registration
8:30pm – 9:30pm Cleanup
Troop Meetings
Monday, February 15th
Knot Tying
Meal/Campout Planning – Perry CCC Campout
Ouachita Backpacking Demos
Rank Advancement
Monday, February 22nd
Knot Tying
Backpack Fitting – Ouachita Backpackers
Rank Advancement
Upcoming Activities
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 Mr. 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 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?
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, February 4, 2010
Scout Notes - Monday, February 8, 2010
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?
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?
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