Troop 398 News - Mar 24

NO TROOP MEETING TONIGHT DUE TO SPRING BREAK

COURT OF HONOR
Our next Troop Court of Honor is scheduled for Monday, March 31st. Please let me know if there is an award that you should have received at the last Court of Honor but did not. Remember, this will be your last chance to sign up for summer camp for a discounted fee.-bring $25.

CUMBERLAND MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY
Cumberland MBU was cancelled March 8th due to weather - it has been rescheduled for May 10th.

CUB SCOUT CROSSOVER
The crossover planned for March 8th was cancelled due to weather concerns - it will now be held on Saturday, April 12th at Camp Boxwell.

APRIL CAMP OUT
We will camp out April 11- 13 at Camp Stahlman and participate in Beaver Day.  The District Cross Over will be held that night as well as the Order of the Arrow Tap Out. We will have our annual patrol cook off for supper on Saturday.  Mr Wiser and Mr. Perkins will come up with the rules.

LASER TAG
We have a reservation for laser tag for Friday, April 25 at Laser Quest in Nashville. We will leave the Eagles Nest about 10 PM on Friday evening and return by 7:30AM on Saturday. We will play back to back games from midnight til 6:00 AM. We will order in pizza when we get there. Cost (assuming 30 or more participants) for laser games and pizza will be approximately $35.

MAY CAMP OUT
The May camp out will be May 2 -4 at Camp Beany Elam. We plan to do rappelling on Saturday as well as work on fishing Merit Badge and land navigation requirements. Each patrol will have its own campsite and will do it's own cooking.

ADULT WHITE WATER TRAINING
I will consolidate a troop list of those who want to take the training on May 16 -18 and May 30 - June 1. I will send in one troop check for the fees. I have Pam Hamrick on the list for sure. Please email me if you are planning to go as a student.

FLAG PLACEMENT
Flag placement is scheduled for Saturday, May 24th at the Stones River National Battlefield. Put it on your calender, more details to follow.

Troop 398 News - Mar 1, 2008

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
Larry Christley has requested some help.
H.E.A.R.T. or Home Education Association of Rutherford Tennessee is seeking Boy Scouts or a Scout Troop that would be willing to put on a demonstration on Basic First Aid to a group of home school students in March. The demonstration can be on a weekend or during the week, they are flexible. Time limit is flexible but I would target an hour to two hours. They will provide location if need be.  It can be a basic overview of First Aid Required for Second Class and the First Aid Merit Badge. They really would like some hands on activities also. Maybe demonstrate and then let the children demonstrate back.   Would any of you or your boys be interested in assisting? It might make a great service project for service hours in the community as well as lay a foundation for possible future scouts.  Please let me know back as soon as possible if there is interest.
Thanks,  Larry     larry.christley@state.tn.us

SUPER BOWL FUND RAISER
The results are in, we made a little over $3,100 after expenses. Great job, every one!

MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITIES
Cumberland  --  Sat. March 8   Questions contact Mr. Horne   Dorsey.Horne@state.tn.us

OA ELECTIONS
Order of the Arrow elections were held last Monday. Those elected will be tapped out at a campfire at Camp Boxwell on Sat., April 12. It is traditional that the results of the election are not disclosed prior to the campfire. The troop will be camping at Boxwell that weekend participating in Beaver Day.

TROOP ELECTIONS
Troop elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders will be held this Monday, March 3rd. Please plan to attend this very important meeting.

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BANQUET
Gary Wiser needs adult and scout volunteers to help with this event on Friday, March 7. Scouts will receive service hour credit. Email Mr. Wiser Bratwiser@aol.com

SUMMER CAMP KICK OFF
We will have a Summer Camp Kick Off Meeting next Monday, March 10th. If you plan to attend camp, it is very important that you attend and bring a parent. This meeting will be held in the church worship center.

MARCH CAMPOUT
Our next camp out will be a backpacking trip March 14 - 16. Two destinations are being considered: Piney River and Falls Creek Falls

NO TROOP MEETING DURING SPRING BREAK
The PLC voted not to have a troop meeting on Monday, March 24th.

COURT OF HONOR
Our next Troop Court of Honor is scheduled for Monday, March 31st.

APRIL CAMPOUT, APRIL 11 - 13, CAMP STAHLMAN

MAY CAMP OUT, MAY 2 - 4, CAMP BEANY ELAM

SUMMER CAMP
Summer Camp is the second full week in June. We will depart on Sunday, June 8th and return on Friday, June 13th.  The fee this year is $150 if you register by April 1st or $170 if you register later.

BSA YOUTH WHITEWATER PADDLING WEEKEND
Here's your opportunity to get 2 days of Canoe or kayak instruction from certified whitewater instructors. Classes are limited to available equipment, so we need to get signed up right away. This is especially important if you want to sign up for kayak instruction. This will be held on the weekend of August 1st through 3rd at the Hiwassee River. To participate you must be at least 12 years old, First Class Scout, and pass the BSA Swim Test.  In addition, those who wish to kayak must have the Canoeing Merit Badge. Cost will be $45. This is not to be confused with our Troop whitewater weekend which will be held August 15 – 17.

ADULT INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BANQUET
All adult leaders and their spouses are invited to the District Banquet on Friday, March 7, 7:30 PM, at St. Marks. Several members of our troop will be receiving awards that night. The menu: steak, baked potato, salad, & dessert.  Meals are Reservation-only  No walk-ins Accepted.  Deadline for Receipt of Reservations at the Nashville Scout Office was 2/29/08, BUT WE CAN STILL GET YOU IN IF YOU LET ME KNOW RIGHT AWAY. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple . Check the district web site for a reservation form. http://www.totscouting.org/

Troop 398 has once again been asked to prepare the meal, so Gary Wiser will be needing some adult volunteers to help with meal preparation.

TRAINING
Rappelling Certification classes will be held on  March 28 - 30, April 25 - 27, Oct 24 - 26
Outdoor Leadership Skills      April 11 - 13
White Water Canoe & Kayak   May 16 -18 (Camp Boxwell) and May 30 - June 1 (Hiwassee River) See info posted on the bulletin board.
See Mr. Warren if you are interested in any of these courses.