Troop 398 News - May 14

SUMMER CAMP
June 7 thru 14.  We will find out our report time on May 28th. Only two troop meetings left before Summer Camp! Lots left to do.
 
PHYSICAL EXAMS
Anyone who needs a physical must have the new BSA Health Form with Section A completed and signed by a parent. Dr. Galloway will be at the troop meeting on May 18th to give Summer Camp Physicals. This is the last one scheduled for a troop meeting. All physicals for anyone going to Summer Camp must be turned in to Mrs. Daniels by May 27th so they can be turned in at the Ten Day Out Meeting on May 28th.
 
 SWIM TESTS
The last BSA Swim tests will be given at SportsCom by Mr. Doliana from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on May 28.  Pool admission is $2.00 for youths and $3.00 for adults.  All registered members of the troop must attempt the Swim Test.  You don't have to sign up just be there!  Anyone who has not taken the swim test prior to camp will take it on Sunday, June 7th at Camp Boxwell.
 
FEES
Fees are due on Monday May 18th – we have to pay the balance to council at the Ten Day Out Meeting on May 28th .  See Mr. Holtman.
 
MOSQUITO NETS
Sign up at the troop meeting or email Mr. Warren for a mosquito net (the tents at summer camp do not have nets). Cost is about $10. We should have them by the June 1st meeting.
 
KEY DATES
May 15 -17 Adult Whitewater Training Part 1 at Camp Boxwell
May 18 Complete Summer Camp Physicals & Pay balance of fees
May 23  Flag Placement at Stones River Battlefield and at Medical Center Parkway
May 25  Memorial Day  No Troop Meeting
May 28 Last BSA Swim Test prior to Camp at SportsCom
              Summer Camp Ten Day Out Meeting at MT Council (Only Mr. Ervin to attend)
May 29 - 31 OA Spring Ordeal at Camp Boxwell
                     Adult Whitewater Training Part 2 at Hiwassee River
June 7 – 13 Summer Camp
June 8  No Troop Meeting  Summer Camp
June 14 Eagle Court of Honor for Brandon Ray at 2:00 PM at the Riverdale High School Band Room
June 15 Planning Meeting – only Troop leadership attends
July 4 Fund Raiser at the Eagle's Nest before MTSU fireworks
July 4 – July 16 High Adventure Canoe Trip to Bissett  (dates subject to change based on transportation)
July 12 – 18 National Youth Leadership Training
July 18 Camp out at Smyrna Air Base
July 31 – Aug 2 BSA Youth Whitewater Paddling Clinic
Aug 7 – 9  OA Conclave
Aug 14 – 16 Troop Whitewater Weekend at the Hiwassee River
                      OA Fall Ordeal at Camp Boxwell
Aug 28 – 30 Adult Wood Badge Session # 1

Bissett Trip Meeting - May 11 6:15PM

I just realized that I forgot to include in the newsletter that there will be a meeting of all confirmed and standby members of the crew going to Bissett this summer at 6:15 PM this Monday night, May 11 at the Eagle's Nest. Sorry about the late notification - please make it if you can. 

 

July 4 – 15. Based on recent communications, I have updated our trip roster. Please review this for changes – several from the standby list have been moved onto the trip roster.  Please get with Mr. Holtman if you have not made your $250 payment.

 

Trip Roster (Let Mr. Warren know if your plans have changed)

Names (Listed in the order you signed up)

Scouts Under 21:

 

1        Jimmy Mansfield

2        Jared Dix

3        Thomas Simmons

JT Waldron (Withdrew)

4        Reed Spivey

5        Josh Perkins

      Thomas Dugan (Withdrew)

6        Asher Paxton

7        Cristian Quiterio

8        Parker Sherer

      Justin Jones (Withdrew)

Alex Galloway (Withdrew)

           Michael Dodson (Withdrew)

9    Sidney Roy

10    Josh Meyer

11     Drew Hinds

      Alex Riner (Withdrew)

12  Brandyn Whitaker

 

Standbys     

 

Adults 21 and over:

1        Dennis Harden

2        Gore Ervin

Brian Ervin (Withdrew)

3        Hal Taylor

4        Mike Warren

5        Rick Mansfield

6        Steve Dix

7        Tom Falana

8        Everett Simmons

9        David Spivey

10     Jane Paxton (Added Back)

 

Standbys

      11    Chantal Quiterio (Added Back)

12    Patrick Horne

13    Dorsey Horne

14    John Meyer

15    Gary Whitaker

Troop 398 News - May 7

THIS SATURDAY!!
We plan to meet at the Eagle's Nest to do some house cleaning and possibly start loading the trailer for summer Camp. We could use 4 to 5 older scouts or adults to help out.  We will meet at the Eagle's Nest at 9:00 AM on Saturday.
 
The following is a flyer for a separate event this Saturday.  We will not participate officially as a troop, but this is a very worthwhile service project and they need a lot of help.

The Trail of Tears Activities & Civic Service Committee Presents Conservation Day, Saturday May 9, 2009 1300 Hours (1:00 PM)Till …
All participants (youth and adults) must submit a properly signed form.
All Troops that can assist rally at the Stones River National Battlefield at the visitor center.  Our job BUILD A NEW TRAIL !   That's right, I said a new course/trail for the Battlefield. Due to the tornado a large section of the existing trail is now been deemed closed. Each scout and adult has the chance to do something that will have a deep impact for scouts, visitors, and "notch out" a piece of history in the process. This will be hot dirty work. Bring your gloves, tools and lots of water!

PLANNING MEETING
Next Monday's meeting will be a planning meeting. Troop leadership will attend a PLC at 7:00 PM.  There will also be a Troop Committee Meeting and a Asst SM Roundtable. If you are not involved in one of these activities – enjoy a night off!

SUMMER CAMP PHYSICAL EXAMS
Anyone who needs a physical must have the new BSA Health Form with Section A completed and signed by a parent. Dr. Galloway will be at the troop meeting on May 18th to give Summer Camp Physicals.
 
SUMMER CAMP SWIM TESTS
BSA Swim tests will be given at SportsCom by Mr. Doliana from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on the following Thursdays: April 30, May 7, May 14, and May 28.  There will be no testing on May 21st. Pool admission is $2.00 for youths and $3.00 for adults.  All registered members of the troop must attempt the Swim Test. Please sign up for the night you plan to attend.
 
TIME IS RUNNING OUT IF YOU WANT TO ENROLL IN THIS SCHOOL!!!!
Seventh Annual Youth Whitewater Paddling School  ----  Middle Tennessee Council, BSA is hosting its Seventh Annual, "Youth Whitewater Paddling School."
When: August 1st and 2nd, 2009  (check-in July 31st at Gee Creek Campground)  
Where: Gee Creek Campground in Delano, TN and the Hiwassee River in Reliance, TN
Cost:
School Cost per Scout**:   $50 ** $50 fee includes camping, food, equiment, & school fees.
Application/Payment Deadline
Payment must be made at time of application. Deadline for all paperwork and fees - JULY 01, 2009

Do you have Question? Contact us by email:whitewaterschool@yahoo.com

Troop News - May 3

We will have a regular troop meeting on Monday, May 4th.  Dr. Galloway will be available to do Camp physicals. Please remember to bring your BSA Health Form with Section A completed and signed by a parent.

Monday, May 11 will be a planning meeting. Troop leaders should plan to attend the PLC at 7:00 PM.

We will have a Bissett crew meeting prior to the PLC at 6:15 PM. 

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