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