Troop 398 News - Oct 22

October Camp Out
We will participate in the Trail of Tears District Camporee this weekend, Oct. 23 – 25 at Smyrna Air Base. We will leave the Eagle's Nest at 5:30 PM. Plan to eat supper prior to that – we will not stop enroute. We should be back on Sunday by 11:30 AM. Cost is $20 which includes food and a camporee patch. We will be constructing a catapult in order top enter the water balloon tossing competition. We will form into patrols for cooking. Food will be provided for the patrols. Plan to attend – this ought to be a lot of fun.

DIRECTIONS:  From Murfreesboro, Travel North West on Hwy 41 and exit on Nissan Blvd (Hwy 102) and follow it to the Airport entrance.  Exit off Sam Ridley, Hwy 266 left onto Fitzhugh Boulevard at signs to Airport and Tennessee Army National Guard Training Center.  Go to guard gate, show photo ID, Identify yourself as a member or guest of Boy Scout Troop 398 , Trail of Tears district and ask for directions to Training Areas 6 & 7.  From North of Smyrna, travel South East on Hwy 41 through Smyrna to Sam Ridley Parkway.  Exit to the Airport.

Popcorn Sales
Last chance to turn in your orders to Mrs. Hopkins will be this Monday, Oct. 26th. Popcorn pick up will be on November 14th.

Bell Buckle Craft Fair
Many thanks to everyone who turned out to help this weekend. Due to the bad weather, we didn't do as well as we hoped, but we learned a lot for next year.

Troop Planning Meeting
Next Monday, October 26th will be a Troop Planning Meeting. Troop leaders and adult leaders need to attend.

Eagle Service Project
On Saturday, October 31st I will be working on my Eagle Scout Project at the Hope Christian Center, 1325 Wenlon Drive. We will begin working at 8 AM and will finish about 3 PM. Lunch will be provided.  We will be working on repairing a deck, and building a basketball and 4-square court.  I'd appreciate help from anyone who can make it.

Thanks,
Will Ramsey

November Camp Out
This will be a backpacking camp out November 20-22. We will hike and camp at Savage Gulf.  Back packs can be checked out from the troop. A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board.

KEY DATES
Oct 23-25                    District Camporee
Nov  14                       Food Drive and Popcorn Pickup
Nov 20-22                   Troop Backpacking Campout – Savage Gulf
Dec 13                         Eagle Court of Honor – Patrick Horne 2:00 PM
Dec 18-20                   Christmas Camp Out/Family Feast – Short Mountain
June 13-18                   Summer Camp, Camp Stahlman, Boxwell Reservation
July 2-17                      Philmont High Adventure Trek