Troop 398 News - Nov 24

Poinsettia Orders
Mrs. Sherer would appreciate it if you could get your orders in to her by this Friday, so she can call them in before she goes out of town. However, she can call them in Sunday night at the absolute latest.  The best way to send in your order is by email: CpaAU@aol.com or fax: 615-896-8035. You can try her cell phone 618-0569, but she may not have service over the weekend.

Laser Tag
We have reserved Laser Quest in Nashville on Friday night, Feb 12, 2010 from 11:30 PM till 6:00 AM on Sat. Morning. Be sure to add that date to your calendar.

November Backpacking Trip
We had a great trip with 44 participants! The Philmont crews had a chance to get a feel for what they need to do to get ready for next summer and the first timers got some valuable experience and a taste of what backpacking is all about. As always, lots of stories and good food around the camp fire. The weather was great for the most part with a chilly Friday night and enough rain on Sunday to remind us to "Be Prepared". Remember to turn in any troop equipment you were carrying.

Troop Court of Honor
Our Troop Court of Honor will be 7:00 PM Monday, Dec. 7^th in the St. Mark's Worship Center. Be sure to get SM Conference and Board of Review finished at the Troop Meeting on Nov. 30.  Check with Mr. Perkins to make sure he has entered your advancement in the computer.

KEY DATES
2009
Nov 29                       Absolute last date to turn in Poinsettia Orders
Dec 7                          Troop Court of Honor/ Popcorn Money Due
Dec 13                       Eagle Court of Honor – Patrick Horne 2:00 PM
Dec 18-20                  Christmas Camp Out/Family Feast – Short Mountain
Dec 21                       Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only)
Dec 28                       No Troop Meeting

2010
Jan 4                          First Troop Meeting of the New Year
Jan 8-10                    District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs
Jan 23                        Eagle Court of Honor – Drew Fry
Jan 30                        Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University
Feb 6-7                      Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12                        Laser Quest
Feb 27                        MTSU Merit Badge University
May 21-23                 Adult White Water School Camp Boxwell
June 4-6                    Adult White Water School Hiwassee River
June 13-18                Summer Camp, Camp Stahlman, Boxwell Reservation
July 2-17                    Philmont High Adventure Trek
July 31-Aug 2           Youth White Water Canoe & Kayak School Hiwassee River
Aug 13-15                 Troop White Water Camp Out Hiwassee River

Troop 398 News - Nov 19

Planning Meeting
Next week, Nov 23 will be a Troop Planning Meeting only leaders are required to attend. Scouts who need a SM conference or a Board of Review can also attend.

Troop Court of Honor
Our next Troop Court of Honor will be Monday, Dec 7 at 7:00 PM in the Worship Center at the church.

Troop Equipment
If anybody has a troop back packing stove, fuel bottle, ice chest, tent, backpacking saw or any other troop equipment please let us know.

Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University
Mr. Horne is signing scouts up now for this January 30th MBU. Get with him. Participants must be in the 8th grade or higher.

December Camp Out
The December Campout will be at Short Mountain once again on December 18 - 20. We will be sleeping in a heated cabin with beds and mattresses. Bring sleeping bag, warm clothes, work gloves. Saturday morning we will work on service projects. We will go hiking Sat afternoon. We will cook as a troop. Parents are invited to come up and join us for supper. Mr. Wiser traditionally plans a feast topped off by dutch oven cobblers. Saturday evening we will have a devotional and voluntary gift exchange. If you want to participate, bring a small, appropriate, gift (approx. $5-$10). Those who bring a gift will participate in a drawing to exchange gifts. We usually play board games on Friday and Saturday nights - bring your favorite game. A sign-up sheet will be posted - please be very accurate this time as to the meals you and your guests will eat. We usually have a large crowd so we need to be able to buy the right amount of food.

KEY DATES
Nov 23                          Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only)
Dec 7                            Troop Court of Honor/ Popcorn Money Due
Dec 13                          Eagle Court of Honor – Patrick Horne 2:00 PM
Dec 18-20                     ChristmasCamp Out/Family Feast – Short Mountain
Jan 8-10                        District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs
Jan 30                           Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University
Feb 6-7                         Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 27                          MTSU Merit Badge University
June 13-18                    Summer Camp, Camp Stahlman, Boxwell Reservation
July 2-17                       Philmont High Adventure Trek