Troop Election Results
Troop elections were held last Monday night. Aaron Browning was elected Senior Patrol Leader as were new Patrol Leaders and their Assistant Patrol Leaders. Tiger Patrol: PL Ben Honey, APL Cristian Quiterio, QM John Meyer. Rattlesnake Patrol: PL Justin Jones, APL Michael Daniel. Raven Patrol: PL Sidney Roy, APL Matt Wells. Viper Patrol: PL Logan Sissom, APL Drew Fry. Wolf/Viking (These two patrols are being consolidated) PL Tyler Croney, APL Ross Hopkins. Troop scribe, Karl Klaus, Chaplin’s Aide, Matt Fowler, Instructor, Tyler Honey.
Aaron is still taking volunteers for the remaining positions on his staff, Asst Senior Patrol Leaders, Quartermaster, Librarian, Historian, Troop Guide. If interested, email Aaron at pennygremlin@gmail.com.
We really appreciate the good job SPL Jarred Dix and the outgoing Patrol Leaders have done over the past six months – Thanks, guys!
Troop Meeting
A reminder the troop meeting this Monday night is a planning meeting, All newly elected leaders should attend the PLC which will start at 7:00 PM. ASM’s will make sure the trailer is ready to go and make plans for the District Camporee. Troop Committee will meet also. We will not turn in popcorn orders this week – add to your orders and turn in next week for a chance at the $25 weekly bonus. Last week, Josh Meyer, won the $25 bonus with over $600 in sales! At-A-Boy, Josh. That’s a pretty good payday – Josh earned over $225 for his Scout account!
New Troop Member
Justin Siler joined the troop Monday night. When you get a chance, introduce yourself and welcome him to our troop.
Additional Philmont Slots
I received the following email from Theresa Stevenson from Troop 320 who is trying to fill out a crew : I have heard a rumor that Troop 398 is going to Philmont next summer - arrival July 5, 2010. I also heard that you may have a waiting list for adults (lucky you!) and may need to fill a scout slot. Our troop has a crew for Philmont, July 7, 2010, but we only have one adult committed (a female who has never been on a campout with the troop) and about 6 scouts interested (four have been to Philmont before and two have never been to Philmont). Would your troop want to work with us to fill the crew since you have the adults we desperately need, or could some of our scouts join your Philmont crew if you have some scout openings that your troop won't fill? Just wondering before the Oct payment is due and we cancel the trip.
If you are interested, please contact Theresa at tstevens@mtsu.edu as soon as possible – the Oct payment must be postmarked by Oct 1.
September Camp Out
Next weekend, Sept 25 - 26 is our camp out. We finally decided on Camp Tubbs near Rock Island. Patrols will have their own camp sites. Mr. Harden and Mr. Perkins will plan the menus and purchase the food for all patrols. Patrols will draw their food and do their own cooking using open campfires and dutch ovens. Scouts will have an opportunity to work on Tenderfoot thru First Class requirements and do some canoeing and fishing. Cost, including camping fees and food will be $15. Patrol Leaders, make sure everyone has a tent loaded on the trailer.
We will meet at the Eagle’s Nest at 5:30 PM on Friday and return about 1 PM on Sunday.
If you did not sign up last Monday night, please email me as soon as possible if you want to attend so that we can have a good count for food.
Driving directions to Camp Tubbs: Follow Hwy 70 to Woodbury and on to McMinnville. Take the Hwy 70 bypass toward Sparta. Approximately 8‑10 miles watch for a Rock Island State Park sign. Turn left at the sign on highway 136. Continue on highway 136 approximately 5 miles past the entrance to Rock Island State Park cross the bridge over the Caney Fork River. The entrance to Charles E. Parish Reservation (CampTubbs) will be the first road on the right. Follow gravel drive past ranger’s house about 3/4 mile.
October Camp Out
We will participate in the Trail of Tears District Camporee Oct. 23 – 25 at Smyrna Air Base. We will be constructing a catapult in order top enter the water balloon tossing competition. Plan to attend – this ought to be a lot of fun!!!
KEY DATES
Sept 21 Troop Planning Meeting (Troop Leaders only)
Sept 25-27 Troop Camp Out
Sept 25-27 Adult Wood Badge Session # 2
Oct 17-18 Bell Buckle Craft Fair Fund Raiser
Oct 19 Popcorn Orders Due
Oct 23-25 District Camporee – Smyrna Air Base – Troops will lash togethercatapults and duel it out during the afternoon.(Adult Leader SpecificTraining will be offered on Saturday.
Nov 14 Food Drive and Popcorn Pickup
Nov 20-22 Troop Backpacking Campout – Savage Gulf
June 13-18 Summer Camp, Camp Stahlman, Boxwell Reservation
July 2-17 Philmont High Adventure Trek
