Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
Troop Meeting
Poinsettia Sales - Orders will be available for pick up this Monday, Nov. 28. The troop had to pay for the poinsettias when we ordered them, so collect when you deliver the poinsettias and pay Mr. Holtman as soon as possible. Checks can be made out to "Troop 398 BSA (poinsettias)"
SM Conference and Board of Review - This Monday will be your last chance to have a SM Conference or Board of Review prior to the Troop Court of Honor planned for next Monday, Dec. 5th . I will at the Eagle’s nest by 6:15 PM in case anyone wants to come in early for a SM Conference. Hopefully we’ll have enough Committee Members available to run two BR’s at the same time. Remember you handbook and wear your class A Uniform
December Camp Out
I was so busy stuffing my face with turkey, this one slipped up on me! It will be at Short Mountain next weekend, December 2-4. We will be sleeping in a heated cabin with beds and mattresses. Bring sleeping bag, warm clothes, work gloves and your Class A uniform. Saturday morning we will work on service projects clearing brush, trees and moving some rocks (Adults bring a chain saw, prunners and possibly a pry bar if you have either). We will go hiking Sat afternoon. We will cook as a troop for all meals. Parents and other family members are invited to come up and join us for supper Sat evening. Dress warmly, the only heat in the dining hall is a large fireplace. Come up early enough to enjoy the view. We traditionally prepare a prime rib feast topped off by dutch oven cobblers. We plan to eat supper at 5:30 PM. The cost is estimated at $20 for all meals for the weekend or $12 for Sat. Supper only. After supper on Saturday evening we will have a Christmas devotional and voluntary gift exchange. Scouts who want to participate, should bring a small, appropriate, gift (approx. $5-$10). Those who bring a gift will participate in a mystery gift exchange. We usually play board games on Friday and Saturday nights so bring your favorite game. A sign-up sheet is posted, but please email me by Monday night with your guests’ names if you do not plan to be at the troop meeting tomorrow. We will have to order the food on Tuesday. We usually have a large crowd so we need to be able to buy the right amount of food.
Directions to Short Mountain Bible Camp, 650 Bible Camp Road, Woodbury, TN 37190 (Travel time is about 45 minutes:
From St. Mark’s UMC, turn right onto N. Rutherford, proceed through 3 traffic lights and at the 4th light turn left onto Mercury Blvd. (US- 70/John Bragg HWY). Go to/through Woodbury toward McMinnville (approximately 30 miles). Turn left at Jct. Hwy 281 just past a school zone. Hwy 281 will dead-end at SR-146, turn left onto 146 N proceed 4.9 miles. Turn left at the Short Mountain Fire Tower/ Short Mountain Bible Camp signs. Proceed to camp by continuing up the mountain and turning right onto Bible Camp Road at the Camp sign.
Troop Court of Honor
The next troop Court of Honor will be Mon., Dec 5th. Your last opportunity for a Board of Review will be Nov 28th. All completed Merit Badge paperwork should also be turned in by Nov 28th.
Troop Planning Meeting
Dec 12 will be a troop planning meeting. Troop PLC at 7:00 PM. Troop leaders should plan to attend
Troop Calendar
Nov 28 Pick up poinsettias
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 2-4 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 12 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting ??
Dec 26 No Troop Meeting due to Holiday
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 2 No Troop Meeting due to Holiday
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 18 Eagle Court of Honor – Matt Fowler – 2:00 PM at St. Mark’s UM Church
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne) Adult Leader Specific Training
Mar 3 District Adult Awards Banquet at Blackman UMC
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Mar 10 Cumberland Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 31 District Webelos Cross Over
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 26 Flag Placements
May 28 No Troop Meeting Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, November 28, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Troop 398 news November 17, 2011
Eagle Court of Honor
Chip Adkins will receive his Eagle Award at 2:30 PM this Sunday, Nov. 20th at St. Mark’s. All troop members are invited. Wear class A uniform and come celebrate Chip’s achievement.
Backpacking Trip
All troop equipment, backpacks, tents, stoves should be turned back in by next Monday.
Popcorn Sales
If you have not picked up your popcorn orders call Mrs. Hopkins 410-8060 as soon as possible – our resident mice are a hungry bunch!
Poinsettia Sales
Here’s another great opportunity to fatten your Scout Account – as with the popcorn sales, 100% of the profit goes to the individual scouts. Orders and money should be turned in on Nov. 21st. Pick up the plants on Nov. 28th.
Troop Court of Honor
The next troop Court of Honor will be Mon., Dec 5th. Your last opportunity for a Board of Review will be Nov 28th. All completed Merit Badge paperwork should also be turned in by Nov 28th.
December Camp Out
Campout will be at Short Mountain Dec. 2nd – 4th. We will sleep in cabins. We will do a service project on Saturday morning and go hiking in the afternoon. Family members are invited to join us for supper and a Christmas program on Saturday evening. A sign-up sheet is posted.
Ski Trip Jan 28
$50 deposit is due or you will be dropped from the list.
Calendar
2011
Nov 21 Turn in poinsettia orders
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 28 Pick up poinsettias
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the of Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 2-4 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 12 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting ??
Dec 26 No Troop Meeting due to Holiday
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 2 No Troop Meeting due to Holiday
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Mar 10 Cumberland Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Chip Adkins will receive his Eagle Award at 2:30 PM this Sunday, Nov. 20th at St. Mark’s. All troop members are invited. Wear class A uniform and come celebrate Chip’s achievement.
Backpacking Trip
All troop equipment, backpacks, tents, stoves should be turned back in by next Monday.
Popcorn Sales
If you have not picked up your popcorn orders call Mrs. Hopkins 410-8060 as soon as possible – our resident mice are a hungry bunch!
Poinsettia Sales
Here’s another great opportunity to fatten your Scout Account – as with the popcorn sales, 100% of the profit goes to the individual scouts. Orders and money should be turned in on Nov. 21st. Pick up the plants on Nov. 28th.
Troop Court of Honor
The next troop Court of Honor will be Mon., Dec 5th. Your last opportunity for a Board of Review will be Nov 28th. All completed Merit Badge paperwork should also be turned in by Nov 28th.
December Camp Out
Campout will be at Short Mountain Dec. 2nd – 4th. We will sleep in cabins. We will do a service project on Saturday morning and go hiking in the afternoon. Family members are invited to join us for supper and a Christmas program on Saturday evening. A sign-up sheet is posted.
Ski Trip Jan 28
$50 deposit is due or you will be dropped from the list.
Calendar
2011
Nov 21 Turn in poinsettia orders
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 28 Pick up poinsettias
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the of Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 2-4 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 12 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting ??
Dec 26 No Troop Meeting due to Holiday
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 2 No Troop Meeting due to Holiday
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Mar 10 Cumberland Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Troop News November 3
Cycling Merit Badge
Mr. Warren, please email the following message to Troop 398:
This Saturday, November 5, is forecasted to be a beautiful, sunny day. For those scouts who would like to work on their bicycling merit badge by completing their 50-mile ride, plan to meet in the parking lot at Old Fort Park at 7:30 a.m. for a ride to and from Eagleville on a portion of the greenway and Hwy. 99. Make sure your bike is in good condition, and wear bike shorts and helmet. Bring water and snacks. Adults are welcome and encouraged to join us for part or all of this trip this Saturday!
Roger R. Hopkins, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer
National Health Investors, Inc.
222 Robert Rose Drive
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
(615) 890-9100 Ext. 108 Office
(615) 225-3030 Facsimile
www.nhinvestors.com
Religious Award Program
Once again, Rev. Mullins, a member of St. Mark’s has offered to coordinate a God in Church/ God in Life program for any scouts who are interested. Scouts have the option of working within their own church if they wish. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. Rev. Mullins will have the initial meeting in January or March.
Troop Meeting Nov 7th
First time backpackers, be sure to pack your pack with everything you plan to carry (except food) on the Nov backpacking trip and bring it to the Troop meeting. Menu planning will be done Monday also.
Mr. Warren, please email the following message to Troop 398:
This Saturday, November 5, is forecasted to be a beautiful, sunny day. For those scouts who would like to work on their bicycling merit badge by completing their 50-mile ride, plan to meet in the parking lot at Old Fort Park at 7:30 a.m. for a ride to and from Eagleville on a portion of the greenway and Hwy. 99. Make sure your bike is in good condition, and wear bike shorts and helmet. Bring water and snacks. Adults are welcome and encouraged to join us for part or all of this trip this Saturday!
Roger R. Hopkins, CPA
Chief Accounting Officer
National Health Investors, Inc.
222 Robert Rose Drive
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
(615) 890-9100 Ext. 108 Office
(615) 225-3030 Facsimile
www.nhinvestors.com
Religious Award Program
Once again, Rev. Mullins, a member of St. Mark’s has offered to coordinate a God in Church/ God in Life program for any scouts who are interested. Scouts have the option of working within their own church if they wish. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board. Rev. Mullins will have the initial meeting in January or March.
Troop Meeting Nov 7th
First time backpackers, be sure to pack your pack with everything you plan to carry (except food) on the Nov backpacking trip and bring it to the Troop meeting. Menu planning will be done Monday also.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Troop News October 12 Sam Phillips
Bell Buckle Fund Raiser
We are trying to develop this into a fund raiser that will provide significant $’s to help off reduce the costs of our High Adventure Trips each summer. Scouts who are going canoeing in Canada next summer will be the beneficiaries this year. Down the road, we are looking at Philmont backpacking in 2013 and Key West sailing in 2014 – everyone planning to go on these trips will benefit in future years.This is a big undertaking that has the potential to net some really big bucks. Here is the list of those who have signed up. Dennis Harden and Mike Warren will be there both days. Class A is the uniform for all Scouts - Adults- golf shirts or class A or what ever.
Mr. Harden suggests that those parking cars bring and extra pair of shoes and socks since feet tend to get wet from the dew when parking cars.
Go to our parking location to park your own car to avoid a fee.
Questions, call Dennis at 631-0080 or Mike at 473-7076.
Bell Buckle Craft Fair Volunteers
Friday, October 14, 2011
Cooking - Set Up: (Report to Eagle’s nest at 8 AM or to 109 Maple Street when you can)
Scouts: Adults
Reed Spivey David Spivey
Madden Pack Tracy Pack
Jerrod Ervin
Dennis Harden
David Ives
Myron Noyce Mike Warren
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Parking: 7:00 AM (earlier if possible) – Noon (report to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett Brett Barrett
Justin & Jeremy Siler Jon Siler
Andrue Gwaltney Amanda Zink
Ross Hopkins Roger Hopkins
Ben Honey Ed Honey
Carrington Little Lavy Little
David Carey Dennis Harden
Josh Meyer
Cooking: 7:00 AM – Noon (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Michael Gray Les Gray
Reed Spivey DavidSpivey
Wesley Nance Dane Carey
Wesley Arnold Steve Dix
Justin Jones Gary Wiser
Mike Warren
Parking: Noon – 4:00 PM (report to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett BrettBarrett
Michael Wermert John Wermert
Josh Meyer MichaelDaniel
Andrue Gwaltney Dennis Harden
Michael Zietz
Cooking: Noon – 5:00 PM (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Michael Gray Les Gray
Wesley Nance Gore Ervin
Steve Dix
Gary Wiser
Mike Warren
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Parking: 7:00 AM – Noon (report to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett Brett Barrett
Mitchell Jacobs John Jacobs
Josh Myer Mike Holtman
David Carey Dennis Harden
Cooking: 7:00 AM – (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Cole Ott Carl Ott
Madden Pack Tracy Pack
Dane Carey
Myron Noyce
Mike Warren
Parking: Noon – ? when finished parking, report to the cooking area(report initially to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett Brett Barrett
Mitchell Jacobs John Jacobs
Josh Myer Mike Holtman
Ethan Whitaker David Whitaker
David Carey John Wermert
Dennis Harding
Cooking: Noon – 5:00 PM (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Kyle Brown Jeff Brown
Sean Walker Myron Noyce
Dane Carey
Mike Warren
Troop Meeting - Oct. 17th
Monday Sept. 19th will be a planning meeting. PLC at 7:00 PM. For those of you who are new to the troop, we normally have one Monday night meeting per month that is dedicated to planning for future meetings and events. Only members of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) are expected to attend. That normally includes the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant SPL’s, Patrol Leaders,Troop Guide, Scribe, and Quartermaster.
A Patrol Leader who cannot attend the PLC is expected to select a patrol member to attend in his place to represent the patrol. The Senior Patrol Leader conducts the PLC. The Scoutmaster serves as an Advisor to the group.
Mr. Holtman, Troop Treasurer is available to accept registration forms or handle financial matters if you want to drop by.
Our next regular Troop meeting will be held on Oct. 26.
POPCORN ORDERS ARE DUE OCT 26!!!!!
No Troop Meeting will be held on Halloween, Oct. 31st
November Camp Out
We will be going backpacking Nov. 11-13. Unsure of the destination – pass on your ideas to your patrol leader. We will make a decision next Monday night at the PLC.
We have backpacks in a variety of sizes that can be checked out from the troop.
Scout Day at MTSU – Saturfday Nov. 19th
Dear Scout leaders,
ATTN: There is one change that I would like to make from the previous invite to the MTSU Scout Day. In addition to the football game, you will now also be able to attend the men’s basketball game following the football game for FREE using your football ticket stub. That’s right…2 games for the price of 1. The men’s basketball game (vs. UNC-Greensboro as part of the EA Sports Maui Invitation) is scheduled to tip off at 5:00pm, which will be around the same time the football game is concluding. The football game will kick-off around 2-2:30pm.
I would like to invite you to MTSU’s Annual Scout Day, taking place on Saturday, November 19th. With the tremendous success of last year’s event, we have decided to once again host the Scout Day along with our Salute to Armed Services and Veterans Day. Join us for an afternoon full of fun, family and football including:
· 2011 limited edition Scout patch
· Seats in the Family Fun Zone including free face painting, balloon artist, and children’s inflatable’s
· Your Troop/Pack name on the Blue Tube
· Take the field as part of the High-Five Tunnel
· A salute to thousands of military personal during a special half-time ceremony
· Explore military vehicles prior to kick-off around Floyd Stadium and much more!
(A Scout Day flyer with an outline of information for the event will be posted on the Troop bulletin board along with a sign-up sheet.) Additionally, all groups that decide to attend and purchase tickets will be emailed a detailed information sheet three weeks prior to the event including parking suggestions and information packet pick-up. Also, in a change from last year’s event, the Scout patches will be available at the game this year.
In 2009, MTSU’s Scout Day had nearly 500 Scouts in attendance. In 2010, that number soared to an incredible 1,950 Scouts from Middle-Tennessee. We look forward to seeing what Scout Day 2011 has in store and continuing to make the day a special memory for all of you that join us!
Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing you on November 19th!
Sincerely,
James Kentfield
Assistant Director of Ticketing
Blue Raider Athletics
MTSU Box 117
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
P: (615) 898-5198
F: (615) 898-5262
Service Opportunity – Preparing For Titans Breast Cancer Awareness Game
I received this email from David Williams at the Council Office. This opportunity will be limited to the first 225 Boy Scouts and leaders who sign up so we need to get back to him right away if we want to participate. Please Email me right away if you want to participate. We’ll need some adult leaders to go also.
Mike,
We would like to invite your troop as one of a select few to participate in a great event on October 22. This is the day before the next Titan’s home game. This is a chance of a lifetime for our Boy Scouts and incredible opportunity.
We are truly excited about the opportunity to participate in the Titan’s Breast Cancer Awareness game.
Here are the basics:
We are going to help the Titans turn LP Field PINK in a flash card event
This is the first time this will be done at an NFL game for Breast Cancer
We will be shooting a time lapse video for you tube that will hopefully go viral through the Titans and the NFL
We need 250 people for 4hours to tape flash cards to 65,000 seats
This event is limited to Boy Scouts – there will be no Cub Scouts due to the nature of the task and the time demands
25 Zone Captains will lead Scouts in their assigned area
8:30 ~ Zone Captains arrive at LP Field for training
9:30 ~ 225 scouts (this would be your troop) arrive to be briefed and take group photo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ~ turning LP Field pink (depending on weather)
Lunch will be provided
We will send every participant a nice event photo
We are requiring a full field uniform (commonly referred to as a Class A) – absolutely no jeans / correct Scout uniform pants
If adults are participating and they own a full uniform, we request they wear it
What questions do you have and would your troop like to participate?
It will be limited to the first 225 Boy Scouts and leaders.
Thanks,
David
David M. Williams | Director of Field Service & COO
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Middle Tennessee Council
Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University- Sat. Jan. 28, 2012
Tenn. Tech. Merit Badge is now open for registration. The sooner you get signed up the more likely you are to get your first choice. Scouts must be in at least the eight grade to attend this MBU. Check out the list of merit badges offered. http://www2.tntech.edu/mbu/meritbadges.asp
Each scout must submit at least three (3) merit badge choices. The registration fee is $15.00 per scout.
Mr. Horne is handling the registration for the troop. Contact Mr. Horne at Dorsey.Horne@state.tn.us or see him at the troop meeting.
Troop Calendar
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 17 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Oct 24 Popcorn orders must be turned in
Oct 29 Eagle Service Project – Parker Sherer
Oct 31 No Troop Meeting – Halloween
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 11 or 12 Popcorn Pickup
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
We are trying to develop this into a fund raiser that will provide significant $’s to help off reduce the costs of our High Adventure Trips each summer. Scouts who are going canoeing in Canada next summer will be the beneficiaries this year. Down the road, we are looking at Philmont backpacking in 2013 and Key West sailing in 2014 – everyone planning to go on these trips will benefit in future years.This is a big undertaking that has the potential to net some really big bucks. Here is the list of those who have signed up. Dennis Harden and Mike Warren will be there both days. Class A is the uniform for all Scouts - Adults- golf shirts or class A or what ever.
Mr. Harden suggests that those parking cars bring and extra pair of shoes and socks since feet tend to get wet from the dew when parking cars.
Go to our parking location to park your own car to avoid a fee.
Questions, call Dennis at 631-0080 or Mike at 473-7076.
Bell Buckle Craft Fair Volunteers
Friday, October 14, 2011
Cooking - Set Up: (Report to Eagle’s nest at 8 AM or to 109 Maple Street when you can)
Scouts: Adults
Reed Spivey David Spivey
Madden Pack Tracy Pack
Jerrod Ervin
Dennis Harden
David Ives
Myron Noyce Mike Warren
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Parking: 7:00 AM (earlier if possible) – Noon (report to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett Brett Barrett
Justin & Jeremy Siler Jon Siler
Andrue Gwaltney Amanda Zink
Ross Hopkins Roger Hopkins
Ben Honey Ed Honey
Carrington Little Lavy Little
David Carey Dennis Harden
Josh Meyer
Cooking: 7:00 AM – Noon (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Michael Gray Les Gray
Reed Spivey DavidSpivey
Wesley Nance Dane Carey
Wesley Arnold Steve Dix
Justin Jones Gary Wiser
Mike Warren
Parking: Noon – 4:00 PM (report to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett BrettBarrett
Michael Wermert John Wermert
Josh Meyer MichaelDaniel
Andrue Gwaltney Dennis Harden
Michael Zietz
Cooking: Noon – 5:00 PM (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Michael Gray Les Gray
Wesley Nance Gore Ervin
Steve Dix
Gary Wiser
Mike Warren
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Parking: 7:00 AM – Noon (report to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett Brett Barrett
Mitchell Jacobs John Jacobs
Josh Myer Mike Holtman
David Carey Dennis Harden
Cooking: 7:00 AM – (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Cole Ott Carl Ott
Madden Pack Tracy Pack
Dane Carey
Myron Noyce
Mike Warren
Parking: Noon – ? when finished parking, report to the cooking area(report initially to the blue pop-up tent on the east side of Abernathy Street across from the Bell Buckle UM Church)
Scouts: Adults:
Ben Barrett Brett Barrett
Mitchell Jacobs John Jacobs
Josh Myer Mike Holtman
Ethan Whitaker David Whitaker
David Carey John Wermert
Dennis Harding
Cooking: Noon – 5:00 PM (Report to 109 Maple Street)
Scouts: Adults:
Kyle Brown Jeff Brown
Sean Walker Myron Noyce
Dane Carey
Mike Warren
Troop Meeting - Oct. 17th
Monday Sept. 19th will be a planning meeting. PLC at 7:00 PM. For those of you who are new to the troop, we normally have one Monday night meeting per month that is dedicated to planning for future meetings and events. Only members of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) are expected to attend. That normally includes the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant SPL’s, Patrol Leaders,Troop Guide, Scribe, and Quartermaster.
A Patrol Leader who cannot attend the PLC is expected to select a patrol member to attend in his place to represent the patrol. The Senior Patrol Leader conducts the PLC. The Scoutmaster serves as an Advisor to the group.
Mr. Holtman, Troop Treasurer is available to accept registration forms or handle financial matters if you want to drop by.
Our next regular Troop meeting will be held on Oct. 26.
POPCORN ORDERS ARE DUE OCT 26!!!!!
No Troop Meeting will be held on Halloween, Oct. 31st
November Camp Out
We will be going backpacking Nov. 11-13. Unsure of the destination – pass on your ideas to your patrol leader. We will make a decision next Monday night at the PLC.
We have backpacks in a variety of sizes that can be checked out from the troop.
Scout Day at MTSU – Saturfday Nov. 19th
Dear Scout leaders,
ATTN: There is one change that I would like to make from the previous invite to the MTSU Scout Day. In addition to the football game, you will now also be able to attend the men’s basketball game following the football game for FREE using your football ticket stub. That’s right…2 games for the price of 1. The men’s basketball game (vs. UNC-Greensboro as part of the EA Sports Maui Invitation) is scheduled to tip off at 5:00pm, which will be around the same time the football game is concluding. The football game will kick-off around 2-2:30pm.
I would like to invite you to MTSU’s Annual Scout Day, taking place on Saturday, November 19th. With the tremendous success of last year’s event, we have decided to once again host the Scout Day along with our Salute to Armed Services and Veterans Day. Join us for an afternoon full of fun, family and football including:
· 2011 limited edition Scout patch
· Seats in the Family Fun Zone including free face painting, balloon artist, and children’s inflatable’s
· Your Troop/Pack name on the Blue Tube
· Take the field as part of the High-Five Tunnel
· A salute to thousands of military personal during a special half-time ceremony
· Explore military vehicles prior to kick-off around Floyd Stadium and much more!
(A Scout Day flyer with an outline of information for the event will be posted on the Troop bulletin board along with a sign-up sheet.) Additionally, all groups that decide to attend and purchase tickets will be emailed a detailed information sheet three weeks prior to the event including parking suggestions and information packet pick-up. Also, in a change from last year’s event, the Scout patches will be available at the game this year.
In 2009, MTSU’s Scout Day had nearly 500 Scouts in attendance. In 2010, that number soared to an incredible 1,950 Scouts from Middle-Tennessee. We look forward to seeing what Scout Day 2011 has in store and continuing to make the day a special memory for all of you that join us!
Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing you on November 19th!
Sincerely,
James Kentfield
Assistant Director of Ticketing
Blue Raider Athletics
MTSU Box 117
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
P: (615) 898-5198
F: (615) 898-5262
Service Opportunity – Preparing For Titans Breast Cancer Awareness Game
I received this email from David Williams at the Council Office. This opportunity will be limited to the first 225 Boy Scouts and leaders who sign up so we need to get back to him right away if we want to participate. Please Email me right away if you want to participate. We’ll need some adult leaders to go also.
Mike,
We would like to invite your troop as one of a select few to participate in a great event on October 22. This is the day before the next Titan’s home game. This is a chance of a lifetime for our Boy Scouts and incredible opportunity.
We are truly excited about the opportunity to participate in the Titan’s Breast Cancer Awareness game.
Here are the basics:
We are going to help the Titans turn LP Field PINK in a flash card event
This is the first time this will be done at an NFL game for Breast Cancer
We will be shooting a time lapse video for you tube that will hopefully go viral through the Titans and the NFL
We need 250 people for 4hours to tape flash cards to 65,000 seats
This event is limited to Boy Scouts – there will be no Cub Scouts due to the nature of the task and the time demands
25 Zone Captains will lead Scouts in their assigned area
8:30 ~ Zone Captains arrive at LP Field for training
9:30 ~ 225 scouts (this would be your troop) arrive to be briefed and take group photo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ~ turning LP Field pink (depending on weather)
Lunch will be provided
We will send every participant a nice event photo
We are requiring a full field uniform (commonly referred to as a Class A) – absolutely no jeans / correct Scout uniform pants
If adults are participating and they own a full uniform, we request they wear it
What questions do you have and would your troop like to participate?
It will be limited to the first 225 Boy Scouts and leaders.
Thanks,
David
David M. Williams | Director of Field Service & COO
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Middle Tennessee Council
Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University- Sat. Jan. 28, 2012
Tenn. Tech. Merit Badge is now open for registration. The sooner you get signed up the more likely you are to get your first choice. Scouts must be in at least the eight grade to attend this MBU. Check out the list of merit badges offered. http://www2.tntech.edu/mbu/meritbadges.asp
Each scout must submit at least three (3) merit badge choices. The registration fee is $15.00 per scout.
Mr. Horne is handling the registration for the troop. Contact Mr. Horne at Dorsey.Horne@state.tn.us or see him at the troop meeting.
Troop Calendar
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 17 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Oct 24 Popcorn orders must be turned in
Oct 29 Eagle Service Project – Parker Sherer
Oct 31 No Troop Meeting – Halloween
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 11 or 12 Popcorn Pickup
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, October 10, 2011
Oct. 5th, 2011
Bell Buckle Craft Fair
We will need a lot of help for this fund raiser on October 15 & 16. We will be manning a cooking booth as well as parking cars for Webb School. Any money we make will go toward next summer’s high adventure canoeing trip to Canada. All crew members are expected to participate. A sign up sheet is posted.
October Campout Latimer High Adventure Base (This Weekend)
Thanks to Fall Break, we will be departing at several different times. It’s a 2 – 3 hour drive so car-pooling would be a good idea. Adults who want to car pool should make their own arrangements. Breakfast will be at 7:00 AM on Sat. Opening ceremony will be at 9:00 am. Bring a change of clothes – there’s a good chance you’ll get wet during the canoe races. Bring a canteen. Bring your handbook if you plan to pass anything off this weekend. Chapel will be at 8:30 on Sun. We plan to return to Murfreesboro by 1:30 PM on Sunday. Be advised, cell phone reception is very poor or non-existent at the camp.
I need to hear from Kyle Ceder and Mitchell Jacobs and anyone else going on the camp out who is not mentioned below – let me know when you want to go up so I can link you up with a driver.
Brett & Ben Barrett will be leaving Fri. morning pulling the troop canoe trailer.
Meeting at the Eagle’s Nest at 12:30 PM and leaving at 1:00 PM will be: Mike Warren & Carrington Little & Drue Gwaltney & Skyler Cawthorn, Dennis Harden (pulling troop trailer), Hal Taylor, Les & Michael Gray, Jerrod & Connor Ervin & Ben Honey.
Meeting at the Eagle’s Nest at 5:00 PM and leaving at 5:30 PM will be: Vincent & Andrew Bailey, Steve & Jared Dix & Luke Clement & Jim Allen, Jeff & Kyle Brown.
Traveling independently Fri. afternoon/evening are: Gore Ervin, Jon & Justin & Jeremy Siler, John & Michael Wermert, Roger & Ross Hopkins, John & Josh Meyer, Tracy & Madden Pack.
Travelling independently Sat morning are: Brian & Thomas Garsnett, David & Reed Spivey, David & Ethan Whitaker & Michael Zietz, Lee & Brandon Poplin.
Webelos Guests (Kevin Phillips & son and Phillip Martin & son) can meet either at 12:30 PM or 5:00 PM at the Eagle’s Nest or travel independently. We’ve got you covered for food – just bring your tent & personal gear (we have troop tents if you need one).
Directions to Latimer High Adventure Reservation
From St. Mark’s UMC:
1. Start out going left (south) on N Rutherford Blvd for 2.2 Miles
2. Turn left onto Mercury Blvd / US-70S E / TN-1 E. Continue to follow US-70S E / TN-1 E. toward McMinnville for 35.6 miles.
3. Merge onto US-70S E / TN-1 E toward Sparta for 6.4 miles.
4. Turn slight right onto TN-30 E / Spencer Rd. Continue to follow TN-30 E. for 15.7 miles.
5. In Spencer, Turn left onto TN-30 / Old McMinnville Hwy / College St. Continue to follow TN-30 E. for 8.7 miles.
6. Turn left at waste disposal site (there is a brown and white Latimer High Adventure Reservation sign with left arrow on your right) onto TN-285 E. /( Mooneyham Rd.).
7. Continue on TN-285 E. for 6.0 miles to Midway Church of Christ (white church building on your left).
8. Turn left/straight (there is another sign here) onto Lewis Wilson Road for 2.3 miles (pavement ends in .3 miles – turns to gravel).
9. Follow gravel road bearing left at intersections to the entrance of Latimer High Adventure Reservation.
Look for Troop 398 trailer.
Food
Mr. Harden will buy food for all adults. Jared Dix, Reed Spivey and Webelos guests will eat with the adults. Mr. Harden will have hot dogs, buns and fixings for a late snack when we get set up.
Everyone should bring a cup, fork and spoon. Patrols have been set up for cooking. Patrol Leaders are responsible for setting up patrol duty rosters. The Scout designated as Food Buyer will buy enough food for his patrol. Save your receipts and turn them in to Mr. Holtman. He will reimburse you and then he will charge the patrol members’ scout accounts for an equal share of the food.
Camp Out Senior Patrol Leader will be Michael Gray
Tiger Patrol
Jim Allen Patrol Leader
Josh Meyer Food Buyer
Connor Ervin
Ben Honey
Michael Zietz
Madden Pack
Brett Barrett Advisor
Jon Siler Advisor
Greenhorn Patrol
Brandon Poplin PL & Food Buyer
Kyle Brown
Drue Gwaltney
Skyler Cawthorn
Carrington Little
Ethan Whitaker
David Whitaker Advisor
Jeff Brown Advisor
Viper/Pioneer Patrol
Kyle Ceder Patrol Leader
Michael Gray
Justin Siler
Ross Hopkins
Andrew Bailey Food Buyer
Mitchell Jacobs
Jared Dix Advisor
Jerrod Ervin Advisor
Raven/Rattlesnake Patrol
Jeremy Siler Patrol Leader
Ben Barrett Food Buyer
Michael Wermert
Thomas Garsnett
Tracy Pack Advisor
Vince Bailey Advisor
Adult Training
Scoutmaster Specific Training will be offered on Sat, Oct 8th at Latimer during the Camp Out.
If you are planning to attend this training, you should preregister so they will be sure enough training materials are on hand.
We will need a lot of help for this fund raiser on October 15 & 16. We will be manning a cooking booth as well as parking cars for Webb School. Any money we make will go toward next summer’s high adventure canoeing trip to Canada. All crew members are expected to participate. A sign up sheet is posted.
October Campout Latimer High Adventure Base (This Weekend)
Thanks to Fall Break, we will be departing at several different times. It’s a 2 – 3 hour drive so car-pooling would be a good idea. Adults who want to car pool should make their own arrangements. Breakfast will be at 7:00 AM on Sat. Opening ceremony will be at 9:00 am. Bring a change of clothes – there’s a good chance you’ll get wet during the canoe races. Bring a canteen. Bring your handbook if you plan to pass anything off this weekend. Chapel will be at 8:30 on Sun. We plan to return to Murfreesboro by 1:30 PM on Sunday. Be advised, cell phone reception is very poor or non-existent at the camp.
I need to hear from Kyle Ceder and Mitchell Jacobs and anyone else going on the camp out who is not mentioned below – let me know when you want to go up so I can link you up with a driver.
Brett & Ben Barrett will be leaving Fri. morning pulling the troop canoe trailer.
Meeting at the Eagle’s Nest at 12:30 PM and leaving at 1:00 PM will be: Mike Warren & Carrington Little & Drue Gwaltney & Skyler Cawthorn, Dennis Harden (pulling troop trailer), Hal Taylor, Les & Michael Gray, Jerrod & Connor Ervin & Ben Honey.
Meeting at the Eagle’s Nest at 5:00 PM and leaving at 5:30 PM will be: Vincent & Andrew Bailey, Steve & Jared Dix & Luke Clement & Jim Allen, Jeff & Kyle Brown.
Traveling independently Fri. afternoon/evening are: Gore Ervin, Jon & Justin & Jeremy Siler, John & Michael Wermert, Roger & Ross Hopkins, John & Josh Meyer, Tracy & Madden Pack.
Travelling independently Sat morning are: Brian & Thomas Garsnett, David & Reed Spivey, David & Ethan Whitaker & Michael Zietz, Lee & Brandon Poplin.
Webelos Guests (Kevin Phillips & son and Phillip Martin & son) can meet either at 12:30 PM or 5:00 PM at the Eagle’s Nest or travel independently. We’ve got you covered for food – just bring your tent & personal gear (we have troop tents if you need one).
Directions to Latimer High Adventure Reservation
From St. Mark’s UMC:
1. Start out going left (south) on N Rutherford Blvd for 2.2 Miles
2. Turn left onto Mercury Blvd / US-70S E / TN-1 E. Continue to follow US-70S E / TN-1 E. toward McMinnville for 35.6 miles.
3. Merge onto US-70S E / TN-1 E toward Sparta for 6.4 miles.
4. Turn slight right onto TN-30 E / Spencer Rd. Continue to follow TN-30 E. for 15.7 miles.
5. In Spencer, Turn left onto TN-30 / Old McMinnville Hwy / College St. Continue to follow TN-30 E. for 8.7 miles.
6. Turn left at waste disposal site (there is a brown and white Latimer High Adventure Reservation sign with left arrow on your right) onto TN-285 E. /( Mooneyham Rd.).
7. Continue on TN-285 E. for 6.0 miles to Midway Church of Christ (white church building on your left).
8. Turn left/straight (there is another sign here) onto Lewis Wilson Road for 2.3 miles (pavement ends in .3 miles – turns to gravel).
9. Follow gravel road bearing left at intersections to the entrance of Latimer High Adventure Reservation.
Look for Troop 398 trailer.
Food
Mr. Harden will buy food for all adults. Jared Dix, Reed Spivey and Webelos guests will eat with the adults. Mr. Harden will have hot dogs, buns and fixings for a late snack when we get set up.
Everyone should bring a cup, fork and spoon. Patrols have been set up for cooking. Patrol Leaders are responsible for setting up patrol duty rosters. The Scout designated as Food Buyer will buy enough food for his patrol. Save your receipts and turn them in to Mr. Holtman. He will reimburse you and then he will charge the patrol members’ scout accounts for an equal share of the food.
Camp Out Senior Patrol Leader will be Michael Gray
Tiger Patrol
Jim Allen Patrol Leader
Josh Meyer Food Buyer
Connor Ervin
Ben Honey
Michael Zietz
Madden Pack
Brett Barrett Advisor
Jon Siler Advisor
Greenhorn Patrol
Brandon Poplin PL & Food Buyer
Kyle Brown
Drue Gwaltney
Skyler Cawthorn
Carrington Little
Ethan Whitaker
David Whitaker Advisor
Jeff Brown Advisor
Viper/Pioneer Patrol
Kyle Ceder Patrol Leader
Michael Gray
Justin Siler
Ross Hopkins
Andrew Bailey Food Buyer
Mitchell Jacobs
Jared Dix Advisor
Jerrod Ervin Advisor
Raven/Rattlesnake Patrol
Jeremy Siler Patrol Leader
Ben Barrett Food Buyer
Michael Wermert
Thomas Garsnett
Tracy Pack Advisor
Vince Bailey Advisor
Adult Training
Scoutmaster Specific Training will be offered on Sat, Oct 8th at Latimer during the Camp Out.
If you are planning to attend this training, you should preregister so they will be sure enough training materials are on hand.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Troop Meeting – Oct 3rd
Even though it is the start of fall break, we still need to have a troop meeting. We need to get chuck boxes loaded and menus and cooking patrols finalized. Shopping lists will need to be prepared for the cooking patrols. Remember to turn-in your popcorn orders for a change at the weekly $25 sales bonus.
Adult Training
Scoutmaster Specific Training will be offered on Sat, Oct 8th at Latimer during the Camp Out.
If you are planning to attend this training, you should preregister so they will be sure enough training materials are on hand.
Register at http://form.jotform.com/form/12493737706
Campmor order
I will be placing a troop order from Campmor this week. All items are discounted 10% and we pay no sales tax. We split the cost of shipping among those ordering. We will get the order in before we go on the October Camp Out. We’ll break down each individual’s cost after we receive the invoice, so there is no need to pay up front. Check out their on-line catalog at www.campmor.com and email me the item numbers, quantity, color and size by Thursday evening that you would like to order.
Eagle Service Project – Oct. 1
Thomas Dugan will need volunteers on Oct 1st at 9 AM at Mitchell Nielson Primary School Jones Blvd. You will be working on an outdoor classroom. If you have them, bring rakes, shovels and hand saws. Donuts, coffee and water will be furnished. Hope to finish by noon – if not, lunch will be provided.
If you can attend, please email Thomas at tjdsoccerman@yahoo.com . There will be plenty of work to do.
Fly Fishing Merit Badge Counselor Needed
We need a volunteer to volunteer to be a counselor for fly fishing merit badge. We don’t have a counselor in the district right now and there is a scout wanting to get passed off. Email me if you want to do it.
October Camp Out
We will attend District Camporee October 7-9 at Latimer High Adventure Base. There will be canoe races, rappelling and other events. Patrols will plan their own menus and cook as a patrol. We will finalize cooking patrols at the next meeting. We will leave at 5:30 PM Friday evening, but most likely we will have adults driving up Sat. morning if you need a ride. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Email me if you cannot make it to the meeting to sign up.
Adults, if you are planning to drive up on Saturday morning, please let me know – in case we have scouts who need a ride.
Currently, this is who has signed up:
Scouts Ervin, Connor Siler, Jeremy
Allen, Jim Garsnett, Thomas Siler, Justin
Bailey, Andrew Gray, Michael Wermert, Michael
Barrett, Benjamin Honey, Ben Whitaker, Ethan
Brown, Kyle Paxton, Asher
Ceder, Kyle Poplin, Brandon
Adults Ervin, Gore Siler, Jon
Bailey, Vincent Garsnett, Brian Taylor, Hal
Barrett, Brett Gray, Les Warren, Mike
Brown, Jeff Harden, Dennis Wermert, John
Dix, Steve Poplin, Lee Whitaker, David
Montgomery Bell Camp out
Cost of the Campout was $20, See Mr Holtman to settle up. See the adults who worked with your patrol this weekend and get your books signed.
Troop Calendar (Please check for updates)
Sept 19 Second payment of $125/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 3 Regular Troop Meeting - Fall Break
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 17 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Oct 24 Popcorn orders must be turned in
Oct 31 No Troop Meeting – Halloween
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 11 or 12 Popcorn Pickup
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Even though it is the start of fall break, we still need to have a troop meeting. We need to get chuck boxes loaded and menus and cooking patrols finalized. Shopping lists will need to be prepared for the cooking patrols. Remember to turn-in your popcorn orders for a change at the weekly $25 sales bonus.
Adult Training
Scoutmaster Specific Training will be offered on Sat, Oct 8th at Latimer during the Camp Out.
If you are planning to attend this training, you should preregister so they will be sure enough training materials are on hand.
Register at http://form.jotform.com/form/12493737706
Campmor order
I will be placing a troop order from Campmor this week. All items are discounted 10% and we pay no sales tax. We split the cost of shipping among those ordering. We will get the order in before we go on the October Camp Out. We’ll break down each individual’s cost after we receive the invoice, so there is no need to pay up front. Check out their on-line catalog at www.campmor.com and email me the item numbers, quantity, color and size by Thursday evening that you would like to order.
Eagle Service Project – Oct. 1
Thomas Dugan will need volunteers on Oct 1st at 9 AM at Mitchell Nielson Primary School Jones Blvd. You will be working on an outdoor classroom. If you have them, bring rakes, shovels and hand saws. Donuts, coffee and water will be furnished. Hope to finish by noon – if not, lunch will be provided.
If you can attend, please email Thomas at tjdsoccerman@yahoo.com . There will be plenty of work to do.
Fly Fishing Merit Badge Counselor Needed
We need a volunteer to volunteer to be a counselor for fly fishing merit badge. We don’t have a counselor in the district right now and there is a scout wanting to get passed off. Email me if you want to do it.
October Camp Out
We will attend District Camporee October 7-9 at Latimer High Adventure Base. There will be canoe races, rappelling and other events. Patrols will plan their own menus and cook as a patrol. We will finalize cooking patrols at the next meeting. We will leave at 5:30 PM Friday evening, but most likely we will have adults driving up Sat. morning if you need a ride. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Email me if you cannot make it to the meeting to sign up.
Adults, if you are planning to drive up on Saturday morning, please let me know – in case we have scouts who need a ride.
Currently, this is who has signed up:
Scouts Ervin, Connor Siler, Jeremy
Allen, Jim Garsnett, Thomas Siler, Justin
Bailey, Andrew Gray, Michael Wermert, Michael
Barrett, Benjamin Honey, Ben Whitaker, Ethan
Brown, Kyle Paxton, Asher
Ceder, Kyle Poplin, Brandon
Adults Ervin, Gore Siler, Jon
Bailey, Vincent Garsnett, Brian Taylor, Hal
Barrett, Brett Gray, Les Warren, Mike
Brown, Jeff Harden, Dennis Wermert, John
Dix, Steve Poplin, Lee Whitaker, David
Montgomery Bell Camp out
Cost of the Campout was $20, See Mr Holtman to settle up. See the adults who worked with your patrol this weekend and get your books signed.
Troop Calendar (Please check for updates)
Sept 19 Second payment of $125/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 3 Regular Troop Meeting - Fall Break
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 17 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Oct 24 Popcorn orders must be turned in
Oct 31 No Troop Meeting – Halloween
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 11 or 12 Popcorn Pickup
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 27-29 Ski Trip
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, September 23, 2011
Troop Planning Meeting
Monday Sept. 19th will be a planning meeting. PLC at 7:00 PM. For those of you who are new to the troop, we normally have one Monday night meeting per month that is dedicated to planning for future meetings and events. Members of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) are expected to attend. That normally includes the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant SPL’s, Patrol Leaders,Troop Guide, Scribe, and Quartermaster. Other youth leaders are encouraged to attend this meeting because it is the first meeting under the new troop leaders. A Patrol Leader who cannot attend the PLC is expected to select a patrol member to attend in his place to represent the patrol. The Senior Patrol Leader conducts the PLC. The Scoutmaster serves as an Advisor to the group.
Mr. Holtman, Troop Treasurer is available to accept registration forms or handle financial matters if you want to drop by. Scoutmaster Conferences or Boards of Review can be conducted if requests are made ahead of time. We will be conducting SM Conferences and Boards of Review for several scouts that we didn’t get to last week.
Adult Leader Meeting
Les Gray has a Wood Badge Ticket item which involves looking at ways we can better utilize our adult leaders. He will be leading a leaders’ meeting Monday Sept. 19th at 7:00 PM to identify areas that need adult involvement. For example, we want to assign an adult advisor for each of the scout leadership positions to help the scouts develop responsibility in those areas. We also need one or possibly two adults to assist and advise the troop guide and sign off on new scout advancement. Asst. Scoutmasters and Committee members are encouraged to attend.
Troop Alumni
While you are watching Tennessee Football, Look for number 15, Chip Rhome, holder and kicker as well as Jake Gieske on the Cheer Leading Squad. Both are Troop 398 Eagle Scouts
I ran into JT Waldron a while back – He made the MTSU Cheer Leading Squad!
Webelos Discovery Day
A big thank you to those scouts and adults who showed up on Sat. You helped make the day a big success!
Montgomery Bell Camp out
Cost of the Campout was $20, See Mr Holtman to settle up. See the adults who worked with your patrol this weekend and get your books signed.
New Eagle Scout
Congratulations to David Reagan, Troop 398’s 112th Eagle Scout. He successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review last Wed. night.
2012 Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Our second payment of $125/person is due on September 19, 2011. The third payment of $200/person will be due on Feb 20, 2012.All payments made to the High Adventure Base are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone on our waiting list. Final payment of travel expenses will be due on June 18, 2012. Plan to depart Murfreesboro on June 23rd and return on July 4th, 2012.
We have reserved 3 crews. Each crew can have a maximum of 9 people – one slot on each crew is filled by a staff member from the High Adventure Base and 8 slots are filled by adults and scouts. Therefore, we have a total of 24 slots. We currently have three standbys – if there are others would like to attend, let me know and I will attempt to get another crew for us. Scouts must be 13 years of age by the date of the trip. The trip roster currently is as follows:
SCOUTS
Michael Gray
Conner Ervin
Luke Clement
Reed Spivey
Ross Hopkins
Cole Ott
Madden Pack
Hunter Warren
Ben Barrett
Spencer Beckman
Trey McAdams
Jim Allen
SCOUT STANDBYS
Michael Zietz
Justin Jones
ADULTS
Les Gray
Jerrod Ervin
Kevin Clement
David Spivey
Roger Hopkins
Carl Ott
Tracy Pack
Mike Warren
Brett Barrett
Chris Beckman
Richard McAdams
Gore Ervin
ADULT STANDBYS
Hal Taylor
Service Opportunity - The 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair
The Boy Scouts were so helpful last year. We would really appreciate their assistance again this year. The 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair is set for Saturday, September 24th from 10 am - 5 pm at 1137 West Main Street (The Corner of West Main Street and Highway 99/New Salem Highway). We could use help starting at 7:30am to assist our vendors with unloading and getting to their items to their booths. We can also use assistance in the afternoon starting at 4:30, but the most crucial need is in the morning.
www.salvationarmymurfreesboro.org
www.facebook.com/salvationarmymurfreesboro
www.facebook.com/redkettlecraftfair
Thanks,
Katie Peachey 615-542-5078 cell 615-941-8682 home
October Camp Out
We will attend District Camporee October 7-9 at Latimer High Adventure Base. There will be canoe races, rappelling and other events. Patrols will plan their own menus and cook as a patrol. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.
Adult Training Opportunities
Outdoor Leadership Skills another opportunity to complete this training has been added to the upcoming Winter Camp. It will be held on December 28 & 29. Go to http://www.mtcbsa.org/Volunteers/training/OLS.html for more information on this one and the November 11 – 13 course.
Registration for the College of Commissioner Science on November 11th is now open. Don’t miss this incredible commissioner training opportunity, our keynote speaker Deputy Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock and an amazing line-up of national instructors. http://www.mtcbsa.org/Volunteers/commissioner/comm_college.html
Winter Camp
Time to consider Winter Camp – we normally do not go as a troop. This is a good chance to pick up some merit badges and give your parents a break after the Holidays! Any scouts or adults who are interested should see the Scoutmaster.
Description: 2011 Winter Camp
Start Date: 12/27/2011 End Date: 12/31/2011
Registration Begins: 8/15/2011
Registration Ends: 12/15/2011
Late fee: After 11/11/2011 a late fee of $15.00 will apply to all Scout Registrants.
After 11/11/2011 a late fee of $15.00 will apply to all Provisional Registrants.
Contact E-mail: kwilkerson@mtcbsa.org
Cost: $95.00 per Scout
$95.00 per Provisional
$0.00 per Free Adult
$40.00 per Paid Adult
Details: Please ensure that each Scout is registered for only one (1) Class per day.
Activity Location: Map: 1284 Creighton Lane, Lebanon, TN 37086, US
Cancellation Policy: Middle Tennessee Council will refund all but a $30 cancellation fee per scout for those who contact the Middle TN Council Service Center no later than the Pre-Camp Leaders' Meeting on Dec. 8, 2011. Please use the refund request form located on the Council website. Refunds will be processed after the close of camp.
Troop planning Calendar
Sept 19 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Sept 19 Second payment of $125/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Sep 24 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair - Help needed to set up and break down
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Oct 24 Popcorn orders must be turned in
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 11 or 12 Popcorn Pickup
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday Sept. 19th will be a planning meeting. PLC at 7:00 PM. For those of you who are new to the troop, we normally have one Monday night meeting per month that is dedicated to planning for future meetings and events. Members of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) are expected to attend. That normally includes the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant SPL’s, Patrol Leaders,Troop Guide, Scribe, and Quartermaster. Other youth leaders are encouraged to attend this meeting because it is the first meeting under the new troop leaders. A Patrol Leader who cannot attend the PLC is expected to select a patrol member to attend in his place to represent the patrol. The Senior Patrol Leader conducts the PLC. The Scoutmaster serves as an Advisor to the group.
Mr. Holtman, Troop Treasurer is available to accept registration forms or handle financial matters if you want to drop by. Scoutmaster Conferences or Boards of Review can be conducted if requests are made ahead of time. We will be conducting SM Conferences and Boards of Review for several scouts that we didn’t get to last week.
Adult Leader Meeting
Les Gray has a Wood Badge Ticket item which involves looking at ways we can better utilize our adult leaders. He will be leading a leaders’ meeting Monday Sept. 19th at 7:00 PM to identify areas that need adult involvement. For example, we want to assign an adult advisor for each of the scout leadership positions to help the scouts develop responsibility in those areas. We also need one or possibly two adults to assist and advise the troop guide and sign off on new scout advancement. Asst. Scoutmasters and Committee members are encouraged to attend.
Troop Alumni
While you are watching Tennessee Football, Look for number 15, Chip Rhome, holder and kicker as well as Jake Gieske on the Cheer Leading Squad. Both are Troop 398 Eagle Scouts
I ran into JT Waldron a while back – He made the MTSU Cheer Leading Squad!
Webelos Discovery Day
A big thank you to those scouts and adults who showed up on Sat. You helped make the day a big success!
Montgomery Bell Camp out
Cost of the Campout was $20, See Mr Holtman to settle up. See the adults who worked with your patrol this weekend and get your books signed.
New Eagle Scout
Congratulations to David Reagan, Troop 398’s 112th Eagle Scout. He successfully completed his Eagle Board of Review last Wed. night.
2012 Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Our second payment of $125/person is due on September 19, 2011. The third payment of $200/person will be due on Feb 20, 2012.All payments made to the High Adventure Base are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone on our waiting list. Final payment of travel expenses will be due on June 18, 2012. Plan to depart Murfreesboro on June 23rd and return on July 4th, 2012.
We have reserved 3 crews. Each crew can have a maximum of 9 people – one slot on each crew is filled by a staff member from the High Adventure Base and 8 slots are filled by adults and scouts. Therefore, we have a total of 24 slots. We currently have three standbys – if there are others would like to attend, let me know and I will attempt to get another crew for us. Scouts must be 13 years of age by the date of the trip. The trip roster currently is as follows:
SCOUTS
Michael Gray
Conner Ervin
Luke Clement
Reed Spivey
Ross Hopkins
Cole Ott
Madden Pack
Hunter Warren
Ben Barrett
Spencer Beckman
Trey McAdams
Jim Allen
SCOUT STANDBYS
Michael Zietz
Justin Jones
ADULTS
Les Gray
Jerrod Ervin
Kevin Clement
David Spivey
Roger Hopkins
Carl Ott
Tracy Pack
Mike Warren
Brett Barrett
Chris Beckman
Richard McAdams
Gore Ervin
ADULT STANDBYS
Hal Taylor
Service Opportunity - The 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair
The Boy Scouts were so helpful last year. We would really appreciate their assistance again this year. The 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair is set for Saturday, September 24th from 10 am - 5 pm at 1137 West Main Street (The Corner of West Main Street and Highway 99/New Salem Highway). We could use help starting at 7:30am to assist our vendors with unloading and getting to their items to their booths. We can also use assistance in the afternoon starting at 4:30, but the most crucial need is in the morning.
www.salvationarmymurfreesboro.org
www.facebook.com/salvationarmymurfreesboro
www.facebook.com/redkettlecraftfair
Thanks,
Katie Peachey 615-542-5078 cell 615-941-8682 home
October Camp Out
We will attend District Camporee October 7-9 at Latimer High Adventure Base. There will be canoe races, rappelling and other events. Patrols will plan their own menus and cook as a patrol. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board.
Adult Training Opportunities
Outdoor Leadership Skills another opportunity to complete this training has been added to the upcoming Winter Camp. It will be held on December 28 & 29. Go to http://www.mtcbsa.org/Volunteers/training/OLS.html for more information on this one and the November 11 – 13 course.
Registration for the College of Commissioner Science on November 11th is now open. Don’t miss this incredible commissioner training opportunity, our keynote speaker Deputy Chief Scout Executive Wayne Brock and an amazing line-up of national instructors. http://www.mtcbsa.org/Volunteers/commissioner/comm_college.html
Winter Camp
Time to consider Winter Camp – we normally do not go as a troop. This is a good chance to pick up some merit badges and give your parents a break after the Holidays! Any scouts or adults who are interested should see the Scoutmaster.
Description: 2011 Winter Camp
Start Date: 12/27/2011 End Date: 12/31/2011
Registration Begins: 8/15/2011
Registration Ends: 12/15/2011
Late fee: After 11/11/2011 a late fee of $15.00 will apply to all Scout Registrants.
After 11/11/2011 a late fee of $15.00 will apply to all Provisional Registrants.
Contact E-mail: kwilkerson@mtcbsa.org
Cost: $95.00 per Scout
$95.00 per Provisional
$0.00 per Free Adult
$40.00 per Paid Adult
Details: Please ensure that each Scout is registered for only one (1) Class per day.
Activity Location: Map: 1284 Creighton Lane, Lebanon, TN 37086, US
Cancellation Policy: Middle Tennessee Council will refund all but a $30 cancellation fee per scout for those who contact the Middle TN Council Service Center no later than the Pre-Camp Leaders' Meeting on Dec. 8, 2011. Please use the refund request form located on the Council website. Refunds will be processed after the close of camp.
Troop planning Calendar
Sept 19 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Sept 19 Second payment of $125/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Sep 24 4th Annual Red Kettle Craft Fair - Help needed to set up and break down
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Oct 24 Popcorn orders must be turned in
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 11 or 12 Popcorn Pickup
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 5 Troop Court of Honor All Popcorn money due
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Camp Tubbs, Rock Island, TN
Jan 28 Tennessee Tech Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Feb 3-5 Super Bowl Sunday BBQ Fund Raiser
Feb 12 Scout Sunday at St. Mark’s
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Feb 25 MTSU Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 3 Adult University of Scouting – register on line @ www.mtcbsa.org
Apr 6 Good Friday
Apr 8 Easter Sunday
May 13 Mother’s Day
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
May 25-27 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1-Boxwell Reservation
May 28 Memorial Day
Jun 1-3 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Jun 10-16 Summer Camp
Jun 23- Jul 4 High Adventure Canoe Trek Ely, MN & Canada
Nov 22 Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, August 26, 2011
Troop Recharter Time
We are finalizing our charter renewal tomorrow – Friday, August 25th. If you have not yet talked to Jane Paxton or Mike Holtman, please email me or Mike Holtman at mike.holtman@yahoo.com right away. Youth and adult registration and Insurance is $16. If you want Boy’s Life, it is another $12. Troop annual dues are $50. You can pay from your Scout Account if you have enough in it.
Adults remember you must have completed Youth Protection Training within the last two years to register.
Eagle Service Project – This Saturday
Matthew Wells needs volunteers to work on his Eagle Project this Saturday, 8/27, from 8:00 until 12:00 at McFadden School on Bridge Avenue. All help is appreciated and welcomed. We will be moving rocks so everybody bring gloves and also wheel barrows if available. The project is located at the back of the school. If anybody has questions or needs directions then they can contact Matthew at (615) 898-0063.
New Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to Karl Klaus and Chip Adkins, Troop 398’s 110th and 111th Eagle Scouts. They successfully completed their Eagle Board of Review on Wed. night. Who’s next?
September Campout
Our next troop campout will be September 9 – 11. We now plan to camp at Montgomery Bell State Park. We have a number of scouts who need to pass off some requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. This is a great place to pass off most of the requirements, especially cooking, land navigation and hiking. For older scouts, we’ll take our canoes and you can enjoy paddling and fishing on the lake. We will also do leadership training for our new troop leaders. A sign-up sheet is located on the Bulletin Board.
Service Opportunity
If you need service hours, or just want to help out, Murfreesboro City Schools needs volunteers to help with their Back To School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 27th at Cannonsburg. They need volunteers to assist with setup at 9:00a.m. and breakdown
at 1:30p.m. If you want to volunteer, contact Greg Liles. His contact information is as follows:
Greg Lyles - Coordinator
Community Initiatives & Teacher Performance
2552 S. Church St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
615-893-2313 (Office)
615-893-2352 (Fax)
Troop Meeting Aug 29th
This will be an important meeting. We will have the kick off for popcorn sales and we will have elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders.
Father and Son Dove Shoot
Brett Barrett is organizing a Father and Son dove shoot on Sept 3rd. This will not be an official troop activity since BSA Safety policy does not allow us to participate in hunting trips as a troop. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board – more details to follow.
2012 Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Our second payment of $125/person is due on September 19, 2011. All payments made to the High Adventure Base are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone on our waiting list.
Key dates
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 29 Troop Elections & Popcorn Kick Off
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Sep 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Sep 5 No Troop Meeting – Labor Day
Sep 9-11 Troop Campout – Montgomery Bell State Park
Sept 12 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Sep 17 Webelos Discovery Day
Sept 19 Second payment of $125/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Latimer High Adventure Base
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
We are finalizing our charter renewal tomorrow – Friday, August 25th. If you have not yet talked to Jane Paxton or Mike Holtman, please email me or Mike Holtman at mike.holtman@yahoo.com right away. Youth and adult registration and Insurance is $16. If you want Boy’s Life, it is another $12. Troop annual dues are $50. You can pay from your Scout Account if you have enough in it.
Adults remember you must have completed Youth Protection Training within the last two years to register.
Eagle Service Project – This Saturday
Matthew Wells needs volunteers to work on his Eagle Project this Saturday, 8/27, from 8:00 until 12:00 at McFadden School on Bridge Avenue. All help is appreciated and welcomed. We will be moving rocks so everybody bring gloves and also wheel barrows if available. The project is located at the back of the school. If anybody has questions or needs directions then they can contact Matthew at (615) 898-0063.
New Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to Karl Klaus and Chip Adkins, Troop 398’s 110th and 111th Eagle Scouts. They successfully completed their Eagle Board of Review on Wed. night. Who’s next?
September Campout
Our next troop campout will be September 9 – 11. We now plan to camp at Montgomery Bell State Park. We have a number of scouts who need to pass off some requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. This is a great place to pass off most of the requirements, especially cooking, land navigation and hiking. For older scouts, we’ll take our canoes and you can enjoy paddling and fishing on the lake. We will also do leadership training for our new troop leaders. A sign-up sheet is located on the Bulletin Board.
Service Opportunity
If you need service hours, or just want to help out, Murfreesboro City Schools needs volunteers to help with their Back To School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 27th at Cannonsburg. They need volunteers to assist with setup at 9:00a.m. and breakdown
at 1:30p.m. If you want to volunteer, contact Greg Liles. His contact information is as follows:
Greg Lyles - Coordinator
Community Initiatives & Teacher Performance
2552 S. Church St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
615-893-2313 (Office)
615-893-2352 (Fax)
Troop Meeting Aug 29th
This will be an important meeting. We will have the kick off for popcorn sales and we will have elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders.
Father and Son Dove Shoot
Brett Barrett is organizing a Father and Son dove shoot on Sept 3rd. This will not be an official troop activity since BSA Safety policy does not allow us to participate in hunting trips as a troop. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board – more details to follow.
2012 Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Our second payment of $125/person is due on September 19, 2011. All payments made to the High Adventure Base are non-refundable, but they can be transferred to someone on our waiting list.
Key dates
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 29 Troop Elections & Popcorn Kick Off
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Sep 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Sep 5 No Troop Meeting – Labor Day
Sep 9-11 Troop Campout – Montgomery Bell State Park
Sept 12 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Sep 17 Webelos Discovery Day
Sept 19 Second payment of $125/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
2012
Jan 7 Polar Bear Plunge 9:30 – 10:30 AM at SportsCom
Jan 20-22 District Winter Camporee at Latimer High Adventure Base
Feb 20 Third payment of $200/person due for Canadian Canoe Trek at Ely, MN
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Troop Recharter Time
We have well over 100 scouts and adults to register. Please don’t make this any harder on our highly paid (ha,ha) staff than it needs to be. If you fail to reregister in time, you will have to fill out a new registration form. Please see Ms. Paxton and let her know if you plan to register for the next year. Make sure we have your correct contact information. You will also need to check in with Mr. Holtman and pay your dues and registration fees. Youth and adult registration and Insurance is $16. If you want Boy’s Life, it is another $12. Troop annual dues are $50. You can pay from your Scout Account if you have enough in it.
Adults remember you must have completed Youth Protection Training within the last two years to register.
Missing Keys
For convenience, we have a key safe in the breezeway at the Eagle’s Nest. There are two keys; one for the Eagle’s Nest and one for the restroom. Both are missing! If you have them, please return them to Mr. Warren!
Eagle Projects
Here is a message from David Reagan:
I have the mulch I need for my project. I am planning to work this Saturday. I wanted to work in the morning, but I have band practice Saturday morning so I’m going to start at 2pm at Bradley Academy. I will be moving and spreading the mulch so anybody with tools to do that should bring them, and I also need several wheel barrows. If anybody has questions or needs directions then they can contact me at (615)785-4929.
Troop Court of Honor
TheTroop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd in the Main Church Worship Center at 7:00 PM
September Campout
Our next troop campout will be September 9 – 11. We now plan to camp at Montgomery Bell State Park. We have a number of scouts who need to pass off some requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. This is a great place to pass off most of the requirements, especially cooking, land navigation and hiking. For older scouts, we’ll take our canoes and you can enjoy paddling and fishing on the lake.
Service Opportunity
If you need service hours, or just want to help out, here’s a request from Murfreesboro City Schools:
You were referred to us as a contact for scout volunteers. The Murfreesboro City Schools is having a Back To School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 27th at Cannonsburg from 10-2p.m.
We could certainly use volunteers to assist with setup at 9:00a.m. and breakdown
at 1:30p.m. Please let me know if this is a possibility. I look forward to hearing back from you.
Thanks,
Greg Lyles - Coordinator
Community Initiatives & Teacher Performance
2552 S. Church St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
615-893-2313 (Office)
615-893-2352 (Fax)
Adult Training Opportunity
Middle Tennessee Council is excited to announce a new adult leader training for those interested in taking Scouts Sailing. It will be conducted at the Boxwell Boat Harbor September 9 – 10. A registration form with all the important details will be posted on the bulletin board. Space is limited so register early. For questions or additional information please contact Crystal Mayfield at 615-383-9724 x234 or cmayfield@mtcbsa.org.
Troop Meeting Aug 29th
This will be an important meeting. We will have the kick off for popcorn sales and we will have elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders.
White Water Weekend
If you floated the Hiwassee on Sat most likely you will find at least one picture of yourself in one of two places.
You are invited to view Mike Hargrove's photo album: https://picasaweb.google.com/106940624554538150980/2011_08_13?authkey=Gv1sRgCIrGgZz4soiSZg&feat=email#
Play the slide show:
https://picasaweb.google.com/106940624554538150980/2011_08_13?authkey=Gv1sRgCIrGgZz4soiSZg&feat=email#slideshow/5640911358190042642
Message from Mike H:
This is Sat and hopefully has a least on picture of most everybody on the river.
Mike H
Or try this website http://www.photoreflect.com/store/store.aspx?p=57422 Look at the albums on 8/13 & 8/14 from 3-4 pm
Father and Son Dove Shoot
ASM Brett Barrett is organizing a Father and Son dove shoot on Sept 3rd . A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board – more details to follow.
Key dates for 2011
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 29 Troop Elections & Popcorn Kick Off
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Sep 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Sep 5 No Troop Meeting – Labor Day
Sep 9-11 Troop Campout – Montgomery Bell State Park
Sept 12 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Sept 17 (Tentative) Troop 398 reunion & cookout
Sep 17 Webelos Discovery Day
Sept 19 Second payment due for Ely
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 11-13 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Troop Christmas Camp Out – Short Mountain
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
Thursday, August 11, 2011
BSA SWIM TEST TONIGHT!
ASM Jon Doliana will be the Sportscom Indoor Pool at 7:00 PM tonight, Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:00 PM. He will administer Swim Tests for those who need one and he would be willing to pass scouts off on any remaining aquatic requirements for rank or merit badges.
August Camp Out
The troop white water weekend is this weekend August 12 - 14. Scouts needing a ride should be at the Eagle’s Nest at 4:30 PM. Mr. Carey, Mr. Ervin and Mr. Meyers will provide rides form those who need one.Families are welcome to participate on this camp out. All adult and youth members of the troop who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to float the river. (Note: in order for registered scouts and adult leaders to be covered by BSA insurance, they must pass the BSA Swim Test - regardless of the type of water craft they use, to include those rented from Hiwassee Outfitters) The troop will camp in Gee Creek Overflow Campground on the Hiwassee River near Benton, TN. Porta-potties are available in the campground and showers are a short walk away in the main campground. We will cook as a troop so no patrol menus are required. Cost will vary depending on the type of water craft from $20 to about $50. We have budgeted $ 20 to cover food (Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper: Sun. breakfast, and lunch) and camping fees to which you should add the cost of your water craft. We will provide breakfast, lunch and supper on Sat. as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (We can adjust the food and camping cost if you let us know ahead of time if you plan to leave early. Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM EST if you plan to float on Saturday. The float is about 6 river miles and takes 4 to 5 hours to float. We try to get off the river by 4:30 PM EST on both days. Bring sunscreen and water bottle and avoid cotton clothing. Wear lace up shoes (old athletic shoes are good), the rocks are sharp and the current will suck off crocks and flip flops.
Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river.
First year scouts and non-registered family members will run the river on Saturday in a water craft of their choice obtained from Hiwassee Outfitters. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river. Should you choose to float on Sunday, you will make your own arrangements with the outfitter. Non-registered family members are not required to take the BSA Swim Test, but parents should use discretion as far as floating the river with younger children. This river does have a swift current and 55 degree water temperatures. I strongly urge that all participants be able to swim well enough to self-rescue if necessary. The following costs from Hiwassee outfitters are for one day rentals only: Sit-on-Top Kayak $ 30.00/person, 1 person Funyak (Inflatable Kayak) $30/person, 2 person Funyak $24.00/person, 4,5, or 6 person rafts are available $18.31/person or $73.20 per raft minimum. PFD’s (life jackets), paddle and a shuttle to the put-in are included. More info on watercraft is available at http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com We will pay Hiwassee Outfitters by troop check on Saturday to avoid paying sales tax.
Please check out with an adult leader before you depart on Sunday – every year we end up trying to locate a scout who has already caught a ride home.
Due to equipment limitations, we have the following guidelines for BSA equipment. Sign up for a canoe for your 2nd and 3rd year on the river. Sign up for a kayak if you have two years Hiwassee experience in a canoe or one year and canoeing merit badge or have attended the kayak phase of the BSA paddling Clinic. If in doubt, see Mr. Warren. BSA Canoe $27.00 or $13.50/person if tandem, BSA Kayak $17.00/person (this is the cost for a 2 day weekend rental – you will pay this regardless if only choose to paddle one day). PFD’s, and paddles are included, in addition, helmets are provided for kayakers. Troop kayaks are provided on a first come basis. Canoes and kayaks will float the river on Saturday and Sunday. Only registered scouts and adults can use the BSA equipment due to insurance concerns.
Directions to Gee Creek Campground, 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325
Take I 24 East to Chattanooga. Go north on I 75 toward Cleveland & Knoxville. Get off I 75 at exit # 20 (Hwy 64 bypass). Turn right at the top of the ramp on Hwy 64 bypass. On bypass go 6 miles to Ocoee Exit (Highway 64 East). Turn right onto Hwy 64 East to Ocoee (approximately 13 miles) to Hwy 411 North exit (Maryville exit).At the exit stop sign, turn left on Hwy 411 toward Maryville, Benton & Etowah. Go through Benton (well known in the past for its speed traps!). Continue on Hwy 411 about 6 miles and cross the Hiwassee River bridge. Approximately 1/4 to ½ mile after crossing the river go past the Cowboy Restaurant (now closed) and turn right on Spring Creek Road at an old antique store (there is a brown sign pointing to Gee Creek Campground). Follow this road until you pass the rangers office. Go about 1/4 mile and then watch for the entrance to Gee Creek Campground on your right. (If you arrive late at night, the gate may be closed, but it won’t be locked) Turn right into the campground then take your first right turn then turn right again into a large field (Overflow/Group camping area). Look for our Troop 398 trailer. Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM, so try to keep it down if you arrive late.
To get to Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Road, Reliance, TN 37369, go back out to Hwy 411 and turn left. Go back across the Hiwassee River and turn left on Hwy 30 and go to Reliance (approx. 5 miles). Rafters and Funyakers will be getting their equipment from Hiwassee Outfitters.
Troop Court of Honor
The next Troop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd. The last Board of Review will be held on August 15th .
Missing Keys
For convenience we have a key safe in the breezeway at the Eagle’s Nest. There are two keys; one for the Eagle’s Nest and one for the restroom. Both are missing! If you have them, please return them!
ASM Jon Doliana will be the Sportscom Indoor Pool at 7:00 PM tonight, Thursday, Aug. 11 at 7:00 PM. He will administer Swim Tests for those who need one and he would be willing to pass scouts off on any remaining aquatic requirements for rank or merit badges.
August Camp Out
The troop white water weekend is this weekend August 12 - 14. Scouts needing a ride should be at the Eagle’s Nest at 4:30 PM. Mr. Carey, Mr. Ervin and Mr. Meyers will provide rides form those who need one.Families are welcome to participate on this camp out. All adult and youth members of the troop who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to float the river. (Note: in order for registered scouts and adult leaders to be covered by BSA insurance, they must pass the BSA Swim Test - regardless of the type of water craft they use, to include those rented from Hiwassee Outfitters) The troop will camp in Gee Creek Overflow Campground on the Hiwassee River near Benton, TN. Porta-potties are available in the campground and showers are a short walk away in the main campground. We will cook as a troop so no patrol menus are required. Cost will vary depending on the type of water craft from $20 to about $50. We have budgeted $ 20 to cover food (Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper: Sun. breakfast, and lunch) and camping fees to which you should add the cost of your water craft. We will provide breakfast, lunch and supper on Sat. as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (We can adjust the food and camping cost if you let us know ahead of time if you plan to leave early. Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM EST if you plan to float on Saturday. The float is about 6 river miles and takes 4 to 5 hours to float. We try to get off the river by 4:30 PM EST on both days. Bring sunscreen and water bottle and avoid cotton clothing. Wear lace up shoes (old athletic shoes are good), the rocks are sharp and the current will suck off crocks and flip flops.
Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river.
First year scouts and non-registered family members will run the river on Saturday in a water craft of their choice obtained from Hiwassee Outfitters. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river. Should you choose to float on Sunday, you will make your own arrangements with the outfitter. Non-registered family members are not required to take the BSA Swim Test, but parents should use discretion as far as floating the river with younger children. This river does have a swift current and 55 degree water temperatures. I strongly urge that all participants be able to swim well enough to self-rescue if necessary. The following costs from Hiwassee outfitters are for one day rentals only: Sit-on-Top Kayak $ 30.00/person, 1 person Funyak (Inflatable Kayak) $30/person, 2 person Funyak $24.00/person, 4,5, or 6 person rafts are available $18.31/person or $73.20 per raft minimum. PFD’s (life jackets), paddle and a shuttle to the put-in are included. More info on watercraft is available at http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com We will pay Hiwassee Outfitters by troop check on Saturday to avoid paying sales tax.
Please check out with an adult leader before you depart on Sunday – every year we end up trying to locate a scout who has already caught a ride home.
Due to equipment limitations, we have the following guidelines for BSA equipment. Sign up for a canoe for your 2nd and 3rd year on the river. Sign up for a kayak if you have two years Hiwassee experience in a canoe or one year and canoeing merit badge or have attended the kayak phase of the BSA paddling Clinic. If in doubt, see Mr. Warren. BSA Canoe $27.00 or $13.50/person if tandem, BSA Kayak $17.00/person (this is the cost for a 2 day weekend rental – you will pay this regardless if only choose to paddle one day). PFD’s, and paddles are included, in addition, helmets are provided for kayakers. Troop kayaks are provided on a first come basis. Canoes and kayaks will float the river on Saturday and Sunday. Only registered scouts and adults can use the BSA equipment due to insurance concerns.
Directions to Gee Creek Campground, 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325
Take I 24 East to Chattanooga. Go north on I 75 toward Cleveland & Knoxville. Get off I 75 at exit # 20 (Hwy 64 bypass). Turn right at the top of the ramp on Hwy 64 bypass. On bypass go 6 miles to Ocoee Exit (Highway 64 East). Turn right onto Hwy 64 East to Ocoee (approximately 13 miles) to Hwy 411 North exit (Maryville exit).At the exit stop sign, turn left on Hwy 411 toward Maryville, Benton & Etowah. Go through Benton (well known in the past for its speed traps!). Continue on Hwy 411 about 6 miles and cross the Hiwassee River bridge. Approximately 1/4 to ½ mile after crossing the river go past the Cowboy Restaurant (now closed) and turn right on Spring Creek Road at an old antique store (there is a brown sign pointing to Gee Creek Campground). Follow this road until you pass the rangers office. Go about 1/4 mile and then watch for the entrance to Gee Creek Campground on your right. (If you arrive late at night, the gate may be closed, but it won’t be locked) Turn right into the campground then take your first right turn then turn right again into a large field (Overflow/Group camping area). Look for our Troop 398 trailer. Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM, so try to keep it down if you arrive late.
To get to Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Road, Reliance, TN 37369, go back out to Hwy 411 and turn left. Go back across the Hiwassee River and turn left on Hwy 30 and go to Reliance (approx. 5 miles). Rafters and Funyakers will be getting their equipment from Hiwassee Outfitters.
Troop Court of Honor
The next Troop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd. The last Board of Review will be held on August 15th .
Missing Keys
For convenience we have a key safe in the breezeway at the Eagle’s Nest. There are two keys; one for the Eagle’s Nest and one for the restroom. Both are missing! If you have them, please return them!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Eagle Court of Honor
Don’t forget, Josh Perkins will receive his Eagle Award at a special Court of Honor at 2:00 PM on today, August 6th at Bellaire Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.
Troop Court of Honor
The next Troop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd. The last Board of Review will be held on August 15th .
Personal Fitness MB
For those of you who have been participating in the personal fitness MB, please note that this coming Monday, Aug 8th, will be your last opportunity to take the final 12 week PT Test. Please make sure that you wear your Class B shirt under your Class A, as well as running shoes. For anyone else who cannot make it this coming Monday night, it will be your responsibility to schedule your physical fitness assessment with one of the Personal Fitness Merit Badge Counselors.
In addition, this last Monday, we completed the classroom portion of the merit badge. There will not be a make-up class for this. If you were not able to make that class, you will need to make sure that you have completely filled out your personal fitness workbook, and schedule a 1:1 meeting with either Mr. Siler or Mr. Lanier. You will be expected to know the answers to the questions within the workbook.
For everyone else who attended this week’s classroom session, please make sure that you have completed and turned in your personal fitness MB workbook to either Mr. Siler or Mr. Lanier. These will need to be reviewed by one of the mb counselors before your merit badge application is submitted and approved. For any questions, please contact Jon Siler at (307) 262-5855 or Glenn Lanier at (615) 364-2966.
Missing Keys
For convenience we have a key safe in the breezeway at the Eagle’s Nest. There are two keys; one for the Eagle’s Nest and one for the restroom. Both are missing! If you have them, please return them!
August Camp Out
The troop white water weekend is August 12 - 14. Families are welcome to participate on this camp out. All adult and youth members of the troop who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to float the river. (Note: in order for registered scouts and adult leaders to be covered by BSA insurance, they must pass the BSA Swim Test - regardless of the type of water craft they use, to include those rented from Hiwassee Outfitters) The troop will camp in Gee Creek Overflow Campground on the Hiwassee River near Benton, TN. Porta-potties are available in the campground and showers are a short walk away in the main campground. We will cook as a troop so no patrol menus are required. Cost will vary depending on the type of water craft from $20 to about $50. We have budgeted $ 20 to cover food (Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper: Sun. breakfast, and lunch) and camping fees to which you should add the cost of your water craft. We will provide breakfast, lunch and supper on Sat. as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (We can adjust the food and camping cost if you let us know ahead of time if you plan to leave early. Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM EST if you plan to float on Saturday. The float is about 6 river miles and takes 4 to 5 hours to float. We try to get off the river by 4:30 PM EST on both days. Bring sunscreen and water bottle and avoid cotton clothing. Wear lace up shoes (old athletic shoes are good), the rocks are sharp and the current will suck off crocks and flip flops.
We need input from all participants as to which water craft you wish to use. Please make a selection on the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board or reply to this email. This will allow us to make reservations with Hiwassee Outfitters and pick up adequate equipment from council. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river.
First year scouts and non-registered family members will run the river on Saturday in a water craft of their choice obtained from Hiwassee Outfitters. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river. Should you choose to float on Sunday, you will make your own arrangements with the outfitter. Non-registered family members are not required to take the BSA Swim Test, but parents should use discretion as far as floating the river with younger children. This river does have a swift current and 55 degree water temperatures. I strongly urge that all participants be able to swim well enough to self-rescue if necessary. The following costs from Hiwassee outfitters are for one day rentals only: Sit-on-Top Kayak $ 30.00/person, 1 person Funyak (Inflatable Kayak) $30/person, 2 person Funyak $24.00/person, 4,5, or 6 person rafts are available $18.31/person or $73.20 per raft minimum. PFD’s (life jackets), paddle and a shuttle to the put-in are included. More info on watercraft is available at http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com We will pay Hiwassee Outfitters by troop check on Saturday to avoid paying sales tax.
Due to equipment limitations, we have the following guidelines for BSA equipment. Sign up for a canoe for your 2nd and 3rd year on the river. Sign up for a kayak if you have two years Hiwassee experience in a canoe or one year and canoeing merit badge or have attended the kayak phase of the BSA paddling Clinic. If in doubt, see Mr. Warren. BSA Canoe $27.00 or $13.50/person if tandem, BSA Kayak $17.00/person (this is the cost for a 2 day weekend rental – you will pay this regardless if only choose to paddle one day). PFD’s, and paddles are included, in addition, helmets are provided for kayakers. Troop kayaks are provided on a first come basis. Canoes and kayaks will float the river on Saturday and Sunday. Only registered scouts and adults can use the BSA equipment due to insurance concerns.
Directions to Gee Creek Campground, 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325
Take I 24 East to Chattanooga. Go north on I 75 toward Cleveland & Knoxville. Get off I 75 at exit # 20 (Hwy 64 bypass). Turn right at the top of the ramp on Hwy 64 bypass. On bypass go 6 miles to Ocoee Exit (Highway 64 East). Turn right onto Hwy 64 East to Ocoee (approximately 13 miles) to Hwy 411 North exit (Maryville exit).At the exit stop sign, turn left on Hwy 411 toward Maryville, Benton & Etowah. Go through Benton (well known in the past for its speed traps!). Continue on Hwy 411 about 6 miles and cross the Hiwassee River bridge. Approximately 1/4 to ½ mile after crossing the river go past the Cowboy Restaurant (now closed) and turn right on Spring Creek Road at an old antique store (there is a brown sign pointing to Gee Creek Campground). Follow this road until you pass the rangers office. Go about 1/4 mile and then watch for the entrance to Gee Creek Campground on your right. (If you arrive late at night, the gate may be closed, but it won’t be locked) Turn right into the campground then take your first right turn then turn right again into a large field (Overflow/Group camping area). Look for our Troop 398 trailer. Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM, so try to keep it down if you arrive late.
To get to Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Road, Reliance, TN 37369, go back out to Hwy 411 and turn left. Go back across the Hiwassee River and turn left on Hwy 30 and go to Reliance (approx. 5 miles). Rafters and Funyakers will be getting their equipment from Hiwassee Outfitters.
Eagle Scout in space
Distinguished Eagle Scout and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum is living on the International Space Station for five months and sharing his experiences on his blog at www.nesa.org. Take a look.
NESA life member square knot
Life membership in the National Eagle Scout Association is only $250. This membership provides many benefits for the rest of your life. You will support the many projects NESA carries out for Eagle Scouts, and you also will qualify to wear one of the most attractive square knots available for the BSA leader uniform. The NESA life member square knot is the red, white, and blue Eagle Scout square knot, but with a silver metallic border.
Eagle Scout scholarships
The NESA web site, www.nesa.org has a list of scholarships available to Eagle Scouts. In 2012, NESA will add a new college scholarship—the largest one in the Boy Scouts of America. The NESA Science Scholarship of $50,000 will be awarded to an Eagle Scout planning to pursue an education in science.
Project Popcorn
Earn some money for your scout account and support your Scouting program by selling popcorn this fall! What’s new this year?
• Kettle Corn Microwave is back!
• White Chocolate Pretzels
• $600 Club achievers will receive a Zyclone Zing Ring Blaster
Recruit a Friend & Win
• Recruit a friend between August 1 & November 11, and you will get a Centennial Recruiter Patch and have a chance to win prizes such as electronics, camping gear and other items. You are entered each time you recruit a new Scout. Recruit 3 friends and get 3 chances to win.
• Qualifying Scouts must be submitted to the MTC BSA by November 18, 2011. Drawing will be held on Monday, December 1, 2011.
• Make sure to tell your unit’s leader to enter you in the drawing!
College of Commissioner Science (Adult)
The Fourth Annual College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8 am until 4:30 p.m. at Brentwood United Methodist Church. The course is advanced training program where our council's commissioner staff offers a rich variety of courses designed to help you further develop leadership, communications, management, and Commissioner skills in order to improve your ability to serve youth.The tuition will be $25 for the day and will include a light breakfast and lunch. If you have any question please contact Dean Tim Acree at tim.acree@comcast.net or Maribeth Hugh at mhughes@mtcbsa.org.
My Scouting Account (Adult)
www.myscouting.org offers parents and volunteers the ability to access unit, district and council tools, training opportunities and keep in touch with members and alumni. This website is run by the national office, and the Middle Tennessee Council does not have access to resetting passwords and/or usernames. If you are having problems logging in, please contact our National office at 972-580-2267.
***DO NOT CREATE ANOTHER ACCOUNT***. Doing so may cause your training records to not get updated in our office accurately.
Membership ID Information
To obtain your membership id number you have a few options.
• Call your unit leader; they will have a copy of the unit roster which lists everyone’s ID number.
• Call the local Scout office (615-383-9724) and ask for your member ID number.
• Call your District Executive.
Jet Trails Available Online!
The July/Aug/Sept issue of the Middle Tennessee Council quarterly magazine is now available online! Click here to view
Don’t forget, Josh Perkins will receive his Eagle Award at a special Court of Honor at 2:00 PM on today, August 6th at Bellaire Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.
Troop Court of Honor
The next Troop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd. The last Board of Review will be held on August 15th .
Personal Fitness MB
For those of you who have been participating in the personal fitness MB, please note that this coming Monday, Aug 8th, will be your last opportunity to take the final 12 week PT Test. Please make sure that you wear your Class B shirt under your Class A, as well as running shoes. For anyone else who cannot make it this coming Monday night, it will be your responsibility to schedule your physical fitness assessment with one of the Personal Fitness Merit Badge Counselors.
In addition, this last Monday, we completed the classroom portion of the merit badge. There will not be a make-up class for this. If you were not able to make that class, you will need to make sure that you have completely filled out your personal fitness workbook, and schedule a 1:1 meeting with either Mr. Siler or Mr. Lanier. You will be expected to know the answers to the questions within the workbook.
For everyone else who attended this week’s classroom session, please make sure that you have completed and turned in your personal fitness MB workbook to either Mr. Siler or Mr. Lanier. These will need to be reviewed by one of the mb counselors before your merit badge application is submitted and approved. For any questions, please contact Jon Siler at (307) 262-5855 or Glenn Lanier at (615) 364-2966.
Missing Keys
For convenience we have a key safe in the breezeway at the Eagle’s Nest. There are two keys; one for the Eagle’s Nest and one for the restroom. Both are missing! If you have them, please return them!
August Camp Out
The troop white water weekend is August 12 - 14. Families are welcome to participate on this camp out. All adult and youth members of the troop who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to float the river. (Note: in order for registered scouts and adult leaders to be covered by BSA insurance, they must pass the BSA Swim Test - regardless of the type of water craft they use, to include those rented from Hiwassee Outfitters) The troop will camp in Gee Creek Overflow Campground on the Hiwassee River near Benton, TN. Porta-potties are available in the campground and showers are a short walk away in the main campground. We will cook as a troop so no patrol menus are required. Cost will vary depending on the type of water craft from $20 to about $50. We have budgeted $ 20 to cover food (Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper: Sun. breakfast, and lunch) and camping fees to which you should add the cost of your water craft. We will provide breakfast, lunch and supper on Sat. as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (We can adjust the food and camping cost if you let us know ahead of time if you plan to leave early. Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM EST if you plan to float on Saturday. The float is about 6 river miles and takes 4 to 5 hours to float. We try to get off the river by 4:30 PM EST on both days. Bring sunscreen and water bottle and avoid cotton clothing. Wear lace up shoes (old athletic shoes are good), the rocks are sharp and the current will suck off crocks and flip flops.
We need input from all participants as to which water craft you wish to use. Please make a selection on the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board or reply to this email. This will allow us to make reservations with Hiwassee Outfitters and pick up adequate equipment from council. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river.
First year scouts and non-registered family members will run the river on Saturday in a water craft of their choice obtained from Hiwassee Outfitters. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river. Should you choose to float on Sunday, you will make your own arrangements with the outfitter. Non-registered family members are not required to take the BSA Swim Test, but parents should use discretion as far as floating the river with younger children. This river does have a swift current and 55 degree water temperatures. I strongly urge that all participants be able to swim well enough to self-rescue if necessary. The following costs from Hiwassee outfitters are for one day rentals only: Sit-on-Top Kayak $ 30.00/person, 1 person Funyak (Inflatable Kayak) $30/person, 2 person Funyak $24.00/person, 4,5, or 6 person rafts are available $18.31/person or $73.20 per raft minimum. PFD’s (life jackets), paddle and a shuttle to the put-in are included. More info on watercraft is available at http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com We will pay Hiwassee Outfitters by troop check on Saturday to avoid paying sales tax.
Due to equipment limitations, we have the following guidelines for BSA equipment. Sign up for a canoe for your 2nd and 3rd year on the river. Sign up for a kayak if you have two years Hiwassee experience in a canoe or one year and canoeing merit badge or have attended the kayak phase of the BSA paddling Clinic. If in doubt, see Mr. Warren. BSA Canoe $27.00 or $13.50/person if tandem, BSA Kayak $17.00/person (this is the cost for a 2 day weekend rental – you will pay this regardless if only choose to paddle one day). PFD’s, and paddles are included, in addition, helmets are provided for kayakers. Troop kayaks are provided on a first come basis. Canoes and kayaks will float the river on Saturday and Sunday. Only registered scouts and adults can use the BSA equipment due to insurance concerns.
Directions to Gee Creek Campground, 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325
Take I 24 East to Chattanooga. Go north on I 75 toward Cleveland & Knoxville. Get off I 75 at exit # 20 (Hwy 64 bypass). Turn right at the top of the ramp on Hwy 64 bypass. On bypass go 6 miles to Ocoee Exit (Highway 64 East). Turn right onto Hwy 64 East to Ocoee (approximately 13 miles) to Hwy 411 North exit (Maryville exit).At the exit stop sign, turn left on Hwy 411 toward Maryville, Benton & Etowah. Go through Benton (well known in the past for its speed traps!). Continue on Hwy 411 about 6 miles and cross the Hiwassee River bridge. Approximately 1/4 to ½ mile after crossing the river go past the Cowboy Restaurant (now closed) and turn right on Spring Creek Road at an old antique store (there is a brown sign pointing to Gee Creek Campground). Follow this road until you pass the rangers office. Go about 1/4 mile and then watch for the entrance to Gee Creek Campground on your right. (If you arrive late at night, the gate may be closed, but it won’t be locked) Turn right into the campground then take your first right turn then turn right again into a large field (Overflow/Group camping area). Look for our Troop 398 trailer. Quiet time begins at 10:00 PM, so try to keep it down if you arrive late.
To get to Hiwassee Outfitters, 155 Ellis Creek Road, Reliance, TN 37369, go back out to Hwy 411 and turn left. Go back across the Hiwassee River and turn left on Hwy 30 and go to Reliance (approx. 5 miles). Rafters and Funyakers will be getting their equipment from Hiwassee Outfitters.
Eagle Scout in space
Distinguished Eagle Scout and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum is living on the International Space Station for five months and sharing his experiences on his blog at www.nesa.org. Take a look.
NESA life member square knot
Life membership in the National Eagle Scout Association is only $250. This membership provides many benefits for the rest of your life. You will support the many projects NESA carries out for Eagle Scouts, and you also will qualify to wear one of the most attractive square knots available for the BSA leader uniform. The NESA life member square knot is the red, white, and blue Eagle Scout square knot, but with a silver metallic border.
Eagle Scout scholarships
The NESA web site, www.nesa.org has a list of scholarships available to Eagle Scouts. In 2012, NESA will add a new college scholarship—the largest one in the Boy Scouts of America. The NESA Science Scholarship of $50,000 will be awarded to an Eagle Scout planning to pursue an education in science.
Project Popcorn
Earn some money for your scout account and support your Scouting program by selling popcorn this fall! What’s new this year?
• Kettle Corn Microwave is back!
• White Chocolate Pretzels
• $600 Club achievers will receive a Zyclone Zing Ring Blaster
Recruit a Friend & Win
• Recruit a friend between August 1 & November 11, and you will get a Centennial Recruiter Patch and have a chance to win prizes such as electronics, camping gear and other items. You are entered each time you recruit a new Scout. Recruit 3 friends and get 3 chances to win.
• Qualifying Scouts must be submitted to the MTC BSA by November 18, 2011. Drawing will be held on Monday, December 1, 2011.
• Make sure to tell your unit’s leader to enter you in the drawing!
College of Commissioner Science (Adult)
The Fourth Annual College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8 am until 4:30 p.m. at Brentwood United Methodist Church. The course is advanced training program where our council's commissioner staff offers a rich variety of courses designed to help you further develop leadership, communications, management, and Commissioner skills in order to improve your ability to serve youth.The tuition will be $25 for the day and will include a light breakfast and lunch. If you have any question please contact Dean Tim Acree at tim.acree@comcast.net or Maribeth Hugh at mhughes@mtcbsa.org.
My Scouting Account (Adult)
www.myscouting.org offers parents and volunteers the ability to access unit, district and council tools, training opportunities and keep in touch with members and alumni. This website is run by the national office, and the Middle Tennessee Council does not have access to resetting passwords and/or usernames. If you are having problems logging in, please contact our National office at 972-580-2267.
***DO NOT CREATE ANOTHER ACCOUNT***. Doing so may cause your training records to not get updated in our office accurately.
Membership ID Information
To obtain your membership id number you have a few options.
• Call your unit leader; they will have a copy of the unit roster which lists everyone’s ID number.
• Call the local Scout office (615-383-9724) and ask for your member ID number.
• Call your District Executive.
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Friday, July 22, 2011
Merit Badges
Mr. Dix wanted to let anyone working with him on a merit badge know that he plans to be at next Monday’s meeting. If anyone needs to schedule a time apart from a meeting, especially while school is out, contact him and he will set up a time to work with you.
Scouts working on Physical Fitness MB with Mr. Siler and Mr. Lanier, wear Class B and wear running shoes at next Monday’s meeting.
Eagle Projects
Karl Klaus needs plenty of help this Saturday as he plans to finish up his project (Building frog ponds). Meet in front of Mitchell Neilson Primary School (Jones Blvd across from the water tower) at 9:00 AM Saturday. Bring work gloves and shovel.
Adult Support of Whitewater School
Dennis Harden needs to get a count of the number of Troop 398m adults who are going to support the WW School on the Hiwassee on July 30 – 31 so he can plan for food. Please contact me if you are planning to go – Dennis is out of town till next week.
Eagle Court of Honor
Josh Perkins will receive his Eagle Award at a special Court of Honor at 2:00 PM on August 6th at Bellaire Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.
Troop Court of Honor
The next Troop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd. The last Board of Review will be held on August 15th .
August Camp Out
The troop white water weekend is August 12 - 14. Families are welcome to participate on this camp out. All adult and youth members of the troop who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to float the river. (Note: in order for registered scouts and adult leaders to be covered by BSA insurance, they must pass the BSA Swim Test - regardless of the type of water craft they use, to include those rented from Hiwassee Outfitters) The troop will camp in Gee Creek Overflow Campground on the Hiwassee River near Benton, TN. Porta-potties are available in the campground and showers are a short walk away in the main campground. We will cook as a troop so no patrol menus are required. Cost will vary depending on the type of water craft from $20 to about $50. We have budgeted $ 20 to cover food (Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper: Sun. breakfast, and lunch) and camping fees to which you should add the cost of your water craft. We will provide breakfast, lunch and supper on Sat. as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (We can adjust the food and camping cost if you let us know ahead of time if you plan to leave early. Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM EST if you plan to float on Saturday. The float is about 6 river miles and takes 4 to 5 hours to float. We try to get off the river by 4:30 PM EST on both days. Bring sunscreen and water bottle and avoid cotton clothing. Wear lace up shoes (old athletic shoes are good), the rocks are sharp and the current will suck off crocks and flip flops.
We need input from all participants as to which water craft you wish to use. Please make a selection on the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board or reply to this email. This will allow us to make reservations with Hiwassee Outfitters and pick up adequate equipment from council. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river.
First year scouts and non-registered family members will run the river on Saturday in a water craft of their choice obtained from Hiwassee Outfitters. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river. Should you choose to float on Sunday, you will make your own arrangements with the outfitter. Non-registered family members are not required to take the BSA Swim Test, but parents should use discretion as far as floating the river with younger children. This river does have a swift current and 55 degree water temperatures. I strongly urge that all participants be able to swim well enough to self-rescue if necessary. The following costs from Hiwassee outfitters are for one day rentals only: Sit-on-Top Kayak $ 30.00/person, 1 person Funyak (Inflatable Kayak) $30/person, 2 person Funyak $24.00/person, 4,5, or 6 person rafts are available $18.31/person or $73.20 per raft minimum. PFD’s (life jackets), paddle and a shuttle to the put-in are included. More info on watercraft is available at http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com We will pay Hiwassee Outfitters by troop check on Saturday to avoid paying sales tax.
Due to equipment limitations, we have the following guidelines for BSA equipment. Sign up for a canoe for your 2nd and 3rd year on the river. Sign up for a kayak if you have two years Hiwassee experience in a canoe or one year and canoeing merit badge or have attended the kayak phase of the BSA paddling Clinic. If in doubt, see Mr. Warren. BSA Canoe $27.00 or $13.50/person if tandem, BSA Kayak $17.00/person (this is the cost for a 2 day weekend rental – you will pay this regardless if only choose to paddle one day). PFD’s, and paddles are included, in addition, helmets are provided for kayakers. Troop kayaks are provided on a first come basis. Canoes and kayaks will float the river on Saturday and Sunday. Only registered scouts and adults can use the BSA equipment due to insurance concerns.
2011 Dates
July 17-23 National Youth Leadership Training
July 17-23 Order of the Arrow Summit Corps, Virginia (OA members only)
Info: email Summit-corps@wa-hi-nasi.org
July 29-31 Youth White Water Canoe/Kayak School – Hiwassee River
Aug 1-6 Order of the Arrow Indian Summer (OA members only)
Aug 4 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Aug 6 Eagle Court of Honor – Josh Perkins – 2:00 PM at Bellaire Baptist Church
Aug 12-14 Troop White Water Camp Out Hiwassee River
Aug 12-14 Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal (OA members & newly elected candidates only)
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Sep 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Sep 5 No Troop Meeting – Labor Day
Sep 9-11 Troop Campout – Hiking at Shiloh Battlefield
Sep 16-18 Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship (OA members only)
Sept 17 (Tentative) Troop 398 reunion & cookout
Sep 17 Webelos Discovery Day
Sept 19 Second payment due for Ely
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
Mr. Dix wanted to let anyone working with him on a merit badge know that he plans to be at next Monday’s meeting. If anyone needs to schedule a time apart from a meeting, especially while school is out, contact him and he will set up a time to work with you.
Scouts working on Physical Fitness MB with Mr. Siler and Mr. Lanier, wear Class B and wear running shoes at next Monday’s meeting.
Eagle Projects
Karl Klaus needs plenty of help this Saturday as he plans to finish up his project (Building frog ponds). Meet in front of Mitchell Neilson Primary School (Jones Blvd across from the water tower) at 9:00 AM Saturday. Bring work gloves and shovel.
Adult Support of Whitewater School
Dennis Harden needs to get a count of the number of Troop 398m adults who are going to support the WW School on the Hiwassee on July 30 – 31 so he can plan for food. Please contact me if you are planning to go – Dennis is out of town till next week.
Eagle Court of Honor
Josh Perkins will receive his Eagle Award at a special Court of Honor at 2:00 PM on August 6th at Bellaire Baptist Church. Everyone is invited.
Troop Court of Honor
The next Troop Court of Honor will be Aug 22nd. The last Board of Review will be held on August 15th .
August Camp Out
The troop white water weekend is August 12 - 14. Families are welcome to participate on this camp out. All adult and youth members of the troop who have passed the BSA Swim Test are eligible to float the river. (Note: in order for registered scouts and adult leaders to be covered by BSA insurance, they must pass the BSA Swim Test - regardless of the type of water craft they use, to include those rented from Hiwassee Outfitters) The troop will camp in Gee Creek Overflow Campground on the Hiwassee River near Benton, TN. Porta-potties are available in the campground and showers are a short walk away in the main campground. We will cook as a troop so no patrol menus are required. Cost will vary depending on the type of water craft from $20 to about $50. We have budgeted $ 20 to cover food (Sat. breakfast, lunch and supper: Sun. breakfast, and lunch) and camping fees to which you should add the cost of your water craft. We will provide breakfast, lunch and supper on Sat. as well as breakfast and lunch on Sunday. (We can adjust the food and camping cost if you let us know ahead of time if you plan to leave early. Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM EST if you plan to float on Saturday. The float is about 6 river miles and takes 4 to 5 hours to float. We try to get off the river by 4:30 PM EST on both days. Bring sunscreen and water bottle and avoid cotton clothing. Wear lace up shoes (old athletic shoes are good), the rocks are sharp and the current will suck off crocks and flip flops.
We need input from all participants as to which water craft you wish to use. Please make a selection on the sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board or reply to this email. This will allow us to make reservations with Hiwassee Outfitters and pick up adequate equipment from council. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river.
First year scouts and non-registered family members will run the river on Saturday in a water craft of their choice obtained from Hiwassee Outfitters. Generally, those renting from Hiwassee Outfitters choose to float on Saturday only due to the cost of equipment and the fact that younger participants are pretty tired after a day on the river. Should you choose to float on Sunday, you will make your own arrangements with the outfitter. Non-registered family members are not required to take the BSA Swim Test, but parents should use discretion as far as floating the river with younger children. This river does have a swift current and 55 degree water temperatures. I strongly urge that all participants be able to swim well enough to self-rescue if necessary. The following costs from Hiwassee outfitters are for one day rentals only: Sit-on-Top Kayak $ 30.00/person, 1 person Funyak (Inflatable Kayak) $30/person, 2 person Funyak $24.00/person, 4,5, or 6 person rafts are available $18.31/person or $73.20 per raft minimum. PFD’s (life jackets), paddle and a shuttle to the put-in are included. More info on watercraft is available at http://www.hiwasseeoutfitters.com We will pay Hiwassee Outfitters by troop check on Saturday to avoid paying sales tax.
Due to equipment limitations, we have the following guidelines for BSA equipment. Sign up for a canoe for your 2nd and 3rd year on the river. Sign up for a kayak if you have two years Hiwassee experience in a canoe or one year and canoeing merit badge or have attended the kayak phase of the BSA paddling Clinic. If in doubt, see Mr. Warren. BSA Canoe $27.00 or $13.50/person if tandem, BSA Kayak $17.00/person (this is the cost for a 2 day weekend rental – you will pay this regardless if only choose to paddle one day). PFD’s, and paddles are included, in addition, helmets are provided for kayakers. Troop kayaks are provided on a first come basis. Canoes and kayaks will float the river on Saturday and Sunday. Only registered scouts and adults can use the BSA equipment due to insurance concerns.
2011 Dates
July 17-23 National Youth Leadership Training
July 17-23 Order of the Arrow Summit Corps, Virginia (OA members only)
Info: email Summit-corps@wa-hi-nasi.org
July 29-31 Youth White Water Canoe/Kayak School – Hiwassee River
Aug 1-6 Order of the Arrow Indian Summer (OA members only)
Aug 4 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Aug 6 Eagle Court of Honor – Josh Perkins – 2:00 PM at Bellaire Baptist Church
Aug 12-14 Troop White Water Camp Out Hiwassee River
Aug 12-14 Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal (OA members & newly elected candidates only)
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Sep 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Sep 5 No Troop Meeting – Labor Day
Sep 9-11 Troop Campout – Hiking at Shiloh Battlefield
Sep 16-18 Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship (OA members only)
Sept 17 (Tentative) Troop 398 reunion & cookout
Sep 17 Webelos Discovery Day
Sept 19 Second payment due for Ely
Sep 23-25 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #2
Oct 6 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Oct 7-9 District Fall Camporee at Latimer Reservation
Oct 8 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (Adult) at the camporee
Oct 15-16 Bell Buckle Craft Fair – Troop Fund Raiser
Oct 21-23 Adult Rappelling Training
Nov 3 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 1 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Dec 3 ??? Cut- Off for Reservations for 2013 Philmont Treks
Dec 3 Order of the Arrow Winter Banquet (OA members only)
Dec 27-31 Winter Camp at Boxwell Reservation – Adults & Scouts, see the
Scoutmaster if interested
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Our Sailing Crew all made it home safely. Many thanks to Bill Riner, Dane Carey, Mark Perkins and all the other adults who made that trip possible! Mrs. Scoutmaster and I are home after our 4,600 mile trip out west. (Mrs. SM finally got to visit Philmont!)
Eagle Court of Honor
Everyone is invited to Tyler Honey’s Eagle Court of Honor at 2:00 PM this Sunday, July 7th at St. Mark’s.
Troop Meeting
There will be a troop meeting on July 11th. Patrols will have an opportunity to plan their menus for the Great Patrol Cooking Contest which will be held at Sat. Supper at the July Camp Out. I won’t be at the meeting since I’ll be attending a week of Summer Camp with my two grandsons in NC. If you need a SM Conference, see Mr. Taylor or Mr. Dix.
July Camp Out
July’s camp out will be at Training Area 4 at the Smyrna Army NG Training Center. The camp site will be on the shore of Percy Priest Lake where the old Air Base recreational beach used to be. We’ll have canoes and kayaks. Be sure to bring your fishing tackle. The Great Patrol Cooking Contest will take place at Sat. Supper. Winning patrol participants will receive a prize!
There’s a sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board.
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 and ask for directions to Rally Point Training Area 4, Beach area.
Youth Whitewater Paddling Clinic – July 30 - 31
Time is running out to sign up for the BSA Whitewater Paddling Clinic. Classes are organized according to skill levels from novice on up. This is a good opportunity to hone your paddling skills prior to the Troop Whitewater weekend August 12-14. So far Mitchell Jacobs, Cole Ott and Ross Hopkins have signed up. Several of our adults will be attending as instructors and support staff.
Here’s the information on the training:
The Middle Tennessee Council, BSA is hosting its second annual Youth Whitewater Paddling School, which will be instructed by TSRA trained instructors.
The instructors for this school have over 30 years of collective paddling experience.
Kayaking Prerequisites:
1. Previous Youth Whitewater Canoe School
2. 13 years or older
3. 1st Class Scout (if applicable)
4. Canoeing Merit Badge (if applicable)
5. BSA Swimmer
6. Signed Permission Slip
7. Annual Health and Medical Record
Canoeing Prerequisites
1. 13 years or older
2. 1st Class Scout (if applicable)
3. BSA Swimmer
4. Signed Permission Slip
5. Annual Health and Medical Record
Note: Boats, PFDs, paddles, spray skirts and helmets will be provided.
Whitewater Training Dates
Youth Session: July 30 - 31, 2011
Hiwassee River
Cost: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Limit: 60 participants
Kayak - 30 participants
Canoe - 30 participants
Course Director: John Harding
Do you have questions? Contact us at (615) 890-6035 or by email: whitewaterschool@yahoo.com
For a brochure containing a registration form and all the information for these training sessions, go to http://www.mtcbsa.org/assets/forms/YouthWhitewaterTraining.pdf
Key Dates
July 10 Eagle Court of Honor – Tyler Honey – 2:00 PM at St. Mark’s UMC
July 15-17 Troop Campout @ Smyrna Air Base – Fishing, canoeing & patrol cooking contest
July 17-23 National Youth Leadership Training
July 17-23 Order of the Arrow Summit Corps, Virginia (OA members only)
Info: email Summit-corps@wa-hi-nasi.org
July 29-31 Youth White Water Canoe/Kayak School – Hiwassee River
Aug 1-6 Order of the Arrow Indian Summer (OA members only)
Aug 4 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Aug 6 Eagle Court of Honor – Josh Perkins – 2:00 PM at Bellaire Baptist Church
Aug 12-14 Troop White Water Camp Out Hiwassee River
Aug 12-14 Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal (OA members & newly elected candidates only)
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Eagle Court of Honor
Everyone is invited to Tyler Honey’s Eagle Court of Honor at 2:00 PM this Sunday, July 7th at St. Mark’s.
Troop Meeting
There will be a troop meeting on July 11th. Patrols will have an opportunity to plan their menus for the Great Patrol Cooking Contest which will be held at Sat. Supper at the July Camp Out. I won’t be at the meeting since I’ll be attending a week of Summer Camp with my two grandsons in NC. If you need a SM Conference, see Mr. Taylor or Mr. Dix.
July Camp Out
July’s camp out will be at Training Area 4 at the Smyrna Army NG Training Center. The camp site will be on the shore of Percy Priest Lake where the old Air Base recreational beach used to be. We’ll have canoes and kayaks. Be sure to bring your fishing tackle. The Great Patrol Cooking Contest will take place at Sat. Supper. Winning patrol participants will receive a prize!
There’s a sign-up sheet on the Bulletin Board.
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 and ask for directions to Rally Point Training Area 4, Beach area.
Youth Whitewater Paddling Clinic – July 30 - 31
Time is running out to sign up for the BSA Whitewater Paddling Clinic. Classes are organized according to skill levels from novice on up. This is a good opportunity to hone your paddling skills prior to the Troop Whitewater weekend August 12-14. So far Mitchell Jacobs, Cole Ott and Ross Hopkins have signed up. Several of our adults will be attending as instructors and support staff.
Here’s the information on the training:
The Middle Tennessee Council, BSA is hosting its second annual Youth Whitewater Paddling School, which will be instructed by TSRA trained instructors.
The instructors for this school have over 30 years of collective paddling experience.
Kayaking Prerequisites:
1. Previous Youth Whitewater Canoe School
2. 13 years or older
3. 1st Class Scout (if applicable)
4. Canoeing Merit Badge (if applicable)
5. BSA Swimmer
6. Signed Permission Slip
7. Annual Health and Medical Record
Canoeing Prerequisites
1. 13 years or older
2. 1st Class Scout (if applicable)
3. BSA Swimmer
4. Signed Permission Slip
5. Annual Health and Medical Record
Note: Boats, PFDs, paddles, spray skirts and helmets will be provided.
Whitewater Training Dates
Youth Session: July 30 - 31, 2011
Hiwassee River
Cost: $50.00 (non-refundable)
Limit: 60 participants
Kayak - 30 participants
Canoe - 30 participants
Course Director: John Harding
Do you have questions? Contact us at (615) 890-6035 or by email: whitewaterschool@yahoo.com
For a brochure containing a registration form and all the information for these training sessions, go to http://www.mtcbsa.org/assets/forms/YouthWhitewaterTraining.pdf
Key Dates
July 10 Eagle Court of Honor – Tyler Honey – 2:00 PM at St. Mark’s UMC
July 15-17 Troop Campout @ Smyrna Air Base – Fishing, canoeing & patrol cooking contest
July 17-23 National Youth Leadership Training
July 17-23 Order of the Arrow Summit Corps, Virginia (OA members only)
Info: email Summit-corps@wa-hi-nasi.org
July 29-31 Youth White Water Canoe/Kayak School – Hiwassee River
Aug 1-6 Order of the Arrow Indian Summer (OA members only)
Aug 4 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Aug 6 Eagle Court of Honor – Josh Perkins – 2:00 PM at Bellaire Baptist Church
Aug 12-14 Troop White Water Camp Out Hiwassee River
Aug 12-14 Order of the Arrow Fall Ordeal (OA members & newly elected candidates only)
Aug 22 Troop Court of Honor
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1 (B. Barrett & D. Harden)
Aug 31 Troop 398 Re-charter date
Thursday, June 9, 2011
TROOP MEETINGS
We will not have a regular Troop meeting on June 13 and June 20 due to summer camp. We will have a PLC on Monday, June 20th, at 7:00 PM at the Eagle’s Nest. Our next regular troop meeting will be on June 27th. No meeting on July 4th.
SUMMER CAMP
CHECK IN TIME: We are to be at the Camp Stahlman parking area NOT LATER THAN 1:50 PM on Sunday, June 12.
Your Options: Meet at St. Mark's Eagle's Nest at 12:15 to 12:30 PM on Sunday, load gear on the trailer (we will take the trailer up to the campsite, so you won't have to carry your gear in from the parking area) and ride up in an auto or the church van, if needed. Transportation will depart not later than 12:50 PM. Your other option is to go up to Stahlman on your own and be prepared to carry your gear in from the parking area (about 1/4 mile). In any case, you must be in the Stahlman parking area by 1:45 PM unless you let Mr. Warren know that you will be arriving late. If you choose this option, we suggest you load your scout’s gear in the troop trailer – it will be unlocked by 11 AM on Sunday.
Please reply to this email as soon as possible if your scout will need a ride to camp on Sunday.
Classes are usually complete by 4 PM on Friday. The closing campfire at 7 PM Friday night is optional. If you want to drive up and pick up your scout on Friday afternoon, that's fine. If you want to eat supper on Friday as your scout's guest, let me know this Sunday so I can let the dining hall know. During the week, if you want to eat a meal at camp, meal tickets are available at the Crippled Crab ($5 Breakfast, $6 Lunch & $7 Dinner). I think we will eat breakfast at 7 AM, lunch at 12:05 PM and dinner at 5:30 PM. We will break camp Friday afternoon. I need to know if your scout needs a ride back to Murfreesboro or if you plan to take him home from camp before Friday. Please E-mail this info to me as soon as possible.
We traditionally have dinner in our campsite on Thursday as a special treat. Richard and Katie McAdams are coordinating this effort again this year. If you want to help with that, contact Richard or Katie at mcadamsrktw@comcast.net or Richard at 416-3661.
Scouts (and adults) like to get mail. Send it early and often. The address at camp is :
Scout Name: ____________
Troop 398
Boxwell Reservation
Camp Stahlman
1260 Creighton Lane
Lebanon, TN 37087
Merit Badge fees and COPE fees were paid as part of your registration fees. When we go to camp, you will want to have money to pay for any special activities. Tokens are purchased at the Trading Post for the following activities:
Muzzle Loading $10, Recreational Motor Boating $12/day, Recreational Rifle Shooting $2/10 shots, Recreational Shotgun Shooting $3/5 shots, Recreational Water Sports $10/day. Bring at least $5/day for the Trading Post. It has sodas, ice cream, T-shirts, meit badge books and all kinds of stuff. Also Mr. Harden can take orders for worms or crickets if you need them. Bait will probably cost $2 -- $4 per container. Mr Horne will be our Troop Banker and Pharmacist. He can lock up your money for you and give it out as you need it. Please put your money in an envelope with your name and instructions for giving it out i.e. "$5 per day" or "as requested." Please enclose small bills as we will not have any change with us. It is also a good idea to leave a second key to any locks or the combination with Mr. Horne in case they get lost.
Water is very important. If you don't drink enough, you will become dehydrated and get sick. Adults will monitor first and second year campers very closely to make sure they are drinking water. We will have ice water and Gator Aide in the campsite. We have a really nice shower house, please do your part to keep it clean. There is no reason that you can't take a shower each day - I really don't care how bad you smell, but a shower is the best time to check for ticks especially around your private parts! If you check daily, they will come right off - if you put it off for two days or more it may require a trip to the hospital and a group effort to remove the tick!
Bring a day pack, with a canteen or quart bottle of water, scout handbook, compass (if you have one), rain gear, pencil or pen and paper or notebook, and merit badge book. You should keep your day pack with you all day.
Shorts & T-shirts will be worn for processing on Sunday. Have your swim suit handy. If you have not taken a Swim Test this spring, you will be required to take a swim test on Sunday. The Staff may select scouts at random to spot check the pre-camp swim qualifications.
Patrol Leaders make sure members of your patrol have picked a tent mate (2 scouts per tent) before we leave the Eagle’s Nest- we will want to know which scouts are sharing tents before we get to camp. Tent mates should be members of the same patrol. Here are the scouts attending camp grouped by patrol:
Rank
Scouts Age Rank Date Leadership Position
GREEN HORN Patrol
Arnold, Westley 12 Scout
(H) 893-5440 05/23/11
(C) 948-9058
wesleyryanarnold@bellsouth.net
Henderson, Braden 11 Scout
(H) 895-5038 04/18/11
hendersonbraden@gmail.com
Henderson, Ty 11 Scout
(H) 962-9525 04/18/11
reidhenderson1@comcast.net
Poplin, Brandon 11 Scout
(H) 217-4173 04/18/11
Whitaker, Ethan 12 Scout
(H) 223-6926 04/18/11
dbwhitaker@aol.com
PIONEER Patrol
Jacobs, Mitchell 13 Star Scribe (03/14/11)
(H) 459-6014 09/13/10 Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
quadj@mac.com
Croney, Tyler 13 2nd Class
(H) 898-0052 04/04/11
djcis12@gmail.com
Hopkins, Ross 14 Life Quartermaster (03/14/11)
(H) 225-8175 03/21/11
janiehopkins@comcast.net
McAdams, Trey 13 2nd Class
(H) 907-4206 07/26/10
mcadamsrktw@comcast.net
VIPER Patrol
*Siler, Justin 14 Star Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 898-1841 03/07/11
silertammy@hotmail.com
Ceder, Kyle 14 Star Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 895-1108 02/02/10
carolynpray@yahoo.com
Bailey, Andrew 13 2nd Class
(H) 896-5264 01/24/11
vincent63@comcast.net
Carey, David 13 1st Class Troop Guide (03/14/11)
(H) 793-3103 08/02/10
danecarey@comcast.net
ewilliams@tnonc.com
*Spivey, Reed 15 Life Troop Guide (03/14/11)
(H) 867-9005 08/02/10
dwspivey@yahoo.com
RATTLESNAKE Patrol
*Klaus, Karl 17 Life Senior Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 804-6920 01/24/11
jrklaus@bellsouth.net
Walker, Sean 14 2nd Class Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 895-0227 11/09/09
alan717@bellsouth.net
Bargatze, Dylan 13 1st Class Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 848-1845 04/04/11 Historian (03/14/11)
eric.bargatze@att.net
Bargatze, Dalton 13 1st Class Troop Webmaster (03/14/11)
(H) 848-1845 04/04/11
eric.bargatze@att.net
Phillips, Samuel 16 1st Class
(H) 895-3111 03/21/11
mandnphillips@comcast.net
RAVEN Patrol
Siler, Jeremy 11 1st Class Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 898-1841 11/15/10
silertammy@hotmail.com
Wermert, Michael 12 2nd Class Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 494-1928 10/25/10
thewermerts@bellsouth.net
*Barrett, Benjamin 11 1st Class Quartermaster (03/14/11)
(H) 890-0578 11/29/10
bb.barrett@juno.com
TIGER Patrol
Ott, Cole 13 1st Class Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 893-5389 10/04/10
cole@coleott.com
Allen, Jim 13 1st Class
(H) 895-4917 03/07/11
stacie.allen@hcahealthcare.com
Ervin, Connor 12 1st Class
(H) 898-1180 03/07/11
jerrod.ervin@comcast.net
Honey, Ben 14 Star Librarian (03/14/11)
(H) 890-5240 02/07/11
ben.honey@comcast.net
Pack, Madden 12 2nd Class
(H) 890-3841 11/15/10
orthovol@aol.com
Unassigned
Poplin, Nathan 0
(H) 217-4173
After Sunday, all visitors must sign in at the Crippled Crab when you come on to Boxwell Reservation. If you must pick up your scout before Friday afternoon, you must complete an early release form. If possible, give this to me before we leave for camp.
If you are not arriving at camp at 1:50 PM on Sunday with the rest of the troop, Camp Boxwell requires that I turn in a written explanation signed by a parent and myself when we check in. This is part of their security measures. Parents, if this applies to your son, please get this note to me before we leave on Sunday.
There are no pay phones and camp telephones are limited to emergency use and are located at some distance from our campsite. Do not expect your scout to call every single night! We will encourage first year campers to wait until about Wed. night to call home. Scouts should not need to bring cell phones to camp. There is no place to charge them. If brought they need to be turned off most of the time to conserve the battery. Do not take them to class. I will not be responsible for 28 scouts running up time on your son's cell phone. If you (parent) need to know something, I will call you. If you need to call, my cell phone is 473-7076. Please do not come up to get your home sick scout early with-out talking to me first. Give us a chance to resolve the problem.
We are going to camp to enjoy the great outdoors. Please leave your electronics at home. Camp is not a good environment for electronics and the scoutmaster will not be sympathetic!
Please do not forget your Class A uniform and try to bring at least one pair of green (olive) shorts - no "surfer shorts" will be worn to meal formations. Wearing of Troop caps and neckerchiefs will be encouraged this year. Bring insect repellent. (Spray socks and legs before leaving camp to discourage ticks.) I prefer the long scout socks because the bug spray stays on them longer than on my skin. Closed toe shoes must be worn outside of the campsite. If you are taking Swimming or Life Saving Merit Badge or COPE, bring long pants and long sleeve shirt. Bring work gloves for COPE.
Our Troop Contact here in Murfreesboro will be Mike Holtman (C) 686-7372 or mike.holtman@yahoo.com . He can relay messages or arrange for gear or clothing to be delivered to camp assuming we have someone driving up that day. Mike will be available at 12:00 PM Sunday at the Eagle’s Nest if you still have fees to pay.
Additional Troop T-shirts, hats, neckerchiefs and mosquito nets will be available on Sunday at the Eagle’s Nest.
Be sure to use a laundry marking pen or some other method to mark your Troop T-shirts, Uniform shirts and any other clothing or gear that could be mixed up with someone else's. We always have a lot of unclaimed gear and clothing at the end of camp - especially socks! No one seems to want to claim socks - probably for good reason!!!
Driving directions to Boxwell reservation: Take Hwy 840 toward Knoxville to the Highway 109 exit . Follow hwy 109 toward Gallatin. Cross Interstate 40 and travel north 9.2 miles. Turn left at Boxwell Reservation sign and the road runs into Boxwell Reservation. Turn left at the stop sign at the Crippled Crap and follow the signs to Camp Stahlman. From the Stahlman parking area follow the asphalt road past the left side of the Dining Hall. Look for site 16 in the wood line to the left of the road.
We will not have a regular Troop meeting on June 13 and June 20 due to summer camp. We will have a PLC on Monday, June 20th, at 7:00 PM at the Eagle’s Nest. Our next regular troop meeting will be on June 27th. No meeting on July 4th.
SUMMER CAMP
CHECK IN TIME: We are to be at the Camp Stahlman parking area NOT LATER THAN 1:50 PM on Sunday, June 12.
Your Options: Meet at St. Mark's Eagle's Nest at 12:15 to 12:30 PM on Sunday, load gear on the trailer (we will take the trailer up to the campsite, so you won't have to carry your gear in from the parking area) and ride up in an auto or the church van, if needed. Transportation will depart not later than 12:50 PM. Your other option is to go up to Stahlman on your own and be prepared to carry your gear in from the parking area (about 1/4 mile). In any case, you must be in the Stahlman parking area by 1:45 PM unless you let Mr. Warren know that you will be arriving late. If you choose this option, we suggest you load your scout’s gear in the troop trailer – it will be unlocked by 11 AM on Sunday.
Please reply to this email as soon as possible if your scout will need a ride to camp on Sunday.
Classes are usually complete by 4 PM on Friday. The closing campfire at 7 PM Friday night is optional. If you want to drive up and pick up your scout on Friday afternoon, that's fine. If you want to eat supper on Friday as your scout's guest, let me know this Sunday so I can let the dining hall know. During the week, if you want to eat a meal at camp, meal tickets are available at the Crippled Crab ($5 Breakfast, $6 Lunch & $7 Dinner). I think we will eat breakfast at 7 AM, lunch at 12:05 PM and dinner at 5:30 PM. We will break camp Friday afternoon. I need to know if your scout needs a ride back to Murfreesboro or if you plan to take him home from camp before Friday. Please E-mail this info to me as soon as possible.
We traditionally have dinner in our campsite on Thursday as a special treat. Richard and Katie McAdams are coordinating this effort again this year. If you want to help with that, contact Richard or Katie at mcadamsrktw@comcast.net or Richard at 416-3661.
Scouts (and adults) like to get mail. Send it early and often. The address at camp is :
Scout Name: ____________
Troop 398
Boxwell Reservation
Camp Stahlman
1260 Creighton Lane
Lebanon, TN 37087
Merit Badge fees and COPE fees were paid as part of your registration fees. When we go to camp, you will want to have money to pay for any special activities. Tokens are purchased at the Trading Post for the following activities:
Muzzle Loading $10, Recreational Motor Boating $12/day, Recreational Rifle Shooting $2/10 shots, Recreational Shotgun Shooting $3/5 shots, Recreational Water Sports $10/day. Bring at least $5/day for the Trading Post. It has sodas, ice cream, T-shirts, meit badge books and all kinds of stuff. Also Mr. Harden can take orders for worms or crickets if you need them. Bait will probably cost $2 -- $4 per container. Mr Horne will be our Troop Banker and Pharmacist. He can lock up your money for you and give it out as you need it. Please put your money in an envelope with your name and instructions for giving it out i.e. "$5 per day" or "as requested." Please enclose small bills as we will not have any change with us. It is also a good idea to leave a second key to any locks or the combination with Mr. Horne in case they get lost.
Water is very important. If you don't drink enough, you will become dehydrated and get sick. Adults will monitor first and second year campers very closely to make sure they are drinking water. We will have ice water and Gator Aide in the campsite. We have a really nice shower house, please do your part to keep it clean. There is no reason that you can't take a shower each day - I really don't care how bad you smell, but a shower is the best time to check for ticks especially around your private parts! If you check daily, they will come right off - if you put it off for two days or more it may require a trip to the hospital and a group effort to remove the tick!
Bring a day pack, with a canteen or quart bottle of water, scout handbook, compass (if you have one), rain gear, pencil or pen and paper or notebook, and merit badge book. You should keep your day pack with you all day.
Shorts & T-shirts will be worn for processing on Sunday. Have your swim suit handy. If you have not taken a Swim Test this spring, you will be required to take a swim test on Sunday. The Staff may select scouts at random to spot check the pre-camp swim qualifications.
Patrol Leaders make sure members of your patrol have picked a tent mate (2 scouts per tent) before we leave the Eagle’s Nest- we will want to know which scouts are sharing tents before we get to camp. Tent mates should be members of the same patrol. Here are the scouts attending camp grouped by patrol:
Rank
Scouts Age Rank Date Leadership Position
GREEN HORN Patrol
Arnold, Westley 12 Scout
(H) 893-5440 05/23/11
(C) 948-9058
wesleyryanarnold@bellsouth.net
Henderson, Braden 11 Scout
(H) 895-5038 04/18/11
hendersonbraden@gmail.com
Henderson, Ty 11 Scout
(H) 962-9525 04/18/11
reidhenderson1@comcast.net
Poplin, Brandon 11 Scout
(H) 217-4173 04/18/11
Whitaker, Ethan 12 Scout
(H) 223-6926 04/18/11
dbwhitaker@aol.com
PIONEER Patrol
Jacobs, Mitchell 13 Star Scribe (03/14/11)
(H) 459-6014 09/13/10 Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
quadj@mac.com
Croney, Tyler 13 2nd Class
(H) 898-0052 04/04/11
djcis12@gmail.com
Hopkins, Ross 14 Life Quartermaster (03/14/11)
(H) 225-8175 03/21/11
janiehopkins@comcast.net
McAdams, Trey 13 2nd Class
(H) 907-4206 07/26/10
mcadamsrktw@comcast.net
VIPER Patrol
*Siler, Justin 14 Star Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 898-1841 03/07/11
silertammy@hotmail.com
Ceder, Kyle 14 Star Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 895-1108 02/02/10
carolynpray@yahoo.com
Bailey, Andrew 13 2nd Class
(H) 896-5264 01/24/11
vincent63@comcast.net
Carey, David 13 1st Class Troop Guide (03/14/11)
(H) 793-3103 08/02/10
danecarey@comcast.net
ewilliams@tnonc.com
*Spivey, Reed 15 Life Troop Guide (03/14/11)
(H) 867-9005 08/02/10
dwspivey@yahoo.com
RATTLESNAKE Patrol
*Klaus, Karl 17 Life Senior Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 804-6920 01/24/11
jrklaus@bellsouth.net
Walker, Sean 14 2nd Class Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 895-0227 11/09/09
alan717@bellsouth.net
Bargatze, Dylan 13 1st Class Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 848-1845 04/04/11 Historian (03/14/11)
eric.bargatze@att.net
Bargatze, Dalton 13 1st Class Troop Webmaster (03/14/11)
(H) 848-1845 04/04/11
eric.bargatze@att.net
Phillips, Samuel 16 1st Class
(H) 895-3111 03/21/11
mandnphillips@comcast.net
RAVEN Patrol
Siler, Jeremy 11 1st Class Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 898-1841 11/15/10
silertammy@hotmail.com
Wermert, Michael 12 2nd Class Asst Patrol Ldr (03/14/11)
(H) 494-1928 10/25/10
thewermerts@bellsouth.net
*Barrett, Benjamin 11 1st Class Quartermaster (03/14/11)
(H) 890-0578 11/29/10
bb.barrett@juno.com
TIGER Patrol
Ott, Cole 13 1st Class Patrol Leader (03/14/11)
(H) 893-5389 10/04/10
cole@coleott.com
Allen, Jim 13 1st Class
(H) 895-4917 03/07/11
stacie.allen@hcahealthcare.com
Ervin, Connor 12 1st Class
(H) 898-1180 03/07/11
jerrod.ervin@comcast.net
Honey, Ben 14 Star Librarian (03/14/11)
(H) 890-5240 02/07/11
ben.honey@comcast.net
Pack, Madden 12 2nd Class
(H) 890-3841 11/15/10
orthovol@aol.com
Unassigned
Poplin, Nathan 0
(H) 217-4173
After Sunday, all visitors must sign in at the Crippled Crab when you come on to Boxwell Reservation. If you must pick up your scout before Friday afternoon, you must complete an early release form. If possible, give this to me before we leave for camp.
If you are not arriving at camp at 1:50 PM on Sunday with the rest of the troop, Camp Boxwell requires that I turn in a written explanation signed by a parent and myself when we check in. This is part of their security measures. Parents, if this applies to your son, please get this note to me before we leave on Sunday.
There are no pay phones and camp telephones are limited to emergency use and are located at some distance from our campsite. Do not expect your scout to call every single night! We will encourage first year campers to wait until about Wed. night to call home. Scouts should not need to bring cell phones to camp. There is no place to charge them. If brought they need to be turned off most of the time to conserve the battery. Do not take them to class. I will not be responsible for 28 scouts running up time on your son's cell phone. If you (parent) need to know something, I will call you. If you need to call, my cell phone is 473-7076. Please do not come up to get your home sick scout early with-out talking to me first. Give us a chance to resolve the problem.
We are going to camp to enjoy the great outdoors. Please leave your electronics at home. Camp is not a good environment for electronics and the scoutmaster will not be sympathetic!
Please do not forget your Class A uniform and try to bring at least one pair of green (olive) shorts - no "surfer shorts" will be worn to meal formations. Wearing of Troop caps and neckerchiefs will be encouraged this year. Bring insect repellent. (Spray socks and legs before leaving camp to discourage ticks.) I prefer the long scout socks because the bug spray stays on them longer than on my skin. Closed toe shoes must be worn outside of the campsite. If you are taking Swimming or Life Saving Merit Badge or COPE, bring long pants and long sleeve shirt. Bring work gloves for COPE.
Our Troop Contact here in Murfreesboro will be Mike Holtman (C) 686-7372 or mike.holtman@yahoo.com . He can relay messages or arrange for gear or clothing to be delivered to camp assuming we have someone driving up that day. Mike will be available at 12:00 PM Sunday at the Eagle’s Nest if you still have fees to pay.
Additional Troop T-shirts, hats, neckerchiefs and mosquito nets will be available on Sunday at the Eagle’s Nest.
Be sure to use a laundry marking pen or some other method to mark your Troop T-shirts, Uniform shirts and any other clothing or gear that could be mixed up with someone else's. We always have a lot of unclaimed gear and clothing at the end of camp - especially socks! No one seems to want to claim socks - probably for good reason!!!
Driving directions to Boxwell reservation: Take Hwy 840 toward Knoxville to the Highway 109 exit . Follow hwy 109 toward Gallatin. Cross Interstate 40 and travel north 9.2 miles. Turn left at Boxwell Reservation sign and the road runs into Boxwell Reservation. Turn left at the stop sign at the Crippled Crap and follow the signs to Camp Stahlman. From the Stahlman parking area follow the asphalt road past the left side of the Dining Hall. Look for site 16 in the wood line to the left of the road.
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