Cumberland Merit Badge University is this Sat, Mar 12th. Meet at the MacDonald’s at Memorial and Northfield. Class A uniform is required. Be there at 6:00 AM if you want to grab some breakfast. The church van will be leaving at 6:30 AM sharp from MacDonald’s. Lunch will be provided by the MBU. The van will return to the Eagle’s Nest at about 4:30 PM on Sat.
The following Scouts have signed up for the MBU: (Note there are 2 available slots – reply to this email if you want to fill in)
1. Mitchell Jacobs 131 Communications Class #2
2. Samuel Phillips 115 Citizenship in the World
3. Ross Hopkins 115 Citizenship in the World
4. Karl Klaus 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
5. Luke Clement 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
6. David Carey 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
7. Benjamin Barrett 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
8. Ben Honey 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
9. Available 117 Emergency Preparedness
10. Madden Pack 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
11. Spencer Beckman 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
12. Jeremy Siler 114 Citizenship in the Nation Class #2
13. Asher Paxton 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
14.Available 112 Citizenship in the Community Class #2
15. Conner Ervin 116 Citizenship in the World, Class #2
16. Dalton Bargatze 116 Citizenship in the World, Class #2
17. Dylan Bargatze 116 Citizenship in the World, Class #2
NOTE: Merit Badge counselors are Needed –
From: Rule, Dan P."
Folks, we have run into a snag for this weekend's CMBU and need some volunteers to step forward. There seems to be a virus running rampant through Middle Tennessee that has caused some of our Merit Badge Counselors to cancel last minute on us.
As of right now we need at least five counselors for classes that are scheduled. Here is the list of Merit Badge Counselors that we need:
Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Science
Computers
Composite Materials
Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting
If you or someone you know can step up and help, please email me ASAP!
I apologize in advance for anyone receiving a duplicate of this email, I am trying to get the word out for help.
YIS, WWW
THANKS!
DAN RULE
Cell (615)202-6335
Office (615)547-5542
Tom Falana
Several have asked for Tom’s address, I’m sure he would appreciate a note.
Tom Falana
818 Magnolia Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37128-0904
New Members
Welcome to new members Kyle Ceder (Star Scout transfer from NC), Braden Henderson and Ty Henderson (Webelos cross overs) and Brandon Poplin (New scout). We also welcome new adult leaders: Carolyn Pray, Ron Henderson , Reid Henderson and Lee Poplin.
OA Elections
Order of the Arrow elections were held last Monday night. Troop members elected six Scouts as candidates for the Order of the Arrow. Those six scouts have been notified by a separate email. They will be called out at a campfire probably in April and attend the Ordeal Weekend June 3 – 5.
Troop Elections
Karl Klaus is our newly elected Senior Patrol Leader. His staff will be announced at the Court of Honor. Our new Patrol Leaders are: Sean Walker, Rattlesnake; Cole Ott, Tiger; Justin Siler, Viper; Spencer Beckman, Pioneer; and Jeremy Siler, Raven. New leaders will take charge on March 14th.
Troop Court of Honor & Summer Camp Information night
A troop Court of honor will be held next Monday, March 14th in the main church. After the Court of Honor, we will show the new Camp Boxwell video. Summer Camp will be from June 12th to June 18th. The fee is discounted ($185) if you register by March 28th and pay a $30 deposit. Regular fee after March 28th is $205. See Mr. Ervin as early as possible so he can get you registered for the classes you want to take – this will give you the best chance of getting your first choices of classes. We will have copies of the BSA Health Form. We will answer all questions on March 14th, so plan to be there.
Key West Sailing Trip
There will be a brief meeting of all those going on this trip after the Court of Honor on March 14th.
March Campout
Our March campout is scheduled for March 18 – 20. We will camp at Boxwell Reservation at Camp Beany Elam. We will have patrol campsites and cook by patrol. We have reserved the COPE Rappelling Tower for Sat afternoon and Sunday morning. Fishing will also be available in the Wood Badge Pond. We will meet at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 18 and return by 1:00 PM on Sunday. Cost will be $15 plus patrol food. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board.
2012 High Adventure – Canoeing in Canada
Believe it or not, we have to start our planning for our High Adventure Trek in 2012. We will travel to Ely, Minnesota and canoe from there into Canada for 6 to 8 days and return. I need to get a feel for how many are interested in participating – at this point it is non-binding and no deposit is required. I just need to know how many crew slots to reserve. 2012 reservations open on April 1st. Participants must be 13 years old by the date of the trip and physically able to carry a 60 pound pack for up to ¾ mile. Canoeing MB should be earned by the date of the trip. I will need your preference of dates – late June or early July. Cost will be approximately $1200. I will post a sign up sheet on Monday night
KEY DATES
2011
Mar 12 Cumberland Merit Badge University (See Mr. Horne)
Mar 14 Troop Court of Honor/Summer Camp Program
Mar 18-20 Troop Camp Out – Camp Beany Elam – rappelling & Fishing
Mar 21 Troop Planning Meeting (Leaders only): PLC & Troop Committee meeting
Mar 21- 25 Spring Break - No School
Mar 25-27 Adult Rappelling Training
Mar 25-27 Adult Leadership Skills Training
Mar 28 Deadline for Early Bird registration for Summer Camp
Mar 31 Payment ($200) due for Key West Sailing Trip
Apr 1 Reservations for 2012 Northern Tier Canoe Treks begin at 8:00 AM Central Time
Apr 2 Stones River Relay/Race to the Mill @ 9:00AM at Short Mountain
Apr 7 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Apr 8-10 Troop Camp Out – Backpacking
Apr 22 Good Friday – No School
Apr 24 Easter Sunday
Apr 29-May 1 Adult Rappelling Training
Apr 29-May 1 Adult Leadership Skills Training
Apr 30 Eagle Scout Reception Class of 2010 Eagles
May 5 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
May 8 Mother’s Day
May 13-15 Troop Camp Out – Canoe Camping
May 20-22 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 1 Boxwell Reservation
May 23 Balance of Summer Camp fees are due
May 27 Last Day of School
May 28 Flag Placements
May 30 No Troop Meeting – Memorial Day
May 31 Payment ($200) due for Key West Sailing Trip
Jun 2 District Roundtable for adult leaders and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting for
Members - 7:00 PM North Blvd. Church of Christ
Jun 3-5 Adult White Water Training Weekend # 2 Hiwassee River
Order of the Arrow Spring Ordeal
Jun 12-18 Summer Camp – Camp Stahlman, Boxwell Reservation
Jun 19 Father’s Day
Jun 20 Final Payment (travel expenses) due for Key West Sailing Trip
Jun 24 –Jul 3 High Adventure - Key West Sailing
July 4 Independence Day (Monday)
July 10 Eagle Court of Honor – Tyler Honey – 2:00 PM at St. Mark’s UMC
July 15-17 Troop Campout @ Space Center, Huntsville - Space Exploration MB
July 17-23 National Youth Leadership Training
July 29-31 Youth White Water Canoe/Kayak School – Hiwassee River
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 12-14 Troop White Water Camp Out Hiwassee River
Aug 26-28 Adult Woodbadge Training Session #1
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
Sept 17 (Tentative) Troop 398 reunion & cookout
Sep 17 Webelos Discovery Day
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
