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
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.
Jet Trails Available Online!
The July/Aug/Sept issue of the Middle Tennessee Council quarterly magazine is now available online! Click here to view
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)