BSA Troop 398

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