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
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
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