Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

Derby Day

Our 2010 Derby Day was a success. The boys’ creativity and spirit was in high gear to create some really unique cars. Lots of family members and spectators were on hand to watch the four heats each car (ok, most cars) raced for that top trophy. One car raced three of the four heats without any wheels! Now that’s Scout Spirit!

Six trophies were awarded at the end of the races. Watch this page for pictures and a list of winning patrols.

Next Campout is 02/12 – It’s Money Monday™ Already!

Our next campout is Friday, 02/12. This is our annual Camporee Prep event which will be held at Camp Wisdom. In addition to our usual rotations we will also stage a mobilization. This satisfies a requirement of the E-Prep merit badge that isn’t covered at summer camp.

Register now for the Spring NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training

There is still time to register for the Spring NYLT sessions starting March 14th and March 15th. These are the last two sessions before summer break. All current and prospective Patrol Leaders should attend NYLT. Follow this link to register – http://www.c10nylt.org/

Living Campout Display

To commemorate Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of Scouting, Troop 1001 has set up a “living Campout Display” on the TBC grounds. The display includes tents, chuck box, campfire, a huge commemorative banner, and live Scouts! This display helps share the news of our 100th anniversary with passersby on Campbell Road and show that Scouting traditions are alive and well at Trinity Bible Church.

The living display will be staffed form 4:30 to 6 pm on Tuesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 4.

Trail to First Class Scouts should attend. This will be a great opportunity to complete the personal fitness requirements and more.

Scout Sunday

Sunday, February 7th, is “Scout Sunday”. All Scouts should plan to meet at Trinity Bible Church at 8:30 that morning. The service will be over by 10:15. This is a Full Class A event. TBC provides a fantastic home for our troop. Please show your appreciation by attending this special Scout service.

Scouting for Food

Our annual food drive will be February 20. With the continuing economic conditions and high unemployment the need for donations of food is greater than ever. If our whole troop works together we can make a big difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We need each Scout to step up to this challenge and live the Scout Oath “to help other people at all times”. Watch this web site and your newsletter for details.

Next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 02/08 – It’s already Money Monday™ again!

On Monday, 02/08, the boys will work on Lashings and prepare their menus for the February campout on 02/12-14. Remember to bring your signed permission slips and money for food.

Now is the time to sharpen all of your Scouting skills before Camporee in March.

Troop 1001 will be camping at BSA Camp Wisdom, Dallas Texas, for Camporee Prep and Pioneering on the weekend of February 12-14, 2010. Scouts should be at the church parking lot no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening in Class A uniform. We will be returning about 12:45 p.m. Sunday to the hospital parking lot across Campbell Road.

Hello Scouters,

February 20, 2010 is Scouting for Food day and we need to start signing up adult volunteers. The area that is covered by Troop 1001 has been expanded to Renner Road so we really need the help of a number of adults for driving, especially if you have a truck or SUV. We will be meeting at TBC at 9am on February 20 and should be finished by noon if not sooner. If you want to be a driver for this event, please make sure you have the driver information form completed and turned into Rick Goad. If you can participate, please contact Melissa Harmon at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 214-504-8631. Thanks!

Mike Reisinger is offering a class for the First Aid merit badge on Monday evenings at 6 pm starting January 11, 2010. All scouts who do not have this eagle-required merit badge are encouraged to attend. Scouts who have not yet achieved First Class rank are especially encouraged so they may complete the first aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class advancement as well. All sessions will be held at Trinity Bible Church.

The class will take seven Monday evening sessions, scheduled for January 11 and 25; February 1, 8, 15 and 22; and March 1.  There will not be a session on January 18.

See Mr. Reisinger's information sheet for more details. Be sure to bring your Boy Scout Handbook to each session.

Do you already have a Troop 1001 hooded sweatshirt? If not, now is the time to place an order. Turn one in by the November 30 meeting and you can have it before Christmas, hopefully by the December 15 Court of Honor. We're also taking orders for polyester Class B shirts and Troop 1001 caps. See the order form for prices and sizes.

To place your order, bring a completed order form with a check made out to Troop 1001 and give to Committee Chairman Doug Miller at the November 30 meeting. Or send him an email and pay on delivery.

Parental involvement in Boy Scouts is important to the success of the Troop as well as each of the boys. There are several ways parents can be involved in Troop 1001. We are currently looking for Patrol Advisors, a back-up Secretary, an Advancement Coordinator, and a back-up Recruiting Coordinator. If you would like more information about any of these positions, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact our Troop Committee Chairman, Doug Miller.

Thanks to the following parents who have recently stepped up to fill positions:

• Uniform Closet Coordinator: Deborah Stephens
• Flag Days Coordinator: Russell Haas
• Public Relations Coordinator: Georgia Kruse
• Popcorn Kernel: Patty Kennedy