Boy Scout Troop 1001

Troop 1001 has been asked to perform a flag ceremonies at two events. It is an honor to be asked to perform this service to our community and will count toward service hours. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested.

Friday, June 26, meet at TBC at 4:30 pm. The group should be finished by 5:30 p.m. We need five scouts for a closing flag ceremony at The Renaissance Hotel/convention center on Lookout and Central Expy. This is for the 2009 AVA National convention (American Volkssport Association). Girl Scouts will perform the opening ceremony.

Sunday, June 28, meet at TBC at 4:30 pm. The group should be finished by 6 p.m. We need five scouts for opening and closing flag ceremonies at the early Independence Day celebration for the Highland Springs Retirement Community at Coit and Frankford.

There will be a summer troop committee meeting Monday, June 6, 2009 at Romano's Macaroni Grill, 4535 Beltline Rd. in Dallas near Addison. We will start with dinner (to be paid for by the attendees) at 7 pm and discuss a few items after dinner at approximately 8-8:30 pm. All adult leaders and parents are encouraged to attend.

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

The Scouts had a great week at Hale Scout Reservation in Talihina, Okla. They accomplished a lot at summer camp, have only a few bumps and bruises, and have lots of stories to bring home.

Our youth leaders did a fantastic job keeping 45 boys organized and safe for a week in the woods. Congratulations to our new senior team, TJ F., Ethan H. and Jack R., for their great success in this difficult job.

Our new Patrol Leader team also rose to this week-long challenge. Thanks go to Ben J., Andrew M., Skyler M., Richard R., Alex V., and Walker W. for keeping track of our boys and making sure they were safe, clean (mostly), and organized. They also taught our first-year Scouts how to make cobbler and quesadillas!

Each morning we woke to our bugler, Zack M., playing a lively Reveille. He was always up early and bugling on-time to make sure we didn't miss breakfast.

Our quartermasters, James M. and Stephen C., were on top of equipment needs. They are always the first to arrive and the last to leave. In spite of this demanding job they are always cheerful and never hesitate to get the job done.

I extend my sincere thanks to this great team. Their experience, maturity, leadership, and diligence kept 45 boys and 7 adults safe and engaged in their summer camp activities.

All the Scouts did an outstanding job with their classes at summer camp.

We had:

• Seven rank advancements
• 141 merit badges/rank classes completed
• 47 merit badges close to completion
• Two Paul Bunyan awards
• Two mile swimmers
• Two Wilderness First Aid certifications for adults
• Lots of Totin' Chips and Firem'n Chits
• Lots of adult leader training completed
• The honor of being chosen to perform our skit at the closing campfire
• Jack R.'s tent filled with large rocks to celebrate his birthday

Congratulations to all the Scouts and Scouters for such remarkable accomplishments!

This week wouldn't have been possible without the help of the adult leaders, the Freebird Patrol, who watched over the boys, attended to minor medical emergencies, taught cooking, washed 50+ uniforms, and kept the photos and emails uploaded to the web. Thanks to all who attended summer camp as well as those who couldn't attend but helped with all the planning, organizing, and paperwork required.

The youth and adult leaders will be getting together over the summer to plan the activities for the coming year. I look forward to a great year starting this Fall!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

From Troop Committee Chairman Doug Miller:

Hal Coon has served three exemplary years as our Scoutmaster. He has "Delivered the Promise," including that of Troop 1001 being a true "boy led" Troop. He has been a great mentor to our Scouts and a huge supporter of our program, as well as a great team player. It has been my pleasure to work alongside him and to call him my friend. I look forward to his continued support and leadership in our troop in whatever capacity he desires. I hope each of you will take the time to thank him in your own way.

Troop 1001 Has 2 Philmont Crews for Summer 2010!

Our Trek dates are June 19, 2010 to June 30, 2010 plus travel and pre/post trek activities.  Based on past experience, expect to depart Richardson on June 17, 2010 and return on July 1, 2010.

The Troop has 24 total available slots in two separate trail crews.  Each crew's minimum size is 7 participants and maximum size is 12 participants.  Each crew must have at least two adult advisors (one must be over 21 years of age).  Each crew can have a maximum of four advisors over the age of 21; however our Troop's philosophy has been to encourage the crews to include as many boys as possible.  The crews must have a majority of youth participants (a 7 member crew can only have 3 adult advisors).  We plan to organize one crew for a challenging itinerary (50-60 miles) and the other for a more strenuous itinerary (70-90 miles).

Youth participants MUST BE 14 YEARS OF AGE BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 - NO EXCEPTIONS - Philmont's rule.  Adult participants can be as old as they like on September 1, 2010 - as long as they carry their share of the load. Last summer an 81 year old grandfather from Boston completed a trek with his son and grandson! (See story here)

As with the 2008 Philmont expedition, each crew must have one person certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.  All adult advisors must complete Youth Protection Training in 2010.  All participants must have a complete physical in 2010 prior to participation.  Philmont Scout Ranch requires participants to meet height/weight and Blood Pressure guidelines that are explained at this link.  This is usually more of an issue for adults than boys, but be aware that being outside the guidelines will keep you from getting on the trail and there are no refunds. 

There will be four Philmont shakedown events between September 2009 and June 2010 as well as monthly crew meetings outside the normal Troop meeting for team building and preparation.  The Backcountry Advanced Training course presented by the North Trail district will be included in the shakedown schedule. Attendance at all events and meetings will be expected. 

The Philmont trek fee is $620.00 per person (youth or adult).  A $50.00 deposit can be paid now and is due by September 15, 2009.  A $285.00 payment is also due by September 15, 2009.  A second $285.00 payment is due by February 15, 2010 to complete the Philmont fee.  There is also a Transportation and Activity fee which will probably be $200 - $250 and will be due by April 15, 2010.  If cost is an issue, there are scholarship opportunities available, applications are required by December 2009.    

For many Scouts, completing a Philmont Trek is an adventure with memories and friendships that last a lifetime.  As a parent, you may notice a more self-reliant and confident young man returns home from the trek.  Participant applications and other information will be posted on Troop1001.org as it becomes available.  Please contact Kirk McClure or Mike Reisinger now to express interest or with any questions.