Boy Scout Troop 1001

The PLC has tentatively set the first activity of Troop 1001's 2008-2009 year for August 23. Similar to years past, we are planning a one-night lock-in at Group Dynamix in Carrollton. Stay tuned to this space for more information.

Personal Fitness is an Eagle-required merit badge

Dan Bryan and Jeff Duryea will be conducting tests of aerobic fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and body composition for the Personal Fitness merit badge on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 10 am at the Richardson North Junior High School track. These tests are required for those scouts who have completed their 12 week personal fitness plan and for those who are planning to start.

Please wear shorts and shoes suitable for athletic activity. Please have Scoutmaster Coon sign a blue card if you are starting out on the merit badge.

Here is a gear list from Camp Hale:

Uniform 

• Scout Shorts
• Scout Shirts, short sleeve
• Scout Belt
• Scout Socks
• Activity Shirts (Class B)

Clothing notes: Troop 1001 will arrive and depart in Class A Uniform. Class B is recommended for breakfast, lunch, and daytime activities. Class A is recommended for dinner.

Personal equipment

• Day pack/small backpack
• Cot or Pad
  
• Blankets/sheet or sleeping bag
• Poncho
• Extra socks
• Laundry bag
• Extra underwear
• Jeans/Long Pants
• Swimming suit
• Rubber-soled shower shoes (NO OPEN TOE SHOES ALLOWED)
• Toilet Kit– toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, comb, towel
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Canteen or water bottle
• Pillow
• Hiking Boots
• Great Attitude

Optional

• Notebook and Pencil/pen
• Camera with extra film
• Drinking cup
• shaving gear (if needed)
• Watch
• Musical instrument
• Boy Scout Handbook and/or Field book
• Wallet
• Duffel-bag lock
• Personal first aid kit
• Compass

Remember to label all belongings!

The camp provides a 7’ x 7’ platform with tent. THE CAMP DOES NOT PROVIDE COTS OR PADS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TO SLEEP ON.

There will be a meeting for all summer camp participants and their parents 7 - 8:30 pm Monday, June 2, 2008 at Trinity Bible Church. At least one parent of each scout is required to attend. Parents will receive detailed information about schedule, what to pack, and necessary paperwork.

Parents should also ensure that a current Class 2 medical form signed by a physician is on file with the troop. If the scout has not turned one in this year, and does not have an unexpired form (36 months) on file from previous summer camps, a parent will need to make arrangements with the scout's physician ASAP. 

More information about summer camp at Hale Scout Reservation can be found at their web site. Although geared toward adult leader, HSR's 2008 Leader's Guide is full of information parents will also find useful.

Please check this page frequently for updates before departure.

Urgent update May 23, 12:45 pm: It was discovered at the last minute that the Battleship Texas requires their own liability waiver. We must have one signed by a parent for each Scout. Please download and print the Battleship Texas Liability Waiver. You only need to fill out the participant's name and sign and date the parent signature block. We will also have a supply of blank forms available at TBC at 5:30 pm.

Update May 23, 2008: If a permission form was not turned in with your payment for the trip, be sure to print one out and bring it with a parent's signature.  Also bring a couple of t-shirts to wear under your uniform; we'll be in Class A Friday, Sunday, and Monday and you will want to look and smell you best for COH Monday morning. A change of socks and underwear wouldn't be a bad idea, either. Saturday attire will be Class B and swimsuit.

The May 23-26, 2008 campout will be to Galveston State Park, NASA Space Center Houston and the Battleship Texas. As usual, we will meet in the TBC parking lot at 5:30 pm Friday to form up and load up. We will return Monday about 5 pm to  TBC.

The spring Court of Honor (COH) will be held on the Battleship Texas Monday, Memorial Day, in the morning before departure. We will take lots of photos.

Scouts should download and print a packing list. Besides the items common to most campouts, please note the following items that need special attention:

• Full Class A uniform (worn Friday)
• Ceremonial uniform items for COH if you have them: merit badge sash, OA sash, medals, and other regalia
  
• Mess kit (washable plate, cup, knife, fork and spoon; plastic items from Target's camping department is fine) - no disposable - Scouts will be washing and reusing their kit
• Swimsuit
• Towel
  
• Proper beach shoes, preferably closed-toe sandals, swim shoes, or crocs
  
• Sunscreen
• (Optional) Spending money for souvenirs.
• Scout handbook for rank advancement
• Class B or other t-shirts
  

Friday

• 5:30 pm meet at TBC, load up the bus
• 6:00 pm bus departs TBC
  
• 11:00 pm Arrive at Galveston State Park

Saturday

• All activities at Galveston State Park, which include swimming, volleyball and other organized patrol competitions
• Evening campfire will feature elections for the 2008-2009 Patrol Leader Council

Sunday

• 8:00 am Breakfast
• 9:30 am Depart from Galveston State Park
  
• 10:30 am Arrive at NASA Space Center Houston
• noon Lunch
• 4:30 pm Dinner
• 5:30 pm Arrive at the Battleship Texas
• 10:00 pm Lights out

Monday

• 6:30 am Wake up
  
• 7:00 am Breakfast
• 8:00 am Flag ceremony
• 8:10 am Deck tour
• 9:30 am Patch presentation
• 9:30 am Court of Honor
• 11:00 am Tour San Jacinto Monument (time  and weather permitting)
  
• noon Depart for home
• 5:00 pm Arrive at TBC

Regular sessions for the Communications merit badge have ended, but Mrs. Lofley is encouraging scouts who attended the City Council work session to write and turn in their short summaries before they forget the details. Also, Mrs. Lofley is available to schedule a make-up session during the summer for Scouts who would like to present work completed toward the badge, such as the dreaded 5-minute speech. Contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Recycled Uniforms

Kathryn Mohn has gone through the troop uniform closet and made a list of what we have on hand, including gently used Class A uniforms, hiking boots, and two backpacks. Please feel free to come in and check the closet for items that your scout can use.  Also, if you have any uniforms that your scout has outgrown and that are gently used (no holes, ripped off pockets, etc.—after all, we are a first class troop!), please bring those in and we'll pass them on to other scouts. A scout is thrifty!

Troop 1001 Branded Gear

Mrs. Mohn has also made a list of the Troop 1001 branded items. We extend an invitation to the new scouts joining our troop to come in and purchase your Class B T-shirts, 1001 number patches and neckerchiefs. We have 4 caps left; we are looking at a new design that we will hopefully be ordering soon, but you may want to buy now in case new supplies don't arrive before summer camp.

Lost & Found

We have a lot of lost and found items from various campouts, etc.  Please check through the pile during the next few weeks to see if you recognize any of these, then take them home.  Items which are not claimed by the end of the month will be up for grabs; any left over items will be given to charity.  Thanks!

Hello Scouts and Parents,

Spring is here and to Troop 1001 that means the Cottonwood Arts Festival. This season's festival is May 2-4.

Cottonwood is the troop's primary fund raiser and it allows the troop to take fabulous and affordable trips such as Report to State in Austin and the upcoming trip to Galveston. These trips your scout will always remember. With the state of the economy and rising gas prices, every scout and every parent benefits from the troop's earnings Cottonwood.

In addition to the scout's significant time investment, the troop needs about 500 adult volunteer hours. This is about 8 adult hours per scout. We need the most help during the day on Friday to help set up the artists and Sunday evening to help the artists pack up. During these two times we can never have too much help. Adult help is also needed during the day on Saturday and Sunday for booth sitting and beer garden hosting.

We will have sign up sheets at the scout meetings on April 21 and 28. Please donate your time generously. Your scout is counting on it.

Dan Bryan and Roy Carnes
Cottonwood Co-Chairs

Opportunities to Help

Thursday May 1
We need 8 adults from 5 pm to 8 pm to help to set up the troop tent and to assist local artists with both set up.

Friday, May 2
We need help setting up the artists. Needed are 20 adults for shifts between 10 am and 4 pm and 12 adults and 12 scouts from 4 pm to about 7 pm.

Saturday, May 3
Festival hours are 10 am to 6 pm. Needed are 5 adult booth sitters and 4 adult beer garden attendants for each 2 hour shift starting at 10 am, 11 am for the beer garden.

The booth sitter role is an excellent opportunity to for those who enjoy shopping for art, to mix a little shopping with fulfilling this important service. An adult in this role is responsible for watching an artist's booth during breaks and various other artists' tasks.

The beer garden role is one of the easiest at the show: to make sure no alcoholic beverages are taken out of the beer garden. This year we are suggesting that we have 2 uniformed adults at each of the 2 exits.

Sunday May 4
Festival hours are 10 am to 6 pm. Needed are 5 booth sitters and 4 beer garden attendants for each 2 hour shift starting at 10 am, 11 am for the beer garden. Please see roles above.

We need all adults and scouts starting at 6 pm Sunday for artist tear down.

Sign up sheets will be available at the scout meetings on April 21 and 28. We're counting on every parent and scout to make a generous commitment of time.