Boy Scout Troop 1001

Troop 1001 Parents and Adult Leaders

You are invited to a Special Adult Meeting, Monday April 9th, 7:15 p.m. in the Trinity Bible Church Sanctuary.  While your son is in his regular meeting, we want to share details with you of critical activities that are fast approaching.  We want at least one adult representative of every Scout family to attend.  On the agenda:

• Open adult volunteer positions
• Our final campout April 20-22
• Visit by Astronaut Charlie Duke April 22
• Cottonwood Fundraiser May 4-6
• Troop elections
• Advancement and Court of Honor May 14
• Summer Camp May 27-June 2

Your attendance will be greatly appreciated.

David Wakefield, Committee Chairman and Hal Coon, Scoutmaster

Update 4/24/07: The application deadline has been extended to April 29.  Be sure to email your intent to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ASAP and turn in an application form with your merit badge selections and a check for $200 at the April 30 meeting.  

Troop 1001 will be camping at Hale Scout Reservation near Talihina, Oklahoma from May 27  to June 2, 2007 (http://www.halescoutreservation.org). This is an exciting opportunity to experience a camp in a different Council with excellent facilities and catch a break from the Texas heat! Since the camp is located approximately 200 miles NE of Richardson, the Troop is arranging a charter bus for transportation. The cost for camp and transportation will be $200.

If your son will be attending summer camp, please check your family calendar then review, sign, and return the application form he brought home by the April 16 meeting.  Did the dog eat his form?   Download a new one.   Or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by April 16 29, 2007. Thanks for your support of Troop 1001.

ALL TROOP 1001 PARENTS AND SCOUTS ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SEMI-ANNUAL FUNDRAISER.

The troop uses the revenue from our support of the Cottonwood Art Festival for the purchase of camping equipment for the outdoor programs and to keep the transportation costs to a minimum for our out-of-District programs.

Sign-up sheets will be available at troop and committee meetings.  Please look over the opportuinties below and sign up for several time slots. 

Adults will be needed at 10:00 AM on Friday, 4 May 2007 to help unload and set-up the participating artists.  Take the day off work and make a difference!

Saturday and Sunday, duties requiring adult participation are Booth Sitting, Beer Garden Gate Keepers, Water Sales, and general supervision of Scouts and Scouters.

Sunday Night is "All Hands Loading," 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, as we break down the artists' booths and tents and load them into their vehicles for the trip home.

Please see Phil Miller for additional details. I am available at 214-728-9083 and via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Reference information:

• Download the Medical form.  Each candidate must hand carry one Saturday morning, up to date and signed by his parents.  Only the Class 1 portion (front side) is required.  Include a cell number.
• Oak Leaf page on the North Trail District web site.
• More information, including a packing list.
• Map to Camp James Ray.
• Weather forecast

The following is the latest information from Mr. Miller:

Candidates are: Stephen C, Mark L, Ben J, Travis K, Trevor R, Andrew M, Jack R, Alex VH, Zach M, and Andrew B.

I believe you are all bringing your equipment to load tonight (Friday) at 5:00pm. Being as it is just an overnight, you don’t need much- just check the list on the Oak Leaf web page! Candidates meet at TBC at 6:00 am Saturday!

It looks like there will be enough room between Mr. Coon and Mr. Roberts to take most or all the boys Saturday morning if the gear gets packed in the trailer t onight. If a lot of people show up Saturday AM with gear, then we will need an extra vehicle for sure! If anyone else cares to drive up with scouts, they are welcome to. Volunteers so far are Tanna Van Hamme (3 scouts) and William Chang (5 scouts).

Be advised going up this is a "drop off" scenario. The scouts should have all their paperwork in hand (med forms w/medicines listed on med forms with dosage, times, etc...) personal gear, sack lunch, and whatever else is on the list. They will get in line with the other 100 boys, be checked in, and be assigned to a patrol immediately and off they go.

As for graduation, I am told it will be around 10:30ish Sunday, and you will be out of camp by 11:30 to noon. All parents are invited to attend graduation. You may take your son home directly after checking him out with Scoutmaster Coon. Before you leave, lets make sure every boy has a ride! It would be good to know today who is planning on coming up to get their boys.

Troop 1001 will be camping at Camp Cherokee at Clements Scout Ranch near Athens, Texas for the Circle Ten North Trail District Camporee the weekend of March 23-2, 2007.  Scouts should be at the church parking lot no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon in Class A uniform.  We will be returning by 1:00 pm Sunday the the TBC parking lot.

Scouts should come prepared with:

• Signed permission form
• Backpack or duffel with personal gear (see permission form for a packing list or see this article)
• Class A uniform (worn)
• Knowledge of the weather forecast
  
• Sack dinner
• $10 for patrol food (unless already paid) plus a bit for pit stops on the road
  

Resources for adult leaders:

• Map to Camp Cherokee
• Map of the camp
• Clements Scout Ranch page at Circle 10 Web site

For those in the GAC class and not quite finished, attend the 3 mop-up sessions and finish the work by April 16 and you will receive your God and Country Award at our Court of Honor on May 14. The three final sessions are Monday nights at 6:00 pm, March 19, April 9 and April 16. Call Mr. Frank at 972-658-0103 if you have any questions.

Update March 13,2007: There was an enthusiastic response to at last night's meeting but there is still room for more.  If you plan to participate or just want more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it at the addresses below.

Personal Fitness is an Eagle required merit badge.  The requirements include a Fitness Test, logging a 12 week physical fitness program followed by a second fitness test to identify improvement.  The class will be held at the JJ Perce track so that we can complete the fitness test and cover the other requirements.

Date:  Sunday March 18, 2007
Time:  1:30 - 3:00
Bring: Running shoes, wear comfortable workout clothes
Location: JJ Perce High School track

All other materials will be distributed at the class.  A second fitness test will be scheduled and announced early in June.

Contacts:
Mr. Duryea - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mr. McClure - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Details of this weekend's campout:

Where: Camp Meisenbach at Clements Scout Ranch near Athens, TX.

What: Climbing, hiking, wilderness survival--good Scout stuff! 

When: Meet at TBC by 5:30 pm Friday, March 2.  We'll return by 12:30 Sunday to the hospital parking lot across from the church.

Be prepared!  Bring:

• A signed permission form (this has a packing checklist, too) 
• A backpack suitable for hiking, with all your gear inside.
• Clothing appropriate for the weather.
• A map, if you are driving.
• An adventurous spirit!