Boy Scout Troop 1001

In spite of our previous schedule, the GAC class will NOT meet Nov 27, so you can finish other advancement that night in time for the Court of Honor. This GAC class is moved to December 4 at 6:00 pm. December 4 is the last regular troop meeting of the year. If you're trying to finish GAC in time for Scout Sunday, please finish all your "November 27" work by the December 4 meeting. After that, the next, and final, GAC session is January 8. Then if we need a final mop-up, I am willing to hold a "make-up session" on January 15, but that is the final cut-off for receiving the award on Scout Sunday, February 11.

The God and Country schedule can be found on the Other Activities calendar.

Scouts: your last chance for a Board of Review before the December Court of Honor will be this weekend's campout at Camp Cherokee.  So if you're trying to advance in rank, be sure to attend the campout and bring your Scout Handbook and full Class A uniform.

The November 10-12 campout takes Troop 1001 to the Circle 10 Council's Camp Cherokee at Clements Scout Ranch near Athens, TX. The focus of the weekend will be climbing, C.O.P.E., and pioneering.

As usual, all scouts are asked to meet at Trinity Bible Church no later than 5:30 pm on Friday, November 10 in Class A uniform. We intend to be on the road by 6:00 pm. We will be returning by 12:30 pm Sunday to the hospital parking lot across Campbell Road.

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

Don't let your troop down! When a leader calls you this week, please sign up, both scouts and parents, for several time slots over the course of the weekend. We especially need all the hands we can muster for the load-in on Friday and the load-out on Sunday.

Here are the details:

What: Cottonwood Art Festival

Where: Richardson's Cottonwood Park on Belt Line just east of Coit. The Troop 1001 tent is at the south end of the park.

Wear: Class A uniform, if you have one; a Troop 1001 Class B tee shirt is a good second choice if you don't; otherwise, wear comfortable work clothes.

Friday, Oct 6, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm: Load-In. Assist the artists in moving their art and equipment and help them set up their tents. Adults only during school hours. Adults and scouts after school. Adults collect tips from the artists.

Saturday, Oct 7, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm: Scouts: sell bottled water from the scout tent, run errands for the artists. Adults: act as gatekeepers at the beer garden (starting at 11:00 am) to keep the drinks inside the garden. This is a key service the city expects of us. Booth sit for artists' breaks.

Sunday, Oct 8, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Same as Saturday. Scouts run errands and sell water, adults booth sit and watch the gates at the beer garden.

Sunday, Oct 8, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Load-out. Adults and scouts help the artists tear down, pack up and load up. The troop helps the city manage traffic by issuing gate passes to the artists when their stuff is packed and waiting at the curb. Adults collect tips from the artists. This is an action-packed evening and having all hands present helps move the artists quickly.

So expect a call this week and be prepared to put in lots of hours this weekend. It's a great community service, the festival is fun, and...

it beats selling candy bars at work.

Matt Dittman's Eagle Court of Honor is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 8 at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church at 3901 Northstar Rd in the Richardson panhandle. The ceremony will be in the sanctuary with a reception following.

Yes, it's the same day as Cottonwood. You'll be in uniform, so why not do both? Head on over to Cottonwood to help with the loadout when the reception is over.

Did everyone else miss this article in the Richardson section of the Dallas Morning News a couple of weeks ago, too? Your adult webmaster did.

Mark your calendar for October sixth through the eighth for this semi-annual fundraiser. The outdoor program for the Troop is substantially funded through Scout and parent work at this event.

All parents and Scouts are expected to participate. Please sign up for jobs as you drop off or pick up your son at the next troop meeting.

Take the day off, Friday October 6 th., From 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and help unload and set up the Artists. Put on your BSA uniform or class B tee shirt and help raise money for your Scouting Program. Scouts can join in after school.

Sign up for the various jobs during the weekend of this prestigious art festival:

• Booth sitting
• Selling water
• Gatekeeping for the beer garden (adults)
• Lunch delivery

These and many more exciting jobs are waiting for you.

Essential information you need for this weekend's campout:

• Every scout must bring this Last Frontier Council consent form signed by both parents.
• Every scout must bring this Troop 1001 permission form signed by a parent.
• Every scout must bring food money (usually $10--ask your patrol leader).
• Every scout should arrive at TBC by 5:00 pm, and must arrive no later than 5:30 pm.
• Every scout must wear his class A uniform.
• Check the weather forecast.

Essential information for adults attending:

• Every adult must have completed youth protection training and bring his or her printed certificate or card along.
• Adults will want a map of how to get there.
• Adults will want a map of the details near the camp.
  
• Adults may want a map of the camp itself.

For more information, refer to these articles: PLC Update - September 11, 2006 and Campout: Sep 15-17 - Slippery Falls - Introduction to Climbing.