Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

The boys had a great weekend at Camporee. The weather was fantastic and our campsite was a huge plot on the banks of Perryman Lake. With each campout this year the boys have planned a fun, featured event as well as a Trail to First Class skills instruction. Many of our older Scouts are instructors who spend a lot of time giving back to the Troop by teaching the younger boys the essential Scouting skills. This is part of being a “boy led” Troop. The boys do the planning, training, execution, and self-assessment of their program.

Because the boys lead this troop with minimal adult “assistance” it makes me especially proud to announce the great success they earned during Camporee. The boys earned 1st place in Troop Tunes, 3rd place in SPL birthday cake, 2nd place in SM birthday entrée, 1st place in campsite inspection, 2nd place in birthday cake blowout, had a fantastic skit (skit winners were not announced), scored 100% at several events, and…

Won FIRST PLACE TROOP at Camporee!

Congratulations to the “Boys of 1001” !

The next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 03/22 – No regular meeting on the 15th due to spring Break

During the next few meetings leading up to our annual campout at Mr. Raney’s ranch, the boys will focus on fishing skills, archery, water rocket building, “iron chef” cooking, and gun safety. Mr. Raney’s ranch is always a fun campout!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

In this week’s meeting the boys continued working on their pioneering skills by practicing different kinds of lashings. Thank you to all the Webelos who visited Monday and also to Alex O., our Troop Guide, who did a fantastic job working with the Webelos and leading one of the most spirited rounds of our Troop Song I have ever heard. Great job Alex!

Congratulations to our newest Scout, Mitchell K. Welcome to the Troop!

Camporee is HERE! Each Scout has been teaching or learning Scouting skills since they began their trail to First Class. This weekend is a chance to demonstrate what you’ve learned, show Troop 1001’s Scouting spirit, and have a blast. Root beer chugging, Troop tunes, skits, and other events promise to make this a fantastic weekend. You will get out of Camporee what you put in to it. Get involved and have fun!

Register NOW for the Spring NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training – Only SIX slots left!

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

Next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 03/15 – No regular meeting on the 8th due to Camporee

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Scouting for Food – nearly 1,100 cans!

Last Saturday was our annual food drive to support the North Texas food pantry. The 13 scouts and 10 adults that helped out collected nearly 1,100 cans/boxes of food which had Mr. Reisinger’s truck overflowing with food! Afterward we all went to Macaroni Grill where Mr. Watts spoiled us with a fantastic lunch.

Many thanks to all the Scouts and Scouters who gave up their Saturday morning for this important cause and special thanks to Melissa Harmon, Alex O., and Ethan H. for organizing this event for the troop.

Camporee is coming soon – 03/05 at Camp Cherokee

Camporee is less than two weeks away. Each Patrol Leader should hold a Patrol meeting before Camporee to work on Scouting skills. Now is the time to finish honing your skills and be ready do put them to use during the competition. Camporee is a competition of Scouting skills, songs, cooking, root beer chugging, and lots of other fun events.

At Camporee Patrol Spirit is extremely important. Bring your patrol flag, yell, and be ready to have fun

Register now for the Spring NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training

There is still time to register for the Spring NYLT sessions starting March 14th [Ed. note: the second session starting the next day has been canceled]. This is the last session before summer break. All current and prospective Patrol Leaders should attend NYLT. Follow this link to register – http://www.c10nylt.org/.

Next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 03/01 – Money Monday

On Monday, 03/0, the boys will work on lashings. This is an essential Scouting skill with many applications on a campout. Remember to make the lashings “tighter than possible”!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

"We like to camp in sun, wind, and rain (Ice and Snow!)"

We had a great campout last weekend. Downed trees at Camp Wisdom forced us to cancel Friday night's camping but Saturday was a lot of fun. In spite of the unusual schedule, weather conditions, and distractions (snowballs) the Scouts did a great job of adapting and finished everything they planned to do. They cooked some impressive dinners including, chicken fajitas, Philly cheese steaks, Dutch oven lasagna, and even ice cream.

After the Saturday Camporee prep events the Campfire had an Olympic theme.

Congratulation to our medal winners:

• Gold: Swol Patrol
• Silver: America's Patrol
• Bronze: Dr. Pepper Patrol (in spite of having only TWO Scouts!)

Scouting for Food is this Saturday, followed by pizza at Macaroni Grill

We need your help to collect food this Saturday, 02/20. We will meet at TBC at 9:00 on Saturday and should be finished by noon. After we pick up the food we will all head over to Macaroni Grill and have Mr. Watts' hand-made pizza!

Please contact Alex O. ASAP so we can include you in our count. Your help is very important. Please plan to be there.

Camporee is coming soon - 03/05 at Camp Cherokee

Camporee is only two weeks away. Now is the time to finish honing your Scouting skills and be ready do put them to use during the competition. Camporee is a competition of Scouting skills, songs, cooking, root beer chugging, and lots of other fun events.

At Camporee Patrol Spirit is extremely important. Bring your patrol flag, yell, and be ready to have fun

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/

Next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 02/22

On Monday, 02/22, the boys will work on fire building. Remember, the fire is built before you light it. Invest your time wisely to build a good campfire. One part tinder (dry and fluffy), two parts kindling (toothpick to pencil size), fuel wood as needed.

We look forward to meeting the Webelos that will visit us during this meeting.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of America!

This is a very special time to be a Boy Scout. Your great-great grandsons may be the next generation to be active Scouts during a centennial celebration. Thank you to Val S. for providing cupcakes decorated with a Troop theme and also to past Scoutmaster David W. for closing the celebration with a special Scoutmaster Minute.

Derby Winners

Our 2010 Derby Day winners have been announced. Congratulations to the following patrols!

• First Place: SWOL patrol
• Second Place: Carnivorous Ninja patrol
• Third Place: America’s patrol
• Judges Choice: Merv Patrol
• Most Durable: Spam Patrol
• Most Original: Narwhal patrol

Next Campout is this Friday, 02/12

Our next campout is this weekend. We will meet in the TBC parking lot at 5:30 on Friday, 02/12 9 am on Saturday, 02/13. 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. See the campout information on this page for details, maps, equipment list, and weather forecast. The weather will be moderately cold so remember to wear layers, a hat, gloves, and have a warm sleeping bag.

As with Camporee, Patrol Spirit will be extremely important this weekend. Bring your patrol flag, yell, and be ready to have fun. There is a special surprise for the winning patrol.

Register now for the Spring NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training

There is still time to register for the Spring NYLT sessions starting March 14 and March 15. 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/

Scout Sunday

Thank you to all who attended the Scout Sunday service. This was a very moving service opened by our SPL TJ F. followed by an inspirational message by Pastor Jeff Miller. After the service a group of Scouts and Scouters attended a Sunday school event where each of us spoke for a few minutes about Scouting and how it has impacted our lives. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and praise to TJ F., Jack R., Kevin M., and Ryan C. for their outstanding part in this event. Each Scout spoke from the heart and shared their feelings and funny stories. You each left a fantastic impression on the classroom full of adults you spoke to.

Scouting for Food

Our annual food drive will be Saturday, 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, 02/22 – No regular meeting after the campout.

On Monday, 02/22, the boys will work on fire building. Remember, the fire is built before you light it. Invest your time wisely to build a good campfire. One part tinder (dry and fluffy), two parts kindling (toothpick to pencil size), fuel wood as needed.

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

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

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.

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

Derby Day Campout is this weekend – Be Prepared for COLD weather

Please be in the TBC parking lot by 5:30. We want to be on the road by 6:00.

The temperatures could get in the low 20s Friday night. Be prepared for this cold weather. Make sure to wear layers, a warm hat, gloves, and warm shoes or boots. For sleeping gear you will need a dry set of clothes to change into and a VERY warm sleeping bag (rated 10 degrees or lower) or use two sleeping bags, one inside the other. These are just a couple of suggestions. Other options are also possible, so if you take precautions the weather won’t be a problem.

This year’s derby will be held during the January 29-30 campout at Erwin Park in McKinney. Now is your last chance to put finishing touches on your cars. There will be prizes for speed, durability, originality, and “Judges Choice,” so make your cars fast and original!

See the campout link on this page for more details. Make sure your patrol has enough helmets for each passenger in your car.

For family members who want to watch the derby, it will be held from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, 01/30.

This campout will be only one night. The Scouts have voted to come home after the derby. Please be prepared to pick up your Scout at 6:00 pm on Saturday, 01/30 at TBC.

Living Campout Display

To commemorate Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of Scouting, Troop 1001 will set up a “living Campout Display” on the TBC grounds. The display will include tents, chuck box, campfire, and live Scouts! It will help 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 6:00 on Tuesday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 4th.

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 20th. 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 Money Monday – February 8 – 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.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

The Scouts spent Monday’s meeting practicing their map and compass skills. This is an important Scouting skill that each Scout should master. Remember – on our next backpacking or hiking campout YOU will be asked to lead your crew!

Derby Day Campout – January 29-31

This year’s derby will be held during the January 29-31 campout at Erwin Park in McKinney. That leaves only one weekend left to finish your cars. There will be prizes for speed, durability, originality, and “Judges Choice” so make your cars fast and original!

Campout details are available in the article Campout Jan 29-31, 2010 - Orienteering and Derby Day.

Living Campout Display

To commemorate Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of Scouting, Troop 1001 will set up a “living Campout Display” on the TBC grounds. The display will include tents, chuck box, campfire, and live Scouts! It will help 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 6:00 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. See Scout Sunday at TBC - February 7, 2010 for details.

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 Meeting is Money Monday™ – January 25

On Monday, 01/25, the boys will continue working on Orienteering skills. This is also Money Monday™. Remember to bring your signed permission slips and money for food.

Each patrol now has a copy of the “Golden Acorn Cookbook”. We encourage each patrol to choose recipes from this book to cook during the campout. This will score lots of points toward honor patrol for the month.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette