Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We had another great campout this weekend. The scouts climbed, hiked, built wilderness shelters and cooked on backpacking stoves. Thank you to all that attended and to all the Scouters that made this a fun event. A big thanks to Scouter Roggie H. for the fantastic food and the demonstration of proper packing for a backpacking trip.

Tonight there will be a meeting of the scouts taking the First Aid merit badge at 6:00pm at the TBC. The other MB classes will resume next week with the regular troop meeting. The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will meet at 7:00pm in Class B Uniform.

Be sure and check the web site later in the week for updates regarding next week's meeting.

Thank you for your support of Scouting in our community.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We continue Camporee preparation this Monday night. Subjects will include proper use of fire, safe food and water handling in the wilderness. All registered scouts should plan to attend.

Merit badge classes continue at 6:00pm sharp. Citizen in the Nation and First Aid are currently scheduled.

If you took a tent home to dry after the last campout you should return it no later than this Monday.

We have a workday planned at the TBC on Saturday February 24th. Details will be given to the scouts on Monday night.

A special Scoutmaster recognition will be given for the cleanest joke. As always check the website to stay informed.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We had a great camp out this past weekend in Austin. Thank you to all that helped out.

We have two service events this weekend. Please make plans to attend both. Each scout participating in Saturday's food drive will receive service hours toward rank advancement.

This Saturday, February 10th, is the annual Scouting for Food drive. This year is different than last year. We did not leave bags out last weekend, so we will be knocking on doors and asking for our bags to be filled on Saturday. Contributions from troop 1001 families are also welcome. We need to collect more that 1200 pounds of food to do better than we did last year. Please be at the church at 8:30 in your Class A uniform. We will start with donuts and hot chocolate at 8:30 and we should be finished about noon.

Sunday morning, February 11th, we will be celebrating Scout Sunday at the Trinity Bible Church at 400 West Campbell in Richardson.. Please plan to arrive by 8:30am in your Class A uniform. Patrol leaders will be contacting certain scouts to assign door duty and Color Guard responsibilities. We need a big turnout to show the church membership our gratitude for their sponsorship.

Please see the troop website regarding the plans for the next meeting Monday February 12th. There will be merit badge classes resuming at 6:00pm followed by the regular 7:00pm meeting.

I look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Tonight we will begin at 6:00pm with a Citizen in the Community and First Aid merit badge class. The patrols will practice forming up and marching tonight in the parking lot. There is a scoutmaster prize for the winning patrol in tonight's practice march.

During tonight's meeting we will be making final plans for this weekend's event. Each patrol should have its flag ready and patrol patches on uniforms for the parade on Saturday. The cost is $25 per scout. We need to do our best to fill at least 50 seats with Scouts and Scouters from 1001. It would be ideal to fill all 56 seats.

Any Troop 1001 scout that has recently been awarded Eagle should plan to attend. If you know someone that has not been in attendance lately please let them know about our 'urban campout'. We really want to represent North Trail and Circle 10 with the largest, proudest group of scouts we can muster.

This trip differs from most due to its urban setting. More adult supervision will be required for this reason. This trip is also unique since we will share transportation - the bus. We will need a minimum of two adults per patrol participating in the scavenger hunt to ride on the bus. Two Deep Leadership will remain in effect all weekend. We will send an advance group down early Friday with the trailer, tents and other troop gear. Personal gear will be stowed on the bus.

Each Scout planning to work toward the Citizen in the Nation or Orienteering merit badge will need to make sure to get a blue card from me or the advancement committee before the weekend.

Let's get ready for a memorable weekend at the state capital.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

I hope you all had a wonderful break. Mr. Miller and I had a great time between Christmas and New Year with seven scouts attempting to bring the Winter Camp Sled Race trophy home. They won their heat and made it to the finals but did not win in the final race.

I thank those parents who gave their sons the opportunity to attend. I hope we can take a bigger group next year and bring the Sled Race trophy home. We maintained the troop tradition of camping in Sun, Wind and Rain just like the troop song says.

There is a lot planned for tonight due to a busy spring planned. We need to make sure we have enough adult leadership available for these events to ensure the Scouts meet their goals. Each family should plan to have at least one parent or guardian attend tonight's meeting.

Tonight at 6:00pm any eligible scout that does not have his First Aid Merit badge should plan to attend. There is a schedule on the website for this Eagle required award.

Also tonight at 6:00 pm, the God and Country program continues.  Tonight and January 15 are the last dates to fulfill requirements for the award if it is to be received at TBC's Scout Sunday service, February 11.

There will be a meeting for adult parents and guardians starting at 7:00pm. The purpose is to schedule adult leadership to participate in the events through camporee. Also to inform about the high adventure opportunities available to your son as well as the cost and planning requirements for same.

The Scouts will be meeting tonight to discuss:

1. Lightweight stove preparation and use
2. Low impact camping or leave no trace

See you tonight at the TBC!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Here is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and the planned topics:

• Jan 8 Lightweight stoves, low impact camping
• Jan 15  Wilderness backpacking pack planning and food planning
• Jan 19-21 Wilderness backpacking Washita Mountains, OK
• Jan 22 PLC only
• Jan 29 Planning meeting for report to state in Austin

All month of Feb meetings will involve some aspect of camporee preparation, the order is subject to change based on speakers availability.

• Feb 2-4th Trip to Austin, Report to State
• Feb 5 PLC only
• Feb12  Orienteering, map and compass game
• Feb 19  First aid and camp setup
• Feb 26  Pioneering and Cooking

March: 

• March 2 Camporee preparation campout, local camp
• March 5 PLC only
• March 12 (Next two meetings reserved for camporee prep, TBD)
• March 19
• March 23-25th Camporee

Hello all Scouts and Scouters;

December is a busy month, I hope you are all finding time to consider the true meaning of the season. A scout is reverent. In many lands we pause to reflect and Troop 1001 will do the same this weekend at Breckinridge Park in Richardson at Pavilion C and the fire ring nearby. All parents and scouts are encouraged to attend.

We have extended an open invitation to any area Webelos that are seeking to join a high adventure scout-led troop to come and enjoy a meal and campfire with us.

Full Class A Uniform is assumed. Those that display additional regalia will be acknowledged by special scoutmaster award.

The schedule for our Court of Honor is as follows:

Setup

1:00 Load Trailer at TBC (Quartermasters and Sr. Patrol)
2:00 Arrive at Breckinridge Park, Pavilion C for setup. Sr. Patrol, Patrol Leaders, Patrol & Troop Quartermasters.

Court of Honor

3:00 All Scouts and Parents assemble at Pavilion C
3:10 Opening Flag Ceremony, Moment of Reverence & Announcements
3:30 Award Ceremony
4:30 Dinner
5:30 Can you say Trebochet?^* or Punkin Chunkin
6:00 Campfire
8:00 Cleanup
9:00pm Depart Breckinridge

(^*Etymology: Middle English trebochet, from Anglo-French trebuchet : a medieval military engine for hurling heavy things (like pumpkins))

Here is a link to the park; check out the cool satellite image. Enter at Entrance C off Brand Road.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

The 7:00pm meeting for scouts will be a final preparation for the Court of Honor to be held this weekend at Breckenridge Park on December 9th. The details are to be finalized at the meeting tonight.

Tonight, patrols will present skits which have been in preparation this past week. Remember to bring new skits and performances. The PLC has requested that skits that have been previously buried remain so for this event.

This is the final opportunity for a scoutmaster conference or board of review. If you plan to have either make sure you are in full Class A uniform and have your scout book available.

The doors to the TBC will be open at 6:00pm for those that are working on the Citizen in the Community merit badge or the God & Country award.

Any scout interested in attending Winter Camp to be held at Camp Cherokee Dec. 27th-31st should sign up tonight. If you would like to read about this years exciting program please follow this link: http://www.circle10.org/includes/downloads/dwintercampleaderguide2006.pdf.

There will be a regular committee meeting Wednesday night at 7:00pm. All registered adults should plan to attend.

I look forward to seeing you tonight.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Tonight's 7:00pm meeting for scouts will focus on Pioneering scout skills. Scouts please brush up on your knots and lashings.

The doors to the TBC will be open at 6:00pm for those that would like to work on Citizen in the Community merit badge or other merit badges that you may have been notified about by your merit badge counselor.

We will begin planning the Court of Honor to be held December 9th at Breckenridge Park. The details are to be planned at the meeting tonight and next week. Please bring your best ideas. We have an opportunity to have Webelos attend which will help our recruiting effort.

Any scout interested in attending Winter Camp to be held at Camp Cherokee Dec. 27th-31st should sign up tonight. We will handle the payment details in December. If you would like to read about this years exciting program please follow this link.

I look forward to seeing you tonight.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon