Boy Scout Troop 1001

Mr. Reisinger asks that scouts who need to finish the First Aid merit badge make an appointment with him to complete the requirements. Many who took the class in January and February still need to check off first aid kit inspection and demonstrating CPR, among other requirements.

Appointments will be on Monday nights with only a few slots each evening to ensure each candidate gets the attention he deserves. Please email Mr. Reisinger to request a date.

It's the time of the year to start selling tickets for the annual Scout Show. They will be distributed at the March 22 meeting but are available now from Mr. Mike Saverline. If you want to get a head start before other scouts beat you to the sale, contact Mr. Saverline at 972-231-4149.

Remember that proceeds from the sale of tickets go to your personal account with the troop and may be used to pay for summer camp, dues, or even camping equipment. 

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

Philmont 2010 Crews: Back Country Advanced Training is this weekend, February 26-28, 2010. We will depart from TBC Friday, 2/26/2010 at 7:00 pm sharp and return Sunday between noon and 1:00 PM. Transportation is being provided by the advisors. Make sure you eat dinner before you arrive or bring along food to eat on the road and please be on time.

Oski's Crew (619-D1): Shakedown at TBC on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Bring your pack and gear, check the BAT manual if you don't know what to bring.

Ethan's Crew (619-D2): Shakedown at TBC on Friday at 6:00 PM. Bring your pack and gear, check the BAT manual if you don't know what to bring.

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Troop 1001 will be camping at Clements Scout Ranch, near Athens Texas, for Camporee on the weekend of March 5-7, 2010. Scouts should be at the church parking lot no later than 5:30p.m. on Friday in Class A uniform. We will be returning about 12:45 a.m. Sunday to the hospital parking lot across Campbell Road.

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

The following article appeared online in NeighborsGo.com on February 23, 2010.

Boy Scout Troop 1001 Scouts for Food

One element of the Scout Law is, "A Scout is Helpful." About 10 scouts and ___leaders of Troop 1001 in Richardson, Texas gathered on Saturday, February 20, 2010 to live out this portion of the Scout Law. Together with scouts all over the Dallas area, they participated in the annual event, Scouting for Food. This event is the largest single-day food collection in Dallas and is one of the largest in the nation. Every year in February, local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts go door-to-door collecting canned foods to help supply food pantries in the Circle 10 Council area.

Troop 1001 Scouts collected 1,075 cans of food and $50.00 cash which was all donated to the North Texas Food Bank Richardson Branch. First year scout, Clint Kruse of Richardson, Texas said, "It is a good feeling to know that we are helping feed the hungry in our neighborhood. It is also a lot of fun to be out with my friends doing something good for someone else."

After collecting food, the scouts, leaders and adult volunteers were treated to a wonderful lunch at Macaroni Grill in Addison, Texas.

New 24oz. stainless steel water bottle with Troop 1001 logo, belt clip, and a place to write your name on the side.

In stock now- $10.00 each. See Mr. Doug Miller.