Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

I hope this message finds you in the middle of your summer fun. We do have an opportunity to serve this weekend and next. I trust that those that do not already have plans will meet the next two weekends at the Trinity Bible Church to assist our next Eagle candidate with his project. Here are the details:

Upcoming Eagle Project: Logan's Eagle Project will be the beginning of an overall property improvement plan to benefit Trinity Bible Church, our chartering organization. The plan will include the removal of two storage buildings, a tree, and the general removal of trash from the storage area. This will also make it easier to park the trailers after we return from campouts.

Date and Time: Saturday July 19th and Saturday July 26, 2008 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All Volunteers welcome - Bring safety glasses, sunscreen, gloves, shovels, rakes, and/or implements of destruction. Bottled water will be provided and Little Caesar's Pizza will be served for lunch.

I hope to see you Saturday at TBC.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Be prepared!

• Packing List
• Itinerary
• Schooner Conch Pearl - Scout Information
• Florida Keys marine weather
• Islamorada weather
• Key West Weather and radar

 

 

Florida Sea Base Crew SLS062108A departs Friday, June 20 and returns Sunday, June 29.  The first and last nights are spent at a hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. The second and second-to-last nights will be spend in the dorms at FSB. The rest of the time will be spent aboard the Schooner Conch Pearl or diving beneath her.

Scouts, you will be working the rigging on this trip and our captain recommends you brush up on your clove hitch, bowline, square knot and cleat hitch. Anyone for a one-handed bowline?

The principles of Leave No Trace apply on this trip, as does the Outdoor Code. Here is an excellent illustration of why never to touch coral, even lightly, and here is the accompanying story. 

  More Links:

• Florida Sea Base home page
  
• FSB Guide Book
  
• Schooner Black Pearl Conch Pearl - Our liveaboard vessel. See also their BSA page and FAQ for helpful hints.
• Scuba Toys - Certification classes and dive gear
• Scuba BSA Award Guide and Application

Philmont Crew 612-M will meet at Trinity Bible Church on Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 8:30 am. Please be on time; we want to be on the road by 9:00 AM. Each crew member should have his backpack packed for the trail and carry a small duffel bag or school sized backpack with clothes, toiletries, etc for our days on the road. We will wear Class A uniforms while we are traveling (scout shirts can be removed while in the van - crew or BSA related t-shirt required). Once we start checking in at Philmont (6/12/08) we will only wear Class A for Crew Picture, Chapel Services and Opening/Closing Campfire.

Each boy needs to have:

• Personal gear listed in the BAT binder or the Philmont Guide to Adventure. Lost your Guidebook? Look here.
• The crew gear (stoves, gas, pots, compass, etc) that we have used on our shakedowns.
• The capacity to carry at least 4-5 liters of water (Nalgenes, Camelback, etc).
• Ten tent stakes (7" gutter nails will work and are cheap and light).
• Spending money for souvenirs (Philmont belt and buckle are about $40).
• Red or Blue Philmont golf shirts from Mr. Reisinger (we may wear these in place of scout shirt IF everyone has one).
• Three copies of any outstanding paperwork.

Pillows might be nice for the van ride - except for drivers. IPods, MP3s and handheld games are allowed in the van only and must be used with earphones. They will remain locked in the van when we are not driving, if there is any concern about loss or theft, don't bring it. Cell phones will NOT be necessary, calling cards can be used at base camp, adult advisors will have cells for emergency calls.

Our trip itinerary is available at this link on Troop1001.org.

Contact Kirk McClure or Rogge Heflin with any questions.

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Our new PLC met Monday night. Richard H. and TJ F. have a good handle on what is required to keep our high performance troop humming. Thank you for stepping up gentlemen.

Personal Fitness Merit Badge 

The personal fitness merit badge is offered for startup or completion (if you began in the spring) this Saturday June 7th, 10am at Richardson North Junior High School. For additional information or to answer questions contact Mr. Duryea at 214-287-0444 or Mr. Bryan at 972-680-8602.

Summer Camp 

Summer is here and so is summer camp. We will be forming up at 8am Sunday June 8th at Canyon Creek Elementary located at 2100 Copper Ridge Drive.

Please arrive on time so we can get the bus packed, check our final paperwork and leave by 9am. We will be arriving at camp around 2pm. Remember to bring a sack lunch. Do not bring personal electronics.

If you did not participate in our recent swim test make sure your swimsuit is easily accessible as you will take the test when we get to camp. Be sure and check the gear list when packing. Rain gear is essential. A scout is prepared.

High Adventure 

The Philmont crew will be departing for their trek on Tuesday June 10th. Please contact Mr. McClure with any final questions.

The Seabase expedition will be setting sail June 20th. Contact Mr. Bartleme with any questions or concerns.

Thank you to many of the members of the Freebird patrol for taking time this summer to ensure high adventure for our older scouts and a first class summer camp experience for the rest of the troop.

I look forward to seeing many of you Sunday morning at Canyon Creek Elementary.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Mr. Kinnaird has created a Camporee 2008 photo album in the Troop 1001 collection at Shutterfly.com.

See our champion scouts in action at the April 4-6, 2008 North Trail District Camporee, held at Camp Cherokee!

Visit our Photo Links page for more troop history.

See Mr. Kinnaird's album of photos of the November 16-18, 2008 Backpacking and Wilderness Survival campout at the McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area near Atoka, Oklahoma.

Personal Fitness is an Eagle-required merit badge

Dan Bryan and Jeff Duryea will be conducting tests of aerobic fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and body composition for the Personal Fitness merit badge on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 10 am at the Richardson North Junior High School track. These tests are required for those scouts who have completed their 12 week personal fitness plan and for those who are planning to start.

Please wear shorts and shoes suitable for athletic activity. Please have Scoutmaster Coon sign a blue card if you are starting out on the merit badge.

Here is a gear list from Camp Hale:

Uniform 

• Scout Shorts
• Scout Shirts, short sleeve
• Scout Belt
• Scout Socks
• Activity Shirts (Class B)

Clothing notes: Troop 1001 will arrive and depart in Class A Uniform. Class B is recommended for breakfast, lunch, and daytime activities. Class A is recommended for dinner.

Personal equipment

• Day pack/small backpack
• Cot or Pad
  
• Blankets/sheet or sleeping bag
• Poncho
• Extra socks
• Laundry bag
• Extra underwear
• Jeans/Long Pants
• Swimming suit
• Rubber-soled shower shoes (NO OPEN TOE SHOES ALLOWED)
• Toilet Kit– toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, comb, towel
• Flashlight
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Canteen or water bottle
• Pillow
• Hiking Boots
• Great Attitude

Optional

• Notebook and Pencil/pen
• Camera with extra film
• Drinking cup
• shaving gear (if needed)
• Watch
• Musical instrument
• Boy Scout Handbook and/or Field book
• Wallet
• Duffel-bag lock
• Personal first aid kit
• Compass

Remember to label all belongings!

The camp provides a 7’ x 7’ platform with tent. THE CAMP DOES NOT PROVIDE COTS OR PADS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TO SLEEP ON.

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Our final campout of the year was a great success. We played on Galveston Beach, toured NASA and slept overnight on the Battleship Texas while the Trinity Bible Church troop flag and Scout World Crest flag flew overhead. Thanks to the leadership of the NADs (Nik, Alex and Daniel) we had a fantastic year.

SPL Nik along with fellow Señor Patrol member Tyler ran a fair and balanced election for new troop leadership. Congratulations to the new Patrol Leadership Council (PLC). I am looking forward to another great scouting season working with SPL Richard, TJ and crew.

We would not have had much fun without the incredible support of the adult Freebird patrol. Twelve adults combined their skills to provide First Aid, Trailer repair, Food, Shelter and youthful enthusiasm. Thank you for aiding in the mission to provide these young men "Fun with a Purpose".

The support of the adult Freebird patrol is invaluable to make these events happen. If you are in training to join the Freebird Patrol, thank you. If not, get trained and come have some fun with a purpose.

Monday night's meeting is not a regular meeting. We will be having a meeting for parents of scouts going to summer camp and parents of scouts attending the Philmont trek. Summer camp families will meet in the Sanctuary, Philmont will meet in the scout room.

I look forward to seeing many of you at 7 pm Monday, June 2, 2008 at Trinity Bible Church.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon