Boy Scout Troop 1001

  Updated October 13, 2007.

We have received from Florida Sea Base one of the 12 coveted summer 2008 Scuba Live Aboard slots from its 2007 Lottery. The dates are June 21-28, 2008.

Come join us on this incredible adventure. The BSA Florida National High Adventure Sea Base has combined sailing and scuba diving into one. We will be sailing and diving in the warm, tropical waters surrounding the Florida Keys for 8 days and 7 nights aboard a USCG inspected 57-foot schooner called the Conch Pearl. Once aboard, every day is a diving day, we will be doing up to 15 dives (weather permitting), including 3 night dives. The boat is crewed by trained professionals, a Captain, 1st Mate, and a Scuba Dive master. The participant crew size is 10 minimum to a maximum of 12 (including adults.) Currently we have 4 adults and 4 youth signed up. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

The cost is $860 per person. This includes all scuba equipment: mask, fins, snorkel, BCD, regulator, tanks, lodging (first and last nights are on land in the air conditioned Sea Base sailing dorms), and food. Not included: Transportation to and from Florida Sea Base and any other incidentals.

All participants must be 14 years of age by date of attendance, and you must be SCUBA certified by a BSA recognized agency. The troop has arranged a group rate of $175 per person with a local SCUBA training facility for Scouts and adults who are not yet certified.

To reserve your space, the first half of the fee, $430, is due immediately to the troop treasurer, Mr. Terry Watts.

For more information, contact Scott Bartolome 214-923-1026.

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Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We had a great turnout for our first event at Group Dynamix on Labor day weekend. Thank you to all that participated.

A workday is planned this Saturday at the TBC from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Please bring rakes, shovels and work gloves. We will be doing some grounds keeping and finishing up the sand volleyball court, weather permitting.

Any scout that plans to attend the upcoming canoe campout September 21-23 must have completed a swim test in the last 12 months. All scouts that went to summer camp and completed the swim test will not need an additional test.

Please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you know you need a test. We will go the the Allen Natatorium on Saturday after the workday if there are scouts needing a swim test.

All regular meetings are full Class A uniform events. Monday's meeting will include a uniform inspection so please be prepared for it.

The meeting is scheduled Monday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with the Patrol Leader's Council (PLC) to follow. Any scout desiring a leadership role should plan to stay for the PLC to request a position of responsibility.

Patrol Leaders: Call you patrol members this week.

Have a great week!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Service Hours Opportunity

All Scouts and adult Scouters of Troop 1001 are invited to work with the people of Trinity Bible Church on a 4-hour workday cleanup project. Scouts can earn four rank advancement service hours. Bring your Scout Handbook for sign-off if applicable.

Date: Saturday, September 8, 2007
Time: 8:00 am to Noon
Place: West parking lot. Look for Mr. Frank. Please sign in and out.
Bring: Leaf rakes, dirt rakes, shovels, work gloves. Put your name on your equipment.
Dress: Class D.M.M. … Dirty-Muddy-Messy. No uniforms. Wear protective shoes.
Jobs: Spreading mulch in children’s playground; tree trimming and stacking; general/trash pickup.

The church will be open for restrooms and drinking water.

Questions:
Grady Frank
972-658-0103

Parents, what better way to spend the end of your Labor Day weekend than learning how this year will be you son's best year in scouting yet?

Please join us for our 2007-2008 Scouting year kick-off in Fellowship Hall at TBC, 7-8 pm on Monday, Sept. 3.  Important reasons to attend:

• Learn about all the exciting plans for 2007-2008
• Get the calendar of events for the year
• Update your son's contact and medical information
• Learn how you can help in small and big ways
• Learn about high adventure and other opportunities for your son

The PLC has another exciting year planned for the troop. A calendar for the year will be available at the first event to be held September 1st at:

Group Dynamix (map)
1215 Trend Dr.
Carrollton, TX 75006
972-416-9646

The cost of the event is $15 per scout. We will muster between 7:30pm and 8:00pm with activities getting underway at 8:00pm. All the fun will conclude at 8:00am sharp on Sunday morning.

There will be pizza served at 11:00pm so each scout should have something to eat before the lock-in begins. The events include a ropes course, inflatables and the much anticipated Electro-Optical Coherent Light Capture the Flag (electronic capture the flag)! This is a class B uniform event. Scouts that feel they may not be able to stay up all night should bring a sleeping bag. I look forward to seeing each of you at this exciting event.

Here is a brief summary of the year we have planned:

Month: Event List (Patrol Leader in Charge)
September: 1 Group Dynamix; 21, 22, 23 Camp Cherokee Canoe Wars (Nik K.)  
October: 5, 6, 7 Cottonwood; 19, 20, 21 Raney's Ranch (Richard H.)   November: 2, 3, 4 Oak Leaf; 16, 17, 18 Wilderness Survival TBD (Daniel L.)  
December: 14, 15, 16 COH/Hoblitzelle (TJ F.)  
January: 18, 19, 20 Derby Day Campout TBD (Paul D.)  
February: 1, 2, 3 Report to State, Speelunking - Austin; 29, 1, 2 Camporee Prep (Tom D.)  
March: (see above) 1, 2 Camporee Prep TBD; 28, 29, 30 Camporee (Nik/PLC)  
April: 18, 19, 20 Camp Constantine Water Event campout (Stephen C.)  
May: 2, 3, 4 Cottonwood;  23, 24, 25, 26 Nasa & Battleship Texas; 31 COH  (Stan C.)  
June: 2 Summer camp Meeting; 8-14 Camp Hale, Talihina OK (New PLC)

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

All Troop 1001 Parents,

We are having a Troop 1001 parent-committee meeting this Saturday, August 11, at Palomino's Buffet, SW corner of I-75 and Belt Line.

The meeting will take place at 9:30AM in a specific area on the premises. Please join other parents for a buffet breakfast (Dutch) and socializing beforehand if you like.

All committee chairs should have their "ducks in a row" as far as what they need (paperwork, volunteers, etc...) for the year.

We especially encourage our new parents to be in attendance so they will have an idea as to what the year is going to look like, and we strongly encourage them to get involved however feel they can best serve.

We are in serious need of a Troop Secretary to record the minutes of our parent and committee meetings. Nothing fancy required- just take notes at our meetings, then send them to the committee chair and scoutmaster by email. They will be proofread and posted to our website. If this sounds like something you would like to do, bring paper and pen and let me know before the meeting starts.

So far the year looks awesome, I am looking forward to getting the ball rolling again!

Doug Miller
Committee Chair, Troop 1001

Six young men have recently earned the rank of Eagle and the troop is celebrating with two Eagle Scout Courts of Honor. Be sure to attend both ceremonies and congratulate these young men.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor for  Alby Bell David Cuddihee Grayson Frank and Kane Kaualoku Friday, August 10, 2007 7:30 pm Trinity Bible Church Reception following  RSVP

Eagle Scout Court of Honor for   Everett Burns and Nicholas LeClair   Tuesday, August 14, 2007 7:00 pm Trinity Bible Church Mmm...Cobbler  RSVP

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

I hope this note reaches you enjoying a wonderful wet summer.

The Patrol Leaders Council met to set next season's schedule. We have an exciting plan which we will share with the scouts at Group Dynamix when we meet for our first overnighter on September 1st.

Our next committee meeting will be July 18th at 7:00pm at the Trinity Bible Church. We will be discussing troop committee assignments and next year's schedule. All families should have at least one representative. We would like to extend a special invitation to all new scout parents to attend.

Family involvement in scouting is one of the secrets to an individual scout's success. Get involved. Scouting is fun with a purpose.

I look forward to seeing you Wednesday July 18th at the church.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Summer is here, but you don't have to remain stuck in front of a video game until September.  Here are some opportunities to sharpen your Scouting skills and give your thumbs a rest.

Merit Badge College—Many classes are already filled, but Scouts age 13 and up can enroll in one or more merit badge classes or add their names to a wait list.  This year, two sessions are being held: July 16-20 at the Eastfield Campus (Mesquite) of the Dallas County Community Colleges and July 23-27 at the Spring Creek Campus (Plano) of the Collin County Community College.  Registration started June 6 so sign up as soon as possible.  Classes are small and fill up quickly. 

• Be prepared:
• Read about it
• Review the schedules: Eastfield, Spring Creek
• Register for classes: Eastfield, Spring Creek
  
• Read the Rules & Guidelines
• Bring a signed Class 1 medical form

Golden Acorn—This leadership training is for boys who are both First Class rank or above and age 13 or above who are in leadership roles or want to prepare for one.  Six sessions, five days each, are scheduled during the month of July at Camp James Ray.  Three sessions are already filled, so sign up as soon as possible.

• Be prepared:
• Read about it. Be sure to read the rules, parents' letter, and equipment list.
• Register
• Bring a signed Class 2 medical form (doctor's signature) with the Class 1 portion also signed by your parents.  If you went to summer camp, contact Scoutmaster Coon early if you need a copy of your current Class 2 form.

Stay tuned—check this article frequently for new activities and opportunities.