Boy Scout Troop 1001

Mark your calendars now for the the fall kickoff lock-in, which has been scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Group Dynamix Teamworks in Mesquite.  Scheduling conflicts kept us from using our historical venue, but the new place promises to be just as fun.  The lock-in is scheduled for 7:00 p.m Saturday through 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

Stay tuned to this space in the coming days for news of the Troop 1001 fall kickoff.  Following are the tentative campout/activity dates for 2006-2007.

• August 19, 2006
• September 15-17, 2006
• October 20-22, 2006
• November 10-12, 2006
• December 9, 2006, Court of Honor
• January 19-21, 2007
• February 2-4, 2007
• March 23-25, 2007
• April 20-22, 2007
• May 14, 2007, Court of Honor
• May 27 - June 2, 2007, Summer Camp

Calling all parents and adult leaders!  The troop committee will meet at Trinity Bible Church at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10 to organize the adults for the coming school year.  A number of adult leadership positions are open; we need you to make a successful scouting program this year.

As we teach your sons: many hands make light work.  All parents are encouraged and requested to attend. 

Anyone interested in participating in the budget process for the next scouting year should plan to meet at TBC 7:00pm Wednesday, 6/14/06. Contact Mr. David Wakefield if you have questions about the meeting.

Last week at summer camp the scouts of Troop 1001 continued the tradition of excellence for which our troop is known. We were honored with the best campsite of the week. During the final day of camp the troop won First Place in the relay, (swimming, running, canoing & rowing), we also took the top spot in volleyball. Second and forth place awards were also given to troop members in the Sailing Regatta. And we had a lot of fun as well.

Some of the features of camp included a portable outdoor misting system which helped us survive the incredible heat during the first half of the week. A special thank you for that innovation goes to Mr. LeClair.We even had a portable washing machine built from a bucket and a plunger that allowed our scouts to stay clean (at least some of them).

Our new Patrol Leader's Council did an incredible job of managing the troop and the time at camp to make sure that 1001 was well represented in all activities. Under Kane's leadership we managed to get the entire troop to and from Hell's Gate in canoes. The only way we could have had more fun is if we stayed another week. I know I speak for many when I share that I am looking forward to a very exciting year in 2006-2007.

Thank you for your son's participation. When the swelling of the bug bites go away the memories will linger on.

Yours in Scouting,
Hal Coon
Scoutmaster 1001

Twenty-one of our Scouts and ten adults came together to collect canned goods last Saturday. When all was done we had collected over 1400 items for the needy in our North Texas community. That is an average of over 60 items per Scout, so you see how our good deeds can be multiplied. Thanks to Dean Voight and Theresa Dolan for making this happen.