Boy Scout Troop 1001

We have one regular meeting before the upcoming Court of Honor. Any scout that had a scoutmaster conference and did not have a board of review (BOR) should come to the meeting ready for his board of review. Any adult attending the Monday meeting that has a uniform should wear it to assist with the BOR process.

Patrols will finalize flags, skits, cheers and songs. There will be an outdoor activity as well. Please plan for cool weather.

For parents attending the Court of Honor who do not want to camp out, there are rooms available for $63 per night at Camp Hoblitzelle. We need to make those reservations ASAP so let me or Mr. Miller know so we can make arrangements.

Scouts will be camping out in tents as usual for this event.

Patrols should be well underway in planning their cars for the January derby day. Patrol advisors please contact your patrol leader to see how you can help your patrol meet their goal of building a working vehicle for the race.

I look forward to seeing you all Monday night at the TBC.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Regular Meeting December 3

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

There will be a uniform inspection performed by our own unit commissioner Mike R. Please look sharp.

I will be available for scouts needing scoutmaster conferences at 6:00 pm Monday, December 3 at the TBC.

All flags should be presented at the meeting. I am looking forward to hearing some songs and cheers as well.

I look forward to seeing you all Monday night.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

I hope that everyone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

We had a fantastic weekend backpacking in McGee State Park near Atoka, Oklahoma. Thank you to all that worked hard to make it a special experience for the troop.

It is time to start preparing for Court of Honor to be held at Camp Hoblitzelle in mid-December.

Monday night all scouts need to bring their Scout Handbook. Patrol leaders will be signing off on items for rank advancement. We will continue to work on patrol flags, songs and cheers. The meeting is a full Class A Uniform meeting as usual.

If a scout has an incomplete merit badge from summer camp and he has now finished the work, please bring verification to the meeting so records can be updated.

Patrol advisors get ready for some fun. Check out this YouTube video to get an idea of the creative means the PLC plans to conduct derby day in January.

I look forward to seeing you all Monday night.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

December 14 is the next campout. This campout is the capture the flag campout, and it is also the Court of Honor. Because this is the Court of Honor, every Scout must bring his FULL Class A, including a belt and neckerchief. Parents will be coming, so we all want to try to look good.

December 3, next Monday, is the closing date for any advancement. If you need to get a scoutmaster conference or a board of review, you need to get with Mr. Coon before the meeting is over.

Along with advancing, next meeting will be focused mainly on working on patrol yells, flags, and songs. At the end of the meeting, every patrol will present all of those things. If your patrol is finished with that, then your patrol will start on designing its derby car.

Remember to work on any last-minute advancement. It looks good in front of parents to have a lot of badges being awarded.

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We are taking our first backpacking trip of the season this weekend in southern Oklahoma. Pack light and warm. Proper shoes for hiking should be worn.

We will meet at 5:30pm at the TBC. All scouts should arrive in Class A Uniform with a brown bag dinner. This is a long trip and we don't plan to stop until we reach camp.

Meal money for the rest of the weekend was collected Monday night. If a scout has not yet paid for his meals he must do so before we depart Friday.

We will be tent camping Friday night and breaking camp Saturday morning to begin a backpacking wilderness hike. Patrols will be building wilderness shelters once camp is established Saturday afternoon.

Sunday we will break camp early, hike to the nearest vehicle pickup point and return to the church tired and filled with stories to tell around 1:00pm.

I look forward to seeing you at the church Friday November 16th at 5:30pm sharp.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

This weekend is the Wilderness Survival and a hiking campout rolled into one. The plan for Friday is for everyone to arrive at TBC at 5:30 sharp or earlier. We will be leaving by 6:00. Please remember to bring your hiking pack. You should only bring your backpack. No coolers or tubs, though you can bring a bag with the hiking food for your patrol to distribute among all of your patrol's packs.

Remember to check the weather because the weather might be a little odd. Pack warm clothes and rain jackets too. Also, this is a hiking campout, so don't forget your hiking boots. The troop will try to get back to TBC on Sunday by 1:00, though that time may change. Don't forget to pack light.

Update Thurs, Nov 15, 6 pm: The location has been changed to McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area near Atoka, Oklahoma to cut the driving time by more than half. The terrain is still rugged and the theme is still hiking and wilderness survival and you still need to prepare the same way. 

The November campout will be to the Ouachita National Forest near Talihina, Oklahoma for hiking and wilderness survival. As usual, we will meet in the TBC parking lot at 5:30 pm Friday to form up and load up. We will return Sunday about 12:45 pm to the hospital parking lot across the street from TBC.

This is not your average campout, so read carefully. It is imperative that you are properly prepared. Friday night, we will sleep in tents at base camp near the cars. But Saturday morning, the troop will break camp and hike on wilderness trails, backpacking all necessary camping gear and food to a wilderness campsite for Saturday night.

Be sure to wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots. All your gear must fit in your backpack and you must leave room for your share of your patrol's food and equipment. So leave your 15 pound reclining camp chair at home. If you do not have a backpack, contact Scoutmaster Coon or your patrol leader immediately; they may be able to arrange a loaner. If you have a compass, bring it. If you don't have one, consider buying an inexpensive model such as this one .

Scouts should have already paid $10 toward their patrol food. If you plan to attend and have not paid, you must contact your patrol leader immediately to ensure adequate food has been procured.

Mike Reisinger is offering a CPR/Basic First Aid course open to Scouts and adults on a first-come basis. The class can accommodate 10 to 12 persons. This is especially recommended for those participating in high adventure activities this summer and qualifies for other BSA CPR requirements. See details below.

• Date: Dec 1
• Time: 8:00 am to finish probably 12-1 pm
• Where: TBC Scout Room
• Cost: $15.00
• Email Mike Reisinger to sign up; pay at the Monday night meetings 

University of Scouting is a "must see" event packed with Scouting training and information that you can't get anywhere else.

This all-day event includes nearly 150 Scouting sessions to choose from.  Sessions range from Lashings and Cooking classes to sessions such as Geocaching, chuck boxes, and Scouting problems/solutions.

Mail-in registration is due by 12/07 and online registration deadline is 12/21.  See this link for more information and online registration.  

Youth Protection Training (YPT) is an essential course if you plan to work with the Scouts or participate in the Outdoor Program.  We are tracking adult leader YPT status and need proof of YPT completion for our records.  This certification must be renewed every two years. 

We need a copy of your YPT completion card or a printout of your online YPT certificate before you attend campouts or work directly with the Scouts.  Please bring this to any Monday Troop or Committee meeting so we can update your status.  This can also be turned in on Friday, before we leave for a campout, when each adult leader's status will be verified. 

YPT can be taken or renewed online in 30-45 minutes.  Click the following link to take YPT online.  Youth Protection Training - Online. 

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