Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of America!

This is a very special time to be a Boy Scout. Your great-great grandsons may be the next generation to be active Scouts during a centennial celebration. Thank you to Val S. for providing cupcakes decorated with a Troop theme and also to past Scoutmaster David W. for closing the celebration with a special Scoutmaster Minute.

Derby Winners

Our 2010 Derby Day winners have been announced. Congratulations to the following patrols!

• First Place: SWOL patrol
• Second Place: Carnivorous Ninja patrol
• Third Place: America’s patrol
• Judges Choice: Merv Patrol
• Most Durable: Spam Patrol
• Most Original: Narwhal patrol

Next Campout is this Friday, 02/12

Our next campout is this weekend. We will meet in the TBC parking lot at 5:30 on Friday, 02/12 9 am on Saturday, 02/13. This is our annual Camporee Prep event which will be held at Camp Wisdom. In addition to our usual rotations we will also stage a mobilization. This satisfies a requirement of the E-Prep merit badge that isn’t covered at summer camp. See the campout information on this page for details, maps, equipment list, and weather forecast. The weather will be moderately cold so remember to wear layers, a hat, gloves, and have a warm sleeping bag.

As with Camporee, Patrol Spirit will be extremely important this weekend. Bring your patrol flag, yell, and be ready to have fun. There is a special surprise for the winning patrol.

Register now for the Spring NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training

There is still time to register for the Spring NYLT sessions starting March 14 and March 15. These are the last two sessions before summer break. All current and prospective Patrol Leaders should attend NYLT. Follow this link to register – http://www.c10nylt.org/

Scout Sunday

Thank you to all who attended the Scout Sunday service. This was a very moving service opened by our SPL TJ F. followed by an inspirational message by Pastor Jeff Miller. After the service a group of Scouts and Scouters attended a Sunday school event where each of us spoke for a few minutes about Scouting and how it has impacted our lives. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and praise to TJ F., Jack R., Kevin M., and Ryan C. for their outstanding part in this event. Each Scout spoke from the heart and shared their feelings and funny stories. You each left a fantastic impression on the classroom full of adults you spoke to.

Scouting for Food

Our annual food drive will be Saturday, February 20. With the continuing economic conditions and high unemployment the need for donations of food is greater than ever. If our whole troop works together we can make a big difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We need each Scout to step up to this challenge and live the Scout Oath “to help other people at all times”. Watch this web site and your newsletter for details.

Next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 02/22 – No regular meeting after the campout.

On Monday, 02/22, the boys will work on fire building. Remember, the fire is built before you light it. Invest your time wisely to build a good campfire. One part tinder (dry and fluffy), two parts kindling (toothpick to pencil size), fuel wood as needed.

Now is the time to sharpen all of your Scouting skills before Camporee in March.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette

Update February 14, 2010: 

Please be at Trinity Bible Church parking lot by 6:15 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 for transportation to BAT class at the Dallas Elks Lodge with one of the crew advisors. We will return to TBC around 9:30 PM.

Update February 11, 2010:

The BAT classroom session scheduled for tonight has been postponed until Tuesday, Feb 16, 2010 due to the weather. Please watch this web site for an update on group transportation.

We had a very productive meeting on Sunday, thanks for getting your son there. We split the guys into 2 crews for the trip at Sunday's meeting, selected Crew Learders and started the process of selecting itineraries for each crew. The crew lists are below, the name in bold is the Crew Leader. We also distributed a health form to each boy, please make sure to keep track of this form as we don't get any extra copies and the Philmont Health Department is very picky about only accepting their form for the current year. It is a 3 page connected sheet printed on both sides. The completed and signed health form is due back to me or Mr. Reisinger by May 2, 2010.

We are starting Backcountry Advanced Training this Thursday 2/11 Tuesday, 2/16 from 7-9 pm. Please have your son at TBC by 6:25 if you want to take advantage of the advisors for transportation, we will return around 9:30. Please stay tuned to this web site for a group transportation update.  The class meets Tuesday 2/16 and Thursday 2/18 at the Dallas Elks Lodge, the weekend campout is Feb. 26-28 at Camp Meisenbach. There is more information and links on this web site, click the High Adventure link . Your son will need to bring payment ($25) for the class to the meeting this week.

One final important note, the next payment of $285 is due next Monday Feb. 15, 2010. The Troop is required to make a payment to Philmont this month, so we need to make sure all boys Philmont accounts are paid up.

Thanks for your support, and please let me know if you have any questions.

Kirk McClure

Advancement through the ranks is one of the most important parts of Scouting. The extent to which a boy participates in the advancement program largely governs the benefit he gains from membership and the length of time he stays in Scouting. First year scouts in particular need to be rewarded for their hard work and accomplishments.

Parents!! You should encourage your Scout to make advancement his own personal goal. Review the advancement requirements in the Boy Scout handbook with your Scout and help him set obtainable goals. He should then talk to his patrol leader about the requirements he needs to complete. Part of the Scouting experience is for the Scout to take on the responsibility for their advancement. We want your son to be a successful Scout and enjoy all that Scouting offers.

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Mike Reisinger will present the "Aims and Methods of Scouting" on Monday, February 22, 2010 starting at 7:10 pm. The presentation will last about an hour. The lesson will explain why we do things the way we do. Parents and adult leaders are encouraged to attend. It will help us be a better, stronger, more effective troop.

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

Derby Day

Our 2010 Derby Day was a success. The boys’ creativity and spirit was in high gear to create some really unique cars. Lots of family members and spectators were on hand to watch the four heats each car (ok, most cars) raced for that top trophy. One car raced three of the four heats without any wheels! Now that’s Scout Spirit!

Six trophies were awarded at the end of the races. Watch this page for pictures and a list of winning patrols.

Next Campout is 02/12 – It’s Money Monday™ Already!

Our next campout is Friday, 02/12. This is our annual Camporee Prep event which will be held at Camp Wisdom. In addition to our usual rotations we will also stage a mobilization. This satisfies a requirement of the E-Prep merit badge that isn’t covered at summer camp.

Register now for the Spring NYLT – National Youth Leadership Training

There is still time to register for the Spring NYLT sessions starting March 14th and March 15th. These are the last two sessions before summer break. All current and prospective Patrol Leaders should attend NYLT. Follow this link to register – http://www.c10nylt.org/

Living Campout Display

To commemorate Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of Scouting, Troop 1001 has set up a “living Campout Display” on the TBC grounds. The display includes tents, chuck box, campfire, a huge commemorative banner, and live Scouts! This display helps share the news of our 100th anniversary with passersby on Campbell Road and show that Scouting traditions are alive and well at Trinity Bible Church.

The living display will be staffed form 4:30 to 6 pm on Tuesday, February 2 and Thursday, February 4.

Trail to First Class Scouts should attend. This will be a great opportunity to complete the personal fitness requirements and more.

Scout Sunday

Sunday, February 7th, is “Scout Sunday”. All Scouts should plan to meet at Trinity Bible Church at 8:30 that morning. The service will be over by 10:15. This is a Full Class A event. TBC provides a fantastic home for our troop. Please show your appreciation by attending this special Scout service.

Scouting for Food

Our annual food drive will be February 20. With the continuing economic conditions and high unemployment the need for donations of food is greater than ever. If our whole troop works together we can make a big difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We need each Scout to step up to this challenge and live the Scout Oath “to help other people at all times”. Watch this web site and your newsletter for details.

Next regular Troop meeting is Monday, 02/08 – It’s already Money Monday™ again!

On Monday, 02/08, the boys will work on Lashings and prepare their menus for the February campout on 02/12-14. Remember to bring your signed permission slips and money for food.

Now is the time to sharpen all of your Scouting skills before Camporee in March.

Crew meeting this Sunday, February 7, 2010 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM at TBC. Agenda: Crew Leader selection, Trek Selection, Distribute Health Forms

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Troop 1001 will be camping at BSA Camp Wisdom, Dallas Texas, for Camporee Prep and Pioneering on the weekend of February 12-14, 2010. Scouts should be at the church parking lot no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening 9 am Saturday in Class A uniform. We will be returning about 12:45 p.m. Sunday to the hospital parking lot across Campbell Road.

Troop leaders have been monitoring the weather Friday afternoon and have determined that the potential for hazardous driving conditions on the way to the campsite this evening poses too much risk. Therefore, Friday evening's departure is cancelled.

There will be no camping this weekend, but the troop will still hold orienteering and derby races Sunday at the original location at Erwin Park in McKinney.

The troop will form up 8 am Sunday, January 31 at the former location of Bally's Total Fitness (now out of business), 110 W. Campbell Rd. in Richardson (map). The location is adjacent to Office Max, behind C&M Tires and across Alamo Drive from Half Price Books and Taco Cabana. No backpacks are necessary, but bring a water bottle and eat breakfast before you come.

Scouts will participate in orienteering exercises Sunday morning, eat a lunch prepared by the adults, and hold the derby races from 1 to 5 pm. Parents are invited to join us for the races. The site is about 30 minutes drive (map).

The troop will depart the site at 5:30 pm and arrive at TBC about 6 pm Sunday. The church is having a business meeting at the same time, so please park to the far northwest portion of the parking lot (toward the basketball court). Please also avoid entering the building. Parents should pick up their scouts promptly.

Any further updates will be published both by email and on the the troop Web site. Please check one or the other frequently during the weekend in case additional changes are required.

Patrol Leaders - Call your patrol members

Patrol leaders, please call the members of your patrol Friday afternoon to make sure all of them know the change of plans.

Troop 1001 Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster Javier Hinojosa is offering a Personal Fitness merit badge class. You can start this Eagle-required merit badge at a classroom-only session 6 to 7 pm Monday, February 1, 2010 at TBC. Mr. Hinojosa will schedule a later physical fitness test with the participants. Interested scouts should attend.

More information on the Personal Fitness merit badge is available at MeritBadge.org or in the merit badge pamphlet available at local Scout Shops.

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

Derby Day Campout is this weekend – Be Prepared for COLD weather

Please be in the TBC parking lot by 5:30. We want to be on the road by 6:00.

The temperatures could get in the low 20s Friday night. Be prepared for this cold weather. Make sure to wear layers, a warm hat, gloves, and warm shoes or boots. For sleeping gear you will need a dry set of clothes to change into and a VERY warm sleeping bag (rated 10 degrees or lower) or use two sleeping bags, one inside the other. These are just a couple of suggestions. Other options are also possible, so if you take precautions the weather won’t be a problem.

This year’s derby will be held during the January 29-30 campout at Erwin Park in McKinney. Now is your last chance to put finishing touches on your cars. There will be prizes for speed, durability, originality, and “Judges Choice,” so make your cars fast and original!

See the campout link on this page for more details. Make sure your patrol has enough helmets for each passenger in your car.

For family members who want to watch the derby, it will be held from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, 01/30.

This campout will be only one night. The Scouts have voted to come home after the derby. Please be prepared to pick up your Scout at 6:00 pm on Saturday, 01/30 at TBC.

Living Campout Display

To commemorate Scout Sunday and the 100th anniversary of Scouting, Troop 1001 will set up a “living Campout Display” on the TBC grounds. The display will include tents, chuck box, campfire, and live Scouts! It will help share the news of our 100th anniversary with passersby on Campbell Road and show that Scouting traditions are alive and well at Trinity Bible Church.

The living display will be staffed form 4:30 to 6:00 on Tuesday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 4th.

Trail to First Class Scouts should attend. This will be a great opportunity to complete the personal fitness requirements and more.

Scout Sunday

Sunday, February 7th, is “Scout Sunday”. All Scouts should plan to meet at Trinity Bible Church at 8:30 that morning. The service will be over by 10:15. This is a Full Class A event. TBC provides a fantastic home for our troop. Please show your appreciation by attending this special Scout service.

Scouting for Food

Our annual food drive will be February 20th. With the continuing economic conditions and high unemployment the need for donations of food is greater than ever. If our whole troop works together we can make a big difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We need each Scout to step up to this challenge and live the Scout Oath “to help other people at all times”. Watch this web site and your newsletter for details.

Next regular Troop meeting is Money Monday – February 8 – It’s already Money Monday again!

On Monday, 02/08, the boys will work on lashings and prepare their menus for the February campout on 02/12-14. Remember to bring your signed permission slips and money for food.

Now is the time to sharpen all of your Scouting skills before Camporee in March.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette