Boy Scout Troop 1001

Now that summer camp is just a happy memory, read over the news that was sent from camp by email.  More photos are available at this link. 

  To read more letters, click the Read more link.

A fellow scouter has asked for our assistance in an Eagle project. Jared C's brother James is a member of another troop. Unfortunately, his troop is smaller than 1001 and he has a shortage of manpower. So he could use the aid of volunteers from Troop 1001.

What: James C’s Eagle Project

James needs scouts to help him with his Eagle Project. Needs help rebuilding parts of an old playground fence. Will be hard labor, and power tools will need to be used. Older boys preferred. Dads welcome.

Where: Richardson East Church of Christ on Cambell between Plano Road and Owens

When: Saturday, June 9, 1:00 to 6:00 pm (After ACT for those taking it)

Notes: Wear old used clothing and bring water bottle(s), sun screen, and a hat. If you, or your dad, has any electric sanders, power saws, regular saws, or hammers, please bring them. Donuts will be provided.

Comments from Nik: One day, you will hopefuly do an Eagle project of your own, and when you do you will truly appreciate those who volunteer their help. Keeping in mind that a scout is helpful, I ask that if you aren't busy just go there and pitch in for a little while. And when you do go be sure he knows you're from Troop 1001 so that later they might return the favor, should we need it.

Updated information about summer camp will be posted as it becomes available.  Please check back here frequently to keep abreast of changes and additional detail.

For now, the important information is contained in the  information sheet handed out to parents at the meeting held May 21.  It includes a packing list and other information summer campers and their parents need to know.  If  you did not attend the meeting, then please review the sheet carefully.

Every scout must have a current Class 1 medical form signed and dated by a parent on or after June 3, 2006 and must have a current Class 2 physical signed and dated by a physician on or after June 3, 2004.  Both forms are available here.

The summer camp roster lists medical form status and merit badge sign-ups by scout. 

Adult leaders under 40 need the same medical forms as scouts.  Leaders over 40 must have a Class 3 physical signed and dated by a physician on or after June 3, 2006.

More information about Hale Scout Reservation is available at this link and in the Leader's Guide. 

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We wrapped up the Spring Scout season with a great Court of Honor that will be hard to match. Thank you to all that made it the great team effort that it was.

A special thanks to Kane K. for finishing out his term as SPL with the same charisma and strength he displayed all year as Senior Patrol Leader. Kane set the bar high for Nick K as SPL.

I look forward to seeing the NAD team (Nick, Alby/Alex, Daniel) steer troop 1001 through new adventures starting with Summer Camp 2007 on May 27th.

Monday night there is a summer-camp-only meeting. There will be no regular meeting. All scouts and adults attending camp and one or more parents representing each scout attending camp should plan to meet at the TBC Monday May 21st at 7pm at the Trinity Bible Church.

Each scout and scouter will need an up to date BSA physical form on file. Please bring your forms Monday night.

Here is the word from camp about physicals:

All scouts and adult leaders at Hale must have a completed Boy Scouts of America physical examination form on file at the Health Lodge. Adults 40 years of age and older must have a physical examination each year and use the Personal Health and Medical Record Form Class 3 (No.334112) . Scouts and adults under 40 use the Class 2 physical examination form (No. 33414) . If a scout or adult under 40 has had a physical examination within the past 36 months, they can attach a copy of that physical to a new No. 33414 and only need to complete the Class 1 Personal Health and Medical History portion. ALL physical forms for minors MUST be signed by the parent of guardian. Adults MUST sign their own physical. Physical forms will be returned to the troop at checkout.

A complete gear list and schedule will be available Monday night. I look forward to seeing many of you there.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Here are some pics from the Cottonwood Art Festival May 4-6, 2007.

Parents and Scouts:

Troop 1001 needs all hands to contribute to our primary fundraiser, supporting the Cottonwood Art Festival. You can read more about Troop 1001's role in Cottonwood here.

We need additional adult support from this evening, Thursday, May 3, through the evening of Sunday, May 6, especially:

• Thursday, May 3, 5 pm - 9 pm
  
• Friday, May 4, 10 am - 4 pm and 4 pm - 7 pm
• Sunday, May 6, 5 pm - 9 pm

Please contact Dan Bryan ASAP at 214-529-4862 to sign up. If you're already signed up, consider adding another shift.

The following link will take you to a map, should you need one: Google Maps.

Update May 10: The link below to invite yourself was broken but now is fixed.  If you have received an emailed invitation, the link in it is custom for you but once you follow it to the Evite web site, there is an option to invite someone else.  Please do respond to the email, yes or no--it makes the organizers' jobs much easier. 

Troop 1001 cordially invites you and your family to our spring Court of Honor.  A catered dinner will be served at 6:00 pm with the Court of Honor following at 7:00 pm.

Parents, siblings, and extended family are invited to celebrate the Scouts' achievements, welcome new leaders, and join in fellowship with all the people who are part of Troop 1001. The program will include a slide show of the year's activities and will feature several special guests.

Macaroni Grill will cater. Dinner cost: $9.00 per person, including scouts. Children under 10: no charge.

Members of the Troop 1001 family should have already received an electronic invitation from Evite.com.  Please follow the link in the invitation message and RSVP (accept or regrets) as soon as possible, preferably by Sunday, May 6 so we can have a headcount for the caterer.  Be sure to tell us how many persons to expect.  If you did not receive an invitation from Evite then Invite Yourself.

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

On Tonight's agenda we will be having a run-off for patrol leaders. Those that were elected by a clear margin will be announced along with the new Senior Patrol leader and his assistants.

There will be a patrol game to make ice cream, so be sure to bring an appetite.

Grayson had good turnout this weekend for his Eagle project. Please plan to help him next time if you were unable to assist this weekend.

The Cottonwood fundraiser is next weekend May 4, 5, 6. Each family should plan to contribute a minumum of eight hours to the event.

Scout show tickets are still for sale. Proceeds go to the individual account of the scout that sells the ticket.  The money and unsold tickets must be turned in no later than the May 7 meeting.

All scouts planning to attend summer camp should be signed up and paid by now. If you are planning to attend and have not signed up, please see Mr. McClure this evening with your paperwork and check.

Thank you for keeping scouting vibrant in our community.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

We had a great canoeing campout over the weekend. Everyone seemed to have fun. Elections for the new PLC were also over the campout, and the results will be given near the end of the meeting on the 30th. The meeting will mostly be advancement for those guys that are very close to advancing for the Court of Honor coming up soon. There may also be games and yearbook picture retakes.

There is still space at summer camp. Right now, we have so few people that we may have to share a campsite with another troop, and we don't want that! You can still sign up, but try to get to Mr. McClure about it before April 30th. Don't forget that we will be taking a bus to get there.

Scout Show tickets are due May 7, so wrap up all your sales. Selling them will lower your cost for summer camp!

Cottonwood is coming up on May 4, 5, and 6. Remember to sign up!

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

We had a great campout this weekend at Beaver's Bend followed by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and hear General Charlie Duke, Astronaut and Moonwalker. I hope that each of you who took advantage of these opportunities had as good a time as I did.

Tonight at 6:00pm at the TBC the communication merit badge participants will need to be prepared to present a five minute speech and turn in your report on the school board meeting.

Scout Show ticket sales money is due at the May 7th meeting. Don't be late! If you are done selling, turn the monies in to Mr. or Mrs. Reavis at the April 30 meeting. This is a good opportunity to complete some requirements of the Salemanship merit badge.

Please sign up for Cottonwood with Mr. Bryan if you have not already done so.

There is NO regular meeting tonight. Tonight's meeting is a PLC only meeting with class B dress.

Our regular meetings will resume next Monday night, April 30.

As General Duke said, Take care of of your Mind, Body and Spirit and "Aim High!"

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon