Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

I hope you all had a wonderful break. Mr. Miller and I had a great time between Christmas and New Year with seven scouts attempting to bring the Winter Camp Sled Race trophy home. They won their heat and made it to the finals but did not win in the final race.

I thank those parents who gave their sons the opportunity to attend. I hope we can take a bigger group next year and bring the Sled Race trophy home. We maintained the troop tradition of camping in Sun, Wind and Rain just like the troop song says.

There is a lot planned for tonight due to a busy spring planned. We need to make sure we have enough adult leadership available for these events to ensure the Scouts meet their goals. Each family should plan to have at least one parent or guardian attend tonight's meeting.

Tonight at 6:00pm any eligible scout that does not have his First Aid Merit badge should plan to attend. There is a schedule on the website for this Eagle required award.

Also tonight at 6:00 pm, the God and Country program continues.  Tonight and January 15 are the last dates to fulfill requirements for the award if it is to be received at TBC's Scout Sunday service, February 11.

There will be a meeting for adult parents and guardians starting at 7:00pm. The purpose is to schedule adult leadership to participate in the events through camporee. Also to inform about the high adventure opportunities available to your son as well as the cost and planning requirements for same.

The Scouts will be meeting tonight to discuss:

1. Lightweight stove preparation and use
2. Low impact camping or leave no trace

See you tonight at the TBC!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon

Here is a schedule of the upcoming meetings and the planned topics:

• Jan 8 Lightweight stoves, low impact camping
• Jan 15  Wilderness backpacking pack planning and food planning
• Jan 19-21 Wilderness backpacking Washita Mountains, OK
• Jan 22 PLC only
• Jan 29 Planning meeting for report to state in Austin

All month of Feb meetings will involve some aspect of camporee preparation, the order is subject to change based on speakers availability.

• Feb 2-4th Trip to Austin, Report to State
• Feb 5 PLC only
• Feb12  Orienteering, map and compass game
• Feb 19  First aid and camp setup
• Feb 26  Pioneering and Cooking

March: 

• March 2 Camporee preparation campout, local camp
• March 5 PLC only
• March 12 (Next two meetings reserved for camporee prep, TBD)
• March 19
• March 23-25th Camporee