Boy Scout Troop 1001

I need a head count by January 11, including names for our Adult Leaders who wish to attend the North Trail district dinner. The dinner is January 18. Doors open at 4:30pm Our 2008 Eagle Scouts with two guest each are admitted free- but I need those names as well.

Troop parents meeting January 19 to discuss Lexington trip.

BSA Training: for detailed information on each subject below, go to http://www.northtrail-data.org/data/training.htm.

Scouting is about leadership... Don’t don’t let YOUR scout miss the boat!

• Youth leader training- (all require approval of our Scoutmaster)
• Oak Leaf March 27-29 Minimum age is 12 years old at time of course- required to be a Patrol Leader
• NYLT/Golden Acorn March 16-21 Minimum age is 13 years old at time of course must have Oak Leaf training- strongly recommended for Patrol Leaders or Senior Patrol Leader
• NAYLE: a one week session during summer at Philmont. Minimum age is 14 years old at time of course. Must have NYLT training

New Adult Leaders needed:

The troop needs for some parents of our newest scouts to step forward and take on leadership roles. Our troop is currently heavy with older scouts (14+) and the youngest scouts (first year scouts) with few in between. As our older scouts advance beyond First Class, many of their parents who have been very active for the past three years are stepping back. This is a GOOD thing, as it is time for new parents to step FORWARD and begin learning and taking on these positions. Please understand, NOW is the time to begin preparation for those positions. Becoming a Merit Badge Counselor or training for and serving on Boards of Review are great ways to begin serving, without making a huge commitment. And serving on boards will help you to understand the aims and methods of Scouting.

Adult Leader Training Opportunities- Every Scout deserves a TRAINED leader.

• University of Scouting -- Saturday 1/10/09 SMU
• New Leader Essentials Saturday 1/31/09 & Wednesday 2/4/09. First United Methodist Church of Richardson
• Boy Scout Leader Specific: 3 evenings 2/11/09 2/18/09 and 3/4/09 6:45PM-9:00PM 1st UMC
• Troop Committee Training: Saturday 1/31/09 1:00PM-3:30PM. 1st UMC
• Outdoor Leader Skills: Friday-Sunday 3/13-15/2009. 7PM-noon Sunday. Camp James Ray
• Wood Badge: High level adult leader training.
  Course 89 will be at Camp James Ray March 26-28 and April 9-11, 2009
  Course 90 will be at Philmont the week of August 24-29, 2009.