Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

The Scouts spent Monday’s meeting practicing their map and compass skills. This is an important Scouting skill that each Scout should master. Remember – on our next backpacking or hiking campout YOU will be asked to lead your crew!

Derby Day Campout – January 29-31

This year’s derby will be held during the January 29-31 campout at Erwin Park in McKinney. That leaves only one weekend left to finish your cars. There will be prizes for speed, durability, originality, and “Judges Choice” so make your cars fast and original!

Campout details are available in the article Campout Jan 29-31, 2010 - Orienteering and Derby Day.

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 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. See Scout Sunday at TBC - February 7, 2010 for details.

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 Meeting is Money Monday™ – January 25

On Monday, 01/25, the boys will continue working on Orienteering skills. This is also Money Monday™. Remember to bring your signed permission slips and money for food.

Each patrol now has a copy of the “Golden Acorn Cookbook”. We encourage each patrol to choose recipes from this book to cook during the campout. This will score lots of points toward honor patrol for the month.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette