Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello Scouts and Scouters,

BSA Swim Test; So Far So Good, Last Opportunity Saturday, May 15

We had a great turnout for the swim test. Over 50 scouts and 8 adults took the test at the Plano Aquatic Center. If you missed the test and would like to try again we will have another test this Saturday, 05/15, at 1:00 at the same location. This will be your last chance to take the test before the campout and summer camp.

Saturday’s swim test will be held at the Plano Aquatic Center at 2301 Westside Drive, Plano TX, 75075 from 1 to 2 pm.

Sign up for summer camp

If you haven’t already done so, don’t wait any longer to sign up for summer camp. This is a fantastic week of camping, advancement, fellowship, and fun! Many scouts will earn four or more merit badges during the week and those working on their trail to First Class will complete lots of requirements toward Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Contact Mrs. Van Hamme ASAP if you haven’t registered yet.

Court of Honor – 05/17

We will hold our Spring CoH on Monday, May, 17 at 7:00. This is our year-end tribute to all of the Scouts’ hard work and accomplishments. Details of the evening program will be posted soon.

Elections Saturday, 05/22, during the campout.

We will hold our elections during the next campout. If you haven’t yet signed up for next year’s position you must do so now. New Patrol Leaders must be First Class or above to run for office and must also complete Oak Leaf and NYLT training before or during your time in office. We will need up to eight Patrol Leaders so I encourage all scouts who are willing to put in the extra effort to run for these important positions.

Next Campout – Lake Texoma, fishing, boating, elections, special year-end campfire

May 21-23 is our Lake Texoma campout. Details will be posted soon. You must pass the BSA swim test in order to participate in some of the water activities.

Next meeting – 05/17 – Court of Honor!

Our Spring Court of Honor will be held at 7:00 in the Sanctuary. There will be a reception following the CoH. See you there!

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Payette