Boy Scout Troop 1001

Hello all Scouts and Scouters,

[Ed. note: this message was delayed on its way to the web. It was originally sent October 23.]

Tonight there will be a 6:00pm Citizen in the Community Class. All registered class members should plan to attend with their assignments from the last meeting. There is also a PLC meeting at 7:00pm at the Trinity Bible Church. If you are a PLC member please attend.

The next campout is the last opportunity for rank advancement before the fall court of honor. Scouts please review your status with your patrol leader during the next few meetings and make sure he has signed off on all of the items you have completed to date. If you have unfinished merit badges you would like to earn, be sure and see Mrs. B. at the next full meeting Monday October 30th to let her know you are finishing up requirements for the award.

This weekend's campout at Quail Alley was an exceptional event. The shotguns were a blast, we were hooked by the fish, Webelo Wesley hit a bullseye in archery and the rocket event included a mentos/diet coke opening ceremony. Fun, food, wind and sun were enjoyed by all.

Thank you to all adult scouters that made this event possible including a special thanks to Mr. Raney, Kenneth L., Noah W. and Phil M. for working in advance of our arrival to prepare the campsites and shooting range areas.

Every event was well attended including the water propelled rockets which turned out to be quite fun. There were many creative designs which demonstrated that there are many ways to solve a problem. In this case, the question was how to design a rocket from a 2 liter bottle which will remain aloft the longest. There were as many solutions as there were entrants in the contest. Congratulations to all that participated.

I look forward to seeing many of you tonight at the TBC.

Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Coon