This is the official website of Troop 1001 of Richardson, Texas. We hope you'll take a minute to learn about our troop, activities and programs, and see where we've been and where we're headed.
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Our Cottonwood SignUp (click HERE) is still open, and there are some mission-critical spots unfilled. Please show up in your GREENTroop shirt when you can.
Fridayload-in spots are light, which is understandable given the workday. If you have flexibility with your work schedules, any help is appreciated.
Load-out Sunday is light as well. I know many work the Sunday load-out shift without signing up, but the signup helps get a better headcount to plan for the light snacks during load-out.
Thank you all in advance for your support to come over the coming days. We’re looking forward to a successful event.
P.S. We definitely have rain in the forecast throughout the weekend, so be sure to check the weather before coming to be prepared with a jacket/umbrella as the show will go on rain or shine.
Adult help needed Monday May 6th and Monday May 13th! We have MANY Boards of review to conduct and we need adults to be there to help these scouts complete their advancements. Please reach out to Jackie Dillon if you can help or if you have questions.
Friday May 3rd we still need more adult volunteers for the cottonwood shifts during the day (maybe those who aren't working or have flexibility). Please look at the SignupGenius HERE and sign up for a shift or two. More help is needed for the Sunday May 5th load-out as well, so please sign up to let us know that you'll be there.
Also, there are still three empty seats on the Cottonwood Committee that need to be filled, so if this is a position in the troop where you could add your time, talents and ideas, we would love to have you. If you can do that, please reach out to Nick Palmos (email: cottonwood@troop1001.org) and he can answer questions or get you signed up. Note: There is a “Shadow Adult” spot to sign-up for Cottonwood. This slot is available for adult leaders to learn the ropes of Cottonwood to be sure we have continuity in the Troop for the event.
Mr. Dalehite has been a Scout volunteer for 50 years or more. He is the reason we have the flags fundraiser. Please come out and show how much the Scouts appreciate all he has done for Scouting, our Troop and our neighborhood. Full Class A for Scouts. Show up by 10:30am as some Scouts may be asked to be part of the color guard and we want time to rehearse. You can signup HERE so we know you're coming.
Cottonwood Art Festival is a major fundraising event for our Troop that helps defray the costs associated with Scouting and provides an opportunity for the Troop to engage with the community by volunteering our time to the city and artists.
To ensure that our assigned volunteer duties are successful, each scout is expected to work a minimum of eight hours at the festival – wear Troop 1001 green t-shirt (hats and neckerchiefs are optional). All time after eight hours count toward rank volunteer hours. Troop 1001 parents/guardians are expected to volunteer a minimum of eight adult hours during the festival – wear Troop 1001 green t-shirt or Class A Field Uniform. We especially need help with loading artists in on Friday and loading out on Sunday night. The entire Troop is needed to support the Cottonwood Art Festival.
VERY IMPORTANT – The Troop is required to have on file a City of Richardson Volunteer Application for every participating adult. We will need new forms from everyone in the Troop as this is an annual requirement from the City. We will have a table set up at the Troop swim test and we’ll be passing out forms at upcoming Troop meetings.
Wednesday, May 1 (6-9pm): Need 4 adults and 4 senior patrol members to move trailers and supplies from TBC to our site at Cottonwood Park.
Thursday, May 2 (11:30am-9pm): Need 30 adults and 15 scouts to load-in the artists
Friday, May 3 (8:30am-10pm): Need 50 adults and 30 scouts to load-in the artists
Saturday, May 4 (9:30am-8pm) and Sunday May 5 (9:30am-5pm): Need scouts all day to sell water. Need adults all day for booth sitting and various tasks.
Sunday Night (5pm – 10pm) ALL HANDS ON DECK!!!: We need the entire Troop to help artists with load-out. We will be available for artists who request assistance until 10 pm.
Please reach out to the Cottonwood Committee if you have any questions.
