Scouts & Parents – I hope this note finds everyone well.    I just wanted to touch base.  I encourage all the scouts who are 1st class and below to be working on Rank Requirements.  This can be a great time to knock some of this out.  Feel free to call me if you want to complete the requirements on the phone.   The only upcoming event was the Hwy Trash pickup on Apr 4th.  That has been canceled.   Our next scheduled camp is Camp Fawcett April 24 – 26th.  We will se ...Continue Reading

Hey scouts! The council is hosting a merit badge university online starting next Tuesday. This is an awesome opportunity to work on a few merit badges while you are quarantined. This weeks merit badges are Mammal Study, Digital Technology, Cit. in the Community, and American Heritage. Use the link below to register! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc81bx4s5lwjEMkEitwA-FMN9y-o9vOu7YoBRzOw2JtzOJWmg/viewform?usp=sf_link I look forward to seeing all of you at the tail end of this virus! ...Continue Reading

Scouts & Parents – I hope this note finds everyone in good health and high spirits! These are crazy times, but we are prepared for whatever comes, and always looking for opportunities to be helpful!   We will be taking the next two Tuesday nights off, the 24th and 31st.  After the 31st we will revaluate and go from there.   Scouts – If you have rank requirements that need to be done, I encourage you to take some time when you have opportunity.  When you get a couple of requirements ready fo ...Continue Reading

A couple more things . . . we were scheduled to do Scout Sunday this coming Sunday Morning (Mar 22nd) at Southland Baptist, that event has been canceled, and will have to be rescheduled.   Secondly, there is a State Wide Hwy Trash Clean Up scheduled for April 4th.  We will be cleaning our FM2288 stretch of highway.  Please put this on your calendar, more to come later. April 4, meet around 8:00 at the Water Tower on FM 2288.  Will be finished around lunch time.  We can work in small groups ...Continue Reading

Scouts & Parents – This is a follow up to my last note.  We are going to try and meet tomorrow night at Baden Powell from 6:30 till 8:00.  Most of the night will be spent in patrols working on rank work or other patrol activities.    There is absolutely no pressure for any parent who is uncomfortable bringing scouts if you want to limit interaction around other kids.   If you are coming tomorrow night, please bring your scout book and a water bottle in a day pack.   See you soon. ...Continue Reading

Scouts & Parents – As you can see from the note below the Camporee at Camp Fawcett has been canceled, March 27th.   The plan for our troop for the next couple of weeks is to meet outside, and not inside of the church building. For this Tuesday the 17th, we will be meeting at Baden Powell.  Because of daylight issues, we will be meeting from 6:30 till 8:00.  This Tuesday, there is another chance for rain, so be sure and be attentive to communications.   If any parent has any reservations abo ...Continue Reading

Scouts & Parents – Our Spring Break meeting will be out at Meadow Creek park this Tuesday night from 6:00 till dark. We will not be eating, so eat before you come. Every scout needs to bring their water bottle. Scouts can bring any outdoor games they would like to play. I will be bringing the kickball and bases, some are wanting to play some tennis.   Feel free to bring guests, especially if you would like to introduce them to scouting. Wear a Class B shirt if you have one, no worries if you don’t.   M ...Continue Reading

Scouts and Parents - Here is a more information, and one Big Change.   The Big Change is that we are changing the next Court of Honor from Apr 18th to Tuesday, Apr 21st.  Sorry for the late change, hope this doesn’t put anyone in a bind.   Also, Mar 10th.  We will be meeting during Spring Break.  It will be a fun event at Meadow Creek park.  We will be playing various games, maybe even some tennis.  We talked about cooking hot dogs out while we are there.  I will follow up ...Continue Reading

Thank you to all that attended the Committee Meeting last night. We had great discussion and input.If you are interested in what is going on logistically within our Troop, I encourage you to attend our monthly committee meetings (held the first Tuesday of each month). Camp outs, Summer Camps, Courts of Honor are important events within our Troop that are implemented by participating adults. We are a boy lead Troop with dedicated adults that continue to support these young men with their time ...Continue Reading

Please review attached minutes from February 2020. Should you have any questions, please let me know.We will have a committee meeting tomorrow, March 3rd.  I look forward to seeing you there.Summer Camp Installment Fees:$150 due on or before April 7th$155 due on or before May 12th.Please submit merit badge requests to Mr. McGimpsey as soon as possible. Each Scout must complete a swim test and health forms A-C before summer camp.  Sincerely,Rachel Haralson ...Continue Reading