Patrol Competition

On the 21st of November, the day before Thanksgiving we will be having our Boy Scout Skills patrol competition.  Please come, have fun, and compete.  There will be an award for the winning patrol so make sure that you practice the skills that we worked on at Usery Pass.  For those who didn't attend our campout, aside from missing out on a good time, you missed an opportunity to get some insight as to what this competition is about.
Here is a list of the competitions:

• Fire building
• You'll be building a log cabin style fire
• Fire staring
• ...without matches, lighters, or boy scout firewater
• Orienteering
• You will need to bring your compass
• Tent set-up
• Easier and faster than you think
• Tent breakdown
• Less of a chore than it sounds
• Cooking
• It's gonna be messy
• Knot tying
• Here's the cheat sheet
• Square knot
• Sheep bend
• Two half hitches
• Bowline
• Taught line

Remember that this competition is not scout versus scout, it is patrol versus patrol.  Come prepared to support your patrol members and help your patrol win.
We will be outside for the entire event so come dressed so that you can stay warm (dress in layers)

Court of Honor

This up coming Sunday, November 18, we are having our last Cour of Honor of 2012.  Please come in uniform regardless of whether or not you expect to receive any awards.  It will most likely be at 7pm at the church in the Relief Society room, but this will be updated for sure on Sunday.

Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day.  As a troop we support Veterans Day by delivering flags to the houses of those who are supporting our troop.  We will be meeting tomorrow morning at 6:30am at the Heaton's to deliver flags.  Please come in uniform. For pick up we will be meeting at the Heaton's at 5:30pm, again come in uniform.  Any and all parental help will be appreciated.

Usery Pass

Water—2-3 liters

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner –snacks if desired

Backpack (all of your gear must be attached to this)

To stay warm you must dress in layers.

Scout Uniform (You will be wearing this during travel, flag raising, and activities)

Hiking shoes (comfortable and worn in)

Tent and ground cloth (know who you will be bunking with)

Sleeping gear (bag/mat…)

Garbage bag or lightweight raincoat

First aid kit and any medications that you may need (inhalers, insulin…)

Utensils/dishes for meals (mess kit)

Flashlight

Pocket knife, compass, and whistle

Toiletries (TP, soap, deodorant, tooth paste/brush, sun block…)

Don’t forget to leave your electronic devices AT HOME

 

Goal—Work on rank advancement skills and have a good time

The skills we will be working on will be used in an upcoming troop patrol competition—the spoils will go to the winners!  Please arrive in Uniform for traveling purposes.  You will need to prepare well so that you can stay warm.  The high temperature will likely be in the 60’s, and it could get down as low as 45 degrees at night, so pack accordingly.

See our troop blog for all updates: http://scouttroop819.blogspot.com/

As always, please let one of us know if you have questions.

Fathers are always welcome!

Halloween and Other Business

There will be no scouts this week on Halloween.

Next week will be busy.  Scouts will be at its usual time on Wednesday.  On Thursday, those who did the American Heritage Merit Badge during Constitution Week will need to meet at Brother Raymond's home at 6:30 to complete pass off the badge.  On Friday we will be going camping.  For further details please join us at scouts on Wednesday, November 7th.

One last announcement, we will be having a Court of Honor on November 18th.

2012 Fall Camporee

Fall Camporee—San Tan District Pow Wow—2012

 Water—2-3 liters

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner –snacks if desired

Health form/permission slip—you can find it at the link below

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/whole.pdf

Backpack (all of your gear must be attached to this)

To stay warm you must dress in layers.

Scout Uniform (You will be wearing this during travel, flag raising, and activities)

Hiking shoes (comfortable and worn in)

Tent and ground cloth (know who you will be bunking with)

Sleeping gear (bag/mat…)

Garbage bag or lightweight raincoat

First aid kit and any medications that you may need (inhalers, insulin…)

Utensils/dishes for meals (mess kit)

Flashlight

Pocket knife, compass, and whistle

Toiletries (TP, soap, deodorant, tooth paste/brush, sun block…)

Don’t forget to leave your electronic devices AT HOME

Goal—Work on Indian Lore Merit Badge Requirements

Please make sure to bring your complete health form and permission slip with you.  You will also be expected to be in uniform for much of this camp.  You will need to prepare well so that you can stay warm.  The high temperature will likely be in the high 60’s, and it could get down as low as 35 degrees at night, so pack accordingly.  Remember that this is not solely a troop camp; we will be camping with a large number of scouts from our district so plan to represent your troop well.

See our troop blog for all updates: http://scouttroop819.blogspot.com/

Constitution Week

For the next two scout meetings (September 19th and 26th) we will be attending a merit badge clinic.  You will need to arrive at the church at 6pm on Wednesday night so that we can travel together for these clinics.  If you have any questions regarding this please let one of your leaders know.

Merit Badge Clinic

For those not attending this weeks campout there is a stake merit badge clinic at 7:30 on Saturday.  They will be working on the Swimming and Life Saving merit badges.  For more information please contact myself, Bro. Ray, Bro. Raymond, or Sis. Taylor.

Rose Creek Departure and Meals

We will be meeting at the church at 4:45pm on Friday

Here is the food lists as discussed at scouts.
Cousin Zach's Patrol
Dinner: Grilled Cheese and Bacon
Bread: Hayden, Jordan and Brother Zach
Cheese: Cousin Zach
Butter: Riggs
Bacon: Michael V. and Spencer

Jacob's Patrol
Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos
Jacob: Potatoes
Brian: 2 dozen eggs
Michael D: 1 dozen eggs
Kaden: Tortillas
Isaac: Bacon
Dylan: Sour Cream
Cedric: Cheese
Bro. Moore: Salsa

Rose Creek Campground

Rose Creek Campground

• Scout shirt—arrive Friday wearing this
• Water/drinks—2-3 liters
• Breakfast/lunch/dinner—as discussed at mutual
• Snacks as desired
• Backpack—all of your gear should be attached to this
• Canteen/camelback—something to carry water with
• Swim trunks and a towel
• Hiking shoes (comfortable and worn in)
• Tent and ground cloth (know who you will be bunking with)
• Sleeping bag
• Garbage bag or lightweight raincoat
• First aid kit
• Any medications that you may need (inhalers, insulin…)—must be checked in with a leader
• Utensils/dishes for meals (mess kit)
• Flashlight
• Pocket knife, compass, whistle, and survival kit
• Toiletries (TP, soap, deodorant, tooth paste/brush, sun block…)
• Don’t forget to leave your electronic devices AT HOME

Please arrive promptly on the afternoon of Friday September 7^th wearing your scout shirt (will be used for traveling purposes only)

Purpose—to work on advancement, swim, and have a good time

This trip will include a very, very short hike on Saturday morning (less than ¼ of a mile).  Don’t worry about packing too light because we will not be bringing our gear with us.  All you will be taking with you for this hike is some water and swimming gear.

Departure time TBA—for further details please contact a leader or check the blog

 

As a reminder, we are still in need of some permission slips.  If you haven't turned yours in please get it signed and to one of the leaders so that we can post pictures on the blog!

Labor Day and a Campout

This is just a reminder of a couple of upcoming activities for our boys.  September 3rd is Labor Day, and as such we will be delivering and picking up flags.  Please remember that this service is what pays for our troop to be able to attend summer camp so we are expecting everyone to participate.  During our last Court of Honor over 100 merit badges and around 20 rank advancements were awarded.  The vast majority of merit badges were a direct result of attending scout camp, and a number of requirements for rank advancement were also met while at camp so please come and do your part.

This weekend we will be camping, again.  This time it will be car camping--so no significant hiking will take place.  Scouts on Wednesday will focus on preparing for this camping trip.  You won't want to miss this one!

Upcoming Activities

We are having a combined activity on Wednesday so please arrive at the church at 7pm.

September 3rd is Labor Day.  We will be delivering flags that morning and picking them up in the evening.  Please come and do your part.

It is also time for people to renew their flag subscription.  You will be hearing more about this in the upcoming weeks.

We are also in need of blog permission slip forms.  If your parent has not completed one we cannot post any pictures on the blog so please help us get this taken care of.

Camping and Court of Honor

This is looking like it will be another busy week for our scouts.  On Friday we will be going camping, which means that on Wednesday we will be going over camp preparation.  The key to this one is simple: pack light--and bring plenty of water because we're hiking in and hiking out.

On Sunday we are having a Court of Honor.  We all need to be there on time and in uniform.  The awards list for this one is going to be huge so bring your parents and come and receive the fruits of your labors.

One last tid bit.  We like to post pictures of what our troop is doing, however we cannot do this without parental permission forms being turned in.  If you haven't turned yours in please check in with me.

Eagle Scout Court of Honor

This Saturday there will be an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at the church that starts at 7pm.  We are being asked to arrive at around 6pm to practice and then participate in the flag ceremony.  This will be discussed at scouts on Wednesday.  See you all then.

Special Scouts Meeting

First off, we will be meeting as normal on Wednesday at 6:45pm at the church for our weekly scout meeting.

The purpose of this post is to let you know that we will be having an extra scout meeting this week on Thursday at 4:00pm at Bro. Vincent's home.  Here is the list of those who need to come to this meeting: Cedric, Dylan, Hayden, Jacob T., Jordan, Michael V., and Zach F..  Kye, I haven't seen your scout records yet but I'm assuming that you need to be there as well.  During this meeting we will be passing off a few requirements for first and second class.  If your name is on this list it is because you stand in need of at least one of these requirements, if not all three.  For some of you this will mean the difference between rank advancement at this court of honor and no rank advancement until the next court of honor.

I also wanted to put out yet another reminder for those of you who have yet to do some of the requirements that need to be done on your own.  First of all, for those of you who haven't passed off second class requirement 10 (that's the earn and save money one), please earn and save money.  If you have questions about it please let one of your leaders know.  This requirement often holds people back, please don't let it do this to you.  The second requirement that tends to hold people up is first class requirement 10.  In order to accomplish this you need to tell a young man who is old enough to join about our troop, some of its activities, and invite them to come and join.  Again, if you have any questions about it please let one of your leaders know.

It is quite possible that as many as 10 of you can have rank advancements at this upcoming court of honor.  10!  That's awesome!  And some of you may be eligible for more than one rank advancement.  We're on pace for an amazing court of honor.  Push yourself this week and see how much you can accomplish.

Upcoming Court of Honor

We have an upcoming court of honor (26th of this month at 7pm).  Now would be a good time to take a look at where you are at to determine what you need to do to get your next rank advancement.  I will be seeking out those who come to mutual tonight to discuss this.  If you have questions about advancement please let me know asap.

Calls for the Fourth of July Flag Ceremony

We have changed the time and meeting place for flags on the fourth of July.  We will now be meeting at Brother Heaton's home at 5:30.  We had to do this because we didn't have enough people show up to our flag ceremony prep meeting today.  For those who missed that meeting, here are the calls for the ceremony:

Will the audience please rise!

Scouts in Uniform form ranks!

Color Guard attention!

Color Guard forward march!

Halt!

Color Guard, release the halyard!

Color Guard, prepare the colors!

Color Guard, present the colors!

Scout Salute! Those not in uniforms please place your hand over your heart.

Raise the flag of the United States of America!

Color Guard, secure the halyard!

Color Guard, honor your colors!

Will the audience please repeat the pledge of allegiance with me!

Two!

Color Guard Reassemble!

Color Guard forward march!

The audience may be seated!

Flags, Flag Ceremony, and Scout Camp

We will be having an abreviated scout meeting tomorrow (Monday, July 1st) at 4:00pm.  The plan is to meet at the church for 30 minutes to prepare for the flag ceremony that we will be performing on the 4th of July at the ward's breakfast.

Speaking of July 4th, we have flags that will need to be delivered.  As a reminder, this is what was able to pay for our awesome experience at Camp Raymond so make sure that you participate!  We are meeting at Brother Vincent's house at 5:50am to take care of this.  We will discuss our evening pick-up time on Wednesday.

Just a word on scout camp.  We had an awesome experience and would like to share some pictures and stories, but we do not have everyone's blog persmission slip so we cannot post any pictures yet.  Please get this turned in asap!

As always, if you have any questions please let us know.

Scout Camp Pack Check

We will be having a pack check at Brother Ray's house on Saturday, June 23rd, at noon.  Please arrive with your camp gear and be prepared to go through it with us so that we can ensure that you have all of the necessary equipment with you for camp.  You will be leaving it with Brother Ray so if there is anything that you will need between Saturday at noon and Monday morning when we depart make sure that you keep it with you.

For those of you who have not yet turned in your health forms, please bring them to the pack check to hand in to Brother Ray.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

Scout Camp Prep

Tonight will be our final night to prepare for scout camp.  Please come so that you so that you can get the information that you need which will allow you to show up Monday morning on time and prepared to have a successful week.  Our departure date of June 25th is literally around the corner so make sure that you are prepared to leave.

As a final reminder, we are in need of you health forms (parts A, B, and C).  If you have any questions or concerns about this please let either myself, Brother Moore, or Brother Ray know so that we can help you to take care of it.  Again, your boy cannot participate at scout camp without these forms.

Health Form Immunization Form

For those who need the immunization form I have added it to the list under the summer camp tab.  If you have any questions let me know.

Summer Camp Health Form

Summer camp at Camp Raymond is now less than one month away.  It is essential that you get your Health forms completed by your health care provider asap.  You will not be able to attend summer camp without doing this.  If you lost the form that you were sent home with you can print off another copy by clicking on the summer camp 2012 tab that is above the quote from Pres. Monson.  From there scroll down to item C and click on the "click here" link.  Please do not wait to get this form filled out and turned in to Brother Ray, Brother Moore, or myself.  If you have any questions please let one of us know.

This week at scouts we will start working towards planning our camp.  The main topic that we will focus on will be planning which merit badges you will work on while at camp.  Please come prepared to discuss this.  Know which merit badges that you have completed, and which merit badges that you are in need of.  If you would like to know which merit badges that Camp Raymond offers you can find out by simply clicking on the summer camp 2012 tab.  Scroll down to part B and click on the "click here" link.  This will give you all of the information that you need (and more) about the camp.  From there the table of contents will direct you to where you need to look.  Again, if you have any questions please let one of us know.

One last thing that is completely unrelated to summer camp.  How are you doing on your homework?  Bring it to scouts on Wednesday so that we can check on your progress.  If you don't know what I'm referring to, please bring this to my attention at scouts so that we can go over it again.

Memorial Day Flags

This is just a reminder that we are meeting at Brother Ray's house for breakfast and flags tomorrow morning at 6:30am.  Be on time!

Baptisms and Citizenship

As discussed at church, baptisms for the dead will be this Thursday.  Please arrive at the church by 5pm, with your recommend.

Also, Citizenship in the World was a great success tonight.  Make sure that you arrive at Brother Raymond's by 6am on Saturday morning so that you can complete the merit badge.  Do not forget to do the homework that was assigned so that you can complete all requirements.

Busy Week

This should be a busy and productive week for those who choose to put a little extra time in.  We will be meeting for scouts this week on TUESDAY, May 15th, (not Wednesday) at 6:30pm at the church in the Relief Society room.  Please arrive promptly as we are not the ones in charge of this activity.  Brother Raymond has offered to teach the Citizen in the World merit badge, which is required for Eagle.  This will be a two day event.  The second day will be on Saturday May 19th, at Brother Raymond's house starting at 6:00am and ending at 8:00am.  Breakfast will be provided.

As discussed at church, baptisms for the dead will be on Thursday this week.

Christopher Creek Gear List and Assignments

I am hoping to be able to update our departure time later this evening.  As of right now we are planning to leave at 4 pm, however because of science camp we are unsure of when we will actually be able to leave.  Because of this we will be handling our departure a little differently this time.  Unlike normal, we will NOT be meeting at the church.  We will be driving to your homes to pick you up, so be prepared!  We may arrive at your home at 4 pm, but it could also be quite a bit later depending on the availability of the young men in our troop.

Christopher Creek and the 260 Trail

Water—3 liters

Dinner (chilli cheese dogs--see assignments at the end of this post)

Breakfast (breakfast burritos--see assignements at the end of this post)

Lunch (we will be stopping to pick something up on our way home)

Snacks (light weight trail food)

Backpack (all of your gear must be attached to this)

Trail pack (day hike pack—not your pack that has all of your gear)

Canteen/camelbak (something to carry your water with)

Scout shirt (to be worn ONLY while traveling in the vehicles)

Hiking shoes (comfortable and worn in)

Tent and ground cloth (know who you will be bunking with)

Sleeping bag

Garbage bag or lightweight raincoat

First aid kit and any medications that you may need (inhalers, insulin…)

Utensils/dishes for meals (mess kit)

Flashlight

Pocket knife, compass, whistle, and survival kit—all should be able to fit in your day pack with water

Toiletries (TP, soap, deodorant, tooth paste/brush, sun block…)

Don’t forget to leave your electronic devices AT HOME

Please arrive promptly on Friday afternoon wearing your scout shirt (will be used for traveling purposes only)

Purpose—to camp and hike on the 260 trail

Assignments:

Fireside: Cedric and Hayden

-Food-

Riggs: shredded cheese

Cedric: baby carrots and tortillas

Isaac: eggs

Spencer: bacon

Josh: hot dog buns

Brian: chilli

Hayden: hot dogs

Jacob: oranges

As always, if you have any questions or concerns please let one of the leaders know! Thanks!

Camping and Homework

Last Wednesday for scouts we met and started a three month homework project.  The goal of this project is to complete some of the most difficult requirements for three time consuming merit badges that are required to earn the Eagle Scout award.  The young men are to use the packet that we sent home to track their chores, personal fitness program, and financial record.  This is to be updated by the young man daily.  --Young men, you need to make sure that you have discussed this project with your parents.  They need to be aware of what you are doing with regards to these records (that is one of the requirements).  Make sure that you bring your records with you to scouts every week so that we can check on your progress.

We are camping this weekend, May 11th-12th.  We will be camping by the vehicles so don't worry about packing light, however we will be doing some hiking the following day using only "day packs."  Most of your gear will be left behind with the cars while we hike.  Make sure that you arrive at scouts on-time and in uniform.  We will be covering the details at that time.

Scout Activity and Court of Honor

This week we will be meeting at my home for scouts.  Come prepared with your scout uniform, handbook, swimming suit, and a towel.  We will be working on passing off requirements, as well as covering some leadership training.  The meeting will start at 6:20pm, and end at 8:00pm.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Also, this upcoming Sunday will be our court of honor.  Make sure that you arrive on time and in uniform.

Combined Activity Update

The combined activity that was announced on Sunday will actually be taking place on Tuesday this week, not Wednesday.  Either plan to arrive at Barney Park at 6:45pm, or meet at the church at by 6:30pm so that we can travel together.  The activity is a kickball tournament, so come prepared to play!

As always, please contact Brother Ray, Brother Moore, or myself with any questions.

Date: 04/10/2012
Time: 6:45pm at Barney Park, or 6:30pm at the church

Environmental Science

This Saturday, April 8, the stake will be holding its monthly merit badge clinic.  The merit badge this time will be Environmental Science.  This badge is required for Eagle, and can be a challenging one to complete.  The stake however, has put a plan into place that will allow you to earn this relatively quickly.  In order to complete the merit badge this Saturday you must print out the homework assignment, complete it, and then attend the clinic at The Riparian Preserve.

Here is a list of what you will need in order to succeed when you attend:
1. Blue merit badge card signed by your leader
2. Your completed homework assignment
3. Scout uniform
4. Chair
5. Water bottle
6. Clip board or something to write on
7. A hat

When: April 14, from 7:45am-12pm
Where: The Riparian Preserve

If you have any questions please let either myself, Brother Ray or Brother Moore know.

2012 Parent's Meeting

On Wednesday March 28, we will be doing something a little different for scouts.  We will start at our usual time of 6:45pm, and finish up with our activities by 8:00pm.  Immediately following our scouting activities we will be holding a parents meeting that we expect to last between 15-30 minutes.  This meeting is specifically designated for each 12-13 year old young man and their parent/’s to attend.  We will be handing out paperwork that is required for each young man to attend summer camp, as well as covering a few topics that will help your young man succeed in scouting.  Please plan to attend.

Wilderness Survival Campout

As part of the Wilderness Survival merit badge, the boys had to build shelters and spend one night in them.  Let's see how they did.

Three of the boys (Cedric, Riggs, and Spencer) decided to build there shelter together.

Sure seems like there's an awful lot of light coming through their roof.  Thank goodness for their sake that it didn't rain!

 The other two boys (Josh and Isaac) built a shelter that appeared like it would be a little more effective at protecting them from the elements.

 As you can see from the picture above, we have a couple of happy guys who stayed warm and slept comfortably.  Nice job guys!

This is a picture of Brother Ray's shelter.  He said that he slept comfortably.

If you're looking for a picture of the other two leader's shelters, just imagine something that looked like a tent with a couple of propane heaters in it.  If you can imagine something like that, then you're pretty close to visualizing what their shelter looked like.

Bacon cheese quesadilla's were on the menu for breakfast. 

A couple of tuckered out young men on the ride home.

Campout Departure Time

Please arrive at 2:45pm on Friday so that we can depart on-time for our campout.  Remember to bring your food assignments, and also remember your assignments for the fire side.  You also need to make sure to bring your wilderness survival kit with you, because those are the supplies from which you will be making your shelter.  If you cannot make it or have any questions please feel free to contact myself, Brother Moore, or Brother Ray.

Wilderness Survival Camporee

 February 2012 Wilderness Survival Camporee.

Dinner preparation.  Everybody pitches in.

 The beginnings of a dutch oven stew, which turned out pretty tasty.

 Group picture in front of the Order of the Arrow's tepee.

 The boys eating their ash cakes that were made from corn meal.  The cakes are then placed on a hot rock, and then covered with ash for 3-5 minutes.

 The boys patiently waiting to win their awards.

Congratulations Troop 819 for having a very successful Camporee!  Our troop won awards in the signaling mirror competition, and of course who can forget the sling shot competition.  "It's Tebow Time!"  I don't think that any of us will forget the manner in which we won that competition.

Wilderness Survival Campout Meals/Fireside

This is just a reminder about our meal plan and fireside for this campout.

Dinner: Bring your own dinner (recommended meal is a tin foil dinner--you need to bring something that doesn't require you to prepare it while on the campout!)

Breakfast assignments:
Riggs: Tortillas--20-24 pack
Josh: Apples
Isaac: Cheese-- 2 lbs.
Jacob: 1 lb. Bacon
Spencer: 1 lb. Bacon

Lunch: We will not be eating while we are at the campsite, but plan to stop on the way to pick something up so bring some money to pay for your lunch.

Fireside: Theme is faith and the pioneers.
Josh is in charge
Cedric was volunteered to give the talk
Jacob volunteered to give a scripture
Think about skits that you can do.  Everyone will be involved in some way.

Come back to our blog for updates about departure time this friday.

Survival Kits and Scout Handbooks

This is just a reminder to bring your wilderness survival kits to scouts tonight.  We will be reviewing what you have put in them.  Also, please make sure to come in uniform with your scout handbook.  We will be reviewing your records as well tonight.

Wilderness Survival Camporee and Travel Bug

As a reminder, please arrive Friday at the church between 4:15 and 4:20pm for our camping trip.  Make sure that you are dressed in uniform and do not forget your health form.  You cannot participate without it.

Also, please make sure that you are working on your survival kit that you will be bringing with you to scouts on Wednesday.

To update you on our travel bug, its name has been officially changed to Captain Do-Good.  The picture associated with this bug has also been changed as voted on during our scout meeting on Wednesday.

Travel Bug Update

This is an update on the Travel Bug that we placed on our last campout.  The Bug has been moved to a new site that is south east of... Yakima, Washington!  We have also been petitioned by Mad Chad the Pirate to change the Bug's name to Captain Do-Good.  Mad Chad has also provided us with this image to go with it.  What do you think?

Flags and Camping

This is just a reminder that we have flags to deliver on Monday morning.  Please meet at Brother Ray's house at 6:30 IN YOUR SCOUT UNIFORM.  Remember that this is a scout fundraiser for troop 819, and as such we should make sure that we are representing our troop when we deliver the flags.

As for camping, please make sure that you have an anual health form filled out (part A and B) for this upcoming campout.  You do not need to see your health care provider for this form, it just simply needs to be filled out and signed by your parent/guardian.  If you do not have the form let me know and I will give you a copy.  You can also click here for the link to the online form that you can print out.  You will not be able to attend this campout without this form.

Flags and Wilderness Survival

Scouts tonight will work to accomplish two things: first we will be traveling around to collect money for our flag project.  As a reminder, this project is what funds our troop and allows to to camp and do other activities.  As we are representing our troop to the community, please make sure that you wear your uniform for this.

The second part of scouts will focus on the Wilderness Survival merit badge.

Bacon Cook-off

Just a reminder to come prepared for the bacon cook-off tonight.  Bring something with bacon as an ingredient.  If you don't have something in mind, contact Riggs so you can get together to make your food.

Stake Merit Badge Clinic

This is just a reminder that this Saturday, February 11, the stake is finishing its merit badge clinic for Personal Fitness, Personal Management, and Family Life.  They will be meeting from 1pm-5pm at Williams Field High School track.  Make sure that you bring your blue cards to be signed, as well as any homework that you have been given.

Scouting for Food Reminder

Just as a reminder, we will be meeting at the church tomorrow morning to collect food for the food drive that we put flyers out for on Wednesday.  Again, please make sure that you are in your scout uniforms.  Thank you in advance for your service!

Scouting for Food

Our participation in The Scouting for Food drive starts on Wednesday, February 1st, at 6:45pm.  For those who don't know what this is, let me explain.  As scouts, we will be delivering flyer's to the homes in our neighborhoods asking them to donate food to our local food banks.  Each home in our area will receive a flyer.  On the morning of Saturday, February 4th, we will meet again to drive through our neighborhoods to collect the food that our neighbors are donating.  The food will then be delivered to our stake center.  From there the food will go to our local food banks so that it can be used to help those who are in need.  Please keep in mind that we are representing the Boy Scouts of America, and as such we need to be in our Boy Scout UNIFORMS.  By participating in this food drive we are fulfilling part of our oath, which is "to help other people at all times."  Please keep the people that we are serving in mind as we participate in this service.

Travel Bug

This is just to let you know that our travel bug was picked up from the geocache yesterday, shortly after we dropped it off.  Its journey has begun.

Permission Slips

Permission slips for the blog went out on Wednesday, January 18.  This is just a reminder that they need to be turned in.  If parents have any questions about this, please let me know and I would be happy answer them.

McDowell Mountain Campout Update

I apoligize for being unable to give you a departure time for our campout any sooner than this, but here we go.  You will not want to miss this campout.  Please arrive at the chapel tomorrow evening at 4:30pm.  Make sure you remember your assignments for food and morning/firesides.  As always if you have any questions please call me, and if I don't answer make sure to leave a message.  You can also contact Bro Moore with questions.  Thanks and see you there.

Camping and Geocaching

We are camping this weekend.  We will discuss the campout at scouts tomorrow evening (starting at 6:45pm), as well as starting the geocaching merit badge.  Make sure that you are there so that we can get all of our assignments out for this weekend.  This campout will include fire starting and geocache hunting so make sure that you don't miss it!  As always, call me with any questions.

This is just a reminder about the Stake Merit Badge clinic.  Meet at Williamsfield High track at 8am so you can do your fitness test.  If you have any questions please let me know.

Court of Honor

This is just an update concerning our January Court of Honor.  The date has been moved to January 29th.  It will be held at 7pm in the Relief Society Room.  Please come dressed in your uniforms!

2012 Annual Planning Meeting

On Wednesday night we will be meeting at the church to plan for the upcoming year.  It is essential that you come to this so that you can all have a say in what activities we will be doing for 2012.  ESSENTIAL!  See you there.