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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Flags and Merit Badge Clinic

This Friday is Veterans Day, and as such flags will need to be delivered.  I will post more information about this as the date gets closer.

On Saturday there is a stake merit badge clinic.  If you are planning on earning your eagle scout award you need to attend this.  They will be starting three required merit badges including Family Life, Personal Fitness, and Personal Management.  These are three of the more challenging merit badges to earn because they require three months worth of tracking information and progress.  This is, without a doubt, the best way to earn these badges (and there is no cost either).

Here is what you need:
A physical--Filled out by your primary care provider (the one from scout camp is sufficient as long as it was within the last year)
A dental exam--Stating that your teeth have been cleaned and cared for
Signed blue cards--3 cards signed by your scout leader
Exercise clothes--You will be doing some running so come prepared to run (shoes, not flip flops...)

Date: 11/12/2011 (this Saturday)
Time: 8:00 am
Place: Williams Field High School football field

Communication and Camping

Starting this Wednesday we will begin working on the communications merit badge.  Brother Moore's father will be coming to teach us what we need to know, so come prepared to listen and work!

Our camp out this month will take place on October 28th-29th.  We will be leaving from the church as usual.  Time of departure will be discussed at scouts on the 26th of this month.  We will be taking a short hike to our campsite just off of the First Water Trail, so we would like you all to pack light.  Meal preparation will also be addressed on the 26th.