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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Scouts for 12/28/2011

Due to the surrounding holidays of Christmas and New Years, there will be no scouts for the 12 and 13 year old boys on Wednesday, 12/28/2011.