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posted by Troop 919  # 8:16 PM

 OA Elections – Our Troop will hold its Order of the Arrow elections on Tuesday. Please plan to attend the Troop meeting to be a part of this important evening as Troop 919 Scouts are considered for the OA.

PDAC Merit Badge College – The following Scouts have signed up for the Merit Badge College at the Piedmont District Advancement Camporee on Saturday, April 2

Caleb W., Ryan McS., Thomas L., Andy H., Paul L., Will H., Patrick B., Chris W., Tyler W., Kegan W., Ben E., and Ben G.

Your $10 fee, Merit Badge course selections and parental consent form is due at Tuesday’s Troop meeting (March 22). No Exceptions.

Earlier we said that Scout must bring a bag lunch and water bottle. We have recently found out that some of our Troop members who plan to attend the Northern Tier trip next summer will also be operating a concession stand at this event.

The Merit Badge College is on the campus of Winton-Salem State University is being coordinated for our Troop by Andy N., who is also soliciting some adult drivers to provide transportation for the event.

Summer Camp Deposit – Your summer camp deposit is NOW DUE. We must submit a unit count and payment to Camp Raven Knob later this week. If you haven’t signed up and paid your deposit, please plan to do so at Tuesday’s meeting. The summer camp fee is $235, plus program fees. The deposit is $100.

Philmont Meeting – The Philmont organizational meeting has been rescheduled for April 5 at 8 p.m. If you have questions, please contact Crew Adviser David Jacobius at intabbu1@yahoo.com

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posted by Troop 919  # 9:18 PM

Wilderness Survival Campout Update – The following Scouts and leaders are signed up for our Wilderness Survival camping trip on March 18-20: 

Scouts: Patrick B., Tyler W., Ryan McS., Caleb W., Devon B., Thomas L., Nick M., Will H., Paul L., Michael B., Raymond F., Andy N., Josh J.

Leaders: Tim Lasley, Mac McCormick, Tom Hardin, Steve Tucker, Jay Harmel, Matt Zimmermann, Richard DeHeck, David Jacobius

Menu planning for this trip is during Tuesday’s Troop meeting. If you are going on the trip, you should be at Tuesday’s meeting.

We will meet at the Scout Hut at 6:00 p.m. on Friday to load our gear and head to Raven Knob. Eat dinner before arriving at the Scout Hut.

Troop PLC – The March Patrol Leader’s Conference will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Scout Hut. All patrol leaders and Troop youth leaders should attend this meeting. If you are a patrol leader and will not be in attendance, find someone to represent your patrol and attend the meeting.

Board of Review – The Troop Committee will be available during the PLC to conduct a rank advancement Board of Reviews. Please let us know if you are requesting a Board of Review at Tuesday’s meeting. Don’t forget your Scoutmaster Conference.

Troop Committee – The Troop Committee will meet on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. following the Troop PLC.

Summer Camp – Your $100 summer camp deposit and merit badge selection are due on April 5. A copy of the summer camp merit badge choices is attached to this e-mail. Please bring a copy to Tuesday’s meeting.

Troop Elections – Please mark these two important election dates on your calendar: 

March 22 – Order of the Arrow Troop Elections.

April 12 – Troop Leadership Elections

Are you interested in leading our Troop by running for Assistant Senior Patrol Leader? As Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, you will serve a 6 month term as ASPL with SPL Lyle Gordon and then assume to role of Senior Patrol Leader. Lyle was elected ASPL in our previous election. 

If you are planning to run for a Troop Leadership position, remember to schedule your Scoutmaster Conference prior to April 12. It’s a good time to check your advancement record and determine if you need a leadership position to qualify for rank advancement. 

Merit Badge College – The Merit Badge College at the Piedmont District Advancement Camporee is Saturday, April 1. We will not be camping at the Camporee, but will be attending the Merit Badge College. The cost is $10 and the final sign-up date is Tuesday, April 22, no exceptions.  Each Scout must bring a bag lunch and water bottle. 

A signed parental consent form is also required for this event and must be submitted with your MB College sign-up. You will not be considered signed up until our Troop has your parental consent. 

The Merit Badge College is on the campus of Winton-Salem State University and the following Merit Badges will be offered: 

Fire Safety, Photography, Citizenship in the World, Nation and Community, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Emergency Prep, Motorboating Safety, Orienteering, Swimming, Traffic Safety, Woodworking, Scouting Heritage, Railroading, Radio and Golf. 

Andy N. is coordinating the Merit Badge College for our Troop and will be taking initial sign-ups at Tuesday’s Troop meeting. He will also have copies of the parental consent. 

 Philmont – Our 2012 Philmont Crew is getting organized and is planning an organizational meeting during the Scout meeting on March 22 at 7:45 p.m.. All crew members and at least one parent are asked to attend this important meeting. The meeting is also when the next Philmont payment is due! 

Calendar Change – The date of our May whitewater canoe trip has been changed to May 13-15.  

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posted by Troop 919  # 10:05 PM

Welcome Ravens – Welcome to the new Raven Scouts from Pack 919 who will be joining us on Tuesday. A few aaitional Raven Scouts from Pack 918 plan to join us on March 22. 

Wilderness Survival Campout – The following Scouts and leaders are signed up for our Wilderness Survial camping trip on March 18-20: 

Scouts: Patrick B., Tyler W., Ryan McS., Caleb W., Devon B., Thomas L., Ben E., Nick M., Will H., Andy H., Chris W., Paul L., Michael B., Raymond F., Andy N.

 Leaders: Tim Lasley, Mac McCormick, Tom Hardin, Steve Tucker

Merit Badge College – The Merit Badge College at the Piedmont District Advancement Camporee is Saturday, April 1. We will not be camping ar the Camporee, but will be attending the Merit Badge College. The cost is $10 and the final sign-up date is Tuesday, April 22, no exceptions.  Each Scout must bring a bag lunch and water bottle. 

A signed parental consent form is also required for this event and must be submitted with your MB College sign-up. You will not be considered signed up until our Troop has your parental consent. 

The Merit Badge College is on the campus of Winton-Salem State University and the following Merit Badges will be offered: 

Fire Safety, Photography, Citizenship in the World, Nation and Community, Fingerprinting, First Aid, Emergency Prep, Motorboating Safety, Orienteering, Swimming, Traffic Safety, Woodworking, Scouting Heritage, Railroading, Radio and Golf. 

Andy N. is coordinating the Merit Badge College for our Troop and will be taking initial sign-ups at Tuesday’s Troop meeting. He will also has copies of the parental consent. 

 Philmont – Our 2012 Philmont Crew is getting organized and is planning an organizational meeting during the Scout meeting on March 22 at 7:45 p.m.. All crew members and at least one parent are asked to attend this important meeting. The meeting is also when the next Philmont payment is due! 

Calendar Change – The date of our May whitewater canoe trip has been changed to May 13-15.  

Troop Elections – Please mark these two important election dates on your calendar: 

March 22 – Order of the Arrow Troop Elections.

April 12 – Troop Leadership Elections

Are you interested in leading our Troop by running for Assistant Senior Patrol Leader? Our newly elected Assistant Senior Patrol Leader will serve a 6 month term as ASPL with SPL Lyle Gordon and then assume to role of Senior Patrol Leader. Lyle was elected ASPL in our previous election. 

If you are planning to run for a Troop Leadership position, remember to schedule your Scoutmaster Conference prior to April 12. 

It’s also a good time to check your advancement record and determine if you need a leadership position to qualify for rank advancement. 

Summer Camp – Our Troop has completed the work of re-chartering and it’s now time to turn our focus to summer camp. 

Your $100 summer camp deposit and merit badge selection are due on April 5. We will have a copy of the summer camp merit badge choices at an upcoming meeting. 

To date, only 15 Scouts have paid their summer camp deposit. 

Council Banquet – The Old Hickory Council Banquet is Friday, March 25 and all Scouting families are invited. The cost is $25 and you may purchase your ticket at the Scout office. 

The 2010 Eagle Scouts will be recognized at the banquet. If you received your Eagle Scout Rank in 2010 you should receive an invitation from the Council. Please consider attending this event.

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posted by Troop 919  # 7:21 PM

The Annual Trey Jones Gear Head Expo is this Saturday, March 5 at the Village Outdoor Shop on Robin Hood Road. 

Representatives from the major outdoor gear manufacturers and Philmont Scout Ranch will be there as well as from The Old Hickory Council.  There will be raffles for gear supplied by the various manufacturers as well as a 20% Off Sale on items throughout the store – and more on some items. 

This is a good opportunity to stock up on gear in preparation for a Philmont Trek or a walk in the park.  Or, just to see what is new.  There will be a lot of gear available for the raffles with the proceeds going to the Trey Jones Philmont Scholarship fund.  So come out for a fun day and a worthy cause. 

Note the new location on Robin Hood Road in the same parking lot as Ace Hardware and The Golden Apple.

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posted by Troop 919  # 1:19 PM