Troop 919 News

Sunday, January 30, 2011

 

Austin DeHeck Eagle Project Workday Scheduled

Austin DeHeck has scheduled an Eagle Project workday for Saturday, Feb. 5 following the Scouting for Food service project.

Project Location:

Odd Fellows Cemetery - Shorefair Drive - across from the East Gate of the Dixie Classic Fairground.


Dates and Times:

Saturday, February 5 after Scouting for Food bag drop off until 5:00 pm
Saturday, February 26 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


Lunch will be provided.

Please bring, gloves, rakes, loppers, wheelbarrow, weed eater, leaf blower

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posted by Troop 919  # 5:37 PM
 

Troop 919 Notes 1-30-2011

Snow Campers – Don’t forget to arrive at Tuesday’s meet 30 minutes early to put away your gear and tents from our snow camping Trip.
 
Scouting for Food – Our Scouting for Food Good Turn Service Project bag delivery is Saturday, February 5. We will meet at the Scout Hut at 10 a.m.
 
In addition to our Scout volunteers on Saturday we will also need some adult driver volunteers on Saturday and will appreciate it if the drivers can make arrangements to return on Saturday (Feb. 12) to help us return and pick up the bags filled with food. We will also meet at 10 a.m. on Feb. 12.
 
WinterPlace Ski Trip – The Winter Place SkiTrip is Sunday, Feb 13. Final sign-ups and Payment are due at Tuesday’s Troop meeting. Families are invited to participate in this trip.
 
Each participant must have a completed release form, including all required signatures will be required before Scouts can depart with the Troop on this trip. A copy of the WinterPlace are attached to this e-mail. Please print a copy of the release forms and bring the completed forms to Tuesday’s Troop meeting.

Skiing $49 – Includes all-day lift ticket, rental equipment (including BSA required helmet), 90-minute ski lesson and lunch ticket. This option is only available to those who pre-register with the Troop and make FULL PAYMENT by February 1.

Snowboarding $88 – Includes all-day lift ticket, rental equipment (including BSA required helmet), 90 minute snowboarding lesson and lunch ticket. Again, this option is only available to those who pre-register with the Troop and make FULL PAYMENT by February 1.

Snow Tubing $37 – This option is available the day of the event and DOES NOT include the meal ticket. Snow Tubing 2 hour add on tickets will also be available the day of the event.

Scout Sunday – We will be attending church service as a Troop on Sunday, February 20 at our Chartred Organization Partner, Brookstown United Methodist Church. We will asking Scouts to participate in the service at upcoming Troop meetings.
 
Please plan to attend Scout Sunday with your family. We will also be celebrating Scout Sunday at Olivet Moravian Church on Sunday, Feb. 27.
 
Troop Calendar – In case you missed it earlier, a copy of the 2011 Troop Calendar is also attached. Please note the change of date in Scout Sunday.
 
BSA Medical Form – A copy of the revised BSA medical form is attached for your convenience. Each Scout is required to have an annual physical exam. The annual medical form can also be downloaded from the national BSA site.
 
Re-Chartering and Summer Camp – Your BSA re-chartering is now due. The re-chartering deadline is February 15! The re-chartering fee is $15 and a Boys Life subscription is an additional $12. Please plan to pay your re-chartering fee at Tuesday’s Troop meeting.
 
Your $100 summer camp is also due!
 
Philmont and Northern Tier – There are limited slots available for this summer’s Northern Tier and the 2012 Philmont treks. If you are interested in these high adventure opportunities, sign up and pay your deposit soon.

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posted by Troop 919  # 4:43 PM

Monday, January 24, 2011

 

Troop 919 Snow Campers

If you were on the snow camping trip and ended up with an extra pair of snow pants, please bring them to Tuesday's meeting.

Reminder

Philmont Meeting is Tuesday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Brookstown United Methodist Church.

We are looking forward to hearing about the 2010 trip!

Also a reminder to bring along some refreshments for this fun evening.

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posted by Troop 919  # 7:14 PM

Saturday, January 22, 2011

 

Troop 919 Notes 1-22-2011

Philmont Meeting

Tuesday, January 25

7:30 PM – Brookstown Fellowship Hall

Our 2010 Philmont Crew is looking forward to sharing the highlights of their trip to Scouting’s Paradise from this past summer on Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at Brookstown United Methodist Church. 

It was also be an opportunity to get your name on the list for the 2012 expedition to Philmont. If you think you are interested in the 2012 trek, please bring along a parent….they always like to hear the details of this trip, especially the finance part.

Let’s also bring along some drinks and snacks for this meeting. We want to prevent these guys from breaking out to Philmont Granola and Trail Mix!


Other High Adventure Opportunities – There are a few remaining slots on our 2011 Northern Tier Trek. If you want to be a part of the crew planning a trek through the pristine waters and solitude of the Northern Boundry Waters, you’ll be able to find out more about that on Tuesday as well.

And you think you might like to head South, Troop 934 has openings in their planned trek to the BSA’s Sea Base High Adventure camp over Spring Break, departing on March 26 and returning on April 2. For more info, contact Mark Noyes noyesma@aol.com at Troop 934 for more information.


February Schedule – Our Troop 919 February calendar is very busy. Please plan to participate in our Scouting for Food good turn project and to attend church with the Troop at our sponsoring churches, Brookstown United Methodist and Olivet Moravian.

If you are a skier, make plans for the Winterplace Ski Trip too! Families are welcome and encouraged to attend the Winterplace trip, plus it’s a good deal for skiers!


The calendar:

Feb. 5 (Saturday)             Scouting for Food Bag Delivery

Feb. 12 (Saturday)           Scouting for Food Bag Pickup

Feb. 13 (Sunday)              WinterPlace Ski Trip

Feb. 20 (Sunday)              Scout Sunday at Brookstown Methodist

Feb. 27 (Sunday)              Scout Sunday at Olivet Moravian Church


Re-Chartering – It’s time to re-charter with the Boy Scouts of America. The re-chartering deadline is February 15! The re-chartering fee is $15 and a Boys Life subscription is an additional $12. Please plan to pay your re-chartering fee at the Philmont meeting on January 25.

Summer Camp Deposit – We will also be collecting the $100 summer camp deposit in February and invite families to include this with their re-chartering check on Jan. 25. More on summer camp soon. Our week at summer camp is July 17-23.

WinterPlace Ski Trip – The WinterPlace Skip Trip is a family outing and several options are available. Final payment is due by February 1 to receive the Scouting discount.

 Skiing $49 – Includes all-day lift ticket, rental equipment (including BSA required helmet), 90-minute ski lesson and lunch ticket. This option is only available to those who pre-register with the Troop and make FULL PAYMENT by February 1.

Snowboarding $88 – Includes all-day lift ticket, rental equipment (including BSA required helmet), 90 minute snowboarding lesson and lunch ticket. Again, this option is only available to those who pre-register with the Troop and make FULL PAYMENT by February 1.

Snow Tubing $37 – This option is available the day of the event and DOES NOT include the meal ticket. Snow Tubing 2 hour add on tickets will also be available the day of the event.

 

Order of the Arrow – If you are a member of Wahissa Lodge, the deadline for registration and memorabilia pre-orders is Monday, January 24. You can turn in your registration and memorabilia order at the Old Hickory Council office. 

Your OA dues are also due. Submit your dues to the Council office or with your Troop 919 re-chartering.

  

  

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posted by Troop 919  # 11:24 AM

Thursday, January 13, 2011

 

Troop 919 Snow Camping Update

SNOW CAMPING UPDATE

Please plan to meet at the Scout Hut at 7:00 AM on Saturday morning for the Troop 919 snow camping trip.

 

 

 

 

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posted by Troop 919  # 6:33 PM

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

 

Troop 919 - Tonight's Meeting Cancelled

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Tonight’s Troop 919 Meeting is Cancelled
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Snow Camping Trip Update - Menu planning for this weekend’s Snow Camping trip to West Virginia will be on Wednesday (tomorrow) at 7:30 p.m. at the Scout Hut. If you are attending this trip, please attend this important menu planning meeting.


Nicholas Doub Service - The funeral service for Troop 942 Eagle Scout Nicholas Doub will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Scouts are asked to wear the their full Class A Boy Scout uniform to the service.

Nicholas earned his Eagle Rank at Troop 942 but was unable to have his Court of Honor. Nick’s Eagle rank will be presented to his parents at Thursday’s service.

Nicholas passed away on SUnday as a result of injuries from an automobile accident last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick’s family and the greater Scouting family during this difficult time.

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posted by Troop 919  # 2:28 PM

Monday, January 10, 2011

 

Troop 919 Notes 1-10-2011

Snow Camping – Menu planning for our snow camping trip is scheduled from tomorrow’s (Jan. 11) Troop meeting. If we are not able to meet on Tuesday, the Scouts and Leaders attending this trip will need to get together later in the week for menu planning. We will utilize Troop e-mail and our patrol phone tree to keep you informed, so, please remember to check your e-mail.

We will meet at the Scout Hut at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday for our departure to West Virginia and should arrive back to Pfafftown around dinner time on Monday (Jan . 17).
 
Davis, WV is the closest town to our camping location if you want to check the weather. We will be camping at Canaan Valley State Park in WV.
 
Be sure to bring along some cash for lunch and cross-country ski rental. We will be stopping for lunch at a fast food restaurant on Saturday and Monday. You can check out the cross-country ski rental ($20 plus tax) on Canaan Valley’s website. Please plan accordingly.
 
Next Week – We will not be meeting next week (Jan. 18). Enjoy the break!
 
Northern Tier – Troop 919 is planning a Northern Tier canoe trek this summer and still has a few openings. Our crew will be at the Northern Tier high adventure base and on the Northern Boundary waters July 5-14. Mac McCormick has more info on this trip. It’s takes a deposit of $100 to hold your spot on this exciting trip.
 
Philmont – Troop 919’s 2010 Philmont crew will be presenting a Philmont evening with our Troop on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Brookstown Methodist Church. The crew has been planning their slideshow for this evening and is looking forward t sharing their experience with the Troop.
 
Be sure to ask your parents and families to come along to enjoy the excitement of Philmont with you!
 
Philmont 2012 – Our Troop has secured a Philmont 2012 Crew for 2012! Sign-ups for the 2012 crew will be at the Philmont meeting on January 24.  The tentative plans are to leave Winston-Salem on June 14 and return on July 2. The crew will be at Philmont from June 19 through July 1.
 
Scout Sunday Update – There is a Scout Sunday calendar revision. We will be observing Scout Sunday at Brookstown United Methodist Church on February 20 and at Olivet Moravian Church on Sunday, February 27.
 
Re-Chartering – It’s time to re-charter with the Boy Scouts of America. The re-chartering deadline is February 15! The re-chartering fee is $15 and a Boys Life subscription is an additional $12. Please plan to pay your re-chartering fee at the Philmont meeting on January 24.
 
Summer Camp Deposit – We will also be collecting the $100 summer camp deposit in February and invite families to include this with their re-chartering check on Jan. 24. More on summer camp soon. Our week at summer camp is July 17-23.

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posted by Troop 919  # 10:38 AM

Monday, January 3, 2011

 

Troop 919 Notes 1-3-2011

A reminder that our Troop meetings begin again on Tuesday. Hope everyone has enjoyed their holiday. See you on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Snow Camping - We have just two meetings before we head to West Virginia and our annual snow camping expedition in Canaan Valley.

It’s important that all Scouts and leaders planning to attend this trip be present at these meetings so we can ensure we are prepared to the winter weather of West Virginia. Even if you are not planning to go on this trip, come to the meetings to learn more about camping in the cold weather.

The following Scouts previously singed up for this trip:



Caleb W., Jared W., Adam H., Lyle G., Tyler W., Kegan W., Patrick B., Nick M., Thomas L., Austin D., Will H., Avery C., Raymond F., Andy N., Michael B., Noah B. and Ben E.

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posted by Troop 919  # 9:57 PM

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