Troop 919 News

The location of tonight's Court of Honor has been changed to the training room at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept.

Meeting Time: 7:30 PM

Don't forget your refreshments!

See everyone at the VFD!

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posted by Troop 919  # 5:44 PM

 Eagle Scout Project  - The work day for Tripp H.’s Eagle Scout project is Saturday, May 28, beginning at 8:30 AM. Troop will meet the works crew at the New Sherwood Pool off Allistar, which if off Peace Haven Road between Robin Hood and Country Club.

The project is to clean and paint fire hydrants in the New Sherwood community, so be sure to wear some old clothes…at least some you won’t mind getting a little paint on!!

There will be fun, food and fellowship at Tripp’s project.

Car Wash – The car wash sponsored by our Northern Tier crew is also on Saturday, May 28.

The crew will be washing cars at the Chic Filla on Peace Haven Road beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Troop Fun Day – Here are the Scouts and leaders who will be attending the Troop Fun Day at the National Whitewater Center in Charlotte on Saturday June 4.

Scouts – Tyler W., Devon B., Ben S., Alex C., Michael B., Andy H., Chris W., Lyle G., Kegan W., Lucas B., Daniel P., Patrick B. and Nick M.

Leaders/Adults – Mike Warner, Andrew Carr, John Strong, Michelle Brewer, Jim Pierson, Jay Pierson, Madeline Carr and Steve Tucker

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posted by Troop 919  # 8:05 PM

Missing Equipment – Our Troop is missing some very expensive backpacking equipment. Please check your personal camping gear to see if you have this stuff at home by mistake. If you have one of these items, please return it to the Scout Hut on Tuesday.

We are missing:

                2 Hilleberg tarps

                2 MSR Pocket Rocket backpacking stoves

Troop Fun Day – June 4 is our annual Troop Fun Day. We will be heading to the US National Whitewater Center near Charlotte. Some of the activities offered there include whitewater rafting, climbing, ziplines, kayaking and Eco Trekking. Visit the US National Whitewater Center website to check out what they have to offer.

Families are also invited to join us on this day trip.

The cost for this trip is $50 and the Troop will be funding $25 for each Scout attending. The Old Hickory Council has arranged a package deal at the USNWWC for June 4 that also includes lunch! The deadline for signing up AND PAYING for the trip at the discounted Scouting deal is Tuesday night’s Troop meeting….no exceptions!!! 

Scouts and families who do not sign up and pay their $24 on Tuesday night will be responsible for their own lunch at the USNWWC. Again, no exceptions.

The following Scouts and Leaders indicated they are interested in attending:

Scouts:  Tyler W., Devon B., Ben S., Brendan W., Alex C., Ben E., Caleb W., Michael B., Andy H., Chris W., Lyle G 

Adults: Mike Warner, Andrew Carr, Chuck Harmon, John Strong, Steve Tucker

A signed liability waiver will be required for all participants before we can depart. A copy is attached or can be downloaded from the USNWWC website.

Car Wash – Our Northern Tier crew will be holding a car wash on Saturday, May 28. Check with a member of this crew to confirm the times and location.

Important Dates – Here are a few important dates to ensure that you have on your family calendar:

May 28 – Northern Tier Crew car wash fund raiser

May 31 – Troop 919 Court of Honor at 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall at Brookstown United Methodist Church

June 14 - Swim Checks at 7:30 PM at the Fulton Family YMCA on Hanes Mill Road. There is $3 fee unless you are a member of the Y. Please bring the correct change!

June 21 –Final night to submit your updated BSA Health and Safety form. Here is a link to the form. This is the only form the BSA will accept.

June 21 – Final Troop meeting before summer camp

July 2 – Northern Tier crew A070511CD departs

July 17 – Summer camp departure day. Meet at the Scout Hut at 9:00 AM

July 20 – Wednesday night family picnic and campfire at Camp Raven Knob. All families are invited to join us a camp and bring along a pot luck dish to share.

July 23 – Return from summer camp. We should arrive back at the Scout Hut by 11:00 AM

August 2 – Regular Troop meetings resume

August 31 – Troop 919 family picnic and Court of Honor at Brookstown United Methodist Church.

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Merit Badge College – Our Troop Merit Badge College is Saturday (May 7). Scouts are asked to arrive by 8:30 a.m. and participate in an opening ceremony. Merit Badge sessions will begin promptly at 9 a.m.The closing ceremony and clean-up will follow at 3:30 p.m. Scouts will be ready for pick-up before 4:00 p.m. 

Lunch will be provided.

Scouts are signed up for the following sessions:

Citizenship in the Community (9 a.m. – Noon): Michael B., Caleb W., Will H., Andrew S.

Music (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.): Patrick B., Kegan W., Chase H., Tyler W.

Graphic Arts (11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.): Raymond F., Tiley B., Tyler W., Brendan W., Chase H., Ben E., Ben S., Patrick B.

Coin Collecting (1:00 – 3:30 p.m.): Caleb W.

Whitewater Canoeing – The following Scouts have signed up for the Whitewater Canoeing camping trip on May 13-15.

Jarod W., Ben S., Brendan W., Chase H., Alex C., Will H., Austin D.

These Scouts will be making arrangements for a canoe practice on Saturday, May 7.

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Bike Trip – Many thanks to all of the leaders who made it possible for our Scouts to enjoy their 50 mile ride on the New River Bike trail over the weekend. This is the most logistically challenging trip of the year, so a round of applause to all who helped out!

If you didn’t pay your share of the food cost over the weekend, remember to pay your patrol for your portion of the food cost on Tuesday.

Also, if you committed to go on the trip and at the last minute didn’t go, remember, your patrol still purchased food for you and you are still obligated to pay your portion of the food costs.

Please be sure to take care of all food reimbursement at Tuesday’s meeting.

Whitewater Canoe Trip – Our whitewater canoe trip is the weekend of May 13-15. This trip was originally scheduled for later in May and was moved to avoid conflict with the Memorial Day weekend holiday.

Signups for this trip will be at Tuesday’s Troop meeting and menu planning is next. We will also need to plan a “one the water” practice prior to the trip. We will schedule the practice trip on Tuesday as well. Scouts must be " BSA swimmer" certified to go on this trip.

Troop Merit Badge College - Our Troop's Merit Badge College is Saturday, May 7 at the Scout Hut. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. Please plan to arrive by 8:45 AM

The following sessions will be offered. Sign ups will be at Tuesday's Troop meeting.

Citizenship in the Community          Music        Coin Collecting        Graphic Arts
Golf          Electricity             Sports

Sign ups for the Troop Merit Badge College will be at Tuesday's meeting.

Summer Camp - It's time to put the final summer camp plans together and your final payment is NOW DUE.

Also, the following Scouts have not submitted their camp merit badge sessions: Patrick B., Devin B., Adam H., Ryan McS., Nick M.

Tuesday's Troop meeting is the final deadline to submit your selections. Any Scout who does not submit his choices at Tuesday's meeting will have merit badge sessions assigned for him by the Troop Leadership. Final Call.

Medical Forms - It's also past time to submit your annual health and medical record. Only a couple Scouts have submitted this important item. Please help YOUR TROOP by submitting this in a timely fashion.

If you are in a situation where you must wait to meet your insurance company's requirement before completing your visit to the doctor, please let us know when we can expect to have your updated health and medical record.

All Scouts and leaders must also submit a copy of their insurance card with their health and safety record.

Cub Scout Day Camp – Looking for something to fill those lazy days of summer?

The Piedmont District is offering two Cub Scout Day this year and is in need of Scouts (age 14 or older) to volunteer to help staff the camp. this is a great opportunity for Scouts to earn service hours, show their leadership skill and teach younger Scouts some Scouting skills.
  
The first camp will be Mon- Fri June 20-24, 2011 and will be held across the street from our Scout Hut at West Central Community Center (how convenient) and runs from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The second camp will be Wed- Fri July 20-22, 2011 and will be held at Kimberly Park Rec Center and runs from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

For more information and to volunteer, please contact  Erika Simmons at erikasimmons@hotmail.com or cell 704-880-7627.

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