posted Jul 18, 2012, 4:37 PM by Troop 521 Scribe
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updated Jul 24, 2012, 9:48 AM
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This is the update that you have all been waiting for. This is the update that is LONG overdue.
This is,
An update from the Troop Scribe.
So, it has been about a year since the last scribe made a post here. I hope to keep better track of things than my previous counterparts. Now then, I will be updating these dates with more information as it is supplied. So far we have, 7/30/2012 Troop Meeting Troop Committee and Patrol Leaders Council will meet. Scouts and their families not involved in either do not need to attend the meeting.
8/6/2012 Troop Meeting Final plan-out for Grimes trip. Menu planning and plans for shopping will be put together. All Scouts planning to attend the activity should be at this meeting if possible. We will be covering safe swim defense and safety afloat to complete those requirements and prepare for the trip.
8/10/2012 Grimes Canoe Base ~25 Miler
This is the rigorous, grueling 25 mile canoe trip that we do roughly every year. Due to flooding the old 25-mile take-out point on the river is no longer available, instead we paddle roughly 30 miles total. If you would like to go you must have joined us on one of our 7 mile expeditions down the Buffalo River, as these are much easier and we are able to train/test you and your ability to maneuver a canoe. If you have met the first requirement you can certainly join us as we joyful tread down the river, riding through light currents and paddling through the calmest water you have every seen there is also the ever important duty that involves fending off fellow boy scouts that may attempt to sabotage your craft. All in all this is a very fun scouting activity.
•As I said before, the basic requirements are that you must attend at least one 7-Miler trip. •If you would like to come, you contact the scoutmaster (Scoutmaster[at]Troop521.org) or you can attend our Boy Scout meeting on 8/6/2012 to get your name on the list. • We also have a some basic requirements that must be fulfilled in order for us to go:
•The weather predictions for the trip must be favorable •There must be water in the Buffalo River •The Universe has to be in a normal state Other information will be supplied as time passes. . . |
posted Sep 15, 2011, 9:21 AM by Troop 521 Scribe
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updated Sep 23, 2011, 5:13 PM
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The following specifically describes how the Troop Meetings from September 19, 2011 to October 24, 2011 will be conducted.
Please note that the post "Times for Meeting activities" has been edited to included more exact times.
September 19: Since the cub scouts will be visiting and participating in the Meeting on this date, the previous plans have been changed to include them. Naturally, all scouts should be on their best behavior and wear complete, impressive class A uniforms (again, merit badge sashes will not be necessary).
If at all possible, the Webelos from among them, as well as scouts from the Screaming Eagle patrol, will conduct the opening ceremony. All scouts will be reviewing fire & stove safety*, and for patrol activities will be either learning/reviewing or teaching how to tie and use lashings (the Tiger patrol will be helping/teaching the others). The recreational activity will include the cub scouts and teach them the scout law (if you want the rules you should ask the ASPL). The merit badge pamphlets for the Merit Badge University need to be ready on this Meeting by accord of the Troop Librarian.
*Scouts from Troop 521 will also be checking to see who can participate in the October 8 Land Between the Lakes 10 mile hike (cub scouts may be included; those going will complete a 3 mile hike).
September 26: The Blue Wolf patrol will be conducting the opening ceremony at this Meeting. Everyone going to the Merit Badge University (MBU) will be discussing and preparing for it. The Screaming Eagles will help the Blue wolves learn/complete various skills/requirements, and the Tiger patrol will be having a first aid review. This is also the Meeting at which scouts who have paid their $4 beforehand (the September 19 Troop Meeting is the last chance) will have a pizza party.
October 3: The Blue Wolves will open the Meeting. The whole troop will be preparing for the Fall Camporee (emails with information should be sent out to parents no later than this date). The Tigers now will be teaching the Wolves, and the Eagles will have a first aid review.
October 10: The Tigers will be opening the Meeting. All scouts going to the Fall Camporee will be discussing and paying for it. Please note that the Scoutmaster needs a final count of scouts participating by this date. The Tigers and Eagles will be helping the Wolves in a physical (non verbal; where action must be taken) first aid test.
October 17: The Eagles will open the meeting. This meeting is specifically meant for Boards of Review and Troop elections, though scouts may possibly (more information should come later) plan the meals for the Fall Camporee and adults may settle the transportation situation.
October 24: The Wolves will conduct the opening ceremony. Scouts may possibly as a Troop begin the Pulp and Paper Merit Badge. While the Tigers help the Wolves review knots and the Eagles review first aid for poisonous plants, certain scouts will complete the already-begun Canoeing Merit Badge. The recreational activity will be a variation of CTF that will help review the Scout Oath and Law.
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posted Sep 15, 2011, 8:43 AM by Troop 521 Scribe
September 19 will be an important day for Troop 521, as cub scouts will be visiting during the meeting.
Needless to say, all scouts should behave as best they can and should wear full, proper class A uniforms (sashes will not be needed, however).
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posted Jul 26, 2011, 1:34 AM by Troop 521 Scribe
All scouts who own a merit badge sash (with merit badges sewn onto it) will need to bring it with them to the August 1 Troop Meeting for one of the activities.
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posted Jun 19, 2011, 5:42 PM by Troop 521 Scribe
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updated Sep 15, 2011, 10:40 AM
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Just a note to scouts about the general time limits for the activities within the Meeting: Scouts who arrive on time will have around 5 to 10 minutes for setting up seating and equipment. The patrol/scout group conducting the opening ceremony (the "Troop Meeting setup" posts specifically say which patrol/group for each Meeting) will have around 5 minutes to decide which scouts among their number will lead. There will be 25 to 30 minutes set off for activities within patrols, and another 25 to 30 minutes for activities involving the whole Troop. Basically, it works like this: - Scouts set up the Meeting from 7:05 to 7:10.
- The opening ceremony will be conducted for up to five minutes.
- At 7:15 scouts will participate in the main Troop activity for up to 25 minutes.
- At 7:40 scouts will divide into their individual patrols to attempt to complete their planned objectives.
- By the time 8:05 arrives, scouts will have begun their recreational activity. This will last until 8:30.
- For the last five minutes, the Scoutmaster will give his comments and the meeting will be closed.
- Cleanup & dismissal will begin at 8:35.
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posted Jun 17, 2011, 7:36 AM by Troop 521 Scribe
The following specifically describes how the Troop Meetings from June 20, 2011 to August 29, 2011 will be conducted.
June 20: Three scouts of the Tigers patrol will complete the opening ceremony. The older scouts of the troop will finish learning lashings and the newest scouts will be learning more knots and learning how to make and use proper first aid kits. The Screaming Eagles patrol will be working on the Second Class swim safety requirements 8a and 8c, and the Tigers will be reviewing first aid and helping the new scouts learn the Scout Law and Oath.
June 27: Three of the new scouts will conduct the opening ceremony. The new scouts will also start the Tenderfoot fitness test requirement 10a, which will be finished at the Troop meeting on July 25. All scouts in the Order of the Arrow who are going to the Fall Ordeal will review what will occur there. The troop will go over the Boxwell summer camping trip. The Screaming Eagles and the new scouts will review/learn first aid, and the Tigers will review first aid for "Hurry Cases".
July 18 (no meeting July 2): Three scouts of the Screaming Eagles patrol will conduct the opening ceremony. The whole troop will be reviewing/learning first aid for "Hurry Cases". The Screaming Eagles and new scouts will be completing the First Class requirement 8d for heart attack first aid. The Tigers will be starting a merit badge of their choice.
July 25: Three of the newest scouts will conduct the opening ceremony. They also will finish the fitness test for Tenderfoot requirement 10a, which was started June 27. The whole troop will be learning/reviewing CPR and heart attack first aid. The Screaming Eagles and new scouts (if applicable) will be starting a merit badge of their choice. The Tigers will continue working on/finish the merit badge they started July 18.
August 1: Three of the Tigers will conduct the opening ceremony. The whole troop will be working on/helping other scouts with general requirements. The Screaming Eagles will be working on general requirements/helping new scouts finish requirements for Tenderfoot. The Tigers will be reviewing first aid.
August 8: The Screaming Eagles patrol with conduct the opening ceremony. The troop will be learning/reviewing Campfire and Stove Safety. The Screaming Eagles and new scouts will be working on knots and the Tigers will be reviewing basic skills and safety rules.
August 15: Three of the new scouts will open the meeting. The whole troop will be reviewing the 30-mile Grimes canoe trip, the Screaming Eagles will be reviewing basic skills, and the Tigers will be reviewing knots.
August 22: The Tigers will open the meeting. The whole troop will be working on general requirements. The Screaming Eagles will be reviewing Scout Spirit (Scout Law, Oath, Motto, Slogan, and symbol/badge), and the Tigers will be reviewing first aid.
August 29: The Screaming Eagles will open the meeting. The whole troop will be working on general requirements, the Screaming Eagles will be having a first aid race to review carries, and the Tigers will be reviewing lashings.
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posted Jun 9, 2011, 7:30 PM by Troop 521 Scribe
All scouts going to summer camp this year must bring their annual medical form ALONG WITH their medical insurance card, both filled out completely, to the Troop meeting on June 13.
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posted May 29, 2011, 4:40 PM by Troop 521 Scribe
Will all scouts please note that no soda is allowed at troop meetings, whether bought or brought.
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posted May 29, 2011, 10:45 AM by Troop 521 Scribe
If you were elected to the OA and are going to the spring ordeal, please notify the Scoutmaster as soon as possible.
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posted May 17, 2011, 2:49 PM by Troop 521 Scribe
Please note that the street maps needed for your personal emergency preparedness kits will be provided by the troop; you will not have to go and buy them/print them.
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