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Troop 4 |
Grapevine, Texas |
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Troop 4 gratefully acknowledges the contributions of its Adult Leaders who make our activities possible. |
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March 2, 2009
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Everyone,
It is time for a few announcements:
Please be aware of the time change for tonight's meeting. We will begin at 6:30 PM instead
of 7:00 PM. Tonight is the last official night of merit badge college. Please come prepared
to finish up merit badges. I believe most of the counselors are planning to attend tonight. I
know that Mr. Anderson will not be able to make it due to a previous
commitment. There
will not be any set class times, just locate your counselor and work with them on getting
requirements signed off. We will also be having senior patrol leader candidate
speeches and
boards of review will be available. Remember for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st Class ranks,
scouts need to be in full uniform (shirt, shorts, neckerchief), have their book, print off
the Scoutmaster conference/Board of Review form and have their Scoutmaster conference. Boards
for Star and Life need the same things, but they also need an advancement report from the
Advancement Chair, Mr. Barker. This is the last night to earn awards and have them presented
at next week's troop court of honor.
Speaking of the troop court of honor next week, today is the last day to sign up. I will be
turning off the signup sheet in the morning. Please bring the payment tonight or to the door
of the restaurant next week.
If you are planning on attending summer camp, I need you to sign up this week. The April deadline
is on the calendar so that new scouts bridging over have time to sign up. We expect those that
are already in the troop to sign up before the first down payment was
due. We have to reserve space at the camp or we could
end up in multiple camp sites, or not have any more room for additional scouts. We also need several
more adults to take some vacation time to drive and chaperone at camp. If you have never been
to camp, or haven't been in several years, it is time to step up and help the boys out.
The City of Grapevine is having the Great American Clean-up on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from
8:00 - 11:00 AM. There isn't time to coordinate this as a troop, but I have printed
out some of the flyers that can be picked up at tonight's meeting. If any one needs service
hours this is a great way to get some.
There is some adult training classes coming up on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 8:00 AM -
4:30 PM in Weatherford. These classes cover several troop positions like committee chairperson,
committee member, chartered organizational representative, Scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster, etc.
I will have flyers for this at tonight's meeting. All of the leaders in the troop have been in
their position for several years. It is time to start transitioning to new faces. Currently we need
a new committee chairperson and a camping coordinator. The committee chairperson runs the once-a-month
troop committee meeting and signs new adult applications. The camping coordinator fills out the
travel permit for each campout and makes camp reservations. Neither of these positions if very
time consuming. There will be other training for these and other positions in the future a little
closer and we have hands-on training at the troop to get you started. It will be a gentle transition.
THANKS! |
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| HEBISD |
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| HTCS |
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Holidays & Events |
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Saint Patrick's Day |
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A. Kulshreshtha
Eagle Court of Honor
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Church at the Cross
"The Hangar"
MAP
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Time 6:00 PM
Signup Deadline is February 23, 2009. |
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March Court of Honor |
Payment Due |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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6:30 |
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Theme |
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MB College - Make Up
Communications
SPL Speeches
Turn in Troop Position Applications |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
Note Time Change for this day
Boards of Review for
advancement will be held during the meeting.
CLICK HERE to print off Scoutmaster
Conference & Board of Review Checklist.
FINAL DAY FOR ALL
ADVANCEMENTS TO BE TURNED INTO ADVANCEMENT CHAIRMAN FOR FEBRUARY
COURT OF HONOR.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR TROOP LEADERSHIP POSITION.
You can click here to open the form up and print
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District Roundtable
Meeting
OA Chapter Meeting
7:30PM |
Crown of Life Lutheran Church,
6605 Pleasant Run Rd, Colleyville |
MAP |
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Webelos Cross Over Ceremony
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Camp Burnett
MAP & WEATHER |
Meet at Camp Burnett or arrange for a ride with an
adult listed in the roster. Wear full scout uniform. |
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Summer Camp Deposit |
$125 Due |
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Troop 4 Court of Honor
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Ceremony Starts
8:00 PM - End of Ceremony
Cleanup after Ceremony
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Joe's Pasta & Pizza
MAP & WEATHER |
SPL Election to be held at
Court of Honor
Italian Food
Cost:
$9 - Scouts and Adults
$4 - Children under 5
Payment due by March 2, 2009
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Troop Committee Meeting
7:00PM |
Church at the Cross |
Committee Members - Required to
attend.
All parents strongly encouraged to attend. |
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NO TROOP 4
MEETING
Spring Break |
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J. Lippert Eagle Project Fund Raiser
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Autozone (Bedford)
301 Harwood Rd
Bedford, TX 76021
MAP & WEATHER |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Meet at Autozone.
Food and drinks will be provided.
Wear a swim suit or old clothes and class B
t-shirt. Bring a hat, chair and sunscreen.
Adults welcome to participate. |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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Theme |
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Patrol Elections
SPL Appointments
Astronomy/
Space Exploration |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Parents Meeting: |
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Summer Camp
Transportation - Mandatory for at least 1 parent with scout
going to summer camp |
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Church at the Cross |
During the
regular Troop Meeting there will be a meeting for the Adults that
are signed up for Philmont. Later on we will also bring all of
the boys that are signed up for Philmont. |
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Pioneering Campout
This is event has been cancelled due to lack of adult participation |
Possum Kingdom Lake
Camp Constantin
MAP & WEATHER
Camp Site: Possum Hollow
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Meet at Church at the Cross @ 6:00PM
Return approximately noon on Sunday
Cost $25.00 |
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Backpacking Trek
VIEW THE ROSTER
People registered for Philmont are
expected to attend |
Cross Timbers Hiking Trail @ Lake Texoma
MAP
& Weather |
Meet at Church at the Cross @ 6:00PM
Return Approximately Late Afternoon on Sunday.
Cost $20
for Scouts, No Charge for Adults
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TROOP 4 PLC MEETING
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Church at the Cross |
ALL TROOP POSITIONS ARE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND |
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| Canoe Race |
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District Roundtable
Meeting
OA Chapter Meeting
7:30PM |
Crown of Life Lutheran Church,
6605 Pleasant Run Rd, Colleyville |
MAP |
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Summer Camp Deposit |
Balance Due |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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Rank Advancement
Camporee Skills |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
Boards of Review for
advancement will be held during the meeting.
CLICK HERE to print off Scoutmaster
Conference & Board of Review Checklist. |
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Troop Committee Meeting |
Church at the Cross |
Committee Members - Required to
attend.
All parents strongly encouraged to attend. |
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Leadership Training Campout
VIEW THE ROSTER
This is event has been postponed due to Easter
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Church at the Cross
OPEN TO
ALL TROOP 4 MANDATORY FOR THOSE THAT HAVE A
TROOP LEADERSHIP POSITION |
Meet at Church at the Cross @ 6:00PM
Finish up Saturday evening
Cost $25.00
TROOP 4 PLC MEETING WILL BE HELD DURING CAMPOUT |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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Camporee Skills
and Meal Planning
Family Life MB |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
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Swim
Test for Canoe Race and Summer Camp Gorham
Last day to sign up for Spring District Canoe Race |
7:00 PM - Cost $1.00
(Confirmed)
GCISD Swim Center
MAP
2305 Pool Rd.
(In Front of Cross Timbers Middle School) |
After the Swim Check, we will also
be doing rank advancement requirements. |
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District Camporee
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Sid Richardson
(Buchannon Springs)
MAP & WEATHER
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Meet at Church at the Cross @ 6:00PM
Return approximately noon on Sunday
Cost $25.00 |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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Theme |
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Canoe Skills |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
Boards of Review for
advancement will be held during the meeting.
CLICK HERE to print off Scoutmaster
Conference & Board of Review Checklist. |
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Spring District Canoe Race
VIEW THE ROSTER
This is event has been cancelled due to lack of adult participation |
Worth Ranch
MAP
& Weather |
Meet at Church at the Cross at (TBD) AM
Return at approximately (TBD) PM |
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J. Lippert Eagle Project
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Rockledge Park
MAP & WEATHER |
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Meet at the park.
Food and drinks will be provided. Adults needed.
This project will involve the rebuilding of a section of trail near Lake
Grapevine. Bring gloves.
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TROOP 4 PLC MEETING
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Church at the Cross |
ALL TROOP POSITIONS ARE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND |
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