Note to Troop 919 from Piedmont District Chairman (Monday, December 24, 2007)
To the Scouts, Leaders and Parents of Troop 919:
What an awesome display of Scouting spirit! Kudos to Scouts , Leaders and parents!
As Chairman of Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council, I congratulate each of you.
You may never know about the lives you have impacted because of your sacrifice and kindness. You have demonstrated to those you served and to the whole community that there is more to Scouting than camping and hiking...be proud of what you have done and let it sink in.
As we prepare for Christmas day, blessings to each Scout and his family and our leaders!
Fred Patterson
Piedmont District Chairman
Christmas Package Delivery Project
The response received from Troop 919 and our friends at Troop 918 on Saturday for the Christmas package delivery project was amazing! Saturday was an awesome real life example of Scout Spirit and living the Scout Law in real life.
Our Troop’s overwhelming response to Saturday’s opportunity to “do a good turn” only comes as a surprise to those who do not know Troop 919 and its Scouts and Scout families.
There must have been about 75 people at our Scout Hut on Saturday. Thanks to all of the Scouts and families who participated in Saturday’s Good Turn…thanks to Troop 919 Scouts for so readily agreeing to take on this community service project…thanks to Mr. Gordon for coordinating with the Department of Social Services…thanks to Mr. Swart for taking the Scout trailer to pickup the packages…thanks to the all of the drivers (there were about 25 of you) and thanks to Mr. Smith and his friends at Sherwood BBQ for the coffee, juice and tasty biscuits.
Some Scouts were talking on Saturday about how much they look forward to next year’s opportunity and how they will encourage our Troop to adopt a family (or maybe even families) as well.
Mr. Gordon reports that he has spoken with our contact at the Forsyth County Department of Social Services and the families we may have thought were not included in the list on Saturday have been taken care of and will enjoying Christmas.
In another testament to the Troop 919 families, when it appeared there may not be some gifts for families on the list, our Troop families wanted to dig cash out of their pockets and head out shopping to make sure all families on the list would be enjoying Christmas.
Christmas Package Delivery Project (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)
As a reminder, our Troop will assisting the Forsyth County Department of Social Services in delivering Christmas packages to foster families throughout Forsyth County.
Listed below are the Scouts and adults who had a chance to put their name on the sign-up sheet at Tuesday night’s meeting. If you don’t find your name on this list, please consider joining us at the Scout Hut on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. to help with this project.
Scouts: Ian Burke, Avery Colburn, Corey Essex, Logan Essex, Ben Gryder, Tripp Holder, Chris Warner, Devlin Burke, Jonathan Wilhelmi, Raymond Faude, Josh Jacobius (and Allie, Kelly), Paul Lasley, Jim Lasley
Adults: Tony (or Claire) Colburn, Amy Essex, Scott Gryder, Jimmy Holder, Matt Zimmermann, Nina Anderson, David Jacobius, Scott Washburn, Tim Lasley, Roberta Lasley, Greg Argabright, Stan Gordon, Bill Swart, Steve Tucker
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Boy Scout Troop 919
Old Hickory Council
6153 Yardkinville Road
Pfafftown, NC 27040
T-919 Notes 12-17-07 (Monday, December 17, 2007)
All Scouts and adults on this trip had a great time and we even got to see the new Stone Mountain trail that’s under construction (can you say switchback?).
A huge thank you to the adult leaders and drivers on this trip, including Michael Hough, Tim Lasley, Jay Harmel, Matt Zimmerman, Mike Burke, Scott Washburn and Richard DeHeck.
Christmas Party – Don’t forget our Troop Christmas Party and Scout gift exchange is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Brookstown United Methodist Church.
Scouts who plan to participate in the gift exchange must bring a wrapped gift (Scouting or camping related) in the cost range of $10. Scouts who do not bring a gift will not be able to participate in the gift exchange.
Scouts and families are also asked to bring some snacks and drinks for the evening’s festivities.
And if you have not been to a Scout meeting in a while, this would be a great meeting to attend. Bring a gift, bring some goodies and enjoy the Scout Spirit of the evening.
Popcorn Awards – Troop 919’s Popcorn Kernel Mashall Foster will be distributing the Troop’s popcorn awards at the Christmas Party on Tuesday.
Be sure to attend Tuesday’s meeting to receive your popcorn sales awards.
A Scout is Helpful – Our Troop will be busy this weekend delivering Christmas packages to needy families in Forsyth County and we need Scouts and adults (drivers) to participate. The gifts have been arranged by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services and our Troop will be providing the delivery.
We will be delivering gift to about 36 different families throughout Forsyth County on Saturday morning (12/22); we will be meeting at the Scout Hut at 10 a.m. We will also have a sign-up sheet at Tuesday’s Christmas Party and encourage all Troop 919 Scouts to participate in this good turn activity. Community service hours will be awarded for your participation in this very worth project.
Mr. Gordon is making the arrangements with the Department of Social Services. He and Mr. Swart are going to take our Scout trailer to pickup the gifts on Friday. If you think you can help with the pickup and sorting, be sure to make the offer to Mr. Gordon and Swart at Tuesday’s meeting.
We are going to need a lot of help with this project. Please invite your family and friends to come along on Saturday to lend a helping hand.
December PLC Meeting – The December Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Thursday, December 20 at 6 p.m. at the Scout Hut.
The December PLC is the meeting where the 2008 trips are planned.
Board of Review – The Troop Committee will be available to conduct Scouts’ rank advancement Board of Review at the Scout Hut on Thursday, December 20 at 6 p.m. Please let your Senior Patrol Leader know at Tuesday’s meeting if you will be seeking a Board of Review on Thursday.
Troop Committee Meeting – The Troop Committee will meet at the Scout Hut at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, following the Troop Patrol Leader’s Council meeting. All adult Troop Committee members are encouraged to attend this monthly meeting. The Troop Committee usually meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Scout Hut.
No Scout Meeting – We will not have a Scout Meeting on December 25 or January 1. Our next Scout meeting is Tuesday, January 8. Enjoy the holidays!
January Snow Camping – Out next camping trip is our snow camping trip. We usually have to travel to West Virginia to find camping snow and this is a three day trip over the holiday break. The snow camping trip is planned for January 19 through 21 (Saturday – Monday)
Pfafftown PowWow – The First Annual Piedmont Christmastime Community PowWow will be held at the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, December 22.
Host Drum: Roadhouse (Southern)
Emcee: Homer Dearmin
Gourd Dance - 2:00 PM
Powwow Feed - 5:30 PM
Grand Entry/Intertribal Powwow: 7:00 PM - Until
All Singers and Dancers Welcome!
If you think you might be interested in the Order of the Arrow Indian affairs and have not had an opportunity to check out a PowWow, this is a great opportunity…..plus it’s right in our backyard
OA Conclave – The Order of the Arrow Southern Region, Section 7B Conclave is scheduled for the weekend of April 18-20, 2008 at Camp Bowers near Lumberton.
Our OA Chapter is trying to take a large contingent to this conclave to help Wahissa Lodge retain the spirit award that we won at last year’s Conclave.
If you haven’t been to a conclave, ask some of your fellow Troop 919 Scouts who have attended one and they can tell you how much fun we have at Conclave. There is NO work and it’s a lot of fun. Even more fun than Fall Fellowship!
You can click here to find follow the latest news on the Cardinal Conclave from the host lodge, Klahican Lodge #331 (Cape Fear Council)
You should have received a flyer on this event from the Lodge.
Let’s plan to take a large contingent of Troop 919 Order of the Arrow members to Conclave in 2008.
Boy Scout Rank Requirement Changes – The following Boy Scout Rank Requirements will be effective beginning, January 1, 2008.
The new requirements are designed to help the Boy Scouts of America advance the importance of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements, and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key elements of personal safety and protection.
Tenderfoot Rank
- Revised requirement 9
- Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to one.
Second Class Rank
- New requirement 8b:
- Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.
First Class Rank
- New requirement 12:
- Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of the Internet. Describe a cyber bully and how you should respond to one.
Congratulations – Congrats to Venture Crew Advisor, Stan Gordon. Stan was named the Piedmont District’s Venture Scouter of the Year.
Troop Committee Member Gray Martin was also recognized for this 45 years in Scouting!
T-919 Notes Message (Sunday, December 9, 2007)
Quartermaster Workday - Thanks to the Raven and Spider Pig Patrols for their efforts in helping with the Patrol Quartermaster workday and sorting out their patrol's equipment. The Mini Bears and Gators were not represented and will need to schedule a time with our Troop Quartermaster to complete this improtant task.
Intor to Cold Weather Camping Menu Planning - The menu planning for our Into to Cold Weather Camping trip will be on Tuesday. Remember, if you think you might like to go with us on our snow camping trip in January, a cold weather camping experience is required. And if you plan to be on next weekend's trip, you also need to attend and particiapte in the menu planning.
The following have signed up for the Into to Cold Weathe Camping Trip:
Scouts: Wes H., ripp H., Andrew C., Luke O., Kevin A., Jeffrey S., Danner W., Logan E. (?), Devlin B., James E., Paul L., Alexander Z., Lyle G., Austin DeH.
Adults: Steve Tucker, Tim Lasley, Doc Washburn, Matt Zimmermann, Jimmy Holder, Jay Harmel, Mike Burke, Richard DeHeck
You can still sign up for the trip at Tuesday's meeting.
We will meet at the Scout Hut at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning for this trip and paln to be back just after lunch on Sunday.
Holiday Party - Don't forget our Troop Christmas Party is next Tuesday at Brookstown. Scouts, if you are planning to participate in the gift exchange, you must bring a wrapped gift. The cost of the dift should be around $10 and should be camping or Scouting related.
A Scout is Helpful - Our Troop has volunteered to the help the Forsyth County Department of Social Services' Family and Children Services Department by delivering gifts the department receives for familes less fortunate than we are. We don't have a day for this project yet, but it will be soon, so please stay tuned. We will announce plans for this activity via our Troop's e-mail program, so plase keep checking your e-mail during the holidays.
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Boy Scout Troop 919
Old Hickory Council
6153 Yardkinville Road
Pfafftown, NC 27040
T-919 Notes Message (Saturday, December 8, 2007)
At these meetings the program patrol will be spending time reviewing and teaching Cold Weather Camping techniques, including sleeping, cooking and clothing for cold weather.
If we are lucky enough to find snow in January, attendance at a Cold Weather camping trip (like our December Intro) will be requirement.
We will be signing up for the December trip at Tuesday's Troop meeting and menu planning for this trip will be on Dec. 11. You must attend the menu planning meeting if you plan to go on the camping trip.
December PLC - The Troop has decided to keep its December PLC meeting on Thursday, December 20. This is the last day of School before the Christmas break.
The December Patrol Leaders Conference is an especially important meeting. It's the meeting where the PLC plans our trips for 2008. By the way, all PLC meetings are important!
At last week's meeting you offered some suggestions for trips you would like to take in 2008. We will continue that brainstorming at Tuesday's meeting. If there is an activity you would especially like to see the Troop add to its calendar in 2008, be sure to tell your Patrol Leader and then make sure he is planning to attend to the December PLC to voice your desires. If he is not going to make it to the PLC, maybe you should offer to represent your patrol in his place.
Troop Holiday Party - Don't forget our Troop Christmas Party on Decemnber 18. If you want to participate in the gift exchange, you must bring a Scout or camping related gift (around $10). Scouts are also asked to bring some snacks and drinks for the Christmas party.
We will be meeting in the fellowship hall at Brookstown United Methodist Church.
Popcorn Awards - Marshall Foster will be distributing the Troop Popcorn Awards at the Christmas Party.
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Boy Scout Troop 919
Old Hickory Council
6153 Yardkinville Road
Pfafftown, NC 27040
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