Class B T-shirt order

On Tuesday, June 26th, we will be placing a new order for class B t-shirts (red, Troop 326 T-shirts). This gives you two Mondays to place your order and make payment. We plan to have the order delivered prior to summer camp. Each scout was given a flyer last Monday showing the three options to order. The three options include: 90/10 cotton/poly blend - $7, 50/50 cotton/poly blend (some wicking) - $8, Under Armor loose fit (full wicking) - $10. Please see Wanda on one of the next two Monday nights to place your order. Pre-payment is needed to order. You can also call Wanda at 828-246-2699 or email her at wburgess@ashevillenc.gov.

June Camping

Our next camping trip will be June 22-24. We will be camping with the cub scout pack at Orchard Lake in Saluda. The cost will be $8 per night per person and Brent Burgess will be preparing a meal on Saturday night for everyone. Cost of the meal will be $6 per person. Please be prepared to register and pay this coming Monday night. We need to have numbers so that we can let the campground know and know how much food to buy.

See you Monday!

Summer Camp Physicals

Summer camp is just 5 weeks away and we need to be sure everyone has a current medical form. This form can be downloaded/printed and taken to your doctor for completion. The pdf form has fillable blanks that you can complete before printing to save you time and make it easier for others to read. To download a copy click here. The form is 14 pages but you only need to worry about the first four pages. When you print it out, however, print the entire document as this is what they have asked us to do. If you have questions, please give me a call. Some of the boys asked if there sports physical was ok and the answer is no. It has to be on the official BSA form, no exceptions. Again, this is not my rule. I only have to live by them. Also, if anyone knows of a doctor who is willing to do the entire troop, much like they do for athletes, please let me know and we will try to get something lined up.

Picture taken from CDB website

BSA Handbook

  The BSA Handbook is one of the most valuable resources you have as a Scout. Unfortunately, it is left lying on the bookshelf most of the time. This past Monday night we played a game that drew on your knowledge of scout facts found primarily in your handbook. While both teams did pretty good during the game, there were a lot of questions that went unanswered. It is apparent to me that we don't read the handbook enough. I hope that every scout has a handbook but if you don't please let me know and we will get you one.

Also, with some of the plans we have over the next couple of months, you need to bring you book to every meeting. (I hate that I even have to say this as we should always bring our handbooks to the meetings). We will be starting Troop Leadership Training this coming week and those who are not participating in the TLT will be working on specific scout skills needed for advancement.

Please try to be at every meeting that you can. I know that summer is a busy time but it is also a great time to complete the outdoor skills training that is so important to every scout!

Virginia Creeper Trail 2012

Just returned from Damascus Virginia after two nights camping and a day on the Virginia Creeper Trail. We had 25 people attend and we had a great time. We camped at a Hostel owned by the Methodist Church and they were great hosts. We also got to meet several Appalachain Trail through hikers who were stopping by and were able to share some of our food and stories with them. A lot of interesting people! We also met a troop from Mooresville, NC and played a game of steal the flag with them. The game ended in a draw. Good fun and fellowship. Thanks to everyone who made this trip possible. 

Soqua District Camporee

  A few weeks ago, our patrol leaders council attended the Soqua district camporee as a team building exercise. They preformed well but unfortunately we didn't bring back any ribbons. But we still left a lasting impression on those in attendance. Using our newly named "Dixie Torch" we were able to cook our egg and Levi ate it very quickly. Everyone was in awe of our fire building technique. I would expect to see this around more in the future but we can take credit for being the first! Thanks, Eddie Hendricks, for the idea!

Check our our fire compared to the one in the background. We are finished cooking our egg an they are just getting their fire going. Great job guys!

Troop Elections

It is once again time for our Troop elections. If you would like to serve in a leadership role in the troop you need to let your Senior Patrol leader know as soon as possible. The troop will elect a senior patrol leader and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. All other positions are appointed by the SPL with the exception of assistant patrol leaders who will be appointed by the new patrol leaders. Election will be held on May 21st, so be sure to be at the meeting. Remember that leadership is required for ranks Star through Eagle.