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USS Alabama and Dauphin Island Trip -- Please Read ASAP
We got a very late start on planning the USS Alabama trip this year but, fortunately, they had a cancelation and we were able to get a reservation for March 4th - 5th. We'll spend the night on the Battleship on March 4th then go over to Dauphin Island and camp out Saturday night. However, we have to give them a deposit and # of people paticipating in the next 48 hours. Therefore, I need everyone who is interested to sign up ASAP!! Cost for the trip will be approximately $55 per person for the event and $15 for gas.
Relief of Mafeking Campout
For this campout, our boys will be going back in time 110 years to 1899. Col Baden-Powell is surrounded by enemy forces in the town of Mafeking. He is in desperate need of supplies and information. All of our patrols will be tasked with getting through enemy lines to Mafeking. They will have to use all of their Scout skills in order to have a successful mission. Fortunately, for the purposes of this exercise, Mafeking is located on Redstone Arsenal near the civilian camp sites (see attached maps). Please dress appropriately and be prepared for cold weather if required.
Bike Repair Eagle Project -- Wednesday
Know this is late notice but because of unexpectedly large demand for the bikes Earl is adding an additional bike repair session to his Eagle Project schedule. He has requested that I post this on the troop web site. This session is to last about two hours and starts at 5:00 PM on Wednesday September 1 at the Baptist Student Center at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. See http://www.uahbcm.com/ for information about the BSC. The address of the center is 450 Sparkman Dr. Huntsville, Al 35805.
Thank you!
Wed, 08/11/2010 - 6:13am — VisitorDear Troop 757 Parents,
Thank you so much for the wonderful signed Bible you presented me with last night.
I will treasure it for years to come, alongside the memories of great friendships developed within Troop 757.
God bless, and all the best to you all!
Nancy Ratcliffe
UPDATE: July Campout at Camp Jackson -- Sign up!
UPDATE: Signup and money extended to 7/27/10. See the attached orienteering workbook and bring your compass.
We will be having our July Camp-out at Camp Jackson in Scottsboro, AL. This will be a 2-night option for those who wish to sign up. Activities will be fishing, swimming, hiking and canoeing. We will have a 1-2hr. service project on Saturday.
Cost is estimated at $22 (2 nights), $17 (1 night)
I'll need to get a count for transportation for each so make sure you send me an e-mail: smithknk@comcast.net
Need sign-ups and money by 7/20/10--Update: 7/27/10
Wilderness First Aid Training
For those of you interested in taking Wilderness First Aid, another class is being offered. Excellent training for any adult who participates in outdoor activities--especially for those considering a high adventure activity in the future. Occasionally older scouts may also participate--at the discretion of the trainer. I can e-mail the flyer to anyone interested. Mrs. Wells
Hello Everyone,
Popcorn Sellers Dinner at 5 Guys - Tuesday Nov. 24
Attention all scouts who sold popcorn – the troop is treating you to dinner at Five Guys Burgers as a way of saying thanks. Meet at Five Guys at the Target Shopping Center on Carl T. Jones Drive on Tuesday night, November 24th at 5:00 PM. We will provide transportation back to the Scout meeting for those who need it. REMEMBER… this is for scouts who sold popcorn only please!
reptile & amphibian merit badge
Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:34am — mrs.wallaceDoes anyone need to observe a reptile/amphibian to complete their badge work. We have a skink that Austin used for this badge and we are planning to either pass it along to someone else or release it back into the wild. If you are interested, contact me at 882-5356. Thanks Mrs. Wallace
Summer Camp Transportation Update
Thu, 06/11/2009 - 1:07pm — Mr.WallaceAll parents of scouts going to summer camp *MUST* sign a waiver before leaving for camp. The waiver needs to be notarized. I do not yet have the waiver forms but they should be available by next week's meeting. A notary public will be available at the next scout meeting, Tuesday June 16th, at Mayfair Church of Christ to notarize all waivers at that time. All parents with children who plan on attending summer camp need to be present at this meeting to sign the waivers and have them notarized. There will be no charge for the notary if it is done at this time.
Summer Camp Meeting Notes for Parents
PACKING NIGHT -- TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Trailer packing night is next Tuesday night. Gear *must* be in the box on the trailer on Tuesday night. We will not open the trailer on Sunday.
TRAVEL
Sunday June 21: Meet at Mayfair at 11:30AM. We will leave AT 12:00PM sharp!!
-Scouts will be traveling on a bus from Mayfair. The cost for travel is $15 for ALL SCOUTS. If the travel fee can be paid next Tuesday, it would be great.
-A parent must sign a waiver for their scout to travel on the bus. We hope to have those up on the troop website soon and at the meeting next Tuesday.
Summer Camp Adult Leaders Meeting - Tuesday, June 9
Summer Camp Adult Leaders Meeting - Tuesday, June 9
We will have a meeting this Tuesday night, 8PM of all adult leaders that plan to attend summer camp for any length of time.
REMINDER: If you spend the night at camp, YOU MUST HAVE A BSA HEALTH FORM.
Summer Camp Parent’s Meeting
We will have a parent’s meeting this Tuesday night for the parents of all scouts going to summer camp this year.
The meeting will be at 7PM at Mayfair.
Items to be discussed:
Packing for camp
Travel plans
Parent’s night
Q&A about camp
If this is your scout’s first time to camp, it is very important that you be there.
Summer Camp Transportation
Wed, 05/27/2009 - 11:52am — Mr.WallaceI have reserved one of Mayfair's Buses for transportation to summer camp. I still working on securing a driver for both trips. The driver must be someone with a CDL who is on Mayfair's insurance and driver list. I will post an update once a driver has been secured.
We do have a bus reserved and confirmed for the dates and times needed pending the status of an approved driver . We will be responsible for fuel cost, and possibly a nominal fee for the driver.
Court of Honor and Bridging Ceremony
We are planning a special Court of Honor and Bridging Ceremony this Saturday, April 4th at the Hayes Nature Preserve in Hampton Cove. The Bridging will take place on the Hayes Nature Trail Bridge over the Flint river. The ceremony will start at 2:00 PM and be complete by 3:00 PM. Scouts should arrive at 1:30 PM to help with preparations. Scouts should be in full dress Class A uniform including OA or Merit Badge sashes. A cake and soft drinks will be provided after the ceremony. This area is subject to flooding so heavy rains could force us to postpone the event.
