Troop 227 Newsletter April 2008


Introduction

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elcome to the fifty-third edition of our Troop 227 Newsletter.  To learn more about Boy Scouts, please visit us at any troop activity, speak to a troop leader, or visit one of the following websites.

          http://www.bsatroop227.org

http://www.mtcbsa.org

http://www.scouting.org

Cades Cove

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his past month, the troop's great adventure was to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The wind, rain, and lightning did not dampen the spirits of the troop as we journeyed toward the park.

Upon arrival, there was a break in the clouds which allowed the troop to make the 5 mile roundtrip hike to beautiful Abram Falls.  

 

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t the end of the day, we enjoyed listening to stories by the fire and violin music played by one of the Scouts.  The highlight of the weekend was the Webelos Scouts and their fathers from Cub Scout Pack 227 camping with our troop.  Everyone is very excited about these fine Webelos Scouts joining Troop 227!

 

Spotlight on a Scout

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his month our spotlight is on

 

  • Nathan
  • Age:  12 years
  • Rank:  First Class
  • Next rank:  Star
  • Father:  Scott, Mid-South Business Furniture
  • Mother:  Jonnda, Homemaker
  • Sister:  Jillya, Junior, Home school
  • School:  Home school, 7th grade
  • Interests:  baseball cards, football
  • Favorite food:  cheese pizza
  • Favorite movie:  Pirates of the Caribbean III
  • Favorite video game:  Madden ‘07
  • Favorite sport:  baseball

 

Baseball Game

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embers of Troop 227 attended a college baseball game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Arkansas Razorbacks on March 29, 2008.  Vanderbilt’s ace pitcher, Mike Minor, started the game. 

 

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he game was delayed by rain in the fifth inning.  The rain delay lasted five hours!  We didn’t wait around.  Vanderbilt eventually won the game though.  Food, fun, and fellowship were enjoyed by all those who attended the game.

 

Upcoming Troop Events

·        Apr. 4-6 – Troop Horseback Riding Outing.  Cedars of Lebanon.

·        Apr. 7 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.  Class A uniform.  Deadline to sign up for May canoe outing.

·        Apr. 12 – Beaver Day #2.  Boxwell Reservation.

·        Apr. 14 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM.  Deadline to pay for canoe outing.  Cost is $15 per person, $30 per family.

·        Apr 17 – Troop swim tests.

·        Apr. 21 – Troop meeting.  Scoutmaster conferences.

·        Apr. 27 – Eagle Scout Recognition Reception.  Jet Potter MTC Service Center.

·        Apr. 28 – PLC.  Shoney’s in Brentwood.  7:00 PM.

Future Dates

·        May 5 – Troop meeting.  Class A uniform.  Boards of Review.

·        May 9-10 – Grimes Canoe Base.

·        May 12 – Court of Honor.

·        June 22-27 – Summer Camp at Boxwell Reservation.

·        July 25-27 – Appalachian Trail.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

·        Tommy Primm

Assistant Scoutmasters

·        Truman Bean

·        Scott Burner

·        Chris Jones

·        Chris Paul

·        Andy Richter

·        Mike Vantrease

Troop Committee Chairman

·        John Hammond

Charter Organization Rep

·        Ray Frizzell