Troop 227 Newsletter August 2004


Introduction

W

elcome to the tenth 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.mtcbsa.org

http://www.scouting.org/

 

BSA National Jamboree

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he BSA National Jamboree is scheduled for July 25 through August 3, 2005.  Will will be attending along with his father.  If you are interested in attending, a few slots are still available.  The cost is $1400 per scout.

 

“The mission of the jamboree is to provide a diverse group of Scouts and Scouters a meaningful and memorable experience that will instill the lasting values and traditions of Scouting in America.”  -- Francis H. Olmstead Jr.
Chairman, 2005 National Scout Jamboree.  

 

F

or more information on the BSA National Jamboree see Andy Richter or visit the following website.

 

http://www.scouting.org/jamboree

Spotlight on a Scout

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his month our spotlight is on:

 

  • Justin
  • Age:  13 years
  • Troop Positions: Librarian, Scribe, Assistant Patrol Leader, Dragon Patrol
  • Rank:  Star
  • Next rank:  Life
  • Father:  Quartermaster and Assistant Scoutmaster John, Visteon
  • Mother:  Judith, homemaker
  • Brother:  Jason, 10th grade
  • Brother:  Jacob, 2nd grade
  • School:  Home School, 8th grade
  • Interests:  soccer, dolphins
  • Favorite food:  chicken
  • Favorite TV show:  Zoom

 

Upcoming Troop Events

  • Aug. 2 – Troop Meeting, 6:30 PM.  Class A uniform.
  • Aug. 6-8 – Appalachian Trail.  Cost is $20 per person, $30 per family.  Deadline to sign up and pay is Aug. 2.
  • Aug. 9 – Troop Meeting, 6:30 PM.
  • Aug. 16 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM.  Sign up to bring refreshments to CoH.
  • Aug. 23 – Court of Honor, 6:30 PM.  CH Chapel.
  • Aug. 27 – Nashville Sounds baseball game, 7:00 PM.  Entire family invited.  Sign up deadline August 16.

 

Future Dates

  • October 15 - 17 – Middle Tenn. Council Jamboree, Nashville Super Speedway.

 

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

·        Gene Wright

Assistant Scoutmasters

·        Truman Bean

·        Chris Paul

·        John Hammond

Troop Committee Chairman

·        Andy Richter

Charter Organization Rep

·        Ray Frizzell