Troop 227 Newsletter February 2008


Introduction

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elcome to the fifty-first 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

Lost Sea

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roop 227 found the Lost Sea in early January, well what was left of it anyway.  Given the drought this past summer, the underground lake known as Lost Sea has dropped thirty feet and is still dropping.  However, that did not stop our troop from having an excellent experience exploring the caverns on the commercial tour and a series of wild tours.  Impromptu events like King of the Hill and a mud wrestling tournament added to the excitement.  The mud clung to us like it was trying to escape!

 

 

Spotlight on a Scout

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his month our spotlight is on:

 

  • Paden Dallas
  • Age:  14 years
  • Rank:  Star
  • Next rank:  Life
  • Father:  Dennis, Purity Dairies
  • Mother:  Karen, Taylor/Webster
  • Sister:  Rose, Sophomore, Sewanee, The University of the South
  • School:  David Lipscomb Middle School, 7th grade
  • Interests:  basketball and football
  • Favorite food:  steak
  • Favorite video game:  Guitar Hero
  • Favorite sport:  basketball

 

February is Leadership Training Month

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hat is Troop Leader Training (TLT)?  TLT is the leadership training given primarily by the Scoutmaster and the Senior Patrol Leader to all the youth leaders in their troop. 

 

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hat is Junior Leader Training (JLT)?  JLT is a training conference conducted by the Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader.  Its purpose is to reinforce the patrol method and to allow members of the Patrol Leaders Council to set goals for themselves, their patrols, and their troop.  Hopefully, everyone can attend our troop’s very important leadership training session on February 22 and 23.

 

February is Merit Badge Catch Up Month

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very Scout is strongly encouraged to continue working on and hopefully complete unfinished merit badges during the month of February.  In March the troop will begin working on a new Eagle-required merit badge.  If you are unsure which requirements you lack, contact your merit badge counselor.

 

Upcoming Troop Events

·        Feb. 3 – Scout Sunday.  Each Scout to observe birthday of Scouting in his own way.

·        Feb. 4 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.  Class A uniform.  Deadline to sign up for TLT/JLT (no additional charge) and Great Smoky Mountains trip in March.

·        Feb. 11 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM.  Deadline to pay for Great Smoky Mountains trip in March.  $15 per person.  $25 per family.

·        Feb. 18 – No troop meeting due to Presidents Day holiday.

·        Feb. 22-23 – Troop Leadership Training and Junior Leader Training.  Crieve Hall Church of Christ youth area.

·        Feb. 25 – PLC.  Shoney’s in Brentwood.  7:00 PM.

Future Dates

·        Mar. 15-16 – Great Smoky Mountains / Cades Cove.

·        Apr. 4-6 – Horseback Riding.

·        May 9-10 – Grimes Canoe Base.

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

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

·        Andy Richter

Assistant Scoutmasters

·        Truman Bean

·        Scott Burner

·        John Hammond

·        Chris Jones

·        Chris Paul

·        Mike Vantrease

Troop Committee Chairman

·        Tommy Primm

Charter Organization Rep

·        Ray Frizzell