Troop 227

July 2009 Newsletter

 

Introduction

 

Welcome to the sixty-eighth 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

 

Troop Trailer Overhaul

 

Jeff Osteen and Mark Summers pulled off a massive overhaul of the troop trailer used for camping trips. Jeff pulled the troop trailer over to his house and for the entire weekend, Their sons also helped work on cleaning, revamping and installing a new shelving system so items are easier to find and reach. The pictures below are before and after. Great job guys! We’ll remember your efforts every time we dig into that trailer!

 

 

 

 

Summer Camp

 

As Troop 227 made its annual pilgrimage up Hwy 109 to Boxwell Reservation, descriptive words come to mind such as fun, excitement, swimming, shooting, crafts, ticks, humidity, mosquitoes, and memories.

 

Our excitement grew as we walked past the Stahlman Dining Hall and the Traders Post, to arrive at Site #10 along the shores of Old Hickory Lake. You know the week of camp has officially begun on Sunday afternoon when scouts in their Class A uniforms are standing at attention awaiting the evening flag ceremony. While at attention, you can hear at a distance the 40+ camp staff members marching in cadence toward the flagpole like the cadets of West Point.

 

On Monday, we were reminded that a scout is prepared. The entire camp participated in an evacuation drill for severe weather. Little did we know, this training came in handy when we had two separate evacuations that evening because of storms. Our campsite received some damage, but we were able to relocate to dry cots and tents that night.

 

Without a doubt, our week at camp paid big dividends by helping each scout develop life saving skills, marksmanship, swimming, camping, craftsmanship, and personal growth.

 

Congrats!

 

Congratulations to Thomas for being a part of Camp Stahlman's staff this past week! Thomas is the first scout from our troop in quite some time participate as a camp staff member. Congratulations, Thomas! We're proud of you!!!

 

Are you remembering to use your Kroger card?

 

Okay, I’ll admit I’ve forgotten to refill my cards on occasion and sometimes I get gas without using one! EEEEKKKK! But I always get back on track because I know the troop will benefit. If you’ve let your card go empty and not used it for 3 months, you’ll have to purchase a new card for credit to continue going to our troop. So it’s easier just to keep using it faithfully so the credit will keep flowing in!

 

We do still have some cards if you need one or have a friend, neighbor or family member who’d like to support us. If you’d like more information, please contact Mellie Brackett at 793-5462 or mbrackett@mac.com.

 

 

Upcoming Troop Events

 

 

 

Troop Leader Contacts

 

Scoutmaster

 

Tommy Primm

 

 

Assistant Scoutmasters

 

Truman Bean

Phillip Brackett

Bubba Ingram

Chris Paul

Andy Richter

 

 

Troop Committee

 

Randy Boyd

Mellie Brackett

Scott Burner

John Hammond, Chairman

Mike Vantrease

 

 

Charter Organization Rep

 

Ray Frizzell