Introduction

elcome to the nineteenth 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.

Canoeing the Narrows of the Harpeth

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roop 227 enjoyed a wonderful experience camping on the banks of the Harpeth River on Friday night and then canoeing about 6.5 miles along the Narrows of the Harpeth River on Saturday. We were joined by Greg and Nathan.

Summer Camp is Coming

t’s June, so that must mean it is time for summer camp. Troop 227 will spend a week at Boxwell from June 26 through July 1, working on rank advancements, earning merit badges, competing against other troops, but mostly having lots and lots of fun. Watch for a report on summer camp in next month’s newsletter.

Spotlight on a Scout

his month our spotlight is on:

Paden
Age: 12 years
Rank: Tenderfoot
Next rank: Second Class
Father: Dennis, Purity Milk Company
Mother: Karen, Taylor Webster Financial
Sister: Rose, 11^th grade
School: Lipscomb Middle, 6^th grade
Interests: geology, archaeology, camping
Favorite food: steak
Favorite movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Favorite video game: Madden 2005

Upcoming Troop Events

June 3-5 – Order of the Arrow Spring Ordeal. Boxwell Reservation.
June 6 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM. Class A uniforms.
June 13 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM.
June 20 – Troop meeting, 6:30 PM.
June 26 – July 1 – Summer Resident Camp, Boxwell Reservation.

Future Dates

· July 29-31 – High Adventure Trip to Savage Gulf.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

· Gene Wright

Assistant Scoutmasters

· Truman Bean

· Chris Paul

· John Hammond

Troop Committee Chairman

· Andy Richter

Charter Organization Rep

· Ray Frizzell