Troop 227 Newsletter June 2008


Introduction

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elcome to the fifty-fifth 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

 

Grimes Canoe Base

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his month’s expedition was canoeing down the mighty Buffalo River near Linden, TN!  We arrived at Grimes Canoe base at dusk.  Ranger Wayne Hamm greeted us at the outpost.  The campfire program was the highlight of the evening when our Scouts retired an American flag in a dignified ceremony.  Before extinguishing the campfire flames, the Scouts had a devotional before retiring to their tents. 

 

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he next morning after breakfast, the Grimes Canoe staff scurried us up the road with our canoes, to begin our 7 mile river journey back to camp.  Because of recent rainfalls, the river was somewhat swift and beautiful.  After three hours of paddling, the scouts pulled up to a sandbar for lunch to cook hot dogs over an open flame. 

 

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ne of the high points of the trip was Benjamin and his father, Mike, completing the expedition with our troop.  Benjamin was able to earn the Arrow of Light award and eventually crossed over into our troop.  Congratulations, Benjamin!

 

HAI Scholarship Recipient

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ongratulations to William!  This fine Scout was awarded the HAI Scholarship to pay for him to attend Boxwell Summer Camp.  This scholarship is awarded based a Scout’s service record.

Memorial Day Flag Planting

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hank you to all of the Scouts, adult leaders, and parents who attended the flag planting service project on May 24, 2008, at the Nashville National Cemetery.  This important work serves as an annual reminder to us that freedom isn’t free.  Many brave Americans have given their lives so that we may enjoy the many blessings afforded by our free society.  May we never take our freedom for granted.

Spotlight on a Scout

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his month our spotlight is on:

 

  • Thomas
  • Age:  13 years
  • Rank:  First Class
  • Next rank:  Star
  • Father:  Tommy, LifeWay Christian Resources
  • Mother:  Mary
  • School:  Home School, 8th grade
  • Interests:  violin, piano, music, reading, movies (all types), football, soccer, Tae Kwon Do, singing, cooking, and EATING!
  • Favorite food: pizza, French fries
  • Favorite video game:  Starfox Adventures
  • Favorite movie:  High School Musical 1 & 2
  • Favorite song(s):  Gotta Go My Own Way (Venessa Hudgens), Bet On It (Zac Efron)
  • Recent life changing event:  Duke TIP Talent Search / SAT Test

 

Upcoming Troop Events

·        June 2 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.  Class A uniforms.

·        June 9 – Troop meeting.  6:30 PM.

·        June 16 – Troop meeting.  6:30 PM.

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

Future Dates

·        July 25-27 – Appalachian Trail.

·        August 22-24 – Tennessee Army National Guard.  Smyrna.

·        Sep. 12–14 – Montgomery Bell State Park.

·        Oct. 10-12 – MTC Fall Jamboree.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

·         Tommy Primm

Assistant Scoutmasters

·         Truman Bean

·         Phillip Brackett

·         Chris Jones

·         Chris Paul

·         Andy Richter

Troop Committee

·         Randy Boyd

·         Mellie Brackett

·         Scott Burner

·         John Hammond, Chairman

·         Mike Vantrease

Charter Organization Rep

·         Ray Frizzell