Introduction

elcome to the fortieth 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.

Welcome New Scout

roop 227 welcomes its newest Scout Luke. Let’s all encourage this fine young man as he journeys toward becoming an Eagle Scout.

Welcome New Assistant Scoutmaster

roop 227 welcomes new Assistant Scoutmaster Tommy Primm. Mr. Primm will also serve as a member of our Troop Committee.

Oak Ridge Troop Outing

n February 10, 2007, seven scouts went to the historic town of Oak Ridge, TN to earn the Nuclear Science Merit Badge in one day. Oak Ridge was one of the "secret" cities created in the 1940s to help with production of the Atomic Bomb. After earning the merit badge, everyone had a wonderful time touring the museum, playing with hands-on displays, and hanging around in the gift shop. All in all, everyone had a good time and a full day earning this merit badge.

Will’s Eagle Project

n February 24, Will completed his Eagle Project which was to clear out and extend approximately 50 feet a replica trench line which is similar to the one used as a portion of the Federal Army’s breastworks during the Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864.

ay to go, Will!

Upcoming Troop Events

· Mar. 5 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM. Class A uniform.

· Mar. 10 – Beaver Day #1 at Boxwell Scout Reservation.

· Mar. 12 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.

· Mar. 16-18 – Land Between the Lakes Troop Outing. Cost is $15 per person, $25 per family. Deadline to pay is March 12.

· Mar. 19 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM. Summer Camp Preview. Parents encouraged to attend.

· Mar. 24 – Car Wash Fundraiser at McDonald’s on corner of Nolensville Road and Old Hickory Blvd. 9AM – 3PM. All Scouts encouraged to raise money for troop and especially to help pay for summer camp.

· Mar. 26 – PLC. Shoney’s in Brentwood. 7:00 PM.

Future Dates

· Apr. 15-17 – Savage Gulf.

· Jun. 8-10 – Trail of Tears.

· Jun. 24-29 – Boxwell Summer Camp.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

· Andy Richter

Assistant Scoutmasters

· Scott Burner

· John Hammond

· Chris Jones

· Chris Paul

· Tommy Primm

· Mike Vantrease

· Gene Wright

Troop Committee Chairman

· Truman Bean

Charter Organization Rep

· Ray Frizzell