Introduction

elcome to the forty-second 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.

David Deeb Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to William, this year’s winner of the David Deeb Memorial Fund Scholarship. This award pays for William to attend Boxwell Summer Camp.

Swim Tests Results and Boxwell Summer Camp

ongratulations to the nine Scouts and one adult leader who passed their swim tests on April 19 and are now prepared for lots of fun at summer camp. Several Scouts completed their swimming requirements for second class and first class rank advancement.

Spotlight on a Scout

his month our spotlight is on:

Chase
Age: 12 years
Rank: First Class
Next rank: Star
Father: Mark, Nissan Motor Company
Mother: Kelli, public defense attorney
Sister: Samantha, 3rd grade
Sister: Kendall, Kindergarten
School: Brentwood Middle School, 6^th grade
Interests: Video games, camping and football
Favorite food: Pepperjack cheese wedges
Favorite video game: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Recent life changing event: Joining the Boy Scouts

Upcoming Troop Events

· May 2 – Troop Committee meeting. 8:15PM.

· May 7 – Court of Honor. 6:30 PM. Crieve Hall Chapel. Class A uniform.

· May 14 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.

· May 21 – PLC. Shoney’s in Brentwood. 7:00 PM.

· May 24 – OA Witschindin Chapter Meeting. 7:00 PM.

· May 26 – Memorial Day Flag Planting. Nashville National Cemetery. Gallatin, TN.

· May 28 – Memorial Day. No troop meeting.

Future Dates

· Jun. 8-10 – Savage Gulf Troop Outing.

· Jun. 24-29 – Boxwell Summer Camp.

· July 26-28 – Fort Knox

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

· Andy Richter

Assistant Scoutmasters

· Scott Burner

· John Hammond

· Chris Jones

· Chris Paul

· Tommy Primm

· Mike Vantrease

Troop Committee Chairman

· Truman Bean

Charter Organization Rep

· Ray Frizzell