Introduction

elcome to the fifty-fourth 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.

Cedars of Lebanon

n April 5^th, several members of Troop 227 ventured out to Cedars of Lebanon state park for a horseback riding adventure. Those who attended earned the Horsemanship merit badge. The trail guides led the troop members on their horses around one of the scenic loop trails at the park. A fun time was had by all who attended.

Appalachian Trail News

embers of Troop 227 hiked the trails around Radnor Lake on April 25^th in preparation for a much longer hike (28 miles!) in late July on the Appalachian Trail (AT).

f you want to test your strength and endurance while building your character at the same time, then this trip is for you. Our next practice hike is scheduled for May 24^th, shortly after we plant flags at the Nashville National Cemetery.

Upcoming Troop Events

· May 1 – Troop swim tests at YMCA on Concord Road. 8:00 PM.

· May 5 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM. Class A uniforms. Boards of Review.

· May 8 – BSA Roundtable and OA Witchindin chapter meeting. 7:00 PM.

· May 9-10 – Grimes Canoe Base Troop Outing.

· May 12 – Court of Honor, 6:30 PM. Crieve Hall Chapel. Class A uniforms.

· May 19 – PLC. Shoney’s in Brentwood. 7:00 PM.

· May 24 – Memorial Day Flag Planting. Nashville National Cemetery. Madison, TN.

· May 24 – Radnor Lake practice hike for AT.

· May 26 – Memorial Day. No troop meeting.

Future Dates

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

· July 25-27 – Appalachian Trail.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

· Tommy Primm

Assistant Scoutmasters

· Truman Bean

· Scott Burner

· Chris Jones

· Chris Paul

· Andy Richter

· Mike Vantrease

Troop Committee Chairman

· John Hammond

Charter Organization Rep

· Ray Frizzell