Introduction

elcome to the forty-eighth 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.

Fall Camporee Fun

roop 227 attended the Dan Beard District Fall Camporee in October and was led by Senior Patrol Leader, William Vantrease. Most of the weekend consisted of a series of Capture the Flag games, Boy Scout-style. Not only did each team attempt to capture the other team's flag while defending their own, each patrol attempted to capture patrol flags from the opposing team while also defending their own. Troop 227's Crusader Patrol was on the winning Green Team and placed third overall in the Top Patrol competition. Also, Troop 227 placed third overall in the Top Troop competition. A good time was had by all who attended.

NAIA Pow Wow

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wo of Troop 227’s finest Scouts, Nathan and Luke, served at the NAIA Pow Wow festival in October. The service they rendered was much appreciated by the Pow Wow staff such that they were awarded special badges and letters of recognition. Way to go!

Popcorn Fundraiser Results

roop 227 completed its fall popcorn selling fundraiser recently. As a troop we sold a total of $4,640 worth of popcorn. The troop’s top seller was Nathan at $842. Second place went to Will at $776. Third place went to Luke at $609. We appreciate everyone who helped us with this important effort which helps us meet the financial needs of our program.

f you sold popcorn, your popcorn will available for pickup at the troop meeting on Monday, 11/19/07. All products need to be delivered and all money turned in to the Popcorn Kernel Jeff Osteen, or Troop Treasurer John Hammond, by Monday, 12/3/07 so that the troop can receive the full commission.

Welcome, New Troop Committee Chairman Tommy Primm

roop 227 welcomes new Troop Committee Chairman, Tommy Primm. Tommy recently completed Wood Badge training. We appreciate his willingness to serve the troop in this important role. We look forward to the future of our troop under his leadership.

Upcoming Troop Events

· Nov. 5 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.

· Nov. 9 – Justin’s Eagle Court of Honor. 3:00 PM. Crieve Hall chapel.

· Nov. 12 - Troop meeting. 6:30 PM.

· Nov. 16-18 – Charles Parish Reservation and Cumberland Caverns Troop Outing.

· Nov. 19 – Troop meeting. 6:30 PM. Youth Protection video to be shown. Parents encouraged to attend.

· Nov. 26 - PLC. Shoney’s in Brentwood. 7:00 PM.

Future Dates

· Dec. 17 – Court of Honor.

· Jan. 4-6 – Lost Sea.

Troop Leader Contacts

Scoutmaster

· Andy Richter

Assistant Scoutmasters

· Truman Bean

· Scott Burner

· John Hammond

· Chris Jones

· Chris Paul

· Mike Vantrease

Troop Committee Chairman

· Tommy Primm

Charter Organization Rep

· Ray Frizzell