Troop 227

November Newsletter

Introduction

Welcome to the sixtieth edition of our Troop 227 Newsletter. Our thanks to Andy Richter who provided our newsletters for quite a while! 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

Popcorn Sales

What a year for Popcorn Sales!

Our total troop sales were $5846.00. We had 3 successful “show and sell” events (ask Donovan how to sell microwave popcorn!) Plus we had the following awards…

· Nathan won a Coleman Lantern from Trails End for the "Fill it Up" contest

· 3 boys earned patches from Trails End for "Fill It Up" (filling up their order form)

· 4 boys made the $600.00 Plus club (they earned a special day at a Vandy Black and Gold game this coming spring).

AND we will earn the top % of return possible on our sales. Way to go guys! And thanks so much to Mindy Reid for being our Popcorn “Kernel” this year! She will deliver our popcorn at the meeting on Nov. 17^th. All money is due by December 1^st.

Spotlight on a Scout

It’s been a while since our last spotlight. We’ll periodically focus on a scout so we can learn more about each other. This month our spotlight is on:

• Donovan
• Age: 12 years
• Rank: Tenderfoot
• Next rank: Second Class
• Father: Phillip, Lightning Source
• Mother: Mellie, Creative Memories
• School: Rock Springs Middle School, 6th grade
• Interests: reading, drama, playing trumpet, history, traveling
• Favorite food: Mom’s carrot cake
• Favorite video game: Duck Amuck
• Favorite movie: The Legend of the Crystal Skulls (Indiana Jones 4)
• Favorite song(s): Billy The Kid (Billy Joel)
• Recent life changing event: People to People Student Ambassadors trip to Canada

Cedars of Lebanon

Our next outing is the camp out at Cedars of Lebanon State Park from Friday, Nov. 14th - Sunday, Nov. 16th. We'll be touring the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro. The cost is $15 per scout or $25 per family. John Hammond is collecting from those who are going. Deadline for payment is Monday, Nov. 10^th.

American Indian PowWow

On Saturday, October 18th, Thomas volunteered to help at this year's American Indian PowWow at Long Hunter State Park. Tribes from several states came to Nashville to showcase their cultural talents in music and in ceremonial dances. Many Indian hand crafted items were sold such as moccasins, dream catchers, musical instruments, and art work. We're proud of Thomas representing Troop 227 at this event!

Honors

Paden, our senior patrol leader has been selected to the All State Freshman Chorus. Congratulations Paden! We're proud of you!

When one of our scouts earns the rank of Eagle Scout, we rejoice. When two of our scouts earn this prestigious rank on the same day, words cannot express the pride and excitement everyone has for these two young men. If you have not done so, be sure to congratulate William and Caleb for earning the highest rank in Scouting!

Upcoming Troop Events

November 14-16 Cedars of Lebanon Camp Out

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