posted Mar 10, 2010 5:34 PM by Webmaster 555
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What makes a Box Turtle a Box Turtle? If you don’t know you missed the meeting!
Welcome Liam S. Our newest scout!
Tonight (Wednesday March 10th) the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will meet and there is a Proclamation on the schedule for David R.’s Eagle Scout. The Event starts at 7:00 and all are welcome. This is a Full Class A event!
Thursday night is PLC. All scouts are invited for planning the next events, including something special for next Tuesday (see below)! 7:00 at the Carson Building.
Next Tuesday, (March 16th) we will be having Webelo visitors. Let's make sure they feel welcome. Mr. Elliott is planning a Flag Retirement Ceremony! If you have flags that are in need of retirement, please bring them. This is always a moving ceremony.
The troop has received a request for a few scouts to participate in a Flag Ceremony with the Courthouse Ruritan on March 22nd. There is food involved! This will count as service hours. See Mrs. Coffey for details. (This is the group that has supported the troop for many many years by providing our BIG POT for stew!)
Parents are encouraged to attend our meeting March 23rd (standard Tuesday meeting) so we can begin planning for Sea Base!!! Please come, even if you are not sure you will be going or sending a scout. We need all the help we can get for planning, fundraising, and logistic support!
Mr. Ward is walking the Ukrop’s 10K. Come on down to cheer him on!
If you haven’t already brought in your stew money – please get it in! There are a few quarts of stew left. Contact Mr. Carr. First come First Serve – When they’re gone – they’re gone!
We are a class A Troop! That means that we wear Class A’s to meetings and all outings. Please remember to wear your Class A’s. (This will make a difference in your ability to participate, get elected/appointed to leadership positions, and to advance!)
Summer Camp is around the corner - make sure we know if you are going!
Advice from the Scoutmaster: Keep an optimistic attitude. Wake up every morning and ask your self – How can I make this a good day?!.
Upcoming events: (Check our calendar for even more!)
3/11 – PLC 7:30 – Carson Building
3/19/20 – OA Service Weekend (Ordeal)
3/22 – Courthouse Ruritan Flag Ceremony Service Opportunity
3/23 – Troop meeting – parents encouraged to attend – SeaBase planning begins!
3/26-28 – Pre-AT Hike
3/30 – Troop Elections
4/10 – Eagle Project (Details to come)
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Mar 3, 2010 12:55 PM by Webmaster 555
Congratulations to Kevin T - Our newest Eagle Scout!
There will be a hike this Saturday - Where are we going? Check the clues attached to find out. The hike will be about 10 miles (if we follow the clues - in the wrong order it could get longer.) It will be through Richmond. A permission slip is attached as well. We will gather at 7:30 on Saturday at the Carson Building and leave by 8:00. Bring a lunch, water, clothing appropriate for the weather (we will have some), comfortable walking shoes, Class A shirts and Scout Spirit! we'll return about 6:00.
For OA information and to make sure you Med forms are up to date, see Ben Ward.
Summer Camp is around the corner - make sure we know if you are going!
Mr. Elliott is planning a Flag Retirement Ceremony - more to come.
On March 16th we will be having Webelo visitors. Let's plan something special and make sure they feel welcome. Advice from the Scoutmaster: If you research the questions you may find the answers that lead you along the right path - think about it.
Upcoming events: (Check our calendar for even more!)
3/6 - Richmond Hike
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Feb 24, 2010 6:51 PM by Webmaster 555
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updated Feb 24, 2010 7:06 PM
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Last night we had our February Friends of Scouting Dinner and Court of Honor. Thanks to all who came and participated, with a special thanks to our talented scouts who put on a great show and to Mrs. Showalter and her team for a great dinner!
If you missed the opportunity to contribute to the Friends of Scouting campaign, see a leader at our next meeting.
"Jeopardy!" will feature special BSA category on Feb. 25 
Get the DVR, TiVo, or VCR ready, because you won't want to miss this. On Feb. 25, the iconic quiz show "Jeopardy!" will feature a special category all about the Boy Scouts of America. The game show of questions and answers will also spotlight the BSA before the first or second commercial break, so stay tuned for that, as well.
Stew Stew Stew Stew!!!!!!!!!
This weekend is STEW!!!
Stew events begin Thursday night with moving the Pots.
Friday night - Saturday morning
Friday - Chicken Picking at 6:00 PM. Saturday morning Dipping and Packaging at 6:00 - Pick up up your stew no later than 8:00!
Scouts should plan to stay the night as we need to keep the five pots stirring all night and the more scouts we have, the more shifts we can have, so the less time we all spend stirring.
* Any adults who can stay the night are encouraged to do so.
* Bright and early Saturday morning we all gather (about 6:00 AM) to dip the stew into the quart containers and prepare the stew for delivery.
* Everyone who possibly can (adults, leaders, brothers & sisters, grandparents, neighbors) needs to help out with Chicken Picking and dipping.
* All stew must be picked up no later than 8:00 Saturday morning and out to delivery.
* We will need some folks to help return the pots and clean up as well.
* Everyone must wear a hat all times when dealing with the food. * Remember to sign in and sign out!
PLEASE ATTEND!!!!!! If we have enough scouts and adults we've got an easy job ahead. If not - well then things get a little harder. Please help make it our best stew ever!
Stew Directions: Stew takes place at The Hatcher Cole FOP Lodge located at 1941 Shady Grove Road just north west of the 295 overpass. If you are travelling on from the church, go south on 301, and turn left at the light onto Shady Grove Road. Continue on Shady Grove Road through the light at Studley, and keep heading toward 295. When the Road divides, start looking carefully on your right for the Hatcher Cole Lodge. We should have our Troop 555 sign out as well.
Advice from the Scoutmaster: You may have heard that good fences make good neighbors - but good scouts make better ones!
Upcoming events: (Check our calendar for even more!)
2/23 – Troop Court of Honor and FOS Dinner
2/26-27 - Stew! 3/6 - Richmond Hike
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Feb 21, 2010 8:51 PM by Webmaster 555
On the 23rd of February (Tuesday night) we will have our February Friends of Scouting Dinner and Court of Honor. Please plan to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of the Scouts! We will be in the church commons, and dinner will begin at 6:30. Families please attend both for our FOS presentation and to help honor all the hard work that the boys have done that will be recognized.
Families of the Road Runners should bring a side dish, and families of the Greyt Wolves should bring a dessert. (If you have sons in both, please bring either a side or a dessert, but not both.) The troop will be providing Lasagna, Rolls, Salad & Drinks. Please remember that this is a full Class A uniform event. Parents should all come to the event to see their boys get their awards!
We’re asking the Road Runners to come 15 minutes early to help set up, and the GreytWolves Road Runners to be willing to stay a bit late to help clean up. Volunteers from both are more than welcome to help with either!
Tuesday Final Stew orders are due. SELL SELL SELL!
The following weekend (February 26-27) is STEW!!!!
Stew events begin Thursday night with moving the Pots. This usually takes about two hours that night for a half-dozen or so able bodied men - the pots are heavy! Check Tuesday night if you can help!
STEW WEEKEND THIS WEEKEND!!! Friday night - Saturday morning.
Friday - Chicken Picking at 6:00 PM.
Scouts should plan to stay the night as we need to keep the five pots stirring all night and the more scouts we have, the more shifts we can have, so the less time we all spend stirring.
* Any adults who can stay the night are encouraged to do so.
* Bright and early Saturday morning we all gather (about 6:00 AM) to dip the stew into the quart containers and prepare the stew for delivery.
* Everyone who possibly can (adults, leaders, brothers & sisters, grandparents, neighbors) needs to help out with Chicken Picking and dipping.
* All stew must be picked up no later than 8:00 Saturday morning and out to delivery.
* We will need some folks to help return the pots and clean up as well.
* NEED SOMEONE WITH A PICK UP TRUCK TO MAKE A DUMP RUN ON SATURDAY.
* Everyone must wear a hat all times when dealing with the food.
PLEASE ATTEND!!!!!! If we have enough scouts and adults we've got an easy job ahead. If not - well then things get a little harder. Please help make it our best stew ever!
Upcoming events:
2/23 – Troop Court of Honor and FOS Dinner
2/26-27 - Stew!
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you.
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posted Feb 11, 2010 12:32 PM by Webmaster 555
Since we didn't meet (again) Tuesday, here is the update for this week. Scout Sunday at New Hanover is this Sunday, February 14th.The service starts at 10:10 and the scouts should be meet at church in the Laburnum Commons Area at 9:30 to prepare for the flag ceremony. Tuesday (February 16 th) Stew orders are due. This means to be selling! Get out if you can, and phone your regulars - it really works!
On the 23rd of February (Tuesday night) we will have our Febuary Friends of Scouting Dinner and Court of Honor. Please plan to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of the Scouts! More details to follow in the next few weeks.
The following weekend (February 26-27) is STEW!!!!
Stew events begin Thursday night the 25th with moving the Pots. This usually takes about two hours that night for a half-dozen or so able bodied men - the pots are heavy!
STEW WEEKEND!!! Friday night - Saturday morning.
Friday - Chicken Picking at 6:00 PM. Scouts should plan to stay the night as we need to keep the five pots stirring all night and the more scouts we have, the more shifts we can have, so the less time we all spend stirring.
* Any adults who can stay the night are encouraged to do so.
* Bright and early Saturday morning we all gather (about 6:00 AM) to dip the stew into the quart containers and prepare the stew for delivery.
* Everyone who possibly can (adults, leaders, brothers & sisters, grandparents, neighbors) needs to help out with Chicken Picking and dipping.
* All stew must be picked up no later than 8:00 Saturday morning and out to delivery.
* We will need some folks to help return the pots and clean up as well.
* NEED SOMEONE WITH A PICK UP TRUCK TO MAKE A DUMP RUN ON SATURDAY.
* Everyone must wear a hat all times when dealing with the food.
PLEASE ATTEND!!!!!! If we have enough scouts and adults we've got an easy job ahead. If not - well then things get a little harder. Please help make it our best stew ever!
Upcoming events:
2/23 – Troop Court of Honor and FOS Dinner
2/26-27 - Stew!
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Feb 3, 2010 5:53 PM by Webmaster 555
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Since we didn't meet Tuesday, a few reminders are in order. This Tuesday (February 9th) initial Stew orders are due. This means to be selling this weekend! If you can't get out then remember to phone your regulars - it really works! On the 23rd of February (Tuesday night) we will have our Febuary Friends of Scouting Dinner and Court of Honor. Please plan to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of the Scouts! More details to follow in the next few weeks. The following weekend (February 26-27) is STEW!!!! Stew events begin Thursday night the 25th with moving the Pots. This usually takes about two hours that night for a half-dozen or so able bodied men - the pots are heavy! STEW WEEKEND!!! Friday night - Saturday morning.
Friday - Chicken Picking at 6:00 PM.
Scouts should plan to stay the night as we need to keep the five pots stirring all night and the more scouts we have, the more shifts we can have, so the less time we all spend stirring.
* Any adults who can stay the night are encouraged to do so.
* Bright and early Saturday morning we all gather (about 6:00 AM) to dip the stew into the quart containers and prepare the stew for delivery.
* Everyone who possibly can (adults, leaders, brothers & sisters, grandparents, neighbors) needs to help out with Chicken Picking and dipping.
* All stew must be picked up no later than 8:00 Saturday morning and out to delivery.
* We will need some folks to help return the pots and clean up as well.
* NEED SOMEONE WITH A PICK UP TRUCK TO MAKE A DUMP RUN ON SATURDAY. * Everyone must wear a hat all times when dealing with the food.
PLEASE ATTEND!!!!!! If we have enough scouts and adults we've got an easy job ahead. If not - well then things get a little harder. Please help make it our best stew ever! Upcoming events: - 2/23 – Troop Court of Honor and FOS Dinner
- 2/26-27 - Stew!
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Jan 26, 2010 6:05 PM by Webmaster 555
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updated Jan 26, 2010 6:15 PM
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Let's open tonight with The Klondike Derby! It's THIS SATURDAY. Here are the final instructions from our fearless leader, Mr. Elliott:
Scouts are asked to meet at the Carson Building at 7:00 am on Saturday morning, and make sure that you bring a lunch for the trail and drinking water. The Klondike Derby will be held at Camp Finley Albright in Chesterfield, VA. It is a Troop competition that is designed to test the scouting knowledge, teamwork and problem solving skills of all participants. Scouts will compete for Golden Nuggets. Scouts are suggested to bring the following items: § Bag Lunch § Personal Water Supply § A supply of dry tinder § Small notebook and paper for notes § Pen or Pencil § Drinking Cup § Boy Scout Handbook § A Compass § First Aide Kit The Opening Ceremony will begin at 8:30 am and the activities are scheduled to run through 5:00 pm. We anticipate returning to the Carson Building around6:30 pm. Please send an email to scoutmaster@Troop555.net if you are planning to attend.
Congratulations to Steven Catlett and Maxwell Chloe, our new Assistant Patrol Leaders. Way to go, guys!
Uniform Inspections will begin at the next troop meeting. Be ready!
Spring Break Camp at Brady Saunders is coming up on April 6 - 10. There will be lots of merit badge opportunities, including Eagle badges.
Adult Leaders: This year, there are new training requirements. The scout master will be sending them out.
Adult Leaders: Another opportunity to shine! We need more folks to get their food safety certification from the Health Department for our stew cooking.
Advice from the Scoutmaster: What does it take to be happy for a day? a nap. A Week or a month? a vacation. A Lifetime? Helping other people at all times!
Upcoming events: 1/23 - Patrick Henry Public Speaking Merit Badge starts (also on 1/30 & 2/6) 1/30 - Klondike Derby 1/30 - Pinewood Derby - Cubs need help if you're not at the Klondike 2/2 – Next Committee Meeting (Advancement) - 2/6 - Day Hike
- 2/13 - Ski Day Trip
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Jan 15, 2010 8:59 PM by Webmaster 555
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updated Jan 15, 2010 9:03 PM
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Lots of announcements this evening -- but first, congratulations to Seamus M on earning his Eagle rank! Way to go, Seamus! Last Saturday was the troop hike at the Petersburg Battlefield. Five intrepid souls made the ten mile hike. Thanks again to Mr. Ward for setting this up!Stew is closer than you think -- February 26 and 27. Stew coupons make great Valentine's gifts!
An important note from Mr. McKittrick: We need some adults to go through the short health department training in late February or early March so we can continue the stew. They can call me at 746-1804 to get information and volunteer. - Mr. McKittrick
There is a PLC this Thursday, January 14th at 7:30. If you are a troop leader, you're expected. If you have ideas about things for the troop to do at meetings, you're welcome. Come ahead!
David R’s Eagle Scout Ceremony is January 23rd at 2:00 at the church. Rehearsal is at 1:00. Be on time - this is the only rehearing we will do for this ceremony.
The Klondike Derby is on January 30th. We will check out the sleds at next week's meeting. Please come ready to commit to the derby, so we can take care of preparations.
We have a new way to celebrate the birthday of scouting next month - four historical merit badges that you can earn this year! Signaling, Pathfinding, Tracking, and Carpentry all come out of retirement for this year only. Ben Ward has the details. Coming soon - commitments and down payments for this year's summer camp. Don't be surprised when you hear us talking about this again in the next few weeks. Believe it or not, with the temperature sitting at 24 degrees as I type this, summer is just around the corner!
Advice from the Scoutmaster: Are you a wolf or an eagle? Feed your inner eagle - be an honorable man!
Upcoming events: 1/14 PLC 1/23 - David R's Eagle Scout Ceremony 1/23 - Patrick Henry Public Speaking Merit Badge starts (also on 1/30 & 2/6) 1/30 - Klondike Derby 1/30 - Pinewood Derby - Cubs need help if you're not at the Klondike 2/2 – Next Committee Meeting (Advancement) 2/9 – Troop Court of Honor and FOS Dinner 2/26-27 - Stew!
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Jan 7, 2010 12:43 PM by Webmaster 555
A great first meeting of the New Year! I was on the EGDE of my seat during Mrs. Coffey’s presentation. (If you didn’t get that one, you either weren’t there or weren’t paying attention!) There was advancement earned Tuesday night – congratulations Logan! Please remember that some rank requirements have changed for the New Year, if you don’t have a new book, check with the Scoutmaster or with Ben Ward for new rank requirements. This Saturday we will go on our first outing of the New Year! A 10 mile hike at the Petersburg Battlefield! We will gather at the Carson Building at 7:45 AM on Saturday morning, and depart by 8:00. We should return about dinnertime. Bring a daypack, lunch, good hiking shoes or boots (and first aid stuff for your feet!) Remember - layers provide warmth, and a daypack can hold layers to put on , and layers you take off. There is a patch available at the end of the hike. Thanks Mr. Ward for setting this up! Stew is closer than you think! -- End of February! An important note from Mr. McKittrick: We need some adults to go through the short health department training in late February or early March so we can continue the stew. They can call me at 746-1804 to get information and volunteer. -- Tom McKittrick
There is a PLC next Thursday, January 14th. David R’s Eagle Scout Ceremony is January 23rd! Advice from the Scoutmaster: What have I done today to make my Dream come true? Dream Big – then work for your dream!
Upcoming events: 1/9 - Hike - Petersburg National Park. 1/14 PLC 1/23 - David R's Eagle Scout Ceremony 1/23 - Patrick Henry Public Speaking Merit Badge starts (also on 1/30 & 2/6) 1/30 - Klondike Derby 1/30 - Pinewood Derby - Cubs need help if you're not at the Klondike 2/2 – Next Committee Meeting (Advancement) 2/9 – Troop Court of Honor and FOS Dinner 2/26-27 - Stew!
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
posted Jan 3, 2010 6:07 PM by Webmaster 555
Welcome to another new year of Scouting – This year promises to be quite special with a Jamboree and the celebration of Scouting’s 100thanniversary! We have a lot to talk about Tuesday night, and a few calendar updates. Remember that we will be voting on our final choice for Seabase. We also need commitments on several other things – Winter Camp, upcoming hikes, the Klondike – etc. More information about all will be available at our meeting – See you then! Below are some opportunities and reminders.
From Mrs. Coffey: Happy New Year all! With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we have gotten a little behind on some decision making. Winter Camp is just around the corner, and we need to decide NOW, if we will attend. It will be offered the long weekend of the Lee, Jackson, King holiday. If you intend of going, you MUST come prepared to commit, no later than this Tuesday, at our meeting. We cannot register any later. As with any event, we will need at least 2 leaders to also commit to the weekend. I will be able to be at the event, after work on Sat, until the end, on Monday afternoon. The cost is $50. We will be camping outdoors, but classes will be offered indoors, and of course all the meals will be in the dining hall. The event is at Cub Adventure Camp in Goochland. These are the merit badges being offered. (Some do require prerequisites, so you will need to go on line to the Heart of Virginia Council website to see what they are. ) Disabilities Awareness, Engineering, Railroading, Wilderness Survival, Public Health, Surveying, First Aid, Radio, Communications, Coin Collection, Collections, Computers, Metalworking, Fire Safety, Forestry, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Photography, Veterinary Medicine, and of course the ever popular Duct Tape class, by Mr. John Camejo. If you commit, please be prepared for outdoor, winter camping! If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 869-1995 Thank you, see you Tuesday. YIS Mrs Coffey
From Mr. Ward I am planning to hike the BSA Historic Trail in Petersburg National Park on January 9th. The hike is 10 miles and will be a rain or shine event. Scouts should be prepared for the weather and I promise we will have some. There is a patch available at the end of the hike. Plans now are to leave the church by 8am and travel to the park. We should be off the trail no later than 4:30 to 5pm and arrive back to the church by 6pm hopefully YIS & S, Don Ward
Also from Mr. Ward: Any interest of participating in the Governor Inaugural Parade on January 16th? If so let me know & I will contact Todd at Council. This is a great opportunity for our scouts to do something they normally would never get a chance to do. And something they can tell their grandchildren about.... Let me know, Don Ward And David R wants us to mark our calendars for January 23rd for his Eagle Scout Ceremony! Advice from the Scoutmaster: Have a Great Year of Scouting!
Upcoming events: 1/9 - Hike - Petersburg National Park. 1/15 - 1/18 - Winter Camp at BS – Four day merit badge weekend 1/23 - David R's Eagle Scout Ceremony 1/23 - Patrick Henry Public Speaking Merit Badge starts (also on 1/30 & 2/6) 1/30 - Klondike Derby 1/30 - Pinewood Derby - Cubs need help if you're not at the Klondike
Please remember that Troop meetings start promptly at 7:30. Leaders are there from about 7:15 and Scouts can gather and take advantage of this time to talk to the leaders. If you are leaving the meeting early, please make sure the scoutmaster or an assistant scoutmaster know you are leaving so we won’t go looking for you. |
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