This is my Sunday night rambling attempt to keep everyone informed. 10/19/08
Recently the love of my life, Tammy, my wife, has started collecting old books. She gets them at yard sales, estate sales, and flea markets. I have gotten into reading the handwritten notes made in the books. She got one the other day from the library of a preacher dated 100 years ago. Another one caught my eye, it was signed by Z. A. Gegg on 10/28/1954. It is titled: Try Giving Yourself Away. It was written in 1947, near as we can tell. I read it on a whim. What a great book. Find a copy and read it.
I was very proud of Ben for hosting Sunday's service at the campout. It was original, and entertaining. I think Ben has a future in politics.
You know, the one of the best things about being a Scoutmaster of a Troop, is watching the young men experience different things. This weekend we went climbing and rappelling. The guys had a blast. The rewarding part of it for me was watching the Scouts that were terrified about rappelling overcome their fears and climb or rappel. It was amazing; scouts that were going to sit on the ground and watch, eventually completed the hands on part of the Merit Badge. They were so proud of themselves. You can't put a price on that.
The highlight of the weekend came on Saturday night, the details of which cannot be released to the general public. The Scouts that experienced it will remember it forever. I heard comments like, "this was the coolest thing I ever did", and "I conquered two of my fears", and "best thing I've ever done" all the way to, "I think I soiled myself". Anyway, it was a GREAT weekend, probably the best campout ever!!!
Raffle – The first raffle was a great success. The second one is underway now. Please sell, sell, sell. After this one we will not have any more until next year. Remember the Scout that sells the winning ticket gets $50 into their Scout account. Please sell, if you have sold tickets, and want to turn in your money, turn it into Tony Shaw on Monday night. It is easier if people turn it in a little at a time as opposed to all at once.
Workdays for the Scout Hut – Stay tuned. The surveyors are supposed to be there this week. After that we will be able to post a better schedule.
Painting Merit Badge – This looks like the only badge we can offer during the renovation of the scout hut. More details soon
Bus fund – We are getting closer and closer to the Bus. We now have a total of $2157.86. I want to thank everyone that sold raffle tickets. It was a great success. We are working on the second raffle now. Please participate and try to sell more than you did on the first one. If you did not get tickets, see Tony Shaw Monday night to get a stack. I figure we need $2800 to get the bus, license it, insure it, and service it. This puts us at 77.06% of the way there. Thanks everyone!!!! Hopefully we can find a decent used school bus for around $1800.00 to $2200.00 and use the rest of the money to fix it up. We now have XM Satellite Radio donated. The Scouts want a DVD player and 4 TVs in the bus. We've already had several adults volunteer to go get their CDL to drive. Hopefully, if we have enough money in the bus fund the Troop will pay for that also.
Popcorn – Popcorn order forms were passed out last Monday night. There is also a neat option to order magazines this year. Remember 100% of the profit from the sales goes directly into the Scouts account. If you have any questions; Devin Tant's mom (Sandy) is our popcorn Kernel. This is a message from her;
Continue taking orders for popcorn. Please have your order sheet, money and prizes picked and turn them in on Monday, October 20Th. This is the last day that they can be turned in. I have to place the on-line order for the Troop so we meet the deadlines set. If your Scout has sold at least $350 or filled up an order sheet (which must have addresses and phone numbers for each order), they will receive a free ticket to Rock Ranch Great Outdoor Adventure. Please let me know if you have any questions and we will see you on Monday night.
Sandy Tant
Tables and Chairs – We will need tables and chairs to go in the new Scout Hut. Donated ones will work better.
Trunks and Treats – We will set up Thursday night the 30th at the church. Friday the 31st we will host the haunted scout tent. Look for more details soon. We will need lots of donated candy. The Church is also asking about us helping with the inflatables. Let Laura know if you can help.
Troop Dues - Everyone hates them. They are due by December 1st. $100.00 for the year. (December to December) The dues are used to cover Troop expenses such as Merit badges, camping supplies, gear, etc.....You can start making payments now if that helps, just see Ann.
Merit Badge Day – October 25th. Every Scout that signed up in July got their first choice. The following Scouts are signed up: Nolan W, Ronnie M, Braxton H, Devin T, Landon C, Austin M, CJ E, Matt S, TJ M, Ty B, Nick O, Nathaniel S, Eric M, Robby S, and Jacob S. The email with the pre req's went out several weeks ago. Please make sure you Scout completes their Pre req's. Let me know if there are any questions. Adults - We will need some drivers. Be on standby.
Toner/cell phone fundraiser – Please keep on bringing those cartridges and cell phones. We are averaging around 50 dollars a month from this. Keep on chunking them in the back of my truck. This money is reserved for the bus.
Live long and prosper...
Doug Clemens
Scoutmaster Troop 165
404-520-1160
Imagination is more important than knowledge...
It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education... Albert Einstein
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Doug Clemens
Scoutmaster Troop 165
http://www.troop165bsa.org
scoutmaster165@gmail.com
404-520-1160
Imagination is more important than knowledge...
It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education... Albert Einstein
