May Campout

Our May Campout will be 14-16 at Fort Richardson STate Park. The program will focus on CYCLING. 

Permission forms are due by 5/3 and meal planning/patrol assignments will be done at the 5/3 Troop meeting because we have COH on May 10th. 

Transportation: We will officially allow pre-arranged transportation on this campout, i.e. parents can pre-arrange for their Scout to be transported to and from the campout by another parent, but again, you the parent must work this out with another parent – this is not a drop-off scenario like we did pre-COVID. 

For the cycling component, while we will work on the cycling merit badge to the greatest extent possible, the merit badge is too extensive to complete at one campout. 

You must bring your own bicycle, which must be either a mountain bike or hybrid for gravel path – skinny tires on a road/street bike will not be allowed - too dangerous. 

You must wear a bike helmet in order to ride your bicycle at this campout.

You must have a way of transporting your own water either via water bottle holder on your bike, backpack for water bottle, or hydration pack.

Your bicycle must arrive for transport to the campout with properly inflated tires ready to ride – we do not have the time or resources to make bicycle repairs. iii. Camping merit badge: There will be an opportunity on this campout to complete a 15 mile bike ride, as required for this merit badge also.

The Permission Form may be found HERE.  These are to be turned in to Mr Hunt.

Grub money ($15 per scout/$20 per adult) will be due at the May 3 Troop meeting.

Jacob Wright High Adventure Scholarship

The Jacob Wright High Adventure Scholarship opportunity deadline is tonight.

Click the link above for the application and information about the Jacob Wright High Adventure Scholarships. 

Huge thanks to David Hillebrand for coordinating this effort again this year. This is only for Scouts attending a High Adventure within the next year, i.e. Philmont 2021. 

All such Scouts are highly encouraged to apply, as this is not contingent solely on financial need. 

The Jacob Wright High Adventure Scholarship Memorial Fund was started in 2016 after the untimely loss of a courageous and adventurous boy named Jacob Wright. With a spirit no human body could contain and an affinity for the caped crusader like no other, the Wright family generously created the Jacob Wright Memorial Fund with the idea that no adventure should be left unexplored. We are so very honored to have the privilege of administering and awarding these scholarships to our Scouts in Troop 1910.

How Can I Help The Troop?

Every Scout’s parent(s) should be involved with the Troop in some way as follows in order to exemplify servant leadership to their Scout. Do so by stepping up to be either an Assistant Scoutmaster, being an active Committee Member, serving as a Merit Badge Counselor or assisting at any of our special events.

• Assistant Scoutmaster (also referred to as an "ASM") – ASM’s help run the monthly campouts, as well as long-term camps, for the Troop, and also sign off Scout handbooks when Scouts show they have completed rank requirements. To be an ASM, you must provide a BSA Adult Membership Application and pay the applicable BSA National and Longhorn Council Insurance fees. 
• Qualifications:
• Scoutmaster-specific training (we typically offer this training at the March Tenderfoot campout to any Adults that are interested)
• Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training (IOLS) – Weekend campout of adults training with District volunteers to learn most of the Trail to 1st Class requirements of Scouts – conducted by Districts in the Longhorn Council (small fee for food etc)
• Youth Protection Training (YPT) – all adults should already have this – https://my.scouting.org
• Safe Sanctuary certified with the Keller UMC is greatly, greatly preferred, as are always in need of Safe Sanctuary certified Adults at campouts and other Troop activities, as required by our Charter.  ($15 fee)
• Committee Member – Members of the Committee serve in various capacities, including but not limited to Treasurer, Merit Badge Coordinator, Advancements Coordinator, Membership Chair, Boards of Review Coordinator, Outdoor Activities Coordinator, Long-term Camp Coordinator, Medical Records Coordinator, Troop Training Coordinator, Committee Chair, and Members at large.  With a Troop our size Troop, we hope to have at least one back-up for each of these positions. To be a voting member of the Committee, you must provide a BSA Adult Membership Application and pay the applicable BSA National and Longhorn Council Insurance fees. 
• Qualifications
• Online training – Troop Committee for Scouts BSA https://my.scouting.org
• Youth Protection Training (YPT) – all adults should already have this – https://my.scouting.org
• Safe Sanctuary certified with the Keller UMC is greatly, greatly preferred, as are always in need of Safe Sanctuary certified Adults for Boards of Review, as required by our Charter.  ($15 fee)
• Merit Badge Counselor
• Qualifications
• Fill out MBC application – obtainable from the Merit Badge coordinator in the Committee room or clicking the link above.  You must provide adequate information identifying education and/or experience as to your general qualifications for each chosen merit badge, and you are limited to no more than 16 merit badges.
• Online training – Scouts BSA – Merit Badge Counselor Training - https://my.scouting.org
• Youth Protection Training (YPT) – all adults should already have this – https://my.scouting.org
• Safe Sanctuary certified with the Keller UMC is greatly, greatly preferred, as required by our Charter.  ($15 fee)
• Special Event Volunteer
• Christmas Party coordinator
• Fundraising
• Flowers (Spring and Fall) coordinator 
• Art in the Square – Southlake coordinator
• Scout Saver Cards (previously Camp Cards) coordinator
• Courts of Honor coordinator (quarterly event)
• Scout Sunday coordinator (annual in February) 
• Merit Badge College coordinator (annual in January/February – 2 Saturdays)
• As needed when the call for help comes out
• Qualifications: Any adult having YPT could help with the above specific events. https://my.scouting.org 

Troop Meeting - TONIGHT

 

Friendly reminder that the in-person Troop meeting will be tonight at 7pm in the east parking lot.  Weather should be breezy so make sure things are secure. Weather will be nice and warm around 80 degrees tonight.

TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT TO TURN IN:

BLUE CARDS BEFORE THE COURT OF HONOR

APPLICATIONS FOR THE JACOB WRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP

Troop Meeting Tonight - In Person

Friendly reminder that the in-person Troop meeting will be tonight at 7pm in the east parking lot.  Weather should be in the upper 60's and low 70's so dress accordingly.

GRUBMASTERS FROM CAMPOUT 

don't forget to return your totes and coolers clean and dry

New Parent Orientation Meeting is TONIGHT.  

Bring your camp chairs and get information overload from Mr. Sprowles.

Scouts wanting to attend summer camp, initial deposits of $100 are due as well as the permission form.  Alternately, you can snail mail those to Amber Hall. Her address was on the e-mail sent out by Mr. Morgan.  Part C of the BSA Health Form is REQUIRED for Summer Camp (your Scout needs to be seen by a doctor for this).

Spring Flower Sales Have Begun

 

Troop 1910’s Spring Flower Fundraiser has begun.

The Troop is selling: flats of 18 in various types and colors

Price per flat: $17-20 depending on the type purchased (very competitive with stores)

Profit per flat: $6 per flat directly into your Scout account and $2 per flat to the Troop

Orders and money are due: Monday, March 8th 

(If you cannot attend the meeting that night, you may email the scanned order form to Kelly Morgan and make arrangements to get the payment to her.) 

A Scout is Thrifty. 

A Scout works to pay his own way… 

Sell 26 flats... pay your dues for the next year.

Sell approximately 50 flats… pay for summer camp.

You get the idea.

You will pick up the flats you sell and deliver them when they arrive. They are scheduled to be delivered in early April. In the past, they have coordinated our delivery on a Monday afternoon prior to our meeting.

The flowers are grown locally and have been very hardy plants.

A printable sheet showcasing all available colors is HERE

Order Form is HERE!

If you are not comfortable going through your neighborhood, you can email the picture page to your neighbors. (Neighbors are your easiest deliveries.)

Parents, advertise for your Scout(s) on your Facebook page. Almost all of their Scout fees have been paid directly from their Scout accounts primarily thanks to this fundraiser.

Some additional selling tips are:

1. Tell the customer what you are working toward (summer camp, paying your own dues, high adventure, etc.) People love to help you reach a goal!
2. Tell them it’s a great way to get flowers without getting dirt in their car.
3. Encourage friends and neighbors to share your flyer. 

Here is the Facebook message I posted if anyone wants to copy and tweak it.

“Walker and Wyatt are selling flats of fall pansies to earn their way in Boy Scouts and pay for camps next summer. We will deliver in April, so no dirt will be in your car! The orders and money are due Monday, March 8th. Please let us know if you're local and would like some. A flat is 18 four-inch plants for $17-20. Feel free to share this with your friends!”

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Morgan.

Crossover 2021

 

Saturday, March 6 is the annual Crossover hosted by Troop 1910 for all incoming Arrow of Light Scouts who have graduated from Cub Scouts. This is our official welcome to bring these new boys into our Unit and the Troop family.  

This year Crossover will take place at Hills and Hollows at 2:00 PM following ILST. All Scouts attending ILST are expected to help support the Crossover ceremony for our incoming AOL’s.  Remember what it's like being the new face in the crowd? It can be scary and intimidating so while this may be old hat for you, this is brand new and the beginning of their time in Scouts BSA. All hands on deck to make this successful and welcoming for our new families. 

We will need adult help setting up the monkey bridge on 3/6 (we will start at 11am). If you can assist, please visit with Eric James or Greg Buell at tonight's meeting if you can assist.