New Eagle Scout Application and Project Workbook Forms
BSA has issued updated Eagle Scout Application forms and Project Workbooks. Anyone starting on their project or applying for Eagle needs to use these new forms. I’ve added them to the “Forms and Resources” section on the right side of the website, as well as linked to them below.
Merit Badge University Information
Guys,
We will be attending Merit Badge University at ETSU on Saturday, January 21. We will leave from Asbury at 7:30am and return approx. 8:30pm. The registration cost is $20, which needs to be paid by the Jan 16 troop meeting. In addition, you will need to bring $8-10 for supper after the event. We’ll stop at a restaurant before returning to Asbury.
We will sign up for classes at the Jan 9 troop meeting. See the attached class schedule below. If you cannot be at the troop meeting, please call or email Mr. S. with your class requests. Note that some … Continue Reading
A Christmas Wish List for Scouts
Scouts, here are some ideas of things to ask Santa to bring you for Christmas:
- Scout handbook
- Scout uniform
- Backpack (internal frame 4500-5500 cubic inches or external frame 3500-4500 cubic inches)
- Sleeping bag (20-30 degree, compression sack is nice)
- Rain coat, rain pants
- Camp chair
- Nalgene water bottle
- Flashlight
- Synthetic T-shirts, socks
- Watch
- Compass (orienteering type, e.g. Silva Starter or Silva Explorer)
- Warm hat and gloves
- Trekking poles
- Hiking shoes
- Money for camp and outings
- Pocket knife (must have Totin’ chip)
- Fleece pullover
Troop Backpacking Trip, Nov 5-6, 2011
Here is a handout with details on the backpacking trip coming up. If you are going backpacking, be sure to be at the Oct 31 troop meeting or call Mr. S. to confirm.
Monthly Activites Plan for 2012
Here is the plan for 2012 monthly troop activities. This plan is tentative and subject to change. Dates and details of activities will be announced through the monthly activities calendars.
- January: Skiing/Snowboarding
- February: Hiking and Trail Maintenance
- March: Backpacking
- April: District Spring Camporee
- May: Bike Ride
- June: Smokies Campout and Go-Karts
- July: Summer Camp, July 1-7, Camp Davy Crockett
- August: Patriot’s Point, Charleston, South Carolina
- September: Torrent Falls Climbing Adventue, Kentucky
- October: District Fall Camporee
- November: Troop COPE and Rappelling
- December: (none)


