Tomahawk District Merit Badge Day, March 15.
    Reminder: UT-Austin Merit Badge Day registration closed on January 1. All checks and forms are due January 7. Add/drop period is February 8-9.
Scouts can also register on these dates if there are still spots open.

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Saturday, December 15, 8:00am-noon: Trailer clean-out, in the parking lot at the church.  

RECHARTER FOR TROOP 828 --- Dues are due!

You can pay $65 for your 1st scout and $60 for each additional boy.

December 17, January 7, January 14 (last day). You must come to one of those meetings and fill out the paperwork and the parent must sign the form. Please get the paperwork and pay Robbye Willoughby.

     
Monday, December 17: 6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Troop meeting. 
bulletWinter party.  Bring a fun gift worth $12 or less (something you would like to have), if you want to participate in the gift exchange.
 
bullet Boards of Review
  Troop meeting plans for December 2007 (PowerPoint)
    November 12 update: The troop will go to summer camp at Camp Orr in Arkansas June 22-28, 2008.
    Feb 2 - University of Scouting (Sam Houston Area Council)
December 24 and December 31: No Troop meetings (Christmas holidays).   Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
December 26-31: Winter Camp 2007   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.

January 26, 2008:

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Troop 828 will “Live Aboard” the USS Lexington January 26, 2008

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Cost: $49 per person,  food included in cost

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Money due by Monday Nov. 5

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See website for more details: www.usslexington.com

 

  Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
March 8, 2008: New Scout Campout   Archive of announcements

 

Monday, November 19: No troop meeting.  (Thanksgiving week, school holidays.)   November 12 update: The troop will go to summer camp at Camp Orr in Arkansas June 22-28, 2008.

 

Saturday, December 1: Shooting Day at Camp Strake.
bullet Shooting Day Informed Consent Form (print, sign, and return)
bullet $15/person
bullet Bring your own snacks, lunch, and water
bullet Must have had Troop 828's 10-hour training course in shooting safety.  (If not, contact Mr. Morrow.)
bullet Leave at 7:00am, back by 6:00pm
  March 2008: Veterinary Medicine Merit Badge.  See Texas A&M College of Veterinary Science.  On-line registration begins Nov 10.  Flyer.

 

Saturday, December 15, 8:00am-noon: Trailer clean-out, in the parking lot at the church.    

 

Sunday, November 11: Flags out.  Leave from the shed at these times:
Morning- 6:30am
Evening- 5:30pm
   
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Webelos Overnighter at Huntsville State Park
bullet Webelos Overnighter Informed Consent Form (print, sign, and return)
bullet$15/person (includes meals)
bulletWe will be performing the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
bulletMeet at church at 5:30pm, leave at 6:00pm Friday
  Troop meeting plans for November 2007 (PowerPoint)

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

Monday, November 5, 7:00pm: Troop Meeting.
bullet Return troop equipment at this meeting!  We are missing troop tents!
bulletWebelos Overnighter: sign up and pay, $15/person. Webelos Overnighter Informed Consent Form (print, sign, and return)
bulletShooting Day (Dec. 1): sign up and pay, $15/person. Shooting Day Informed Consent Form (print, sign, and return)
bulletUSS Lexington (Jan. 26): trip money due, $49/person
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Webelos Overnighter at Huntsville State Park
bullet Webelos Overnighter Informed Consent Form (print, sign, and return)
bullet$15/person (includes meals)
bulletWe will be performing the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
bulletMeet at church at 5:30pm, leave at 6:00pm Friday
Saturday, December 1: Shooting Day at Camp Strake.
bullet Shooting Day Informed Consent Form (print, sign, and return)
bullet $15/person
bullet Bring your own snacks, lunch, and water
bullet Must have had Troop 828's 10-hour training course in shooting safety.  (If not, contact Mr. Morrow.)
bullet Leave at 7:00am, back by 6:00pm

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Wednesday, October 31: Deadline for Winter Camp merit badge forms and payments to reach Mr. Carey.    
Monday, November 5, 7:00pm: Troop Meeting.
bulletShooting Day (Dec. 1): sign up and pay, $15/person
bulletUSS Lexington (Jan. 26): trip money due, $49/person
bulletWebelos Overnighter: sign up and pay, $15/person
  Congratulations to our newest Eagle scout: Sam Kunnemann, who earned the rank on September 19, 2007.  Way to go, Sam!
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Webelos Overnighter at Huntsville State Park.
We will be performing the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
$15/person (includes meals).  Meet at church at 5:30pm, leave at 6:00pm Friday.
  March 2008: Veterinary Medicine Merit Badge.  See Texas A&M College of Veterinary Science.  On-line registration begins Nov 10.  Flyer.
    October 15, 2007 update: The troop will go to Camp Alexander in Colorado for summer camp 2008: http://www.pikespeakbsa.org/campa/
Sunday, November 11: Flags out.   Winter Camp 2007
Monday, November 12: 6:00pm PLC meeting.  7:00pm Troop Meeting.   Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
Monday, November 19: No troop meeting.  (Thanksgiving week, school holidays.)   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, November 26: Committee Meeting.  No Troop meeting.   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
Saturday, December 1: Shooting Day at Camp Strake.  Leave at 7:00am, back by 6:00pm.  Bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.  $15/person.  Must have had Troop 828's 10-hour training course in shooting safety.  (If not, contact Mr. Morrow.)    
Tuesday, December 4: Bridge ceremony for Pack 1828    

January 26, 2008:

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Troop 828 will “Live Aboard” the USS Lexington January 26, 2008

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Cost: $49 per person,  food included in cost

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Money due by Monday Nov. 5

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See website for more details: www.usslexington.com

   
March 8, 2008: New Scout Campout   Archive of announcements

October 26-28: Fishing campout.  Goose Island.    Cost: Under age 12 - $30,  age 12 and up $45.

Monday, October 22,  6:00pm: PLC Meeting.  7:00pm: Troop Meeting.
bullet Deadline for popcorn orders and money. Details here.
bulletWinter camp payment due: $140.  Also: merit badge request cards are due.  (Absolute deadline: Oct 29.)
bulletMenus
bulletWater safety
bulletFishing knots
  Congratulations to our newest Eagle scout: Sam Kunnemann, who earned the rank on September 19, 2007.  Way to go, Sam!

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Monday, October 8,  7:00pm: Troop Meeting. 
bullet Vote on which summer camp we'll attend.  The troop has narrowed the choices down to Camp Orr and Camp Alexander.  Please review these potential summer camps for 2008 so that you can vote for your favorite for next summer.
bulletFishing Merit Badge: Mr. Murray
  Troop meeting plans for October 2007 (PowerPoint)
    The Athletics Merit Badge class will be offered by Mrs. Willoughby  beginning in September 2007.  See details here.
Saturday, October 13: First Aid Merit Badge Class (second of two sessions)   The 2007 popcorn sale is underway.  35% of the amount sold will be credited to the Scout’s account to pay for camps.  Deadline for orders and money: Oct 22.   Details here.  Scouts, this is a great opportunity to help pay for your summer or winter camp costs!
Monday, October 15,  7:00pm: Troop Meeting.
bulletPlan menu for Fishing campout
bulletFishing Merit Badge: Mr. Murray
bulletBoards of Review
  October 13, 2007: SHAC Merit Badge Fair
Sunday, October 21: St. Laurence Bazaar.  Service for our sponsor.   Winter Camp 2007
Monday, October 22,  6:00pm: PLC Meeting.  7:00pm: Troop Meeting.
bulletMenus
bulletWater safety
bulletFishing knots
  Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
October 26-28: Fishing campout.  Goose Island.  Cost: Under age 12 - $30,  age 12 and up $45.   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, October 29,  7:00pm: Committee Meeting.  No Troop meeting.   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Webelos Overnighter at Huntsville State Park.
We will be performing the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
Any interested Cub Scout groups should contact Scoutmaster John Morrow by October 29th.
   

January 26, 2008:

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Troop 828 will “Live Aboard” the USS Lexington January 26, 2008

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Cost: $49 per person,  food included in cost

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Money due by Monday Nov. 5

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See website for more details: www.usslexington.com

  Archive of announcements

 

Saturday, October 6: First Aid Merit Badge Class (first of two sessions)
Saturday, October 13: First Aid Merit Badge Class (second of two sessions)

 

January 26, 2008:

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Troop 828 will “Live Aboard” the USS Lexington January 26, 2008

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Cost: $49 per person,  food included in cost

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Money due by Monday Nov. 5

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See website for more details: www.usslexington.com

 

Thought for the day

A Scout is kind ...

It is a man's kindly acts that are remembered of him in the years after his life.

            ---Ptah-hotep

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Monday, October 1,  7:00pm: Troop Meeting. 
bullet Please search your house and garage and return any troop equipment to the meeting on Monday night.
bulletSign up for First Aid Merit Badge Class, to be offered Oct 6 and 13
  The Athletics Merit Badge class will be offered by Mrs. Willoughby  beginning in September 2007.  See details here.
Monday, October 8,  7:00pm: Troop Meeting.  Vote on which summer camp we'll attend.  The troop has narrowed the choices down to Camp Orr and Camp Alexander.  Please review these potential summer camps for 2008 so that you can vote for your favorite for next summer.   The 2007 popcorn sale is underway.  35% of the amount sold will be credited to the Scout’s account to pay for camps.  Deadline for orders and money: Oct 22.   Details here.  Scouts, this is a great opportunity to help pay for your summer or winter camp costs!
Monday, October 15,  7:00pm: Troop Meeting   October 13, 2007: SHAC Merit Badge Fair
Sunday, October 21: St. Laurence Bazaar.  Service for our sponsor.   Winter Camp 2007
Monday, October 22,  6:00pm: PLC Meeting.  7:00pm: Troop Meeting   Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
October 26-28: Fishing campout.  Goose Island.  Cost: Under age 12 - $30,  age 12 and up $45.   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, October 29,  7:00pm: Committee Meeting.  No Troop meeting.   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Webelos Overnighter at Huntsville State Park.
We will be performing the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
Any interested Cub Scout groups should contact Scoutmaster John Morrow by October 29th.
  Archive of announcements

 

 

 

Monday, October 1,  7:00pm: Troop Meeting. 

Please search your house and garage and return any troop equipment to the meeting on Monday night.
Thank you,
Troop Committee

  The 2007 popcorn sale is underway.  35% of the amount sold will be credited to the Scout’s account to pay for camps.  Deadline for orders and money: Oct 22.   Details here.  Scouts, this is a great opportunity to help pay for your summer or winter camp costs!
Friday-Sunday, November 9-11, 2007: Webelos Overnighter at Huntsville State Park.
We will be performing the Arrow of Light Ceremony.
Any interested Cub Scout groups should contact Scoutmaster John Morrow by October 29th.
  BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Monday, September 17:
bullet6:00pm: PLC meeting  in the Parish Hall.
bullet 7:00pm: Troop meeting in the Parish Hall. 
bulletCourt of Honor
bulletSign up for Brazos Bend State Park Campout (Sept 21-23), write check for $5, and fill out permission slip.
bulletFor Sea Base participants: First ˝ payment due: $300 (+ $100 deposit if not previously paid)
  September 21, 2007: Deadline to register for the Fall Aggie Eagle Program, to be held September 28-29, 2007, sponsored by the Corps of Cadets of Texas A&M.
    September 27, 2007, 7:00-8:30pm: Tomahawk District Life-to-Eagle workshop (pdf).  For all Life Scouts, their parents, Advancement Committee Chairs, and Scoutmasters.  Christ United Methodist Church, 3300 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, Texas 77479.
    Troop meeting plans for September 2007 (PowerPoint)
    DRAFT CALENDAR (as of 8-29-2007) for 2007-2008
Friday-Sunday, September 21-23: Brazos Bend State Park Campout.   Winter Camp 2007
    October 13, 2007: SHAC Merit Badge Fair
Monday, September 24,  7:00pm: Committee Meeting.  No Troop meeting.   Summer Camp 2008 possibilities:
bullet Scouts and parents:  Please review these potential summer camps for 2008 so that you can vote a preference for next summer.
bullet Sea Base High Adventure June 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base, June 11-18, 2008. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
bulletPotential 2008 High Adventure at Philmont.  Check back for more information!
October 26-28: Fishing campout.  Galveston or Goose Island.  Cost: Under age 12 - $30,  age 12 and up $45.
 
  The Athletics Merit Badge class will be offered by Mrs. Willoughby  beginning in September 2007.  See details here.
    Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
    BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
    Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
    Archive of announcements

 

 

 

Monday, September 10:
bullet 6:00pm-7:00pm: Mandatory Sea Base Meeting for scouts & parents in the Parish Hall.
bullet   7:00pm: Troop meeting in the Parish Hall.  We're back in the Parish Hall from this point on.
bulletDeadline to sign up for Winter Camp 2007.  $50 deposit holds your spot!
  Troop meeting plans for September 2007 (PowerPoint)

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

 

MISCELLANEOUS

Monday, September 3: No Troop Meeting (Labor Day).  Flags out.   Congratulations to the newly-elected Boy Scout leaders of the troop:
bullet SPL: Zack R.
bullet ASPL: Louie Z.
bullet ASPL: Michael W.
bullet Scribe: Bryan C.
bullet Quartermaster: Drew S.
bullet Librarian: Grant K.
bullet Historian: Matt B.
bullet OA Representative: Charlie H.
bullet Chaplain: Luis A.
bullet Troop Guide: Travis D.
bullet Youth Assistant Scoutmaster: Charlie B.
bullet Patrol leader, Raven Patrol: Cody M.
bullet Patrol leader, Star Trek United: Vincent C.
bullet Patrol leader, Buffalo Patrol: Matthew R. 
bullet Patrol leader, Flaming Arrow Patrol: Philip B.
bullet Patrol leader, Silver Fox Patrol: Brant M.
bullet Patrol leader, Falcon Patrol: John K.
    DRAFT CALENDAR (as of 8-29-2007) for 2007-2008
    Winter Camp 2007
    October 13, 2007: SHAC Merit Badge Fair
Monday, September 10:
bullet 6:00pm-7:00pm: Mandatory Sea Base Meeting for scouts & parents in the Parish Hall.
bullet   7:00pm: Troop meeting in the Parish Hall.  We're back in the Parish Hall from this point on.
  Summer Camp 2008 possibilities:
bullet Scouts and parents:  Please review these potential summer camps for 2008 so that you can vote a preference for next summer.
bullet Sea Base High Adventure June 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base, June 11-18, 2008. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
bulletPotential 2008 High Adventure at Philmont.  Check back for more information!
Monday, September 17:
bullet6:00pm: PLC meeting  in the Parish Hall.
bullet 7:00pm: Troop meeting in the Parish Hall. 
bulletCourt of Honor
bulletSign up for Winter Camp 2007.  $50 deposit holds your spot!
bulletSign up for Brazos Bend Campout (Sept 21-23).  Cost TBD.
bulletFor Sea Base participants: First ˝ payment due: $300 (+ $100 deposit if not previously paid)
 

September 8, 2007 - 8:30 am - 1 pm:  LDS 2007 MERIT BADGE DAY 602 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.  Advance registration is required.  Sessions will be limited in size and will be filled in the order reservations are received. Details here (Word document).

Friday-Sunday, September 21-23: Brazos Bend State Park Campout.   September 8, 2007:  Tomahawk District Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, at Baroid on the Brazos.  Details here.
Monday, September 24,  7:00pm: Committee Meeting.  No Troop meeting.   The Athletics Merit Badge class will be offered by Mrs. Willoughby  beginning in September 2007.  See details here.
    Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
    BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
    Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
    Archive of announcements

 

Monday, August 27,  7:00pm: Committee meeting in the Parish Hall.  We're back in the Parish Hall from this point on.  (No Troop meeting.)
Monday, September 3: No Troop Meeting (Labor Day).  Flags out.
Monday, September 10,  7:00pm: Troop meeting in the Parish Hall.  We're back in the Parish Hall from this point on.  Mandatory Sea Base parent/scout meeting.
Monday, September 17,  7:00pm: Troop meeting in the Parish Hall.  Court of Honor.

 

Sunday, August 26, 2:00-4:00pm: JLT (Junior Leadership Training) at Mr. Morrow's home.   October 13, 2007: