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: SHAC Merit Badge Fair

 

   

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).
    The Athletics Merit Badge class will be offered by Mrs. Willoughby  beginning in September 2007.  See details here.

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Monday, August 6,  7:00pm: Troop meeting.    
bulletMeet at the Colony Bend Elementary School pavilion.  (Across Austin Parkway from the RE Center)
bulletTroop position nominations
bulletFlag football
bulletBring a lawn chair, water, and bug spray.
   Michael E., one of our Life Scouts, is doing his Eagle scout project on August 18 at the Richmond YMCA.  Please call him if you'd like to help.
Monday, August 13,  7:00pm: Troop meeting.    
bulletMeet at the Colony Bend Elementary School pavilion.  (Across Austin Parkway from the RE Center)
bulletTroop elections
bulletSoftball
bulletBring a lawn chair, water, and bug spray. 
bulletTurn in money for Schlitterbahn daytrip (approximately $31.40/scout).
   Yearly plans (Word document)
Monday, August 20,  6:00pm: PLC Meeting.  7:00pm: Troop meeting.  (At the RE Center.)  Ultimate Frisbee.   Notice: All Troop meetings (and Committee meetings) for the next year or so will be held in the RE Center, across the street (Sweetwater Blvd) from our usual meeting place, because of all the construction work going on at the church.
Saturday, August 25: Day trip to Schlitterbahn in Galveston.   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, August 27,  7:00pm: Committee meeting.  (No Troop meeting.)   New feature: 
Monday, September 3: No Troop Meeting (Labor Day).  Flags out.   Photo of some of the scouts at base camp.  Also, Mr. Scott Williamson's photos of the high-adventure trek at Camp Rainey Mountain.
Monday, September 10,  7:00pm: Troop meeting.  Mandatory Sea Base parent/scout meeting.   High-adventure opportunity, summer of 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
June 11-18, 2008.  Sign up now with Mrs. Bolen.  $100 deposit required!  Scout must be at least 14 at time of trip, and meet certain height and weight restrictions.  Cost (at least $1300 per person) and other details are still being worked out. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
    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

 

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
    Yearly plans (Word document)
    Troop meeting plans for July 2007 (PowerPoint)
Saturday-Saturday, July 7-14: High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base).  Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html   Notice: All Troop meetings (and Committee meetings) for the next year or so will be held in the RE Center, across the street (Sweetwater Blvd) from our usual meeting place, because of all the construction work going on at the church.
Monday, July 9: 7:00pm Troop meeting.  Scouts and parents: please print and fill out these information sheets for our Troopmaster database.  Give them to Mr. Sean Carey.    Historical photos and articles.  If you have any photos or articles about Boy Scouts of years past, we'd like to display them here.
    New feature: 
Monday, July 16: 7:00pm Troop meeting.  Boards of Review.   Photo of some of the scouts at base camp.  Also, Mr. Scott Williamson's photos of the high-adventure trek at Camp Rainey Mountain.
    Photos from the canoe campout
    Animated knots (scouting, fishing, etc.)
    High-adventure opportunity, summer of 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
June 11-18, 2008.  Sign up now with Mrs. Bolen.  $100 deposit required!  Scout must be at least 14 at time of trip, and meet certain height and weight restrictions.  Cost (at least $1300 per person) and other details are still being worked out. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
Monday, July 23: 6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pmTroop meeting.   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.
Monday, July 30: 7:00pm Committee Meeting.  (No Troop Meeting).   Archive of announcements

 

 

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Monday, July 2: 7:00pm Troop meeting.  Scouts and parents: please print and fill out these information sheets for our Troopmaster database.  Give them to Mr. Sean Carey.   Photo of some of the scouts at base camp.  Also, Mr. Scott Williamson's photos of the high-adventure trek at Camp Rainey Mountain.
Wednesday, July 4: Independence Day.  Flags out.   Photos from the canoe campout
Saturday-Saturday, July 7-14: High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base).  Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html   Animated knots (scouting, fishing, etc.)
Monday, July 9: 7:00pm Troop meeting.   Scouts and parents: please print and fill out these information sheets for our Troopmaster database.  Give them to Mr. Sean Carey at the next Troop meeting.
Monday, July 16: 7:00pm Troop meeting.  Boards of Review.   High-adventure opportunity, summer of 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
June 11-18, 2008.  Sign up now with Mrs. Bolen.  $100 deposit required!  Scout must be at least 14 at time of trip, and meet certain height and weight restrictions.  Cost (at least $1300 per person) and other details are still being worked out. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
Monday, July 23: 6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pmTroop meeting.   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.
Monday, July 30: 7:00pm Committee Meeting.  (No Troop Meeting).   Archive of announcements

 

Saturday-Saturday, June 16-23: Summer Camp 2007.   Photo of some of the scouts at base camp.

 

Saturday-Saturday, June 16-23: Summer Camp 2007.   The scouts all arrived safely at Camp Rainey Mountain late Saturday night (6/16/07), after a 4-hour weather delay.
Saturday, June 23, 3:50pm: Greet your scout at Houston Intercontinental Airport Terminal C baggage claim when Continental flight 1168 returns the scouts to Houston!   Animated knots (scouting, fishing, etc.)
    Photos from the canoe campout
Monday, June 18: No Troop meeting!  (Summer camp!)   BSA tribute to the military: http://www.bsalegal.org/downloads/bsa_military_tribute.swf

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Monday, June 4, 7:00pm: Troop meeting.    Flag Day announcement and sign-up.  What to pack for summer camp.  Eagle Court of Honor for William D.

If you're attending summer camp, turn the following in to Mr. Collins:

bulletMedical form Class 2 base camp; Class 3 (doctor signature) adults 40+ or HA scouts
bulletAdult training certification YPT, Virtus, CPR/First Aid
bullet Notarized Northeast Georgia Council Permission Slip for Rainey Mountain (see page 5)
bulletTroop 828 Informed Consent to Participate form
   Troop meeting plans for June 2007 (PowerPoint)
    Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum in Galveston to offer Energy merit badge June 16.
Saturday, June 9
bullet7:00am: Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track (make-up session). 
bullet 7:00am: HA conditioning hike
   Bass Pro Shops to offer merit badge classes this summer.  We assume the classes will last about an hour or so and will yield partial completion of a merit badge. See schedule (Excel spreadsheet).
Monday, June 11, 7:00pm: Troop meeting at Oyster Point pool.  Swimming!  More swimming!  Summer Camp meeting?   New photos: Travis Rankin's 5/26/2007 Eagle Court of Honor.
Thursday, June 14: Flag Day.  Flags out.   Opening at Philmont for one scout:

Troop 1631 has an open slot for a youth for a 10 day trek at Philmont.  We leave by bus on Thursday, June 7th with our first day at Philmont on Sat June 9th.  Cost is $870.  We are looking for a Scout with backpacking experience and equipment who can get ready on this short notice.  The crew leader is Hank Wedelich, and we currently have 7 youth (one 19 year old Eagle and the rest 14-16 years old).  One of the four adults is also a 22 year old Eagle with prior Philmont experience.  Contact Mr. Knierien or Mr. Morrow if you are interested.
Saturday-Saturday, June 16-23: Summer Camp 2007.  (Boards of Review at summer camp.)   Parents and scouts: please click here and print and fill out the information sheets for our Troopmaster database.
Monday, June 18: No Troop meeting!  (Summer camp!)   High-adventure opportunity, summer of 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
June 11-18, 2008.  Sign up now with Mrs. Bolen.  $100 deposit required!  Scout must be at least 14 at time of trip, and meet certain height and weight restrictions.  Cost (at least $1300 per person) and other details are still being worked out. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
Monday, June 25:
bullet 6:00pm PLC Meeting.  Need patrol input for next year's troop activities.
bullet7:00pm Committee Meeting.  (No Troop Meeting)
   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
Monday, July 2: Troop meeting   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 16 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.
Wednesday, July 4: Independence Day.  Flags out.  

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 7-14. 
bullet For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.) 
bullet New: Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html
Saturday-Saturday, July 7-14: High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base)   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, July 9: Troop meeting   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
Monday, July 16: Troop meeting.  Boards of Review   Archive of announcements

 

 

 

Thursday, May 31, 7:00pm: Summer Camp Meeting for all Camp Rainey Mountain and MOHAB participants.  At the Scout Trailer in the parking lot.   Bass Pro Shops to offer merit badge classes this summer.  We assume the classes will last about an hour or so and will yield partial completion of a merit badge. See schedule (Excel spreadsheet).
    New photos: Travis Rankin's 5/26/2007 Eagle Court of Honor.

 

Saturday, May 26, 10:00am: Eagle Court of Honor for Travis R. at the St. Laurence RE Center.  Continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m.   Scouts - please wear full uniform.  RSVP to Mr. R.   Congratulations to Troop 828's 48th Eagle Scout, Travis R., who had his Eagle Board of Review on Wednesday, May 16, 2007!

 

    Opening at Philmont for one scout:

Troop 1631 has an open slot for a youth for a 10 day trek at Philmont.  We leave by bus on Thursday, June 7th with our first day at Philmont on Sat June 9th.  Cost is $870.  We are looking for a Scout with backpacking experience and equipment who can get ready on this short notice.  The crew leader is Hank Wedelich, and we currently have 7 youth (one 19 year old Eagle and the rest 14-16 years old).  One of the four adults is also a 22 year old Eagle with prior Philmont experience.  Contact Mr. Knierien or Mr. Morrow if you are interested.

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Saturday, May 19:
bullet 7:00am: Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track (correction: not the last one!)
bullet 7:30am: High-adventure conditioning hike, starting at the Clements High School track
   Parents and scouts: please click here and print and fill out the information sheets for our Troopmaster database.
    High-adventure opportunity, summer of 2008:  Scuba Adventure at Florida National High Adventure Sea Base
June 11-18, 2008.  Sign up now with Mrs. Bolen.  $100 deposit required!  Scout must be at least 14 at time of trip, and meet certain height and weight restrictions.  Cost (at least $1300 per person) and other details are still being worked out. http://www.bsaseabase.org/adventure/scuba.html
Monday, May 21:  6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Troop meeting.  Boards of Review.  Review water safety.  Plan Canoe Campout June 2007 menus.  Eagle Court of Honor for Charlie H.   Newly-posted photos (May 1):
bullet New Scout Campout (February)
bullet Lake Somerville Campout (March)
    Troop meeting plans for May 2007 (PowerPoint)
Wednesday, May 23, 7:00pm: Summer Camp and Canoe Campout June 2007 Swim Test.  Richmond YMCA.  Cost is $2 per person.  Scouts and adults need to meet the swim test requirements.   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
Monday, May 28:  Memorial Day.  Flags out.  No Troop Meeting.  No Committee Meeting.  Followed by a Personal Fitness session for those unable to attend on June 2.   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.
     
Friday-Sunday, June 1-3: Canoe Campout June 2007, San Marcos River.  

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 7-14. 
bullet For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.) 
bullet New: Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html
Monday, June 4, 7:00pm: Troop meeting.  If you're attending summer camp, turn the following in to Mr. Collins:
bulletMedical form Class 2 base camp; Class 3 (doctor signature) adults 40+ or HA scouts
bulletAdult training certification YPT, Virtus, CPR/First Aid
bulletNotarized Northeast Georgia Council Permission Slip for Rainey Mountain
bulletTroop 828 "Informed Consent to Participate" form
 
   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

 

 

 

Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29: High adventure camping trip at Bastrop.  Meet at the shed at 6:30am Saturday.   Saturday, April 28: Scout Fair.
    Troop meeting plans for May 2007 (PowerPoint)
Sunday, April 29, 3:00-5:00pm: Assistant Scoutmaster meeting, at Mr. Morrow's house.   Saturday, May 5: Aviation Day Camp at Ellington Field.  This will be the last one held in Houston.  Earn your Aviation Merit Badge.
Monday, April 30:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   Wednesday, May 9, 3:30-6:30pm at Oyster Creek Park: Sugar Land's 9th Annual Water Expo.  See Flyer (MS Word doc).  See email invitation for scouts.

 

Monday, April 23:  6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletFinal summer camp payments are due (checks only---no cash).  You should have gotten email telling you how much you owe.  Call Mrs. Bolen if you didn't.  (The travel payments for Camp Rainey Mountain will be due later.)
bulletBring checks to pay for the Bastrop campout and the Shooting weekend.
bulletShooting preparation (mandatory for those going on the Shooting Weekend camping trip)
bulletWilderness survival
bulletScavenger hunt

  

May 4-6 and May 12: Both Horseshoe Bend and River Camp are looking for some troops to help with weekend service to the camp.  Adults and older Scouts only.  Click here for information on how to help.

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Saturday, April 21, 7:00am:
bullet Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track
bullet High-adventure conditioning hike (10-mile hike in Sugar Land)
   See a snapshot of the current ranks of the scouts in Troop 828, as of April, 2007.
    New website for the Tomahawk District

Monday, April 23:  6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletShooting preparation (mandatory for those going on the Shooting Weekend camping trip)
bulletWilderness survival
bulletScavenger hunt

   Thursday, April 19, 7:00pm-8:30pm: Tomahawk District Life-to-Eagle Workshop, at Christ United Methodist Church.
Friday-Sunday, April 27-29: High adventure camping trip at Bastrop.   Saturday, April 28: Scout Fair
    Troop meeting plans for April 2007 (PowerPoint)
Sunday, April 29, 3:00-5:00pm: Assistant Scoutmaster meeting, at Mr. Morrow's house.   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
    Scouts: You can earn money for your scout personal account (to pay for summer camp or other scouting activities) by selling Scout Fair Tickets.
Monday, April 30:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.
Friday-Sunday, May 4-6: Shooting Weekend.    
Saturday, May 5, 7:00am:
bullet Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track
bullet High-adventure conditioning hike
  

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 7-14. 
bullet For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.) 
bullet New: Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html
Monday, May 7:  7:00pm Troop meeting   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Saturday, May 12, 7:00am: High-adventure conditioning hike (10-mile outside of Sugar Land)   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.
Monday, May 14:  7:00pm Troop meeting   Archive of announcements

 

 

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Saturday, April 14: Brookwood Spirit Rally (fund-raiser)   Troop meeting plans for April 2007 (PowerPoint)
Cancelled: Friday-Sunday, April 13-15: Spring Camporee at Camp Bovay.   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
Monday, April 16:  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletShooting preparation (mandatory for those going on the Shooting Weekend camping trip)
bulletWilderness survival
bulletBoards of review
bulletJump the shot
   Scouts: You can earn money for your scout personal account (to pay for summer camp or other scouting activities) by selling Scout Fair Tickets.
Saturday, April 21, 7:00am:
bullet Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track
bullet High-adventure conditioning hike (10-mile hike in Sugar Land)
   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.

Monday, April 23:  6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletShooting preparation (mandatory for those going on the Shooting Weekend camping trip)
bulletWilderness survival
bulletScavenger hunt

  

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 7-14. 
bullet For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.) 
bullet New: Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html
Friday-Sunday, April 27-29: High adventure camping trip at Bastrop.   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, April 30:  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, May 4-6: Shooting Weekend.   Archive of announcements

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Monday, April 2:  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletCamporee preparation
bulletOA Brotherhood information
bulletDodgeball
   New version posted 3/25/07: Troop meeting plans for April 2007 (PowerPoint)
Saturday, April 7, 7:00am:
bullet Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track
bullet High-adventure conditioning hike
   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
    Scouts: You can earn money for your scout personal account (to pay for summer camp or other scouting activities) by selling Scout Fair Tickets.
Monday, April 9:  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletShooting preparation
bulletWilderness survival
bulletHunt the candy
bulletPL's plan camporee menu
   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.
Friday-Sunday, April 13-15: Spring Camporee at Camp Bovay.  

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 7-14. 
bullet For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.) 
bullet New: Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html
Monday, April 16:  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletShooting preparation
bulletWilderness survival
bulletBoards of review
bulletJump the shot
   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Saturday, April 21, 7:00am:
bullet Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track
bullet High-adventure conditioning hike (10-mile hike in Sugar Land)
   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.

Monday, April 23:  6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Troop meeting:
bulletShooting preparation
bulletWilderness survival
bulletScavenger hunt

   Archive of announcements

 

 

 

    Troop meeting plans for April 2007 (PowerPoint)
Monday, March 19: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop meeting: 
bullet Court of Honor
bullet Summer Camp 2007 (Camp Rainey Mountain): Second camp fees payment due - $65 per person, check only.  Last date to cancel with partial refund.
bulletPay for MOHAB high adventure airfare, $452 per person, check only.
bulletPay for Enchanted Rock Campout ($10 per person, check only).
   A Color Guard is needed for the First Colony Little League Opening Ceremonies on Saturday March 24th at 6:00pm.  Mr. Morrow says this will count towards service hours.  To volunteer, call Kyle C. at 281-265-0035.
Tuesday, March 20, 7:00pm-8:30pm: High adventure meeting. 
bullet Attendees: Everyone planning to participate in either MOHAB or Camp Rainey Mountain high-adventure programs
bulletPlace: Parish Library at the church
bulletPlan: 
bulletSet up a training schedule and requirements for participation in the high adventure programs 
bulletReview the split-up of the HA Scouts and Scouters
   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
Friday-Sunday, March 23-25: Enchanted Rock Campout   Congratulations to the newly-elected leaders of the troop:
bullet
SPL William D.
bullet
Scribe Bryan C.
bullet
Quartermaster Phillip B.
bullet
Librarian Cody
bullet
OA Representative Charlie H.
bullet
Chaplain's Aide Louie Z.
bullet
Historian Jarrin L.
Saturday, March 24, 7:00am (for those not camping this weekend): Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track   Scouts: You can earn money for your scout personal account (to pay for summer camp or other scouting activities) by selling Scout Fair Tickets.
Sunday, March 25, 3:00pm (make-up for those who camped this weekend): Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track   Troop meeting plans for March 2007 (PowerPoint)
Monday, March 26:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.
Sunday, April 1, 2:00-5:00pm (new date): Troop and Patrol Leader Training (Junior Leadership Training, or JLT).  All leaders need to come to this important training, which will be held at the troop shed.  

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 8-14. 
bullet For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.) 
bullet New: Download the required MOHAB forms, special medical and talent release: http://www.hike4ever.com/dloads.html
Monday, April 2:  7:00pm Troop meeting   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Saturday, April 7, 7:00am: Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.

Monday, April 9:  7:00pm Troop meeting

   Archive of announcements

 

 

Monday, March 12:  No troop meeting (Spring Break).   Personal Fitness Merit Badge (Eagle-required) starts Saturday, March 10th at 7:00 am at the Clements High School track!  Classes will be held every other Saturday for at least 12 weeks!!
Monday, March 19: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop meeting:  Court of Honor
   Sign up now for National Youth Leadership Training, to be held in June at Camp Strake.  See the requirements and other details here.
Tuesday, March 20, 7:00pm-8:30pm: High adventure meeting. 
bullet Attendees: Everyone planning to participate in either MOHAB or Camp Rainey Mountain high-adventure programs
bulletPlace: Parish Library at the church
bulletPlan: 
bulletSet up a training schedule and requirements for participation in the high adventure programs 
bulletReview the split-up of the HA Scouts and Scouters
   Congratulations to the newly-elected leaders of the troop:
bullet
SPL William D.
bullet
Scribe Bryan C.
bullet
Quartermaster Phillip B.
bullet
Librarian Cody
bullet
OA Representative Charlie H.
bullet
Chaplain's Aide Louie Z.
bullet
Historian Jarrin L.
Friday-Sunday March 23-25: Enchanted Rock Campout   Scouts: You can earn money for your scout personal account (to pay for summer camp or other scouting activities) by selling Scout Fair Tickets.
Saturday March 24, 7:00am (for those not camping this weekend): Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track    
Sunday March 25, 3:00pm (make-up for those who camped this weekend): Personal Fitness Merit Badge at the Clements High School track    
Monday, March 26:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   Troop meeting plans for March 2007 (PowerPoint)
Saturday, March 31: Troop and Patrol Leader Training (Junior Leadership Training)   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.  All scouts must make merit badge and other program decisions by Feb. 19.

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 8-14.  For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.)  Scouts must sign up by Feb. 5.

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS

  

MISCELLANEOUS
Monday, February 26:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   Congratulations to the newly-elected leaders of the troop:
bullet
SPL William D.
bullet
Scribe Bryan C.
bullet
Quartermaster Phillip B.
bullet
Librarian Cody
bullet
OA Representative Charlie H.
bullet
Chaplain's Aide Louie Z.
bullet
Historian Darrin L.
Monday, March 5:  7:00pm Troop meeting: 
bullet Patrol elections
bulletCourt of Honor
   Scouts: You can earn money for your scout personal account (to pay for summer camp or other scouting activities) by selling Scout Fair Tickets.
    Troop meeting plans for March 2007 (PowerPoint)
Monday, March 12:  No troop meeting (Spring Break).   TOMAHAWK DISTRICT Merit Badge Day 2007. March 3, 2007 @ Christ United Methodist Church.
Monday, March 19: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop meeting: 
bullet Boards of Review
bullet Camporee event review (if available)
bullet Place new Scouts in patrols and work on requirements
bullet Breakout for HA hiking discussion
bulletPlan campout menu
  Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.  All scouts must make merit badge and other program decisions by Feb. 19.

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 8-14.  For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.)  Scouts must sign up by Feb. 5.
Friday-Sunday March 23-25: Enchanted Rock Campout   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, March 26:  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.

Saturday, March 31: Troop and Patrol Leader Training

   Archive of announcements

 

 

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS:

  

MISCELLANEOUS:
Monday, February 19: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop meeting (newly-scheduled by committee on 1-29-07).  
bullet Rainey Mountain summer camp Merit Badge or High Adventure Trek selections are due.
bulletBoards of Review
bulletTroop and patrol elections
bulletPersonal gear review for campout
bulletObject hunt: C. Schiller
bulletPlan menu for Bastrop
   Congratulations to Michael Carter, whose Eagle Court of Honor was held February 11.
Friday-Sunday, February 23-25: Two campouts: New Scout Campout February 2007 at Trull Ranch and Wilderness survival/backpacking campout at Bastrop.   Troop meeting plans for February 2007 (PowerPoint)
Monday, February 26:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.  All scouts must make merit badge and other program decisions by Feb. 19.

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 8-14.  For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.)  Scouts must sign up by Feb. 5.
Monday, March 5:  7:00pm Troop meeting.    TOMAHAWK DISTRICT Merit Badge Day 2007. March 3, 2007 @ Christ United Methodist Church.
Monday, March 12:  No troop meeting (Spring Break).   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Monday, March 19: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop meeting.  Boards of Review
   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.

Monday, March 26:  7:00pm Committee meeting.  (No troop meeting.)

   Archive of announcements

 

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS:

  

MISCELLANEOUS:
    Michael Carter's Eagle Court of Honor will be held at 3:30pm on Sunday, February 11, 2007.  Forty Holy Martyrs of Sebaste Antiochian Orthodox Mission, 340 Eldridge Rd., Sugar Land, TX.  Everyone associated with the troop is invited.  Please RSVP to Michael at 281-980-0778.
Monday, February 12:  7:00pm Troop Meeting:
bulletFinal deadline to pay first Summer Camp deposits
bulletNominations for troop positions
bulletFire building instruction - SPL
   Download the latest version of Adobe Reader, to view pdf files.
    Troop meeting plans for February 2007 (PowerPoint)
Monday, February 19: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC Meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop Meeting (newly-scheduled by committee on 1-29-07).  
bullet Rainey Mountain summer camp Merit Badge or High Adventure Trek selections are due.
bulletBoards of Review
bulletTroop and patrol elections
bulletPersonal gear review for campout
bulletObject hunt: C. Schiller
bulletPlan menu for Bastrop
   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.  All scouts must make merit badge and other program decisions by Feb. 19.

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 8-14.  For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.)  Scouts must sign up by Feb. 5.
    TOMAHAWK DISTRICT Merit Badge Day 2007. March 3, 2007 @ Christ United Methodist Church.  Register now!
    BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Friday-Sunday, February 23-25: Two campouts: New Scout Campout at Trull Ranch and Wilderness survival/backpacking campout at Bastrop.   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.

Monday, February 26:  7:00pm Committee Meeting.  (No troop meeting.)

   Archive of announcements

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS:

  

MISCELLANEOUS:
New date: Friday-Sunday, February 2-4: Campout at Goliad State Park.  (Cancelled)    
Monday, February 5: 7:00pm Troop Meeting. 
bullet Bring a check (made out to "BSA Troop 828") to pay for your 2007 BSA Troop 828 registration.  $65 for the first scout in each family,  $55 for each additional sibling scout.  No charge for adults.  No forms required if you are currently registered.
bulletIf you intend to go to Summer Camp, bring a separate check to pay the first Summer Camp deposit of $65 per person (scouts and adults).
   Summer Camp 2007:  Camp Rainey Mountain, in Northeastern Georgia,  June 17 - 23.  Merit badge and rank advancement programs for younger scouts. High-adventure options for older scouts.  All scouts must make merit badge and other program decisions by Feb. 5.

High Adventure backpacking campout at MOHAB (Montana High Adventure Base): July 8-14.  For experienced scouts who have done high-adventure backpacking before.  (Exceptions may be made at the scoutmaster's discretion.)  Scouts must sign up by Feb. 5.
Monday, February 12: 
bullet 6:00pm PLC Meeting. 
bullet 7:00pm Troop Meeting: 
bullet SPL election
bulletFinal deadline to pay first Summer Camp deposit ($65 per person)
   TOMAHAWK DISTRICT Merit Badge Day 2007. March 3, 2007 @ Christ United Methodist Church.  Register now!
Monday, February 19:  7:00pm Troop Meeting (newly-scheduled by committee on 1-29-07).  Merit badge selections for Summer Camp are due.   BSA's Youth Protection Training (YPT) and the Catholic Church's VIRTUS training are required of all registered adults in Troop 828.
Friday-Sunday, February 23-25: Combined campout: New Scout Campout at Trull Ranch and High Adventure backpacking campout at Bastrop.  Details later.   Troop uniform supplies are available.  See Mrs. DeCuir to buy a Troop T-shirt, neckerchief, "828" patch, or hat.

Monday, February 26:  7:00pm Committee Meeting.  (No troop meeting.)

   Archive of announcements

 

 

Sunday, January 28: Deadline to respond to this question: Do you intend to be a member of Troop 828 this year?  Send email to Mrs. Alexander saying whether you intend to or not.   See announcement here.   New feature: Archive of announcements, an occasional snapshot of this table. (Accessible via Troop Resources ---> History. )
Monday, January 29:  6:00pm PLC Meeting.  7:00pm Committee Meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   See the Troop meeting plans for January 2007 (PowerPoint).
New date: Friday-Sunday, February 2-4: Campout at Goliad State Park.   TOMAHAWK DISTRICT Merit Badge Day 2007. March 3, 2007 @ Christ United Methodist Church.  Register now!
Monday, February 5: 7:00pm Troop Meeting.  Bring a check (made out to "BSA Troop 828") to pay for your 2007 registration.  $65 for the first scout in each family,  $55 for each additional sibling scout.  No charge for adults.  No forms required if you are currently registered.   March 12-14: Houston Museum of Natural Science - Environmental Science and Space Exploration & Astronomy Merit Badges during Spring Break.

 

 

Monday, January 22:
bullet6:00pm: PLC Meeting
bullet 7:00pm: Troop Meeting
bullet

Annual registration.  No form is required, only a check for $65 made out to BSA Troop 828 for each registering scout ($55 for each additional sibling scout). No charge for registering adults.  See announcement here.

bullet Early Texas History Video 
bullet Boards of Review
   New feature: Archive of announcements, an occasional snapshot of this table. (Accessible via Troop Resources ---> History. )

 

UPCOMING TROOP EVENTS:

  

MISCELLANEOUS:
    New feature: Archive of announcements, an occasional snapshot of this table. (Accessible via Troop Resources ---> History. )
Monday, January 22:
bullet6:00pm: PLC Meeting
bullet 7:00pm: Troop Meeting: Early Texas History Video.  Boards of Review.
   See the Troop meeting plans for January 2007 (PowerPoint).
Friday-Sunday, January 26-28: Campout at Goliad State Park.   TOMAHAWK DISTRICT Merit Badge Day 2007. March 3, 2007 @ Christ United Methodist Church.  Register now!
Monday, January 29:  Committee Meeting.  (No troop meeting.)   March 12-14: Houston Museum of Natural Science - Environmental Science and Space Exploration & Astronomy Merit Badges during Spring Break.
    Updated 12/14/2006: There is information available on the Merit Badge Opportunities page about Bechtel Engineering Day, Texas A&M Veterinary Science MB, UT-Austin Merit Badge University, two Aviation Merit Badge opportunities, and Summer Camp MB selection, among others.
    Excellent resources to aid in developing youth leaders (Scouts leading Scouts).

 

   Summer Camp 2007:  The Scouts have selected Camp Rainey Mountain for Summer Camp in 2007.  Camp Rainey Mountain is located in Northeastern Georgia.  We have made reservations for the week of June 17 - 23rd.  We need adults to volunteer for the summer camp committee.  Joe Knierien will coordinate the summer camp transportation arrangements for bus or air travel.
   

Service hour opportunity:
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Habitat for Humanity House

 

  

Michael Font, an Eagle Scout in First Colony in Sugar Land, has recently been diagnosed with leukemia, and he needs blood donations.  Michael was the Valedictorian at Elkins High School in spring, 2006.  Here is the Sam Houston Area Council write-up about blood donations for Michael, and here is Michael's mother's blog about his illness.  Please do whatever you can to help.
    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.