Eagles Nest · Eagles Nest SCOUTMASTER NOTES November, 2009 . What a great outdoor season we have...
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We’re getting ready to close out the fall in a big way. The 2010 Fowl Fest is upon us. For
those new to Troop One, the Fowl Fest is our ONLY fundraiser during the year. Scouts
are required to sell sponsorships. 10% of these sales go towards their high adventure
accounts. We want to go above and beyond this year and sell more than ever. As we all
know Troop 1 offers a ton of great opportunities for our Scouts throughout the year and
the Fowl Fest success is crucial to keep these activities going. We will be discussing the
details during all the coming meetings. I encourage all the parents to lend a hand too. I
would like for everyone to keep this event in your mind and start thinking about possi-
ble sponsors.
I’d like to personally congratulate John Blackman on attaining his rank of Eagle! Also,
congratulations to our new senior patrol leader, Charles Mercer and three assistant pa-
trol leaders: Seth Hilderbran, JC Price, and Will Coker.
We’re coming off a great rock climbing trip a few weeks ago at Crowder’s Mountain.
This was an activity not many of us parents were ever exposed to growing up and just
another great example of the once in a lifetime experiences Troop 1 brings to its scouts.
We will be doing some backpacking this month at Graveyard Fields in Pisgah. Since we
had a little setback at Congaree, this will be the first time the second years will be back-
packing.
We elected patrol leaders at October 27th meeting and I was pleased to see a lot of you,
who have never lead, step up and take on positions of responsibility. To those who have
not done this yet, please think about this over the coming months and make the effort to
get one of these positions. Leading is natural to all of you and the Scout Oath and Law
lay out what needs to be done to be successful leaders.
Let’s get ready for a great finish to the fall and a monumental 2009 Fowl Fest!
Chad
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SCOUTMASTER NOTES
November, 2009
What a great outdoor season we have had so far! We started with
white water rafting on the Nantahala. Next, we had a blast on our
trip to Lake Summit. Mr. Gage is quite the host! Lastly, we were
able to put all of our seemingly boundless energy to good use on our
rock climbing trip. These trips have also been a great way to earn
some extra merit badges. On a special note, I have also been
impressed at how the first year scouts have stepped up and mixed right
in there with the rest of the troop. Good job!
Most recently, I was very proud of every scout who attended the rock
climbing weekend and also to see them accomplish what they did. Every
scout on the trip did their very best to literally climb and rappel
this 90 degree (at best) mountain face in front of them. This feat
was not for the faint of heart. We had some who started off a climb
thinking that they could only make it part of the way only to later
realize that, with some positive peer pressure, they could and would
actually make it all the way to the top. We should also thank
Kimberly Sanchez for getting us all fully primed and ready for the
real deal.
However, we are not finished. Next on the agenda is our mountain
backpacking trip, which is scheduled for November 13-15. This will be
a great opportunity take in some more great scenery and to find out
how to really enjoy the outdoors. We will have a chance to actually
use some of our cool outdoor toys.
After a little break get ready for some more adventure in 2010. Keep
an eye out for details of the ski trip in early December and remember
to sell those BBQ tickets this month so that mom and dad will be much
happier when it comes time to actually pay for the ski trip! We will be
going to Beech Mountain on January 22-24. After that trip get ready
for Caving in February, Backpacking in March, and still other spring
trips.
Jay Walpole
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Important Fowl Fest Facts The 19th Annual Troop 1 BBQ Fowl Fest will take place on Saturday,
November 21. Scouts are responsible for ALL tickets issued to them-DO NOT
LOSE THEM! The Fowl Fest is our only fundraiser. It is very important for
Scouts to make selling tickets a priority. Chickens will again be seasoned by a
tasty rub. Sauce will be served on the side along with baked beans, cole slaw, a
roll, and a delicious cookie.
This year, tickets will be distributed and money collected by one adult only.
This will avoid questions about how many tickets a scout has been given or has
sold. Scouts earn $3 per ticket for the first 25 tickets sold, $4 per ticket there
after.
All Scouts must attend and bring a parent to help during their shift on
Saturday, November 21. The troop will be split into 3 shifts. The first shift will
be from 4:30am –9:30 am. The second shift will be from 6:30-11:30am, and the
third shift will be from 9:30 am –2:30p,. If you have a MAJOR conflict on
Saturday and cannot attend, there will be a mini- shift which will work on
Friday afternoon from 5:00-9:00pm helping with preparations.
Sunday tickets sales at the Advent started October 25th. When selling tickets at
the church, please remember to act maturely and responsibly. There will be a
table stationed outside in front of the Church. If you want to participate, you
may do so from the table only, before and after all three scheduled services.
Ticket sales will be split between Scouts selling from the table. Your Class A
uniform is expected and required during table sales.
Your 2009 BBQ Chairs are: Calhoun Kennedy and Jerry Setzer.
Questions:
Contact Mr. Setzer at 583-3215 or email [email protected] or Mr.
Kennedy at 621-3049 or email to [email protected].
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Ben Yurgiewicz Eagle Project
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Boy Scouts of America - Troop 1
Church of The Advent
2009 Fowl Fest Sponsorship Form
Company Name: ___________________________________________________
Company Contact: _________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ Zip: _________________________
Phone # _________________________________
Sponsorship Level (please circle):
$150 – Scout
$250 – Tenderfoot
$500 – Star
$750 – Life
$1000 + Eagle
Please make checks payable to Troop 1 BSA and mail to 110 Beechwood Drive,
Spartanburg, SC 29307.
If you would like to be contacted about placing an order for your family, group, or
business on Saturday, November 21, please let us know! We will deliver!!!!!
Contact Calhoun Kennedy at 621.3049 or via e-mail at [email protected] if
you have questions or would like to place an order for delivery!
November /December Birthdays
November
Lyles, Ethan 11/06
James, Chad 11/08
December
Kennedy, Harrison 12/05
Bradley, Will 12/09
Oates, Monty 12/13
Shelley, Jake 12/18
Johnson, Thomas 12/19
Cope, Julian 12/26