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Open merit badges – Scouts that have open merit badges please make the effort to finish those requirements that do not require a visit, camping outing or community service while we are to stay at home during the pandemic. I would love to see more of these closed out so you can earn that merit badge and be recognized at the next court of honor scheduled for June 8th.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – (7/19/2020 -7/25/2020) Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting. I have attached a listing of all scouts who are registered for summer camp.

Upcoming meeting agendas:

May 18 Memorial Day
Opening: Thomas H.
Law: Ian M.
Oath: Thomas H.
Outdoor Code: Alex D.
Prayer: Patrick J.
Memorial Day: Carter
Memorial Day Game: Thomas
Patrol Breakout/Patrol Game

June 1 Summer Camp Debriefing and Trivia With Mr. Martin
Opening: Thomas H
Oath: Miller U
Law: Alex D
Outdoor Code: Carter E
Prayer: Patrick J
Summer Camp Briefing and Trivia with Mr. Martin
Patrol Breakouts/Patrol Game

Thanks,
Thomas & Brandon


Topic: Troop 331 Meeting
Time: May 18, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Mon, until Jun 15, 2020, 5 occurrence(s)
May 18, 2020 07:00 PM
May 25, 2020 07:00 PM
Jun 1, 2020 07:00 PM
Jun 8, 2020 07:00 PM
Jun 15, 2020 07:00 PM

Good evening troop families,
Our next virtual meeting will be Monday 4/20 @ 7pm. We have had some more time to educate ourselves on how to use Zoom more efficiently for our troop meetings. Once we begin the meeting we will mute everyone except for the speaker. If you wish to ask a question Zoom has a function that allows you to raise your hand during a meeting so you can be called upon.

To raise your hand in Zoom – Click on participants on your device and then click on raise hand. The hosts will see that you raised your hand and will be able to unmute you to ask your question. On a PC or a MAC there is a keyboard shortcut to raise your hand. We will go over this at the beginning of the meeting.
PC – ALT + Y
MAC – Option + Y

Open merit badges – Scouts that have open merit badges please make the effort to finish those requirements that do not require a visit, camping outing or community service while we are to stay at home during the pandemic. I would love to see more of these closed out so you can earn that merit badge and be recognized at the next court of honor. The open merit badge list from 3/19/2020 is attached.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – (6/14/2020 – 6/20/2020) Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting.

4/20/2020 – Troop Meeting 7pm

Scout Oath – Grant Henderson
Scout Law – Jonathan Clements
Outdoor Code – Carter Emerson
Prayer – Patrick Jaggers

Online etiquette discussion & game – Carter Emerson
Patrol Breakouts – Create a game

Thomas & Brandon


Scouts! In keeping with Youth Protection’s no one-on-one contact rules, please remember to CC your parents when replying to this message.
Adults! In keeping with Youth Protection’s no one-on-one contact rules, please remember to CC any Scout’s parents if you include a Scout in a reply.

Good Evening Troop Families,

I apologize for the tardiness of the weekly email . Camporee Prep campout Big Hill Pond – We have started sign ups for this outing. Please feel free to use scoutbook to indicate if you are attending or not.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting.

This month’s theme – Scout Skills

3/2 – Troop Meeting 7pm
Facilities – Nuclear Bacon
Open / Close – Phoenix

Meeting Theme – Knots & Lashes
Bowline – Carter
Sheet Bend – Ian & Gabe
Round Lashing – Dan & Austin
Square Lashing – Jordan & Trey
Game – Bowline Rescue

3/9 – Troop Meeting 7pm
Facilities – Dragon
Open / Close – Nuclear Bacon
OA Election
Meeting Theme – First Aid
Heart Attack – Austin & Gabe
Broken Arm – Carter & Thomas
Make a Stretcher – Miller & Ian
Begin Menu Planning for March camping trip
Game – Stretcher Relay

3/16 – No meeting Spring Break

3/23 – Troop Meeting 7pm
Facilities – Savage Ice Cubes
Open / Close – Dragon
Meeting Theme – Cooking & Orienteering
Cooking – Carter, Thomas & Trey – Pancakes & Grilled Cheese
Orienteering – Alex D., Jordan & Dan
Game – Weather rock race

3/30 – PLC Meeting 7pm

Thomas & Brandon


Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Mar 7 – Composite Materials Merit Badge
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Big Hill Pond State Park
Apr 17-19 – Eastern District Camporee 6pm @ Camp Currier

Good Evening Troop Families,

Camporee Prep campout Big Hill Pond – We have started sign ups for this outing. Please feel free to use scoutbook to indicate if you are attending or not.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting.

2/24 – PLC Meeting – 7pm
SPL
ASPL’s
Troop Scribe
Troop Guide
New Patrol leaders (Dragons – Gabe B., Phoenix – Carter E., Nuclear Bacon – Dan D., Savage Ice Cubes – Miller U.)

Thomas H> and Brandon

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Feb 29 – Troop 457 Merit Badge College 7:30am @ St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Big Hill Pond State Park
Apr 17-19 – Eastern District Camporee 6pm @ Camp Currier

Good Evening Troop Families,

Permission Forms – Attached to this email is a list of those who we show as not turning in a 2020 permission form yet. Please fill out the included form and bring it to the meeting on Monday night. You will not be able to attend any outing without completing the permission form.

Ski trip information – Attached is the document that Mr. Lamar sent out to the troop this past week.

Troop 457 Merit Badge College – We are still taking requests for those Scouts that wish to register for this event. Please note the minimum age requirements for each merit badge and note if the class is an AM or PM class. http://www.meritbadge.info/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?ID=83790DE1-663B-4EEA-8EE3-55C535AD7A96 If you would like to attend I will need to know no later than Wednesday this week.

*If you have multiple merit badges open the troop asks that you complete the ones you have open before starting any new merit badge. If they are closed out by the troop you will have to start the merit badge over again. Please work on finishing the merit badges you have open.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting.

Please wear your full class A uniform to the meeting! Part of your uniform is your book as well. I would like to visit shortly with all scouts whose current rank is second class or scout at tomorrow night’s meeting to ensure that scoutbook has everything that is signed off in your book.


2/17 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities – Phoenix
Ski equipment presentation – Mr. Robinson
Patrol leader elections

2/24 – PLC Meeting

Thomas and Brandon


Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Feb 22-23 – Annual Ski Trip 5am @ Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Eureka, MO
Feb 29 – Troop 457 Merit Badge College 7:30am @ St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Mar 6 – Composite Materials merit badge @ 8am
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Big Hill Pond State Park


Scouts! In keeping with Youth Protection’s no one-on-one contact rules, please remember to CC your parents when replying to this message.
Adults! In keeping with Youth Protection’s no one-on-one contact rules, please remember to CC any Scout’s parents if you include a Scout in a reply.

This message was sent to : Jay Benson, Brandon Henderson, Cathy Martin, Chuck Martin, Curtis Potter, Kip Robinson, Jason Beaver, Sherry Beaver, Patrick Clements, Dan Conti, Brandy Davis, Charissa Derieg, Thomas Derieg, Lindsay Dolan, Cary Duncan, Lori Duncan, Cedric Dupuy, Rebecca Dupuy, Shoan Edwards, Kent Emerson, Tiffanie Emerson, Mike Finn, Nichole Finn, Rell Fowler, Tyrell Fowler, Kari Gomez, Paul Gomez, Jennifer Gooch, Elaine Gumbert, Gregg Gumbert, Chad Harley, Lyn Harley, Kelly Henderson, Wes Housman, Wes Housman, Andrew Humphreys, Eric Jonkman, Jamie Jonkman, Dale Lamar, Valerie Lamar, Joseph Laszacs, JJ Mercer, Mickki Murray, Charles Nesler, Jr Nesler, Vijayakomar Pujyam, Rino Santopuoli, Dani Shirley, Shep Shirley, John Tonahill, Mary Urrutia, Chuck Utterback, Lauren Utterback, Gary Vande Linde, Gary Vande Linde, Wendy Vande Linde, Linda Villem, Paul Villem, Jessica Whitehead, Amanda Whitehorn, Paul Whitehorn, Darrin Yoder, Devyn D., Alexander D., Ryan F., Graham G., Grant H., Thomas H., Alex L., Mickki M., Jack S., Miller U., Harlan W.

Permission Forms – Attached to this email is a list of those who we show as not turning in a 2020 permission form yet. Please fill out the included form and bring it to the meeting on Monday night.

Troop 457 Merit Badge College – We are still taking requests for those Scouts that wish to register for this event. Please note the minimum age requirements for each merit badge and note if the class is an AM or PM class. http://www.meritbadge.info/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?ID=83790DE1-663B-4EEA-8EE3-55C535AD7A96

*If you have multiple merit badges open the troop asks that you complete the ones you have open before starting any new merit badge. If they are closed out by the troop you will have to start the merit badge over again. Please work on finishing the merit badges you have open.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting.

Please wear your full class A uniform to the meeting! Part of your uniform is your book as well. I would like to visit shortly with all scouts whose current rank is second class or scout at tomorrow night’s meeting.

2/10 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close Infinity Dragons
Facilities – Savage Ice Cubes
Meeting
Leadership position review – prepare for upcoming elections
Slalom Hop Relay Game

Scoutmaster conference – Christian S.

2/17 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities – Phoenix
Ski equipment presentation – Mr. Robinson
Patrol leader elections

2/24 – PLC Meeting

Thomas and Brandon

Good afternoon troop families,

Permission Forms – If you have not filled out and turned in your 2020 permission forms please do so. The attached PDF file is editable just print it out and sign it. This form is needed every year to go on outings with the troop.

Troop 457 Merit Badge College – We are still taking requests for those Scouts that wish to register for this event. Please note the minimum age requirements for each merit badge and note if the class is an AM or PM class. http://www.meritbadge.info/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?ID=83790DE1-663B-4EEA-8EE3-55C535AD7A96

*If you have multiple merit badges open the troop asks that you complete the ones you have open before starting any new merit badge. If they are closed out by the troop you will have to start the merit badge over again. Please work on finishing the merit badges you have open.

Camp Yocona Summer Camp – Merit badge registration has started for this year’s summer camp. There are two attachments on this email about summer camp merit badge opportunities. One lists the merit badges the camp is offering (note some are be offered together like Art AND Sculpture, Basketry AND Leatherwork meaning you can earn two during one session for the week) this summer and the last page lists the schedule of when each merit badge is being offered. There is a form attached for you to list your first, second and third merit badges the scout would like to take for each of the five sessions. If there are any questions feel free to email Brandon Henderson or ask at a meeting.

2/3 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Infinity Dragons
Facilities – Nuclear Bacon
Meeting
Dress & first aid for a winter outing – Dan and Grant
Rental ski equipment – Alex V.
Review upcoming ski trip details
Patrol breakouts

Scoutmaster conference – Ian M.

2/9 – Scout Sunday at Incarnation 10:30am mass – Wear your class A uniform to mass.

2/10 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close Infinity Dragons
Facilities – Savage Ice Cubes
Meeting
Leadership position review – prepare for upcoming elections
Slalom Hop Relay Game

2/17 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities – Phoenix
Ski equipment presentation – Mr. Kip R
Patrol leader elections

2/24 – PLC Meeting

Thomas and Brandon

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Feb 7- 9 – OA Lodge 558 LOAC @ Camp Currier
Feb 22 – Annual Ski Trip @ Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Eureka, MO
Feb 29 – Troop 457 Merit Badge College @ St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Mar 27- 29 – Campout @ Big Hill Pond
Apr 17- 19 – Eastern district camporee @ Camp Currier

Good evening troop families,

During the meeting this past Monday night the troop voted to switch our January and February outings. This was due to the unseasonably warm temperatures in the St. Louis area which has halted operations at Hidden Valley because they cannot make snow for the ski slopes at this time. We will now be going to the Huntsville Space Center on Saturday January 25th.

This day trip will be open to all family members and the cost will be $25 a person which will include lunch as well as other items at the center for the day. The details of the day will be discussed at the meeting.

Thomas H. Eagle Project Workday is scheduled for January 18th beginning at 8 am. This is an excellent opportunity for those who need service hours to get that requirement as well as help a fellow scout achieve his Eagle Project!

Dues – If you have not paid your dues for 2020 yet please do so ASAP. The fee for Scouts is $100 1st son / $88 2nd Son / $76 3rd Son and $40 for chartered Adults.

Permission Forms – If you have not filled out and turned in your 2020 permission forms please do so. The attached PDF file is editable just print it out and sign it. This form is needed every year to go on outings with the troop.

Troop 457 Merit Badge College – We are still taking requests for those Scouts that wish to register for this event. Please note the minimum age requirements for each merit badge and note if the class is an AM or PM class. http://www.meritbadge.info/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?ID=83790DE1-663B-4EEA-8EE3-55C535AD7A96

I would like to meet with the ASPL’s and SPL fifteen minutes prior to the meeting tomorrow night. After the meeting I would like to have a mini PLC meeting to discuss the topics for the meeting on 1/20.

1/13 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities – Phoenix
Meeting – Huntsville Space Center trip information / What is Science / Three branches of science / Astronauts who were also scouts / “ology” game

1/20 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Phoenix
Facilities – Nuclear Bacon
Meeting – Scientific Method / Difference between hypothesis, theory and law / Chemistry experiment

1/25 – Huntsville Space Center @ Huntsville, AL

1/27 – Patrol Leader’s Council meeting

Thomas and Brandon

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Jan 25 – US Space and Rocket Center @ US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL
Feb 1 – University of Scouting @ Getwell Church, Southaven, MS
Feb 1 – Composite Materials merit badge @ Memphis FedEx Hangar Memphis Airport
Feb 22 – Annual Ski Trip @ Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Eureka, MO
Feb 29 – Troop 457 Merit Badge College @ St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Good evening troop families, If you have not filled out and turned in your 2020 permission forms please do so. The attached PDF file is editable just print it out and sign it. This form is needed every year to go on outings with the troop. I have already had some scouts send me the merit badges they would like to take at Troop 457’s 2020 merit badge college. Here is the link to see what merit badges they have available http://www.meritbadge.info/mbn/EventDetails.aspx?ID=83790DE1-663B-4EEA-8EE3-55C535AD7A96. Please let me know what merit badges you would like to take. 1/6 – Troop Meeting Open/Close – Infinity Dragons Facilities – Savage Ice Cubes This meeting will be to discuss the ski trip to St. Louis and all the arrangements. Parents are highly encouraged to attend to receive all the details of the trip. 1/13 – Troop Meeting Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes Facilities – Phoenix Meeting – Ski/park etiquette, park details, what will the day entail. 1/20 – Troop Meeting Open/Close – Phoenix Facilities – Nuclear Bacon Meeting – Ski equipment with Mr. Robinson 1/26-27 – Ski trip to Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Wildwood, Mo. 1/28 – Patrol Leader’s Council meeting Thomas and Brandon Upcoming events for Troop 331 B: Jan 25-26 – Annual Ski Trip 5am @ Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Eureka, MO Feb 22 – US Space and Rocket Center 5am @ US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL Feb 29 – Troop 457 Merit Badge College 6am @ St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Good evening troop families.

Don’t forget our Court of Honor tomorrow evening. All the family is invited to attend and help us celebrate our scout’s accomplishments.. Don’t forget the scout cookie contest. There will be a prize for the best tasting cookie and for the best looking/most festive cookie. Mom and dad, you can make cookies as well.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

12/16 – Fall Court of Honor and Cookie Competition
Open/Close – Nuclear Bacon
Facilities – Infinity Dragons

12/27-30 – Winter Camp at Kia Kima

1/4/20 – Chickasaw Council Merit Badge College @ Delta State University: https://www.chickasaw.org/deltambc2020

1/6 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Infinity Dragons
Facilities – Savage Ice Cubes
This meeting will be to discuss the ski trip to St. Louis and all the arrangements. Parents are highly encouraged to attend to receive all the details of the trip.

1/13 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities – Phoenix
Meeting – Ski/park etiquette, park details, what will the day entail.

1/20 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Phoenix
Facilities – Nuclear Bacon
Meeting – Ski equipment with Mr. Robinson

1/26-27 – Ski trip to Hidden Valley Ski Resort in Wildwood, Mo.

1/28 – Patrol Leader’s Council meeting

Thomas and Chuck


Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Dec 16 – Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
Dec 27-30 – KKSR Winter Camp 2pm @ Kia Kima Scout Reservation
Jan 04 – Chickasaw Council Merit Badge College 6am @ Delta State University
Jan 25-26 – Annual Ski Trip 5am @ Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Eureka, MO
Feb 22 – US Space and Rocket Center 5am @ US Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL