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Good evening troop families.

We are still taking sign-ups for the Climb Nashville trip next month and Winter Camp at Kia Kima. We would like to try a new-to-us function of Scoutbook and see if you can RSVP if your scout is wanting to attend Winter Camp. Please try it out.

Climb Nashville – All attending who plan to climb on the campout must go to the link below to complete the waiver for the Climb Nashville trip:
https://app.rockgympro.com/booking/f/7123c340534341ba86487ff8a29f6ed8 This includes scouts and adults. It does not take long to complete and online is the only way to do the form.

Please see the attached Annual Permission Form for 2020. Please complete these and bring them to the troop meeting at your earliest convenience. It is important that we have these for the new year.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

12/2 – Troop Meeting – Climb Nashville fees due – $45 per person
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities – Phoenix
Instruction:
Climb on Safely with Alex Villem and Johnny
Climbing Equipment with Chuck
Game – What Am I? – Thomas
Scoutmaster Conference – Graham

12/7 – OA Ahoalan Nachpikin 558 Annual Lodge Family Banquet at MUS: https://www.chickasaw.org/oabanquet-19

12/9 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Phoenix
Facilities – Nuclear Bacon
Instruction:
Climbing Commands with Deke and Dan
Climbing Knots – Figure 8 with Matt, Water Knot with Ryan and Safety Knot with Alex Dupuy
Climb Nashville final arrangements

12/13-14 – Climb Nashville Campout

12/16 – Fall Court of Honor and Cookie Competition
Scouts, make your best cookie and bring it in for a chance to win a prize.
Open/Close – Nuclear Bacon
Facilities – Infinity Dragons

12/27-30 – Winter Camp at Kia Kima – Please let me know when you have paid your fees to the troop so I can get the scouts/adults registered for camp.

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

Thomas and Chuck

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Dec 07 – Lodge Annual Family Banquet 6pm @ Memphis University School
Dec 13-14 – Nashville Climbing and State Museum 6pm @ Climb Nashville, Nashville, TN
Dec 16 – Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
Dec 27-30 – KKSR Winter Camp 2pm @ Kia Kima Scout Reservation
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
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Wall Doxey State Park, Holly Springs, MS


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Good morning troop families.

We are still taking sign-ups for the Climb Nashville trip next month and Winter Camp at Kia Kima. We would like to try a new-to-us function of Scoutbook and see if you can RSVP if your scout is wanting to attend Winter Camp. Please try it out.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

11/18 – Patrol Leaders Council – The following troop positions need to attend: Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Troop Scribe, Troop Quartermasters, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guide. Please wear red polos.

11/23 – Ryan F. Eagle Court of Honor: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0848AFA82EAB9-ryan

11/25 – NO Troop Meeting – Happy Thanksgiving week.

12/2 – Troop Meeting

12/7 – OA Ahoalan Nachpikin 558 Annual Lodge Family Banquet at MUS: https://www.chickasaw.org/oabanquet-19

12/9 – Troop Meeting

12/13-14 – Climb Nashville Campout

12/16 – Fall Court of Honor and Cookie Competition

12/27-30 – Winter Camp at Kia Kima

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

Speakers – Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics.

Thomas and Chuck

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Nov 23 – Ryan Finn’s Eagle Court of Honor 3pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
Dec 07 – Lodge Annual Family Banquet 6pm @ Memphis University School
Dec 13-14 – Nashville Climbing and State Museum 6pm @ Climb Nashville, Nashville, TN
Dec 16 – Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
Dec 27-30 – KKSR Winter Camp 2pm @ Kia Kima Scout Reservation
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
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Wall Doxey State Park, Holly Springs, MS

Good morning troop families.

We are still taking sign-ups for the Fort Pillow campout this weekend (still needing drivers/adult campers), the Climb Nashville trip next month and Winter Camp at Kia Kima. We would like to try a new-to-us function of Scoutbook and see if you can RSVP if your scout is wanting to attend Winter Camp. Please try it out.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

11/11 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities: Phoenix
Meeting:
1. Tread Lightly Principles – Edo and Thomas
2. Approved Tread Lightly Activities – Dan and Trey
Guide to Safe Scouting as it relates to Tread Lightly – Chuck
Patrol: Duty rosters for campout and weather plan
Scoutmaster conferences: Chris, Johnny, Harlan

11/5-17 – Campout Fort Pillow State Park

11/18 – Patrol Leaders Council

11/23 – Ryan F. Eagle Court of Honor: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0848AFA82EAB9-ryan

11/25 – Troop Meeting

12/2 – Troop Meeting

12/7 – OA Ahoalan Nachpikin 558 Annual Lodge Family Banquet at MUS: https://www.chickasaw.org/oabanquet-19

12/9 – Troop Meeting

12/13-14 – Climb Nashville Campout

12/16 – Fall Court of Honor and Cookie Competition

12/27-30 – Winter Camp at Kia Kima: See attachment

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

Speakers – Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics.

Thomas and Chuck

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

11/4 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close: Nuclear Bacon
Facilities: Savage Ice Cubes
Meeting: National Leave No Trace Video – Chuck
Plan a Camping Activity:
1. Careful with Fire – Austin and Grant
2. Clean Campout – Alex V. and Deke
3. Conservation related to LNT – Ryan
Patrol: Menus for campout

11/11 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close – Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities: Phoenix
Meeting:
1. Tread Lightly Principles – Edo and Thomas
2. Approved Tread Lightly Activities – Dan and Trey
Guide to Safe Scouting as it relates to Tread Lightly – Chuck
Patrol: Duty rosters for campout and weather plan

11/5-17 – Campout Fort Pillow State Park

11/18 – Patrol Leaders Council

11/25 – Troop Meeting

12/2 – Troop Meeting

12/7 – OA Ahoalan Nachpikin 558 Annual Lodge Family Banquet at MUS

12/9 – Troop Meeting

12/13-14 – Climb Nashville Campout

12/16 – Fall Court of Honor and Cookie Competition

12/27-30 – Winter Camp at Kia Kima

Speakers – Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics.

Thomas and Chuck


Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Nov 15-17 – Fort Pillow State Park Campout 6pm @ Fort Pillow State Park
Nov 23 – Ryan F.’s Eagle Court of Honor 3pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
Dec 07 – Lodge Annual Family Banquet 6pm @ Memphis University School
Dec 13-14 – Nashville Climbing and State Museum 6pm @ Climb Nashville, Nashville, TN
Dec 16 – Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
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
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Wall Doxey State Park, Holly Springs, MS

Good afternoon troop families.

My apologies for this being so delayed this week. Parents, please share this information with your scouts.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

10/28 – Patrol Leaders Council – We will need the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Troop Scribe, Troop Quartermasters and Troop Outdoor Ethics leaders for this meeting. Red polos are the uniform for the meeting. This one will probably be a little shorter than normal since we only have 2 meetings to plan for. I anticipate that it will end between 7:30 and 7:45 PM. Please plan accordingly.

11/2 – International Paper Merit Badge College – sessions may be full at this point.

11/4 – Troop Meeting
Patrol: Menus for campout

11/9 – Diocesan All Scout Retreat at Camp Currier

11/11 – Troop Meeting
Patrol: Duty rosters for campout and weather plan

11/5-17 – Campout Fort Pillow State Park

11/18 – Patrol Leaders Council

11/25 – Troop Meeting

12/2 – Troop Meeting

12/9 – Troop Meeting

Speakers – Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics.

Thomas and Chuck


Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Nov 09 – Diocesan All Scout Retreat 8am @ Camp Currier
Nov 15-17 – Fort Pillow State Park Campout 6pm @ Fort Pillow State Park
Dec 13-14 – Nashville Climbing and State Museum 6pm @ Climb Nashville, Nashville, TN
Dec 16 – Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
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
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Wall Doxey State Park, Holly Springs, MS

by Trey Lamar

Parents, please share this information with your scouts.

The troop leadership has asked that at meetings we will have a basket for cell phones to be dropped as scouts enter the meeting. Cell phone usage has gotten out of hand at the meetings and campouts again, so the leadership wants to try this out to help alleviate the issue. We will let the scouts have their devices back before we do our final circle up so they can contact parents for rides. Parents are always encouraged to arrive by 8:15 so they can hear the announcements. I support the leadership on this decision.

The leadership also approved working to attend summer camp in 2020 at Camp Yocona in Randolph, MS. It is a 90 minute drive from Memphis. To my knowledge, we have not attended camp there before, but I do know troops that have and the camp does come recommended. More information will be forthcoming as they get their 2020 leader’s guide out. We are still looking to attend the week of June 14-20.

*** Popcorn sales order forms were due at yesterday’s meeting. ***

The Shelby Forest work day was a great success and the rangers send a big thank you to our crew for completing more than they had planned!

Campout sign-ups will be finalized tomorrow evening. We are still needing drivers and also need to know adults that are attending so the Geezer Patrol can plan their meals.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

10/21 – Troop Meeting
Open/Close: Phoenix
Facilities: Nuclear Bacon
Instruction Rotations:

1. Photosynthesis with Edo
2. Edible plants with Trey and Dan
3. Discuss growing plants with Ryan
   Patrol: Campout Duty Roster
   Game: Plant Kahoot with Alex L. (Phones will be allowed for this activity)
   Scoutmaster Conferences: Ethan

10/25-27 – Natchez Trace State Park Troop Campout

10/28 – Patrol Leaders Council

11/4 – Troop Meeting
Patrol: Menus for campout

11/9 Diocesan All Scout Retreat at Camp Currier

11/11 – Troop Meeting
Patrol: Duty rosters for campout

Nov 15-17: Campout Fort Pillow State Park

Speakers – Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics.

Thomas and Chuck

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Oct 25-27 – Natchez Trace State Park 6pm @ Natchez Trace State Park
Nov 09 – Diocesan All Scout Retreat 8am @ Camp Currier
Nov 15-17 – Fort Pillow State Park Campout 6pm @ Fort Pillow State Park
Dec 13-14 – Nashville Climbing and State Museum 6pm @ Climb Nashville, Nashville, TN
Dec 16 – Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
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
Mar 27-29 – Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Wall Doxey State Park, Holly Springs, MS

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2019 Issue No. 5 | October 1, 2019
Have Fun at Fall Fellowship 2019!
Join us for a weekend of fun at our lodge Fall Fellowship, October 18-20 at Camp Currier. We work hard and provide service throughout the year, but this is a weekend of fun and games! We will have COPE, Shooting Sports, chapter competitions, and some learning sessions. 

Register today--don't delay! Scouts and Scouters who were newly inducted into the OA in 2019 can register for FREE. 

Other highlights of the weekend will include lodge and chapter officer elections and the annual Vigil Callout. 
Great Induction Weekend Held

We had a great Induction Weekend at Camp Currier on the weekend of September 6-8 under the leadership of Program Chair Paul J. Congratulations to all our new Ordeal and Brotherhood members. We are especially grateful to all of our Elangomats who guided our new members. Thanks to all our members who provided cheerful service to help Camp Currier prepare for the fall season. We are grateful to Ranger Marc B., Staff Adviser Johnny T., our Cook Crew led by Jay C., our ceremonies teams, and the leaders of our lodge executive committee and their advisers who made the weekend such a success. See you at Fall Fellowship! — at Camp Currier. 


Lodge Elections
Elections for our lodge officers--Lodge Chief, Lodge Vice Chief, Lodge Secretary, and Lodge Treasurer--along with chapter officers will be held during the Fall Fellowship. Newly elected officers will begin their term at the Lodge Family Banquet on December 7, 2019 and serve a one year term. Officers must be under 21 years old during their term of office. Candidates must complete and submit a Lodge Officer Application and have the approval of their parents, unit leader, and the Lodge Adviser in order to be a candidate. The Lodge Officer Application is available by clicking here. For more information, contact Lodge Chief Griffin H, Lodge Adviser Jason H, or Staff Adviser Johnny T. 


Recognize a Worthy Arrowman
Every year, members of the Ahoalan-Nachpikin Lodge honor those Arrowmen who have given extraordinary service to the lodge, our camps, and the Chickasaw Council. Arrowmen should nominate those who they feel are worthy of the honors described below. 

The Founders Award. The Founders Award was created to honor and recognize those Arrowmen who have given outstanding service to the lodge. The award is reserved for an Arrowman who demonstrates to fellow Arrowmen that they memorialize in their everyday life the spirit of achievement as described by founder E. Urner G. This award is presented to one youth and one adult. On the lines below, please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe why they are deserving of this award.

James E. West Fellowship Award. This award is presented to recognize a person for their achievements in the lodge. A $1,000 donation is made to the Chickasaw Council Endowment Fund by the lodge on behalf of the recipient. This award is presented to one youth and one adult. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.

Arrowman of the Year. This award is presented to a youth Arrowman for outstanding service to the lodge during the last year. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.

Rookie of the Year Award. This award is presented to a youth member for their demonstration of enthusiastic service to the lodge as a new member. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.

Gilhim Award. This lodge recognition is presented in appreciation to those who stand out in providing a steadfast “encouraging” spirit. In the Lenni Lenape Indian language Gilhim means “to encourage.” This award is presented to adult members. On the lines below please name the nominee(s) and briefly describe whey they are deserving of this award.

Click here for the Award Nomination Form and submit it at the Fall Fellowship check-in.

National Leadership Training Opportunities

National Leadership Seminar (NLS) and Developing Youth Leadership Conference (DYLC) are two of the Order of the Arrow’s premier training programs. NLS is a course for both youth and adults focused on leadership and DYLC is a training experience for adult Arrowmen that explores ways to develop effective youth leadership in your chapter and lodge.

November 8-9 these courses will be offered outside of Nashville at Camp Widjiwagan. If you are interested in participating you can register at this link.

Good evening troop families.

Parents, please share this information with your scouts.

The troop leadership has asked that beginning at tomorrow's meeting we will have a basket for cell phones to be dropped as scouts enter the meeting. Cell phone usage has gotten out of hand at the meetings and campouts again, so the leadership wants to try this out to help alleviate the issue. We will let the scouts have their devices back before we do our final circle up so they can contact parents for rides. Parents are always encouraged to arrive by 8:15 so they can hear the announcements. I support the leadership on this decision.

The leadership also approved working to attend summer camp in 2020 at Camp Yocona in Randolph, MS. It is a 90 minute drive from Memphis. To my knowledge, we have not attended camp there before, but I do know troops that have and the camp does come recommended. More information will be forthcoming as they get their 2020 leader's guide out. We are still looking to attend the week of June 14-20.

Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop:

10/7 - Troop Meeting
Open/Close: Savage Ice Cubes
Facilities: Phoenix
Instruction Rotations:
1. Wild vs. Domestic Animals with Deke
2. Invertebrate, vertebrate and mammal with Christian 
3. Discuss animals you may find on a campout with Grant
Patrol: Campout menu planning
Game: Animal Cracker with Alex D. and Alex V.
Scoutmaster Conferences: Grant, Alex V.

10/12 - Shelby Forest Trail Project - For Philmont crew members to complete their 50 Miler Award and any scouts needing service hours for rank advancement.
IF YOU ARE WANTING TO ASSIST WITH THIS PROJECT, PLEASE SEND IN YOUR NAME SO WE CAN GET OUR HEADCOUNT TO THE SHELBY FOREST CONTACT.
We will meet at the Church at 7 AM to be out to Shelby Forest by 8 AM to meet our contacts and head to the work site. We are going to be helping with a new back country trail and campsites which is at Poplar Tree Lake. We may also do some trail clean up work. Please bring your lunch and plenty of water to take out with you. Also, keep an eye on the forecast for clothing and rain gear. I am awaiting more information on what tools we may need to bring.
Confirmed attendees:
Jack 
Eric
Ryan 
Gabe
Austin 
Patrick
Chris
Alex D.

Chuck 
Mike F.
Shep 
Kip
Jonathan F.
Paul

10/14 - Fall Break - NO MEETING

10/21 - Troop Meeting
Open/Close: Phoenix
Facilities: Nuclear Bacon
Instruction Rotations:
1. Photosynthesis with Edo
2. Edible plants with Trey and Dan
3. Discuss growing plants with Ryan
Patrol: Campout Duty Roster
Game: Plant Kahoot with Alex L. (Phones will be allowed for this activity)
Scoutmaster Conferences: Ethan

10/25-27 - Natchez Trace State Park Troop Campout

10/28 - Patrol Leaders Council

Speakers - Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics.

Thomas and Chuck

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B:

Oct 25-27 - Natchez Trace State Park 6pm @ Natchez Trace State Park
Nov 09 - Diocesan All Scout Retreat 8am @ Camp Currier
Nov 15-17 - Fort Pillow State Park Campout 6pm @ Fort Pillow State Park
Dec 13-14 - Nashville Climbing and State Museum 6pm @ Climb Nashville, Nashville, TN
Dec 16 - Fall Court of Honor 7pm @ Church Fellowship Hall
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
Mar 27-29 - Camporee Prep Campout 6pm @ Wall Doxey State Park, Holly Springs, MS

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.

Posted by Trey L.

Good evening troop families. Here is our upcoming schedule for the troop: 9/30 – Patrol Leaders Council Planning Meeting. Attendees wear your red troop polo. We will be planning October meetings and the campout. We will also be discussing summer camp locations.

10/1 – Popcorn Show & Sell @ Kroger 240 New Byhalia Still need 1800-2000 slots filled – please email danielpconti@gmail.com or call 901-490-9716 10/4 – Popcorn Show & Sell @ Kroger 240 New Byhalia Still need 1800-2000 slots filled – please email danielpconti@gmail.com or call 901-490-9716 10/7 – Troop Meeting Patrol: Campout menu planning Scoutmaster Conferences: Grant, Alex V.

10/12 – Shelby Forest Trail Project – For Philmont crew members to complete their 50 Miler Award and any scouts needing service hours for rank advancement. IF YOU ARE WANTING TO ASSIST WITH THIS PROJECT, PLEASE SEND IN YOUR NAME SO WE CAN GET OUR HEADCOUNT TO THE SHELBY FOREST CONTACT. Confirmed attendees: Jack Eric Ryan Gabe Austin Patrick Chris Chuck Mike F. Shep Kip Jonathan F. Paul

10/14 – Fall Break – NO MEETING

10/21 – Troop Meeting Patrol: Campout Duty Roster Scoutmaster Conferences: Ethan

10/25-27 – Natchez Trace State Park Troop Campout Speakers – Please make sure you are prepared for your topic. Use online resources for your topics and think of ways to incorporate visual elements into your talks such as power-points and graphics. Thomas and Chuck

Upcoming events for Troop 331 B: Oct 25-27 – Natchez Trace State Park 6pm @ Natchez Trace State Park Nov 15-17 – Fort Pillow State Park Campout 6pm @ Fort Pillow State Park