Announcements

6/3/12 - Sunday is board of review for rank advancement.
6/3/12 - Summer camp forms and payments due.
6/6/12 - Wednesday Court of Honor.
6/6/12 - Summer Camp Meeting Merit Badges Blue cards are due.

Calendar Planning

Please wear activity uniform (Also known as Class B, or scout T-shirt)
Packing list for summer camp.
Camporee Patches pass out & recommend activities for next year’s camporee.
Deliver fliers for Primary activity to houses in Kleinwood.

Campsite Inspection

Knots and Lashings.
Activity Uniform (‘Class B’) is appropriate dress.
Useful camp gadgets for summer camp, we need a new gadget each day as part of campsite inspections.

CAMPSITE INSPECTION

• United States Flag Is it displayed? Is it displayed properly? 
• Unit Identification Is the unit flag or other appropriate insignia bearing unit numbers easily seen? 
•  Tent Appearance Are tents pitched properly? No tent ropes tied to trees, shelters, or other tents. Are all the tents in the campsite consistent in appearance (either all open or all closed)? 
• Clean Tents Are the tents neat and clean? Is personal gear stored out of the aisles of the tent and food is not in the tent for animals? Are there any clotheslines in the tents? 
• Clean Campsite Area Is the campsite area clean? Is there trash in the campsite? 
• Fireguard Chart The unit’s fireguard chart must be filled out and displayed on the campsite’s bulletin board. 
• Safety Hazards No hazardous objects in the area; tools are stored properly when not in use. 
• First Aid Kit Is the unit first aid kit marked, clearly displayed, and readily accessible for the Scouts? 
• Vehicles No unauthorized vehicles are allowed in the campsite. All authorized vehicles must display a permit. 
• Recycling Aluminum cans and plastic sorted 
• Latrine The latrine must be reasonably clean. Is there adequate paper and soap available? 
• Bonus Points Does the unit have a unique gateway or other camp gadgets that would require Scouts to use their Scoutcraft skills?

Three New Eagles

Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)

Module One—Introduction to Leadership (Know). Conducted within a week of a Scout's acceptance of his new position, this session focuses on what a boy leader must know.                        "The Boy-Led Patrol."

Module Two—How to Fulfill Your Role (Be). This session on how to fulfill the role's responsibilities focuses on what a leader must be.  "Teaching EDGE" method of instruction.

Module Three—What Is Expected of Me? (Do). This session focuses on what a leader must do. Topics include a review of the troop leader position descriptions, motivating Scouts to lead, what constitutes success in the boy's leadership role, and a coaching session with the Scoutmaster.

Brazos Bend State park

We camped April 5-7 2012, Brazos Bend State park, it was yummy, my favorite animal to see was some deer. And the Alligators were... alright. My favorite food there was the cornbread. I loved the hiking...and no one snored...except there was a faint noise coming from Balint's, and Brother Wheldon's tents. And pack light.

Camping Plan

HOMEWORK:

Every boy needs to present self and pack (or bag) for the campout.  Please bring your personal packing list (Camping MB 7a) so we can compare pack against the list. 

9b requires a 4 mile backpacking trip.  Boys that did not attend our Lonestar Trail Backpacking campout last fall can pass off this requirement.  Be sure to have access to a backpack.  Those boys will be carrying our water, food and cooking equipment for lunch during the hike.

All boys need to prepare a duty roster for camping MB 4a.

Here are the patrols for duty roster:
  Patrol A                          Patrol B

  Jacob D                           Balint M

  Nick T                              Jacob H

  Conner P                       Jacob M

  Erik A                              Ruggy H

  Spencer N                    Davis H

  Tony A                           Tucker E