Cancelled
Feb 08
Posted: under Announcement.
Tonight’s meeting has been cancelled.
TROOP 96
Huntsville, Alabama
TROOP 96
Hikes
Jan 28
Posted: under Event.
Hike Ratings General Note: Saturday outings may take all day and last into early evening. The Sierra Club encourages carpooling to save fuel, but please be prepared to drive your own car on club outings. Easy-Less than 5 miles, no serious elevation changes, no trail obstacles. Moderate-5 to 10 miles, some elevation changes or rough trail (rock hopping), or trail obstacles such as creek crossings. Strenuous- Over 10 miles, substantial elevation change (1000 ft or more), trail may be rocky, obstructed or nonexistent. Exploratory - any event where the leader has not experienced the event, may fit any class above.
Saturday, 30 Jan – Fagan Spring Hike. Moderate. Meet at Cleermont Trail Head at 9:00am for a hike on the Wild Flower Trail at the Land Trust. Hike is 1/2 day or less to see geology, Fagan Spring, and get in shape for the Spring hiking season. Bring water and sturdy hiking boots. Call Doug Horacek at 772-6788 for more information.
Saturday, 30 Jan - The Ups and Downs of Guntersville State Park. Moderate. 8 miles. Enjoy views of the lake while getting a good work-out on this series of trails. Meet at the gas station by Wal-Mart (11610 S. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville) at 8:30am. Bring good hiking shoes (the trails can be slippery), a walking stick, snacks, lunch, and water. Contact Sandy Kiplinger, sandykip@juno.com.
Tuesday, 2 Feb, 6:00pm - Downtown Evening Hike. Easy. Meet in Land Trust parking lot at 907 Franklin St. Michael Stewart, 656-5836
Sunday, 7 Feb - Hayes Preserve Hike. Easy. This brisk walk will traverse the trails and greenway in the area. Join us for some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Hike is approximately 5 miles and the route taken will depend upon the weather. At 2:00pm, meet at the greenway parking area behind the Publix in Hampton Cove. For directions or questions please contact Michael Stewart at 256-656-5836 or athikerstew@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, 9 Feb , 6:00pm - Downtown Evening Hike. Easy. Meet in Land Trust parking lot at 907 Franklin St. Nancy Dudney, 882-9408
Saturday, 13 Feb– Fiery Gizzard hike. Strenuous. Perhaps one of the most diverse and beautiful trails in Tennessee, the terrain is steep and extremely rocky. We will follow the Fiery Gizzard, passing the 500-year-old hemlock, Blue Hole Falls, Sycamore Falls, and the Fruit Bowl rock formation, before beginning our arduous climb to Raven Point, a spectacular overlook, and return via the Doghole Trail. The hike is about ten miles and definitely strenuous. Bring lunch and water and we will dine afterwards at a local restaurant. Meet at 8:00am at the Publix on Winchester Road. For more information contact Tom Burley, 883-4267 or tdburleyhiker@bellsouth.net
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 6:00pm - Downtown Evening Hike. Easy. Meet in Land Trust parking lot at 907 Franklin St. Ken Shrider, 772-9442
Saturday, 30 Feb - Keith Trail hike. Moderate. Stone Cuts, Logan Point Super Cuts, and the Sinks trail twice. Meet at 10:00am at the Hikers parking lot across from the Rangers Station at Monte Sano State Park. Bring snack, water, sturdy hiking boots, and come for a day of fun and adventure. This will help get you in shape for longer walks. Will last 3/4 of a day. Call Doug Horacek at 772-6788 for more information.
Tuesday, 23 Feb, 6:00pm - Downtown Evening Hike. Easy. Meet in Land Trust parking lot at 907 Franklin St. Alan Greene, 534-7849
Historical Merit Badges
Jan 25
Posted: under Announcement.
The following 4 Historical Merit Badges can be earned only during calendar year 2010, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.The basics of the 2010 Historical Merit Badge program include:
- The merit badges will closely resemble the original designs of the merit badges with the exception of the borders. The borders will be embroidered with a shiny gold thread that will be immediately identifiable as a 2010 Historical Merit Badge.
- The original merit badge requirements will be used wherever possible. Exceptions will be made when current safety or social standards dictate. Adaptations can also be made for special needs Scouts.
- The merit badges will count for towards a boy’s rank advancement.
- Work on the badges is not to commence prior to January 1, 2010 and is to be finished no later than December 31, 2010.
- The Supply Division will not create or reprint pamphlets for the merit badges. Any and all material will be posted to a special section of the 100th Anniversary web site that can be accessed by the interested boys and their merit badge counselors.
Troop 96 News
Jan 08
Posted: under Announcement, Event.
The planning session for the upcoming year will be held Saturday,
January 9, Epworth Methodist Church starting at 8 a.m. (weather
permitting). Input on activities and planned outings can be made by
contacting Ben S, Senior Patrol Leader, Mrs. Breeden or postings on the
website. Attendance is mandatory for all Scouts holding positions
(quartermaster, librarian, etc) including patrol leaders. First item of
business Saturday will be sealing tents because they need to be
waterproof for the next outing.
Thanks to Dennis Rideout for showing the Scouts the ropes Monday night.
As part of the pioneering theme, they learned the back splice, splicing
and the eye splice. Levi and Micah are working up the details for the
pioneering weekend scheduled for Jan 22-24 at the Hicks. Permission
slips are due by January 18. The troop will be eating as one group with
costs split between the number of Scouts attending. The Scouts are
working on the menu.
If it rains or snows, the campout may be postponed because the road is
inaccessible. Scouts are also reminded to wear bright colors because
hunting season is still going on. No one is supposed to be hunting on
the Hicks’ property that weekend, but we would rather be safe.
The first camp installment of $90 is due January 11.
The next outing will be the wilderness survival weekend set for February
19-21, Camp Westmoreland. The events will include shelter building,
orienteering, and survival.
Camporee has been set for April 30 - May 2, Camp Westmoreland.
As part of the Hayes Preserve Earth Day, Troop 96 has been setting up a
Leave No Trace campsite. This provides an opportunity for the new
Scouts to camp and earn service hours helping set up and clean up. We
are invited back to the celebration on April 17.
If anyone needs to be deleted from the email list or has an address change,
please let Mrs Breeden know.
Important Dates!
Dec 18
Posted: under Urgent!.
Tags: Court of Honor, Dues, Summer Camp
Monday night (yes - the 21st) is Court of Honor. In accordance with the Troop By-Laws (which you received last week) the boys are required to attend all Courts of Honor - if they are not going to be there - we need to know. All parents are requested to attend. Each Scout has a snack assignment - ask your Scout what he is supposed to bring.
DUES - Monday is the last day to pay or your Scout will not be included in the Troop for 2010 - if you are not going to stay in the Troop - we need to know ASAP and would like to know why. All parents will be called this week end that have not already sent in the dues. Registration form is attached
2010 Summer Camp - We are scheduled to go to Camp Daniel Bone in North Carolina the week of June 20-26. We have a limited number of slots and will take Scouts on a first come basis.
The Base Camp fee is $270. A deposit of $90 will be required no later than Jan 11. Full details and registration forms will be provided at Court of Honor.