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November 3, 2008 Tales and Trails

2008-11-03 Tales and Trails (PDF) (DOC)

2008 - 2009 Calendar

2008-2009 Calendar (Graphical) V0.9 (PDF) (XLS)

Dinosaur Valley

When: Nov. 7-9
Where: Dinosaur Valley (Actually camping at Lake Whitney)
What: Hiking, Fishing, Swimming
Special Needs: (if wanted) Fishing pole, swim trunks

Planned Itinerary:

Wednesday: Box at 5:30(Patrol Leader and Assistant)

Friday

6:00 PM Meet @ Church
7:00 PM Leave Church

Saturday

Breakfast in Camp
Travel to Dino Valley (1 hr 15 min) -- Poss. Hike, Fish Swim
Back-packing style lunch (No Cooking-See Patrol Leader)
2:30 PM Leave Dino Valley
Time to Fish, Swim, Hike before dark
Dinner in Camp
Camp Fire -- If allowed- Bring Firewood

Sunday

Breakfast in Camp
Clean-up
Church
9:00 AM Leave Whitney for home
Box on the way home
5:00 PM Arrive at Church and Pick up

Directions to Lake Whitney:

Take I-35 and exit at Hillsboro
Take Hwy 22 West to Whitney
Follow Signs to Park
Park is 3 Miles west of Whitney on FM 1244

Suggested Gear List: T1377 Dinosaur Valley State Park 2008 (PDF) (DOC)

See Upcoming Events Recent Events Note to Parents New Trip Practice

Recent Events

See past events of the Troop at the link below:

Past Events of Troop 1377...

Summer Camp Notes:

Pedros:

As part of the Swimming Merit Badge, you need to bring long pants and a long sleeved shirt that can go into the water and be used as flotation devices. Synthetic pants and shirt are recommended.
Pack 1 or 2 sheets for sleeping -- it will be hot. Don't forget your sleeping bag.
Pack EVERYTHING on the summer camp packing list. Download the list from the website.
Don't forget fun things: light sabers, squirt guns, sports equipment, water balloons, frisbees, and other play things.
On the list, you will find the Scout Handbook, sunscreen, insect repellent. Don't forget these things!

Chris Kelly to Speak at Monday's Meeting: June 2, 2008

Chris Kelly -- current Marine, Iraq war veteran, and former Troop 1377 SPL will speak during Monday's meeting.

Eagle CoH -- Andrew Elliott - Sun Jun 1

Andrew Elliott's Eagle ceremony was held on Sun Jun 1 at 2 PM in the KUMC Santuary.

Eagle CoH -- Nick and Nathan V - Sun May 25

Was in KUMC Santuary at 2 PM

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Trip, Fri May 16 - Sun May 18

2008 Schlitterbahn Waterpark Trip (updated 2008-05-14)

Suggested Schlitterbahn Packing List (PDF) (DOC)

Pedro Day 2008

When: Sat May 10, 2007

Starts: 8:55 AM Canterbury Scout Ranch

Ends: 12 PM (noon) Canterbury Scout Ranch

Where:
Map to Canterbury Scout Ranch
Maps and Directions

What to Wear:

Class C Uniform
Troop 1377 yellow shirt
swim suit
closed toe shoes

What to Bring:

Sun Screen
Insect Repellent
Towel
Water Bottle (with water)
Three Ring Notebook
Paper
Pen

Colorado Bend, Fri Apr 25 - Sun Apr 27, 2008

Gather at KUMC: 6 PM Fri Apr 25, 2008
Leave: ASAP
Return to KUMC: 5 PM Sun Apr 27, 2008

Use the same gear list as for Sam Rayburn.
Philmont crews should bring a backpack for training -- all other bring a daypack for day hikes.
This is a state park, so hammocks may not be not allowed.

Links:

Packing List (PDF) (RTF) (same as for Sam Rayburn)
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE -- Colorado Bend State Park!
Map of Colorado Bend State Park -- Texas Parks and Wildlife (PDF)
National Weather Service Forecast

2008 Enchanted Rock

2008 Trip to Enchanted Rock

Upcoming Events

Watch for these special events:

(Click (C) for Calendar details)

(View the Troop 1377 Google Calendar for event details to determine time, places, schedules, food and drink provisions, a list of what to bring, maps, and other particulars.)

Note to Parents

When you drop your Scout to any troop event, please remain in the parking lot area until the bus has boarded everyone.

There are always unforeseeable circumstances such as a Scout forgetting medication, gear, part of the uniform, troop forms, money, etc., that may compromise the participation of the Scout to such event. By being in the immediate vicinity, these problems can be readily solved. Also, the driver usually upon boarding provides last minute information.

Your Scout's safety and well-being is our #1 priority, but we need your help too! We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

New Trip Practice

Gather at 6 PM, Leave ASAP

Bottom line -- be on time! In the case of Enchanted Rock, gather at KUMC no later than 6 PM or risk missing the trip!

To use Scouts' and adults' time to better advantage, Scouts will gather at the 6 PM (or whatever time is required) before trips and other events and leave as soon as possible. The old practice was to plan to leave one hour after Scouts gather for a trip or event. Scouts started showing up late, and the Scouts that did show up on time stood around waiting for the other Scouts.

Starting with the 2007 Enchanted Rock trip, we will gather at 6 PM and leave as soon as possible. Scouts that come later than 6 PM may arrive too late to participate. We may leave as soon as 6:15 PM or 6:30 PM!