Camp card sale ends April 23

Please bring the money for the cards you sold as well as the unsold cards to the Troop meeting this monday night. Remember, half of the money of the sales is yours to put toward paying for campouts.

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The Scoutmasters Minute

Scoutmaster’s Minute

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Scoutmaster’s Minute. The intent of this publication is to bring the Parents and the Troop Committee “up to speed;” with what’s going on in the Troop and PLC. It is my intent to produce a publication at minimum quarterly, if not monthly.
A Scout is Reverent each in his own way.
I wanted to share with you some recent events. As some of you may know, our Troop table tops are getting in rough shape. I went to the Home Depot in Smyrna and asked for a donation of materials to replace the tops. Without batting an eye, the store manager told me to get what was needed. This is a relatively small donation in the grand scheme of things, just under a $100.
Winter Camporee had the best participation in a camping outing since Summer Camp 2011. Just under half the Troop attended the alternate backpack trip.
We have 2 to as many as 5 Cub Scouts coming to our Troop from Pack 1001. We have 5 new scouts from Pack 54. . One has even made the decision to drive from Donelson to attend Troop 422. Four are already registered for Summer Camp. Four new scouts are joining from Pack 432 and also have registered for Summer Camp.
There are a number of other good things going on in Patrols. Scouts are learning to lead and take on responsibility. They are also developing teaching skills. Troop Leadership is developing.
With these events in mind, I can’t help but believe God is blessing our Troop. I pray that our Scouts receive His blessings and learn to walk the straight and narrow. “Scouts are reverent….”. I ask each of you to pray for, or to continue praying for our Scouts. They all face a great number of challenges in our world today. Also remember the adult leaders in the Troop that they continue to set a good example for our Scouts.
In close, thank you all for your dedication to scouting. I look forward to where our journey will take us and hope we all remember to enjoy ourselves along the way.

Yours in Scouting
Scott Nodine

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Beaver Day @ Boxwell

April 13-15 our troop participated in Beaver Day at Camp Boxwell in Gallatin ,Tn. We delivered picnic tables to Stahlman and Craig camp sites. We also mulched the Pirates Cove and Fort at Cub World At the end of the day we had a chance to go on a sail boat, thanks to the Sea Scouts. After dinner we had a campfire and each patrol did skits for each other. In addition we built another campfire and retired several American flags. The weather was good and we came home dirty and tired. David C. , Troop 422 Historian

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Trailer Clean-Up Photos

Photos from the April 7 Trailer Clean-up are now in the photo album.

Link to photos.

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Pre-Swim Test Swim Test – April 17

Hello Troop 422,

Chuck Endsley and I will be conducting a pre-swim test for the Scouts to prepare them for the real swim test on April 28. We will have the pre-swim test at the Murfreesboro Sports Com on April 17 at 7:00. The Murfreesboro Sports Com is located at 2310 Memorial Blvd. and it will be $2.00 per person for admission. The evaluation should end around 8:30.

Call me if you have any questions.

Thanks
Bill Sweeney

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Medical Forms Needed for Summer Camp

Hello Troop,

Summer Camp is just around the corner so it’s that time again to get medical forms updated. Please visit the website and copy the BSA medical form and get your physical completed as soon as you can. These forms are required to attend camp and it’s our new policy for every Scout to have one whether or not you are attending Summer camp or Winter Camp. This applies to all leaders and anyone who plans to stay overnight with the troop. There is no exception to this policy. If you have any questions about the policy or have any other questions, Please email me and I’ll be happy to help! All forms must be turned in by May 21st.

YIS,
Valerie Quinn HRM
Troop 422 Transition Chair

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Backpacking Trip at Long Hunter State Park

The Troop went to Long Hunter State Park for a backpack March 31-April 1. We hiked the volunteer Trail which is roughly 12 miles. We had a great trip and learned a lot along the trail. We look forward to the next one!

Reed W. Troop Scribe

Photos from this past week’s backpacking trip at Long Hunter State Park are in the photo gallery.

Link to Photos

Several Barred Owls joined our campsite and serenaded us most of the night. Click for more info.

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