(updated 05/14/12)
Advancement Session, Tuesday, 15 May, 7:00p-8:30, Scout Room No regular Troop meeting; this evening is set aside to help scouts advance to their next rank(s). Parents are needed to help conduct Boards of Review.
Adult Training, ASM Specific, Part 3, Tuesday, 15 May, 6:30p, SJD
See Adult Training Opportunities for details.
Help with Christian Hill's Eagle Project starting Saturday, May 19th Christian Hill needs and wants your help beginning this Saturday, May 19th as he begins his Eagle Project at his house, 17 West Broad Oaks Houston TX 77056, and continuing through Sunday May 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Scouts do not need to bring any special equipment but do need to dress comfortably for be working outside. Food and beverages will be provided. Let Christian know you will be there to help by sending him an e-mail.
Help with Adam Helfand's Eagle Project, continues this Saturday, May 19th! Adam Helfand needs and want your help s this coming Saturday, May 19th at 9am, to help collect donated clothes and sporting goods in a nearby neighborhood for his Eagle Project in support of orphans. Adam especially needs licensed adult drivers. Please contact Adam by phone at 713-540-6063 or by email adamhelfand@gmail.com
Help with John Zook's Eagle Project, continue Saturday, May 19th! John Zook needs and want your help this coming Saturday, May 12th as he begins his Eagle Project to build building a wheelchair ramp and an elevated walkway for The Life Center of Houston, located at 4516 Old Yale Street. Please contact John at johnzook0@gmail.com for additional details.
Help with Ryan Glover Eagle Project starting Saturday, May 26th Ryan Glover needs and wants your help with his Eagle project on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, from 9am to 2pm each day. Ryan is putting in landscape edging to help prevent soil erosion at nearby St. Luke's Church, 3471 Westheimer Rd. Bring gloves, a hammer, and sun protection (e.g., wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, etc.). Food & drinks will be provided. Contact Ryan with any questions at rglover921@aol.com or 713-232-9787.
PLC/Greenbar Annual Planning Meeting, Sunday, May 20th, 1:30p, Scout Room
Outgoing SPL, New SPL, New ASPLs and Existing and New PLs, at a minimum should attend.
Advancement Session, Tuesday, 22 May, 7:00p-8:30, Scout Room No regular Troop meeting; this evening is set aside to help scouts advance to their next rank(s). Parents are needed to help conduct Boards of Review.
Scouts Should Register Now for National Scout Jamboree set for July 2013. See Troop 55 News for details.
(updated 05/14/12)
Website Advancement Records Updated Individual advancement records available on the Troop website have been updated as of the most recent Court of Honor, 08 May 2011. Progress towards next rank should be reflected in each Scout's Handbook, and may not be reflected in website records until rank is conferred.
Eagle Project Photos Wanted for Facebook Page! Life Scout Ryan Glover is actively seeking Eagle Project photos for posting to the Troop 55 Facebook page. Please limit submissions to no more than 5 photos per project, which should be e-mailed to Ryan.
Summer Camp Medical Forms Due NOW!
Summer camp Medical forms are due to Troop Registrar Jenny Kempner Check-ups must be with one year of the scout's/adult's trip date. Also, be sure the form is signed by your physician and that your insurance information is up to date. Questions? Contact Jenny Kempner
Give to Friends of Scouting! All Troop families have or will receive a pledge card. We need 100% participation. Drop a pledge or donation off during a Troop meeting. Please consider giving generously -- $175 supports your own scout, $350 would provide scouting for someone less fortunate. Please direct all inquiries, including questions regarding premium levels (e.g., $275 donation = fabulous hat) to Troop FOS Chair, ASM Clark Reynolds, and (832)814-1683. Don't wait for a volunteer to contact you.
Youth Training link. There are so many opportunities for youth training, we had to make its' own page! New page >
Adult Training link. There are so many opportunities for adult training, we had to make its' own page! New page >
Merit Badge News
Counselors Wanted: If you are interested in being a Counselor for any of the Merit Badges, please contact Merit Badge Coordinator Donna Glover via email or stop by the sign-up table on a Tuesday evening.
Did you know the Troop has a recommended sequence for Scouts to take merit badge courses? Take a look the Troop Handbook on the Troop website, to see what history has taught us about age-appropriate merit badges.
Troop Honors 25 Graduating Seniors, Eagle Scouts Of the thousands of high school seniors across our area graduating as the Class of 2013 this spring, only 25 share one distinguished accomplishment: they are, or are about to become, Troop 55 Eagle Scouts. Troop 55 congratulates each of the following Eagle Scouts upon their graduation from high school: Darius Altman; Philip Appeddu; Jeff Barnwell; Donald Birnbaum; Parker Brant; Ben Brentin; Sterling Burdine; Barrett Cloud; Carr Cody; Christopher Houk; John Michael Jones; Jack Kempner; John Peter Koinis; Ben Lee; Luis Mejia; Yannis Minetos; Brant Minor; John Mosele; John Naruk; Robby Smith; Clay Spence (Eagle BoR pending); Andrew Stadnyk; Brandon Steele; Daniel Van Arkel-Priest; and Henry Waite.
Need to add or remove your email to/from the mailing list? To make changes, please provide the updated info to Jenny Kempner (Registrar) jbkemp@hal-pc.org or 713-524-0003.