(updated 02/05/12)
Troop Meeting, Tuesday, 07 February, 7p, Scout Room Be there in uniform (Scout shirt and Scout pants).
Sign up Now for our February 17-19th Campout at Enchanted Rock State Park!
Follow this link. Sign-ups end Monday, February 13th at 5p.
First Class Trail Advancement Session, Sunday 12 February, 3-5p, Scout Room All new Scouts and all those not yet First Class should attend.
Summer Camp Meeting, Sunday, 12 February, 5p-6:30p Find out about the outstanding summer camp opportunities we have in store for summer 2012, featuring our 2 Merit Badge camps. Scouts and Parents of scouts who are not signed up for summer camp need to attend this important session, especially our newest scouts!
Congratulations to our newest Eagles, J.P. Koinis, John Naruk, Brandon Steele and Tim Vachon. They were honored at a January 31st Court of Honor.
(updated 02/05/12)
Scout Fair Tickets = $ for Summer Camp, Act Quick!! Scouts can earn great prizes and help raise money for both the Council and themselves by selling Scout Fair Coupon Packs. Each Coupon Pack has over $400 in coupons (such as Kroger, McDonalds, Blue Bell and Landry's Restaurants). Coupon Packs sell for $10 each, and 40% of each scout's total sales will be deposited in a noninterest bearing account with the troop that he may use to defray summer camp expenses. Coupon Packs are available from Scout Fair Sales Coordinator, John Cain (832) 446-2403, who will be stationed outside of the Scout Room to hand out books to enterprising scouts. Why not earn the Salesmanship Merit Badge or meet 2nd Class requirement No.10 in the process?
State Parks Need Help Troop 55 is a frequent user of our state parks. The drought, wildfires and budget cuts are taking their toll on our state parks system. There are 3 ways Troop families can help: (1) Make a tax-deductible online donation.; (2) make a donation when vehicle registrations are renewed; and/or (3) visit a state park with friends or family since user fees help pay operating costs.
Youth Training link. There are so many opportunities for youth training, we had to make its' own page! New page >
Youth Climbing Instructor Training, Cima, March 30 - April 1, 2012.Scouts must be at least 16 years old by December 31, 2012. $55. Registration ends March 14, 2012. Contact R. J. Woodward for details.
Wilderness & Remote First Aid, Camp Strake, February 25-26, 2012 This course is essential for our High Adventure crews, so mark your calendars now. Additional details to soon be published. Contact ASM Rob Rice with interim questions.
Adult Training link. There are so many opportunities for adult training, we had to make its' own page! New page >
Attend University of Scouting, February 11th, Aldine High School! University of Scouting is an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your Scouting experience, regardless of function or program area, to and add quality to our program - GUARANTEED! Online registration coming soon! Click here for more info. There are no prerequisites. Except for specific class sessions open to youth, University of Scouting is an adult event.
Den Chiefs, Chaplain's Aides, University of Scouting, February 11th. See University of Scouting item, above. Additional details coming.
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.
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.