Troop 563 October 2002 Newsletter

Livingston, Montana October 2002 Volume 5 Issue 9

Fall Court of Honor Awards:
The Fall Court of Honor was Monday, October 7th at the Sleeping Giant Middle School. Billy was the Master of Ceremonies. New Scouts Chris, Matthew and Seth were inducted into the Troop and given Troop Neckerchiefs, 563 Numerals and Viper's Patrol Patches. Tyler was awarded his Star Rank that he earned in June. Mark was awarded his Life Rank that he earned in June. The following Merit Badges were earned and awarded: American Cultures by Danny, Jay, Nicholas and Jerome; Archery by Matt and Michael; Basketry by Jay, John and Micah; Canoeing by John and Mark; Citizenship in the Community by Tyler; Citizenship in the Nation by Jere and Mark; Climbing by Jere and Jerome; Communications by Mark; Emergency Preparedness by Tyler; Environmental Science by Mark; Fire Safety by Mark; Forestry by Jere; Indian Lore by Danny and Mark; Leatherwork by Danny, Jay, Mark and Tyler; Mammal Study by Emmanuel; Rifle Shooting by Matt and Tyler; Rowing by Jay; Sculpture by Ben, Emmanuel, Jay, John, Mark, Micah, Nicholas and Patrick; Space Exploration by Mark; Swimming by Matt and Tyler; Woodcarving by Emmanuel, Jay, John, Mark, Michael and Micah. A Three Year Service Star was awarded to Tyler. Firem'n Chit Cards were awarded to Ben, Chris, David, Emmanuel, John, Matthew, Michael, Micah and Seth. The new 100 Nights of Camping Award was received by Jere, Jerome and Nicholas. Summer Camp Patches were given to Ben, Billy, Emmanuel, John, Mark, Matt, Michael, Micah, and Patrick, Danny, Jay, Jere, Jerome and Nicholas, Mr. Moore, Mr. Moody and Mr. Andrews. Tyler also attended a summer camp in Iowa. Certificates were handed out for the six incentive program awards for the January to June period as detailed in the August newsletter.
Three District Camporee:
By: Michael
Jerome, Jere, Ben, David and Michael went to the Three District Camporee, Friday, September 13 to Saturday, September 14 at Headwaters State Park. On Friday we arrived, set up camp, had supper, played a few games and went to bed about 9:30 p.m. On Saturday morning, we ate breakfast and went to a flag ceremony. Later in the day we went to seven stations; basic horse saddling, tomahawk throwing, archery, hunter's education, Indian games, pick up sticks and one more. We finished about 3:30 and got fake arrow heads for finishing the seven events. We had supper about 5:30 then went to a campfire at 8 p.m. after we broke camp. After the campfire we left and arrived home at 10 p.m. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson for camping with us for the weekend.

October Merit Badge Focus:
The merit badge focus for the month of October is Woodwork. This badge requires knowledge of types of wood, harvesting wood, wood working tools, and project plans. If anyone has an interesting project that the Scouts could work on please talk to Mr. Andrews. We will take a tour of the lumber mill on October 14th and will need assistance taking the kids there and back. We will have a guest speaker about carpentry on October 21st. On October 28th we will have stations where kids can use a router, jig-saw, miter saw, circle-saw, and other tools. Adults are needed to help! There are no Scouts in our Troop the have this merit badge so it is a good opportunity to earn six requirements toward the 15 for the October, November, December incentive period.

Livingston, Montana October 2002 Volume 5 Issue 9
Fall Court of Honor Awards: The Fall Court of Honor was Monday, October 7th at the Sleeping Giant Middle School. Billy was the Master of Ceremonies. New Scouts Chris, Matthew and Seth were inducted into the Troop and given Troop Neckerchiefs, 563 Numerals and Viper's Patrol Patches. Tyler was awarded his Star Rank that he earned in June. Mark was awarded his Life Rank that he earned in June. The following Merit Badges were earned and awarded: American Cultures by Danny, Jay, Nicholas and Jerome; Archery by Matt and Michael; Basketry by Jay, John and Micah; Canoeing by John and Mark; Citizenship in the Community by Tyler; Citizenship in the Nation by Jere and Mark; Climbing by Jere and Jerome; Communications by Mark; Emergency Preparedness by Tyler; Environmental Science by Mark; Fire Safety by Mark; Forestry by Jere; Indian Lore by Danny and Mark; Leatherwork by Danny, Jay, Mark and Tyler; Mammal Study by Emmanuel; Rifle Shooting by Matt and Tyler; Rowing by Jay; Sculpture by Ben, Emmanuel, Jay, John, Mark, Micah, Nicholas and Patrick; Space Exploration by Mark; Swimming by Matt and Tyler; Woodcarving by Emmanuel, Jay, John, Mark, Michael and Micah. A Three Year Service Star was awarded to Tyler. Firem'n Chit Cards were awarded to Ben, Chris, David, Emmanuel, John, Matthew, Michael, Micah and Seth. The new 100 Nights of Camping Award was received by Jere, Jerome and Nicholas. Summer Camp Patches were given to Ben, Billy, Emmanuel, John, Mark, Matt, Michael, Micah, and Patrick, Danny, Jay, Jere, Jerome and Nicholas, Mr. Moore, Mr. Moody and Mr. Andrews. Tyler also attended a summer camp in Iowa. Certificates were handed out for the six incentive program awards for the January to June period as detailed in the August newsletter.	Three District Camporee: By: Michael Jerome, Jere, Ben, David and Michael went to the Three District Camporee, Friday, September 13 to Saturday, September 14 at Headwaters State Park. On Friday we arrived, set up camp, had supper, played a few games and went to bed about 9:30 p.m. On Saturday morning, we ate breakfast and went to a flag ceremony. Later in the day we went to seven stations; basic horse saddling, tomahawk throwing, archery, hunter's education, Indian games, pick up sticks and one more. We finished about 3:30 and got fake arrow heads for finishing the seven events. We had supper about 5:30 then went to a campfire at 8 p.m. after we broke camp. After the campfire we left and arrived home at 10 p.m. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson for camping with us for the weekend. October Merit Badge Focus: The merit badge focus for the month of October is Woodwork. This badge requires knowledge of types of wood, harvesting wood, wood working tools, and project plans. If anyone has an interesting project that the Scouts could work on please talk to Mr. Andrews. We will take a tour of the lumber mill on October 14th and will need assistance taking the kids there and back. We will have a guest speaker about carpentry on October 21st. On October 28th we will have stations where kids can use a router, jig-saw, miter saw, circle-saw, and other tools. Adults are needed to help! There are no Scouts in our Troop the have this merit badge so it is a good opportunity to earn six requirements toward the 15 for the October, November, December incentive period.

500 Merit Badges:
Mr. Andrews recently signed off on the 500th merit badge that Scouts have earned from October 1996 to July 2002. It is difficult to say which one was the 500th because 11 different Scouts completed 20 different merit badges all on the last day of summer camp. Since that day, July 12th, only one additional merit badge has been completed. There are currently 105 incomplete blue cards. I have sent a little slip of paper detailing which merit badges your son should be working on with this newsletter. Try to set aside one hour a week to finish a few requirements and in a month's time these incompletes can be earned. Remember, if a Scout that participated in last year's Christmas Tree Selling, finishes 15 requirements during the current three month period, they earn $25 toward camp or gear. During the July through September period, the following Scouts completed their incentive and earned $25: Tyler, Michael, Jay, Danny, Mark, Nicholas, Jere, Micah, Jerome, and John.

Venture Caving:
We are leaving at 6:30 a.m. from the Lincoln School and heading to the Tetons. It is about a 4 and one half hour drive there. We plan to eat lunch and hike to the cave in the early afternoon. We will then visit the cave and hike back to the cars to camp at the trailhead. We should be back at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Christmas Trees:
An advance group of six including, Tyler, Billy, Mr. and Mrs. DesChene, Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Andrews went to view and tag Christmas Trees on Saturday, October 5th. We have a great selection of trees to cut down this year. RY Timber is donating trees to us that are four miles up the Olsen Creek Road which is off of the Bridger Canyon Road. We need lots of trailers to haul the trees out of the woods. We are going to try to cut and haul them all on Saturday, November 23rd. All Scouts must be in attendance on this day if they wish to participate in the 2003 incentive program. We will start at 8 a.m. from the Sales Barn.

Future Events Summary:

October
Woodwork Merit Badge Theme

12 - 13 Venture Caving Trip; meet at 6:30 a.m. at Lincoln School, bring $20 cash for food and gas

14 Scout Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105 with tour of RY Lumber

21 Troop Committee Meeting and Scout Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105

26 - 27 Troop Campout

28 Scout Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105

November
Electronics Merit Badge Theme

1 Green Bar Meeting, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105

4 Scout Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105 with Troop Elections

7 District Roundtable Meeting,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Bozeman

9 - 10 Dragon Slayers Patrol Campout

11 Scout Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105

16 District Merit Badge Day in Bozeman, meet at 7:15 a.m. at Lincoln School; Swimming, Citizenship in the Nation, Art, First Aid, Weather offered

16 - 17 Troop Campout

18 Troop Committee Meeting and Scout Meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at SGMS room A-105

23 Christmas Tree Cutting meet at 8:00 a.m. at Sales Barn

25 Scout Meeting, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Fairgrounds Sales Barn

26 Christmas Tree Sales Flyer Hanging; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

30 Christmas Tree Sale Begins

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