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BSA Troop 31

Nashville, Tennessee

“It is far better for a scout to eat a burned pancake that he cooked himself than to eat one perfectly prepared by an adult.”
William W. Stifler, Troop 31 Scoutmaster, 1957-1964

“Even the burned parts taste good.”
Hicks Woolwine, Troop 31 Eagle Scout

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  Spring Celebration
  
April 24-26, 2009


    Troop 31 Scouts and Adults:

    Spring Celebration is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2009 through Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Camp Light on Boxwell Reservation. The deadline to sign up for Spring Celebration is Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:00 noon. No Exceptions.

    Mr. Hileman has assembled an exciting weekend of activities (rifle shooting, canoeing, potato cannons) with a conservation project to meet the requirements of the Camping Merit Badge (mandatory for all Scouts attending Spring Celebration). Families may join us for dinner on Saturday evening. Adults are also welcome to camp with us this weekend and join in the festivities.

    If you are attending Spring Celebration, please send an email to PCASEY@BASSBERRY.COM and provide me with the following information (note the deadline of 04/22/2009 at 12:00 noon):

    1.    Scout Name
    2.    Scout -- Meals -- I need to know which meals you will be eating -- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Sunday Breakfast.  You must tell me specifically. Do not make me guess.
    3.    Adults -- If you are camping with the Troop during Spring Celebration -- I need to know which meals you will be eating -- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Sunday Breakfast. You must tell me specifically. Do not make me guess.
    4.    Families -- If you are planning to come out just for Saturday Dinner -- I need to know the number attending for dinner.

    Fees:
    $40.00 per Scout -- This covers all meals and equipment fees for the weekend
    $20.00 per Family -- For those families attending Saturday Dinner Only
    $20.00 per Adult -- For those adults camping with the Troop for the weekend, this covers all meals

    All Fees must be paid prior to departing for Boxwell on April 24, 2009.

    Below is the schedule:
     
                               Troop 31 – Spring Celebration Campout
                                                 April 24-26, 2009

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CAMPOUT: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 12:00 noon.

What:            Spring Celebration Campout
                       Boxwell Reservation, Camp Light

Fees:             $40.00 per Scout – All meals and equipment fees for the weekend
                       $20.00 per Family – For those Families attending Saturday dinner only
                       $20.00 per Parent – For those parents camping with the Troop for the weekend, covers                                                                                    all meals
When:           April 24-26, 2009

                       Friday, April 24, 200
                       5:00 pm – Meet at EYC House; Take Attendance; Pay Fees
                       5:30 pm – Depart EYC House; Travel to Boxwell Reservation, Camp Light
                       6:30 pm – Arrive Boxwell Reservation; Set Up Campsite
                       7:00 pm – Dinner (Each Scout/parent should bring their own sack dinner)                   
                      7:30 pm – Scoutmaster Conferences
                       10:00 pm – Lights Out

                       Saturday, April 25, 2009
                       6:00 am – Reveille; Prepare Breakfast
                       8:00 am – Breakfast
                       9:00 am – Conservation Project – Work Gloves Required
                                          (All Scouts Participate – Camping Merit Badge Requirement #9-c)
                       9:00 am – Orienteering (First Class Requirement #2)
                       12:00 pm – Lunch
                       1:00 pm – Activities: Rifle Shooting, Canoeing, Potato Cannon
                       4:00 pm – Troop Mobilization (Emergency Preparedness Requirement #8-b)
                       6:00 pm – Dinner – Class A Uniform Required
                       8:00 pm – Campfire Ceremony / OA Tap Out – Class A Uniform Required 
                       10:00 pm – Lights Out

                       Sunday, April 26, 2009
                       7:00 am – Reveille
                       7:15 am – Non-denominational Service
                       7:30 am – Breakfast
                       8:30 am – Break Camp – Troop Gear
                       10:00 am – Break Camp – Personal Gear
                       11:00 am – Depart Boxwell
                       12:00 pm – Arrive EYC House; Unload Troop Trailer; Take Attendance
Reminders:    
                                   -- Scouts are responsible for the following meal:
                       - Friday – Dinner (bring a sack dinner; no cooking)
                       - The Troop is responsible for the following meals (All Scouts will assist in cooking)
                                   Saturday – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
                                   Sunday – Breakfast
                       - Remember to dress appropriately – it may be warm during the day and cool at night
                       -
 Bring a water bottle!
                       - Remember to bring your camping equipment – tent; sleeping bag; sleeping pad; flashlight; etc.
                       - Bring rain gear; sunscreen
                       - Spray your clothes with Repel prior to the campout; bring bug spray.
                       -
Scouts are not permitted to bring electronics on the campout – no I-Pods, no cell phones. The                                  Troop is not responsible for the loss or damage of these electronics.

Contacts:      Pam Casey
                       
pcasey@bassberry.com
                       Cell: 498-9683

                       Gregg Hileman                       
                      
ghileman@usgs.gov
                       Cell: 390-9092 

 


Troop 31 - Boy Scouts of America
St. George’s Episcopal Church
4715 Harding Road; Nashville, Tennessee 37205

Last Modified: April 21, 2009
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