We are out of chairs! Nice problem to have as we welcomed our 5 newest Scouts Monday night. Eagle patrol is bulging at the seams.

Ceta Campout - prepare for cold weather. Forecast is now for temperatures ranging from a low in the high 20's Friday night to a high in the mid 50's Saturday. Possible snow or rain on Sunday. Be prepared with cold and wet weather gear. New scouts who are coming, a sleeping pad to go under your sleeping bag is a must. Remember that we do have winter weight bags in the trailer that you can use.

Long time Scout, Scout Leader, and member of Troop 505 John Rogers passed away earlier this week. Funeral arrangements are pending; Troop 505 will offer to act as pallbearers for the services. If our services as pall bearers are not needed, please consider attending the services in uniform as recognition of Mr. Rogers many years of service to Troop 505 and the South Plains Council. We will keep you informed as to details.

Mardi Gras may have come soon for the New Orleans Saints, for Troop 505 we get to join the festivities later at the Lubbock Mardi Gras fund raiser for Meals on Wheels. If you have signed up for a shift, please make sure to honor your commitment for this great cause. You’ll have fun, get credit for service hours, eat some great food, and have fun. February 23, 5:30 – 9:30. Parents, please check with your Scout to see if they have signed up, or check with Mr. Goode.

The Troop has some popcorn leftovers for sale. At last count this is what we have you would like some:
5- 15pack Unbelievable Butter.
2 Gourmet Caramel Corn.

February 8th, 2010 is the 100th year since the establishment of Boy Scouts of America. Happy Birthday Scouts!

Troop Update
February 1, 2010
While Mr. Goode had to run home to pick up supplies that he forgot, troop had speeches, and started Skills Instruction which split between First Class Emphasis, Wilderness Survival, and an Environmental Science experiment. Not sure what happened for InterPatrol.