Troop 505 - Lubbock, TX

Troop Update – June 29, 2009 Meeting
Mr. Laing reviewed last minute details for those going to Catalina. Remember to be at the church at 6:15 a.m. Saturday if you are going.

HONOR TROOP! The eight boys and three adult leaders who went to BTSR Summer Camp were selected by the BTSR staff as the Honor Troop of the week. Our spirit, willingness to work together, and willingness to share our skills with others were noticed and appreciated. I am honored to have been a part of this group that represented Troop 505 at BTSR. The group of boys completed 35 merit badges, with a few others close to being finished; the adults completed several adult leadership training classes to improve their skills, the Monje trio each completed the BSA Mile Swim, Ms. Monje completed the BTSR Scoutmaster Merit Badge requirements, Mr. Mann won the Dutch Oven Cobbler Cook Off, and the troop earned both the BTSR Pondweed Award and the Ft. Davis National Trails Award during the week. Great week, great camp, great group.

Added 4 pictures to a new BTSR2009 album. Carrie sends this message:

Everything is going well at BTSR. All the boys are ready to come home and so am I.

A Preview of Advancement Changes
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will be appearing on the shelves of your local Scout shop around August 1. With the new edition come a number of (relatively small) changes to rank requirements for Tenderfoot through Eagle. Here’s a preview:

GREAT CAMPOUT AT THE TEXAS AIR MUSEUM! Those who went worked well together all weekend and represented Troop 505 and BSA well in the eyes of the Air Museum staff, FAA, and myself. Ice fight was a personal highlight.