Garrett McGee's Eagle Project focused on the playground at Dobie Primary.  He had his crew fill up a sand box and make a tarp with grommets to protect it from the elements.  They also made step stools for the children.  The students will now have an easier time drinking water.  The schools tricycle bike path now has a bright new yellow stripe.  

 It was a success and a good day's work. 

These courses can help adult leaders deliver quality Scouting experiences to youth. A log-in is required, however anyone may create a user account and view the courses. Registered members of the BSA may provide their member numbers (as part of the user profile) to receive credit.

• Training from BSA National
  
  • Boy Scout Leader Fast Start
  • Pack Committee Training
  • Venturing Advisor Fast Start
  • Youth Protection Training for Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders.
  • Safety Afloat
  • Safe Swim Defense
  • Troop Committee Challenge
  • Additional Training

Go to www.olc.scouting.org to take any of the above online training.  Be sure to print out the card at the end of the course and bring in to the next troop meeting.

Job description- Responsible for overseeing the advancement process.  Will need to be available for Monday night meetings, monthly committee meetings, and other times as needed. Will coordinate the 
Court of Honor 3 times a year including prepping all badges and keeping in contact with the boy lead to help with planning. Will need to put together Boards of Review upon request. Will need to keep up with Troopmaster records. Will work with the Merit Badge Coordinator to make sure that there are enough qualified adults to work with the boys.

Requirements- "In it for the boys" attitude, willingness to be there when they need you, knowledge of and respect for the advancement process including the standards of Troop 895, Basic Leader Training,  Troop Committee Training, Youth Protection Training. Other training such as Merit Badge Counselor training, Life to Eagle, and University  of Scouting is encouraged.

Would also need to have a PC and internet to load and use Troopmaster for record keeping and online advancement as required by council. Also, while it is always encouraged for the OGP members to wear the Scout uniform, it is not required for this position. I want ALL parents to consider being involved in the advancement process, either as the Chair or MB Coordinator or as a counselor or TFC helper.

This would be an "understudy" type position through January at which point the new chair would take over through May with me and then fully for the next couple of years. The person who takes the position would ideally be willing to do this for the next few years to allow for you to have 
time to be the chairman and have time to train someone new.

If interested, please talk with Katrina Swallow.

On August 2nd, 2008 Zak Shorlo completed his Eagle project with the help of Taylor Swallow, Tony Sabzkooh, Jahan Sabzkooh, Stuart Taylor, Avery Shorlo & John Shorlo.

Zak Shorlo of Richardson Boy Scout Troop 895 first began the actual project in January 2008.  He got the idea after searching on the internet.  He then went down to Dallas Firehouse #56 located at 7040 Beltline Rd.  He met with Captain Blair Currey and talked of his plans.  She was excited to have a Boy Scout take interest in them.  “I was furious when I saw what the Firefighters were using to sit outside and relax.  They had rusted, cracked and very old lawn chairs.  They did not have any picnic tables.  I felt they needed picnic tables to sit outside and enjoy the day during a meal or a break.  I also wanted to get them some comfortable lawn chairs so they could kick back.  Here they are putting their lives on the line for strangers on a daily basis and they did not have anything that comfy when they returned.  It just did not seem right.” 

Zak then began the many months of planning.  There is an Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook that be filled out.  It takes a Life Scout through each planning step.  He met many times with his Eagle Advisor Dale Grantham before he was finally ready to present his project to the Troop’s Scoutmaster Glen McGee.  The next step was to get the District Advancement Committee Member’s approval.  He spent a month with Bob Faulkner further fine tuning his workbook.  During the months Zak kept in contact with Captain Currey.  He wanted to make sure she knew he was still working on his project.  He was also sending out letters to family and friends telling them what he was working on and asking for donations.  After finally getting Bob Faulkner’s approval now came putting all the planning to use.  He used his Plan of Work to get what he needed.  He sent out flyers to the troop, his youth group and friends.  Knowing it is summer and so many of his friends were out of town he tried to contact as many people as possible.

August 2nd, 2008 at 5:30am Zak’s day began.  He loaded ice chests filled with water bottles.  He packed the car with supplies, tools, snacks and drinks.  Zak arrived at the firehouse at 7:30.  He set up tables with the snacks and took out the ice chest.  When 8am came the crew arrived.  This is where the Plan of Work came in handy.  It was a very hot day and luckily Zak’s sister Avery was there to pass out water bottles to the volunteers. 

Zak used his donations to build two picnic tables, purchase six rocking lawn chairs and a side table for the Firehouse.  He also had a family donate a Crossbow Home Gym for the Firehouse.  The Dallas Firehouse #56 was thrilled to have such attention paid to them.  “I felt great knowing I helped people that save lives everyday.  It was a lot of work but so very worth it.  I learned to read directions before beginning and sometimes best laid plans get changed and that is ok”

Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary country.

This summer Troop 895 had so many Scouts that wanted to attend that they had to split into two crews.  The first crew left June for two weeks of hiking.  

They ended up doing 75 miles of hiking.  50 miles were on the agenda but with side hikes and a couple of U-Turns it ended up being a bit over 75 miles. 

Things went smoothly even when a Scout from another troop fell and cut his hand.  The Crew was able to apply their First Aid knowledge and help him till a doctor could be driven in.  A few stitches were required and he was as good as new, well almost.  

This was a wonderful time to be one with nature.  They even had a chance to toss a few snowballs when they made it to the top of one particular mountain.  

This is one High Adventure Trek Scouts look forward to.  Hope you get a chance too if you have not already.

PD Voorheis continues his Leadership skills by attending NYLT; National Youth Leadership Training. The 5 1/2 days are filled with team building exercises and leadership skills.  The sessions are limited to 48 candidates.  They must each have a Scoutmaster's written approval.  

Congratulations to P.D. for attending.

National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) is an intense, 5½ day, outdoor leadership training experience for troop youth leaders. Its principle function is to help Scoutmasters by training their top boy leaders in the skills of leadership. This course is a National BSA-developed course that closely parallels the material provided in the 21st Century Wood Badge training for adults.

Each training troop (Session of NYLT) is limited to 48 candidates. For each training troop, no more than 8 candidates from any one home troop may attend--one per patrol. The conference will be held at various Circle Ten Council camps during 2008.

Session  6- at Camp Wisdom             Friday December 26 -Wednesday 31, 2008

Session  1- at Camp James Ray               Monday March 16- Saturday March 21, 2009

Session 2- at Camp James Ray                 Sunday July 12 - Friday July 17, 2009

Session 3- at Camp James Ray               Monday July 13- Saturday July 18, 2009

Session fee for 2008 is $200.00.

For more information, On-Line Registration or to submit a Staff Application go to

http://www.c10nylt.org/

·      After Fort Worth on Westbound Interstate 20 take exit 414, US 180 West to Weatherford
·      In Weatherford go around the courthouse and stay on US 180 West
·      Pass through Mineral Wells on US 180 West
·      4 miles west of Mineral Wells turn right on SH 337 for 11 miles
·      Turn left on SH 254 for 8 miles
·      Turn left on SH 16 for 2 miles
·      Turn right on Park Road 36 for 7 miles (past Lakeview Lodge) to the camp entrance.
·      Camp Constantin/Jack Furst Aquatic Base is 122 miles from the Waterview Church of Christ

Click on link to see Photos of Troop 895 at Camp Constantin 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11247222@N06/sets/72157605667447267

Click on link below to see all of the photos taken at Camporee 

http://www.flickr.com/gp/18291580@N04/HU5d8S

Check out the Troop's updated cookbook.  Ideal for Grubmasters wishing to make something tried and tasty.  It is also a wonderful source for the first time Grubmaster.  Each recipe includes what Cooking utensils will be needed as well as ingredients and directions.