Troop 895 will operate the climbing tower at Camp Cherokee on Saturday, November 7 for the North Trail district Webelos Woods event. This is a very well attended event each year by the Webelos in our district, and excellent exposure for Troop 895 and its Outdoor Program. I currently have several scouts and scouters signed up to support this activity, but I need some more. If you are interested in learning about running a climbing event and helping out the troop, please contact me. No experience is required to help: we offer on-the-job training. I would feel comfortable with at least 6 adults.For a great intro to scout climbing, go to circle10.org, select Training from the side menu, click on On-line Training Center, and select Climb-on Safely. If you have not already created a training file on MyScouting, you will be prompted to do this, which will record all your online training and which will allow you print out your own certification cards. While you are on the site, check out all the other training opportunities that are at your fingertips. Thank you for supporting Troop 895.Yours in Scouting,Mark WaltersASM Troop 895Outdoor Program
Winter Camp is coming!!
November 04, 2009
Winter Camp is December 27-31 and is Jamboree style camping. The goal of Winter Camp is to offer a winter camping experience with advancement opportunities through merit badges classes, special events, special programs (extra fees) and additional fun! First year scouts will have opportunity to advance on Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks requirements as well as the five-mile hike requirement!
For the next couple of Monday night meetings, be looking for the sign up sheet (so we can get a head count for the upcoming registration date) as well as more information on the list of merit badges and special programs offered (Mountain Man village, Indian Lore village and C.O.P.E. course, and more).
We are in need of adult participation for this camp, specifically, an adult lead and grubmaster. Each troop provides its own meals in its own campsite. This is another reason we will need to know how many scouts will be participating in order to plan for meals.
Please consider whether or not your scout will be participating this year so we can determine the cost for this camp (camp registration, food, extra costs for special programs and wool caps possibly). We are looking to have all monies collected no later than December 1st to beat the registration deadline.
YIS, Ken Zeringue ASM of New Scouts
Pictures from Service Project
October 16, 2009
Pictures from North Trail to Adventure - Pirate's Cove
Kaboom campout is coming in November. If you plan to shoot air rifles, 22 rifles and shotguns, you MUST attend gun safety training. For two Monday night meetings (Nov. 2nd and Nov. 16th), gun safety classes will be offered. Please plan to attend one of these meetings prior to the campout.
YIS, Ken Zeringue ASM of New Scouts
Boy Scouts of America Wants to Hear From YOU!
April 25, 2009
Boy Scouts of America Wants to Hear From Past and Present Scouting Families
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the Generations Connection program has been developed to honor the powerful force of Scouting on American families. Many individuals have found that involvement in Scouting made their family better and stronger.
Circle Ten Council is inviting Scouting families, both past and present, to share their family experience with Scouting through the Generations Connection section of www.scouting.org/100years. Click on “Sharing Your Generational Scouting Family Story.” Families can share their stories and print a personalized BSA 100th Anniversary Generational Scouting Family certificate. While on the Web site, they can learn more about how to order an official BSA 100th Anniversary tree from the Arbor Day Foundation to plant in a special location!
The BSA is looking for Scouting families who capture the heart of the Scouting movement, and can help to showcase the Generations Connection program. Log in today and share your story!
Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting’s Impact on Families
Nearly every youth experiences Scouting with members of their family. Scouting provides the opportunity to strengthen ties between family members, create great family memories, and develop a shared family foundation of worthwhile virtues and values. The 100th Anniversary Generations Connection program celebrates Scouting’s legacy and its positive impact on American families through a program centered on the enduring symbol of the tree.
By visiting the Generations Connection section at www.scouting.org/100years, you will find fun and meaningful outlets for participation in the program. Explore your Scouting family tree, share your family story, or, thanks to an exciting partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, plant an official 100th Anniversary tree … to help grow a new BSA Centennial Forest. Visit the Web site and learn more today!
For 100 years, families throughout the country have realized the powerful benefits that participation in Scouting brings. Help us honor this legacy, and commit to supporting 100 more years of strong youth and families!
The Boy Scouts of America and the
Arbor Day Foundation Partnership
The 100th Anniversary provided a unique opportunity to bring together the BSA and the Arbor Day Foundation around a program centered on the symbol of a tree – the Generations Connection program. The two organizations have much common ground to stand on. Part of being a good Scout and citizen is practicing sound environmental living and conservation of natural resources. Scouts’ inherent interest in the outdoors, coupled with their commitment to public service, means thousands of hours each year are dedicated to protecting, restoring, and appreciating the fruits of the environment. And, many local and regional Scouting units have already successfully partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation on localized projects. The Generations Connection program provided an opportunity to expand on already successful partnerships with a national-scale tree-planting program.
Partnership Details
The Arbor Day Foundation has designated region-specific 100th Anniversary trees that are available to all. (See “Information About 100th Anniversary Trees” document.)
For every 100th Anniversary tree purchased through the Arbor Day Foundation, a corresponding tree will be planted in the newly created BSA Centennial Forest in Montana. The forest will aid replanting in the Flathead National Forest after recent fires.
Both organizations will share information about the partnership through their information networks.
The ultimate goal of the partnership is plant as many trees as possible to beautify and enrich environment with living legacies of Scouting’s powerful tradition of strengthening families.
If you have questions please contact Wendy Kurten, Marketing Director at 214-902-6794 or
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Online Adult Leader Training
(Includes Youth Protection)
August 27, 2008
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.
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 and give to Dotty Rowan.
Camporee Overview & Photos
March 16, 2009
Saturday, March 7, under gray skies that produced no rain, Troop 895 participated in the yearly North Trail District Camporee.
Including Saturday evening guests, 949 people attended the annual event, held at Camp Cherokee on Circle Ten Council’s 3,300-acre Clements Scout Reservation in Athens, Texas.
Camporee featured 17 competitive events for Boy Scouts. Required events included fire building, first aid, and an orienteering pentathlon. Among optional events were troop tunes, camp-fire entertainment, senior patrol leader international dessert, and world Scout history.
Troop 895 is a Boy Lead Troop. Not sure which position you might be interested in? You have a position but want to know what your title entails? Click on the link below to download the descriptions.
Parents often ask what they can do to help ensure their son is advancing in scouts. Here is a list of a few steps you can take:
Step1Make sure your son participates in Troop meetings, outings and activities. This is where most of the advancement happens.
Step2Encourage your son to talk to his Patrol Leader, a Troop Guide, or the Senior Patrol Leader to get help with advancement.
Step3Talk to the Scoutmaster and assistants if you have any concerns about your sons' advancement. They can have a Scoutmaster Conference with your son and evaluate if there are issues of concern. They can offer your son some advice on the best way to proceed and may even ask the Patrol Leader to work with your son on a specific area.
Step4Do not sign your son off on his advancement.
Step5Let your son advance at a rate he is comfortable with.
Step6Be supportive of your son, but not pushy.
Step7Participate in adult training classes (Fast Start, New Leaders Essentials, Youth Protection, etc.) to better understand how the Scouting program works.
Step8 Be supportive of the scouting program, find a way to help the troop that isn’t directly working with your son. This will show him that you support him while affording your scout the independence he needs.
Troop Library Needs Updating
October 09, 2008
Attention all Scouts!
Whenever you finish with a Merit Badge consider donating the book to the Troop Library. Bring books to the next troop meeting. Contact the Troop Librarian for more details.
North Trail District Uniform Closet
October 06, 2008
The North trail district uniform closet is in desperate need of any old uniforms that you no longer use and are willing to donate to scouts and adults who otherwise can’t afford them.
Please bring them to tomorrow’s meeting or let me know where I can pick them up. Uniform items can be brought to any Monday night troop meeting.
We take both Cub and Boy Scouts uniforms.
Calendar 2009/2010
August 28, 2008
The calendar for 2009/2010 can be accessed by clicking on the "Calendar" Tab on the left.
Troop 895 Cookbook
September 14, 2008
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.