Winter Camping in the Smokies

Permission form is attached and I will try to have a few at Tuesday's meeting. Also attached is a comprehensive packing list of items to consider when packing for the trip.
Come join us as we experience winter camping in the Great Smoky Mountains. We will leave 5-ish on Friday afternoon from the Scout Hut at New Hope United Methodist and will stop on the road for Fast Food supper. Arriving at the park in the Smokies we will be setting up camp in the dark and braving the cold as we turn in for a night's sleep. On Saturday, we will be doing some hiking trails and having some fun. If all goes well, we will take Scouts into Gatlinburg Saturday night and returning to camp later that night. Sunday we will get up, eat breakfast, and pack up for the return trip home.....in time to shower, maybe take a nap and enjoy the Super Bowl.

Six and Twenty District Banquet
Thursday night, February 2, 2012, the district will be honoring Eagle Scouts and Arrow of Lights at the the annual banquet. This will all take place at the Central Presbyterian Church on Boulevard Avenue in Anderson at 6:30 pm. Leaders in the district will also be recognized with various awards. Youth (including siblings) are free. Cost for adults is $7 per person to cover the cost of awards, meat, drinks & dessert. Adults should also bring at least one side dish (vegetable or salad, no desserts).
Troop 280 has two scouts to be recognized for earning their Arrow of Light awards in 2011:
Jonathan Navarrete and Chris Savley.
All scouts and family members are invited.
If you plan on going, please let Charlean know this Tuesday so she can
send in an accurate account for event planners. 

Coming Attractions!!!!

• Merit Badge University - Saturday, January 21, 2012, Meet at Charlean's house 7:30 AM....we will discuss afternoon plans Tuesday night meeting
• District Banquet - Thursday, Feb. 2, honor Eagles and Arrow of Lights, families invited, no cost for youth, $7 per adult, bring a side dish (meat, drink & desserts provided)
• Winter Campout??? - Feb 3-5 - around $35 - possibly going to Smoky Mountains to experience winter camping, hike some trails, and possibly going into Pigeon Forge....back in time for SuperBowl!!
• February Service Project - Scouting for Food....details to come
• February 18-19 - Lock in at the church, 7:00- Scout Sunday Celebration with New Hope....
• March - Caving Trip?????
• April =?????
• May 4-5 - Council Exporee at Civic Center
• Week 6, July 15 - July 21 has been CONFIRMED for Camp Old Indian!!

Troop Meeting Theme for January: Winter Camping

Come learn about the ins and outs of Winter Camping. We will also be making final plans for MBU and future plans to include a possible winter camping trip, Scouting for Food, SCOUT SUNDAY (date change), Caving Trip and more to come.

We WILL meet Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:00 pm!!

Merry Christmas to All and Have a Safe, Happy New Year!!

Hope to see you at our next meeting, Tuesday, January 3, 2012!!