Recharter

Nathan Green, our DE for Unit Service wants all units to know that we are changing the way    recharter is turned in this year.     We're using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming Recharter turn in.   Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:   1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/hp4mMe 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.   Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone.

PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR LEADERS TODAY!!!!

Cross Timbers District Camporee 2016

Cross timbers District

Western Adventure Camporee

February 19 – 21- 2015

 

 

Program of Events

Friday 2/19

                Troops arrive / check in / establish camp

                8 PM  Captain Kidd Council Ring - Introductory Campfire

                        Howdy

                        History of Worth Ranch 

                        Describe the events of tomorrow morning / rules / equipment

                        Describe the events of tomorrow afternoon / rules

                        Campfire Story

                        Dismiss

 

                9 PM Rosier Dining Hall – Cracker Barrel

                                All Troops need to be represented

For staff / Scoutmasters / SPL only

Address events and detailed rules for tomorrow

 

 

Saturday 2/20

                8:45 AM troop assemble for flag raising

                9:00 AM Flag Raising – by ________?____

                The WR Hunt – envelopes distributed – one per patrol

Special: Venture Crew 1872 will demonstrate how the 4^th US Calvary operated 150 years ago. The crew will encourage Scout participation – with their cannon!

                Giant Jenga – any time

                Museum is to be opened 9:15 - noon

                9:10 AM morning events begin

·        Pioneer Construction Challenge #1__ staffed by____

·        Pioneer Construction Challenge #2 __ staffed by ___

·        Broken Arm Barrel Roll ___staffed by  Bob Watson &  Chase Albert

·        Flap-jack flipping ______staffed by _____

·        Tomahawk Throwing  ___ staffed by Rodney Gibson

·        Fire building with an axe ____ staffed by _____

·        Other

Turn in your WR Hunt Answers.

11:45 AM  Dismiss for lunch

1:00 PM    Assemble at the flag pole / Just-for-Fun-Events

                Last chance to turn in your WR Hunt answers

·        1:00 Egg Relay from Flag Pole to Boat Docks and Back

·        2:30 Camp-wide Capture the Flag 

·        Free time

4:30 PM    Dismiss for dinner

6:30PM     Retreat the flag by Venture Crew 1872

7:00 PM    Order of the Arrow Campfire

                Fun

                Awards

                Campfire Story

                OA Call Out

                Good Night              

Do not Go into another unit’s campsite without being invited.

Follow the Scout Oath and scout law.

 

 

Troop 520 Annual Spaghetti Dinner

We would like to cordially invite Troop 545 !

Troop 520 Annual Spaghetti Dinner

New World United Methodist

2201 N. Davis Dr.

Arlington, TX

Monday, November 23, 2015

6:00 -7:30 P.M.

You are invited to attend Troop 520 Spaghetti Dinner. It is our annual fundraiser for the Troop 520. Adult tickets are $5.00 and children are $3.00 also, a family ticket is available for $13.00

Spaghetti will be served with an assortment of sauces, salad, bread, and drink. Assorted desserts can be purchased. Door prizes will be drawn for thru the evening.

Steve Brown

Troop 520

817-822-0985 Mobile Phone

steve.brown@bldr.com

Adult Award Nominations DUE DECEMBER 15

NEW Winter Break Classes Available

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