As we’ve discussed the last few meetings, troop leadership elections are this coming Monday. Many of you have already signed up to run for positions with the Senior Patrol Leader and Scoutmaster.

If you have not already signed up, please use the attached link to register for a position of leadership We will use the results from this link to help guide us during the elections on Monday, at our troop meeting at White’s Chapel.

Survey will close at 10pm on Sunday, December 08, 2019 10:00 PM

Log into the see the survey link. Here is the link

My project is rebuilding a paver pathway at Durham's garden. 

The current path is really beaten up, uneven and weeds throughout. 

I plan to have it on December 15th, from 12 pm-4pm 

I'd like to have 6 scouts to help me with the project, and all they need to bring are work gloves and a water bottle. 

Please Email Cam at camwalter@troop928.org if you plan on helping with his project.

Start: Jan 18, 2018 - 8:30am

End: Jan 20, 2018 - 5:00pm

Event Details: Alamo, Sea World and USS Lexington

January’s campout is going to take us to three different great locations. The first stop on Saturday will be The Alamo where we will take a self-guided tour of this historic venue with your adult driver. Next, we will go to Sea World in San Antonio where we will have dinner and take a behind the scene tour of the park during the evening. Our Saturday tour will end at the shark enclosure where we will spend the night on the floor in front of the shark tanks. Sunday we will get up early and learn about the Bottlenose dolphins, enjoy a breakfast and then feed the Sea Lions and touch the Stingrays. We will depart Sea World and then travel to Corpus Christi for lunch before go aboard the USS Lexington where you will be able to tour this historic Aircraft Carrier, go on a history scavenger hunt and spend the night in the crew bunks. The USS Lexington now has two escape rooms that are available for a $35.00 per person admission. These need to be booked 30 days before our arrival. If you are interested in this adventure, please go to the separate USS Lexington Escape room sign up page on the troop website. On Monday morning we will depart the ship after breakfast and morning colors. This is a great 3-day 2-night trip that will take place during the 3-day Martin Luther King holiday weekend.

USS Lexington Escape Room information

Cost: Scouts $210.00 / Parents $155.00, the Escape room adventure is an additional $35 per person.

Includes: All travel, accommodations, and meals for scouts. Scouts will want to bring additional money for souvenirs and snacks.

Transportation: Will be provided by the parents attending the trip.

Accommodations: Both Sea World and the Lexington will have separate sleeping areas for any Moms who want to make the trip.

We are limited to a maximum of 50 boys and 10 adults for this event due to Sea World’s sleepover limit.

The USS Lexington portion of the signup fee which is $55.00 is nonrefundable after Nov 18^th unless someone else signs up to take your place. This is due to the payment policy of the USS Lexington.

DEADLINE for guaranteed signups is November 18th. Any signups after that date will be on space availability at the USS Lexington. Since this is a holiday weekend there are a limited number of spaces available. To guarantee your spot sign up as soon as possible.

Departing 9:00 am Saturday Jan 18^th, Returning approx. 5:00 pm Monday Jan 20^th

Hello Scouts!

The next Court of Honor is scheduled for December 16th. Are you planning to be recognized for achieving your next rank? If so, please note the upcoming opportunities for your Board of Review (BOR).

11/18 Troop Meeting and BORs
11/22 No Meeting-Thanksgiving Break
12/2 Troop Meeting and BORs
12/9 Troop Meeting 

***Parents will be on hand prior to the meetings on 11/18 and 12/2. If you need a BOR, let me know which date so I can add you to the list. Remember you should have all rank requirements signed off AND your Scoutmaster Conference before your BOR.

Email me at karencarter@troop928.org if you have any questions or need a BOR.

Thank you,
Karen Carter

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018
10:00 – 1:00 P.M.
DALLAS FORT WORTH NATIONAL CEMETERY
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211

Who: Scouts and Families – wear Class A Uniform (you may want a jacket too)
What: Our Troop will attend the ceremony and participate with wreath laying
Where: Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery – 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Please sign up for this event to the right.

Click here for full details.

Electricity and Railroad Merit Badge Workshops presented by The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc.

Dates:  Next date is Saturday, Jan 4th.  But write to them to confirm.  Classes repeat on many Saturday mornings beginning at 9:50am and occasionally on a Sunday afternoon.

Time allotted: Each workshop will take about 1 to 1½ hours depending on the Scout's preparation.  Electricity and Railroad Merit Badge workshops held on the same day back to back.  Class size is small with 4-5 scouts taking Railroad and 4-5 scouts taking Electricity.  Scouts will then swap workshops around 11:15 -11:30 am.  Do not be late.

Preparation: Merit Badge Counselors, Mr. Jack and Mr. Hal expect all Scouts to know the requirements set forth in the BSA Railroad and/or Electricity Merit Badge Books, including the Work Sheets required and completed.  Links to Workbooks list below.

Reminder:  Each Scout needs to bring a blue card for each workshop completed. Mr. Jack or Mr. Hal will sign off once the Scout has completed all the requirements for each Merit Badge.

Place:  Workshops will be held at The Interurban Railway Museum, 901 East 15^th Street, Plano, TX 75074. It's the building with Railway Car 360 beside it.

Cost: $15.00 donation per Scout per workshop. Cash or checks only, please.

Reservations: Email us at scouting@planoconservancy.org

Workbooks:  https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Railroading