Hello everyone, We are moving the meeting from Monday December 2nd to Sunday December 1st from 4-530PM at the Church. It will be class A. Uniform. At that time there will be the final call for the campout on December 8th the cost is 15$. Patrol leaders should be contacting their patrols this week to find out who is going on the campout. We will be doing the rifle Merit Badge. Just a few things I would like to talk to your scouts about that we have spoken to them several times about. Scouts need to go to their patrol leader or a scout who is 1st class and above to be tested on advancement stuff not the adult leaders. What do I mean by tested, well they will need to physically demonstrate the skill to their patrol leader or designated scout 1st class and above after they have learned the skill, not at the same time. What I mean by this is we work on a lot of skills in meetings, where we are learning the skill, that is not the test. The test is separate. The test does not have to be just a test, if they are tying the taut line hitch and need to have it checked off and they tie the hitch while putting up their tent then that is good to be checked off on. Please ask your scouts what they are working on, have them show you how to perform the skill, let them cook, have them do dishes, have them start a fire in the fireplace or fire pit. While showing you does not count as testing it does let them practice the skill so when it comes time to use the skill in the woods they will have plenty of practice. Okay, last thing. I will be out of pocket all week, I will not be answering texts or emails related to scouting until Sunday December 1st. I have asked all the assistants to do the same so they can take time out with their families this week.
Thanks Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster

No meeting next week. The next meeting is December 2nd from 6:45-8pm in Full class A
Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster

Don’t forget Meeting tonight the AOLs are visiting. We will be cooking hamburgers and hotdogs with chips for dinner. Scouts please be there by 6:30pm in full class a with MB sash. See you there
Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster

Join us for our 2025 Chicksa District Merit Badge College, Hosted by the University of Mississippi!
Register by January 1st for our special $25 early bird fee for youth! The regular fee is $30 until February 1st and $35 per Scout until registration closes on February 14th. No on-site registration is available.
Parents are welcome; the cost is $15 per adult if you want to get lunch.
Register Today! <www.natcheztracecouncil.org/chicksadistrictmbc>
Saturday, February 22
8:00 am Check-in begins at Bishop Hall (501 Fraternity Row, University, MS)
8:30 am Opening Gathering and Welcome
8:45am-noon Morning Badge Class
Noon-1:00 pm Lunch (Rebel Market Dining Hall, included in MBC registration fee)
1:15-4:30 pm Afternoon Badge Class
Email Gary Wilson, Jason Bouldin, or Joe Connole if you have any questions!

———- Forwarded message ——— From: Benjamin Stepp <benjamin.d.stepp@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Nov 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM Subject: Fwd: Please send to parents To: Troop 45 Scoutmaster <t45scoutmaster@gmail.com>

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If your scout was in the First aid meeting for Tenderfoot rank last meeting, please be at the church at 6:00 P.M. tomorrow to complete requirements for this section.
Thank you

Please see the email below from our Senior Patrol Leader regarding next meeting.
———- Forwarded message ——— From: Benjamin Stepp <benjamin.d.stepp@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 10:52 PM Subject: Fwd: Reminder About Next Week To: Troop 45 Scoutmaster <t45scoutmaster@gmail.com>

———- Forwarded message ——— From: Hugh Wilson <hughwilson814@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 9:20 PM Subject: Reminder About Next Week To: Benjamin Stepp <benjamin.d.stepp@gmail.com>, <garywilson1500@gmail.com>
Dear Scouts,
I hope you’re all having a great week so far!
As discussed at the last meeting, Pack Four will be visiting us this upcoming Monday, the 18th. This is a great opportunity for us to make a positive impression, so please be sure to arrive *dressed in full Class A uniforms*. That means:
– Green pants – Tan Scout shirt – Merit badge sash – Scout belt – Neckerchief
We want to look our best for the visiting Cub Scouts, as they may soon be joining Troop 45. Please plan to arrive by *6:30 PM* so we can be ready to welcome them.
New scouts are the lifeblood of our troop, and it’s important that we set a strong example of what they can expect from scouting.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Sincerely, Hugh Wilson Troop 45

Meeting at 6:45 the plc should be there at 6:30. Class B uniforms. Don’t forget to bring your books.

Hello folks This weekend we again have two things going on 1 northern tier car parking from 9:30 to 1:30 pm. If you are going on the northern tier trip and were not there last weekend you need to be there this weekend for the Georgia game. Next is popcorn. If you have not sold popcorn with the troop please be there for a 2 hour shift between the hours of 9am and 2pm. Below are the links to sign up. www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DABA823A2FF2-53054973-northern
www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DABA823A2FF2-53055176-popcorn

Hello everyone, I wanted to bring the campout to everyone’s attention. Originally we were scheduled to go to the NRA rifle Day as a day activity in December and then campout the weekend after. After talking this over with the leadership team, we decided it will be much easier on everyone to combine the two. So for December we will be going to Booneville MS to work on the Rifle Merit Badge. The instructor for this event is a former US Army Sniper buddy of mine who will be able to provide the best hands on training with rifles. We are not being charged for ammunition, guns or range time for this account so the cost will be 15$ and that will cover the food. The dates for this campout will be December 6-8th. We are thinking about just making it a one night campout and going from the 6-7th. More on that to come. If you are interested please let me know.
Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello all, Popcorn take order forms and money are due tomorrow at the Eagle Court of Honor.
Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster