Hello all, The troop will not have a regular meeting Monday. The PLC and adult leaders will be meeting instead. Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello all, The requirements from the merit badge college have been entered into scoutbook for those that signed up through the troop. If you singed your scout up for it on your own please send the report to me and we will get it entered. The AOLs who joined after crossover need to do the same. How to do this you ask, great question and I have the answer. Go to the Natchez’s trace council website and login to your tentaroo account. Once you have logged in find the my events tab and click it. Then click on past events and finally click on the 2026 merit badge college. Now go to the right side and click on reports. Select meritbage requirements completed in pdf, click on that and run the report. Then save it and email it to me. If you were not in the Cub Scout pack before joining the troop this past year, or your scout did not attend the merit badge college disregard this email. If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Good Morning Parents and Leaders of Troop 45,
Nathan Crouch here writing on behalf of the Troop 45 leadership team. We’re excited for the upcoming Camporee this weekend at Enid Lake and look forward to a great event with the Scouts. Below are the key details for the weekend.
*Drop Off Time & Location:*
– 5:30 pm Friday at the *VFW, 125 Veterans Drive Rd, Oxford, MS* – *Please note that dinner will not be provided on Friday evening, so we ask that your son eat before arriving at the campout.*
*Pick Up Time & Location:*
– 12:15 pm Sunday at *VFW, 125 Veterans Drive Rd, Oxford, MS* – *Please watch your email late Sunday morning for any updates. If there is an unforeseen delay, we would alert you via email.*
*Clothing for Trave:*
*– Please have your son dressed in Class A for the trip to Enid.*
*Camping location:*
– Enid Lake- Riverview Recreation Area – www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Enid-Lake/
*Plan and details for the Weekend:*
– We will have ~25 Scouts and ~7 leaders attend the campout, traveling in a mix of the First Presbyterian Church bus and leader vehicles. – The 2 Assistant Scout Masters taking lead for this campout are: – Michael Upton- 662-645-0089 – Rob Devries-407-473-7672 – The plan is to tent camp on both Friday and Saturday evening. Troop 45 will supply the tents. (Hammocks are ok as well) – For this campout the activities will be based around those organized by the Camporee Event, including Fish Hatchery Tours, Flag Football, Whiffle Ball, Merit Badge opportunities, Fishing and general scout games and recreation. – The Scouts will be responsible for cooking all of their meals inside of 4 separate patrols. Those who had the quartermaster responsibility for this campout are aware and will be purchasing the food for their patrol.

*Items to bring:*
– Class A and Class B clothing. – See the Scout packing list your Scouts brought home. I have attached it here for your reference as well. It’s a great learning experience for your Scout to pack their gear so please do your best to let them use their packing list to pack their gear. – Also, if your son enjoys fishing, this would be a great one to bring fishing gear as there are numerous available locations and there will be some collective activities around fishing. It’s not required but would be a good opportunity for them if they have equipment.
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your Scout to attend.
Warm Regards,
Nathan Crouch
Troop 45

Meeting: Monday April 6. 2026 Time: 6:30-8pm Location: The Church Uniform: Class A, bring handbooks

Reminder We are meeting tomorrow. Normal time and place. Class B uniform

Yes that’s the best way to get them.
On Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 20:08 MARY HASKELL <haskellfam@aol.com> wrote:
> Sam & James Haskell will be attending the Enid Lake Campout! > > Should we order our own T-shirts from the link that District Sen in their > email? > > Thank you; Mary Haskell > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 22, 2026, at 3:39 PM, Troop 45 Scoutmaster t45scoutmaster@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > The spring camporee is April 10-12 at Enid Lake. The cost for this > campout is 30$. This is broken into two prices 15 for the event fee and 15 > for food. Please respond to this email and let us know if your scout will > be going. You can pay by cash, check or Venmo. The Venmo is BSA troop > fourty-five. The absolute last day to sign up is March 30th. > > — > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > “Troop45Parents” group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to troop45parents+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion visit > groups.google.com/d/msgid/troop45parents/CAFJwWgttTP%3DJ9uh938rNsukSuu7KMXnvM3%2BajDpBMFE2xeCv1w%40mail.gmail.com > <groups.google.com/d/msgid/troop45parents/CAFJwWgttTP%3DJ9uh938rNsukSuu7KMXnvM3%2BajDpBMFE2xeCv1w%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit groups.google.com/d/optout. > >

> > Good Afternoon Parents and Leaders of Troop 45, >> >>
> I wanted to share details regarding this year’s Scout Summer Camp occuring >> June 7-13 at Camp Yocna. While attendance is not required, it is highly >> encouraged—especially during a Scout’s first several years in the program. >> > New Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in the Polaris >> program, which focuses on completing requirements for the Scout, >> Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. >> >> All Scouts may also work on merit badges across nine program areas: COPE, >> Delta Discovery, Ecology, Handicraft, Life Skills, Outdoor Skills, Shooting >> Sports, STEM, and Waterfront. Advancement is a key factor in keeping Scouts >> engaged, as it provides a clear measure of their progress and success in >> the program. >> >> There are over 45 merit badges being offered this year. You can find the >> full list in the attached PDF. Once we have a confirmed number of attending >> Scouts, we will coordinate merit badge sign-ups during the month of April. >> >> Please see important logistical details below: >> >> *Sign Up Deadline and Process* >> >> – Please respond to this email by next *Monday March 30th* if you >> would like to sign your Scout up for Summer Camp. We will compile a list >> of all wishing to attend and register as a group on 3-31. >> >> >> >> *Summer Camp Location and Details* >> >> – June 7-13 >> – 878 Boy Scout Rd, Randolph, MS 38864 >> >> >> >> *Youth Fees:* >> >> – $300 Youth Early Bird Discount Rate if registered by March 31st >> with $50 deposit >> – If you miss or are not ready to sign up by next Monday, you can >> register later, but it will be more expensive >> – $325 Youth Rate if registering after March 31st and before April >> 30th with $50 deposit >> – $400 Youth Rate if registering after May 1st >> – Scouts can return a second week for $200 >> >> >> >> *About Camp Yocna:* >> >> Camp Yocona has been a cornerstone of Scouting in northeast Mississippi >> since 1946, offering Scouts a classic residential summer camp experience >> with beautiful surroundings and strong programs. Yocona is a place where >> Scouts build skills, forge friendships, and make summer memories that last >> a lifetime. >> >> Camp facilities include comfortable cabin camping, dining hall, COPE >> course, waterfront swimming and boating, shooting sports, and more — all >> designed to support a full summer camp program. >> >> >> >> Please let me know if you have any questions about Summer Camp at Yocna. >> >> Warm Regards, >> > Nathan Crouch >> > Troop 45 601-934-5628
> >> > >> >

Hello everyone, The spring camporee is April 10-12 at Enid Lake. The cost for this campout is 30$. This is broken into two prices 15 for the event fee and 15 for food. Please respond to this email and let us know if your scout will be going. You can pay by cash, check or Venmo. The Venmo is BSA troop fourty-five. The absolute last day to sign up is March 30th.

Just a reminder we will be meeting tomorrow at our regular scheduled place and time.

Good Afternoon Parents and Leaders of Troop 45,
As Ben mentioned in his previous email, we are all looking forward to Troop 45’s Camping event this weekend at Trace State Park.
Below I have placed all relevant details for the weekend. Please contact me, Nathan Crouch, at *601-934-5628*, Ben Stepp, or one of the other leaders, for any additional details.
*Drop Off Time & Location:*
– 5:30 pm Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Oxford – *Please note that dinner will not be provided on Friday evening, so we ask that your son eat before arriving at the campout.*
*Pick Up Time & Location:*
– 12:15 pm Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, Oxford – *Please watch your email late Sunday morning for any updates. If there is an unforeseen delay, we would alert you via email.*
*Camping location:*
– Trace State Park – 2139 Faulkner Rd, Belden, MS 38826 – www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/park/trace-state-park
*Plan and details for the Weekend:*
– We will have ~24 Scouts and ~9 leaders and attend the full campout, traveling caravan style from the Church in ~6 vehicles. – The plan is to tent camp on both Friday and Saturday evening. Troop 45 will supply the tents. (Hammocks are ok as well) – For this campout we will be working with the Scout Youth Leadership to run a series of Scout Skill building sessions. These will include, Woodcraft(Ax/Knife handling), First Aid, Fire building, and Rope/Knots. – The Scouts will be responsible for cooking all of their meals inside of 3 separate patrols. – Time permitting, we may also spend a few hours in a Frisbee Golf game so if your son has a set of frisbees, please bring them. (No need to buy new ones, as we will have some available)

*Items to bring:*
– See Ben’s previous email below
Thank you for encouraging and supporting your Scout to attend.
Warm Regards,
Nathan Crouch
Troop 45 601-934-5628
On Tue, Mar 17, 2026 at 3:59 PM Troop 45 Scoutmaster < t45scoutmaster@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello all, > Scouts will need a very basic packing list this weekend. > Sleeping bag > Sleeping pad > (If they want a hammock they can use that as well just be sure to have a > rain tarp and everything else that goes with them) > Weather appropriate Clothes (we will be staying friday through sunday > bring enough) > Sleeping clothes > flashlight / headlamp > toiletries > water bottle > mess kit (bowl/plate, fork and spoon, and cup) > sunscreen > hat > backpack to store gear > pocket knife (only if they have completed their totem chit while in the > troop) > closed toed shoes (absolutely no crocs or sandals) > rain gear > > Mr. Nathan will be sending out an update on the campout with times in the > next day. > Thanks > Ben Stepp > Scoutmaster > > >