Hello all, For scouts who need to turn in homework from Merit badges they either started at camp, at a MB college or started with a Merit Badge counselor, need to have it scanned and emailed to the T 45 Scoutmaster email by this Saturday. We are turning in our purchase order to the council office on Tuesday and will need time to check the work. Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Good afternoon again Parents and Leaders,
I wanted to share details on two important upcoming dates:
*• Swim Test Make-Up Day* For Scouts who were unable to complete their swim checks last week due to the thunderstorm, we have scheduled a make-up session at *6:00 PM next Tuesday, May 12th*, at the Oxford Swim Club. While it’s ideal for all Scouts to complete the swim check (it remains valid for one year for water activities), it is especially important for those attending the Canoe Trip or Summer Camp.
*• Summer Camp Parent Meeting* For families who have committed to Summer Camp at Camp Yocona (June 7–13), as well as those who may still be considering attending, we will hold a parent meeting *next Monday at 7:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church*, overlapping with the last 30 minutes of the troop meeting. This timing allows you to attend at the conclusion of the meeting and depart with your Scout afterward.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you, Nathan Crouch Troop 45

Hello everyone, Here are some important dates and notes for the troop on May
Monday May 4th regular meeting- scouts can either dress up as their favorite Star Wars charters or wear their class A uniform. every scout needs their handbook at this meeting as well.
Monday May 11th we will have board of reviews for those scouts identified as needing them. Those scouts will need their full class a uniform and their handbook
Saturday May 16 canoe trip. Details are in the works.
Monday May 18th court of honor. All scouts in full class a uniforms
We are still working on a make up date for swim tests.
Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Briley Wright of troop 4 is planning a work day to complete his Eagle Project. Here are the details.
Walldoxey State Park 3946 MS-7 Holly Springs MS <www.google.com/maps/search/3946+MS-7+Holly+Springs+MS?entry=gmail&source=g> Sunday May 3rd 1:30 PM until done. Please wear pants and closed toes shoes. Bring gloves, rakes, shovels, and post hole diggers if you have them. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Bring water bottle if you would like. Please pass this along to other Scouts and Scouters or family members, many hands make light work!!!

Hey everyone, Due to lightning in the area we had to call the swim test off towards the end and some scouts did not get to do their swim test. We are working on getting a make up day to complete that. Thank you Ben Stepp

We will have the swim checks today even if it’s raining. They will only be canceled in the event of lightning.

Reminder that tomorrow we will be meeting at the Oxford swim club. Scouts need their swim trunks and towels. Please wait on your scout to get done as they will be dismissed as soon as they are done with their swim test.

Hello all, Monday’s meeting on April 27th will be held at Oxford Swim Club from 6:30 until completed. Scouts will need a towel and their swimming trunks, if they want goggles that’s fine. Please do not drop them off, as soon as they have completed their swim test they can go home. Even if your scout is not attending summer camp they still need to do their swim check as there are rank requirements for swimming they need to complete. All Scouts and Leaders attending Summit this summer also need to be present and prepared to take their swim test. When you google the address, the club will say it is temporarily closed, we have paid for it to be open so ignore that part. Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Scouts and Leaders,
I realize this is short notice but I’m working on a tight timeline to complete this project. I would appreciate anyone who could come this Tuesday and Thursday (4/21 and 4/23) starting at 5:45 pm. Please meet at Rowan Oak on Ole Miss campus.
We will be removing and replacing boards on 2 boardwalks/bridges located on the trail. Please wear clothes you can get dirty. Please bring work gloves and safety glasses. They will be provided if it is not possible for you to provide them. If you have drills you can bring, those would be helpful.
Thank you in advance for any time you can offer to help me complete this project.
Conner Upton

Don’t forget about the meeting tomorrow. Those who have a board of review scheduled remember you need full class a uniform. For those who have a scout who is at the rank of 1st class and above we will have a short meeting we need a parent or guardian present at the start of the meeting.
For everyone going on the summit trip remember we will have a parents meeting tomorrow as well. It should not take all that long either.
Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster