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

Just a few quick reminders Meeting tomorrow, class B uniform. Money for campout is due tomorrow.
Campout this weekend Friday through Sunday Trace state park. Drop off and pick up times are to be determined. For the new scouts, the packing list is in the handbook.
Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello everyone, The troop will be having a campout at Natchez Trace State Park March 21-23. The cost is 20$ and will be due by the meeting Monday March 16th. Please respond and let us know only if your scout is planning on attending. The last day to sign up is the 16th at the meeting. Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello all, Just a quick reminder we will not be meeting tomorrow.
Thanks Ben Stepp Scoutmaster

Hello all, Just a quick reminder. We’re meeting tonight at the church. It’s the 1st meeting of the month class As (no sweat pants or athletic shorts please) and bring your handbooks.

Hello everyone, As of yesterday, the citizenship in society MB has been discontinued and no longer required for eagle rank. Benjamin Stepp

Hello all, Sunday at 2pm we will be crossing 5 scouts over from pack 4 to the troop. The ceremony will be at OU Methodist church. We would like all of our scouts who can join us should be there by 1:45 in full class A uniform. Green pants, belt, tan shirt, and blue neckerchief tied in a friendship knot. If your scout does not have a neckerchief we will have extras there and they can get theirs then.
Benjamin Scoutmaster

Scouts and parents, This Saturday, February 28 from 1 PM to 3 PM, we have been asked to help provide some cleanup out at Camp Lake Stephens. This cleanup will primarily involve debris removal from the storm. Scouts will receive two hours of service to count towards rank advancement.
What: two scout service hours
Where: Camp Lake Stephens
When: this Saturday, February 28 from 1 to 3 PM
Who: leaders Michael Upton and Sam Cole, all Scouts, siblings, parents welcome
Why: a scout is helpful, do a good turn daily, a scout helps other people at all times
Supplies: weather looks nice for that day. High of 70°. no rain in the forecast. Long pants recommended. Sturdy close toed shoes. Work gloves. Filled water bottle. Snacks provided.

Tomorrow’s meeting is at the VFW. Class A is the uniform. 6:30~8:00pm

———- Forwarded message ——— From: Gary Wilson <garywilson1500@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 17:11 Subject: Fwd: Important Chicksa Merit Badge Collrge Information To: Scoutmaster Troop <t45scoutmaster@gmail.com>, Benjamin Stepp < benjamin.d.stepp@gmail.com>
Please send to parents of climbing and aviation.
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*From:* Tentaroo Camp Management <no-reply@tentaroo.com> *Date:* February 16, 2026 at 2:57:59 PM CST *To:* Gary Wilson <garywilson1500@gmail.com> *Subject:* *Important Chicksa Merit Badge Collrge Information* *Reply-To:* Gary Wilson <garywilson1500@gmail.com>

Scout and Scouters,

We are very excited to welcome you to Ole Miss this Saturday for the Merit Badge College! Check-in will begin at 8am on the 1st floor of Bishop Hall.
If you have a scout participating in Climbing, please have their parent fill out the health history and waiver linked below. Select “Climbing wall” and enter “Chicksa District Boy Scouts” as the group name. This should be filled out no later than Thursday evening. uofmississippi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0385c1dAVwuSpVP
If you have a scout participating in Aviation, please print and fill sign the form found here: www.natcheztracecouncil.org/files/54810/Aviation-Merit-Badge-Waiver-Form
Unfortunately, scouts will not be able to participate in these badges without these forms filled out. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed!
If you have any questions, please contact Gary Wilson at garywilson1500@gmail.com or (901) 679-3110