News & Updates

• Monday meeting
  Ladies and Gentlemen, We are continuing to monitor the weather and will make a decision for Mondays meeting as the weekend progresses. I can tell you this now, if… Read more: Monday meeting
• Fwd: Scout Sunday update for parents–Ben, please send out
  ———- Forwarded message ——— From: Jason Bouldin <jbouldin@bellsouth.net> Date: Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 15:48 Subject: Re: Scout Sunday update for parents–Ben, please send out To: Troop 45 Scoutmaster… Read more: Fwd: Scout Sunday update for parents–Ben, please send out
• Scout Sunday update for parents
  <benjamin.d.stepp@gmail.com> Parents: Regarding Scout Sunday and the approaching winter weather this weekend…we are carefully monitoring the potential for icy conditions. With luck, we can move forward as planned…but we’ll… Read more: Scout Sunday update for parents
• Fwd: Scout Sunday This Sunday January 25
  Please see the following email from Mr Jason about Scout Sunday. [image: Scout-Sunday-2026.png] *Troop 45 celebrates Scout Sunday on January 25!* Here’s the scoop… *What:* Scout Sunday is celebrated… Read more: Fwd: Scout Sunday This Sunday January 25
• Physicals
  Hello everyone, We will be doing physicals on February 16th, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Church. We will have three or four physicians present so… Read more: Physicals
• Tentative 2026 spring calander
  Hello everyone, Attached is the tentative spring calendar. The march and May campouts are TBD. 2026-spring-calander-planning.docx
• Meeting on January 26
  Hello everyone, Just an FYI, we will be meeting at the VFW in Oxford on Monday the 26th. We will be outside and the weather is going to be… Read more: Meeting on January 26
• NO meeting Monday
  There will not be a meeting tomorrow.
• Fwd: No OA meeting Jan 20. Winter Fellowship Jan 3q – Feb 1.
  For Parents of OA Scouts At out last meeting, we announced an OA meeting for January 20th. That was a mistake on my part, we are not meeting that… Read more: Fwd: No OA meeting Jan 20. Winter Fellowship Jan 3q – Feb 1.
• Don’t forget
  Don’t forget to feed your scout dinner before dropping them off at Toby tubby tonight for the campout. Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster
• Scout Sunday
  Hello everyone again, Sorry for all the emails today, I have had the flu and not been doing anything, if you didn’t get a response to an email it’s… Read more: Scout Sunday
• Campout this weekend
  For the campout this weekend, Drop off will be at Toby Tubby BSA camp Located at 589 County Road 100, Oxford, MS 38655 <www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=ed0df956b2671564c8fb3e59c88daa8b4ae4e49e823d56933096af2060956314JmltdHM9MTc2ODI2MjQwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3b6ccddc-9fb0-69ae-23e9-dcff9e2f6886&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW…>. Have the boys dropped off… Read more: Campout this weekend
• February Ski Trip
  Hello everyone, Just to keep you up to date February 7-8 we will have our ski trip. We will be leaving early on the 7th and heading just north… Read more: February Ski Trip
• Campout
  We need to know by Monday who will be attending the campout this month. The cost is 20$. For scouts 1st class and above it is required. We want… Read more: Campout
• Last reminder for MB college
  Monday is the deadline for MB classes to be turned into us. DO NOT sign up on your own. The district wants us to sign up as a troop.… Read more: Last reminder for MB college
• Meeting tonight
  Don’t forget meeting tonight class A uniform. We are having elections tonight. If a scout is 1st class and above they have to be there to run for office… Read more: Meeting tonight
• Starting Back
  Hello All, I hope everyone has had a very Merry Christmas, and will be having a happy new year. We will be having our first meeting back on January… Read more: Starting Back
• Merit Badge College
  Hello everyone, This email is about the Chicks District Merit Badge College at The University of Mississippi. Scouts will have the opportunity to earn up to two possibly three… Read more: Merit Badge College
• Court Of Honor Tomorrow
  Just a quick reminder Our Winter Court of Honor is tomorrow. Scouts should be in full Class A. Tan Shirt, troop neckerchief the blue one, Sash if they have… Read more: Court Of Honor Tomorrow
• No meeting tomorrow except …
  No meeting tomorrow except for Aidan, coalson, and Liam. You three need to be in full class A for your board of reviews. Scouts can turn MB work into… Read more: No meeting tomorrow except …
• Court of Honor and Last day for Completion of MBs and ranks Date
  Hello everyone, The court of Honor is scheduled for the 15th of December. The uniform is Class A, to include blue troop 45 neckerchief, sash if you have one,… Read more: Court of Honor and Last day for Completion of MBs and ranks Date
• Fwd: Tishomingo camput this weekend
  ———- Forwarded message ——— From: J C Date: Wed, Dec 3, 2025 at 20:40 Subject: Tishomingo camput this weekend To: Troop 45 Scoutmaster Parents, For those signed up for… Read more: Fwd: Tishomingo camput this weekend
• Parade update
  From Mr Jason We are going to be lined up at the four-way stop sign on S. 5th St. and University Avenue. The four-way stop sign where the University… Read more: Parade update
• Fwd: Oxford Christmas Parade December 1, 2025
  Hello all, Below is the update for parade tomorrow. We will have two leaders there starting at 5, however, it’s going to be cold and we will not be… Read more: Fwd: Oxford Christmas Parade December 1, 2025
• Meeting tonight
  Hello everyone, The meeting tonight will be at our church from 6:30-8. Class A uniform. Scouts need to bring their handbooks even if they don’t have anything to turn… Read more: Meeting tonight
• Parents meeting tonight
  The parents meeting will be in the sanctuary at the church. It will start promptly at six. If you can not make it the zoom is below. On the… Read more: Parents meeting tonight
• Fwd: Weather Update & Soft Recommendation for Parade Day
  This came from the Christmas parade committee. Please be aware. ———- Forwarded message ——— From: Benjamin Stepp Date: Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 17:54 Subject: Fwd: Weather Update &… Read more: Fwd: Weather Update & Soft Recommendation for Parade Day
• Parent meeting Sunday
  Hey all, I made a mistake the meeting is Sunday Nov 30th not Dec 1st. My apologies. Also this is not a meeting for scouts. Please have them stay… Read more: Parent meeting Sunday
• Fwd: Eagle Scout Project
  Service hours availble Saturday. A scout from troop 4 is working on his eagle project this saturday. Troop 45 leadership will not be in attendance, however, your scout can… Read more: Fwd: Eagle Scout Project
• Parent meeting Sunday
  Ladies and gentlemen, We will have a parent meeting Sunday December 1st at the church at 6 pm. It is highly encouraged that all of you attend. This will… Read more: Parent meeting Sunday
• Reminder no meeting tonight
  Just a reminder, there is no meeting tonight.
• December Campout and Christmas Parade
  Good morning everyone, This email contains information for the Christmas parade and our December campout. Christmas parade We will be walking in the parade on December 1st. Drop off… Read more: December Campout and Christmas Parade
• Meeting tonight
  Don’t forget we are meeting tonight. Meetings start at 6:30. We will be outside so dress accordingly. Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster
• Car parking Saturday
  Car parking for Saturday will be 11-3 at hotty toddy Parking.
• Patrol Leader Council Meeting
  Hello everyone, This Sunday from 2:30 -4:pm we will be having a Patrol Leaders Council meeting. This includes: Senior Patrol Leader, both Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, the troop Quartermaster,… Read more: Patrol Leader Council Meeting
• Meeting Monday
  Hello all, We will be meeting at the church Monday, Nov 17. Class B uniform. Normal meeting time flags at 6:30. Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster
• Fwd: Chicksa District Scouting for Food
  Please see the following email from our district. ———- Forwarded message ——— From: Benjamin Stepp Date: Mon, Nov 10, 2025 at 17:31 Subject: Fwd: Chicksa District Scouting for Food… Read more: Fwd: Chicksa District Scouting for Food
• No Meeting Monday
  Just a reminder no meeting Monday after a campout. See you on the 17th.
• Fwd: Big Hill Pond Campout Details
  Good Evening Parents and Leaders of Troop 45, We are all looking forward to Troop 45’s Backpacking Camping Experience at Big Hill Pond. Below I have placed all relevant… Read more: Fwd: Big Hill Pond Campout Details
• Popcorn take order forms due tonight
  Hello all We need the money and order forms from all the take orders turned in tonight at the meeting. If you can not make it please send me… Read more: Popcorn take order forms due tonight
• Meeting
  Hello everyone, Quick reminder, meeting tomorrow. Bring the gear that was put out in a previous email. Wear class B uniform. We wore class As last week. If your… Read more: Meeting
• Car parking tomorrow
  Car parking tomorrow, Devious Ducks Class A 11-3
• Camp out.
  Hey everyone, The last day to sign up for the backpacking campout at big him pond is at the meeting Monday. The cost is 25$ Benjamin Stepp Scoutmaster
• Next weeks meeting
  Hey everyone, We forgot to mention this to the scouts tonight in all the fun games out there visiting scouts from pack 4. Next weeks meeting the boys will… Read more: Next weeks meeting
• Trunk or treat
  Hey everyone There is a trunk or treat tomorrow at the national guard armory on Ed Perry Blvd tomorrow from 2-4. Bring your kiddos fill them up on some… Read more: Trunk or treat
• Meeting reminder
  Meeting tonight Class B except for those that were told they have a Board of Review. They need to be in class a. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm
• Fall dues
  If you have not already done so please get with Mr Anthony to pay your fall dues.
• Meeting reminder
  Meeting 6:30-8:00 Class A uniform Bring your handbook it’s the first meeting of the month.
• This weekends events.
  Hello everyone, We have a jam packed weekend. Friday from 4 PM to dark, we will be selling popcorn at Kroger. If you can make it please come on… Read more: This weekends events.
• Campout this weeked
  Hello everyone, For those going on the campout this weekend. The campout is at Trace State Park. Drop off is between 6-7 pm at the park. The park is… Read more: Campout this weeked
• Fwd: message from the Senior Patrol leader
  ———- Forwarded message ——— From: jackson copelin Date: Sun, Sep 28, 2025 at 19:49 Parents, Here are our troop plans for October. The Camporee is October 2-4. Meetings are… Read more: Fwd: message from the Senior Patrol leader
• Meeting Monday
  Hello everyone, The meeting Monday is at the VFW. If the boys have their totem chits and fire chits please have them bring their knives, and a lighter or… Read more: Meeting Monday
• Popcorn sales
  Hey everyone, Scouts will be selling popcorn this Saturday from 9-1 at Kroger. Class A uniform. Thanks Ben Stepp
• Meeting tonight and camporee deadline
  Parent meeting will start at 6:30. On Mon, Sep 15, 2025 at 16:05 Christopher Scruggs wrote: > Is the parent meeting going to start at 630? Or what time… Read more: Meeting tonight and camporee deadline
• Meeting tonight and camporee deadline
  Quick reminder Meeting starts 6:30 goes to 8pm. Class B uniform except for those who have been identified for a board of review. We will have a parents meeting… Read more: Meeting tonight and camporee deadline
• Fall camporee
  Hello everyone, I hope this finds you well. The fall camporee is fast approaching, October 3-5. This is our centennial campout, 100 years of scouting for our council. The… Read more: Fall camporee
• New neckerchief
  Please have your scout bring their new neckerchiefs to the meeting with them tonight. We are going to teach them the friendship knot
• Information
  Hello everyone, I wanted to let you know about the troop. The boys have taken a huge step forward in running the troop. The boys will be putting the… Read more: Information
• Troop T shirts
  Hey everyone, Sorry I did not make this clear. Each scout will get 2 new class b shirts for free. If they lose it or need an extra is… Read more: Troop T shirts
• Meeting Tomorrow
  Meeting tomorrow, Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM Location: First Pres. Uniform: Class A We will be handing out new Class B t Shirts. They are all Adult sizes. If… Read more: Meeting Tomorrow
• What to bring
  Sorry this part got cut off. Hours: – 7:30am to 5pm What to wear and bring: – Swimsuit and Swim shirts if available. – – Scouts will be getting… Read more: What to bring
• Final notes for sailing and waivers
  Good Evening, Parents and Leaders of Troop 45, We are all looking forward to the Troop 45 Small Boat Sailing Day at Sardis Lake tomorrow. Here are a few… Read more: Final notes for sailing and waivers
• Sailing Saturday
  Just a reminder we will be meeting at Blackjack at Sardis lake. This is at rafters on the water. Wear swimming trunks and bring a water bottle.
• sailing
  If you have not let us know about your scout being there Saturday or not, please let us know by this evening if they can make it saturday morning.… Read more: sailing
• Sailing Saturday
  Hello everyone, Saturday, Sept 6, we will be meeting at Blackjack Landing at Sardis Lake at 7:30 AM for sailing. We will be cooking out for lunch. and be… Read more: Sailing Saturday
• Meeting reminder
  Meeting tonight 6:30-8pm At First Presbyterian Church Class B uniform or another scout shirt.
• Troop 45 at NYLT 2025
  Seven Scouts and three adult Leaders from Troop 45 participated in a NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) seminar held at Camp Seminole over the weekend. NYLT is a premier… Read more: Troop 45 at NYLT 2025
• Meeting
  Meeting: Monday August 18 Time: 6:30 PM Uniform: Class B
• Fast Facts 2025 start
  Troop 45 has cranked back up for the 2025-26 academic year and the Scouts are ready to get back at it. The fall semester has been planned and the… Read more: Fast Facts 2025 start
• Meeting info
  Meeting time: 630pm-8pm Meeting location: First Presbyterian Church Uniform: class B
• Cub Scout recruiting help needed
  Hello everyone, It’s that time again where leaders go recruiting Cub Scout aged kids in the elementary schools. We will again be allowed to help with car rider drop… Read more: Cub Scout recruiting help needed
• Order of the arrow Induction weekend
  Hey everyone, This email is for our troop Arrowmen and those who were voted into the OA and have not gone through their induction yet. This weekend is the… Read more: Order of the arrow Induction weekend
• Meetings
  We are still meeting tomorrow. 6:30 -8 class a uniform Ben Stepp Scoutmaster.
• Monday meeting canceled
  Hey folks, I made a big boo-boo. Monday is open house for Lafayette county schools. This means 2/3rds of our senior leadership and over half of our patrol leaders… Read more: Monday meeting canceled
• Merit Badges and requirements
  Hey everyone, The merit badges from week 1 have been entered. Not all of the MBs they took at summer camp are completed and will need to complete before… Read more: Merit Badges and requirements
• Summer camp MBs
  Hello everyone and Happy Father’s Day to all the dads. For those new to the troop and for general knowledge, the summer camp merit badges will be put in… Read more: Summer camp MBs
• Summer camp update
  Hello everyone, I hope this email finds you well and safe after the storms today. Unfortunately the storms did some real damage to camp. We had trees all over… Read more: Summer camp update
• Summer camp check in update
  Hey folks, We have been asked to check in at 3:00pm, so like all things it’s a change. We will meet at 2:45pm in the parking lot to load… Read more: Summer camp check in update
• Summer Camp at Yocona
  Hello Everyone, For camp this summer, Mr. Nathan Crouch 601-934-5628, and Mr Rob Devries 407-473-7672, will be the points of contact for the troop. They will be there everyday… Read more: Summer Camp at Yocona
• Tents
  Hey folks, We are missing a few tents and some of the tent parts. If your scout still has a tent from a campout or any parts to a… Read more: Tents
• National Youth Leadership Training
  Hello everyone, I hope this finds you well. This email is for all who have a scout at the rank of 1st class or higher. The Natchez Trace Council… Read more: National Youth Leadership Training
• Court of Honor
  Hello Everyone, We have our Court of Honor, Monday May 26th, yes Memorial Day. The Ceremony will be at 5:30 PM, and Scouts will need to be there at… Read more: Court of Honor
• Meeting and elections
  Ladies and gentlemen, Tomorrow we will have our last regular meeting before the court of honor. Tomorrow we will hold troop elections. Scouts who are first class and above… Read more: Meeting and elections
• Meeting Monday
  Hello all We will be meeting Monday. We have Order of the Arrow elections. All scouts who 1) have obtained 1st class over the past year 2) or who… Read more: Meeting Monday
• Merit badge Requirements deadline.
  Hello all, May 19 is the deadline to turn in merit badge requirements for recognition at the Court of Honor on May 26th. These are the requirements from merit… Read more: Merit badge Requirements deadline.
• Meeting tonight
  Hey everyone, I apologize for not sending g a separate meeting reminder. We are meeting tonight 6:45 start. PLC at our usual time. Class B is the uniform. Benjamin… Read more: Meeting tonight
• Campout this weekend.
  Hello everyone, Just as a reminder, we have a campout this weekend at wall foxy state park. Cost is 20$ This is a Friday night through Sunday campout. We… Read more: Campout this weekend.
• Eagle Ceremony
  I apologize. Scouts be at the church at 345 and the ceremony starts at 430 On Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM Troop 45 Scoutmaster < t45scoutmaster@gmail.com> wrote: >… Read more: Eagle Ceremony
• Eagle Ceremony
  Hello all, Just a reminder we will be having an eagle ceremony for 5 of our Eagle Scouts. All scouts should be there to practice no later than 330… Read more: Eagle Ceremony
• Meeting reminder
  Hello everyone, I just want to remind everyone of tonight’s meeting. Meeting is at 6:45pm, the PLC starts at 6:30. The uniform is class B except for the 4… Read more: Meeting reminder
• Updated invitation: Eagle Scout Court of Honor @ Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:30pm – 5:30pm (CDT) (website@troop45.oxfordms.org)
  This event has been updated Changed: description, attachments Eagle Scout Court of Honor Sunday Apr 27, 2025 ⋅ 4:30pm – 5:30pm Central Time – Chicago Join with Google Meet… Read more: Updated invitation: Eagle Scout Court of Honor @ Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:30pm – 5:30pm (CDT) (website@troop45.oxfordms.org)
• Eagle court of Honor
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• Fwd: Sign up genius
  Here is the link for parking sign up for the Northern Tier Group on Double Decker Weekend. www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4DABA823A2FF2-56343188-double
• Invitation: District Awards Dinner @ NE Spark – Class A! @ Fri May 9, 2025 6:30pm – 8pm (CDT) (website@troop45.oxfordms.org)
  District Awards Dinner @ NE Spark – Class A! Friday May 9, 2025 ⋅ 6:30pm – 8pm Central Time – Chicago Location NE SPARC, 1389 Cooperative Wy, Oxford, MS… Read more: Invitation: District Awards Dinner @ NE Spark – Class A! @ Fri May 9, 2025 6:30pm – 8pm (CDT) (website@troop45.oxfordms.org)
• Invitation: Eagle Scout Court of Honor @ Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:30pm – 5:30pm (CDT) (website@troop45.oxfordms.org)
  Eagle Scout Court of Honor Sunday Apr 27, 2025 ⋅ 4:30pm – 5:30pm Central Time – Chicago Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/bfw-scxu-ggt?hs=224 William Bouldin Tate Lynn Hugh Wilson Auston… Read more: Invitation: Eagle Scout Court of Honor @ Sun Apr 27, 2025 4:30pm – 5:30pm (CDT) (website@troop45.oxfordms.org)
• Northern Tier meeting and payments
  Hello all, This message is for the northern tier group. We will have a break out meeting at tonight’s regular meeting. Also the final payments for the trek are… Read more: Northern Tier meeting and payments
• Meeting Monday
  Hey everyone, I hope this finds you well. Just a reminder, we are meeting Monday. Class B uniform. Start 645, PlC at 6:30. See you there, Benjamin Stepp
• Meeting reminder
  Meeting tonight 6:45 PM class A. PLC at 6:30 for patrol leaders and ASPLs, Scribe and quartermaster. If you have money from camp cards be sure to turn it… Read more: Meeting reminder
• Campout canceled
  Hello everyone, I hate to do this but we need to cancel this weekends campout. The weather reports have high probabilities of thunderstorms, high winds and tornado activity. They… Read more: Campout canceled
• Campout this weekend.
  Hello everyone, Just a little update about the weekend campout for those that signed up last night. The cost again is 15$, it will be saturday and pickup on… Read more: Campout this weekend.