Fingerprinting Merit Badge

Troop 156 would like to say thank you to Assistant Scoutmaster Jim for presenting the Fingerprinting Merit Badge. There were 10 Scouts who were able to start work on this badge. The remaining work will be completed at the October 28 troop meeting. If completed the troop will then work on the Traffic Safety merit badge with Jim.

The troop meeting scheduled for November 11 will be canceled due to Veterans Day. The troop has been invited to help with the flags for the Jasper County Veteran's Day program. Below is a list of activities - please contact Ellen with any questions.

Saturday November 8 - 8 am- putting flags on poles at the Jasper County Fairground - Floral Hall
Saturday November 8 - 10 am - staking the Courthouse lawn
Tuesday November 11 - 6 am - putting flags on the Courthouse lawn
Tuesday November 11 - 4 pm - taking flags down from Courthouse lawn
Saturday November 15 - 8:30 am - folding flags at the American Legion Post #20

Photos from September Campout

Here are the photos from our campout last month! Not the best as I only had my cell phone with me but it gives you the idea!

Our boys behaving normally.

Our boys being nice for the picture.

Getting lined up for the parade.

Waiting for the parade to start. Cody S. is in the background in his band uniform somewhere!

Looking good and waiting to start!

Marching in the parade!

Don't forget about the Cub Scouts getting ready for the parade!

Cub Scouts in the parade #1

Cub Scouts in the parade #2

Harley after the parade!

September Campout

Troop 156 camped at Sam Parr State Park this past weekend. We were asked to provide the color guard for the Fall Festival parade since the boys did an excellent job for the Strawberryfest parade in the Spring. Good job Scouts! The troop then returned to Sam Parr and relaxed and enjoyed a easy lunch. Later in the afternoon we took the troop back into town to volunteer for the Chamber's homemade ice cream booth. We had a few too many boys for the number of customers that we had but everyone helped and had a great time! Unfortunately a storm brewed up unexpectedly and we had to cancel the remainder of the campout. But we were able to get everyone home safely and almost dry! At our troop meeting last night the Scouts put up the tents that were taken to dry and reloaded the troop trailer a bit neater than when it left Sam Parr. The Chamber surprised us yesterday by letting us know that had homemade ice cream left and we were able to enjoy a snack at the end of the meeting. Thank you Lisa! (I will post pictures from the parade as soon as I download them)

A Scout Family in Need

A note to our Scouting families - Ronnie, Betty and Cody house suffered an electrical fire over the past weekend. Their trailer has a lot of water damage and they are currently living in their camper. Please call Ronnie or Betty to see if you and your family can offer assistance to them during this time. Thank you! Ellen & Jesse

2008 Summer Camp at Rhodes France Scout Reservation

Boy Scout Troop 156 recently attended summer camp at Rhodes France Scout Reservation near Pana, Illinois. 11 members along with six adults participated in such activities as rifle and shotgun shooting, swimming, climbing, repelling, and archery. Over 40 merit badges were earned by the Scouts during the week as well as the troop earn their Duty to God patch and the Baden Powell award.

July 22,2008 Meeting

There was a special speaker named Dale. He talked about being a deaf Boy Scout. Those who attended were Patrick, Trygve, Doug, Jesse, Jacob, Cody S., Matt, and Harley. Next meeting will be at Gary's house. Next activity is the O.A. Fall Fellowship Aug. 15-17.

Quote from Mark Twain

I read this quote on my box of Celestial Seasonings tea this morning - thought it was appropriate for Scouts and Scouters alike!

"Alway do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest."