Troop Calendar - 2018-19

Troop 67 Fall Calendar

August 27 – Troop Meeting/ Bring Books/Plan Recruitment Activities 6:30

August 28 – Meet at City Park to help with activities during Cub Scout Recruitment (5:45 pm)

September 3 – No meeting/Labor Day Holiday

September 8 – Popcorn sales at Wal-Mart 8-4 (Sign up for two-hour shift)

September 10, 17 – Regular Troop Meetings 6:30 pm

September 17 – Meet at church and go to Fairgrounds to set up booth 6:15

September 14-16 – Troop Campout at Cane Creek/Star City (Cost $40)

September 18 – Fair Parade with Cub Scouts/Meet at First Presbyterian Church (4:30/4:45pm)

September 24 – Meet at Church 6:15/Go to Fire Department for Emergency Preparedness

October 1, 15, 22, 29 – Regular Troop Meetings 6:30 pm

October 6 – Popcorn Sales at Walmart 8-4 (Sign up for two-hour shift) *Canceled*

October 12-14 – Fall Camporee at White Oak Lake State Park, Cost $30, +$14 for T-shirt *Troop is not attending*

October  13 - Popcorn Sales at Walmart 8-2 (Sign up for time slot)

October 17 – Wednesday Night Meal Fundraiser at FUMC Family Life Center & Sell Popcorn (5:00 pm)

October 22 – All Popcorn orders due with money 6:30 pm

November 5, 12, 26 Regular Troop Meetings 6:30 pm

December 3, 10 Regular Troop Meetings 6:30 pm

December 10 – Troop Christmas Potluck and Dirty Santa 6:30 pm (Changed from the 17th due to Drew Central Band Concert).

FUTURE EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2019:

January 11-13 – Winter Camp at El Dorado

February 10 – Scout Sunday

February 16- Eagle Banquet in Crossett

March 21-24 – Spring Break Camp/Hike at Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee (Cost TBA)

April 5-7 – Spring Camporee (Troop Hosted) Historic Washington State Park, AR, (Cost TBA)

June 16-21 – Summer Camp at De Soto

Summer Camp 2018 - Checklist

Summer Camp Checklist - (Sunday June 17 - Friday 22, 2018)

We will meet at the Church Parking Lot at 2:00PM Sunday, June 17th, Wear your Class A uniform for travel.

Things you're going to need.

(   ) Medical Form and any Medication(s)

(   ) Full Uniform (travel/breakfast/evening meal/chapel/closing campfire)

(   ) Foot Locker/Trunk/Large Duffel Bag

(   ) Day Pack/Book Bag

(   ) Clothing for a week at Camp (Class B's, Summer Clothes)
(   ) Cap/Hat ++

(   ) Swim Suite

(   ) 2-Towles

(   ) Bedding-Twin Sheets, Blanket/Light Quilt

(   ) Pillow

(   ) Toiletries-Toothbrush, Soap/Body wash, Shampoo

(   ) Sunscreen

(   ) Rain gear

(   ) Extra shoes (no open toe shoes)

(   ) Insect Repellent

(   ) Battery Operated Fan and Batteries ++

(   ) Headlamp/Flashlight and Batteries

(   ) Battery operated lantern ++

(   ) Water Bottle

(   ) Scout Handbook

(   ) Reading Materials/Games ++

(   ) Camp Chair ++

(   ) Watch ++

(   ) Snacks

(   ) Bicycle and Helmet ++

(   ) Light Jacket

(   ) Extra Money for Trading Post
(   ) Hammock/Straps +

(   ) OA Sash (if a member)

*Label Everything-Many things will look alike.

Parents may join their Scout for evening meal Friday, June 22 (requires meal ticket(s), purchase at Trading Post). Closing Campfire will be Friday Night at Dusk. Campers may leave with parents Friday after campfire (around 9:30PM).

++ Optional, but recommended
+ Optional

**Be aware: Cell service is very limited at Camp.

Upcoming Events - 2018

Note: Weekly Troop Meeting are Monday Nights at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted, schedule subject to change.

 

January

• 1 - NO TROOP MEETING (Winter Break)
• 8 - Return to Weekly Troop Meeting After Winter Break
• 12-14 - Boy Scout Winter Camp, Camp De Soto, AR
• 15 - NO TROOP MEETING (MLK Day)
• 19-21 - Cub Scout Klondike Derby, Camp De Soto, AR

February

• 2-3 Flapjack 20 - 20 Mile Night Hike, Cane Creek State Park, AR (Meets Hiking Merit Badge 20 Mile Hike Requirement)
• 4 - Troop 67 Eagle Court of Honor, 2PM / (BSA Scout Sunday - Official)
• 11 - Troop 67 Scout Sunday Observed - First United Methodist Church
• 17 - De Soto Area Council Annual Recognition Banquet (Eagle Banquet) @ FUMC, Monticello, AR (Host, Troop 67), 6:30PM
• 19 - NO TROOP MEETING (President's Day)

March

• 2-4 - OA Spring Ordeal Weekend, Camp De Soto, AR
• 19-23 - Spring Break 2018
• 19 - NO TROOP MEETING (Spring Break)
• 22-25 - Philmont Trek Shake-Down - Eagle Rock Loop Trail, Ouachita National Forest, AR

April

• 7 - ***Canceled*** BSA Sticks & Ticks Trail Run, Camp De Soto, AR
• 20-22 - Cub Scout Weekend, Camp De Soto, AR
• 27-29 - Spring Camporee - Annual 4 State Scout-O-Rama, Spring Lake Park, Texarkana, TX

May

• 4-6 - OA SR-8 Conclave - Camp Orr, Jasper, AR
• TBA - Camp Workday, Camp DeSoto - Magellan Campsite
• 28 - NO TROOP MEETING (Memorial Day)

June

• 4-8 - Cub Scout Summer Day Camp, Camp DeSoto, AR
• 11 - Weekly Troop Meeting (Summer Camp Prep)
• 15-16 - Arrow of Light (Webelos') Resident Camp, Camp DeSoto, AR
• 17-23 - BSA Summer Camp 2018, Camp DeSoto
• 23 - Camp De Soto 50th Anniversary Celebration (All Alumni Invited to Attend)
• 25 - NO TROOP MEETING (Summer Break)

July

• 5-20 - 2018 Philmont Trek

• 5 - Philmont Crew Departs for Amarillo, TX
• 6 - Philmont Crew Continues to Cimarron, NM
• 7 - Check-in @ Philmont
• 8-18 - Philmont Trek (On Trail)
• 18 - Arrive at Base Camp / Closing Campfire
• 19 - Depart for Sherman, TX
• 20 - Arrive Home

• 30-AUG 3 - NOAC (National Order of the Arrow Conference), Indiana University

August

• 10-12 - OA Summer Pilgrimage, Camp De Soto, AR

September

• 14-16 - BSA Clay Shoot, Camp De Soto, AR
• ? Troop Activity - TBA

October

• 12-14 - Fall Camporee (TBA)
• 26-28 - Cub Scout Fishing Derby

December

• 7-9 - OA Fall Fellowship

Note: Weekly Troop Meeting are Monday Nights at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted, schedule subject to change.

DeSoto Area Council Fall Camporee - October 13-15, 2017 @ Arkansas Post

This year's Desoto Area Council fall camporee will be held at Arkansas Post. Some of the events include the following:

• Potluck dinner - Scouts will vote on their favorite dish, and the winning troop will get an award
• Arkansas Post National Memorial Scout Trek - those who complete the hike and fulfill the other requirements set by the park, will receive a special Arkansas Post Patch.
• Small Service project
• Other events may include and archaeological dig and/or battle reenactment
• Lunch will be provided by the council

T shirts will be available for pre-order.

Troop 67's Cost is $30 per camper, Plus $10 for T-Shirt (Pre-order only).

We will be meeting at the Church parking lot Friday, October 13 at 4:00PM. Wear your Class A uniform for travel. We will be eating the evening meal at the campground.

See Mr. Crook or Ms. Renee for more information or to pre-order T-Shirt.

Arkansas Post, South of Gillett, AR (MAP)

Summer Camp Checklist - (Sunday June 18 - Saturday 24, 2017)

We will meet at the Church Parking Lot at 2:00PM Sunday, June 18th, Wear your Class A uniform for travel.

Things you're going to need.

(   ) Medical Form and any Medication(s)

(   ) Full Uniform (travel/breakfast/evening meal/chapel/closing campfire)

(   ) Foot Locker/Trunk/Large Duffel Bag

(   ) Day Pack/Book Bag

(   ) Clothing for a week at Camp (Class B's, Summer Cloths)
(   ) Cap/Hat ++

(   ) Swim Suite

(   ) 2-Towles

(   ) Bedding-Twin Sheets, Blanket/Light Quilt

(   ) Pillow

(   ) Toiletries-Toothbrush, Soap/Body wash, Shampoo

(   ) Sunscreen

(   ) Rain gear

(   ) Extra shoes (no open toe shoes)

(   ) Insect Repellent

(   ) Battery Operated Fan and Batteries ++

(   ) Headlamp/Flashlight and Batteries

(   ) Battery operated lantern ++

(   ) Water Bottle

(   ) Scout Handbook

(   ) Reading Materials/Games ++

(   ) Camp Chair ++

(   ) Watch ++

(   ) Snacks

(   ) Bicycle and Helmet ++

(   ) Light Jacket

(   ) Extra Money for Trading Post
(   ) Hammock/Straps +

(   ) OA Sash (if a member)

*Label Everything-Many things will look alike.

Parents may join their Scout for evening meal Friday, June 23 (requires meal ticket(s), purchase at Trading Post). Closing Campfire will be Friday Night at Dusk. Campers may leave with parents Friday after campfire (around 9:30PM).

++ Optional, but recommended
+ Optional

**Be aware: Cell service is very limited at Camp.

DeSoto Area Council - 5th Annual BSA 5K - 8:00AM April 29, 2017

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **

** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **
BSA 5K Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017

El Dorado Lions Club & Fairgrounds Track, El Dorado, AR

Chip timed by Apex Endurance 

desotoareacouncil.org

$20 per entrant

Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 14th

$5 Late Fee after April 14th

Shirts not guaranteed to late registrants after April 14th

Trophy for top male and top female

Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded for runners

and 1st place walkers Day of Race 

Registration 6:30 a.m.—7:30 a.m. 
** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED **

Register Online

Registration Form

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Winter Events

Upcoming Events

NOV 14 - Thanksgiving Potluck / Can Food Drive - 6:30PM, FUMC
NOV 17 - Popcorn Order Pick Ups, FUMC Fellowship Hall - 4:00PM
NOV 21 - No Meeting/Thanksgiving Holiday
NOV 28 - Troop Meeting / Balance due on Popcorn Orders
DEC 2-4 - OA Lodge Fall Fellowship
DEC 5 - Troop Meeting
DEC 12 - Troop Meeting
DEC 18 - Community Service Hours - Salvation Army Bell at Wal-Mart 1-5PM
DEC 19 - Troop Christmas Party/Potluck, Dirty Santa Game - $10 Gift for game (No Knives)
DEC 19 - Winter Camp Signup (Winter Camp January 13-15, $55)
DEC 26 - JAN 2 - No Meetings/Winter Holiday
JAN 9 - Troop Meeting
JAN 13-15 - Winter Camp, Camp De Soto
JAN 16 -
JAN 20-22 - Cub Scout Klondike Derby, OA Workers Needed
JAN 23 - Troop Meeting
JAN 30 - Troop Meeting
FEB 6 - Troop Meeting
FEB 13 - Troop Meeting
FEB 18 - Council Eagle Banquet, TBA
FEB 20 - Troop Meeting
FEB 27 - Troop Meeting
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