We are looking for a team of passionate and enthusiastic scout volunteers to help ensure that the El Dorado Shootout is an overwhelming success. You don’t have to know a thing about golf to help out! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available for golfers and non-golfers alike. Please sign up and help showcase the charm and wonderful hospitality of El Dorado, South Arkansas and the local area Boy Scouts.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Volunteers Needed - Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout benefiting De Soto Area Council, BSA
Each
year the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout benefits a local organization.
This year the beneficiary is the De Soto Area Council, Boy Scouts of
America!
We are looking for a team of passionate and enthusiastic scout volunteers to help ensure that the El Dorado Shootout is an overwhelming success. You don’t have to know a thing about golf to help out! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available for golfers and non-golfers alike. Please sign up and help showcase the charm and wonderful hospitality of El Dorado, South Arkansas and the local area Boy Scouts.
We are looking for a team of passionate and enthusiastic scout volunteers to help ensure that the El Dorado Shootout is an overwhelming success. You don’t have to know a thing about golf to help out! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available for golfers and non-golfers alike. Please sign up and help showcase the charm and wonderful hospitality of El Dorado, South Arkansas and the local area Boy Scouts.
Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout at Mystic Creek Golf Club
Spring Camporee April 5-7, 2019 - Historic Washington State Park, AR

Cost is $30, ($42 w/Shirt). Contact Ms. Renee or Mr. Crook to signup.
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/historic-washington-state-park
Monday, February 25, 2019
Shiloh National Military Trail Hike/Campout - March 21-24, 2019

http://www.shilohmilitarytrails.org/
Monday, January 14, 2019
We are now using Scoutbook.COM as our Unit-Management and Advancement Record System

Scoutbook is a Scout's advancement book in the cloud it is the only unit-management system fully integrated with the BSA database. Use your MyScouting.ORG login to access Scoutbook.COM online at https://www.scoutbook.com/. For Individual Advancement tracking try out the Mobile App - Scouting. This free app is available for both iPhone and Android devices. Search for “Scouting BSA” in the Apple App Store or Google Play and download today!
Monday, September 10, 2018
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 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 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).
December 17, 24, and 31 - NO SCOUT MEETINGS during Christmas Break - Meetings will resume, Monday, January 7th @ 6:30pm
December 17, 24, and 31 - NO SCOUT MEETINGS during Christmas Break - Meetings will resume, Monday, January 7th @ 6:30pm
FUTURE EVENTS TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR 2019:
January 7 - BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) for Registered Adults, Adult Volunteers, and Camp Staff, FUMC Fellowship Hall @ 5:30pm
January 11-13 – Winter Camp at El Dorado (OA Elections)
January 11-13 – Winter Camp at El Dorado (OA Elections)
February 10 – Scout Sunday
February 16- De Soto Area Council Eagle Banquet, FUMC Monticello, 6:30PM
March 1-3 - OA Spring Ordeal Weekend
March 1-3 - OA Spring Ordeal Weekend
March 21-24 – Spring Break Camp/Hike at Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee (Cost $45)
April 5-7 – Spring Camporee, Historic Washington State Park, AR, (Cost $30 + $12 if you would like shirt)
June 16-21 – Summer Camp at Camp De Soto
Thursday, June 14, 2018
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)
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 +
( ) 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.
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.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Upcoming Events - 2018
Note: Weekly Troop Meeting are Monday Nights at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted, schedule subject to change.
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 4-6 - OA SR-8 Conclave - Camp Orr, Jasper, AR
- TBA - Camp Workday, Camp DeSoto - Magellan Campsite
- 28 - NO TROOP MEETING (Memorial Day)
- 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)
- 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
- 10-12 - OA Summer Pilgrimage, Camp De Soto, AR
- 14-16 - BSA Clay Shoot, Camp De Soto, AR
- ? Troop Activity - TBA
- 12-14 - Fall Camporee (TBA)
- 26-28 - Cub Scout Fishing Derby
- 7-9 - OA Fall Fellowship
Note: Weekly Troop Meeting are Monday Nights at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted, schedule subject to change.
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