Butterfield Back-county Hike, March 14-16, 2014

Its time to finalize our plans for our upcoming Butterfield Back-county Hike.  If you are planning to go you need to be at tonight's Troop Meeting (Monday. March 3 at 6:30PM, FUMC) or contact Mr. Crook to reserve your spot before meeting time tonight.

The Butterfield Trail is A 15 mile loop (12 hour-overnight-hike) through the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The trail is named for the Butterfield Overland Express stage coach route and offers a rugged overnight hike in the Ozark Plateau. It begins at Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park and loops southward into the Ozark National Forest and returns to Devil's Den State Park.  We will make base-camp at Devil's Den State Park Friday night and camp overnight Saturday on the trail.  We will be carrying all of our camping gear, food and water with us, so you will need a backpack.  If you do not have one we need to know at tonight's meeting so arrangements may be made to borrow one.  We will be hocking in Class B's.

The final cost will be set tonight and will likely be between $50-$60.  You will need some additional money for travel food and drink.  We will be leaving Monticello just after 12:00PM Friday, March 14, which will require early check-out from school that Friday (take note of any schoolwork you will need to makeup on your return on Monday, March 17).  Make sure to eat lunch before arriving at the church before departure at 12:30PM.  You may want to bring snacks and drink for travel, its a long drive to the park (264 Miles, Estimated 4.5-5 hours drive time - traffic dependent) .

We will return sometime Sunday evening, we will send a text broadcast updating our arrival time once we complete the trail and head home.  To subscribe to the text service, send at text to (870) 501-5005 with the message @bsatroop67

We will likely not have cellular service in the mountains; therefore we will not have live web updates from the field.  Watch for post once we start home Sunday.

Devil's Den State Park is just West of West Fork, AR. off I540 (toward Fayetteville) on Hwy. 74W.  For more information you may contact the Park Superintendent, 11333 West Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, (479) 761-3325 or visit devilsden@arkansas.com.

Pack 69 - 2014 Crossover Ceremony

Troop 67 participated in Pack 69's Crossover Ceremony during their recent Blue & Gold Banquet. Two Webelos crossed over during the ceremony and are eligible to join the Boy Scouts.

Boy Scouting, is open to any boys who are 11, but not yet18 years old (or) boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old (or) have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10.

To Join Boy Scouts a boy and parent should attend a local Boy Scout Troop Meeting and fill out a Boy Scout membership application.

Troop 67 meets weekly; Monday nights at 6:30PM at the First United Methodist Church of Monticello in the Scout Room.

Be a Scout, come join us...

Find out more at https://beascout.scouting.org/

First Class, Requirement 2 "Complete a 1-Mile Orienteering Course"

First Class Scout – Requirement Notification:

Requirement 2 "Complete a 1-Mile Orienteering Course"

Scouts, we will be offering an opportunity to check-off this requirement this Saturday, February 22 at 1:00PM at Troop 67's 1-mile orienteering course at Lake Monticello. All Scouts needing this requirement (regardless of rank) should meet at the Hunger Run Access Pavilion on the West side of Lake Monticello (Hwy 35 North, Hunger Run Access Road, Dam Side). Please RSVP Mr. Crook ASAP if you are planning to participate. If you are unable to attend this weekend there will be a second opportunity (if needed) on Saturday, March 1st at 1:00PM, same location. Please let Mr. Crook know (Now) if you need to attend on March 1st. 

Note: This is a rank requirement and not a merit badge; Orienteering Merit Badge is offered at Summer Camp.

Scout Sunday - February 9, 2014 - First United Methodist Church of Monticello

Troop 67 will observer Scout Sunday with our Charter Sponsor and Troop Headquarters (First United Methodist Church of Monticello) Sunday, February 9, 2014.  A contingency of Scouts will attend both the morning contemporary (9AM) and traditional (10:50AM) services.

DeSoto Area Council's Eagle Banquet - February 8, 2014

It's Scouting Anniversary Day. Thanks to the literally tens of thousands of volunteers who have made this program possible for generations of America's youth.

The De Soto Area Council's Eagle Banquet is in El Dorado tonight (February, 8, 2014) at 6:30PM, College Avenue Church of Christ, 1817 N. College Ave. If you are planning to attend and haven't already purchased tickets the cost is $25 per person, at the door.

Join us as we celebrate Scouting and the Council's Eagle Scout Class of 2013.  Congratulations to Troop 67's own Eagle Scouts, Matthew Cater and Jeremy Weih.

Monticello Lions Club 2014 Donation

Boy Scout Troop 67 Scoutmaster Terry Crook, spoke to the Monticello Lions Club at their bi-weekly meeting and luncheon at Western Sizlin Restaurant, Thursday, February 6, 2014.

Mr. Crook told the group that membership in the Boy Scouts is open to boys, ages 11 through 17, who take an oath to honor their Family, Country, and Belief in God.

He continued by giving a report of recent and upcoming Troop activities including the numerous outdoor activities, campouts, and hikes the Troop participates in; Noting that the emphasis on these activities is leadership and volunteerism.

The group then viewed a highlight video of some of the Troop's recent activities.

At the conclusion of the presentation, the Lions Club presented Boy Scout Troop 67 with a check for $100 for appreciation and annual support from the Monticello Lions Club.

Thank You, to the Monticello Lions Club for their continued support of the Boy Scouts.

Troop 67, Scout Sunday ~ February 9, 2014

The first week of February is often referred to as Scouting Anniversary Week to commemorate the founding of the Boy Scouts of America and the issuing of our National Charter from Congress (February 8, 1910). The first Sunday in February (February 2nd) is designated as SCOUT SUNDAY (The United Methodist Church and Presbyterian Church (USA) recognizes this day on the 2nd Sunday in February which this year is on February 9th).

Troop 67 will observer Scout Sunday with our Charter Sponsor and Troop Headquarters (First United Methodist Church of Monticello) on February 9, 2014. A contingency of Scouts will attend both the morning contemporary (9AM) and traditional (10:50AM) services.

Troop 67 has been continually chartered by the First United Methodist Church for over 50 years. We celebrate the long relationship we have with this body of believers as we look forward to many more years of service together.

The Boy Scouts of America report that, religious organizations make up 65 percent of chartered organizations using the traditional Scouting program. As we know,  our charter organization provides much more than just a place to meet and store gear. Scout Sunday is our chance to say thank you.

Thank you First United Methodist Church of Monticello for your continued prayers and support of Scouting programs in the Monticello/Drew County area.

Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best, to do my duty, to GOD and my country and to obey the scout law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.