Earth Day 2013

In observance of Earth Day Troop 67 plants a sycamore tree on the grounds of First United Methodist Church, Monticello.

Weston LePhiew awarded BSA STEM/SuperNova Award

Weston LePhiew of Boy Scout Troop 67, Monticello, AR. is awarded the STEM/SuperNova Award by DeSoto Area Council Scout Executive, Rob Lavoie. The Boy Scout Supernova awards recognize superior achievement by a Boy Scout in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

DeSoto Summer Camp 2013 - June 16th-21st, 2013

DeSoto Summer Camp 2013 - June 16-June 21, 2013: Camp Fee is $225/Scout *(Some programs require additional materials and supplies at additional cost, check with Mr. Crook about which programs). Camp Fee is payable now until May 15th. Scouts with a balance in their personal Popcorn account may use all or part of their balance to offset the cost of camp, see Ms. Renee to check your balances. Registration and medical forms will be available soon.

Caney Creek WIlderness Campout - May 17th-19th, 2013

DATE SET:  Mark your calendar for the Caney Creek Wilderness Area Hike and Campout, May 17th-19th, 2013.

Spring Camporee This Friday - April 5-7, 2013

REMINDER: We will be meeting at the Church parking lot Friday, April 5th at 4:00PM to leave for Spring Camporee at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, LA. Regular travel rules apply; Wear your Class A Uniform and bring a sack meal for that evenings meal. If you are bringing a bike remember to also bring a helmet (it is required in order to ride). Pack for a two night campout, the weather forecast is looking good right now Fr, 71/46; Sa, 76/53; Su, 75/60 with a less than 10% chance of showers. We will be returning Sunday midday. Watch our Facebook feed for live updates from the field.

United States Flag Retirement Ceremony (Video)

Video by: Joe Burgess, MonticelloLive.COM
Video Link: http://vimeo.com/63129507

US Flag Retirement Ceremony

Chapter one, section eight, item k, of the United States flag code states: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferable by burning."

On Monday April 1, 2013 members of Boy Scout Troop 67 were properly trained and participated in a United States Flag Retirement Ceremony. Thanks to members of VFW Post 4515, Monticello, Arkansas for training the Troop in the proper disposal of the Untied States Flag.

Troop Meeting Tonight - April 1, 2013 at VFW Hut

TROOP MEETING TONIGHT: We will be meeting at the Monticello VFW Hut located at 148 Veterans Drive in McCloy Park @ 6:30PM tonight (April 1st). Be in your class A uniform. Please bring your money for this weekends Spring Camporee (April 5th-7th) at Lincoln Parish Park, Ruston, LA. ($25.00 / $35.00 w/shirt).