Troop 715

Troop 715 is part of the Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council. We meet each Monday from 7:00 pm untill 8:00 pm. Our meetings are tied to the WS/FC Schools, and if school is out for the day we do not meet. The Calendar shown here is our working calendar for the Scout Year that began in the fall of 2007 and continues through the summer of 2008. We have left it so that visitors can get an idea of what we do. We will be updating information as our plans become finalized for the fall of 2008 and beyond. We encourage Scouts and Scout families to lock in the dates now, and we hope they will not be changed. Look back to this page for additional information about Scouting in Troop 715. We are proud of our troop, and look forward to you being a part of it!

For additional information contact scouts@newphilly.org.

The Scout Committee

Troop 715 Calendar

9/10/07 - 06/30/08
The fall callendar is in preperation!

Monday September 10th, 7:00 p.m.

First meeting of the new year with new Scoutmaster Mark Walker. Come early for an old-fashioned Gutter Party. You will be pleased. Don’t forget to bring a friend.

Monday September 17th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting TBA.

Monday September 24th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting TBA.

Saturday and Sunday September 29th & 30th

Overnight camping trip to Hanging Rock. Kayaking on Dan River if possible. Details TBA.

Sunday September 29th Popcorn Sale Begins

We begin taking orders on Sunday, September 29th. Final orders by Troop members must be turned in by Monday, October 22nd.

Monday October 1st, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA. There will be a Gutter Party, so plan to bring a friend who is interested in scouting.

Monday October 8th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA.

Monday October 15th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA.

Weekend District Camporee October 19-21

This is always a great event. We don’t know yet where it will be held, but reserve the date. We want to take the whole Troop.

Monday October 22nd, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA. Final orders for Popcorn are due at this meeting.

Monday November 5th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA. There will be a Gutter Party, so plan to bring a friend who is interested in scouting.

Wednesday November 10th, 7:00 p.m.

Individual scouts pick-up popcorn for distribution to buyers.

Saturday and Sunday November 17-18

Overnight trail-hiking. Location to be announced. Save the date. We want the whole troop to participate.

Monday November 19th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA.

Monday November 26th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA.

Friday November 30th, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Community service project at New Philadelphia Moravian Church. Details to be announced.

Monday December 3rd, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA. There will be a Gutter Party, so plan to bring a friend who is interested in scouting.

Saturday December 8th

Day-trip TBA. Save the date. We have some exciting possibilities, and we are checking them out as your read this. Look back here for an update.

Monday December 10th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA.

Monday December 17th, 7:00 p.m.

Regular meeting. Details TBA.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE WINTER & SPRING

(MONDAY MEETINGS WILL CONTINUE, TOO)

Weekend January 11, 12, and 13

Winter Camping at a Mystery Destination. Can you keep warm when it is cold?

Saturday January 26th

Ski-Trip to Appalachian Mountain.

Sunday February 3rd/Scout Sunday/Distribution of BSA Food Bags

Scout Sunday at New Philadelphia Moravian Church. Boys are needed to lead the Liturgy and Read Scripture. Parents welcome, too! We will also distribute empty Food Bags to congregation to be collected on Sunday February 10th in the Scouting for Food program.

Sunday February 10th/Scouting for Food at NPMC

Pick-up the food bags distributed the previous week.

February Outing on a Weekend TBA

We will will be going to Pilot Mountain for rock climbing, and we are trying to set up a visit by the Winston-Salem Astronomy Club so we can “see the stars.”

March Scout Barbecue

Right now we are looking at Saturday the 1st or Saturday the 8th, depending upon when we can line-up our cook. We will need total participation for this great fund-raiser.

April 1st Deadline for Summer Camp Commitment

We will try to enroll everyone by our Monday meeting on 31st.

Weekend of April 25,26, and 27

Piedmont Scouting Expo. Location and details TBA.

Memorial Day Outing, May 30 and 31, June 1

We are planning a trip that will nock your socks off. Family participation will be encouraged.

TBA–Summer Camp at Raven’s Knob

Summer Camp at Raven Knob for Troop 715. We will use the Kit Carson camp site. We must have a definite response no later than April 1. The paper work is involved and the choice of merit badge sessions is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

One of our former scouts dressed for ceremonies at Raven’s Knob.