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TROOP 957 FIRST CLASS EMPHASIS (FCE) - INFORMATION
Orientation
Open House Agenda
Webelos Quick Info Sheet
Incoming Scout Budget Info
Calendar
Simple Things That Will Help
Equipment for First Campout
Guide to Troop Operations
First Meeting - March 20
Hand out notebook and advancement folder. Advancement folder is a twin-pocket portfolio that has 3-hole fasteners. Along with folder are two plastic trading card pages used to store records. Notebooks are a 1" viewbinder with at least two plastic pocket pages and 5 dividers and labels. Current Troop Roster, 6-month calendar, and Guide to Troop Operations are included. Also included are:
Meditations for the Trail
Song Book
Troop Meeting Notes
Campout Duty Roster
Two tools are used for new Scouts to meet everyone. The first is a game for them to go out to the main Troop and find people that are described in the captions. The second is used to interview two new Scouts that they did not know and then introduce one of them to the other new Scouts.
Getting to Know the Troop
Getting to Know Each Other
Parents were given a second copy of the Simple Things that Will Help and First Campout Equipment. Parents were also given a commitment form for Summer Camp.
Summer Camp Commitment
Scout Rank - March 27
The Troop Guide and Instructor review Scout rank material with Scouts and initial it off in the Scout Handbooks. Knot tying practice ropes are handed out and Scouts demonstrate the Square Knot and Bowliine. Plan for physical fitness is discussed.
TF Physical Fitness - April 3
Scouts meet at CLIS for testing and initial physical fitness planning. Scouts have a physical fitness log sheet in the notebook from the first meeting along with a series of stretches that they can use for warmup prior to exercising. Scouts are expected to exercise a total of three times per week and log it on the sheet. The TM can count for one of those times. Also in the notebook is a handout on using swimming as an aerobic training exercise. This was added due to the change in the Swimming MB requirements. Scouts are given a "homework" assignment to come back next week with a one-page plan for using swimming for aerobics.
Basic Stretches
TF Physical Fitness Log
Using Swimming for Aerobics
TF Physical Fitness and Meals
April 10, 17, and 24
Scouts meet at CLIS and work through fitness program with Troop Guide and Instructor. When they return to CLCC they are shown how to prepare some simple breakfasts (4/10), dinners (4/17), and Trail Food (4/24). The Scouts will get a chance to eat the meals that are provided. Recipes were in the Scouts notebooks when they were handed out. On 4/24, there will be a discussion on Meal Planning. Homework on 4/24 is to develop a campout meal plan for one person that meets nutrition and calorie needs.
Breakfasts
Dinners
Trail Food
Intro to FCE Cooking
Troop Outdoor Operations - April 14
Scouts will meet at CLCC to learn how to set up the Troop's tent, tarps, grub boxes, and how to use the trailer. They will also be taught about camp hygiene, ax yards, and camp fire protection. During lunch the "ten essentials" will be introduced to them. They will need these 10-Essentials for all outdoor events.
10 Essentials
TF Physical Fitness Testing & Campout Plan - May 1
Scouts will complete TF Reqt 10 and will finalize campout planning.
First Campout - May 4-6
Scouts will work on basic camping operations. They will work on: TF Reqts 1, 2, 3(Sat Dinner), 4a, 5, 9 and 2nd Reqts 2cdefg. The Scouts will have their Scoutmaster Conference for the Scout Rank and will be awarded their Scout rank that evening at the campfire. Scouts should review the Scout Handbook about these requirements.
Fitness Makeup and Basketry - May 8
Any Scouts that were unsuccessful in completing TF Reqt 10 last week can make it up at 6:00pm. Scouts not needing this requirement will come to CLCC at 7:00pm. All fitness and aerobic planning homework is due tonight. There will be Patrol Meetings to review the campout and plan the patrol yell and flag. Parts for construction of their chair seat for Basketry MB at summer camp will be handed out.
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Food Drive - May 12
Working with Pack 957, this is our annual Food Drive benefitting Interfaith Caring Ministries. The Troop will be split into several parts either working at stores getting donations or sorting food at Brookwood Elementary. At noon, the food is taken to the ICM Food Bank amd unloaded. Scouts recieve service hours credit for participating (2nd Reqt 4).
Swim Checks - May 12
All Scouts and Adults that participate in any water activities with the Troop must complete an annual swim check. This is done at the Brookwood Pool after normal pool hours and the pool is rented by the Troop. Reviews of Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, and reaching and throwing rescues are also performed. This check must be made up if missed or else the Scout will be classified as a non-swimmer and not be allowed to participate in water based activities. This will complete 2nd reqts 7bc and 1st reqts 9abcd.
Shooting Sports Safety - Physicals Due - May 15
In preparation for the Memorial Day Campout, Scouts will be given an introduction to Shooting Sports safety. This is performed by two of our Leaders that are NRA certified instructors. All phyicals are due on this date with all signatures and data completed.
No Meeting Finals Week - May 22
First Aid Kits - May 29
Scouts will complete a standardized personal first aid kit for use when attending activities with the Troop. This kit is used in conjunction with an accessory pack for high adventure trips. In order to get credit for 2nd Reqt 6b, a Scout must bring the parts for the kit back in a suitable container.
First Aid Field Day - June 2
Scouts will review CPR in the morning and go over bandaging and splinting and transportation of the sick and injured in the afternoon. This is a hands on activity. Scouts missing the Troop's First Aid Field Day will need to complete CPR and First Aid training through either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Court of Honor - June 5
Cima Planning - June 12
Planning Activities for Summer Camp.
Bay Fishing Trip - June 16
Cima Tagup / Ben Delatour Planning - June 19
Cima Trailer Loading - June 23
FCE Summer Camp
El Rancho Cima - Cockrell River Camp
June 24-30
Post Camp Cleanup - July 3
Scouts will have an opportunity to work on any requirements cleanup that they have from Summer Camp or other advancement.
Ben Delatour Trailer Preload - July 5
Ben Delatour Summer Camp - July 6-15
Advancement Cleanup - July 10
Scouts will have an opportunity to work on any requirements cleanup that they have from Summer Camp or other advancement.
Advancement Cleanup - July 17
Scouts will have an opportunity to work on any requirements cleanup that they have from Summer Camp or other advancement.
Advancement Cleanup
Fly Fishing
July 24
Scouts will have an opportunity to work on any requirements cleanup that they have from Summer Camp or other advancement.
First Class Meal Planning - July 31
Work on First Class meal planning - homework, put together a meal plan for a campout that meets requirements
FCE First Class Meal Planning Handout
Fly Fishing Day - August 4
Challenger 7 Park
Troop Swim - Swimming MB Makeup - August 7
Opportunity for all FCE Scouts to complete Swimming MB Survival Float
Intro to Compass Use - August 14
Bring your compass and a water bottle.
Map and Compass Use - August 21
Bring your compass. Scouts will be looking at the differences between topographic and orienteering maps. Handouts include map symbol pages for the different types of maps. Scouts will be learning how to find bearings between objects on the maps. In addition to the symbols handouts below there will be a map of the Bastrop State Park Orienteering Course that is not posted here. Scouts should bring their First Class Cooking plans.
Bastrop SP Topo Map
Topographic Map Symbols
USOF Mapping Symbols
Challenger Seven Orienteering Meet Committment
Troop Elections - August 28
Continuing to work on orienteering. Scouts need to bring handouts from last week. Scouts should bring their First Class Cooking plans.
Court of Honor - September 4
Challenger Seven Orienteering Meet Committments due. Scouts should bring their First Class Cooking plans.
Orienteering - September 11
Final preparations for Orienteering Meet. Last day for Scouts to bring their First Class Cooking Plans for approval before the September Campout.
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Challenger Seven Orienteering Meet - September 15
Challenger Seven Orienteering Meet Committment
Campout and Hike Planning - September 18
Troop Campout and FCE 5-mile Hike - September 21-23
First four Scouts will be doing their First Class Cooking at thsi campout. Hike will be on the Lone Stat hiking Trail and will begin immediately after breakfast on Saturday.
Review Campout
Board of Review
Introduction to Pioneering
September 25
Pioneering - October 2
Pioneering - October 9
Last day for Scouts to bring their First Class Cooking Plans for approval before the October Campout.
Christmas Wreath Fundraiser - October 13
Campout Planning - Citizenship Discussion- October 16
Homework - find one newspaper article about a current issue that you are interested in and be prepared to discuss it at the next meeting.
Campout and Bike Hike - Camp Brosig - October 19-21
Pioneering & Citizenship Discussion - October 23
CLCC Harvest Festival - October 27
Wacky Tuesday - Movie Night - October 30
Last day for Scouts to bring their First Class Cooking Plans for approval before the November Campout.
Flag Ceremony Practice - November 6
Preparation for the Nassau Bay City Council Flag Ceremony next week.
Nassau Bay Flag Ceremony
Citizenship Discussion
November 12 (MONDAY)
Ben Collier with Nassau Bay will discuss with Scouts their duties and responsibilities as a citizen. These two items will complete 2nd Class req 3 and 1st Class req 5.
Campout Planning and Pioneering - November 13
Webelos Woods - November 16-18
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