Boy Scout Troop 404 in Pelham, AL http://altroop404.org Chartered by Pelham First Baptist Church Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:38:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc en hourly 1 Back from Camp Sequoya! http://altroop404.org/?p=219 http://altroop404.org/?p=219#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:38:22 +0000 admin http://altroop404.org/?p=219 We had a great time at Camp Sequoya this year!  We had a total of 22 boys and adult leaders spend all or part of the week with us.  What a great opportunity for us to grow stronger as a troop!  I’m excited about the year to come!  To see some pictures from the week, click here.

]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=219 0 Welcome! http://altroop404.org/?p=3 http://altroop404.org/?p=3#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0000 admin http://localhost/?p=3 Welcome to the Troop 404 Website.  This site allows our scouts to:

  • View the troop calendar
  • Get information about upcoming events
  • Review a list of “What To Bring” to Summer camp or campouts
  • Subscribe to the site and receive e-mail updates when new articles are posted
  • Comment on articles

The site also allows our Scoutmaster and other leaders to:

  • Add articles
  • Share Photos from events
  • Post information about upcoming events
  • Write articles for the troop and guests

We are a very active troop and are often on the go!  We typically:

  • Camp out one weekend per month,
  • Attend camp each summer,
  • Have three Tuesday night troop meetings each month, and
  • Participate in several other events like hikes, civic events, advancement days, volunteering, and more!
]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=3 0 Troop 404 is growing! http://altroop404.org/?p=146 http://altroop404.org/?p=146#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:59:01 +0000 admin http://altroop404.org/?p=146 These are exciting days in the troop! We have several boys that have joined the troop recently. We are also camping with the Webelos from Pack 404 this weekend to “show them the ropes” (literally). We look forward to having several of these boys cross over from the Pack to the Troop next Spring.

All new Boy Scouts in Troop 404 can find valuable information on this site about many topics that affect our troop.

Boys age 11 and up who have completed 5th grade: If you want to “check us out”, please feel free to come to any of our troop meetings. Click on “Calendar” above to find the time and dates of our meetings.  You can also click on the “contact” link above to e-mail the Scout Master and Website Administrator.

]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=146 0 Christmas Tree Sales in Pelham, Alabama! http://altroop404.org/?p=178 http://altroop404.org/?p=178#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:48:27 +0000 admin http://altroop404.org/?p=178 Boy Scout Troop 404 Christmas Tree Sales Beautiful Christmas Trees on Sale

Once again, Troop 404 will be selling Christmas Trees to our many supporters in the community.  We have been selling beautiful Christmas Trees for over 15 years.  Many families consider visiting our Boy Scout tree lot an annual Christmas tradition.  Come enjoy the wonderful selection of Fraser Fir Christmas Trees we have available.  (We think we have the best selection in town!).  The trees are between 6 and 10 feet tall.

Our Christmas Tree lot may be found between First Baptist Church and Meyer’s on Highway 31 in Pelham, AL.

Sales will officially begin on Friday, November 27 at 8 AM.   On that day, the lot will be open all day.  On subsequent days, the schedule will be as follows:

Hours:

  • Monday through Friday 4PM to 9PM
  • Saturday 8AM to 9PM
  • Sunday 1PM to 6PM

Sales will continue while the trees last.  In prior years, we’ve sold most of our selection within the first two weeks, so come early!

]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=178 0 Items to bring on a camping trip http://altroop404.org/?p=129 http://altroop404.org/?p=129#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 19:38:40 +0000 scoutmaster http://altroop404.org/?p=129 Parents, please look over the following list of items to bring on a camping outing.  The boys should not need more than this on the outings.  If you see something that may be missing or you have a question about if it is needed on a camping trip please ask.

I left off knives since we have not discussed knife safety yet.  I will add it back onto the list after we complete our safety training and the boys receive their Totem n Chit.

Also, electronic devices are not allowed on the outings.

Thanks for your help while reviewing this with the boys.

  • Backpack or large bag to hold all of the items
  • Small day use back pack
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pad for sleeping
  • Pillow
  • Meal Kit (plate, bowl, hot/cold cup, utensils)
  • Water Bottle
  • Toiletry Items (soap, shampoo, dental floss, toothpaste, tooth brush)
  • Sun Screen
  • Bug Spray (optional for warm weather)
  • Lip Balm (Chap Stick or equivalent)
  • Towel
  • Shower shoes
  • Hiking shoes or boots
  • Rain gear (jacket and pants or poncho)
  • First Aid kit (basic)
  • Survival Blanket
  • Whistle
  • Flash Light
  • Extra Batteries for light
  • Hat or sunglasses
  • Gloves (cold weather)
  • Toboggan (cold weather)
  • Compass
  • Matches in water proof container
  • 2 gallon size Ziploc bags
  • 2 kitchen size garbage bags
  • Toilet Paper
  • Extra Clothes and socks (I wouldn’t recommend designer items)
  • 25 feet of rope
  • Watch
  • Small Notebook
  • Pen or Pencil
]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=129 0 Items to bring to Summer Camp http://altroop404.org/?p=134 http://altroop404.org/?p=134#comments Thu, 21 May 2009 12:41:52 +0000 admin http://altroop404.org/?p=134 NOTE: The following list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but a minimum suggested list

  • Medical Form (age 11-39 Class II, Age 40+ Class III)
  • Scout Uniform (Class A) and troop t-shirt
  • Plenty of Socks, Shorts, Underwear, T-shirts (I recommend at least one change of clothes for each day, two or three additional t-shirts, and some extra socks.)
  • For Adventure Valley, I recommend going to a thrift store and purchasing a pair of shorts and t-shirt that can be thrown away after use.  They will be extremely dirty.
  • Shoes/ Boots (water shoes or something that can get wet, plus one additional pair)
  • Scout Cap/Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Pajamas (some type of sleep clothes)
  • Laundry Bag (A mesh bag is really good to let the clothes air out and dry).  Walmart has some.
  • Long Sleeve Shirt and Long Pants
  • Sleeping Bag or Bed Roll (I also recommend a twin sheet for the bed), a warm weather sleeping bag or fleece liner sleeping bag is great.
  • Pillow
  • Raingear/Jacket
  • Towels (2 or 3)
  • Washcloth (2 or 3)
  • Soap/Shampoo
  • Toothpaste/Toothbrush
  • Deodorant
  • Flashlight (with one set of extra batteries)
  • Pocket Knife/Totin’ Chip
  • Insect Repellent (Non-aerosol)
  • Swim Trunks
  • Sunscreen (Non-aerosol)
  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • Notebook/ pens/ pencils
  • Bible/ prayer book
  • Work Gloves
  • Water Bottle
  • Merit Badge Books and worksheets
  • Small (Day use) backpack
  • Footlocker (Walmart has a hard plastic one that will keep things dry and you can use a lock on it) or large bag/suitcase for all of the gear
]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=134 0 Postcards from Iraq http://altroop404.org/?p=122 http://altroop404.org/?p=122#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:20:42 +0000 DwightB http://altroop404.org/?p=122 Last December, we sent a Christmas care package to our soldiers in Iraq and our former Scoutmaster, LTC Bill Smith.  We received two postcards shown below.

Thank you for your service to our country!

]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=122 0 Christmas Time and New Year http://altroop404.org/?p=112 http://altroop404.org/?p=112#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:11:39 +0000 scoutmaster http://altroop404.org/?p=112 I wanted to thank everyone for a great time we had this year with the troop.  Just to recap a little of what we accomplished as a group:

  • We had 3 boys earn their Eagle Badge
  • Earned over 25 merit badges
  • Everyone advanced at least one rank
  • We had over 8 outings
  • Our Christmas Tree Sales was once again a tremendous success!

None of this would have been successful if not for the willingness of the boys and the unending support of the parents and other volunteers of the troop.  I would especially like to thank everyone with all the time spent at the tree lot.  As of yesterday you can’t even tell that we sold trees.

As we reflect back over this year we have a lot to be thankful for as we have truly been blessed by God.  I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with their families!

]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=112 0 New Scout Items http://altroop404.org/?p=79 http://altroop404.org/?p=79#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:48:33 +0000 scoutmaster http://localhost/?p=79 Attached is a list of items that the boys will need sooner or later.  If anyone has questions about types or need ideas about what would be good to purchase let me know.

A couple of good websites:

Hope this helps.

new-scout-camping-gear-list

]]> http://altroop404.org/?feed=rss2&p=79 0 Tree Sales Signup http://altroop404.org/?p=75 http://altroop404.org/?p=75#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:29:17 +0000 scoutmaster http://localhost/?p=75 Everyone,

Attached is the latest update on the signup sheet for Christmas Tree Sales. If I have anyone’s time wrong please let me know. I noticed yesterday that work has begun on the lot already. Everyone give Keith a big Thanks!

Alex

2008-christmas-tree-sales-signup-list-rev1

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