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!

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
  

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