Weekly Update for November 30, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 12/7 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/14 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/21 No Troop Meeting (Holiday)
• 12/21 No Troop Meeting (Holiday)

2021 Recharter Fees Are Now Past Due!

Fees are $120 per Scout. Please make the check payable to St. Albert the Great and mail it to Mark Hiland, 4201 Morgan Jaymes Dr., Louisville, KY 40299. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland. 

Congratulations to Troop 327’s newest Eagle Scouts! 

Congratulations to Hayden Kappesser and Cameron Harris, who both successfully completed their Eagle Board of Review this week and earned the rank of Eagle Scout! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and the entire Troop is very proud of you both! Since July, Troop 327 has had seven Scouts earn the rank of Eagle! We have two more Scouts, J. T. Evans and Adam Fish, who have submitted their application for Eagle and will have their Board of Review in the next couple of months. If successful, they will bring our total number of new Eagle Scouts to nine in less than 12 months! This is a remarkable accomplishment in any year, but this is especially amazing, considering all nine will have completed their Eagle rank during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations to all our new Eagle Scouts, Eagle Scout candidates, and their families. You have much to celebrate this holiday season! 

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2021 Summer Camp (6/13 – 6/19)

With the first snowfall of winter, now is the perfect time to start thinking about warmer weather and 2021 Summer Camp! We have our “regular” campsite (Site 4) reserved for June 13-19 (Week 2) at Camp Crooked Creek. Merit Badge registration will open on March 5th, so start planning your class schedule now! The Early Bird cost is $305 per Scout. A deposit of $75 is due by March 5th to register for Merit Badges. The balance will be due by May 3rd. This year for the first time, they are offering a week-long Search & Rescue High Adventure Program for Scouts 14 years of age and older. For our newer Scouts, they will be offering pre-camp "Open House" tours with an opportunity to meet some of the Summer Camp staff and get the lay of the land. Click the following link for more information: https://lhcbsa.org/scoutsbsasummercamp/

Announcements

Please send all announcements and agenda items for next week’s troop meeting to the following individuals by Friday evening:

Jacob Wise, Senior Patrol Leader
Rob Wise, Committee Member
Chris Kappesser, Scoutmaster
Mark Hiland, Committee Chair

Weekly Update for November 23, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 12/7 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/14 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/21 No Troop Meeting (Holiday) 
• 12/28 No Troop Meeting (Holiday)

2021 Recharter Fees Are Now Past Due! 

Fees are $120 per Scout. Please make the check payable to St. Albert the Great and mail to Mark Hiland, 4201 Morgan Jaymes Dr., Louisville, KY 40299. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland. 

Scouting for Food a Big Success! 

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in Scouting for Food. The Pack had 18 adults & 23 Scouts put in 86 hours to deliver 1680 flyers. The Troop had 15 adults & 18 Scouts put in 62 hours to pick up over 2,070 food items from over 165 houses & delivered them to local food banks. We followed new safety protocols of course, and we were very successful in a year of additional need. What a great job by all! We are proud of all of our Scouts and their families for their hard work and generosity.

Weekly Update for November 16, 2020

 Upcoming Dates & Events

• 11/21 Scouting For Food (9:00 AM @ St. Albert)
• 11/23 No Meeting (Holiday)
• 11/30 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/7 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/14 Troop Meeting (via Zoom)
• 12/21 No Troop Meeting (Holiday)
• 12/28 No Troop Meeting (Holiday)

2021 Recharter Fees Are Now Past Due!

Fees are $120 per Scout. Please make check payable to St. Albert the Great and mail to Mark Hiland, 4201 Morgan Jaymes Dr., Louisville, KY 40299. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland.

Scouting for Food (11/20)

We will conduct our annual Scouting for Food collection of canned goods throughout the St. Albert neighborhood on Saturday, November 21st.  We will meet in the St. Albert parking lot at 9:00 AM to assign pickup routes.

Please mark this date on your calendar, as we will need maximum participation by all of our Scouts for this very important service activity!  The pickup should take approximately one hour, and we will NOT be counting or sorting donated items this year.

Congratulations to Troop 327’s Newest Eagle Scout!

Congratulations to James G. of the Kilroy Patrol for successfully completing his Eagle Scout Board of Review on Tuesday, November 17th! Job well done, James!

Remaining 2020 Troop Meetings to Be Virtual

In light of the school going to NTI and not meeting in-person until January, as well as the suspension of sports and the recent restrictions announced by Gov. Beshear, St. Albert the Great is asking all scouting groups to not meet in-person at this time. Our next in-person Troop Meeting will be at St. Albert on January 10th. Until then, we will hold our meetings virtually via Zoom. Please see the schedule above for the dates and the link.

Weekly Update for November 9, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 11/16 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council (via Zoom)
• 11/21 Scouting For Food (9:00 AM @ St. Albert)
• 11/23 No Meeting (Holiday)
• 11/30 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting (@ St. Albert)

2021 Recharter Fees Are Now Past Due!

Fees are $120 per Scout.  Please make check payable to St. Albert the Great.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland.

Virtual Troop Meeting & Patrol Leaders’ Council (11/16)

We will me meeting virtually via Zoom on Monday, November 16 at our regular meeting time (7:00 PM).  During the meeting, we will conduct our monthly Patrol Leaders’ Council.  All Scouts are invited to participate.  Please come with your ideas for December, January and February camp outs and outings.  

Please click on the link below to join the meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986

Scouting for Food (11/20)

We will conduct our annual Scouting for Food collection of canned goods throughout the St. Albert neighborhood on Saturday, November 21st.  We will meet in the St. Albert parking lot at 9:00 AM to assign pickup routes.

Please mark this date on your calendar, as we will need maximum participation by all of our Scouts for this very important service activity!  The pickup should take approximately one hour, and we will NOT be counting or sorting donated items this year.

Weekly Update for November 2, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 11/7 Camp Out - Marengo Cave ***CANCELLED***
• 11/9 Troop Meeting
• 11/13-11/14 Order of the Ordeal - CCC
• 11/16 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council
• 11/21 Scouting For Food
• 11/23 No Meeting (Holiday)
• 11/30 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

2021 Recharter Fees Are Now Past Due!

Fees are $120 per Scout.  Please make check payable to St. Albert the Great.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland.

November Camp Out: Marengo Cave (11/7-11/8) ***CANCELLED***

As a result of the 7th and 8th grade classes at St. Albert being in quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure, we have fallen below the minimum number of participants required to keep our reservation at Marengo Cave.  We will discuss the possibility of an alternate activity for this month at the next troop meeting.  The Marengo Cave camp out may be rescheduled for a future month.

Order of the Arrow Ordeal (11/13-11/14)

For those elected to the OA, you now have to attend an ordeal induction weekend. The lodge has one last of these weekends scheduled at Camp Crooked Creek for Nov 13th-14th. A packing list and registration can be found here: http://nguttitehen.org/nguttitehen/2020-mini-ordeal-candidate-registration/. For this event, check in begins at 7:30 PM Friday evening and plan to finish no later than 8:00 PM Saturday evening. If someone cannot make this weekend, they have up to a year to attend an induction weekend. There are usually have 4 different weekends a year and will be releasing our 2021 calendar later this year.

Scouting for Food (11/20)

We will conduct our annual Scouting for Food collection of canned goods throughout the St. Albert neighborhood on Saturday, November 21st.  We will meet in the St. Albert parking lot at 9:00 AM to assign pickup routes.

Please mark this date on your calendar, as we will need maximum participation by all of our Scouts for this very important service activity!  The pickup should take approximately one hour, and we will NOT be counting or sorting donated items this year.

Troop Treasurer and Other Open Committee Positions

After many of faithful years of service to the Troop, Sally Harper has decided to hang up her green eyeshades and retire as Troop Treasurer.  Words cannot adequately express our gratitude to Sally for all of her help and guidance over the years.  Sally, Mike and Patrick will always be part of the Troop 327 family, and we wish her well in all her future endeavors!

We would also like to thank Paula Gyimesi for answering the call to step in as our new Troop Treasurer!  We still have open adult leader positions for a Fundraising Chair and Outdoor Activities Chair.  If any parents or other adults would be interested in either of these two open positions, or in taking on a more active role in Troop, please reach out to Mark Hiland or Chris Kappesser.

Weekly Update for October 26. 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 11/2 Troop Meeting
• 11/7 Camp Out - Marengo Cave 
• 11/9 Troop Meeting
• 11/13-11/14 Order of the Ordeal - CCC
• 11/16 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council
• 11/21 Scouting For Food
• 11/23 No Meeting (Holiday)
• 11/30 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

2021 Recharter Fees Are Now Due!

Fees are $120 per Scout.  Please make check payable to St. Albert the Great.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland.

November Camp Out: Marengo Cave (11/7-11/8)

For our November Camp Out, we will be camping one night IN THE CAVE at Marengo Cave in Indiana! Marengo Cave is located at 400 East State Rd 64, Marengo, IN 47140. Our activities will include the Waterfall Crawl, Ross Masher, Team Building, Dripstone Trail, Crystal Palace and breakfast on Sunday morning. 

Cost is $50 per person for both youth and adults.  Each participant will need to bring a sleeping bag and sleeping pad (optional). We will be meeting at 11:00 AM on Saturday 11/7 at St. Albert and plan to return by 11:00 AM on Sunday 11/8.

Please RSVP via the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-november2

Order of the Arrow Ordeal (11/13-11/14)

For those elected to the OA, you now have to attend an ordeal induction weekend. The lodge has one last of these weekends scheduled at Camp Crooked Creek for Nov 13th-14th. A packing list and registration can be found here: http://nguttitehen.org/nguttitehen/2020-mini-ordeal-candidate-registration/. For this event, check in begins at 7:30 PM Friday evening and plan to finish no later than 8:00 PM Saturday evening. If someone cannot make this weekend, they have up to a year to attend an induction weekend. There are usually have 4 different weekends a year and will be releasing our 2021 calendar later this year.

Weekly Update for October 19. 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 10/26 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting (@ St. Albert PLC)
• 10/26 2021 Troop Recharter Fees Due
• 11/2 Troop Meeting
• 11/7 Camp Out - Marengo Cave 
• 11/9 Troop Meeting
• 11/16 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council
• 11/21 Scouting For Food
• 11/23 No Meeting (Holiday)
• 11/30 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

2021 Recharter Fees Due (10/12)

2021 recharter fees are due at the 10/26 troop meeting.  Fees are $120 per Scout.  Please make check payable to St. Albert the Great.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland.

Order of the Arrow Election Results and Ordeal Information

Congratulations to Adam, Bryce, James, Andre, Nick, Noah, Hayden, Lucas, Jacob, Mrs. Green, Mr. Hiland, and Mr. Kappesser for being elected to Order of the Arrow.

For those elected, you now have to attend an ordeal induction weekend. The lodge has one last of these weekends scheduled at Camp Crooked Creek for Nov 13th-14th. A packing list and registration can be found here: http://nguttitehen.org/nguttitehen/2020-mini-ordeal-candidate-registration/. For this event, check in begins at 7:30 Friday evening and plan to finish by 6:00pm Saturday evening. If someone cannot make this weekend, they have up to a year to attend an induction weekend. We usually have 4 different weekends a year and will be releasing our 2021 calendar later this year. 

Senior Patrol Leader Election Results

Congratulations to Jacob being elected as Troop 327's new Senior Patrol Leader. Jacob selected Nick as his Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Also, elected as Patrol Leaders were Sam, Lucas, and Hayden.

Bryce has been appointed as Troop Guide and Andre as Webmaster. Other leadership open leadership positions available include, Quartermaster, Chaplin, Scribe, and more. Please see Jacob and/or Mr. Kappesser if interested. 

Lastly, we would be remiss if we did not thank Adam for his leadership as outgoing Senior Patrol Leader. 

November Camp Out: Marengo Cave (11/7-11/8)

For our November Camp Out, we will be camping one night IN THE CAVE at Marengo Cave in Indiana! Marengo Cave is located at 400 East State Rd 64, Marengo, IN 47140. Our activities will include the Waterfall Crawl, Ross Masher, Team Building, Dripstone Trail, Crystal Palace and breakfast on Sunday morning. 

Cost is $50 per person for both youth and adults.  Each participant will need to bring a sleeping bag and sleeping pad (optional). We will be meeting at 11:00 AM on Saturday 11/7 at St. Albert and plan to return by 11:00 AM on Sunday 11/8.

Please RSVP via the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-november2

Merit Badges

The following Scouts have merit badges in the Scout Closet. Please pick them up at the next meeting.

Alexander

Christopher

Will D.

Cameron

Josh

Noah

Weekly Update for October 12, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 10/19 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council (Elections)
• 10/23-10/24 Camp Out - Red River Gorge (Backpacking)
• 10/26 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting (@ St. Albert PLC)
• 10/26 2021 Troop Recharter Fees Due
• 11/2 Troop Meeting
• 11/7 Camp Out - Marengo Cave ***NEW DATE***

Order of the Arrow Elections (10/12)

2021 recharter fees are due at the 10/26 troop meeting.  Fees are $120 per Scout.  Please make check payable to St. Albert the Great.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mark Hiland.

Patrol Leaders' Council & Troop Elections (10/19)

During our regular Troop Meeting on Monday, October 19th, we will be holding Troop Elections for Senior Patrol Leader and other troop leadership positions.  Please come in full Class A field uniform.

October Camp Out: Red River Gorge (10/23-10/25)

Our October Camp Out will be at Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest, near Slade, KY. We will be departing from St. Albert no later than 5:30 PM on Friday, October 23rd. Please arrive early for a temperature check and to load gear and passengers. 

We will set up base camp Friday night and hike the trails in the Gorge on Saturday. Saturday night we will make camp on the trail. 

We will return approximately 12:00 Noon on Sunday, October 25th.  Cost is $20 per Scout.

Please RSVP via the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-october1

Weekly Update for October 5, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 10/12 Troop Meeting; Order of the Arrow Elections
• 10/17 Adam F. Eagle Scout Project (@ Jefferson Place Nursing Home)
• 10/19 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council (Elections)
• 10/23-10/24 Camp Out - Red River Gorge (Backpacking)
• 10/26 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting (@ St. Albert PLC)
• 11/2 Troop Meeting
• 11/7 Camp Out - Marengo Cave ***NEW DATE***

Order of the Arrow Elections (10/12)

During our regular troop meeting on Monday 10/12, we will learn about the Order of Arrow.  We will then conduct elections to induct members of the troop into the OA.

In order to conduct these elections, we MUST have AT LEAST 51% of our troop members present.  Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting!

Adam F. Eagle Scout Project (10/17)

Adam Fish is seeking 8 or more volunteers from the troop to assist with his upcoming Eagle Scout project on Saturday, October 17th, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Signature Jefferson Place nursing home, located at 1705 Herr Ln, Louisville, KY 40222.

For his project, he is planting trees.  Rain date is Sunday, October 18th.  Due to COVID, do not come if you are ill.  There will be no access to building.  Please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty and closed toe shoes.  Please bring shovels, gloves, a water bottle and a mask. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers.

Please sign up to volunteer via the SignUpGenius link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49aca72da75-adam

Patrol Leaders' Council & Troop Elections (10/19)

During our regular Troop Meeting on Monday, October 19th, we will be holding Troop Elections for Senior Patrol Leader and other troop leadership positions.  Please come in full Class A field uniform.

October Camp Out: Red River Gorge (10/23-10/25)

Our October Camp Out will be at Red River Gorge in the Daniel Boone National Forest, near Slade, KY. We will be departing from St. Albert no later than 5:30 PM on Friday, October 23rd. Please arrive early for a temperature check and to load gear and passengers. 

We will set up base camp Friday night and hike the trails in the Gorge on Saturday. Saturday night we will make camp on the trail. 

We will return approximately 12:00 Noon on Sunday, October 25th.  Cost is $20 per Scout.

Please RSVP via the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-october1

Weekly Update for September 28, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 10/4 Troop Court of Honor (St. Albert Activity Field)
• 10/5 Troop Meeting
• 10/11 Hayden K. Eagle Scout Project @Temple Trager Preschool
• 10/12 Troop Meeting; Order of the Arrow Elections
• 10/19 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council (Elections)
• 10/23-10/24 Camp Out - Red River Gorge (Backpacking)
• 10/26 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Troop Court of Honor

We will hold our Fall Court of Honor this coming Sunday 10/4 from 4:00-5:30 PM on the activity field at St. Albert. Please bring camp chairs and masks. Families will social distance in the field. Scouts should wear their full Class A field uniform.

Cupcakes and lemonade will be served.

In case of rain, the Court of Honor will be rescheduled for 10/18 and notifications will be sent via email and Facebook.

Hayden K. Eagle Scout Project (10/11)

Hayden K. is seeking 10-15 volunteers from the troop to assist with his upcoming Eagle Scout project on Sunday, October 11th, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Temple Trager Preschool, located at 5101 US-42, Louisville, KY 40241.

For his project, he is building five raised flower boxes.  Because of the Jewish tradition of keeping Shabbat from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday, Hayden’s project will take place on Sunday, October 11th.

Please wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty and closed toe shoes.  Please bring safety glasses, gloves, a water bottle and a mask. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers.

Please sign up to volunteer via the SignUpGenius link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-hayden

Order of the Arrow Elections (10/12)

During our regular troop meeting on Monday 10/12, we will learn about the Order of Arrow.  We will then conduct elections to induct members of the troop into the OA.

In order to conduct these elections, we MUST have AT LEAST 51% of our troop members present.  Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting!

Weekly Update for September 21, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/27 Eagle Scout Project- Will Recktenwald (E.P. Tom Sawyer Park)
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting
• 10/4 Troop Court of Honor
• 10/5 Troop Meeting
• 10/11 Eagle Scout Project - Hayden Kappesser (Temple-Trager Pre-school) (Rain Date 10/18)
• 10/12 Troop Meeting; Order of the Arrow Elections
• 10/19 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council (Elections)
• 10/23-10/24 Camp Out - Red River Gorge (Backpacking)
• 10/26 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Our Newest Eagle Scouts!

Congratulations to Will D. and Christopher H. on the successful completion of their journey to the rank Eagle Scout!  Job well done, gentlemen!  The entire Troop 327 family is very proud of you both!

Troop 327 Fishing Derby (9/26)

Scouts and their families are invited to enjoy a day of fishing at the Early Farm, located at 780 Flood Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065.  We will get started around 9:00 AM and try to wrap up by 2:00 PM.  You may come for part of the day or stay for the entire time.  Please bring your own equipment and bait.  Please bring water and a lunch or a snack, if you wish. 

Anglers 16 years of age and older should have a current fishing license.  You may purchase a license online.

Will R. Eagle Scout Project (9/27)

Will R. is seeking volunteers from the troop to assist with his upcoming Eagle Scout project on Sunday, September 27th, from 4:00-7:30 PM at E. P. Tom Sawyer State Park, located at 3000 Freys Hill Rd, Louisville, KY 40241.

We will be meeting in front of the gravel walk path on the left side when you enter the park.  Scouts and parents are welcome.  Please bring work gloves.  Please RSVP via the SignUpGenius link.

Parent/Committee Meeting (9/28)

ALL parents and adult leaders are encouraged to attend our September Parent/Committee Meeting.  The meeting will be held in the Parish Life Center at St. Albert from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM.  Mask are required.

Weekly Update for August 24, 2020

 Upcoming Dates & Events

• 9/7 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
• 9/11 - 9/13 September Camp Out: Harry S. Frazier, Jr. Scout Reservation
• 9/11 - 9/13 Fall Wood Badge Course LHC-2055 - Weekend I
• 9/14 Troop Meeting
• 9/19 Eagle Scout Project - James Green (St. Albert the Great)
• 9/21 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/27 Eagle Scout Project- Will Recktenwald (E.P. Tom Sawyer Park)
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting
• 10/11 Eagle Scout Project - Hayden Kappesser (Temple-Trager Pre-school) (Rain Date 10/18)

Virtual Parent/Committee Meeting (8/27)

Just a reminder that this month’s Parent/Committee Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00 PM.  Please click on the link below to join the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986

Waterway Cleanup (8/31)

We will be meeting at Hounz Lane Park, located at 2300 Hounz Ln, Louisville, KY 40223, during our regular meeting time on Monday, August 31, to continue our pledge to keep that portion of Goose Creek clean.  This service project will take the place of our regular Monday meeting.  The hours will count as ecological service hours for anyone who participates.  Please bring gloves.

James G. Eagle Scout Project (TBD)

James G. is seeking volunteers from the troop to assist with the upcoming Eagle Scout project at St. Albert. The project will involve creating raised flower beds that will be used by the preschool to teach students about plants and flowers, and how they grow.

NOTE: The project has been postponed until a later date. More information will be provided when it is available

Weekly Update for August 17, 2020

 Upcoming Dates & Events

• 8/24 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting
• 8/27 Virtual Parent/Committee Meeting (7pm) **NEW DATE**
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986
• 8/29 - 8/30 Eagle Project - James G. @ St. Albert
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a922a0fa7-eagle
• 8/31 Waterway Cleanup @ Hounz Lane Park
• 9/7 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
• 9/11 - 9/13 September Camp Out (TBD)
• 9/11 - 9/13 Fall Wood Badge Course LHC-2055 - Weekend I
• 9/14 Troop Meeting
• 9/21 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Another Troop 327 Wood Badger!

Congratulations to Scoutmaster Chris Kappesser on earning his Wood Badge! Mr. Kappesser received his Wood Badge beads, neckerchief and woggle at last Monday’s meeting, marking the successful completion of his Wood Badge training.

 

Wood Badge is the most advanced adult leader training available. A Scouter participating in Wood Badge has the opportunity to understand Scouting as a family of interrelated, values-based programs providing age-appropriate activities for youth. It recognizes contemporary leadership concepts and will help the participant discover how they are relevant to the Scouting movement and apply the skills learned as a member of a successful working team.

Wood Badge training is available to ANY registered adult leader. You do NOT have to be an “experienced” Scouter or expert in Scoutcraft to attend. As any of us fellow Wood Badgers would tell you, Wood Badge training is fun, very worthwile, and applicable to your everyday life outside of Scouting, even at home or work.

If you are interested in finding out more about Wood Badge, please reach out to Mr. Hiland or Mr. Kappesser.

James G. Eagle Scout Project (8/29 - 8/30)

James G. is seeking volunteers from the troop to assist with the upcoming Eagle Scout project at St. Albert. The project will involve creating raised flower beds that will be used by the preschool to teach students about plants and flowers, and how they grow.

The project is planned for Aug. 29 and Aug. 30 (if necessary). Scouts should plan to arrive promptly at 9 a.m., and work will continue until approximately 2 p.m. Lunch will be served, but all scouts should bring water bottles.

Please click on the SignUpGenius link below for more information or to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a922a0fa7-eagle

Waterway Cleanup (8/31)

We will be meeting at Hounz Lane Park during our regular meeting time on Monday, August 31, to continue our pledge to keep that portion of Goose Creek clean.  This service project will take the place of our regular Monday meeting.  The hours will count as ecological service hours for anyone who participates.  Please bring gloves.

Weekly Update for August 10, 2020

 Upcoming Dates & Events

• 8/15 Flaget Trail
• 8/17 Troop Meeting; Camp Card money due
• 8/24 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting
• 8/26 Virtual Parent/Committee Meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986)
• 8/29 - 8/30 Eagle Project - James G. @ St. Albert
• 8/31 Waterway Cleanup @ Hounz Lane Park
• 9/7 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
• 9/11 - 9/13 September Camp Out (TBD)
• 9/11 - 9/13 Fall Wood Badge Course LHC-2055 - Weekend I
• 9/14 Troop Meeting
• 9/21 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

COVID-19 Meeting Requirements

We have been asked by the Parish office to remind all Scouts, adult leaders and parents of the COVID-19 requirements during our meetings and other activities while on the St. Albert campus.

1. Please do not attend the meeting if you have a temperature greater than 100.4 or have been sick or experienced any symptoms of COVID-19.  We will begin taking the temperatures of all Scouts and other participants, including adults, before the start of each meeting.  Please check your temperature at home first!  Parents, if you are dropping your child off for the meeting, please do not leave until his temperate has been taken.
2. Masks must be worn indoors while on the St. Albert campus at all times, unless eating or drinking.
3. We will continue to meet outdoors, unless there is inclement weather.  We are asking Scouts and adults to wear masks outdoors, unless doing physical activity.
4. Please remember to social distance, indoors and outdoors, by remaining at least six feet apart.
5. Please bring a bottle of water to each meeting and use the restroom before leaving home.  Several Scouts have been entering the building to get drinks of water and use the restroom.  We want to avoid this and stay out of the building as much possible.
6. If you have any questions or concerns, please address them with Mr. Kappesser or Mr. Hiland.

Update on the Troop Trailer

You may have noticed that the troop trailer was missing at last week’s meeting.  On our way to Barren River Lake last weekend, we had an issue with one of the axels and had to leave the trailer at the Elizabethtown Cracker Barrel.  The trailer has been fixed by Skaags RV in Elizabethtown and is ready to be put back into service!  Many thanks to Rob W. for working with Skaags to get the repairs done and hauling the trailer back to St. Albert for us!

Camp Cards

Reminder that all troop families are asked to purchase 15 camp cards to sell or use.  Please bring your check in the amount of $75, made payable to St. Albert the Great.  The Council has extended the deadline for collecting Camp Card money.  Monday, August 17^th will the final day to turn in your payment.

Waterway Cleanup (8/31)

We will be meeting at Hounz Lane Park during our regular meeting time on Monday, August 31, to continue our pledge to keep that portion of Goose Creek clean.  This service project will take the place of our regular Monday meeting.  The hours will count as ecological service hours for anyone who participates.  Please bring gloves.

Weekly Update for August 3, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 8/15 Flaget Trail
• 8/17 Troop Meeting; Camp Card money due
• 8/24 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting
• 8/26 Virtual Parent/Committee Meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986)
• 8/29 - 8/30 Eagle Project - James G. @ St. Albert
• 8/31 Waterway Cleanup @ Hounz Lane Park
• 9/7 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
• 9/11 - 9/13 September Camp Out (TBD)
• 9/11 - 9/13 Fall Wood Badge Course LHC-2055 - Weekend I
• 9/14 Troop Meeting
• 9/21 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Rank Advancements

Congratulations to Alexander H., Troop 327’s newest Eagle Scout!  Job well done, Alexander!  On behalf of the entire Troop, we are all very proud of you!  

Congratulations as well to Noah M. on successfully completing his Board of Review and achieving the rank of Star!

Camp Cards

Reminder that all troop families are asked to purchase 15 camp cards to sell or use.  Please bring your check in the amount of $75, made payable to St. Albert the Great.  The Council has extended the deadline for collecting Camp Card money.  Monday, August 17^th will the final day to turn in your payment.

Waterway Cleanup (8/31)

We will be meeting at Hounz Lane Park during our regular meeting time on Monday, August 31, to continue our pledge to keep that portion of Goose Creek clean.  This service project will take the place of our regular Monday meeting.  The hours will count as ecological service hours for anyone who participates.  Please bring gloves.

Weekly Update for July 27, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 8/7 – 8/9 August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (click to sign up)
• 8/10 Troop Meeting
• 8/15 Flaget Trail
• 8/17 Troop Meeting; Camp Card money due
• 8/24 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting
• 8/26 Virtual Parent/Committee Meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986)
• 8/29 - 8/30 Eagle Scout Project- James G. (St. Albert the Great)
• 8/31 Waterway Cleanup @ Hounz Lane Park
• 9/7 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
• 9/11 - 9/13 September Camp Out (TBD)
• 9/11 - 9/13 Fall Wood Badge Course LHC-2055 - Weekend I
• 9/14 Troop Meeting
• 9/21 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Eagles on the Rise

Belated congratulations to Josh W. on successfully completing his Eagle Board of Review and officially achieving the rank of Eagle! Job well done, Josh!  On behalf of the entire Troop, we are all very proud of you! 

Good luck to Alexander H. as he prepares to sit for his Eagle Board of Review next week.                    

Summer Camp Blue Cards

If your Scout attended virtual Summer Camp, please forward your Blue Cards to Chris Kappeeser at chris.kappesser@gmail.com, if you have not already done so.  We want to make sure that everyone receives credit for the completion, or partial completion, of any merit badge classes they may have taken.  We do not have access to a roster of the Scouts who participated in the virtual Summer Camp, so it is up to you to send those records to Chris.

Troop Swim Test (8/2)

We will conduct the BSA swim test for all youth and adults who did not complete the swim test on the July camp out. Those wishing to participate in any water activities over the course of the next 12 months will first need to have completed the BSA swim test. This includes any siblings or parents who anticipate joining us in any of those activities.

In light of current state guidelines, we will be limiting the group sizes to 10 or less.  If you have already taken the test, please DO NOT sign up.

• DATE: Sunday, August 2nd
• TIME: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
• LOCATION: McQuillen's House, 2807 Avenue of the Woods, Louisville, KY 40241

For more information or to choose your time slot, please click on the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-troop

August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (8/7 – 8/9)

Our August Camp Out will be hosted by the Daunhauer's at their lake house on Barren River Lake, located at 388 Barren River Hills Rd, Scottsville, KY 42164.  Cost is $30 per Scout and $15 per adult.  We are planning a very special dinner for Saturday night!  Please bring a proper-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) if you have one available.

Please RSVP using the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-august

Camp Cards

Reminder that all troop families are asked to purchase 15 camp cards to sell or use.  Please bring your check in the amount of $75, made payable to St. Albert the Great.  The Council has extended the deadline for collecting Camp Card money.  Monday, August 17^th will the final day to turn in your payment.

Waterway Cleanup (8/31)

We will be meeting at Hounz Lane Park during our regular meeting time on Monday, August 31, to continue our pledge to keep that portion of Goose Creek clean.  This service project will take the place of our regular Monday meeting.  The hours will count as ecological service hours for anyone who participates.  Please bring gloves.

Weekly Update for July 20, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 8/2 Troop Swim Test (click to sign up)
• 8/3 Troop Meeting
• 8/7 – 8/9 August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (click to sign up)
• 8/15 Flaget Trail
• 8/17 Troop Meeting
• 8/24 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 8/26 Virtual Parent/Committee Meeting
• 8/31 Waterway Cleanup @ Hounz Lane Park
• 9/4 Oaks Cleanup (?)
• 9/6 Derby Cleanup (?)
• 9/7 No Meeting (Labor Day Holiday)
• 9/11 - 9/13 September Camp Out (TBD)
• 9/11 - 9/13 Fall Wood Badge Course LHC-2055 - Weekend I
• 9/14 Troop Meeting
• 9/21 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders' Council Meeting
• 9/26 Fishing Derby
• 9/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Rank Advancements and Awards

Congratulations to Sam D. and Adam H. for achieving the rank of Scout!  Jacob E. and Tyson T. received their Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit, which they earned on the July camp out.  Well done, boys! 

 

     

Troop Meetings by Patrol

In accordance with the current state guidelines to limit group gatherings to 10 people or less, the Scouts will stay in their patrols and remain separated from the other patrols for the entire duration of the Monday Troop meetings.  We will NOT open or close the meeting as a troop.  Each patrol will conduct their own opening and closing.  Patrol Leaders will lead the meeting for their respective patrols.  The SPL and adult leaders will rotate through the patrols, as necessary.

Please review this new procedure with your Scout before the next meeting, so that they may be prepared for the different format.  We will keep this meeting format until the state changes its guidelines.

Virtual Zoom Parent/Committee Meeting (7/28)

The previously scheduled Parent/Committee Meeting has been rescheduled as a virtual Zoom meeting.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 28^th, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM.  We will be discussing the dates for future camp outs and outings.  Please click on the following link to connect to the meeting (same as previous meetings):

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5024194986

Troop Swim Test (8/2)

We will conduct the BSA swim test for all youth and adults who did not complete the swim test on the July camp out. Those wishing to participate in any water activities over the course of the next 12 months will first need to have completed the BSA swim test. This includes any siblings or parents who anticipate joining us in any of those activities.

In light of current state guidelines, we will be limiting the group sizes to 10 or less.  If you have already taken the test, please DO NOT sign up.

• DATE: Sunday, August 2nd
• TIME: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
• LOCATION: McQuillen's House, 2807 Avenue of the Woods, Louisville, KY 40241

For more information or to choose your time slot, please click on the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-troop

August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (8/7 – 8/9)

Our August Camp Out will be hosted by the Daunhauer's at their lake house on Barren River Lake, located at 388 Barren River Hills Rd,Scottsville, KY 42164.  Cost is $30 per Scout and $15 per adult.  We are planning a very special dinner for Saturday night!  Please bring a proper-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) if you have one available.

Please RSVP using the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-august

Camp Cards

Reminder that all troop families are asked to purchase 15 camp cards to sell or use.  Please bring your check in the amount of $75, made payable to St. Albert the Great.  The Council has extended the deadline for collecting Camp Card money.  Monday, August 17^th will the final day to turn in your payment.

Schedule a Scoutmaster Conference

If you would like to schedule a Scoutmaster Conference at an upcoming troop meeting, please sign up via the SignUpGenius link below.  Scouts may also make an in-person request for a Scoutmaster Conference at a meeting or camp out without scheduling one ahead of time; however, preference will be given to those who have signed up in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-schedule

Weekly Update for July 13, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 7/27 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting
• Dates for future camp out to be discussed
• 8/3 Troop Meeting
• 8/7 – 8/9 August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (click to sign up)
• 8/10 Troop Meeting
• 8/17 Troop Meeting
• 8/24 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting
• 8/31 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting

Rank Advancements

Several boys were recognized for their rank advancements at the July 13th meeting.  Jacob E., Tyson T., Jackson M. and Garrett P. achieved the rank of Scout.  Andre G. and Nicholas H. achieved the rank of First Class.  Bryce G. achieved the rank of Star.  Congratulations, boys, and keep up the great work!

  

      

Camp Cards

Reminder that all troop families are asked to purchase 15 camp cards to sell or use.  Please bring your check in the amount of $75, made payable to St. Albert the Great.  Monday, July 20th will the final day to turn in your payment.

Troop Meetings on the Field

Until further notice, we will continue to conduct our regular Monday troop meetings outdoors on the athletics field.  We feel this gives us the best opportunity to safely social distance, while at the same time keeping the “outing” in Scouting. 

In accordance with state and local guidelines, please wear a mask during the meeting.  If you do not have a mask or forget to bring one, disposable masks will be provided.  Hand sanitizer will also be provided.  You are also encouraged to bring a water bottle, especially while the weather is warm.

In case of inclement weather or scheduling conflicts with other groups using the field, we will move the meeting back indoors to the Parish Life Complex.

August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (8/7 – 8/9)

Our August Camp Out will be hosted by the Daunhauer's at their lake house on Barren River Lake.  Cost is $30 per Scout.  Please bring a proper-fitting personal flotation device (PFD) if you have one available.

Please RSVP using the SignUpGenius link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-august

Schedule a Scoutmaster Conference

If you would like to schedule a Scoutmaster Conference at an upcoming troop meeting, please sign up via the SignUpGenius link below.  Scouts may also make an in-person request for a Scoutmaster Conference at a meeting or camp out without scheduling one ahead of time; however, preference will be given to those who have signed up in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-schedule

Weekly Update for July 6, 2020

Upcoming Dates & Events

• 7/13 Troop Meeting
• 7/20 Troop Meeting; Patrol Leaders’ Council Meeting
• PLC will be planning future camp outs and events.
• 7/27 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting
• 8/3 Troop Meeting
• 8/7 - 8/9 August Camp Out: Barren River Lake (click to sign up)

Installation of New Patrol Leaders’ Council

This week, we had our first in-person meeting in nearly four months and were finally able to officially install our new Senior Patrol Leader, Adam F., and rest of the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC). The PLC is responsible for planning and conducting the troop’s activities.  Thank you to all the young men who have volunteered to help lead our troop!

 

Camp Cards

Reminder that all troop families are asked to purchase 15 camp cards to sell or use.  Please bring your check in the amount of $75, made payable to St. Albert the Great, to the next meeting.  Monday, July 20th will the final day to turn in your payment.

New Troop Website

We are excited to unveil the new troop website: www.troop327.com! On the site, you will find the latest troop news and updates, a list of upcoming dates & events, links to several useful forms & documents, and a link to sign up for a Scoutmaster Conference (see more on that below).  Special thanks to Mike Hasty for helping us acquire our own web address and getting the site set up!

All official troop communication will continue to be emailed via Scoutbook. You may also find the official troop calendar on Scoutbook.  We will continue to use the Facebook group as on online bulletin board and scrapbook to post reminders and share pictures from our camp outs and other special events.  It is our hope that the boys will use the site to stay current on the latest troop news, since very few of them receive the Scoutbook emails or access Facebook.

Schedule a Scoutmaster Conference

If you would like to schedule a Scoutmaster Conference at an upcoming troop meeting, please sign up via the SignUpGenius link below.  Scouts may also make an in-person request for a Scoutmaster Conferenece at a meeting or camp out without scheduling one ahead of time; however, preference will be given to those who have signed up in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-schedule

Important Meeting Information for Monday 7/6

Tonight (Monday 7/13), we will resume our weekly Troop meetings in-person at St. Albert from 7:00 – 8:30 PM.

Weather permitting, we will meet on the athletic field so we can properly social distance without masks.  However, when working in close proximity outside, or if we have to move indoors, masks WILL BE required.

Please DO NOT come to the meeting if you are ill or showing any signs of illness.  Please bring your own mask or cloth face covering.  We will have a limited supply of disposable masks on-hand.

You may also wish to bring a camp chair if you’d like a place to sit down during the meeting.

Tonight we will be recognizing several boys who have earned a rank advancement.  We will also be planning and preparing for our upcoming camp out this weekend.

Camp Cards:

All Troop 327 families were asked to purchase 15 camp cards.  If you have not yet submitted your payment and received your cards, please bring a check in the amount of $75, payable to St. Albert the Great, to the meeting tonight.  We must turn in our camp card money to the Council by July 24th.

All the funds we raise will go to offset troop activities during the next Scouting year.  We are asking for 100% participation in this very important fundraiser!

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight as we begin to put the “Outing” back Scouting!

Welcome!

Welcome to the Troop 327 home on the Web! We will use this space to keep you updated on all the upcoming events and happenings for the Troop.

So stay tuned...