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!