Members of Troop 502s registrations will be applied towards dues and/or summer camp.

From [...]]]> It is with a heavy heart that we let you know that earlier today Max James (Troop 502’s first Chartered Organizational Representative and Chris Hatcher’s grandfather) passed away in Texas where he was visiting his son.  Max had been involved in Scouting most of his life and was a recipient of Scouting’s Silver Beaver Award.

From the very beginning of Troop 502, Max was a great supporter and mentored many of our early Eagle Scouts through merit badge classes and general encouragement.  Max helped Troop 502 develop a sense of both discipline and swagger that is still prominent in the Troop today.  We will miss Max and are pleased that Troop 502 is a part of his Scouting legacy.

From what we know, Max will be laid to rest in Ohio.  We will let you know if we get any details around memorials or flowers.

We wanted to send you an update on the Merit Badge College.  We are having a very difficult time finding a venue that can accommodate us until AFTER March.  We are deciding on which date to hold the MBC to best accomodate the largest # of boys who want to attend.  We will send [...]]]> Everyone -

We wanted to send you an update on the Merit Badge College.  We are having a very difficult time finding a venue that can accommodate us until AFTER March.  We are deciding on which date to hold the MBC to best accomodate the largest # of boys who want to attend.  We will send out a new email in the next week or so letting you know the new date.  We will NOT be holding the MBC on Feb. 20th as we had originally hoped.

We realize that there will be adjustments to make in the registrations for boys who can no longer attend due to the change in date and for additional boys who were originally unable to attend.  Refunds will be provided for anyone who has previously paid but who will no longer be able to attend.

Details will be forthcoming.

Thank you all for your patience as we work through this.  Next year we will know to schedule a make-up date at the beginning of the process!

Thanks-

Michelle Jones

We are aware of the weather situation moving in on Friday and Saturday morning and we still plan to continue with our trip. Most weather reports tell us that the majority of precipation will be after 9:00pm on Friday night until early morning on Saturday. We should be at camp [...]]]> February Campout to the NC Aquarium:

We are aware of the weather situation moving in on Friday and Saturday morning and we still plan to continue with our trip. Most weather reports tell us that the majority of precipation will be after 9:00pm on Friday night until early morning on Saturday. We should be at camp near that time and not on the roads. Remember we are meeting at church at 5:30pm and departing no later than 6pm, with you or without you. You will need the following for the weekend:

* Troop will be staying indoors on bunk beds with mattresses you will need warm sleeping bags and/or sheets. Pillows optional.

* Class “A” uniforms to be worn in travel to and from.

* A change of clothes for Saturday at the Aquarium that you dont mind getting wet or muddy. An extra pair of closed toed shoes are required on this day. That means you will need at least (2) pairs of shoes. Shoes must dry in order to re-enter the aquarium.

* Proper clothing, raingear (snowgear), for the weather conditions.

* Money for dinner on Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday coming home at a fast food place.

* Everyone will need to give Mrs. Miller, $8 upon arrival at church tomorrow to take care of your food for breakfast, lunch, and dessert on Saturday night. This includes the adults. Web 2 scouts are fully covered except for the personal food mentioned above.

*Mess Kits and water bottles.

*Adults will be charged $8 to enter the aquarium. All Scouts will be covered by the Troop (includes the Web 2’s).

See you all tomorrow afternoon.

Date:    Friday, February 12th – Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Location:     Camp McNeill Boy Scout Camp – NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

The Troop will need to meet at Harrison UMC at 5:30pm to load gear and check-in. The Troop will depart as soon as everyone arrives that has signed up to go or 6pm at the [...]]]> Campout Information:

Date:    Friday, February 12th – Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Location:     Camp McNeill Boy Scout Camp – NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

The Troop will need to meet at Harrison UMC at 5:30pm to load gear and check-in. The Troop will depart as soon as everyone arrives that has signed up to go or 6pm at the latest. That means with you or without you. Troop 502 travels in Class “A” uniform. The Troop will be staying indoors on bunk beds with mattresses for the weekend. Showers and bathrooms will be available. Everyone will need to bring the following:

• Sleeping bags
• Pillows (optional)
• Proper clothing for the weather
• Need an extra pair of shoes and pants that you do not mind getting wet on Saturday in the salt marsh and ocean. Must be closed toed shoes, no crocs or flip flops allowed.
• Everyone will need money for Friday nights dinner on the way down, Saturday nights dinner, and breakfast on the way home on Sunday. Possible souveniors at the aquarium.
• Scouts and Adults of Troop 502 will need to bring $8 to cover their food for the weekend payable to Mrs. Miller upon arrival on Friday night.
• Scouts admission into the aquarium will be covered by the Troop, adults will be $8 per person.
• Web 2’s attending trip including their parents or leaders will be covered except for the meals out on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday coming home.

The Troop should be back at Harrison UMC between 1pm – 2pm on Sunday. Remember that NO MEETING will take place on Monday, February 15th, 2010.

Scouting for Food Final Numbers:

Troop 502 collected 805 lbs thru their Patrol competition and the Spartan Patrol won the Pizza party for their efforts. Special thanks to everyone that came out on Saturday to help the Troop and Pack collect foods from the surrounding neighborhoods and sort. Our grand total was 2200 lbs with 200 lbs being donated to the Harrison UMC food pantry.

Saturday, February 6th, 2010:

The following scouts have signed up to help out with Scouting for Food:

1. Zach Nedley 2. John Miller 3. Jacob Lee 4. Grey Skelton 5. Daniel Beamer 6. Ben Knoble 7. Anthony Miller 8. Jordan Schnall 9. Jake Howren 10. Tyler Melvin 11. Craig Jones

Please dress for the weather, no Class “A” needed. We will meet at 9:15 am [...]]]> Scouting for Food

Saturday, February 6th, 2010:

The following scouts have signed up to help out with Scouting for Food:

1. Zach Nedley
2. John Miller
3. Jacob Lee
4. Grey Skelton
5. Daniel Beamer
6. Ben Knoble
7. Anthony Miller
8. Jordan Schnall
9. Jake Howren
10. Tyler Melvin
11. Craig Jones

Please dress for the weather, no Class “A” needed. We will meet at 9:15 am at church and should be finished at around Noon, if not before. We have set a goal for the Troop of 100 lbs per scout and we are also having a Patrol competition with the Patrol bringing in the most food will win a Pizza Party on Monday, February 8th. All food for the Patrol competition will need to arrive to church no later than 9:30am. Remember this is a service project, hours will be given to the ones who partcipate.

Scout Sunday – Sunday, February 7th, 2010:

The following Scouts have signed up for the following services on Sunday, please arrive 15-20 minutes before service begins to get your instructions or duties.

9:15 Service:

Zach Nedley
Nathan Fisher
Michael McKay
Dalton Hatley
Jake Howren
Tyler Melvin
Kyle McKay
Tyler Lindsey
John Miller
Anthony Miller
Karen Miller
Allen Rivenbark
11:00 Service:

Grey Skelton
Jacob Lee
We need all the scouts and adults we can get to show Harrison thanks for supporting us. Everyone will need to be in Class “A” uniforms.