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Boy Scouts Answer the Call for Help
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Saturday morning, members of Lubbock’s Troop 505 made a detour from a food drive when two frantic women flagged them down for help.
Call for ALL Photos
There are a lot of events we don’t have pictures for, and we want to share what we do with the world! If you have ANY pictures, please bring them as soon as you can. You can ask one of the Troop leaders to place the pictures you have in electronic form (on your digital camera, on cd/dvd or other media) on the Troop computer, or you can send them in a zipped folder that contains your photos to the webmaster of this site. For instructions on how to create a zipped folder of pictures, see the following tutorials.
People who do not have a high-speed internet connection may wish to bring the pictures to the building, as pictures can have large file sizes. If you need help, or have questions, please contact the webmaster or ask one of the leaders for assistance.
Our Scouts Know Christmas Trees Best!
For 12-year-old Cordell Sharp, the Christmas trees he sells during the holiday season have become a passion. . .
Check out the full story here.
Reno Moats has Eagle Project This Saturday!!
Reno will be conducting his Eagle project tomorrow 12-5-2009 from 9am until 3pm. He needs all of the help he can get. As we hope each and every boy in the troop will reach Eagle, please help Reno make his project a success. We will furnish transportation to and from the project site.
We are needing all of the help we can get on the tree lot tonight for pricing, and stocking of our inventory. We need YOU! Please meet at the tree lot at 6pm tonight. If we have a good turnout we should be in good shape for the rest of the weekend. (IT’S ONLY 3 HOURS)
Please help me in thanking John Standish for all of his hard work and dedication to the tree lot. This is not a job that happens in December only. He puts in countless hours all year long getting us ready for the upcoming tree season. In fact he will be putting in a preliminary order as early as February for the 2010 season. As you know, his boys are grown, and have already reached the rank of eagle. He unselfishly gives his time and service to the boys in the troop.
Stephen Tillery
To All,
Teresa Braden is a Mom in troop 80 who attended one of the First Aid / CPR classes we held at for the scouts this summer. She was in the office last week when one of her coworkers had cardiac incident. Because of her training she was able to help her friend ( there was a working AED at her workplace). Teresa may have saved her friends life & deserves much koodoos for this. Teresa said her friend is doing good right now but doesn’t know if she will ever return to work. I want to thank each person on this list who made it possible for us to give and get this training out to coworkers, scouts, Moms, Dads and everyone who wants to learn! I want you all to know the program is working and is having a direct effect on peoples lives in our community! This is not just theory, this is real life.
Thank You All Very Much,
John P. Standish
In Memoriam
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Steve Bailey, who passed away November 15, 2009. Steve was an Assistant Scoutmaster for C Squad 1980-1986. Mr. Bailey also served as Assistant Scoutmaster in the Troop from 1992-1994. We are grateful to have had his company and gracious service and will miss him dearly.
11/09/2009
Just to let everyone know:
Kenny Wetzel became very ill this last Friday and ended up in the hospital. He is expected to be there for another day or two. He is at NWTX hospital room 561. Our prayers go out to him for a speedy recovery.
Stephen Tillery
CALLING ALL WEBELO SCOUTS!!!
We would love to have you join us for our meetings. We meet every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 at 1615 Bellaire. The building is located on Bellaire, off of Plains between Bell and Western. The last Tuesday of the month is swim night, so bring your suit and towel.
We usually leave on our campouts around 5:30 or 6:00 on Friday evening. Everyone meets at the troop building. We usually return Sunday afternoon between 2:00 and 4:00. The boys usually call you from their cell phones, or borrow another boy’s or adult’s cell phone to call you, so you know exactly when to expect them to arrive at the troop building.
Contact Stephen Tillery at (806) 672-8752 or 622-3711 or Doug Walker at 341-4343 or check out the Troop Calendar for more information regarding upcoming camping opportunities.
In Memoriam
Our deepest sympathy also goes out to the family of Marion Elizabeth Fields Scott who passed away October 25, 2009. She was the mother of Madison Scott who has generously permitted Troop 80 to camp at their ranch. Our prayers go out to the Scott family.
In Memoriam
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Teel Bivins who passed away October 26, 2009. He was a long time supporter of Boy Scouting and Troop 80. He was confirmed as Ambassador to Sweden in May of 2004 and served until 2006. He served as Texas State Senator from 1989 to 2004. Some of our older boys may recall him visiting the Troop 80 Treelot. Our prayers are with the Bivins family.
Troop 80 has it’s own social network! As of October 26, 2009 there were 91 members. Go to Facebook.com, set up a Facebook account and search for Troop 80 Amarillo. When you receive confirmation, you will have access to other Troop 80 scouts’ Facebook pages.
IMPORTANT DATES:
October 20th – Popcorn Orders due
November 10th – Popcorn distribution
December 1st – Money due
These dates are also marked on the Troop calendar.
Here we come Obama!!
Next year’s summer trip will be to Washington D. C.. We are still planning this, but the approximate date for this trip is July 22nd through August 1st.
Update from Aaron Amos
Friends and Family,
I am proud to say that I am leaving Kandahar Airfield as of today. I will be headed to Bagram Airfield for a few days, then making my way into my new home in Kabul, Afghanistan at a place called Camp Phoenix. Looking forward to seeing a new place and getting to some colder, much colder temperatures and get to see some snow and mountains.
Please do not send anymore mail to Kandahar, here is the APO for Camp Phoenix.
Aaron Amos
APO AE 09320
KBR
I will let everyone know when I arrive just as soon as I get the chance.
Dub
Update on Addison Stucky
Celebrating the 4th of July!!!!!!
Attached please find pictures of PFC Addison Stucky, U.S. Marine Corps (Troop 80 Eagle 05/04/05 – with many thanks to Walter and Eric).
Currently stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for Marine Corps artillery training. We don’t yet know where his permanent duty station will be or when he will ship out overseas.
From Aaron Amos
I just wanted to wish you guys a safe and wonderful trip. I know everybody has been busting their tails to get prepared for it, and it will all soon pay off, no doubt. I hope that everyone behaves and stays out of trouble, and that goes for adults too. Being on that bus for long periods of time nags on people, but since you guys are moving up in the world and purchasing Hi-Tech equipment, it will be nice and cool AND have some in-flight entertainment, I don’t think you will have any problems. I wished that I was able to go along. Be safe and don’t get lost in California. Take lots of pictures, I’ll be looking forward to seeing them.
Aaron Amos
Check out out Yosemite Trip 2009!
Visit the Trip Tracker Here
This link contains a map that shows the location of waypoints, summaries of some of the stops and many pictures of where the Troop went on this trip.
Committee Meeting!
There will be a Committee Meeting Tuesday 5/5/2009 after the regular Scout meeting.
Attention Men Going to Brazos
You must have passed your swim check before going on this camp. This Tuesday (April 28, 2009) if you can be at the Midtown YMCA at 7 PM, you can do your swim check before the Scouts get there for Swim Night. If you can’t make that just come when you can. If you can’t make Tuesday night at all, you will need to make arrangements with John Standish to get your swim check done. Safety first!
ATTENTION!!!
Due to the approaching weather, we will not attempt to go to Scott Ranch this weekend. Instead see the brief from the scoutmaster, Stephen Tillery, to see what we will do instead.
Due to the possible chance of severe winter weather this weekend, we are going to have a lock-in at the Troop 80 building this Friday night. We will get up and head to Camp Don Saturday morning as soon as the roads are clear to drive on. Friday night we will be watching movies, eating popcorn, and working on Scout skills. Saturday we will set up camp at Camp Don and do all of our Mini- Mini Camporee events. Please plan on buying your food and making all of your plans just as if it was a normal weekend campout.
Parents: we always keep the safety of your sons as the top priority!
Troop 80—- Rain or snow WE GO!
Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Tillery
“JTL In One Week!”
December 27, 2008
If your Scout plans on being a Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, or Senior Patrol Leader this year, attendance is mandatory for your Scout. JLT starts Friday, January 2, and ends Sunday, January fourth. We will meet at the troop building at 5:30 on Friday and take the bus down to Camp Don Harrington. On this weekend the men will also be holding the Annual Planning Meeting. Patrol Leaders will receive their agenda books this weekend and will be trained for leadership in Troop 80. This weekend is not just all about work though; there is much fun to be had also. So, encourage your son to be a leader and attend this training and participate in being an integral part of Troop 80’s success! RSVP here so we can get a head count.
Dues Are Due!!
If you haven’t yet paid your dues, they are $35.00 and are due. Please see David Watson or Peter Friend to get them paid. Click on their names to send them and email.