The year 2017 will be another great year for Troop 224! But you need to register first to take part in all of the fun.
Scouts
Troop dues for calendar year 2017 are $80 per scout. This covers
registration, BSA insurance, Boy’s Life and Troop Operations. Please fill in and return by December 16.
Scout Form
Adult Leaders
The Troop will cover cost for all the Leaders who return the filled
in form indicating intent to be active leader in 2017.
The leader registration fees come from Troop operating funds. Optional, like last year, a small donation of $25 to Troop 224 would help considerably with these and other Troop operating expenses. Please fill in and return by December 16.
Leader Form
Committee / Parent Meeting
There will be the monthly 30 minute meeting Monday at 7 PM for committee members and parents to discuss this upcoming scout year, summer camp, and long-term ideas.
November Advancement Theme
Last months theme was Orienteering. The November advancement theme is First-Aid.
First Aid – MeritBadgeDotOrg
November Camping
The November trip will be camping at Frozen Head State Park.
New Photos Posted
There have been new pictures posted to the troop Facebook page by our parents that are now also available on the Troop website. Be sure to check them out!
If you have new or old pictures from troop activities feel free to post them on Facebook. You can also send pictures to Morgan Paul
Committee / Parent Meeting
There will be a 30 minute meeting tonight at 7 PM for committee members and parents to discuss this upcoming scout year, summer camp, and long-term ideas. An email regarding this meeting was sent out several days ago.
Grace Lutheran Annual Pet Fest
A big thanks to the Scouts that helped out on Saturday to make the annual event a success.
October Advancement Theme
August advancement theme is First-Aid.
First Aid – MeritBadgeDotOrg
October Camping
The October trip will be a Backpacking Trip to Savage Gulf.
http://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/so-cumberland-savage-gulf-map.pdf
It has been several years since the Troop has been here. The trail is flat and about 6.3 miles long out to Hobbs Cabin. It is a GREAT place for a fall trip. We will leave Saturday morning and return home Sunday afternoon tentatively around 2:00.
Court of Honor
The next semi-annual Court of Honor will be October 24th with the pot-luck dinner starting at 7 PM. Please bring a main dish and a side to feed you family plus four more. We will have a family style dinner to talk and catch-up on the past events from this summer. Then the advancement presentations will be held followed by the picture show.
Halloween
There will be no scout meeting on Oct 31st.
No Meeting on labor Day
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday!
September Advancement Theme
August advancement theme is Backpacking.
Backpacking – MeritBadgeDotOrg
September Camping
The August outing will be backpacking at Piney Creek (Sep 17-18) You will need to sign up at the next meeting on Sep 12th. Bring your pack to that meeting for inspection if you are planning to go.
New Photos Posted
There have been new pictures posted to the troop Facebook page by some of our leaders that are now also available on the Troop website. Be sure to check them out!
Grace Lutheran Annual Pet Fest
Troop 224 plays a large part in supporting the Grace Lutheran Church Pet Fest that will be held on Saturday October 1, 2016 from 1 to 5 PM. Scouts will be need to be there early in the day to help set up and to assist during the day.
Details can be found here 
Troop 224 Calendar
The Troop calendar for the 2016-2017 is now updated. Further details and possible changes will be made to the calendar over the next couple of months.
How to include Troop calendar in to your personal calendar
August Advancement Theme
August advancement theme is Canoeing.
Canoeing – MeritBadgeDotOrg
August Camping
The August outing will be a canoeing trip on the Clinch River (Aug 27-28) Be sure to sign up at the next meeting. More details will be available
New Photos Posted
There have been new pictures posted to the troop Facebook page by some of our leaders that are now also available on the Troop website. Be sure to check them out!
Pictured above from left to right are students Abigayle Allison, Peyton Ooten, and Evan Eschenberg, and instructor Jeff Hankins. (Submitted photo)
Two Oak Ridge High Schools received gold medals and were named state champions in two different welding categories, while a third student received a bronze medal.
The students and their medals are:
- Senior Evan Eschenberg received a gold medal and is the state champion in the category of Welding.
- Sophomore Abigayle Allison received a gold medal and is the state champion in the category of Welding Sculpture.
- Junior Peyton Ooten received a bronze medal for third place in the state in the category of Action Skills.
Read more…
Summer camp backpacking on the Appalachian Trail – June 18th – 25th
Activities planned: Backpacking the first segment of the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain north to Unicoy Gap.
What is provided: All meals for backpacking, camp T-shirt, Troop gear (packs, tents, shelters, stoves, fuel, etc.), and safety gear for the activities.
What Scouts and Leaders are responsible for: Suitable clothing and personal gear as defined in the Summer Camping Checklist (to be provided). Participate in 50 miles of training hikes with loaded packs prior to the trip and satisfactorily pass backpack inspection prior to departure.
Parent Assistance needed: We will need parents to provide rides to and from the two trailheads in northern Georgia. Please sign up!
Expected Cost $175 per person. Please pay $75 by April 11 on initial sign up and then $50 by May 9th and balance of $50 by June 6th.
Please see the attachment for the 2016 summer camp sign-up.
Contact Mr. Hubbard for any issues or questions regarding your payment.
More information and a checklist will be available as we get closer to the trip.
Camp Buck Toms Summer Camp
For those wanting additional merit badge opportunities or summer activity. There is one week that is still open to sign up (July 3 – 9). There are a couple of Troop 224 scouts that will be attending that week. Anyone Troop 224 scouts wishing to sign up will need to be with the Provisional Troop 557.
More information can be found here. Time is short and availability is limited.
There are some important reminders and information for March below.
March Advancement Theme
March advancement theme is Wilderness Survival.
Wilderness Survival – MeritBadgeDotOrg
March Camping
March outing is an 8 mile, 2 night backpacking this Sat-Mon (March 12-14) at Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Be sure to sign up tonight (Mar 7th). A copy of the checklist will be posted on the website.
New Photos Posted
There have been new pictures posted to the troop Facebook page by some of our leaders that are now also available on the Troop website. Be sure to check them out!
Scouting for Food – Rescheduled for April 4th/9th
All Scouts, Leaders, and Parents needed!
Scouting for Food bag distribution is Mon, April 4th from 6PM before the meeting. Meet Mr. Moehl at the Church. We need every available Scout, Leader, and parent to help with this activity.
Troop 224 collects food donations from over 1500 homes in the Wolf Creek, Hendrix, Briarcliff, Stone Bridge, Baypath, and Rivers Run subdivisions. Participants should Be Prepared by wearing warm clothing as needed. Maps and bags will be provided.
Scouting for Food bag collection and food sorting is Saturday, April 9th from 9 AM- 2 PM. Meet Mr. Moehl at the Church. We need every available Scout, Leader, and parent to help with this activity. Participants should Be Prepared by wearing warm clothing. Maps will be provided.
This annual collection supports the food pantry at Grace Lutheran for many months and is critical to our community. Scouts will earn service hours for rank advancement. Somewhere amongst your layers of clothing, wear a Class A shirt.
Remember – Many hands make light work! Thanks in advance for your support.
There are some important reminders and information for February below.
February Advancement Theme
February advancement theme is Orienteering.
Orienteering – MeritBadgeDotOrg
February Camping
February outing is backpacking Feb 20-21 from Carvers gap to Big
Hump near Roan Mountain.
New Photos Posted
There have been pictures posted to the troop Facebook page by some of our leaders that are now also available on the Troop website. Be sure to check them out!
Hiking on the Appalachian, June 2016
Rock Climbing Black Mountain, May 2016
