Troop 599 Newsletter - December2012

December

Troop

December 4, 11, 18

December 11December 25, January 1 January 8

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

December 2012

Troop 599 Holiday Schedule:

December 4, 11, 18

December 11 December 25, January 1 January 8


2012

Holiday Schedule:

Regular Troop MeeFCE Troop Party

December 25, January 1 No Troop Meetings or FCETroop Meetings and FCE resume


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by Troop Historian, Nick Moriarty

Troop 599 held its annual King Ranch outing the weekend of November 16

scouts competed for the 2012 King Ranch Mountain Man Awards by participating in

Tomahawk Throwing, Rifle Shooting, Skeet Shooting, Black Powder

Arrow Shooting at the different ranges. The Webelos also participated in a patrol

teamwork game called Lug

The troop and

BBQ brisk

attended an awesome bonfire that was set up by the pyrotechnic crew. This was my third

King Ranch Outing, and personally I thought this year’s bonfire was the best ever! I really

enjoyed the Calling of the Winds (done by Bart Bermonti). Once the bonfire was lit, the

patrols and the visiting Webelos p

flags.

Everyone had a blast at King Ranch this year. I would like to tha

all of the adults that helped put this successful campout together. I

would also like to thank the Kings for inviting us back each year for a fun filled troop

outing. This year’s event will be happily remembered by all.

Holiday Schedule:

Regular Troop Meetings and

No Troop Meetings or FCE Troop Meetings and FCE



Troop Historian, Nick Moriarty




Shooting at the different ranges. The Webelos also participated in a patrol

teamwork game called Lug

The troop and our Webelos

BBQ brisket, coleslaw, beans, rolls, and lemonade. When dinner was finished, everyone




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tings and


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teamwork game called Lug-a-Jug.

Webelos guests gathered for a delicious BBQ dinner that included superb

et, coleslaw, beans, rolls, and lemonade. When dinner was finished, everyone




patrols and the visiting Webelos performed their skits, and then the troop retired dozens of






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gathered for a delicious BBQ dinner that included superb





formed their skits, and then the troop retired dozens of





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Troop 599 held its annual King Ranch outing the weekend of November 16-


Tomahawk Throwing, Rifle Shooting, Skeet Shooting, Black Powder Shooting and Bow and








Everyone had a blast at King Ranch this year. I would like to thank



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How do you know the holidays are coming? We’re still in T-shirts and shorts, so you can’t tell by our clothes. Mosquitoes still plague us,

and the grass still needs cutting, so it’s not snowflakes coming down that give us a clue.

So what is it?

It’s the smell of fresh cut greenery that lets us know the holidays are just around the calendar corner. On Tuesday,

November 27th the truck arrived for distribution and pick up this year, and lots of aroma loving scouts and adult volunteers

caught the holiday spirit while they unloaded, sorted and delivered the fragrant greenery.

Troop 599’s Holiday Greenery Sales help raise funds for outings, equipment purchases and maintenance, and scholarships. It

is our major fund raising event of the year, and it also helps to get us in that holiday mood.

Nature Sanctuary Restoration

The Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary has been undergoing

a major restoration for the last couple of months. Great

care was needed to restore the rotting wood and deck in a

way that would maintain the historical integrity. More

than $200,000 was raised by private donations to fund the

restoration. The work is scheduled to be completed in

January, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for

January 12, 2013.

Troop 599 is proud and humbled to be of service to such a

peaceful oasis in the heart of our city.

Read more about the cabin restoration project here http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news%2Flocal&id=8896919

"In a time when our

lives have become so

busy and hectic, this

cabin and surrounding

woods provide an

incredible sanctuary

not just for birds, but

also for people."

- Jessica Jubin,

Houston Audubon development director

Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary Cleanup, Saturday, December 22nd

The next conservation workday is on Saturday, December

22nd, from 8am to 12pm at the Edith L. Moore Nature

Sanctuary next to the MDUMC Church on Memorial Drive.

The Troop will buy pizza at 11:30 for the workers that

attend the entire morning. Wear shoes that can get

muddy (No flip flops or crocs). All scouts/family members

are welcome to help and earn service hours for rank

advancement and some merit badges, hours for the 50

miler award, or hours for other service hour requirements.

Adult helpers are needed too! Questions?

Contact Walt Bozeman at 281-597-9250.

SAVE THE DATES

February 3rd, February 10th In early February Troop 599 will recognize the contributions of youth and adults to Scouting and help the community through two separate events. On Scout

Sunday, Troop 599 will attend the 11:00 a.m. service at MDUMC, may assist with serving communion and will gather afterwards for a Troop photo. The date is still in

flux, but will be either Sunday, February 3 or 10. Troop 599 will also participate in the Souper Bowl of Giving on February 10, helping collect food and cash during the Sunday services at MDUMC to feed the hungry of our

community.

Please mark your calendars for the first two Sundays of February for these important events. And stay tuned as the

dates and our part in these events are finalized

Anyone can submit a story for the Thunderbirds newsletter! Email it by

the 23rd of the month to [email protected]

Merit Badge Schedule Room

Merit Badge

Environmental Science

Family Life

Personal Fitness

Cit in the World

Communications

Cit in the Community

Cit in the Nation

PERSONAL FITNESS

A physical fitness measurement test for the Personal Fitness

Dr. Eubanks and please contact them if you have any questions. Please wear appropriate clothing to do pusha mile.

Eagle On December 27th, 28th, and 29th

Eagle project work day, at Phillip Johnson’s house located at

Van Winkle Ln.

We will be building 6 picnic tables for a low income school in

North Houston. Because we w

power tools, I would ask that

There is construction on the main street, Strey Ln., making it only

southbound.

(near Bunker Hill Elementary). Lu

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Did you know…

Merit Badge classes are being held at the Health Museum over the winter break. Medicine, Dentistry and more. Visit http://thehealthmuseum.org/approval and blue merit badge cards f

registering

Merit Badge Schedule Room C119/120 -- 6:30pm

Merit Badge

Environmental Science

Family Life

Personal Fitness

Cit in the World

Communications

Cit in the Community

Cit in the Nation

PERSONAL FITNESS

A physical fitness measurement test for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge is scheduled for Sunday, 16track (enter by the tennis courts). planning on attending the T599 merit badge classes in get started on the merit badge. Counselors are Mr. Bozeman,

Dr. Eubanks and please contact them if you have any questions.

Please wear appropriate clothing to do pusha mile. Please be on time.

Eagle Project December 27th, 28th, and 29th


Van Winkle Ln.


North Houston. Because we w

power tools, I would ask that


southbound. Strey Ln. can only be accessed from Taylorcrest


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Did you know…

Merit Badge classes are being held at the Health Museum over the winter break. Medicine, Dentistry and more. Visit http://thehealthmuseum.org/approval and blue merit badge cards f

registering.

Merit Badge Schedule 6:30pm-7:30pm

Counselors

Mr. Escamillas, Mr. John Gray

Mr. Goodwin

Dr. Eubanks, Mr. Bozeman, Dr. McInroe

Ms. Phillips, Mr Bundy

Mr. Tittle

Cit in the Community Mr. Linderman, Mr. John Gray

Mr. Welborn

PERSONAL FITNESS

A physical fitness measurement test for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge is scheduled for Sunday, 16

th at 4:00 p.m. at the Stratford High School

track (enter by the tennis courts). planning on attending the T599 merit badge classes in January this will be a great time to get started on the merit badge.

Counselors are Mr. Bozeman,Dr. Eubanks and please contact them if you have any questions.

Please wear appropriate clothing to do pushlease be on time.

Project - December 27th, 28th, and 29th



North Houston. Because we will be working with and around

power tools, I would ask that only scouts aged 14 and up


Strey Ln. can only be accessed from Taylorcrest



Did you know…

Merit Badge classes are being held at the Health Museum over the winter break. Medicine, Dentistry and more. Visit http://thehealthmuseum.org/ for details, and be sure to get approval and blue merit badge cards f

Merit Badge Schedule 7:30pm

Counselors

Mr. Escamillas, Mr. John Gray

Mr. Goodwin

Dr. Eubanks, Mr. Bozeman, Dr. McInroe

Ms. Phillips, Mr Bundy

Mr. Linderman, Mr. John Gray

Mr. Welborn

PERSONAL FITNESS MERIT BADGE

A physical fitness measurement test for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge is scheduled for Sunday,

p.m. at the Stratford High School track (enter by the tennis courts). planning on attending the T599 merit badge

January this will be a great time to get started on the merit badge.

Counselors are Mr. Bozeman,Dr. Eubanks and please contact them if you have any questions.

Please wear appropriate clothing to do push-ups, sit

Help NeededDecember 27th, 28th, and 29th from 9-3 there will be an



ill be working with and around

only scouts aged 14 and up



(near Bunker Hill Elementary). Lunch will be provided. Here is a


Merit Badge classes are being held at the Health Museum over the winter break. Medicine, Dentistry and more. Visit

for details, and be sure to get approval and blue merit badge cards from Mr. Andress

2012-2013

Mr. Escamillas, Mr. John Gray Nov 13,20, Dec 4

11-Dec

Dr. Eubanks, Mr. Bozeman, Jan 8,15,22

Feb 5,12,19

Mar 5,19,26

Mr. Linderman, Mr. John Gray April2,9,16

Ap23, 30,May7

MERIT BADGE

A physical fitness measurement test for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge is scheduled for Sunday, December

p.m. at the Stratford High School track (enter by the tennis courts). If you are planning on attending the T599 merit badge

January this will be a great time to get started on the merit badge.

Counselors are Mr. Bozeman, Dr. McInroe and Dr. Eubanks and please contact them if you have any questions.

ups, sit-ups, and run

Help Needed3 there will be an




only scouts aged 14 and up



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Merit Badge classes are being held at the Health Museum over the winter break. Medicine, Dentistry and more. Visit

for details, and be sure to get rom Mr. Andress before

2013

Nov 13,20, Dec 4

Jan 8,15,22

Feb 5,12,19

Mar 5,19,26

April2,9,16

Ap23, 30,May7

MERIT BADGE

A physical fitness measurement test for the Personal Fitness December

p.m. at the Stratford High School If you are

planning on attending the T599 merit badge January this will be a great time to

Dr. McInroe and Dr. Eubanks and please contact them if you have any questions.

ups, and run

Earn your Next Merit Badge at HMNS

Check out the exciting merit badge classes offered by the Houston Museum of Natural Science this winter and next spring.may require outside work before the merit badge class meets.HMNS in Hwith (SL) meet at the HMNS branch in Sugar Land.

Before registering for these classes, you must be approved by either Mr. Andress or Mr. White and you must have a blue merit badge card from Mr. Andress All registration is completed online. Visit the HMNS web site (important information classes cost $25

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SPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerA message from Senior Patrol Leader, Justin Todes Wow... 2012 has gone by so fast! I am so proud to be Senior Patrol Leader of the Thunderbirds. From our success at the August Planning Outing to fun another amazing King Ranch, it has been such a great year. As we wrap up this year with a Stealth and Dutch Oven Competition, and move into the holidays and new year, more fun is on its way. Enchanted Rock, Backpackion the Beach, and Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Reservation in Georgia all lie ahead.

On behalf of the entire Troop 599 Staff, happy holidays.


Check out the exciting merit badge classes offered by the Houston Museum of Natural Science this winter and next spring.may require outside work before the merit badge class meets. HMNS in Hermann Park except classes identified with (SL) meet at the HMNS branch in Sugar Land.

Archeology* Astronomy Chemistry Energy Geology Indian Lore Insect Study Reptile & Amphibian*

* Outside work required

Before registering for these classes, you must be approved by either Mr. Andress or Mr. White and you must have a blue merit adge card from Mr. Andress All registration is completed online. Visit the HMNS web site (important information classes cost $25

SPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerA message from Senior Patrol Leader, Justin Todes

Wow... 2012 has gone by so fast!

I am so proud to be Senior Patrol Leader of the Thunderbirds. From our success at the August Planning Outing to fun Aquatics and Troopanother amazing King Ranch, it has been such a great year. As we wrap up this year with a Stealth and Dutch Oven Competition, and move into the holidays and new year, more fun is on its way. Enchanted Rock, Backpacking/Biking, Patrol Outings, Canoeing, Pirates on the Beach, and Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Reservation in Georgia all lie ahead.



Check out the exciting merit badge classes offered by the Houston Museum of Natural Science this winter and next spring. These Merit Badge classes may require outside work before the merit badge

All classes meet on Saturdays at the ermann Park except classes identified

with (SL) meet at the HMNS branch in Sugar Land.

April 6 (SL) Dec 8 (SL), Feb 9, Mar 2 (SL) Dec 1, Dec15, Feb 2 (SL), Mar 23, May 11 Feb 9, May 11 Mar 2 Feb 9, May 11 Mar 23

Reptile & Amphibian* Dec 15, April 20

work required.

Before registering for these classes, you must be approved by either Mr. Andress or Mr. White and you must have a blue merit adge card from Mr. Andress

All registration is completed online. Visit the HMNS web site (www.hmns.org/scoutsimportant information beforeclasses cost $25 (Archeology is $35).

SPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerA message from Senior Patrol Leader, Justin Todes


I am so proud to be Senior Patrol Leader of the Thunderbirds. From our success at the August Planning

Aquatics and Troopanother amazing King Ranch, it has been such a great year. As we wrap up this year with a Stealth and Dutch Oven Competition, and move into the holidays and new year, more fun is on its way. Enchanted Rock,

ng/Biking, Patrol Outings, Canoeing, Pirates on the Beach, and Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Reservation in Georgia all lie ahead.


Earn your Next Merit Badge at HMNS!

Check out the exciting merit badge classes offered by the Houston Museum of Natural Science this

These Merit Badge classes may require outside work before the merit badge



April 6 (SL) Dec 8 (SL), Feb 9, Mar 2 (SL)Dec 1, Dec15, Feb 2 (SL), Mar 23, May 11Feb 9, May 11 Mar 2 Feb 9, May 11 Mar 23 Dec 15, April 20

Before registering for these classes, you must be approved by either Mr. Andress or Mr. White and you must have a blue merit adge card from Mr. Andress.

All registration is completed online. Visit the www.hmns.org/scouts

before registering.(Archeology is $35).

SPL CornerSPL CornerSPL CornerSPL Corner

Senior Patrol Leader,



Aquatics and Troop-o-ree Outings to yet another amazing King Ranch, it has been such a great year. As we wrap up this year with a Stealth and Dutch Oven Competition, and move into the holidays and new year, more fun is on its way. Enchanted Rock,

ng/Biking, Patrol Outings, Canoeing, Pirates on the Beach, and Summer Camp at Woodruff Scout Reservation in Georgia all lie ahead.


Earn your Next Merit

Check out the exciting merit badge classes offered by the Houston Museum of Natural Science this




Dec 8 (SL), Feb 9, Mar 2 (SL) Dec 1, Dec15, Feb 2 (SL), Mar 23, May 11

Before registering for these classes, you must be approved by either Mr. Andress or Mr. White and you must have a blue merit

All registration is completed online. Visit the www.hmns.org/scouts) for

registering. All (Archeology is $35).


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On behalf of the entire Troop 599

Updated Schedule!

Check out the exciting merit badge classes offered




Dec 1, Dec15, Feb 2 (SL), Mar 23, May 11

must be approved by either Mr. Andress or Mr. White and you must have a blue merit

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Thunderbirds. From our success at the August Planning ree Outings to yet

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Updated Schedule!

Dutch Oven Delicacy will taste better,

use plenty of aluminum foil, the clean

Truly, Dutch Oven cooking is an art and, like all arts, it takes time and effort to perfect the skills you need to be a

Master Dutch Oven Chef. But, you can eat like a King in your tent, so it is more than worth th

Next Troop Outing is December 14

Coming in January<Enchanted Rock!

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Next Troop Outing is December 14




DUTCH OVEN COOKINGTroop 599 welcomed visiting Assistant Scout Master James Meredith to our November 13, 2012

Tuesday night meeting for a rousing seminar on the finer points of cooking with Dutch Ovens. Mr.

Meredith offered up a tasty buffet of pork loin, layered dip and ca

During the seminar, Mr. Meredith, who ventured in from his Katy Troop, stressed that you can

cook anything in a Dutch Oven that you can cook on the most expensive kitchen range BUT the





Next Troop Outing is December 14Schulenburg

Iron Chef Competition! Get Recipes planned




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Dutch Oven Delicacy will taste better, especially considering that you get to eat it out of doors. Plus, as long as you

use plenty of aluminum foil, the clean-up will be a breeze.



Next Troop Outing is December 14Schulenburg

Iron Chef Competition! Get your Dutch Oven Recipes planned


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especially considering that you get to eat it out of doors. Plus, as long as you

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Next Troop Outing is December 14-16 in Schulenburg TX

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In preparation for the upcoming Troop 599 December

Dutch Oven Iron Chef Outing, here is one of the recipes

that Mr. Meredith highly recommends:









We will run a Gear Check for all our Enchanted Rock equipment on Saturday December 22next to the Scout Hut. All adults and older scouts interested in working on the program please plan to attend as we check the condition and inventory of all ropes, harnesses, carabineers, protection equipment, helmets, etc. PCraig Davis

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hat Mr. Meredith highly recommends:



Meredith offered up a tasty buffet of pork loin, layered dip and cakes for the Troop to munch on.






We will run a Gear Check for all our Enchanted Rock equipment on Saturday December 22nd at 9:00 am in the parking lot next to the Scout Hut. All adults and older scouts interested in working on the program please plan to attend as we check the condition and inventory of all ropes, harnesses, carabineers, protection equipment, helmets, etc. PCraig Davis [email protected]

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DUTCH OVEN COOKING

Troop 599 welcomed visiting Assistant Scout Master James Meredith to our November 13, 2012


kes for the Troop to munch on.





Master Dutch Oven Chef. But, you can eat like a King in your tent, so it is more than worth the effort.

Gear and Equipment Check for Enchanted Rock

We will run a Gear Check for all our Enchanted Rock equipment on Saturday

at 9:00 am in the parking lot next to the Scout Hut. All adults and older scouts interested in working on the program please plan to attend as we check the condition and inventory of all ropes, harnesses, carabineers, protection equipment, helmets, etc. Please contact Mr.

[email protected] to volunteer

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Gear and Equipment Check for Enchanted Rock

We will run a Gear Check for all our Enchanted Rock equipment on Saturday

at 9:00 am in the parking lot next to the Scout Hut. All adults and older scouts interested in working on the program please plan to attend as we check the condition and inventory of all ropes, harnesses, carabineers, protection

lease contact Mr. to volunteer

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Camping News King Ranch Outing

“It was awesome” - Troop 599 scout

There are so many great pictures from this outing! Check them out on the troop’s website

The King Ranch outing takes a lot of planning and

preparation. Path clearing and mowing, bonfire

setup, BBQ preparation, award assembly, tour

permits, car pool schedules, equipment checks,

range setup, safety reviews, Webelos invitations,

score card tally, trailer packing and towing, and

countless other tasks. For all that helped,

THANK YOU!!

King Ranch Outing Bonfire Setup

“It was a blast” - By Mrs. Phillips

This was my son Bryson’s third year at the King Ranch, and I wanted

to pitch in and help the Troop make this major recruiting event a

success once again. The last two years I’ve worked the jug-a-lug

station, and while that game is always a lot of fun, I was hoping for a

different assignment this year. Boy, did the Troop come through on

that! I was asked to help out on the bonfire crew. This was an

awesome responsibility and a load of fun. It took all day to set up the

rockets and other pyrotechnics used in the bonfire ceremony.

Running wires, positioning canisters to hold explosive devices,

testing currents, and helping Justin place the sombrero on top of the

wood pile were just some of the tasks I got to work on. Then, I got a

behind the scenes view to see all of our hard work go up in smoke.

Other adults might want to keep this opportunity in mind, as I

believe Mr. Wrench is looking for a few new apprentice volunteers

next year. It was a blast!

To our visiting Webelos guests:

Thanks for coming!

Hope you had fun!

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