Hi Everyone,
On Saturday, November 21, 2009 the Asheville Christmas Parade will be occurring in downtown Asheville. Troop 73 will be joining other Troops throughout the Daniel Boone Council, and will get to march in the parade!

All interested Scouts and their parents should plan to meet at the Daniel Boone Scout office by 8:30am on Saturday, November 21, 2009

We will leave promptly at 9am for our assigned parade staging location. Please dress in complete Class A uniforms. The theme this year is “Scouting, an Outdoor Holiday”. The parade starts at 11am and we are #56 in the lineup. It sounds like it’s going to be a fun time for all involved.

Please mark your calendars now, and more details to come.

Thanks!

John White
Scoutmaster

Troop 73 SoQua Merit Badge Midway info

On September 22, at the Troop 73 Court of Honor, Scoutmaster John White received his Wood Badge beads.

Wood Badge is a Scouting leadership program that aims to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scouting movement. By “working the ticket”, participants put their newly gained experience into practice to attain ticket goals aiding the Scouting movement. On completion of the course, participants are awarded the Wood Badge beads to recognize significant achievement in leadership and direct service to young people.

Kathy Eaton, the current Wood Badge course Scoutmaster presided over the ceremony and Chris Lynch, a Wood Badge recipient earlier this year, presented John with his beads. The beads are presented together with a taupe neckerchief bearing a tartan patch of the Maclaren clan. Jay Walton, a Wood Badger currently working his ticket presented John with his new neckerchief and leather woggle.

Congratulations, John!

Each year TSS Photography recognizes hard work and dedication of volunteers across the nation who strive to shape the future of our youth through sport leagues, schools, and other organizations throughout the year. This award is presented to top volunteers from organizations that sought to show how much they value its volunteers. Without the commitment and support of these individuals the activities that help grow our communities would not be as successful.

TSS chooses a volunteer from each state; this year for 2009, TSS Photography has chosen our Scoutmaster, Dr. John White as North Carolina’s Volunteer of the Year! On Monday, September 14th, TSS presented Dr. White with this very special award at the BSA Scout Office in Asheville. Along with this presentation, Dr. White received a $150 portrait package, a commemorative award plaque and an ice cream gift certificate to Baskin-Robbins. In addition, TSS Photography presented a $500 donation, in his name, to Boy Scout Troop 73!

We’re very proud of you Scoutmaster White!

What a cool time we had on the Virginia Creeper Trail! Check out the pictures!