TROOP 400
SPRING 2024 NEWSLETTER
St. James’s Episcopal Church
1205 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Meetings are held in the basement of Michaux House
A YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM OF ST. JAMES’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
This is a quick overview of the Troop 400 program and is a compilation of our 2023-2024 monthly newsletters. The first Scout Meeting of the 2024-2025 Scout Year is on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 and the first Hike is Friday the 20th through Sunday the 22nd.
Highlights
• We have one two (2) night Hike most months, exceptions are in January and April when there will be a different program.
• We have limited Scout Meetings during the week because of school conflicts. Meetings are held on a Wednesday starting at 7:00pm and our 2024-2025 calendar is included.
Attendance will be required and recorded because without an acceptable attendance record, Scouts will not be able to advance. Excused absences are to be arranged in advance with Scoutmaster Billy Parrish.
Please know that advancement requires hands on activities and we need two full days on Hikes to accomplish everything. As noted, because of school schedules we only have ten (10) weekday meetings as a trade off for the time required on Hikes.
Miscellaneous Notes
In rotation, a Scout will be responsible for the food for an assigned weekend Hike for his Patrol instead of the assigning specific items to several Scouts. The menus will be assigned from the Patrol Cookbook provided to Patrol leaders and the Patrol leader will confirm in advance the items and amounts. The plan is standardized menus and to spread the burden evenly. Cooking and meal preparation is a major component in advancement. In the event your Scout is assigned the food and will not attend, you need to advise Scoutmaster Billy Parrish ASAP.
Uniforms are NOT required on Hikes. With the weather we have on Hikes and the difficulty in changing into a uniform for a brief time period, we issue Troop T-Shirts and encourage Scouts to use them on Hikes. Full uniforms will be required for all other Troop functions unless Scouts are specifically notified in advance.
The dues are $275.00 per Scout per year. Payment is due by October 1, 2024.
Fees associated with The Heart of Virginia Council and National BSA account for $115 of the dues. Our programs are partially covered by funds raised from the sale of HUBS peanuts and some generous benefactors. With the costs of Troop T-Shirts, neckerchiefs, patches, and several fee related programs, the dues also help cover these expenses. There may be additional programs and a separate fee may also be required, you will receive notice of those well in advance.
We expect that all Scouts will sell HUBS peanuts and those funds go into equipment and programs. In the event that costs associated with participating in the Troop and Troop activities creates a hardship, existing funds are already allocated to handle these scenarios by contacting the Troop Committee Chairman.
We look forward to greeting our returning Scouts and to new ones joining the Troop. If you know of anyone that would be interested in joining the Troop, please let us know and feel free to share this information.
Parents are always welcome to attend Scout Meetings or functions.
Thank you in advance for your interest, support and possible participation. At Troop 400, it will be an honor to help your son through Scouting.
Please contact us with any questions, suggestions or concerns.
Billy Parrish
Tom Innes Scoutmaster Committee Chairman
bparrish400@gmail.com
804 385 5951
tom@tominnes.com
804 514 7890
TROOP 400
Mutual Expectations
The interaction between Scouts and their Families and the Troop Members and Leaders is the foundation of the Troop’s success. This list is a starting point and a guideline.
PARENTS EXPECT FROM TROOP
1. Maintain respectful and timely communication with all Scouts and their parents.
2. Provide adequate notice of schedule changes and Patrol Hike menus.
3. Promote fun and safe experiences for Scouts.
4. Follow BSA Youth Protection guidelines at all times.
5. Create an environment where everyone is welcomed.
6. Require Scouts to support one another and respect their Patrol and Senior Patrol Leaders.
7. Prohibit electronic devices for Scouts to encourage connection with others and comply with Scouting rules.
8. Allow Scouts to experience adversity and help them develop the skills needed to overcome that adversity.
9. Dismiss from the Troop any Scout engaging in bullying.
10. Provide accurate information about a Scout's attendance and advancement status and answer any questions Parents or Scouts have about their status.
Parents are encouraged to participate in Troop functions and to make suggestions for programs.
TROOP EXPECTS FROM PARENTS
1. Participate in parent orientation and encourage other Parents to participate.
2. Ensure that Scouts read and respond to emails from the Troop, including Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leader.
3. Deliver Scouts to meetings and Hikes on time; pick up Scouts on time.
4. RSVP to Scribe for all events.
5. Notify Scribe if there will be a late drop off or early pick up at a Hike. When dropping off late or picking up early at a Hike, exit vehicle and speak with a Staff Member.
6. Ensure that Scout is in full uniform for Meetings and properly equipped for Hikes.
7. Ensure that Patrol food makes it to Hike site if Scout has a food assignment and is not attending.
8. For Fathers, attend at least one Troop Hike, in addition to the Father and Son Hike, as well as a Day Trip or a Troop Meeting.
9. Pay Troop Dues on time and help with the sale of HUBS peanuts.
10. Immediately notify Troop of any instances of bullying.
Troop 400 Proposed Schedule
2024-2025 SCOUT YEAR
Dates and programs are subject to change. Program details are provided in advance. All Scout Meetings start at 7:00PM unless noted otherwise.
SEPTEMBER
Wed. 4th 1st Scout Meeting
Fri. 6th-8th OA Inductee Ordeal
Sat. 7th Trailer Day at F & R
Mon. 9th Committee Meeting
Sun. 15th Macaulay Pool Picnic
Wed. 18th Scout Meeting
Fri. 20th-22nd Hike - Burlington - Aylett
OCTOBER
Mon. 7th Committee Meeting
Thur. 10th Council Sporting Clays
Wed. 16th Scout Meeting
Fri. 18th-20th Hike - Location TBD
NOVEMBER
Mon. 4th Committee Meeting
Wed. 13th Scout Meeting
Fri. 15th -17th Hike - West End Farm - Louisa
DECEMBER
Mon. 2nd Committee Meeting
Wed. 11th Scout Meeting
Fri. 13th-15th Christmas Hike - Woodgrove-Ashland
JANUARY NO HIKE
Mon. 6th Committee Meeting - Social Only
Wed. 8th Scout Meeting
Sat. 18th Eagle Required Merit Badges 9:00am-12:00pm
Mon. 20th Day Trip - Quantico Marine Museum
Sat. 25th Eagle Required Merit Badges 9:00am-12:00pm
Fri. 31st Triangle Rock Climbing - Time TBD
FEBRUARY
Mon. 3rd Committee Meeting
Wed. 12th Scout Meeting
Fri. 14th-16th Hike-Fort Pocahontas - Charles City
MARCH
Mon. 3rd Committee Meeting
Wed. 26th Scout Meeting
Fri. 28th-30th Hike-Elgin Park - Goochland
APRIL NO HIKE
Mon. 7th Committee Meeting
Wed. 16th Scout Meeting
Sat. 19th Day Trip - Tree Time Adventures, Tractor Museum
Wed. 23rd Scout Meeting - Banquet Rehearsal
Sun. 27th Recognition Banquet 6:00pm
ALL SCOUTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND BOTH NIGHTS OF THE HIKE.
MAY
Mon. 5th Committee Meeting
Fri. 9th-11th Father/Son Hike-Old Town Farm - King William
Sat. 17th Council Day of Service
JUNE
Mon. 2nd Committee Meeting
Sat. 7th Tentative - Hampden Sydney Merit Badge Program
Sun. 15th-20th Summer Camp - T. Brady Saunders
“Burlington” Hike
Aylett, VA September 15th 17th
Special thanks to John Owen Gwathmey for being such a gracious host and allowing the Troop to use Burlington. We enjoyed perfect weather, which means pack rain gear in October!
FIRST, CLEAR THE TRAIL!
SECOND, UNLOAD AND START WALKING!
HUBS PEANUT PICK UP - WINDSOR FARMS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
NOON UNTIL 1:30PM
COOKING MADE TO LOOK EASY!
NEW SCOUTS OLD SCOUTS
FUN ON THE WATERFRONT
AS SCOUTMASTER PARRISH SAID:
“WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T TURN OVER”
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thank you to all the drivers and special thanks to Assistant Scoutmasters Jones, Midkiff and Norman for organizing the cooking! On the next Hike the Scouts will handle all the cooking.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH: PEANUT PICKUP - WINDSOR FARMS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH: SCOUT MEETING - ST JAMES’S
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH: DEERING POINT
HIKE, CHARLES CITY - DETAILS TO FOLLOW TROOP CAMPFIRE TO CLOSE THE EVENING
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
During Point
Charles City, VA October 13th 15th
Special thanks to Scout Parent Hobie Claiborne for allowing Troop 400 to visit beautiful During Point for our annual “Bike Hike”. Remember what Scoutmaster Parrish said, “Did I say it rains on Hikes?”
Riders left when there was a break in the weather Saturday morning. It started to rain on the way back and kept up all afternoon.
Approaching the halfway point at Renwood Farms. Committee Member Dave Stock helps repair a bike.
Thanks to Committee Member Everett Mish for leading the way.
Tarps to help stay dry.
Trying to stay dry!
Staying dry - and working on advancement.
Another use for baggies.
Future Scouts Thomas Innes (4), Henry Carr (4), and James Carr (6) kept the fire burning in the rain!
Scoutmaster Parrish awards the rank of Scout to Winston Archer, Guy Eubanks, Eason Reveley & Quint Reveley.
How do you feed a Scout lunch?
Dutch oven chicken casserole for dinner cooked by the Scouts.
Custom made Troop 400 club sandwiches!
Special thanks to Committee Members Featherstone & Gardner for the staff meals and the Scout’s Lunch!
Saturday night campfire. Everyone participated. Guy Eubanks acted as the Master of Ceremonies.
Special thanks to Anthony McLean of Richmond’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for an interesting program of citizen readiness in the event of a disaster. He went over how to “Be Prepared” and distributed individual water treatment kits to the Scouts! Thanks to Program Chairman Asst Scoutmaster Bill Midkiff for organizing the program.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 6 - Committee Meeting
November 15 - Scout Meeting
November 17-19 - Hike at West End Farm in Louisa
November 11 - Engineering Merit Badge : There are prerequisites. Located at Beach Community Grange Building, Chesterfield, VA See attached flyer. Contact Scoutmaster Parrish for Totin’ Chip Cards if you plan to attend.
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Thanksgiving Edition “Westend Farm”
Special thanks to Jay Taylor and Sheldon Taylor for hosting Troop 400 at Westend Farm in Louisa County. The Scouts were able to tour the collection of artifacts and history of Westend Farm, with arrowheads dating back 7,000 years!
Community Service - Scouts picked up trash along Nolting Road before the Scout Olympics began.
From correctly using the equipment in the trailer comes an apple pie. Guest Eater and Future Scout Henry Carr (4) approves!
Tomahawk throwing!
Special thanks to Assistant Scoutmaster Midkliff and Committee Members Sonny Fleming and Neil Norman for supervising!
Sunday Service - Scouts shared what they are thankful for...Family, Friends, School, and Country!
• Dec 6th: Scout Meeting
• Dec 8-10th: Scout Hike“Woodgrove” in Ashland
• Jan 13th & 20th: Communication & Public Speaking Merit Badges from 9am until Noon
• Jan 26th: Triangle Rock Climbing Club NO HIKE IN JANUARY
Santa Comes Early to Ashland “Woodgrove”
Special thanks to the Gardner Family for allowing us to use Woodgrove for our December Hike again this year. Santa gave a brief background on his origins and how he became St. Nicholas and then transitioned to “Santa Claus”. Once again, Santa was able to make an early trip to visit Troop 400, distributing chocolate bars to all!
Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The entire Troop participated in moving a huge mound of leaves into the woods - as much fun as it was work. Teamwork is the way to go!
Gourmet chef and Scoutmaster Billy Parrish provided venison ribs, venison sliders and duck and goose confit for Scouts and Leaders, followed by venison stew and homemade gingerbread from Chef Featherstone!
Nobody went to bed hungry!
Asst Scoutmaster Norman set up an Orienteering Course and all the Scouts present were able to complete the requirement for future advancement.
Troop 400 December 2023 Newsletter
With three recent deaths, the Troop has lost over 100 years of volunteer leadership, commitment and experience. Cliff Fleet, our Honorary Troop physician, passed away September 16th, but not before the Troop was able to present him with a Resolution. Among other things, the Resolution mentioned his wide range of Scouting involvement, his generosity to Boy Scouts, his uncanny memory and sense of humor and specifically his being a role model for dealing with adversity for both Scouts and Leaders.
On December 3rd, Tony Smith passed away. Tony served as Scoutmaster of Troop 400 for literally two generations of Scouts and was a dedicated Troop leader, a leader in the greater Scouting Community and a role model for both Scouts and Leaders. His sense of humor, willingness to help and his desire for Scouts to do their best are legendary. His services are scheduled for January 5th and 6th of 2024.
On December 9th, Walter Scott passed away. In addition to serving in almost all roles, from Cook to Peanut Salesman, Walter served as the Troop Treasurer for many years. Walter's reputation for value and frugality became Troop legend, a role he enjoyed and perfected. Walter was also a role model for Scouts and Leaders alike, always happy to see you and to greet you with a smile. At this writing, Walter's services have not been announced.
Because of these three men and other leaders they symbolize, hundreds of young boys have matured into fine young men. Their dedication to the ideals of Scouting has changed a number of lives and the Troop is grateful for their service. They will be missed.
JANUARY CALENDAR
Jan 10th: Scout Meeting
Jan 13th & 20th: Communication & Public Speaking Merit Badges from 9am until Noon Class activities and requirements will be distributed in advance.
Jan 26th: Triangle Rock Climbing Club - INFO TO FOLLOW NO HIKE IN JANUARY
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Billy Parrish, Scoutmaster 385-5951 Bparrish400@gmail.com
Tom Innes, Committee Chairman 514-7980 Tom@TomInnes.com
Triangle Rock Club on January 26th: Colossal Success
Thirteen Scouts participated in the Troop Activity at Triangle Rock Club. Several Scouts were natural climbers and we had some reluctant beginners, but by the end of the night everyone felt at home on the wall!
Public Speaking Merit Badge in January
We are happy to report that all Scouts that attended the Public Speaking program earned the Public Speaking Merit Badge.
February Calendar Events
Next Scout Meeting is Wednesday, February 21st. The program will cover aspects of survival camping, an overview of The Order of The Arrow from Heart of Virginia Council Representative David Roberson, and a presentation from a representative of The Richmond Beekeepers Association about bees and beehives.
Next Hike is Friday, February 23rd through Sunday, February 25th at Fort Pocahontas in Charles City County. One of the Troop’s favorite locations, this will be “The Survival Hike”, where Scouts will build shelters in the woods and, if they feel so inclined, spend the night inside their own creation! Details and menus to follow. Dads are encouraged to attend.
Selected Future Programs/Dates with Details and Info to Follow
Thursday, April 11th - Friends of Scouting Dinner with Keynote Speaker Kyle Petty at The Convention Center. This is the Heart of Virginia Council’s Annual Fundraiser and we encourage everyone from the greater Troop 400 family to participate.
Sunday, April 28th - Troop 400 Recognition Banquet at St James’s Episcopal Church. We recognize the advancement of our Scouts and especially our newest Eagle Scouts.
Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th - Annual Father and Son Hike at Oldtown Farm Saturday, June 1st - Tentative Hampden Sydney Merit Badge Program
Sunday, June 16th through Friday, June 21st - Summer Camp at Camp Brady Saunders in Goochland County. Many of the Eagle required Merit Badges are only available at Summer Camp. Information on this will be coming out shortly and you are encouraged to sign up ASAP. Questions on Summer Camp are to be directed to Scoutmaster Parrish at 804-385-5951.
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Billy Parrish, Scoutmaster 385-5951 Bparrish400@gmail.com
Tom Innes, Committee Chairman 514-7980 Tom@TomInnes.com
Fort Pocahontas Charles City, Virginia Wilderness Survival Hike
To quote Scoutmaster Billy Parrish, “Did I say it rains?”
Special thanks to Committee Members Dave Stock and Sonny Fleming for covering the basics of Wilderness Survival Merit Badge, including starting a fire without matches.
Starting a fire with a bow drill, tough going!
Starting a fire from flint and steel, piece of cake!
Speaking of cake, after dinner Troop Chef Jim Featherstone provided made from scratch chocolate cake for all boys, Scouts, and adults!
Scout Advancement
Guy Eubanks, Eason Reveley, and Quint Reveley earned Tenderfoot. Thanks to Cooper McCormack for helping!
Beckett Thorp reviews his Eagle plan with Committee Member Neil Norman.
Will Rash and the Survival Fashion Statement of Trash Bag Rain Gear.
Dave Stock reviews the contents of a survival kit for the Merit Badge.
Lowndes Peple, Jackson Studebaker, and Mason Witt earned Second Class.
Cheeseburgers for lunch provided by Committee Member Rod Gardner.
We were joined by the FSA“Future Scouts of America”
As part of planning for the future, we welcomed future Dads and Sons to spend the night and enjoy the outdoors...and build shelters, fires, and explore the River.
Special thanks go to Committee Member Everett Mish for his chainsaw dexterity and cutting up firewood for the weekend.
Next Scout Meeting - Wednesday, March 20th
Next Hike - Friday, March 22nd through Sunday, March 24th
Elgin Park in Goochland County
Selected Future Programs/Dates with Details and Info to Follow
Thursday, April 11th - Friends of Scouting Dinner with Keynote Speaker Kyle Petty at The Convention Center. This is the Heart of Virginia Council’s Annual Fundraiser and we encourage everyone from the greater Troop 400 family to participate.
Sunday, April 28th - Troop 400 Recognition Banquet at St James’s Episcopal Church. We recognize the advancement of our Scouts and especially our newest Eagle Scouts.
Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th - Annual Father and Son Hike at Oldtown Farm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, June 1st - Hampden Sydney Merit Badge Program
Sunday, June 16th through Friday, June 21st - Summer Camp at Camp Brady Saunders in Goochland County. Many of the Eagle required Merit Badges are only available at Summer Camp.
Registration information previously distributed by separate emails. All registrations will be done through Scoutmaster Billy Parrish. Please contact Billy to register.
Tugboat light display at night.
Sunset Friday was spectacular. If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Billy Parrish, Scoutmaster 385-5951 Bparrish400@gmail.com
ELGIN PARK GOOCHLAND, VA
Special thanks to Matt Gottwald and his family for hosting the Troop this past weekend.
To quote Scoutmaster Billy Parrish“Did I say when it rains, it REALLY rains!”
We were able to get started Saturday after Committee Members Featherstone and Gardner cooked sausage and eggs for the Scouts. Sometimes you just need to dry things out and start over!
Everyone made it through the night.
Note the Scout Handbook drying under the staff tent.
Checking to see how the tents look.
Handy to have a clothes line when your sleeping bag is wet.
Nothing like finding an old ball in the woods - Kickball!
Scout Advancement & Cooking when it is wet At the March 20th Troop Meeting, “Practice Makes Perfect” - A night of what KNOT to do.
Thanks to Committee Member Stock and Assistant Scoutmaster Midkiff. The breakdancing version of the Bowline. Making it look easy!
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS
THE FATHER & SON HIKE DATE HAS CHANGED
April
Wednesday, April 17th - Scout Meeting
Friday April 19th - Sunday, April 21st - Backpacking Hike, Location TBD
Wednesday, April 24th - Scout Meeting - Banquet Rehearsal
Sunday, April 28th at 6:00pm - Troop Recognition Banquet
Parents that can volunteer are encouraged to sign up ASAP. Please contact Tom at tom@tominnes.com
May
Father and Son Hike at Old Town Farm - NOW Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th
June
Saturday, June 1st - Merit Badge Day at Hampden Sydney College
Sunday, June 16th through Friday, June 21st - Scout Camp
So far ten (10) Scouts have signed up. Any questions need to go to Scoutmaster Billy Parrish at bparrish400@gmail.com
IN MEMORIAM
The Troop 400 family lost a special member when former Assistant Scoutmaster Dan Moseley passed away on March 1st, 2023. Dan was a man of few words, but they were always worth hearing and most of them were accompanied by a dry sense of humor. His quiet demeanor and patient leadership style endeared him to all the Scouts. In fact, Scouts only knew what rank they really earned when Dan read their names at the Recognition Banquet. For Staff Members, Committee Members and Guests over some 35 years, Dan was a legendarychef“EggswithAshes” and “StaffBurgersWithBuns” werehisspecialties.
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Billy Parrish, Scoutmaster 385-5951 Bparrish400@gmail.com
Tom Innes, Committee Chairman 514-7980 Tom@TomInnes.com
TREE TIME ADVENTURES PRINCE GEORGE, VA
The cost of the Tree Time Leadership Experience and Camping Fee was covered by the Garrett Lockhart Memorial Fund, an endowment set up to ensure that Troop 400 Scouts can all participate in Leadership programs. A special thank you to the Lockhart Family.
Tree Time Adventures
Quite an experience for all involved - Great Instructors!
There was some Advancement, including training for First Aid - which we did not need to use!
2023-2024 Recognition Banquet Recap
The Recognition Banquet on Sunday was a huge success. A special thank you to the parents that helped set up and take down, with Peyton Studebaker taking honors for working the entire time! Thanks to Committee members Head Dishwasher Patrick Woodward, Jimmy Carr, Dave Stock, Jim Featherstone and Everett Mish for all their efforts.
After a thrilling slide show of the year’s activity and announcement of rank achievement by individual Scouts, Bower Edmunds, Charlie Edmunds, Ian Fleming, Thomas Mullins and Coleman Wick were awarded their Eagle Rank. In addition to support from their families, they were counseled and urged along by Scoutmaster Billy Parrish and Assistant Scoutmasters Wayland Jones, Bill Midkiff, and Neil Norman.
Built Twelve Blue Bird Houses for Science Museum of Virginia
Built Storage and A Rolling Celtic Service Cart for St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Built An Outdoor Student/ Gathering Center for Open High School
Bower Reynolds Edmunds
Charles Thomas Edmunds Built Picnic Tables for Maymont Elementary School
Ian Nash Fleming
Thomas Broderick Mullins, Jr.
Coleman Dickinson Wick
Built Picnic Tables for First Presbyterian Church’s Pre School Program
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS
May
Friday, May 10th - Sunday, May 12th - Father and Son Hike at Old Town Farm
The final Hike of the 2023-2024 Scout Year is May 10th through May 12th at Old Town Farm in King William. This is our Father & Son Hike and the focus is on spending time together, fishing or canoeing or just hanging out. Scouts can attend individually, or ask their Dad, Uncle, Grandfather to join in the weekend’s activity. RSVP’s are needed ASAP to: AlexanderMacaulay.T400@troopmaster.email. The cost to cover all of the meals for Scouts and Dads combined is $50.00. You will receive an email reminder with details from TroopMaster.
June
Saturday, June 1st - Merit Badge Day at Hampden Sydney College
Pre-registration has already been completed. If possible, we need two (2) of the parent drivers to stay for the day because two (2) Adults need to accompany the Scouts while on campus. Please confirm with Billy Parrish if you are able to help.
Sunday, June 16th through Friday, June 21st - Scout Camp
So far ten (10) Scouts have signed up. Any questions need to go to Scoutmaster Billy Parrish at bparrish400@gmail.com or 804-385-5951.
PLANNING AHEAD
• The Troop will come up with the 2024-2025 Scout Year Calendar in June. Any suggestions for programs or activities are welcome. We also need Dads to help with the occasional weekend Hike with set up, take down and supervision in between. No experience necessary!
• If you have prospects for joining the Troop, please send them our program PDF which we will send out shortly to all parents. Youmay also have them calleither Billy or Tom.
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Billy Parrish, Scoutmaster 385-5951 Bparrish400@gmail.com
Tom Innes, Committee Chairman 514-7980 Tom@TomInnes.com
Father & Son Hike
May 10 12, 2024
Old Town Farm, King William, VA
A special thank you to the Gottwald Family for providing Old Town Farm for the annual Father & Son Hike. A special place for a special weekend!
XWe enjoyed great fishin’ catchin’...
...and worked up an appetite for Scoutmaster Billy Parrish’s amazing BBQ with all the fixin’s!
A shout out to Billy Parrish, who was up to start the pork butts at 6:00am Saturday, as well as to all the Dads that were able to attend the Hike!
Dads Lowndes Peple and Peyton Studebaker not only helped servce BBQ for dinner, they caught fish!
Committee Member Jimmy Carr was able to haul in a big one with his three helpers. We hosted a number of these younger “Future Scouts of America” along with their Dad’s!
Setting up The Camp Fire, step one is making a fire radius, step two get some sticks!
The Order of The Arrow Tap Out Ceremony
Members of The Order of The Arrow are elected by secret ballot by their Scout peers in the Troop. The recognition is for Service to both their fellow Scouts and to the Troop.
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Ian Fleming is escorted by previous OA members from the Troop to meet “The Chief
Finally came Liam Norman, escorted by his father Neil, a member of the Committee as well as an Eagle Scout and member of The OA. OA escorts Nelson Reveley and Taylor Reveley are Fathers of current Scouts Eason & Quint, respectively, and were both Eagle Scouts in Troop 400!
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Featherstone “taps
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June
Saturday, June 1st - Merit Badge Day at Hampden Sydney College
Pre-registration has already been completed. We need at least one (1) of the parent drivers to stay for the first half of the day and one (1) of the parent drivers to come early for the second half of the day. We need two (2) Adults to be on campus for the Troop to participate. Committee Member Dave Stock will be there the entire day. There is no Scouting requirement other than for two (2) Adults to be there. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH BILLY PARRISH IF YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP.
Monday, June 3rd - Troop Committee Meeting
Sunday, June 16th through Friday, June 21st - Scout Camp
So far ten (10) Scouts have signed up. Any questions need to go to Scoutmaster Billy Parrish at bparrish400@gmail.com or 804-385-5951.
PLANNING AHEAD
• The Troop will come up with the 2024-2025 Scout Year Calendar in June. Any suggestions for programs or activities are welcome. We also need Dads to help occasionally with the weekend Hikes with set up, take down and supervision in between. No experience necessary and partialweekend attendanceis fine.
• If you have prospects for joining the Troop, please send them our program PDF. We have several excellent prospects already, but weneed help with recruiting and the best recruiters are our existing Scouts and Parents. For additional information or questions, have them call either Billy or Tom.
If you have any questions or any suggestions, please reach out to us.
Billy Parrish, Scoutmaster 385-5951 Bparrish400@gmail.com Tom Innes, Committee Chairman 514-7980 Tom@TomInnes.com
SCOUT MOTTO BE PREPARED
TROOP SLOGAN
WE CAN HACK IT
SCOUT OATH
ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST
TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW: TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES, TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.
SCOUT LAW
A SCOUT IS TRUSTWORTHY, LOYAL, HELPFUL, FRIENDLY, COURTEOUS, KIND, OBEDIENT, CHEERFUL, THRIFTY, BRAVE, CLEAN, AND REVERENT.
