Troop 200 has been chartered by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church since 1982. Troop 200 is part of the Chesapeake Bay District of the Colonial Virginia Council (CVC595 Twitter) and subscribes fully to the Rules and Regulations of the National Council and the Colonial Virginia Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

Troop 200 has a tradition of providing a full Scouting experience, including regular troop and patrol meetings with a robust advancement program, well-rounded outdoor program including weekend tent camping about 10 months each year, high adventure opportunities, and service projects to the community. Past outdoor activities include snow skiing, backpacking, canoeing, boating, rock climbing/ rappelling, cycling, caving, and much more! The troop strives to provide motivated Scouts with plenty of opportunities to attain the First Class rank within a year or so of joining, while providing the older Scouts opportunities to obtain merit badges, participate in service projects, and experience high adventure activities. Troop 200 has been very successful in providing our Scouts the opportunity to achieve Scouting’s greatest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout.

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(updated 27 Jul 10)

** Raven Knob here we come! **

Check out new Eagle Project photos!

(T200Scoutmaster Twitter: Real-time Campout Updates!)

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No meetings on 2 Aug
~ Summer Camp in full swing!! ~
==> Activity Uniform <==

Raven Knob Summer Camp on 31 Jul
~ SHOW TIME 0900 at St Lukes ~
==> Field Uniform with Activity underneath <==

Upcoming Events:
---> Campout signup begins 2 meetings prior <---
{REPLY ALL to email or signup at meeting}
~~~ FINAL FRIDAY (1 week out) = commitment to pay ~~~
==> Tour Plan & event info is on LIBRARY tab at top <==

29 Jul/1830: Trailer packing

31 Jul/0900 SHOW: Raven Knob
- SPL: Daniel M.
- Campout SM: Mr. Wilbert

2 Aug: NO Troop or Committee Meeting!

7 Aug/1800 RETURN: Raven Knob

9 Aug: Patrol Meeting Monday
- MB Cleanup day!
- Signup for Sports Campout

13 Aug: FINAL FRIDAY
- RSVP to Brian & Mr. Puff

16 Aug: Troop Meeting
- Sports campout final planning

19 Aug/1830: Trailer Packing

20-22 Aug: Sports Campout
     - Cheatham Annex
     - SHOW: Fri, 1800
     - RETURN:  Sun, 1300
     - SPL: Brian; SM: Mr. Puff

23 Aug: Troop Meeting
- Patrol Shuffle opportunity
- Leadership applications

27-29 Aug: OA Summer Service
- Bayport
- SPL: Kyle; SM: Mr. Jordan

27 Aug: FINAL FRIDAY
- Flying Circus campout
- RSVP to Daniel & Mr. Joe

30 Aug: PLC @ ??
- No troop meeting

6 Sep: Campout Planning
- Flying Circus

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Scoutmaster Conferences:
(BEFORE the meeting)

~ 2 Aug ~
-1820: none due to summer camp!

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Committee Reviews:
(DURING the meeting)

* 2 Aug *
None due to Summer Camp

* Raven Knob BoR's *
- Andrew W. - Tenderfoot (Titan)
- Hunter H. - Tenderfoot (Titan)
- Jacob T. - Tenderfoot (Titan)
- Alexander D. - 2nd Class (Duct Tape)

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July Birthday Roster!

Scouts: Beachem, Moon, Pickford, Caraballo, Koelling, Sloan

Leaders: Black, Lawrence, Terry, Knabe

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Summer 2010

Scouts,
     I always look forward to writing these quarterly SM Minutes. . .it gives me a chance to reflect on what T200 accomplished and where we are heading. It also reminds me that the only constant in life is change - so embrace it we must!
     Basic Skills was a treat at Bayport for new and old scouts alike, Backpacking on Sky Meadows was a great change of pace from our usual trailer camping, and Canoeing (although toasty) was a spashin’ good time. Up ahead is Raven Knob summer camp, Sports campout at Cheatham, and Flying Circus which we haven’t done in several years! Each of our campouts has its own flair and each is quite unique. Our events are truly the BEST EVER and I’m proud to be a part of this troop . . . and I hope you are too!
     So what does this “adapting to change” really mean? In scouting, it means Webelos become Boy Scouts with a new set of rules and expectations. It means First Class scouts transition from following to leading their fellow scouts. It means parents take on new and exciting mentorship roles.
     The ability to adapt to change can be difficult for young and old alike since we all are “creatures of habit”. Change can be scary, frustrating, and it takes you outside of your comfort zone. It can lead to success, failure, more responsibility, more workload, more expectations . . . but think of the invaluable experiences you’ll gain!
     I can tell you when I was asked to be an Assistant Den Leader in 1998, I never dreamed of being a Scoutmaster . . . but what a fun challenge the “road less traveled” has been. Who would’ve believed T200 would increase from 30 to 80+ scouts. . .but think how exciting and fun the campouts are now. Did you ever think we’d have Eagle scouts that wanted to stay active and strived to be SPL . . . but now it’s almost a common occurrence!
     You get the picture – the key is adapting to change! Relish the challenges that come with a new task or new leadership position. Look for opportunities and enjoy the successes . . . or learn from failures that come with them. You gain valuable experience from both (although one is more fun!) and each makes you a stronger individual.
     So get out there, make some noise, have some fun . . . and step out of your comfort zone!
Yours in Scouting
Mr. Joe
Joe Harvey
T200 Scoutmaster

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