Some upcoming merit badge events to share:

• August:
• 8/17,19, 24, 31 - SCUBA Merit Badge start dates (Adventure SCUBA)
  $190 to PADI eLearning; $135 to Adventure SCUBA
• September:
• 9/7 - Troop 365 Eagle & STEM Merit Badge University (on meritbadge.info)
  Two classes for $30; Prosper, TX
• 9/7 & 9/14 - Los Rios Merit Badge Pow Wow (Troop 1299)
  Two classes; Free, but don't sign-up unless you are certain to attend; Allen, TX
• 9/7 - First Aid (Adventure SCUBA)
  $49; Plano, TX
• 9/7,14, 16, 21, 28 - SCUBA Merit Badge start dates (Adventure SCUBA)
  $190 to PADI eLearning; $135 to Adventure SCUBA
• 9/28 - Swimming (Adventure SCUBA)
  $49; Plano, TX
• 9/29 - First Aid & Emergency Preparedness (Perot Museum)
  $20 per Scout/$12.00 per Adult/Non-Scout Sibling; Dallas, TX
• October:
• 10/5,19 - SCUBA Merit Badge start dates (Adventure SCUBA)
  $190 to PADI eLearning; $135 to Adventure SCUBA
• 10/12 - Lifesaving (Adventure SCUBA)
  $49; Plano, TX
• 10/18-20 - Fall Hornaday Weekend (Capital Area Council)
  $90 for five sessions from Fri @ 6:30 pm to Sun @ Noon; Lost Pines Scout Reservation
• 10/19 - Orienteering (North Texas Orienteering Association)
  30-minutes before the beginners clinic at the monthly meet (@ Plano's Oak Point Park on 10/19)
• 10/27 - Nuclear Science (Perot Museum)
  $20 per Scout/$12.00 per Adult/Non-Scout Sibling; Dallas, TX

We have a 2 week/baseline fitness check this Monday at 7pm. We fully North Jr High to have scheduling issues going forward, so we are RELOCATING to the Pearce track on Mimosa Rd. The easiest entrance appears to be across from Mohawk Elementary School.

Remember:

• Bring your worksheet to record your numbers.
• Get a counselor to sign off on your fitness plan!
• Individual projects for Family Life can be discussed and approved during this time as well.

Miss the earlier baseline/check-ins? That's okay! You can start at any of these, just be sure to check in every 2 weeks.

If you have any questions please let me know. 

Carrie McClelland

Here is a tutorial for leaders wanting to add an announcement on the website (and for publication in the newsletter).

We had a very successful Annual Troop Planning Conference this morning. Thanks to the leadership of Aiden F (SPL) and Matthew B (ASPL), the Scouts have developed a nice list of activities for the '19-20 school year. One interesting item is taking part in the Richardson Christmas Parade in December. Thanks to those who were in attendance: Aiden F, Matthew B, Colin K, Logan C, Will S, Keller B, Aidan D and Stewart M. The next step is to take the Scouts activity plan to the Troop Committee for review and approval.

The Committee will meet this Monday night at 6:00 pm to establish the the final dates and locations for the events while considering travel distances and other logistical and safety concerns.

Another meeting today discussed the Troop Youth Leadership Positions. If you are interested a Troop Leadership Position, please contact Aiden F. He can help you.

Thanks Scouts, you did a great job this morning.

Lester Cox

Scoutmaster, Troop 444

In preparation for the annual planning workshop this weekend, here is a tutorial on how to add an event to the troop calendar.

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