Showing leadership – Our senior patrol leader recognized Kyle H. as an example for all. When the scout sign went up at the closing ceremony, Kyle also made the scout sign and stood quietly while others talked. Tom suggested that the rest of us in the future look to Kyle as an example to follow. Thanks to Kyle for his good example and thanks to Tom for bringing this to the attention of the troop.

November Camping – We will meet in the Glen Mar parking lot at 6:30 tonight. Any scouts who have unfinished baskets or stools for the Basketry Merit Badge should bring them to this camping trip. We will work on them in the afternoon on Saturday.

Halliburton 2008 – This trip will be 31 July – 10 Aug. 2008. Cost is about $500. If you want to go, the attached registration form and a $100 deposit must be returned to Mr. Randy Possehl by the meeting on 29 November 2007.

Metric Marathon – For the previous several years, members of the troop have handed out water to runners in the Metric Marathon and we will do so again this year. It will be on Sunday, 2 December 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until about noon. This event is sponsored by the Howard County Striders and would count for service time. Contact Mr. Bud Hunt if you would like to help

February Ski Trip – This will be at Timberline Resort in West Virginia on 8-10 Feb. 2008. The cost is $149 per person and includes ski rental, a lesson, lodging, Fri-Sun lift ticket and all meals. Mr. Dave Eddy will start collecting registrations and money for this event in December.

Trained Adult Leaders – Mr. Paul Aliprando and Mr. Lane Zabriskie completed Wagon Wheel and were awarded their "Trained" patch (aka chick magnet). Thanks guys!

Simon Decker Tournament – The concession stands at the soccer tournament were a big success. Thanks to all who worked a station or helped in other ways. Special thanks to Mr. Scot Loiselle for organizing the fund raiser.

Supreme Sports Night Lock In – Our December outing will be a night of sporting activities (swimming, basketball, skating, racket ball, wally ball, and lots of other stuff) on Friday, December 14 th. We usually start around 10:30 p.m. and continue until 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. on Saturday. More information will be coming, but keep that date free!

Re-registration – Registration has closed. However, if you need to register, contact Mr. Joe Aissi. Thanks to all who have already registered!

Adult Training – I won't attach the survey document this time, but you'll see this message repeatedly until I get at least half of the adult training surveys returned to me. If you returned one, thanks. If you need a copy of the survey, tell me (Bob Johnson). If you haven't returned a completed survey to me, do so! With your information I will be able to identify the Troop's adult training shortfalls and future requirements.

Next week is Thanksgiving and we will not meet next week. Happy Thanksgiving to all!