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No Meeting Monday Night!

There will be no meeting Monday night, September 6th because of Labor Day. See you all on September 13th! Same bat time, same bat channel! (At least some of you parents will recognize that last part.)

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  • PLC Meeting Monday Night - August 9th

    SPL, ASPL's, all Patrol Leaders, and Scribe:  There will be a meeting of the Troop 343 PLC this Monday night, August 9th, at 6 PM.  Gunnar will be planning the Whitewater outing, Elections, and the Court of Honor.  Remember:  PLC this Monday night at...
  • Scouting Heritage Merit Badge

    "BOY Scooouts!"  If you want to complete your Scouting Heritage Merit Badge on Monday night remember to bring your scout patches that you have collected over the years to show off. Remember:  Bring your scout patches on Monday night...
  • Swimming Workshop 31 July

    ASM Scott McPheeters can lead a swimming workshop this Saturday, 31 July at 10:00 AM at Hampton Cove Pool.  It will be for those that want to earn or complete the Swimming MB, complete the 2nd and 1st Class swimming requirements o...
  • City Council Meeting

    For those scouts working on the Communication and Citizenship in the Community Merit Badges there is a Huntsville City Council meeting tomorrow (Thursday) night at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 308 Fountain Cir.  For tho...
  • Advancement Report

    It has been a quiet summer for Board of Reviews.  I know the scouts have been working hard on their requirements for rank advancements and I am expecting alot of scouts will be wanting to have a board of review for rank advancement before the upcomin...
  • Bear Attacks Scout At Philmont Ranch - July 7th

    Second Bear Attack At Philmont This Summer RATON -- A Philmont Scout Ranch employee killed a bear early Wednesday after it jumped on a tent and scratched and bit a camper, the Department of Game and Fish reported Wednesday. ...
  • Davenport Eagle Project Workday

    Tommy Davenport will be working on his Eagle Scout Project this Thursday, July 15th from 5 PM until 8 PM at the Hays Nature Preserve.  Tommy will need help digging postholes and setting posts for heavy duty picnic tables.  If you can help, pleas...
  • Eagle Project Opportunity - Come and Get it!

    Ms. Jane Hampton of Cove United Methodist Church has an idea for an Eagle Project.  Cove Church has a need for a library at the church for collecting and disseminating donated Christian literature.  Ms. Hampton already has a bunch of books ...
  • Camp Woodruff Information

    SUMMER CAMP at CAMP WOODRUFF, 11-17 July 2010.   As preparations are winding up for camp just a couple of reminders.   We will meet at 6:00 PM on Saturday 10 July at the Church to load the trailers and make sure all the preparations ar...
  • Coosa Lodge, WWW: “GOT BROTHERHOOD?”

    Brotherhood membership marks the completion of your induction into the Order of the Arrow.  Brotherhood membership is sought by those Arrowmen who want to reaffirm their commitment to the purposes of our Order and pledge to live a life of leadership ...
  • Eagle Project Donations and Reimbursements - Attention Life Scouts

    For all Life Scouts working on Eagle Projects and seeking donations and reimbursements from the troop please follow the guidelines below: 1.  Have all donations paid by check made out to Troop 343. 2.  After a number of donation...
  • Trainer's EDGE Training

    Greater Alabama Council Will be holding training for trainers July 24, 2010 in Cullman. This is training on training and open to scouts and adults. It helps with your presentation and training skills and it is a pretty good time. Some of our adults have b...
  • PLC Meeting - June 14th

    There will be a meeting of the Troop 343 PLC on Monday, June 14th, at 6 PM.  All SPL, ASPL's, PL's, and Scribe are asked to attend.  We will discuss Summer Camp and Whitewater Outings.  Be there!  Aloha!...
  • Location Change! Parents and Leaders Meeting - June 15th

    Please note that the meeting will NOT be at Cove Church. We will meet at the Hampton House in Hampton Cove. All Parents, Scoutmasters, Committee Members, and Charter Organization Representatives for BSA Troop 343, Please make plans to attend the upcomin...
  • Philmont Prep Hikes

    Philmont Scouts and Philmont Adults,  We are less than four weeks away from starting our trek at Philmont.  I have reviewed the progress of every scout and every adult on our prep hikes and am encouraged by the high participation of our thr...
  • 20 Mile Hike - June 5th

    More Hiking fun for Troop 343.  The troop will be taking part in a 20 mile hike on June 5th.  We will follow part of the route of the Rocket City Marathon for 20 miles in order to accomplish a very difficult requirement for the Hiking Merit...
  • Troop and Scout Fundraiser - June 5th

    The Scouts of Troop 343 will have an opportunity to raise funds for themselves and the troop by manning the food and drink tables at the EuroBrit Auto and Bike Expo, on Saturday, June 5th, at Dublin Park, Madison AL.&nbs...
  • Order of the Arrow Ordeal

    Attention scouts who have recently been elected into the Order of the Arrow! At this point, you are Ordeal Candidates and not officially part of the the Order of the Arrow yet. To become actual members, you must complete the Ordeal Weekend within one yea...
  • Order of the Arrow Ordeal

    Attention scouts who have recently been elected into the Order of the Arrow! A reminder to all you newly elected OA candidates, the next Ordeal Weekend opportunity is rapidly approaching. August 13 through 15. See the Coosa Lodge Ordeal Instructions for ...
  • Gillies and Hulebak Philmont Crews Saturday Hike

    Anyone  from the Gillies and Hulebak Philmont Crews that are interested in a Monte Santo hike this Saturday please respond to me so that I can determine if we can form a group or two. The Ludwig Crew is hiking separate and are beginning to train as ...