 Welcome to Troop 889 of the Tall Timbers District, Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. We are chartered by Christ Church United Methodist and in 2008 we celebrated our 10th year.Troop 889 is a boy-run troop. The troop currently has 92 boys and 54 trained adult leaders on our committee and Scoutmaster corps. We camp a minimum of 20 nights per year, but we also attend Camporee, visit several options for summer camps per year, plus participate in Winter Camp. Our camping trips include fishing trips (with a fish hatchery tour), rock climbing trips, hiking trips, canoe and water trips, bicycling campouts and spelunking/cave touring trips to name a few. In 2009 we had a large contingent of Scouts headed to Philmont Scout Ranch, three crews to Florida Sea Base in 2010, and have future trips to Philmont and Northern Tier scheduled as well. |
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 A TROOP'S BEST patrols exhibit enthusiasm, teamwork, and camaraderie—that special spark known as patrol spirit.
How does your patrol measure up? Here are some tips for building patrol spirit and a way to reward success:
- Choose a good name. This is a key step toward building patrol identity. Use descriptive words, like Roaring River Rats or Fearless Falcons.
- Create a distinctive patrol yell. Let the troop hear that yell often to show your spirit.
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(From the SPL)
Here are the following patrols who's chuck box's are already color coded:
Also attached to that is their respective number:
Bulldogs: Orange- 3
Razorbacks: Yellow- 4
Cobras: Green- 5
Nomads: Blue- 6
Gators: White- 9
Here are all of patrols that WILL soon be labeled and number in this way:
Beasts of England (Older Patrol): Brown-1
Bison: Red- 2
Scorpions: Purple- 7
Liger: Gray- 8
Phoenix: Black/Gold Stripe-10
Wolves: Brown/Gold Stripe- 11
All of the patrols with a number in the "teens" (11,12,13, etc.) colors
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The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.
Tenderfoot
- A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
Second Class
- A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
- He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
- He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
- He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.
First Class
- An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
- He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
Life
- A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.
Star, Life, and Eagle
- Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.
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Congratulations to the 2011 Troop 889 Philmont Crews (15 Scouts and 7 adults) for their successful trek and safe return.
Philmont Northern Crew
Scouts
Eric Menees (Crew Lead)
Ben Bennett
Ryan Gallagher
Andrew Gomez
Caleb Sweet
Cary Ulrich
Jake Yagley
Willy Zitterich
Adults
Dave Bennett
Mariano Gomez
Rob Menees
Tim Yagley | Philmont Southern Crew
Scouts
Alex Gumm (Crew Lead)
Drew Noren
Chase Noren
Connor Buffington
David Stekla
Derrick Hill
Lincoln Bridges
Adults
Colt Bridges
Damon Buffington
Chip Winkel |
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