The 2010 Troop Leadership Training Session on Monday, August 23rd was a success thanks to the hard work of Senior Patrol Leader R. Densley. 

Thank you to all that helped make the program happen: ASPL K. Jones, JASM M. Reiner, Mr. Jones, Mr. Goodman and Mr. Victor.  An even bigger "thank you" goes out to the Troop 799 Scouts holding leadership positions starting in September for attending and being an active part of the program.  Nearly every Scout holding a leadership position (other than Den Chief) was present for the training.  Great job!!

The troop is planning to travel to False Cape State Park for September’s campout.

Located near the VA/NC border, False Cape SP is bordered by the Back Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.  It is a very primitive camping with pit toilets.  The park is secluded; there are NO VEHICLES ALLOWED.  In fact, it is a 6.9 mile walk to the nearest camp from the park's parking lot.  This means you carry in what you need only.

Space is limited, so if you want to go, sign up early to secure your spot.  Right now, we're limited to 22 spots, including adults.

A short information session / kick-off for 2010 Popcorn Sales will take place at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 30, 2010 in Eaton Hall at Trinity UMC. 

The troop will be conducting a Troop Leadership Training session (TLT) this Monday, the 23^rd starting at 7pm.

Scouts holding a leadership position this fall (other than Den Chief) need to attend this training. 

Boy Scout Leader-Specific Training - Saturday, September 25th

Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader

Sign up here: http://www.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=818361

Who: Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters.
Also recommended for Troop Committee members and Webelos II leaders who will be moving into a Scout Troop.

What: This training is divided into two parts. The “indoor” part concentrates on troop operation and will be completed in one full day. This course covers the practical skills necessary to run a successful boy-led troop. These skills include the role of adults in a boy-led troop, program planning, troop administration, the outdoor program and advancement.

The “outdoor” part focuses on outdoor skills and lasts a full weekend.

When: Saturday, September 25. Arrive before 8:00am. We will be completed by 5:00pm.

Where:  This training will be held at the LDS church at 5600 Monument Ave in Richmond.

Recognition: The leader is considered Trained upon completion of Youth Protection Training, Fast-Start, This Is Scouting (taken before this class), Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Two Den Chief Training Session are being offered at the end of August:

(1) Saturday, August 28th from 8:30am to 1:30pm at Bon Air Presbyterian Church (complete course).

(2) Monday, August 30th from 7pm - 8:30pm at Trinity UMC (1st of 2 sessions - 2nd session will be held on October 4th). 

- Bon Air Presbyterian: The cost is $20 (Troop 799 will pay 1/2 of the fee) and it includes their den chief book, cords, lunch, and snacks. ( GREAT!! ) The Adult Leader to contact is - Dywana Saunders-Confroy and her email is -  ibtwins@yahoo.com. If there are Scouts interested in this session, please respond to her to register and include Mr. Jones in your email (keepsakev@msn.com) so he will know who is participating.  She will need the following: (1) name; (2) rank; (3) troop # and (4) if they have an interested den to work with. 

- Trinity UMC: Mr. Byers will be conducting the training in Eaton Hall during the Patrol Leaders Council meeting. The majority of the training would be covered in this session; a second class will be scheduled to complete the training.

Some of our Scouts who will be Den Chiefs this year have completed the on-line training which is a great start!! This training is more hands-on and is an important addition to help the Scout do well and enjoy this Leadership position! 

Please support your Scout by encouraging him to attend one of these training sessions.