WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR JULY 26TH, 2026

NO TROOP MEETING THIS WEEK

Just a quick reminder that there is no troop meeting this week. Our next summer meeting will be Monday, August 3rd.

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW 🚨

DEADLINE WHITEWATER TRIP

OCOEE & NANTAHALA RIVERS

AUGUST 14-16, 2026

After speaking to Whitewater Express, we have a hard deadline of August 4th to for a final count for the whitewater trip. This means we need Scouts to complete the RSVP by Sunday, August 2nd. After that point, we will not be able to add anyone to the trip. 

As for the trip, we'll be heading to western NC and eastern TN (two rivers for various experience levels) to hit some big water! 

• Option 1 - Nantahala River, Bryson City, NC: This is the perfect river for newbies. A 3-trip of Class I-II rapids and the final rapid, "Nantahala Falls", a Class III rapid. Minimum age is 7
• Option 2 - Ocoee River, Copperhill, TN: A thrill-packed challenge for those experienced in Whitewater. The Ocoee, the site of the 1996 Olympics Whitewater Slalom, features almost non-stop class III-IV rapids over a three-hour ride! Minimum age is 12+

For camping, we will be staying at Woodruff Scout Reservation in Blairsville, GA, near the intersection of the GA, NC and TN border with an hour or less drive to each river. 

You can find details on pricing on the RSVP form on the Troop website.

Need a Merit Badge Counselor?

Counselor lists are now available!

Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue

Don't forget the proper procedure:

• Choose which merit badge you would like to earn
• Contact the counselor
• Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!