There is a crispness in the air, and that can only mean one thing. It’s time for tree lot! Timeline for Upcoming Events: October 11: Moving/setting up power pole during Troop Meeting October 18: Mandatory parents meeting November 1: Scouts will pick a tree naming theme. Scouts – this year’s theme is “animals”. Start thinking of […]
Taste of Tucker: October 15
10/6 UPDATE: Taste of Tucker has moved to October 15, and the Troop will no longer be able to participate (due to the conflict with Rivers Alive). We hope to be involved with this event next year. On October 15, the 13th annual Taste of Tucker food festival will be held on Main Street in […]
Camp Rotary: September 23
Our first campout of the new school year will be [Camp Rotary] on September 23 – 25. IMPORTANT CAMPOUT INFO: Here is what you need to know for this weekend: ADDRESS: 52 Rotary Boyscout Dr, Hartwell, GA 30643 CAMPSITE: We are in campsite #10 and #11, which is to the right of a large pavilion. […]
Ski Trip: January 2023
Before COVID, the Troop would go on a January ski trip to Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley, NC. We’re planning to go again in January over MLK weekend, January 13 – 15. This location allows participants to choose between skiing or snowboarding (one or the other). The Troop will pay the cost for Scouts […]
Rivers Alive: October 15
Please mark your calendars for the 13th Annual Tucker Civic Association’s Rivers Alive volunteer waterway cleanup event, to be held on October 15. This will be at Twin Brothers Lake in Johns Homestead Park, which is in the South Fork Peachtree Creek Watershed. The event will include invasive plant species removal, and trash pick-up on […]
Annual Pool Party & Cookout
Mark your calendars! The annual end of summer pool party and cookout is Tuesday, August 16 from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Westhampton Pool. This will take the place of our normal Tuesday meeting, and the Troop will be providing all food. We will also work on any swim advancements as need. In the event of […]
Eagle Ceremony This Sunday
Charlie McHenry and Brennan Davenport have a joint Eagle Ceremony scheduled this Sunday, April 24. The Eagle Court of Honor will be held from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Tucker Professional Building at 4228 First Avenue. The McHenry’s and the Davenport’s hope to see as much of the Troop (Scouts, Scout Leaders and parents) […]
Whitewater Rafting & Campout
The Troop is whitewater rafting in Columbus, GA, on May 7 (which includes optional camping at FDR State Park on Saturday evening – after rafting). See below for location details, a waiver link, food details and arrival time. Overall Cost and Fees: The cost $44 per person. The Troop will contribute $30 per scout and one […]
Summer Camp Merit Badge Sign-up Details
It almost time to register for Merit Badge (MB) classes at Camp Daniel Boone. Below is a link to the MB classes they offer. [Daniel Boone MB Class List] Helpful Information for Merit Badge Selection From our understanding, most classes are either half day or whole day. In most cases, they will not be spread […]
Cherokee Trails March Committee Meeting
Cherokee Trail and Campsites, Inc. is the chartering organization for the 129 scouting units. They hold monthly board meetings to discuss and vote on business items including what they can do to better serve the Pack and the Troop. Parents of a Troop 129 and Pack 129 are welcome and encouraged to attend these monthly […]
