We had a great Court of Honor last night. A bunch of Merit Badges and 5 Rank Advancements. Will Hogg received his Ordinary and Bronze Sea Scout award. Don racked up big time with the Ordinary, Quest award, Bronze award, Gold award, and Silver award. I know that sounds like a lot for one person, but believe me, I didn't let Don slide, and he has earned every one.

Scouty Claus always makes his presence known to us in December. This year he gave everybody a special Merit Badge. Badges like Outhouse Tipping, Toilet Clogging, Pyro Maniac, and Fart Lighting. I got the Ebsa Ebay Bidding Merit Badge. Do I really buy that many patches on Ebay?

My big announcement at the close was, that I am retiring as Scoutmaster of Troop 12.

I will continue as Assistant Scoutmaster, Crew Adviser, Ship Mate, Roundtable Commissioner, Chapter Adviser, and Van Driver. I ain't going any where. Just giving up the top job to one of the best Troops in the history of the BSA!

There will be another boating trip October 19-20th for all Crew Members. We will be leaving from 4 PM EST from the church and be back around 10 AM Saturday. Please come to the meeting before the trip to finalize the food plan. If you have any questions please contact our Crew President Don Combs.