Last week we were at the pickleball courts playing. We will have a joint campout at Meadowmere Park with Troop 928 on May 1-3. We will leave at 6 p.m. on May 1 at the White Chapel and come back around 10 a.m. on May 3.

This week on April 22, is Earth Day. The first Earth Day was on April 22, 1970, it was inspired by the anti-war movement, the Santa Barbara oil spill in 1969, and the book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. The first Earth Day was also led by Senator Gaylord Nelson. Earth Day was chosen to be on April 22 to maximize student participation since it was between Spring Break and finals.

Last week was the Camporee camp. Good job to those who worked on the mummy, we got the Best Creature Award! We also got a shoutout for our activity! This week the troop meeting will be at the pickleball courts as mentioned in the Groupme.    

This week on April 17, is National Haiku Poetry Day. This national day was founded by a poet and a high school librarian named Sari Grandstaff. She chose this national holiday to be on April 17 because the numbers 1 and 7 were like the 17 syllables in traditional Japanese haikus. It also perfectly fits in between the middle of National Poetry Month.

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne is hosting the North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum on April 25 in Southlake at the Carroll Senior High School Performing Arts Center. Students from all school districts across North Texas are welcome. Check out the website in the graphic for more information. Students, parents, mentors, and guidance counselors are encouraged to attend to learn more about our nation's service academies, requirements for admission, and the selection process.

https://vanduyne.house.gov/military-academy-nominations  

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment. 

Representative Van Duyne may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district.  

Last week we didn’t have a meeting because it was Easter Sunday. Friday was also off from school because of Good Friday, which is related to Easter. This week is also the camporee camp, which is going to be at the Sid Richardson Scout Ranch. Be sure to pack prepared for the camp so you can have a fun experience at the camp.

This week on April 11, is National Pet Day. This national day was found by a pet lifestyle expert named Colleen Paige. He started National Pet Day to encourage adopting a pet instead of buying one from a breeder. It first started in the U.S, but now, it is celebrated worldwide in countries like the U.K., Australia, and some more.

Last week, it was the last merit badge college for the year. If you went and didn’t finish the merit badges requirements, finish them and send/tell the merit badge counselor. And the Pioneering merit badge was finished and everyone who went earned the merit badge.

This week on Sunday, is Easter. Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. You find eggs because the eggs represent new life or rebirth. Easter does not have a set date but it will land on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25.

Last week we had a troop meeting with Troop 928. We learned about leadership skills and how leaders work. The March campout will be this weekend. We also have the merit badge college this week on Saturday, so hurry up and finish all of your requirements to earn your merit badges quicker!

Next week on Wednesday it is April 1st This is also known as April Fools day. This holiday has no clear origination and has many historical pranks made on April 1st.