Trail Crew Trek

Philmont Parents/Boys meeting

Philmont Parent/Boys meeting Wednesday, February 16 at 8:00-8:30 p.m. right after scouts!
for all boys who will be age 14 by June 1, 2012 or have completed 8th grade. Come with your questions!

Roger from the Bay Area Council will be talking to us and answering questions about Philmont (June 14-26, 2012)- he will bring his son who has done the trek and will bring some pictures to show what to expect and help get the boys excited for this great opportunity!

We are limited to 10 boys attending
-a $100 nonrefundable deposit to attend Philmont will be due next Sunday, February 20 at the latest! Boys can earn it back through flag sales and pay for the rest of the $1000 cost, which includes this years' remainder scout camp $$ after $100 deposit is paid for it as well.
If money is an issue, we have flag sales - just contact Alisa Rasmussen 281-332-0179 for a route and sell/post your 18 flags (with 17 renewals for next year) on 4 holidays and everything will be paid for!
See you there!
Alisa Rasmussen
Fundraising chair, Troop/Team 699

Coastal District Awards

Coastal District held their annual awards banquet 23 January, 2011, for outstanding work that volunteers performed in 2010 for Scouting. Sister Alisa Rasmussen recieved the unit Spark Plug Award where she was instrumental in providing the "Spark" that helped make Troop 699 Flag Fundraiser successful. Her efforts enabled sixteen Scouts from Troop 699 to attend Summer Camp for the second year in a row at El Rancho Cima.

Brother David Dickamore was awarded the Coastal Districts Lighthouse Award. This is a local District award. As Scoutmaster, Brother Dickamore has served as a "shining” example of the principles of scouting, through his exemplary support of the BSA program.

Philmont 2012

WHOOOHOOOO!!!! WE GOT INTO PHILMONT 2012!!!
So I guess now it begins - we can see which boys are interested in making the commitment to pay approx $1000 on their own or sell 35 flags to cover the cost of transportation and the 2 week camp- I will try and get a leader from the council to come and give us a presentation and more information for boys and parents in early January. I am very excited that we got in!
Our first $100 Philmont deposit for each person will be due by February 20, 2011 (and remember scout camp money for next summer is due $100 by March 1.) So parents need to be ready-
Alisa Rasmussen

Boy Scouts of America
Philmont Scout Ranch Expeditions

would like to congratulate

Varsity Team 699 of the Bay Area Council
(Sponsor: LDS - League City - Friendswood - League City, TX 77573)


Your unit has been picked as a winner for a reservation in 2012
at Philmont Scout Ranch.

Your arrival date is June 14, 2012.
(Departure: June 26, 2012)

We have your unit confirmed for 5 youth and 2 adults (1 crew).

You will be receiving a confirmation letter by mail in 2-3 weeks.

Eagle Court of Honor

On 31 October, 2010, at the Friendswood Stake Center, Troop 699 held an Eagle Court of Honor for their newest Eagle Scout. Congratulations Riley Rasmussen! The Eagle Scout Award is the highest rank in Scouting; the last major step in the advancement program.
Fewer than 5 percent of all Scouts in the United States reach it.
To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Although many options are available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks of Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life and finally Eagle.
Riley has worked hard to earn this badge. Since he was 8 as a cub scout and then 11 as a Boy Scout he has attended nearly every scout meeting, activity, and campout. He loves the outdoor activities. He has always shown a positive attitude and has loved being with other scouts and great leaders. Riley has especially loved learning new things through working on merit badges, which shows on his sash – he earned 31 merit badges, 10 more than are required to earn the eagle rank. A large service project is also required and Riley was happy to lead the building of three picnic tables for his sisters’ elementary school, Gilmore. His fellow scouts, leaders, and family-even his sisters, helped on the project. Earning the rank of eagle requires that a boy live the scout oath, law and follow a trail of learning, faith and service. Riley has traveled this path well.

Court of Honor 1/19/2010!

We held the first Court of Honor for 2010 to usher in the new year. Many Scouts recieved merit badges that they have earned and some have also advanced to the next rank in Scouting.
Congratulations to the following Scouts who recieved the following merit badges:
Enrique Ramirez-Camping, Environmental Science, Space Exploration.
Thomas Payne-Photography
Austin Canales-Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, Oceanography
Erick Portillo-Bird Study, Nature, Oceanography
Riley Rasmussen-Campin, Citizenship in the Community

Congratulation to the following Scouts who have dilligently proven their hard work and dedication to Scouts through their advancement to the respective ranks:
Austin Canales-Star Scout
Thomas Payne-Second Class
Blake Garrison-Scout
Dallin Haddock-Scout
Jacob Machula-Scout

Finally, Bishop Brian Anderson was awarded his Woodbadge beads for completion of his "ticket" items for the past 18 months and the completion of Woodbadge training.

Thanks to all the parents and leaders who dedicate their time in giving the Scouts of Troop 699 the opportunity to learn Scouting and reap the rewards of an outstanding youth program.
Daniel Smith-Scout