January 2011   Meetings: 12th (PLC-Committee), 17, 24, 31 Monthly Activities: Perfect North Ski Trip   Jan 12 - RE-scheduled Committee meeting to 6:30 PM Wednesday (1-12-2010)   Jan 13-15 - Perfect North Ski Trip.  Depart on Friday afternoon, return Sunday Noon.   Jan 22 - Tech Merit Badge University   Jan 17 - Webelos Troop Meeting - All parents and Webelos of other Cub Scout Pack's in the area are invited to join Troop 135 this Monday evening for a special program.  The meeting starts at 7:00 PM.   Jan 29 - Troop Planning Conference - Our scouts will plan monthly activities and outings for 2011.  A parent's program will also be offered. Everyone please make every effort to attend.  The meeting will begin at 9AM at the First Presbyterian Church on January 29th. ___________________________________________ District News District Calendar - Training & Events  Jan 13 - Natchez Trace District Roundtable - 7PM at the Franklin First Presbyterian Church, Legends Drive. Jan 20 -  Boy Scout Summer Camp Kick-Off Jan 22 - University Of Scouting at Holy Family Church in Brentwood. All registered leaders asked to sign up and take a few classes. PerfectNorth Ski Flyer & Waiver Troop 135 Webelos Night Flyer February 2011   Meetings: Feb 7, 14th, 21st, 28th Monthly Activities: Philmont Crew - Smoky Mtn High Adventure (Presidents Day Weekend). Troop Outing TBA   Feb 6 - Scout Sunday - Wear Uniforms to Church   Feb 7 - Patrol Leaders Council and Troop Committee Meeting at Mr. Salazar's home 7:30 PM.  Committee & Leader's meeting at 6:30 PM   Feb 14 - Troop Meeting   Feb 19-20 - TBA - Currently planning cave trip for Troop.    Feb 18 - 21: Two nights. Philmont Crews Smoky Mtn High Adventure (Presidents Day Weekend). The plan is to depart Franklin at 6:00 AM Saturday. Two crews. Experienced hikers take Crosby-Appalachian Trail to highest peck east of the Mississippi. Less experienced hikers take the Cades Cove-Rocky Top hike. Backup plan to be announced in case of inclement weather conditions.   Feb 28 - Troop Meeting - Last chance to get a Scoutmaster COnference for upcoming Court of Honor.    MTSU Merit Badge University ___________________________________________ District news - District Calendar - Training & Events    Feb 26 - Leaders Appreciation Banquet - Holy Family Church in Brentood - Starts at 6:00 PM.     NeCoMe Flyer March 2011   Meetings: To be announced Monthly Activities: NeCoMe Lodge - New Scout Training; Philmont Crew backpacking.   March 4-6 - NeCoMe - The NaCoMe campout is always a great time! Housed in a large, multi-room cabin, the scouts have an opportunity to work on rank advancement, merit badges, cook great meals & have plenty of free time for recreation. The highlight of the trip is the infamous "Flour Wars".  Parents are encouraged to attend & drivers are needed! We'll also need someone to pull the Troop trailer down Friday & back on Sunday, so please let us know if you'd like to volunteer.   ___________________________________________ District Calendar - Training & Events    NeCoMe Flyer April 2011   Meetings: To be announced Monthly Activities: Camporee. Philmont Crew backpacking.   April 1-3 - Boy Scout Camporee at Latimer High Adventure Base.    ___________________________________________ District Calendar - Training & Events