Troop 50 enjoyed a fun filled winter with several Scout Achievements and Advancements. Some of our winter camp outs and activities included a trip to Snow Creek, an Astronomy Field Trip, a field trip to an Industrial Cabinet Shop and Shotgun Shooting. One of the highlights of the early winter season is our “Feast in the Forest” in November. Several techniques were used in preparing the turkey and trimmings and a bountiful feast was enjoyed by all! Troop 50 also celebrated our annual Scout Sunday and Chili supper February 22. The Chili Supper was a fun family and community event and was a tremendous success as a fund raiser for the troop! Thanks to all scouts and parents who cooked and served… and a Big Thanks to all of those who enjoyed some delicious Chili! The Troop office also moved to a new home on the other side of the building. Thanks to all those who helped construct, clean and move our gear to the new office!

Seven Scouts earned a total of Eighteen Merit Badges. In addition, several of Troop 50’s adult leaders were honored at the Annual Dinner.

Eagle Scout and Assistant Scout Master Sam Clippinger, for his dedication and contribution to Scouts, Scouting and Troop 50, received the prestigious: “Award of Merit”. This is one of Scouting's highest honors and is certainly well deserved! From all of Troop 50: A BIG HOW-HOW!

Other adult leader awards:
Leanne Wiedemann received the Advancement Chair award.
William Raridon received the Treasurer of the Year Award.
Mark Rainen was also recognized for his work with Scouting.

Committee News:
Committee Chairman Shannon Tucker created a new Troop 50 flyer to circulate though area schools and cub packs to recruit new Scouts.

Summer 2009 Plans:
Troop 50 has lots of summer activities planned, including: Bowling, Caving and Spelunking, Swim Parties, Camp Outs, our annual Canoe Trip and More. Troop 50 will be going to Bartle Scout Camp 6th session (July 26th through August 4th).

Summary of the 2008-2009 Winter Achievements and Advancements:
Court of Honor

Benjamin C.: Merit Badge: Truck Transport
Matthew G.: Merit Badge: Cit In Community, Family Life, Personal Fitness, Truck Transport
Korey H.: Merit Badge: Dentistry, Truck Transport. RANK: Bronze Palm
Jose J.: Merit Badge: Dentistry, Family Life, Pets, Truck Transport. RANK: Tenderfoot
Mathew K.: Merit Badge: Cinematography, Denistry, Truck Transport
Evan R.: Merit Badge: Truck Transport
Jacob R.: Merit Badge: Truck Transport

Special thanks to Leanne Wiedemann for being the “Keeper of Records”

Steve L.

The past year was exciting and event filled for the troop. Several field trips, camping and outings, Including Swimming at the Raridon’s and the Lochmann’s, trips to Power Play for Go-kart racing and Whirly Ball, WW1 Museum, Fencing, Royals Baseball, Boating and Skiing at Lake of the Ozarks and more. Bartle Scout Camp weather, with the exception of a few days, was slightly milder this year. For the year: a total of 13 Scouts combined, received 3 Special Awards- World Conservation, 45 Merit Badges and 1 Religious Award- Ner Tamid Emblem. There were 11 Rank Advancements including 3 Eagles!

Looking Ahead to 2008-2009
As the new Scouting year begins, Troop 50 announces New Leadership with former Scout Master Shannon Tucker being appointed as Committee Chairman. A special thanks to Marc Rainen who resigned from the position, for a job Well Done!
"How-How!"
The Troop is also excited about the hard work and dedication of Toney Wallace and Joe Miseck for their advancement of the Cub Pack. Currently 11 Cubs!

Summary of the Years Achievements and Advancements:
Court of Honor September 8, 2008
Including Scout Awards at Bartle Scout Camp July 27 August 5
Colin B.: Rank: Bronze Palm
David B.: Merit Badge: Basketry, Geology, Leatherwork, Mammal Study, Swimming, Rank: 2nd Class, Special Awards: Totin' Chip
Benjamin C.: Merit Badge: Archery, Lifesaving, Shotgun Shooting, Rank: 1st Class
Matthew G.: Merit Badge: Pioneering, Soil and Water
Wesley G.: Rank: Eagle
Korey H.: Merit Badge : Art, Indian Lore, Pottery
Daminen H.: Merit Badge: Archery, Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting
Jose J.: Merit Badge: Basketry, Geology, Leatherwork, Mammal Study, Swimming, Special Awards : Totin' Chip
Mathew K.: Merit Badge: Art, Indian Lore
Evan R.: Merit Badge : Art, Rifle Shooting
Alex R.: Merit Badge : Leatherwork, Pottery, Wilderness Survival, Rank: 2nd Bronze Palm, Gold Palm
Jacob R.: Merit Badge : Camping, Soil and Water, Special Awards : World Conservation

New PLC members:
• Troop Leadership:
 Senior Patrol Leader: Evan R.
 Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Matte G.
 Troop Guide: Korey H,
 Quartermaster: Ben C.
 Historian: Matthew K.
 Order of the Arrow Troop Rep: Jacob R.

Mic-O-Say Advancements:
New Braves:
Matthew G.
Evan R.

New Warrior:
Jacob B.
Kydell C.
Korey H.
Mathew K.


New Tom-Tom Beater:
Colin B.: Shattering Sandstone
Wesley G.: Hushed Pine
Alex R.: Shadow Eagle

New Runner:
Alex R.: Shadow Eagle

New Keeper of the Sacred Bundle:
Michael L.: Son of Swift Soaring Eagle of Clear Blue Sky


Court of Honor May 19, 2008

Colin B.: Rank: Eagle
David B.: Rank : Scout and Tenderfoot
Tyler C.: Merit Badge : Personal Fitness
Benjamin C.: Merit Badge : Communications, Swimming
Matthew G.: Merit Badge : Cit In World, Plumbing, Scholarship, Rank : Life, Special Awards : World Conservation
Korey H.: Special Awards : World Conservation
Matthew K.: Merit Badge : Cit In World, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Special Awards : World Conservation
Bryce L.: Rank : Silver Palm, Special Awards : BSA Lifeguard
Evan R.: Merit Badge : Cit In Nation, Communications, Golf, Rank : Life, Special Awards: Ner Tamid Emblem
Alex R.: Merit Badge : Cinematography, Coin Collecting, Golf, Rank : Silver Palm
Jacob R.: Merit Badge : Communications
Sam R.: Merit Badge : Cit In Community, Cit In World, Environmental Science, Family Life, Personal Fitness, Salesmanship, Water Sports, Rank : Eagle

Steve Lisman

Bartle Scout Camp was Hot! Despite the heat, fun was had by all! Several rank advancements and numerous Merit Badges were earned. A total of 42 Merit Badges were earned by for 16 Scouts. Elections were held for new positions of responsibility within the troop. There were several “Paint” advancements in the Tribe of “Mic-O-Say. Special thanks to Toney Wallace for an excellent job as Camp Master and to Leanne Wiedemann for keeping track of all of the advancements and achievements.

After Camp the transition was made to new Scoutmaster, Dr. Steve Baker. A big “How-How” to Bryan Gross who stepped down for a job well done!

Troop 50 sent a group of young men to Philmont July 4th thru July 16th. The expeditions was led by Sam Clippinger, Rob Krumlauf, Bill Cross and Tim Hannah. Scouts- Mathew K., Nicholas B., Korey H., Jacob R.

Junior leader training was taught by Sam Clippinger at the Lisman Lake House in the Ozarks. Steve Baker, Shannon Tucker, Jennifer Walker and Steve & Mike Lisman also assisted.
The Troop again enjoyed several pool parties hosted by the Lochmann’s and the Raridon’s. And, there were a couple of trips to Power Play for Go-Kart racing.

Rank Advancements since January:

Eagle BOR: Korey H.
Bronze Palm & Gold Palm: Bryce L.
Bronze Palm & Gold Palm: Alex R.
Life: Kydell C.
Life: Jacob R.
Star: Mathew G.
1st Class and Star: Evan R.
1st Class: Nicholas B.
1st Class: Tyler C.
2nd Class: Ben C.

Junior Leader Training recipients:
Evan R., Tyler C., Mathew K., Ben C., Matt G., Jacob R. and Korey H.

New PLC members:
Senior Patrol Leader: Korey H.
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader: Jacob R.
Patrol Leader: Evan R. and Mathew G.
Troop Guide: Colin B. and Alex R.
Quartermaster: Tyler C.
Historian: Matthew K.
Librarian: Nicholas B.
Scribe: Ben C.
Chaplain's Aid: Evan R.
Order of the Arrow Troop Rep: Jacob R.


Mic-O-Say Advancements:

New Foxmen:
Evan R.
Mathew G.

New Braves:
Kydell C.
Mathew K.
Korey H.
Jacob R.

New Warrior:
David K.

New Honorary Warrior:
Steve Baker

New Honored Women:
Leanne Wiedemann

New Firebuilders:
Colin B.: Warrior Shattering Sandstone
Wesley G.: Warrior Hushed Pine
Alex R.: Warrior Shadow Eagle


New Tom-Tom Beater:
Bryce L.: Tom-Tom Beater Swift Moving Falcon
Sam R.: Tom-Tom Beater Silent Gray Raccoon
Grant R.: Tom-Tom Beater Son of Watchful
Circling Soaring Hawk

New Runner:
Michael L.: Runner Son of Swift Soaring Eagle of the
Clear Blue Sky

New Shamen:
Andrew S.: Shamen Son of Stalker of Birds


Steve Lisman