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Chartered Organization

Central Baptist Church Men's Ministry

Meeting Place

Central Baptist Church--Fellowship A

Meeting Day & Time

Mondays @ 7:00 p.m. (2100)

General Troop Philosophy

Provide the platform to learn leadership and citizenship through a boy led troop, guided by the Scout Oath and Law. The troop welcomes all believers and is non-denominational. Troop 976 is the largest and oldest continuously operated unit in the Arrowmoon District.

Troop Camping Program

Our camping is dictated by the themes the scouts decide in the annual planning meeting. We try to camp mostly within one hour of BCS and have a variety of sites. We camp out each month on a Friday and Saturday night with only a one-night campout in December. Generally, we are traditional primative campers with a couple of backpacking trips each year, a water sports campout in the summer and possibly a canoeing campout in accordance with the monthly theme.

Equipment Resources

Double axle trailer holding 30 tents, 3 dining flys, 4 chuck boxes, 6 lanterns, 4 Dutch ovens, and 4 stoves. We have numerous axes, ropes, tarps, adult equipment and first aid supplies. We also have a neat pinewood derby track.

Weekly Meeting Emphasis

We adopted the BSA monthly guides years ago and the scouts decide the themes at the annual planning meeting. Some months other themes are used that are not in the guide.

Summer Camp History & Plans

We camp every other year out of State. In 2009, we went to Worth Ranch which is west of Fort Worth. In 2008, we went to El Rancho Cima and also a group of more experinced scouts went on a Philmont trek. In 2007, we went to Pioneer in Arkansas. In 2006, Constantine near Fort Worth. In 2005, Alexander in Colorado.

Fundraising Activities

We sell popcorn in the fall. Fifteen percent of a scout's sales is credited to his personal account. The troop receives 15% to help purchase equipment and supplies. Also, the troop receives support from non-profit organizations in the community.

Trained Leaders

We place an emphasis on both indoor and outdoor leader training. This is ongoing from day one in our troop. Many of our adults and older scouts wear the "Trained" patch on their left sleeve to signify their status. Some have other certifications as well.

Eagle Scout History

We have a signficant "Honor Roll" of Eagle Scouts dating back to the 1960s.