TROOP ELECTIONS MONDAY AUG 06

I know that this will probably interfer with some open houses around VicksburgWarren School District. But please plan on being here even if you are late getting here..................... This is important............... Every vote counts and if you don't vote don't whine!

Quote For A Lifetime

and I need to listen to this one myself.......... It is so weird to take care of the people who you look upon as the people who are to take care of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Being a grownup means assuming responsibility for yourself, for your children, and--here's the big curve--for your parents. *

Wendy Wasserstein

Thought For The Weekend

We sow a thought we reap an act

We sow an act we reap a habit


We sow a habit we reap a character


We sow a character we reap a destiny

Updates Get Your Updates Here!!!!!!!

TROOP 638 UP COMING EVENTS

JULY 30 2007
BOARD OF REVIEW FOR TENDERFOOT
AND WILL BE DISCUSSING TROOP ELECTIONS

AUGUST 6, 2007
TROOP ELECTION

AUGUST 13, 2007
WORK ON KNOTS AND WE WILL WORK ON GETTING THINGS READY WITH THE MONKEY BRIDGE FOR THE SCOUT SHOW.

AUGUST 18, 2007
SCOUT SHOW AT THE OUTLET MALL. MEET AT 7:00AM. WE WILL BE BUILDING THE MONKEY BRIDGE.

AUGUST 20, 2007
PLAN MEAL FOR COURT OF HONOR AND GO OVER STOVE AND PROPANE USE, ALSO UNLOAD MONKEY BRIDGE FROM MR. MIKE TRAILER.

AUGUST 25, 2007 SATURDAY (ALL DAY)
COURT OF HONOR AND BOATER SAFTY CLASS.
WE WILL START OFF AT 9:00 AM AT MR. MIKE’S HOUSE FOR THE BOATER SAFTY CLASS.
AND THEN MOVE TO THE CHURCH TO PREPARE A MEAL FOR COURT OF HONOR AT 6:30 PM

Deep Thoughts Brought To You By The Vicksburg Y

If not me?

Whom?

If not now?

When?

Hillel

Thought For The Day

If the first button of one's coat is wrongly buttoned, all the rest will be crooked

Giordano Bruno

LEADER MEETING THURSDAY

All leaders and interested parties there will be a troop planning meeting at Burhman's house on Garden Grove at 7 pm on Thursday July the 26th. They will be planning upcoming meetings and outings for the troop....

Hope you all can make it!

Brilla This Weekend At Millsaps

Mississippi Brilla FC Relocates Saturday’s Match To Millsaps College At 6:30
Mississippi Brilla FC (6-5-4) will take their final shot at the playoffs Saturday night against the Laredo Heat (8-2-3) at 6:30 p.m. on the turf at Harper Davis Field at Millsaps College. The location has been moved from Mississippi College in as the recent weather has deteriorated the condition of the natural grass of Longabaugh Field. Brilla remains undefeated at home and they still have a shot at the postseason if they win their match against the Laredo Heat on Saturday and if El Paso loses or ties against New Orleans. Mississippi Brilla FC is discounting all tickets purchased at www.MSBrillaFC.org to $3. This offer is will only be available until 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Tickets at the gate will be $5.Free yellow Mississippi Brilla FC backsacks provided by The Cheer Academy of Clinton and Brilla drink huggers provided by Holmes Specialty Advertising will be given to the first 500 in attendance in Saturday’s match. And all summer campers wearing their camp t-shirt from either the Mississippi Brilla FC Premier Soccer Academies or Brilla Soccer Ministries’ “Playing With A Purpose” camps will receive free admission.

Thought For Friday

In the end it is important to remember that we can not become what we need to be by remaining what we are

Max De Pree

Golf Camp Mack Morris Style

Just call Mr Richard ----

Mr Titleist

Just call Mr Nathan ---- Tiger

The Staff After A Week Of Us At Camp

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Meet My New Boy Friends

AMOS & GIZMO

Troop 638 Thought For Thursday July 19th

In the hour of adversity be not without hope....

For crystal rain falls from black clouds!

Nizami (Persian Poet)

Calling all Dogs

The Central Mississippi Alumni Association Chapter invites everyone to the 30th Annual Summer Extravaganza....

Thursday, July 19

Mississippi Coliseum

Jackson

Special performance by BARK, "Doc" Foglesong's classic rock band.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 per adult and will be available at the door.

Admission is FREE for all students and children (includes MSU students).

Autographs, exhibits, souvenirs, kids' fun area, food and beverages will be available.

Guest speakers include:

Robert H. "Doc" Foglesong, President

Rick Stansbury, Men's Head Basketball Coach

Sylvester Croom, Head Football Coach

Troop 638 Thought For The Day

Enjoy the little things in life,

for one day you may look back

and realize they were the big things.

Just A Hopping Down The Rappelling Wall

Jay Prewitt was one of the troop that participated in our troop rappell at Camp Mack Morris this summer!

Other camp photos to follow!

Lessons Learned At Camp!!!!!

You know you are at Camp Mack Morris When:

You last see your OFF can being carried off by a mob of angry ticks

You find more than one use for hand sanitizer

Your alarm clock has feathers

You learn that there is more than one way to cross a creek

You put peas in your slushy but won't eat them when they are on your plate

You find out why Tarzan yelled when he went swinging on those vines

You find there is more than one way to mix a slushy

You learn that rappelling is not only for the military

You find out the hard way that there is such a thing as too much OJ and too much Chocolate milk!

You learn what Bubbler means

and ultimately you learn the true meaning of life............................

OH .... IT'S THE RAISINS THAT MAKE THE RAISIN BRAN SO GREAT!

The Meaning Of A Life.....

Burhman Gates Sr.
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalms 1:3.

Burhman Qullen Gates Sr. passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2007, at his home ending a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Ponchatoula on Sept. 4, 1933. He was 73 and a resident of Livingston. He was a very devoted and loving husband, dad and a fun Paw-Paw. He taught Sunday school and served as a deacon for many years. He was passionate about music and an avid gardener. He was a man of few words but always spoke the truth. He was retired from the Louisiana DOTD after 29 years of service. Visitation was at Satsuma Baptist Church, Livingston, Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., conducted by Andrew Voss, pastor. Internment was in Herman Simeon Family Cemetery, Red Oak Road, Livingston. Renaissance Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 46 wonderful years, Erma Simeon Gates; three daughters and a son, Miriam Gates Goetzmann and her husband, Walter, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., Jamie Gates Williams and husband Damion, Theresia Gates Williams and husband Darrin, both of Walker, and Burhman Gates Jr. and wife Nancy of Vicksburg, Miss.; eight grandchildren, Ryan Gates, Brittney Gates Barnett, Waylon Lee, Lynsey Williams and Aaron Williams, Cameron Gates, Trace and Drew Williams; two sisters and two brothers, Ernestine Williams of Fort Worth, Texas, Melba Portier and James Gates, both of Ponchatoula, and Hamilton Gates of Shreveport; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Desrie and Ursula Gates; and two brothers, Henry and Randolph "Dotsy" Gates. Pallbearers were Damion Williams, Darrin Williams, Ryan Gates, Patrick Gates, Justin Barnett and Aaron Williams. Honorary pallbearers were the Satsuma Baptist Church Men's Sunday school class, Henry Williams Sr., Lonnie Stafford and Jacob Lavigne. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Satsuma Baptist Church family for their strong support and Faith Lutheran Church Apartments and Hospitality Apartments of Houston. The family would also like to extend heartfelt appreciation for all the prayers and acts of kindness during this time by friends and loved ones.

In Sympathy

“She had ‘the elegance of a queen, with the humility and heart of an angel’ ... She is MIssissippi’s eternal first lady, and we will be forever blessed to have known her.” Ben Allen

Pat Fordice is survived by one daughter, three sons, and four "absolutely perfect in-laws," is the grandmother of two boys and 10 girls.

Her family was the light that made her blue eyes glow and a delighted smile appear whenever she explained how blessed they are to be Christian families full of love and good health. She wants her grandchildren to emulate her by becoming involved volunteers themselves and continuing to work toward a more positive Mississippi. Mrs. Fordice was a good choice to tweak the state’s consciousness. In 1999, the state House and Senate adopted a concurrent resolution calling Patricia Owens Fordice “a source of unequivocal pride to our state.” They praised her for promoting the arts (including bringing the St. Petersburg exhibit to the city), literacy, health, volunteerism and strong families—as well as for parachuting with the Army.

She might not have been our mama but we loved her as if she was!

Our hearts and prayers go our to the family of this fine Southern lady! Some of you may know her son Dan is very involved in scouting in the Vicksburg-Warren area.

NEEDED

WANTED

All photos from summer camp 2007 (candid snapshots; etc) ... I want to be able to post them on the blog so they have to be DECENT!I know Joey, Steve, Burhman you all have photos.... Nick, Ed, anyone else please share ASAP!!! Thanks guys!

Mr. Burhman Gates, Sr. lost his battle with cancer on Monday afternoon 9 Jul 07.

The visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, 13 Jul.

The funeral will be at 12:00 noon on Saturday, 14 Jul.

All will take place at Satsuma Baptist Church in Livingston, LA.

Any questions contact me at:

dogsrule1@bellsouth.net

In Sympathy And In Love....

HOMESICK BY MERCYME
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehowI've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again
And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Burhman our hearts, thoughts, prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult of times! May you find comfort in memories, in love shared and from knowing that there are friends and family here willing to share the burden of your grief if you need us too! We are an email, phone call, or a knock on the door away! As the song says in Christ there are no goodbyes and in Christ there is no end .... we will see our loved ones again.... hold on to that promise! May the love of God shine upon you through the clouds of despair and give you peace!

Do The Impossible Everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"The impossible we do every day, Miracles takes a bit longer"

4404th CSG/PERSCO Dhahran AB, Saudi Arabia

When I go to the YMCA to walk on the treds; I pick up a thought for the day that is in a fish bowl on the counter... You can not pick and chose a thought because they are all folded up and placed in a fish bowl... you get what you draw out... I got this one yesterday! I thought it was an awesome one and wanted to share it with you all!

Foods that pack a nutritional punch

Eating well is one of the keys to living a healthy life, and some foods can be the go-to sources for particular nutrients. Use this chart to remind you of foods with the highest content in a variety of nutrients, or print a version to keep handy.

Sources: USDA, National Institutes of Health
Calcium

Calcium is key to strong bones and teeth, as well as proper nerve and muscle function, and while milk is instantly considered as a source of calcium, there are many other foods that can help you get the calcium you need:

Milk, other dairy products

Cornmeal

Wheat flour

Collards

Rhubarb

Sardines

Spinach

Soybeans

Turnip greens

Salmon, canned with bone

Kale
Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps your body repair itself, fight off diseases and infections and even has shown some indications of fighting off cancer. Here are some of the foods that pack the highest Vitamin C punch:

Oranges/orange juice

Peppers (sweet and chili)

Grapefruit juice

Papayas

Strawberries

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Peas

Kiwi fruit

Sweet potato
Fiber

Fiber keeps digestion on track and has been shown to help prevent heart attacks, intestinal problems and several types of cancer.

Barley

Bulgur

Beans

Peas

Wheat flour, whole-grain

Oat bran

Dates

Tomato products

Raspberries

Cornmeal

Artichokes
Anti-oxidants

Anti-oxidants are chemicals that may help prevent a host of ailments including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.

Beans

Blueberries

Cranberries

Artichokes

Blackberries

Prunes

Russet potatoes

Pecans

Apples

Cinnamon
Folic acid

Folic acid promotes cell division and growth, red cell development and helps prevent some birth defects and can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

Turkey/chicken giblets

Lentils

Cowpeas/Black eyed peas

Orange Juice

Beans (specifically kidney, pinto, navy)

Chickpeas

Okra

Spinach

Asparagus

Beef liver
Iron

Iron helps carry oxygen through our bodies. If you don't get enough you can become anemic, which will make you feel tired, and weak.

Mollusks, clams

Turkey or chicken giblets

Enriched whole wheat flour

Enriched rice

Soybeans

Tomato products

Spinach

Liver

Beef

Jerusalem-artichokes Raw

Baking chocolate, unsweetened squares