Thanks to all the families that are pitching in a bit to help us do our part in our council's annual popcorn fundraiser! Our fearless Popcorn Colonel, Katherine Gross, will hold a prize drawing at this week's meeting (Sept 15) and again next wseek (Sept 22)! Thanks for considering this. It's the big fundraiser for our council, and helps pay for insurance, council properties like Lost Pines and Tom Wooten, and the Fickett Center.

New to camping? Here on the troop website there's an expansive list: General Campout Equipment List. See the left column: "Personal Items". This list is meant to be tailored. You would not bring this much, but it's a good list of things to look at, and then decide if you need the item this time.

We are excited to share that Austin FC has reserved a block of seats at reduced rates for Capitol Area Scouts and their families at Q2 Stadium! The match will take place on Saturday October 10th at 7:30 PM when Austin FC hosts Nashville SC. Tickets are limited, so make sure to grab yours today before they sell out! 

A big congratulations to the Scouts who used last week's troop meeting to complete partials to finish up the Swimming Merit Badge! Here is a new report on Merit Badge Partials. Scouts, if you are ready to work on a merit badge partial, or want to tackle a new one, start with this list of Troop 511 Merit Badge Counselors! If we don't have anyone in the troop signed up as a counselor, talk to Mr Dolan or Ms Jennifer to have them help locate a counselor for you. You can always find the latest versions of these lists here on the troop website: Home » Files » Advancement Info for Scouts » Merit Badge Info. 

Winter Camp is a great opportunity to go earn merit badges and to enjoy Lost Pines at the best time of year to be in Bastrop! Younger Scouts, going to summer and winter camp while you are younger can make it easier to earn Eagle, as you earn at least 21 merit badges to reach Eagle rank. Troop 511 has reserved space at Session 2: December 27-30, 2026. If you are ready to join us, reserve a space here on the troop website and then mark your calendar. Online class registration will start on Monday, Nov 9, at 7 pm. The great folks at Lost Pines plan to offer a wide variety of merit badge classes. Program areas include:  Climbing, Living History, Nat-E-Con, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, and the Eagle Academy. Eagle-required offerings will include: