Troop 285 News
(Comments and corrections should be sent to Mr. Coles (see home page))
- On April 2nd, Mr. Mayhew will be starting Swimming merit badge. On March 18th, there will be practice and testing for Basic Skills swimming requirements. If you want to take Swimming Merit Badge, you need to have the First Class Swimmer qualification.
- Three visiting Cub Scouts were at Monday's meeting: Kyle, Steven and Nathan. Thanks for visiting, guys!
- Frank L. earned Life, Austin B. earned Second Class, and Turner A. earned First Class.
- Sam Bonin became the 191st Eagle Scout in Troop 285! Way to go, Sam.
- There will be a CPR training class on March 3rd. First Aid merit badge students get first shot at the class.
- Next Monday (Feb. 26) will be the last night for advancement for the upcoming Court of Honor.
- Sam L. is holding his Eagle project next Sunday, a blood drive at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church from 9 AM to 2 PM.
- An instruction was provided by Phillip Z. on backpacking - packing and selecting equipment.
- Merit badges instructed:
- Swimming
- Lifesaving
- Railroad will be starting soon - see Mr. Mitchell if interested
- Communications
- Citizenship in Cmty, Ctry, World
- Nuclear Science
- Basic Skills - covered several lashings
