The canoe prep outing on Saturday went very well, with no one being lost in the river (or even tipped over). The second trip will be in two weeks, on Saturday January 29th.
Certificates of recognition were passed out to Scouts who worked on the Angels food collection and distribution drive. Scouts involved included:
Isaac C
Mark P
Neil S
Allan M
James B
Travis C and
Sammy A
Instruction by Mr. Mayhew covered gear and techniques for cold weather camping.
Rank advancements earned this week:
Enrico - Tenderfoot
Josh - Scout
Noah H - Scout
Merit Badge instruction included Environmental Science and Camping.
A Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday at 7 PM.
Packing the trailer for the Klondike camp will occur at 5 PM Thursday, and campers will depart for Mt Taylor at 5 PM on Friday.
Next Monday's meeting will showcase the annual Drug and Alcohol abuse prevention briefing, which all Basic Skills Scouts must attend.
January 10, 2011 Meeting
Tonight was a Webelos Scout open house. About 30 Webelos Scouts enjoyed displays, demonstrations and free food from Troop 285.
Signups were taken for Saturday's Nature Hike (specifically for Webelos Scouts),
for Saturday's canoe prep trip on the Rio Grande, and Klondike campout coming up next weekend.
Also coming up soon: on January 22nd, the District Awards Dinner. On January 24th, our annual Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention briefing.
No advancement time tonight. Thanks for hard work on the Patrol displays!
Signups were taken for Saturday's Nature Hike (specifically for Webelos Scouts),
for Saturday's canoe prep trip on the Rio Grande, and Klondike campout coming up next weekend.
Also coming up soon: on January 22nd, the District Awards Dinner. On January 24th, our annual Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention briefing.
No advancement time tonight. Thanks for hard work on the Patrol displays!
January 3, 2011 meeting
Upcoming outings include a Webelos Nature Hike on January 15th, which needs Scout support to recruit new Scouts to Troop 285; the first canoe trek preparation activity on January 15th; and Klondike Campout coming up on January 22 and 23rd.
Next Monday (10th) will be an Open House for Cub Scouts to visit Troop 285.
Instruction on stocking the Patrol chuck box was held by Staff.
Merit Badge instruction included: Environmental Science, Personal Management, Communications, Photography, and Cinematography.
David A. made Tenderfoot rank!
Next Monday (10th) will be an Open House for Cub Scouts to visit Troop 285.
Instruction on stocking the Patrol chuck box was held by Staff.
Merit Badge instruction included: Environmental Science, Personal Management, Communications, Photography, and Cinematography.
David A. made Tenderfoot rank!
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