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Proposed Schedule for Oct-Dec 2008 October 8, 2008

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Jon C wanted to let everyone know the initial plans for scouting 101 for the remainder of 2008.  We will be having an outing in October, November and December.  Here is the plan:

October 14, 2008 – Part two of the Cold Weather Gear Talk at the Troop meeting.  I will be talking about sleeping systems, shelter, footwear and backpacks, as time allows.

October 24-26, 2008 – Campout to Indian Grinding Rock Historic Park.  This is near Jackson. Steven C is in Charge and will be taking sign ups at the next two meetings (Oct 14, 21).  Menus will be planned at the October 21 meeting.  Activities on this trip will include basic map and compass (bring your compass), knots and lashing (bring rope), cooking (continue to expand our specialty cooking), and fire building.  We will also need to be ready for rain and cold.  I have NO intention of canceling this trip due to bad weather.

November 14 – 16, 2008 – Tentative campout weekend.  Possibly to the coast near Point Reyes.  The theme of this trip will probably be hiking, nature observation and enjoying the coast.  Stay tuned, more to come as plans firm up.

December 6, 20008 – One day outing.  Possibly a skills day.  Possibly a hike to Folsom Lake or Feather Falls.  More to follow. 

The HAT team has a patch that can be earned for hiking around Folsom Lake.  It is the Folsom 6 by 10 (miles).  There are 6 hikes each 10 miles.  We may be working on these throughout the winter (December, January, possibly February), and take a few months off from full campouts.  The hikes will still allow for skills practice (map and compass, nature observation, backpacking preparedness, physical fitness) and gives the scouts a great start toward Hiking merit badge, which is a possible Eagle Required badge.

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up on what is coming.  Let me know if you have any questions.  See you all next Tuesday.

In Scouting,

Jonathan P, ASM, Troop 107
Scouting 101 Coordinator

hey guys October 5, 2008

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I think we where pretty much successful on the Gerle Creek camp out.                    

But I would love to see more camp foods hot dogs and cereal are not what I’m looking for, it would be awesome if we could be able to do every thing over an open fire.  Also I was amazed at how a group did not come up with a breakfast… we need more communication or something.  Well that’s all!

(jc can you get Ian Harris on the blog)?

hey JC! October 5, 2008

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the blog looks grate!

November service Patrol October 5, 2008

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Minutemen are on Service Patrol in November.

Minutemen, what do you like to collect? October 4, 2008

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Minutemen and other scouts from troop 107.

Post what you like to collect in comments.

Also, how do you display or preserve the things you like to collect?

JC

Facts about scouting. October 4, 2008

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Facts about scouting.

  • In 2005, 1,146,130 adults delivered the Boy Scouts of America program to 2,938,698 youth.
  • The BSA has awarded 109,829,417 merit badges through the end of 2005. These badges lined up end-to-end would make a straight line that would stretch from Chicago to Los Angeles, a line in excess of 2,500 miles!
  • More than 34 percent of Cub Scouts participated in Cub Scout day camp, Cub Scout resident camp, or family camp in 2005.
  • Pinewood derby cars made since 1954 (a project for Cub Scouts and their parents) could form a line stretching from Los Angeles to New York and back — a total of more than 5,500 miles.
  • If a Boy Scout attends his weekly patrol and troop meeting, participates in a monthly weekend troop outing, and attends long-term summer camp with his troop, he will have spent as much time with Scouting in a year as he spends in the classroom. (but we do not spend time in the classroom, we are all homeschooled.)

    • Eternal flame weekend Oct 3-5, 2008 October 1, 2008

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    Eternal Flame Weekend
     
    While some people think we are burning flags, it is appropriate to say we are “Retiring” Flags.  Boy Scouts Troop 107, along with the Pioneer District, will opnce again be to this year’s Eternal Flame and Advancement Weekend. Throughout the 40-hour event we will “Retire” roughly 2,700 US flags.  People don’t know what to do with their old flags.  We are able to help them with this dilemma.  Troops within our Council and the public are invited to our free annual event, located near downtown Sacramento.  Camp Pollock, located at 1501 Northgate Blvd., is close to the intersection of Del Paso Blvd and Northgate Blvd.  Throughout Saturday, October 4, guests can come the participate in various events.  This year’s theme is based on the Star Wars series. All events will have a “Star Wars” theme to them.