Scout Notes - Monday, April 26, 2010

April Campout – We will be camping at the Red Rock Ranch that’s located along the North Salt Fork River in northern Noble County. We will have the campsite to ourselves and can expect the following features: Fishing, Potable Water, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Wood Burning Stove, etc. Although we won’t be using the lodge accommodations, as we’ll be in tents, here’s a link to get a flavor of what Red Rock has to offer:

http://www.redrockranchok.com/

We will be reconfirming our counts on Monday, preparing our meals and getting our gear ready. For those that paid for Camporee, but won’t be able to attend this new campout, we will maintain a Troop credit for you.

Personal Management – We will begin the Personal Management Merit Badge on Monday, May 3rd during the Troop meeting. Ms. Anna Greene will be the counselor. Please sign up on the blackboard.

Knot Tying – Remember to bring your rope to the Troop Meeting.

Troop Meetings
Monday, April 26th
Knot Tying
Meal Planning for Campout
Rank Advancement
Monday, May 3rd
Campout Recovery
Knot Tying
Personal Management Merit Badge
Rank Advancement

Upcoming Activities
Wilderness and Remote First Aid – Boy Scout High Adventure requires that at least one person attending be certified in this type of first aid. A course is being offered on May 15-16 at Camp Sylvia Stapley, a Girl Scout Camp near Stillwater. Cost is $60. Class size will be limited to 20 participants. Certification is good for two years. If interested, please see me or register with Melanie Armstrong at the following e:Mail address:

mgarmstrong@brightok.net


WRSR Workday – This is our annual campout that prepares WRSR for summer camp. It will begin Friday evening and end Saturday afternoon. The cost of this campout is free to all that participate. The permission slip is on our website on the main page as well as in the Camping/Info Forms page.

Summer Camp – Never too early to be thinking about Summer Camp. We have our reservation in for the second week, which is June 13 – 19. First Year Scouts need this camp, attending the Eagle Quest activities. Older Scouts will have the opportunity to select from the array of offered merit badges.
Justin Jones has volunteered to be the lead adult for the week. Other adults that will be attending throughout the week include: David Cross, Kenny Quigley and Kevin Gragg.

Summer Canoeing – We will again take a number of our summer meetings out to the lake with our canoes. Great opportunity to work on our canoe skills and the merit badge.

Looking Forward – During our last Troop Meeting we talked about putting together an adventure plan that looks forward a few years. Some thoughts include: Tres Ritos in 2011, Boundary Waters in 2012 and Philmont in 2013. More ideas are sought that will be fun and inspire.