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Seven Scouts Called Out for the Order of the Arrow

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Apr 222012
 

Seven of our scouts were called out for the order of the Arrow at Saturday night’s District Camporee.  The boys selected were:

  • Niel Ash
  • Jarrett C.
  • Matt H.
  • Blake H.
  • James H.
  • Casey M.
  • Matt P.

Also Mr. Adkins was selected as an adult member of the OA.

The order of the Arrow is the BSA’s National Honor Scoiety.  To even be eligible, a scout must already be First Class rank or higher and have camped 15 nights on outings including one summer camp over the last two years.  That is not enough, though.  He then must be elected by his fellow scouts as representing the ideals of scouting by living the Scout Oath and Law.  More than half of his fellow scouts must agree that he is worthy to be elected.

The next step for all of these prospective OA members is to complete tehir ordeal.  This is a weekend event where the candidate learns some of the traditions of the order and commits to the principles of this brotherhood of cheerful service.  Once completing the ordeal,  our boys will be full members in the OA. This spring’s Ordeal will be held the weekend of May 18-20 at Camp Slippery Falls.  Follow this link to sign up now: http://www.lastfrontiercouncil.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=993815.

Congratulations to all of our new OA candidates!

 Posted by at 8:01 pm

Troop Celebrates Five New Eagles!

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Mar 112012
 

dscf3474 dscf3518 Today we celebrated the ultimate achievement in Scouting for five of our boys.  Daniel Griffin, Scott Hauge, Alex Mckitrick, Kyle Puckett, and Andrew Simpson held their Eagle Court of Honor.  We got to relive some of the many highlights of their scouting careers and then see them have their Eagle Award pinned on.  A highlight for me is always to have all Eagle Scouts who are present join our new Eagles in the Eagle Scout Oath.  We had about fifteen Eagles come up from the audience.  Quite impressive!  The whole event was a lot of fun and hopefully a great inspiration for some of the Life Scouts in the audience.  I know that each of them will continue to make us proud in their future endeavors.  Great job guys!

 Posted by at 7:37 pm

New Boy Campout a Success!

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Mar 042012
 

dscf3467_0 dscf3461_0dscf3456_0dscf3448_0dscf3469_0This weekend, we held our annual New Boy campout for the newest members of Troop 386 – Kellen, Matthew, and Jesse.  Troop Guides Alex and Freddie were in charge and did a great job of keeping all of that young energy focused.  The boys were able to accomplish quite a bit and had fun doing it.  They earned their Totem Chip and Fireman’s chit for starters.  After a day filled with accomplishment, we searched for a geocache in the park and practiced using our compasses in the process.  Kellen (eagle eyes) was the one who found the cache hidden in the stump.

The new scout dads got to see how things work in Boy Scouts.  They also learned that camping does not mean “roughing it” at least as far as meals are concerned.  The boys finished off the weekend with a breakfast of that perennial favorite, Monkey Bread.  I expect great things from these guys over the next year!

 Posted by at 8:00 pm

New Leaders Selected

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Jan 312012
 

Congratulations to Darren who was elected to be the SPL for the next six months.  It  was so close tonight that we had to hold a run off election. In addition, the following boys were selected as Patrol Leaders:

Blake H.

Nate G.

Conner M.

Travis B.

Darren then selected the rest of his cabinet to work with him.  This should be a great six months with all the fine young leaders stepping up to serve their troop:

ASPLs                      Aaron C., Daniel W.

Scribe                      Marcus

Webmasters            Brenner F., Matt P., James H.

Librarian                  Scotty C.

Troop Guides          Alex F., Fred T.

Trading Post           John A.

Service Projects      Jarrett C

Photographer          Matt A.

Quartermasters       Lior E., Casey M.

Chaplain’s Aide       Chris F.

LNT Trainer             Tyler S.

JASM                       Scott D.

Gamemaster            Nate A.

 

 

 

Darren selected the following boys

 Posted by at 9:25 pm

Boys Survive Another Electronics Lock-In

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Jan 282012
 

About 25 boys from the troop and a few visitors made it out for our annual Electronics Lock-In.  This is the one time a year that we forget about the great outdoors and veg out in front of the video games all night.  Before we started up the electronics, we spent a couple of hours in the Athletic Center swimming and playing basketball.

The pizza run at around midnight and fresh hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts at 6 am finished the night off perfectly.  Sorry parents for your grumpy boys.

 Posted by at 10:39 am

Trapper’s Rendezvous Sign-Up Now

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Dec 182011
 

We will be heading back to Trapper’s Rendezvous for our January campout in 2012.  This is a huge event – over 4000 people attend each year from all accross the central United States.  It is truly a unique and fun event.  We need to sign up and pay by Dec 31st so Monday’s meeting will be the only opportunity to sign up before this deadline.  After this, the cost goes up.

Go to this link for additional information:  http://www.quivira.org/Districts/White%20Buffalo/Trappers%20Rendezvous

Boys that have been to this in the past always want to go back again.  Don’t miss out on the fun!

 Posted by at 5:43 pm

Veteran’s Day Event a Success!

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Nov 112011
 
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Freedom is never free. Thank a veteran today for risking all for us.

Last night, Darren, Daniel, Aaron and Brenner opened up the Veteran’s Day Event with a sharp flag ceremony. About a hundred spectators were present for this patriotic ceremony. Our troop was well represented with about fwenty present. 

The most touching part of the ceremony was the reading of the names of 102 heroes from Oklahoma. I couldn’t keep from thinking about the life events they’ll never have – birthdays, marriage, birth of children and a million other little events. They have indeed sacrificed all for us. 

Thank a veteran today!

 Posted by at 7:19 am

Summer Camp 2012

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Sep 282011
 

We had a very successful 6-month Planning Meeting recently with about twenty boys in attendance.  There are lots of great campouts planned in the coming months.  Check out the calendar for details.

One of the tasks we accomplished at the meeting was to select a summer camp for 2012.  Chris F presented to the group his research of possible camps.  After  much discussion, the group elected to go to Camp Cedars.  The camp is located in the hilly woodlands along the South Platte River near Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska.  We went there five years ago and it was a great camp.  They have the best trained staff of any camp I have seen.  The first year scout program, called Kit Fox is outstanding.  They have a great climbing and COPE program and lots of merit badges.  The list of great features goes on.

Check out the Camp Cedars Guide (2011 edition) for more details.

 Posted by at 11:33 pm

Scoutmaster’s Corner

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Sep 262011
 

Welcome to the Scoutmaster’s Corner.  It is my pleasure to share some of my insight about Boy Scouts and about life issues in general with you. As scouts, we believe in some things that aren’t so popular these days.  Where others might “look out for number one,” a scout is looking for chances to help others.  A scout takes seriously his duty to God and country, to others, and finally to self. The twelve points of the scout law should make the cornerstone for how we live our lives.  Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, .  .  . and reverent. These we live by 24/7.

 Posted by at 11:54 pm

Sea Base 2011

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Mar 072010
 

Great news!  We hit it big in the lottery for 2011 Sea Base expeditions.  Our group decided it had two different activities to try for – Live Aboard SCUBA and Coral Reef Sailing.  Any scout who is 14 years old by September 1, 2011 is eligible.  You have to be certified to do the scuba.

Scuba is cool!

The scuba activity involves sailing around the Florida Keys for eight days and scuba diving at will.  Most crews are able to do 15 dives including two or three night dives.  While under way, we get to learn to sail a big sailing ship and fish.  We chose our week based in part on a special lobster season so hopefully we’ll be eating like kings! We depart July 23rd and return July 30th of 2011.

Coral Reef Sailing

At the time the divers are doing their thing, a second group will be sailing the keys on a 45 foot sailboat.  There will be ample oportunity to snorkel all the best reefs and to fish while under way.  Everyone should return as an expert sailor.  This trip is from July 22nd to July 28th.

Sign ups for both these trips will get serious at the end of the summer.  I can’t wait!

 Posted by at 4:35 pm
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