Boy Scout Troop 386 http://troop386.org Edmond, Oklahoma USA Thu, 03 May 2012 04:23:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 April Campout http://troop386.org/2012/05/april-campout/ http://troop386.org/2012/05/april-campout/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 16:35:55 +0000 Scout Webmaster http://troop386.org/?p=563 [...]]]> hammock brenner-to-the-rescue jesse-climbing blake-hammock The campout this past weekend was a lot of fun.(Even though our campsite didn’t look like it had been mowed in forever). On Saturday we did a lot of different and fun activities on Jamboree Hill, there was first aid, water testing, shelter building, fire making, geo caching, etc. Each troop had to to do a service project around thier campsite. Ours was picking up a lot of brush and cutting down a tree to clear a path so the cars could turn around on the road. we also had OA call out for all of the boys who have showed great camping experience. If you did not get a chance to come, you really missed out. Hope I get to see you at the next one.

]]> http://troop386.org/2012/05/april-campout/feed/ 0 Seven Scouts Called Out for the Order of the Arrow http://troop386.org/2012/04/seven-scouts-called-out-for-the-order-of-the-arrow/ http://troop386.org/2012/04/seven-scouts-called-out-for-the-order-of-the-arrow/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:01:18 +0000 jdavey http://troop386.org/?p=554 [...]]]> 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!

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]]> http://troop386.org/2012/03/troop-celebrates-five-new-eagles/feed/ 0 New Boy Campout a Success! http://troop386.org/2012/03/new-boy-campout-a-success/ http://troop386.org/2012/03/new-boy-campout-a-success/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:00:28 +0000 jdavey http://troop386.org/?p=533 [...]]]> 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!

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Our Venture patrol pulled off a narrow victory at the annual Iron Chef Edmond Competition. This year, each team was given about a 90 minute warning about what “secret ingredients” they had to incorporate into their meal.  The secret ingredients were: Tilapia, fresh rosemary, zucchini, bananas, and an orange. The judges were impressed by the creativity and outstanding flavor in the dishes prepared.  All patrols put forth an excellent meal.

The Venture patrol’s winning plate included a Tilapia fish taco with zucchini slaw, rosemary grilled new red potatoes, grilled zucchini and squash, and for dessert a banana-zucchini muffin with orange frosting.  Yummy!

]]> http://troop386.org/2012/02/venture-patrol-wins-iron-chef-edmond-competition/feed/ 0 New Leaders Selected http://troop386.org/2012/01/new-leaders-selected/ http://troop386.org/2012/01/new-leaders-selected/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:25:42 +0000 jdavey http://troop386.org/?p=522 [...]]]> 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

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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.

]]> http://troop386.org/2012/01/boys-survive-another-electronics-lock-in/feed/ 0 Trapper’s Rendezvous Sign-Up Now http://troop386.org/2011/12/trappers-rendezvous-sign-up-now/ http://troop386.org/2011/12/trappers-rendezvous-sign-up-now/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 23:43:49 +0000 jdavey http://troop386.org/?p=494 [...]]]> 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!

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This post was submitted by Carter.

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