[Troop139] Camping Trip Summary and Troop Notes - 20140913

[J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT]

Hi Folks!
Just wanted to let you know that this weekend was just AWESOME for our
Troop!

 

We fearlessly went out camping with a CORRECT forecast for RAIN that
included a PLAN to have an OUTDOOR Court of Honor/Pot Luck Supper with
PARENTS and other FAMILY MEMBERS who expect to be ENTERTAINED and FED while
remaining DRY!

 

We not only accomplished that goal, but also camped comfortably in 45 degree
weather, make a really nice fire and HIKED TEN MILES!  For several of our
Scouts and one dad this was their first campout, or their first campout
other than summer camp, so we had some LEARNING EXPERIENCES!   :)  We will
address proper packing in a meeting in two weeks and the parents will be
welcome to attend!  :)  

 

What was charming was that the boys got along very well and executed a huge
wood gathering exercise which allowed them to meet the needs of our Troop,
but they also left a "courtesy pile" of wood under an overhang that equaled
the wood the Troop consumed.  When another Troop or Pack comes to camp
during a subsequent weekend they will have a dry pile of wood to get them
started and possibly through their trip.  Let's hope that they gather wood
for those behind them!  

 

I would like to thank the Scouts for making this trip a pleasure and for the
parents for their food, logisitical support and fellowship this weekend.

 

See you on Tuesday for the Order of the Arrow Elections.  Don't forget.meet
in the garage area by 7:00 because of the Carnival and we will move indoors
for the actual election.

 

Scouts are also welcome to donate an hour of their time any day of the
Carnival starting at 6:00 PM (Saturday 3:00 PM).

 

Yours in Scouting!

Gordon Beattie

201.314.6964