Troop News - 2006

SCOUT JOURNAL                BY: TYLER CRUME                

 Last Friday through Sunday, the boys of Boy Scout Troop 19 went camping at the historical Spokane House. They learned how to lash together poles with rope using four different types of lashings. Those were the square, diagonal, shear and tripod lashings. After that, the boys competed to see who could lash the fastest in teams of two. The winners were Kyle Evans and Tyler Crume with a time of 4:41.

At 10:00 Am Sunday morning, a court of honor was held. A court of honor is just another name for an award ceremony. The boy who earned the most merit badges over the summer was Rand Tucker. Attendants: Kevin McMillen, Michael and Ryan Rojeski, Trey and Cameron Martin, Tyler Zoesch, Ben Dring, Keith and Rand Tucker, Kyle Evans, Tyler Crume, Connor Coates, Webelo Scout Joe, The fathers that stayed to help were Mr. Stuchell, Mr. Needham, Mr. Coates, Mr. Dring & Mr. McMillen.

Scout leadership positions have been established for 2006/2007. They are as follows:

Cameron Martin - Senior Patrol Leader

Brandon Crume - Junior Assistance Patrol Leader

J.R. Snodgrass - Junior Assistance Patrol Leader

Trey Martin - Patrol Leader

Ryan Rojeski - Patrol Leader

Austin Stuchell - Troop Guide

C.J. Needham - Quartermaster

Bryan Roberson - Den Chief

Tyler Crume -Troop Historian

Kevin McMillen - Librarian

Connor Coates - Scribe

The Boy Scout Popcorn Sales Drive begins this Saturday, September 30th. The boys officially can begin to go door to door & accept orders on that date. Please use the order form provided to fill-out the appropriate information, if you do not have a copy please contact me to obtain. Completed forms are due back to me on Monday, October 30th. Popcorn will arrive for delivery on Friday, November 17th. Please contact me to arrange pick-up in advance.

On Monday, December 4th all money must be turned in to Mr. Needham. Fifty of each scouts profits will be applied to each of their individual Camp Easton fee for 2007 summer camp. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

As of 9-25-06 the Troop has $751.19 in the bank account.

Congratulations to all of the Scouts & Parents for their hard work & dedication. 113 Merit Badges were earned by the boys over the summer months.

 KEY TOPICS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

The Camp Easton campout is scheduled for October 13th, 14th & 15th. We will focus on camp site improvement of the adopted Troop 19 camp site. Scouts & their Fathers are welcome to attend & assist. We will be working on the proper elements required during campsite inspections to insure Troop 19 will obtain awards at upcoming Boy Scout functions.

Scuba Diving certification is being discussed as a possible program at Camp Easton in 2007. Scouts must be a minimum of 14 years of age to participate. Fee will be based on the number of participants. A commitment will need to be made by February 2007. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain certification & have a fun week learning to scuba dive. Please contact Mr. Stuchell for details. We will be working over the coming month to coordinate our Merit Badge Counseling for the upcoming year. Please give thought to any merit badges you would like the Troop to focus on or if you would be willing to volunteer to assist.

We will be working on the Citizenship of the Nation Merit Badge over the coming weeks. Please be sure to bring the preliminary draft of your letter that you are planning to send to your Representative or Senator to the next meeting on Monday, October 2nd. Thank you to Mr. Dinsmore for providing your assistance as Merit Badge Counselor for this project. Claire Snodgrass will be working on Citizenship of the Community with the younger scouts.

1. What are the two stars on the scout badge symbolize?

2. What does the scroll on the scout badge symbolize?

3. What does the knot on the scout badge symbolize?

4. What does the three points of the trefoil on the scout badge symbolize?

5. What does the eagle & shield on the scout badge symbolize?