To all scouts,
Make sure to pack your pack completely as though you were going on a backpacking trip ( in preparation of our backpacking trip this October) and bring them to this Monday’s meeting (Sept. 28). We will be weighing packs on scales and be talking about other backpacking topics important for you to succeed.
We will also have our annual dodge ball game, in which we did not do at our last election. An undershirt would be helpful to avoid wearing your class A during the game.
Thanks again,
Alvin Nugroho
Troop 8 SPL
By Connor, Troop 8 Scribe
At the Patrol Leader’s Council for September, one of things we discussed was Troop 8’s previous campout, a skills trip to Belk Scout Camp. One of the highlights of the experience was the attendance: Only 19 boys came. That might not sound like fun, but many said that it was the best trip they had ever attended. The main reason why was the emphasis of the patrol method. The patrol method is when patrols have separate campsites, cook together, a full duty roster is posted, and other ways to have a better camping experience. It was mentioned at the PLC that we should continue doing this at other campouts.
We woke up on Saturday, cooked breakfast, and participated in scout skills activities in the morning, Then, the adults gave each patrol ingredients for Beanie Weenies, and each separate patrol cooked them. In the afternoon, the new scouts were instructed on knife and knife sharpening skills, the middle and older scouts just chilled out, and we all shot archery. Then, we cooked for the adults and ourselves. Also, on Saturday night, the entire troop played Capture the Flag in the big field!
We also discussed was the necessity for communication on the subject of meals, bringing important gear, like water bottles, and selecting a campsite. Troop 8 should continue good cooking, the method of adults providing (not cooking) the food for lunch, and the patrol method.
From October 9-11, the camping trip will be backpacking. Yay! At the PLC, the possible place that will be going was announced. It is a loop on the Appalachian Trail called Mt. Rogers. It seems like a good place to go except for the length: it’s 17 miles long. Given the spots of conveniently placed shelters there would be either a 7½-mile option for the younger scouts and a 10-mile trek for the older scouts or a 3½ mile option for the younger scouts and a 14-mile trek for the older scouts. It was also noted that this is all on easy terrain. Mr. Nelson said he could also look at other places. The PLC has not officially decided one place for the October camping trip. The Patrol leaders talked about the trip for a long time at the meeting. The main instruction for the next couple of weeks will be themed around backpacking.
Woodwork Merit Badge
Sessions will be offered at the Jackson Park Ministries Woodshop by Jim Emery of Troop 80 and the
Charlotte Woodworkers Association
Saturday November 10 & 24, 2009
8:30 until Noon, with open shop after that until 4:00 PM
4001 Sentry Post Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208
(Cross Street: West Blvd. & Billy Graham)
Map: http://www.jacksonpark.org/campus_map.htm
(If you hang around after Noon, BYOL. Microwave, refrigerator, and drinks available)
As with ANY merit badge, please read the merit badge pamphlet before coming to the session.
Cost for the session is Free.
Material costs (depending on your project) will be up to you.
Registration (limit 20):
Contact Jim Emery @ 704-504-1321
or
Email: jime@jacksonpark.org
Please bring the completed permission slip this coming Tuesday to be ready to go.
Get Permission slip
https://www.scouttrack.com/servlet/ScoutTrack/GetBBItem.html?bid=BB36842“>
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Hello Scouts,
Just a quick note as to the dates for the 2010 week of summer camp at Camp Raven Knob. Troop 8 will be at Raven Knob the week of June 27th to July 3rd.
This is a week earlier than normal.
Be Prepared