Posted by Scoutmaster on August 1, 2011 at 9:06 pm
We were wet. Then we dried out now we’re wet again. The rain stopped just in time for the Cherokee play to start.
I got a few comments about the boys not smiling. Smiling is only permitted every three hours on even numbered days.
Actually, they are just listening or studying intently.
Sam B.’s malaria is getting better since we began seeing the Cherokee medicine man here in NC.
We lost Mr. Brad. Well, some say it was intentional, but I’m not sure. We last saw him tied to a tree north of out camp.
These pictures are of us at Mingus Mill, the Indian village, and the play.
Posted by Scoutmaster on July 31, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Tater cooked him until he was red and dead, then ate every bite!
Now everyone is looking for them.
Posted by Scoutmaster on July 30, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Well here we are on day four. We survived the night at Rabun Beach even though we have no cell phone service. The campsite is beautiful, and the swimming area is just as nice as it was three years ago.
We found most of Jason’s fingers. The guy in the trailer next to our tent site sewed them back on and says two or three might be ok. He’s not a doctor but he did charge as much a one would have charged.
The police came and got Mr. DeMildt. Something about holding up a feed store.
Here are some pictures of us at Foxfire this morning.
Posted by Scoutmaster on July 28, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Today we spent the day at Robins Air Force Base. Every one of the boys seemed to be very happy to be here. Eating mess food has certainly changed over the years.
We had some very interesting tours, and every boy now has the aviation merit badge.
Matthew got a blister and broke his glasses. Nathaniel lost his stuff. Poppy got lost with half of the troop in the woods. I have chiggers. Dakota lost most of his hair.
More tomorrow if we survive the night.
Posted by Scoutmaster on February 22, 2011 at 12:41 am
The camp-outs and activities planned are as follows:
1. Blue and Gold Banquet 6:00 PM February 28.
2. Garage Sale fund raiser March 4 & 5.
3. Family camp out and Scout Sabbath March 11, 12 & 13 at Glenwood Church grounds. We will be attending early service (8:30) at Glenwood Presbyterian Church and presenting colors at the later service. We will be serving “taste of camp” prepared foods to the members of the church following the late service, about noon.
4. We will be presenting skits, story telling, patch trading, and our musical instruments at the 125 anniversary of Glenwood Presbyterian Church on Friday March 18 in the evening. You may want to attend Saturday evening, March 19 to hear Mr. DeLand give the history of Glenwood after dinner.
5. CJ Long’s Eagle Court of Honor, is planned for March 19 at 1:00 PM at the Eckhardt’s property. Anyone wishing to go to the above dinner will have time to attend both as the Court of Honor will end before those activities start.
6. Camp Winona Camp Out and service project – MANDATORY- April 1, 2 & 3, Camp Winona DeLeon Springs.
7. Tuscarora District Camp-O-Ree April 15, 16 & 17.
Posted by Scoutmaster on at 12:32 am
Schedule:
7/27 Early AM Leave from Mr. Eckhardt’s house – Try to have gear there afternoon 7/26/11
7/27 Arrive Warner Robbins AFB Georgia camp on base 7/27/11 and 7/28/11
7/28 Aviation Merit Badge instructed by Air Force Personnel – tour of Aviation Museum
7/29 Leave for Rabun Beach, Georgia, camp at state park campground 7/29/11 and 7/30/11
7/30 Tour Foxfire and hike Tallulah Gorge
7/31 Leave for Smokemont Campground, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, camp 7/31/11 and 8/1/11
8/01 Visit Cherokee Reservation and see show “Unto These Hills”
8/02 Leave for Cades Cove Campground, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, camp 8/2/11 and 8/3/11
8/03 Bike Cades Cove Loop and river rafting or tubing as water height allows.
8/04 Leave early for Eagle’s Nest Campground, Pigeon Forge, TN to camp and visit Dollywood for the day – dinner included
8/05 Leave early for Charleston to camp on Yorktown aircraft carrier at Patriot’s Point 8/5/11 and 8/6/11 all meals Saturday and Breadfast Sunday included
8/05 Check in and see movie “Tora, Tora, Tora”
8/06 Tour Harbor, either Fort Sumpter or work on Oceanography merit badge, tour old Charleston, see movie “Fight Lady”
8/07 Leave for home after breakfast on ship, arrive home sometime Sunday evening.
Estimated cost, depending on number of vehicles needed and fuel cost when we go – $400.00
Conditions for attending this fabulous trip with life-time memories. Points will be awarded for complying with each condition:
1. Half of the cost ($200.00) must be paid to Mr. Eckhardt by May 23 May 16. If you do not pay the first half and commit by that date it is likely that you will not be able to go. If you commit to go and pay the half deposit and later decide not to go, you will not get it all back because we will be paying for many of the locations and excursions on May 24. The balance must be paid to Mr. Eckhardt by July 11 June 27. If camperships become available, no more than half of the cost will be awarded and that will be on the basis of points earned.
2. Attendance – Scouts wishing to go must attend over half of the meetings between February 14th and the day we leave. Boys must attend two of the three campouts planned for this spring with the Camp Winona week end being manditory because it is a troop service project. There may be another camp out after Easter with the date to be determined to do service for Blue Springs Park. It will be one of the optional ones but remember: if interest becomes greater than our seating capacity the first oportunity will go to scouts with the most points. Boys must take part in fund raisers and work to earn money for camping.
3. Scout Spirit – Scouts wanting to go will wear uniforms, sometimes class A and sometemes activity uniforms, to all scout functions and participate in troop and patrol activities.
4. Obedience – We do not want to have to look for missing boys in crouds of thousands so the campouts before the trip will be testing grounds. Boys are expected to do exactly what the adult and senior boy leaders tell them to do when told. Questions can be asked of leaders afterwards at meetings or campfires.
5. The troop will have church services at all camp outs that include a Sunday, they will be boy-run and planned with adult approval for content. Atttendance is required but allowance will be made for active participation based upon scouts’ maturity and personality. Our service will not offend any Christian.
Posted by Scoutmaster on January 17, 2011 at 10:25 am
Hi scouts and families. The bike trip is canceled for today because of the thunderstorms that are on the way. There will be no meetings tonight. See you next week!
SMTE
Posted by Scoutmaster on January 12, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Hi Scouts! Don’t forget that the Monday January 17th, 2011 meetings for all Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be held at 10:00 AM at Lake Beresford Park, not in the evening at the church. Bring your bike, skates, skateboard, etc., and a lunch. See you there!
Click here for a map!
See you there!
SMTE
Posted by Scoutmaster on July 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Don’t forget that there will be no meetings on the 5th of July.
Posted by Scoutmaster on June 16, 2010 at 11:10 am
Scouts, I have compiled a list of items you will want to bring to camp with you. There is a ton of information about camp in the Leader’s Guide as well.
Do not forget your medical form. This can be found on pages 62-64 in the Leader’s Guide or through the links on our website.
We must discuss whether or not we want to go on Big Stump, which will involve bringing throw-away clothes. We will also be discussing other troop-time activities at the next meeting. Do you want to have any input? Good. Be there. Read the rest of the article »
