SCOUTING SMOKE SIGNALS
Reservations are being taken for Cub Scout Resident Camp. The theme for Cub Resident Camp is Knights of the Roundtable. The Cub Day Camp theme is Wild West and will feature BB guns, archery, crafts, and FUN. Miami Cub Day Camp will take place at the Southwest Conservation Club, July 23-25, 8:30am to 4:30pm, and will cost $30, which includes a patch and shirt; bring a sack lunch. Applications have been sent to all Cub Scouts and leaders. We need parents to have fun, participate, and be leaders. Campership applications are available for Cub Camps.
SUMMER HOURS AT THE SCOUT SHOP
The Scout Shop will be open from 8am to 5pm (Monday thru Friday) and 9am to 1pm (Saturdays) until further notice.
TRAINING
New Leader Essentials, Cub Scout Leader Specific, and Boy Scout Troop Committee Training will be held on September 27, 2003 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. New Leader Essentials will be from 9am to 11am, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training will be held from 12noon to 4pm, and Boy Scout Troop Committee Training will be from 1pm to 4pm. October 11th training will include New Leader Essentials, Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, and Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training and will be held at Waynedale United Methodist Church at the corner of Church Street and Old Trail Road.
FAMILY CAMP – CAMP CHIEF LITTLE TURTLE – LABOR DAY WEEKEND – BE THERE
Come for the entire weekend and enjoy the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation, which provides Scouts and the community with 1,100 acres of lush natural wilderness. During Family Camp the Camp Staff Alumni Association will provide trained staff for waterfront, games and campfires. Activities include swimming (lifeguard on duty), boating, fishing, hiking, and games. Cost is $25 per family (on your honor) with check-in from 5pm to 8pm on 8/29/03 and checkout from 9am to 5pm on 8/30/03.
FALL ROUNDUPS
If your Pack, Troop, or Crew is interested in bringing in new Scouts, be sure to start planning for fall roundup. Also, Scouts should remember to invite a friend to join your Troop, Pack, or Crew and earn a Recruiter patch. There are two patches, one collectible and another worn on our uniform. A unit’s best recruiters are Scouts who are enthusiastic about Scouting and their troop’s recent adventures. Challenge the Scouts to invite their friends to join in the fun of Scouting.
NOTE FROM TROOP 44
We had a couple days of rain but plenty of good food. We all made it at Camp Chief Little Turtle Summer Camp, thanks to all the staff at camp. We attended the first week from June 15th thru June 21 – Troop 44
SUMMER HIKING SAFETY
Keep away from railroad tracks and railroad bridges.
Avoid hiking along major highways.
Walk on berm on left side of road facing traffic.
Wrap a white handkerchief or cloth around your upper arm or your leg nearest traffic.
Never hitch hike.
Prepare for treating bites and stings from mosquitoes, bees, chiggers, ticks, and snakes.
Wear a hat.
Wear sunscreen.
Wear sunglasses.
Have a clean dry pair of socks with you.
Carry Band-Aids, moleskin, and antiseptic for blisters.
Be aware of the dangers of lightning during sudden and unexpected thunderstorms.
Carry a poncho.
Take water with you – drink lots of water (if you’re thirsty it’s too late) – know in advance where you can replenish your water supply along the way.
Carry a compass and a map of the area – one is no good without the other.
Be Prepared – For Anything!
Carry a trash bag and pick up litter along the way.
Anyone wanting to join a Boy Scout Troop or participate in Scouting contact Associate Editor Ray McCune at 747-4535.
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