What Are The "Ten Essentials"?
The scouting Ten Essentials are those items that every scout should pack when camping or hiking. Keep in mind that weight does matter and anything other than your ten essential items is considered 'extras' and can weigh one down on a long hike. Pack based on the season and really consider what you need have and what you want to have.
​Tim Bell's Eagle Project
Continued from home page-
Several months of planning
finally came together on June 25
where the flag poles were
installed and the project became
reality. Tim has made the
department's first custom flag
featuring their seal and red line against a black background. Soon it will fly high overhead advocating to all who see it that pride lives in this station.
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This project was one of the final requirements for Tim to earn his Eagle rank and follow in the footsteps of the many before him that rose to the top of society and, eventually, touched the hand of greatness.
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TROOP NEWS
Father and Son Trek Up North
Troop Leader, Jon Petry, and his son, Jacob, embarked on a challenging journey in Minnesota that relives the old fur trade routes of the 'Vouageurs Brigade'. The week-long trek included hiking, canoeing and camping along the trails and portages. When asked about the trip, Jon said, "it was beautiful and exactly as it was many years ago when I was there". Jacob, a.k.a. 'DP', was injured early in the trip when he slipped on a rock that lacerated his leg. Luckily, their guide was a medic and was able to staple the wound closed. Jacob completed the trails, though wounded, with his dad at his side. What a week of memories!
1. A pocketknife or multitool can be handy in a wide variety of situations. It’s useful for tasks as large as building an emergency shelter or lighting a campfire with poor fuel, or as small as repairing a damaged backpack. Keep you knife sharp and clean, and don’t forget to first earn your Whittling Chip (for older Cub Scouts) or Totin’ Chip (for Boy Scouts).
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2. A first-aid kit can be a lifesaver. Literally. A few items will allow you to treat scratches, blisters and other minor injuries. They should also allow you to provide initial care while waiting for help for more serious injuries.
3. Bring extra clothing to match the weather. Multiple layers are better than a single massive jacket, because layered clothing is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures.
4. Rain gear is very important. Rain can come in a hurry, and getting your clothes drenched is more than just uncomfortable, it can lead to hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition.
5. A flashlight, headlamp or a rugged penlight is important for finding your way in the dark. Bring extra batteries, too.
6. Trail food is good for maintaining your energy. Bring more than you think you’ll need in case you get stuck (or lost) in the woods.
7. Water can prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Use a lightweight, unbreakable container with a secure lid.
8. Matches and/or a fire starter may be used to light fires for heat, or for signaling for help. Store matches or lighters in resealable plastic bags.
9. Sun protection might include sunblock, sunglasses, lip balm and a wide-brimmed hat.
10. A map and compass are probably the most important tools you can carry in case you get lost.
Cameron Boone Completes
Eagle Project
Pattie Boone
Cameron Boone, a Life Scout in our Troop completed his Eagle Project today when he delivered a new scoreboard to Broad Creek Middle School. He is pictured here with Ms Weinhold, Principal, Ms Krohn Assistant Principal, Coach Martin and Coach Ford. Congratulations Cameron!!
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
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Order Of The Arrow
For more than 90 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.
