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You can now click on the picture and it will take you directly to the photo album. Historian report coming soon.
Check out our recent Court of Honor!
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We have some more great pictures from summer camp...check them out!
Due to the cancellation of the canoe campout, the Blackbourns were gracious enough to host a pool party. From the looks of it, the boys had a great time! We all thank you!
“The best progress is made in those Troops where power and responsibility are really put into the hands of the Patrol Leaders.” ~Baden-Powell
This is real decision making power. And it's not just Patrol Leaders. All of the troop leadership positions have a hand in making the Troop run. As a troop leader you will: Plan and run troop meetings, pick troop outings, where to camp, what to do, plan advancement opportunities for all troop members, select High-Adventure programs, determine troop policy, help other Scouts along the trail to Eagle, and more.
Leading the way….
Senior Patrol Leader (SPL): Zach W.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL): Alek B.
Wolverine Patrol Leader (PL): Evan C.
Asst. Wolverine Patrol Leader (APL): Eric A.
King Cobra Patrol Leader (PL): Todd N.
Asst. King Cobra Patrol Leader (PL): Josh G.
Quartermasters: Eric A. and Josh G.
Historian: Josh D.
Librarian: Seth B.
Scribe: Harry M.
Order of the Arrow Rep. (OA Rep.): Pat S.
Troop Guide: Adam M.
Leadership positions begin Sept 1st!
Check out the photos from the Fly-in Breakfast. Our loyal scouts and leaders gave up their Saturday to help out and earn service hours (even though they didn't need any). Thanks, guys!
Summer Camp 2007
On Wednesday the parents and family came up for family night and attended the Tapping out ceremony. Evan C. and Eric A. were tapped out for OA. There was a great ceremony with Indian dancers.
At the end of the week when we had packed up, we were chosen to receive the Gilwell Staff Award but unfortunately there was a typo on the “Canyon Camp” on the staff. The Gilwell Staff award is given to the troop that behaved well all week and is given by the Canyon Camp staff. Good progress was made in advancement by the scouts. A good week was had by all.
Awards- Camp Games- Held Friday Night- Awarded Saturday Morning
Troop 85- Gilwell Staff
Thank you to our scout volunteers and leader who helped out at the pancake breakfast on Thursday and Friday. Those who unselfishly gave up their time and talent were:
Erik K.
Steve B.
Derek F.
Josh D.
Mike C.
Alex S.
Wes D.
Todd N.
Jacob A.
Eric A.
Evan C.
Summer Camp Packing List, Weekend Camp Packing List and New Scout Parent Information links have been added to the LINKS page. We hope you find this useful.
Check out today's activity!
Thank you to all who participated in the Memorial Day Parade.
May 20-23, 2007
After biking, we stopped and made pizza for supper. Everyone cooked their own. It was really good. That evening we fished in the canal. On Sunday, we woke up and had a sugary breakfast of cereal bars and donuts. After that we packed up and went home.
Leaders/Parents: Dave F., Greg W., Robert M., Jason N., Robin C.
Scouts: Todd N., Alek B., Zach W., Derek F., Evan C., Josh D., Harry M., Michael R., Seth B.
Erik K.
Historian
Tri-County Gun Club
Polo, IL
Friday night we set up our tents for camp. We really didn’t do anything except throw clay birds at each other. For cracker barrel we had meat and crackers.
On Saturday, we shot guns. Supper consisted of pot roast cooked in a Dutch oven over a fire. It was cooked by the Cobra Patrol. Later that evening we sat by the fire and ate cherry pie. The weather was cloudy with no rain.
Sunday, we got up and ate breakfast which consisted of breakfast bars, OJ, and pop tarts. Other than that, we just packed up and went home.
Scouts: Eric A, Jacob A., Alek B., John B., Chance C., Josh G., Killian L., John M., Adam M., Alex M., Todd N., Andy P., Zach W.
Leaders: Dave F., Greg W.
Erik K.
Historian
Friday night we set up the tents, and had cracker barrel which consisted of cookies. We also searched for fire wood.
Saturday breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs, orange juice and sausage. Pat, Alex, and Josh went for a jolly good run to White Pines Park and back. Dave gave everyone a review of our knots before they built the monkey bridge. While we did that, the new scouts got some of their stuff signed off for first class.
We tested the monkey bridge. Then we had an egg toss. Lunch was cold cuts, orange juice, and milk. We also went for a hike.
Sunday, we packed up, ate breakfast of cinnamon rolls, pop tarts, and granola bars then we headed for home.
Scouts: Eric A., John B., Evan C., Mike C., Josh D., Joshua G., Kylian L., Johnathan M., Alex M., Andy P., Alex S., Pat S., Mike T., Zach W.
Leaders: Dave F., Greg W., Jim P., Dave L.
Eric K.
Troop Historian
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