Venture Crew BillS on 22 Dec 2008
Over 190 youth from 18 high schools gathered at Tuolumne River Park in Stanislaus County on Nov. 15 for a service project. After four hours of intense work the youth had planted 20,000 grass plugs as well as shrubs and trees. “Every year we break a record,” says Luis Jimenez, Outreach Executive for the Greater [...]
Scouts In The News BillS on 22 Dec 2008
Scout earns kudos for rescuing Pinckney driver Woman’s car had plunged into icy water last winter Friday, December 19, 2008 BY LEANNE SMITH The Livingston Community News Nathan Hinkle is no stranger to the Boy Scout oath. Thankfully to Pinckney’s Suzanne Gordon, the parts about “doing his best, helping others at all times and keeping [...]
Camping Info and Question & Answers BillS on 20 Dec 2008
Chicken Stew And Dumplings With Video via Trail Cooking & The Outdoors by Sarah on 12/15/08 This is a classic from the old blog. It is archived in the Trailcooking pages. Being that winter is nearly here, this one pot meal is perfect for cold evenings on the trail! To watch the video in HD [...]
Camping Info BillS on 19 Dec 2008
In a search for an ever lighter backpacking knife, I ran across this beast: Weighing in at a whopping 2 lbs, and retailing for a princely $1400, this knife has every attachment ever conceived – a total of 87 blades and 141 functions! Some of my favorites include: Magnetized recessed bit holder, Chain rivet setter, [...]
Question & Answers BillS on 18 Dec 2008
So what’s with the Buffalo? via The Scoutmaster Minute by tbirdironchef@gmail.com (Jerry) on 12/13/08 A week or so ago, I was asked to participate in a “Trivia Contest”. This was a unique contest as it was to be part of a Scouting Podcast called The Leaders Campfire, hosted by Cubmaster Chris and his sidekick Scoutmaster [...]
Scouts In The News BillS on 17 Dec 2008
Jack Sinclair, a 15 year-old Scout from Australia is planning to ride across Australia to raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters Australia. Jack and his Dad plan to make the 2800-mile trip, from Perth to Surfers Paradise, in 30 days, starting September 11, 2008. Jack says he was inspired to do the ride [...]
Camping Info BillS on 17 Dec 2008
Teaching Scout about the COLD from The Scoutmaster Minute by tbirdironchef@gmail.com (Jerry) We are in the Cold Season and its time to dust off the snow shoes and pull out the poly pro underwear… get out there and go camping. There is nothing more exhilarating than challenging yourself in a harsh environment. Crisp clean vistas, [...]
Troop Information BillS on 16 Dec 2008
The Troop 23 Parent’s Night and Christmas Party will be on Monday December 22nd at 7pm Share on Facebook
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Troop Information BillS on 13 Dec 2008
Announcing a Terrific Opportunity for Scouting Youth A Scout Is … has set up an essay contest that hopes to encourage scouts to look at their own lives and those of their fellow scouts. The essays focus on the living of the Scout Law and living Lives of Service. The essay contest was started as [...]