Thursday, September 27, 2007
TIME CHANGE FOR ROUNDTABLE MEETING
Roundtable is a great way to pick up information that is passed out for the next coming months. Since we've been missing people from the southern part of our district, the decision has been made to change the time of Roundtable to 7:30 pm. It will remain on the second Thursday of each month at the First Baptist Church, 200 E 1st Ave, Indianola. This will allow many Scouters and Order of the Arrow members from the southern most part of our district time to travel to Indianola.
Philmont in 2009
Imagine 214 square miles of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico --ideal backpacking country. Imagine taking part in programs about mountain men, gold miners, Indians. Imagine yourself rock climbing and rappelling, climbing a pole like a lumberjack, taking part in an archeology dig, panning for (and hopefully finding) gold, finding your way using a map and compass, climbing to 12,441 feet at the summit of Mt. Badly, climbing to that famous Philmont and Santa Fe Trial landmark - the Tooth of Time, or visiting Waite Phillips' luxurious summer home - the Villa Philmonte.
All this and more can be yours, don't miss it! Let's give our Scouts and Scouters, a chance to experience backpacking high adventure at Philmont in 2009! This is a great program for keeping the older Scouts interested.
We want to see how much interest there is in putting together a Bo-Qui group to go to Philmont in 2009. We would need both Scouts and Scouters. You could go as a troop/crew or as individuals.
We need to make our initial assessment of who is interested in going by the end of September.
Sign-up for the Internet random selection must be done during October and November.
See the reverse side for trip details
Let me know as soon as you can as to your interest, even if very tentative. If you would like to go on your own, I would be glad to help you with that too.
If you have any questions, or want more information, don't hesitate to contact me (your Bo-Qui Philmont Expedition Coordinator):
Don Sanning 515-288-0854 (H)
1343 Loomis Ave
Des Moines IA 50315-1866
dbsanning@mchsi.com
BO-QUI PHILMONT EXPEDITION FOR 2009
WHO CAN GO? Scouts must be 14 by January 1, 2009 (year of birth 1994 or prior), or have completed the eighth grade and be 13 by the time or our Philmont trek. Scouters need to be registered and 21 by the time we go. They can be mail or female. Size? Any size, large or small. Treks can be chosen to match the size and physical capabilities of those going.
DATES? When would it be most convenient for your Scouts and Scouters to go? We can request desired dates, but it will depend on dates available at the selection.
TRANSPORTATION? I anticipate we will again take Amtrak from Kansas City.
COST? For right now I would figure the expedition cost at about $975.00 (This covers the Philmont fee, Amtrak, bus from Raton train station to Philmont and trail expenses). The final fee will be depend on the train cost. This does not include any personal or unit equipment that might need to be purchased.
EQUIPMENT? Each person needs a sleeping bag they can backpack that is good down to about 40 degrees, a good pair of hiking boots, and a good pack (packs can be rented at Philmont). Most of the other equipment a Scout/Scouter should have.
Don't let the sun set on your opportunity to go; be there to enjoy the sun setting behind the Tooth of Time.
Stop imagining the possibilities - JUST DO IT!!!
All this and more can be yours, don't miss it! Let's give our Scouts and Scouters, a chance to experience backpacking high adventure at Philmont in 2009! This is a great program for keeping the older Scouts interested.
We want to see how much interest there is in putting together a Bo-Qui group to go to Philmont in 2009. We would need both Scouts and Scouters. You could go as a troop/crew or as individuals.
I would like you to talk to your Scouts and Scouters about going to Philmont.
We need to make our initial assessment of who is interested in going by the end of September.
Sign-up for the Internet random selection must be done during October and November.
See the reverse side for trip details
Let me know as soon as you can as to your interest, even if very tentative. If you would like to go on your own, I would be glad to help you with that too.
If you have any questions, or want more information, don't hesitate to contact me (your Bo-Qui Philmont Expedition Coordinator):
Don Sanning 515-288-0854 (H)
1343 Loomis Ave
Des Moines IA 50315-1866
dbsanning@mchsi.com
BO-QUI PHILMONT EXPEDITION FOR 2009
WHO CAN GO? Scouts must be 14 by January 1, 2009 (year of birth 1994 or prior), or have completed the eighth grade and be 13 by the time or our Philmont trek. Scouters need to be registered and 21 by the time we go. They can be mail or female. Size? Any size, large or small. Treks can be chosen to match the size and physical capabilities of those going.
DATES? When would it be most convenient for your Scouts and Scouters to go? We can request desired dates, but it will depend on dates available at the selection.
TRANSPORTATION? I anticipate we will again take Amtrak from Kansas City.
COST? For right now I would figure the expedition cost at about $975.00 (This covers the Philmont fee, Amtrak, bus from Raton train station to Philmont and trail expenses). The final fee will be depend on the train cost. This does not include any personal or unit equipment that might need to be purchased.
EQUIPMENT? Each person needs a sleeping bag they can backpack that is good down to about 40 degrees, a good pair of hiking boots, and a good pack (packs can be rented at Philmont). Most of the other equipment a Scout/Scouter should have.
Don't let the sun set on your opportunity to go; be there to enjoy the sun setting behind the Tooth of Time.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Cub Scout Challenge registration deadline
Cub Scout Challenge
October 6, 2007
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Attention Cubmasters:
The deadline for registration is Friday, September 28, 2007. It is important to get your Cub Scouts registered so they have enough supplies for the Cub Scout Challenge event. Contact the Scout Office with your numbers.
Attention Scoutmasters:
We are still in need of Boy Scout Troops to help out with the Cub Scout Challenge event. Remember this is a way to have the Cub Scout see there is more to scouting when they bridge over from Cub Scout. Contact Chuck Jones (515) 710-4221 for more details.
October 6, 2007
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Attention Cubmasters:
The deadline for registration is Friday, September 28, 2007. It is important to get your Cub Scouts registered so they have enough supplies for the Cub Scout Challenge event. Contact the Scout Office with your numbers.
Attention Scoutmasters:
We are still in need of Boy Scout Troops to help out with the Cub Scout Challenge event. Remember this is a way to have the Cub Scout see there is more to scouting when they bridge over from Cub Scout. Contact Chuck Jones (515) 710-4221 for more details.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Cub Scout Challenge
Cub Scout Challenge
October 6, 2007
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Plan to attend this full day of fun with your den or with the family up at Camp Mitigwa near Boone, Iowa. Price is $5.00 for all Scouts and siblings age 6 and older. Adults free.
Registration deadline is September 28, 2007. Make sure you make reservations for this fun day with your children. Contact your Cubmaster to get your reservations in as a Pack. The reservation is to make sure that they have enough supplies for each child.
Walk-in's are also welcome, but they would like you to make reservations.
Come and have fun.
October 6, 2007
Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Plan to attend this full day of fun with your den or with the family up at Camp Mitigwa near Boone, Iowa. Price is $5.00 for all Scouts and siblings age 6 and older. Adults free.
Registration deadline is September 28, 2007. Make sure you make reservations for this fun day with your children. Contact your Cubmaster to get your reservations in as a Pack. The reservation is to make sure that they have enough supplies for each child.
Walk-in's are also welcome, but they would like you to make reservations.
Come and have fun.
2007 Fall Camporee
2007 Fall Camporee will be sponsored by Troop 30 and Troop 301. Camporee will be September 21-23, 2007 at Norwalk Soccer Complex. See forms for sign up sheets.
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