Scout Sunday fell on February 6 in 2000. Troop 285 observed this by attending a special service at Sombra Del Monte Christian Church in which we played a large part. The highlights of the service were the Eagle Awards ceremonies for Danny and Tom Maguire, Eagles 151 and 152 from Troop 285. For the first time in our troop's history, brothers were awarded Eagle ranks on the same day!

Here's a photo collection from the service and the Eagle ceremony.

Warren Taylor receiving the Troop's charter from Reverend Daniel ...	Service awards from the Elks Lodge presented to Danny and Tom for participating in Flag Day ceremonies at Lodge headquarters.
Danny and Tom taking the Eagle oath, with their father, Bob, and mother, Rita. Scoutmaster Rick Mondick adminstering the oath.	Twin cakes for the two Eagles.

Following the service, Troop 285 proudly displayed seven Scouting skills for the church members and parents to review. The top displays won awards -

First Place (tie) - Staff and Wolverines
Second Place - Grizzlies
Third Place - Scorpions

Staff Patrol with a Backpacking skills display. From left: Steve R., Andre M., and James W.	Badgers Patrol with Map and Compass work. Justin M., John F., and Caleb K. discussing maps with Curtis H., with only his back visible.
Scorpions demonstrating cooking skills with their famous biscuit-dough doughnuts. Nick H., Josh W., Joel G., Dutch B., and Jason G.	Wolverines wrapping up First Aid. Mike M., Robert T. (from back), Daniel K. (in litter), Nate D., Donnie C., and Kyle B., with Mrs. K.
Grizzlies displaying Pioneering and Knot-Tieing skills. James H., John H., and Erik M.	The complete set of Troop 285's exhibits, and several visitors, too.
Ship 14 also put up a nice display!	The Ship's boats were docked at the curb outside.

On February 4 and 5, Troop 285 gave of their time on behalf of our charter organization, Sombra Del Monte Christian Church. As well as having some fun and enjoying ice cream treats and sodas, we got in three 3-hour shifts of good work fixing and cleaning up for our sponsors. Here's a list of some of the jobs we tackled:

Stripping and waxing the gymnasium floor
Sanding and varnishing the oak floors of Lohman Hall
Repairing dings and repainting the ceiling tile in the building
Painting walls and trim in the gymnasium
Raking and bagging leaves
Painting no-parking-along-curb areas
Pouring concrete to seal the foundation
Making and installing two handrails
Repairing several folding tables
Cleaning the kitchen and waxing the floor

Deepest thanks go to the three Scouts leading the work crews: Austin D., Ryan G., and Tim W.

Below: a photo gallery of some of the highlights of the work day! Click on a photo for the enlarged version.

A part of the approximately 1500 square feet feet of oak floor we refinished.

One of the two handrails we installed.

Last Updated - 2000-02-13

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