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Troop 285 - Heads Up! Here's The Latest News

Here's late breaking news of interest to the Troop, from the week of August 25th, 2003.


Ryan S. earned Star rank! Alright, Ryan!
Patrol Leader elections were held, so we can welcome the new PL's: Justin M for Flaming Arrows, James H for Scorpions, Stephen B for Wolverines, Sam L for Timberwolves and Scott M for Badgers. On the Staff Patrol will be: Lee R. - Assistant SPL, Cole V. - Troop Guide, Josh M. - Bugler, David B. - Librarian and Historian, Ryan M - Quartermaster, and Josh G - Asst. QM.
The weekend of September 13 and 14, there will be two campouts - for twelve older Scouts, a canoe trek on the San Juan river; for everybody else, a lake campout at an area lake. The Scout campmaster for the lake trip will be Stephen B. There is a preparation canoe outing on Sunday, 7:30AM from the Church.
Sam L. earned three First Places in a recent karate competition in Las Cruces! Phillip B. bagged an antelope. Congrats, guys!
Don't forget Court of Honor on September 8th. Yes, we will meet on Labor Day, Sept. 1!
Fly Fishing, Fishing, Cycling, Hiking, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid and Citizenship in the World merit badges were taught this week. Basic Skills Scouts worked on the Heimlich maneuver, Buddy System, and Safe Swim preparedness.

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Last Updated: 2003-08-26

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