Troop 285 Heads Up Pages - the Archives (Pardon the Dust)

Old Heads Up Pages from Weeks Past (date shown is the Troop meeting at which the items were announced)

2004

• May 24, 2004 - Swim test, Senior party, and Gray A. earned Scout.
• May 17, 2004 - Phillip M. earned First Class, and Matt R. earned Life; another Green River canoe prep event on Sunday.
• May 10, 2004 - Caving camp, OA Spring Conclave, Scott R. earns First Class, Ryan S. earns Life rank, Billy B. Eagle Project this Saturday.
• May 3, 2004 - Canoeing prep trips underway, Bennie visited, Andrew F. earned Scout, Kevin R. earned Star rank!
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• March 15, 2004 - Nick H and John H - a pair of Eagles! Gray A. visited. DWI prevention seminar during instruction. 50 Miler trek departs Friday for Grand Gulch, Utah!
• February 16, 2004 - Tim C. elected as new Senior Patrol Leader; Joel G. is the Troop's 173 Eagle Scout; Josh M. earned Star; prep hikes on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Ambrose A. visited from Pack 485.
• January 19, 2004 - Frank L. wins Geography contest; Klondike camp a success; Mr. P. to be honored at the Council banquet on February 7th.
• January 12, 2004 - Pack for Klondike Thursday, leave Saturday morning. Color Guard serves at Scorpions games on Friday and Saturday. Get ready for Scout Sunday!
• January 5, 2004 - Scott R. earned Second Class, and David H. earned Star rank! Klondike camp is coming up on January 17th and 18th, on Mt Taylor.

  2003

• December 22, 2003 - Cameron K. earned Second Class, and David B. earned Star rank! Christmas party held. Honor Guard will appear at the Scorpions games on December 27th and January 3rd. (No meeting next week!)
• December 15, 2003 - Jeff Manganelli became Eagle #172 from Troop 285! Scott R. earned Tenderfoot Rank. Scorpions present instruction on Knots and Hitches.
• December 8, 2003 - Fall Court of Honor (soon).
• December 1, 2003 - Really the last night for re-registration! John R. joined! Presentation on the Spring 50 Miler plans (Grand Gulch, Utah)!
• November 24, 2003 - Last night for re-registration! Daniel H. joined! Phillip G. earnedFirst Class!
• November 17, 2003 - Scorpions honor guard evening is November 26th. Popcorn money due! Socorro campout this weekend.
• November 10, 2003 - Mr. Lewis is recovering at home; great meeting at Apache ElementarySchool; first Honor Guard at Scorpions game is Nov. 18th. Please decide if you aregoing on the Bosque Del Apache campout by next Monday!
• November 3, 2003 - Phillip G. earned Second Class! Popcorn distributed - money due bythe 15th. Remember Troop registration is this month! Scorpions instructed onColor Guard Ceremony! Remember Mr. Lewis, who is in the hospital for back surgerythis week!
• October 27, 2003 - Great fun at Family Camp in the Manzanos; Popcorn transport at7AM Saturday,and pickup by Scouts starting at 10AM; tree removal service project at 9AM on Saturday.David H. earned Star! Michael S. visited!
• October 20, 2003 - Cameron K. earned Tenderfoot; Popcorn sales ended with over $7800 sold;50th Anniversary Picnic a great success; Family Camp in the Manzanos this weekend - remember to help pack on Thursday at 5:30!
• October 13, 2003 - Last week for popcorn sales; Jeff M. and Jay M. part of the First Place SHS Band;50th Anniversary Picnic Saturday at 12PM.
• October 6, 2003 - Nick H's Eagle Project at Apache Elementary School.
• September 29, 2003 - Gun Show this weekend (Oct 2,3, and 5). John H's Eagle Project atthe Rio Grande Farms Corn Maze.
• September 22, 2003 - Bike trek for Cycling merit badge Saturday, 8:30 AM. Instructionon hosting the Corn Maze presented. Gun Show sign-up (Oct 2,3, and 5) and Popcorn sales continue.
• September 15, 2003 - Planning meeting on Tuesday. Conchas Lake camp this weekend. Popcorn sales start.
• September 8, 2003 - Summer Court of Honor.
• September 1, 2003 - Ice cream sundaes after advancement! Court of Honor next Monday.
• August 25, 2003 - Patrol Leader elections were held; Sam L won threefirst place's in karate, Ryan S. earned Star rank. There is a canoe outing on Sunday, 7:30AM in preparation for the San Juan river trek.
• August 19, 2003 - Senior Patrol Leader elections were held, with Lee R. and Phillip B. running in a close race; Phillip is our Fall and Winter Term SPL! Three Scouts wereon hand for the Troop Leadership Council - Patrol Leaders need to be attendingthese important planning meetings. Andre' M. Eagle project is rescheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Andrew F. visited and joined!
• August 12, 2003 - No news articles received yet from others (webmaster on vacation).
• August 4, 2003 - Josh R. earned Tenderfoot. We said goodbye to Josh R. and Andrew (Crash) R. Senior Patrol Leader elections in 2 weeks. Andre' M. Eagleproject on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• July 21, 2003 - Christopher S. and Johnnie visited; physicals and permission slips still outstanding for a few Scouts for Long Term; equipment truck loading Thursday, personal gear Friday and depart for Long Term Saturday AM! Scott M. earned First Class!
• July 14, 2003 - Gordon B. visited; Driver's lists and Duty Rosters due, as well as payments for Long Term.
• July 7, 2003 - Troop fishermen haul in a catch! Josh R. qualified for State track and field team.
• June 30, 2003 - Jeff M.'s Eagle project on Saturday.
• June 23, 2003 - Galoshes orders due next Monday ($11). Mike Mo. earned Star! Mr. Mondickrecuperating at home after back surgery.
• June 16, 2003 - Class 3 Physical Exams are due; Equipment Repair Day isSaturday, June 21st (lunch served). Connor M. earned Life!
• June 9, 2003 - Spring Court of Honor.
• June 2, 2003 - Basic Skills swimming qualification tests; Gun Show this weekend;Court of Honor next Monday.
• May 26, 2003 - Canoe Trek packs Thursday and leaves Saturday for a week on the Green River! Basic Skills swimmingat Los Altos Pool INSTEAD OF Troop meeting! Phillip G. earned Tenderfoot!
• May 19, 2003 - Jay Manganelli became the 171st Eagle in Troop 285! Jason G. earned First Class. Several troop members inducted into the Order of the Arrow.
• May 12, 2003 - Welcome to two visitors - Alex C. and Jordan H! Canoe Trek prep trip Sunday at 8AM on the Rio Grande.
• May 5, 2003 - A great Spring Camporee was hosted this weekend in the Jemez. Graduatingseniors (Donnie C., Jason G. and Jason S.) were honored with a party at the endof the meeting. Canoe Trek payment due next week.
• April 28, 2003 - Spring Camporee timetables; Green River paddling prep daysannounced.
• April 21, 2003 - Mike Ma. earned Scout, and Connor M. earned Life rank! Good Turn Day on Saturday (morning and afternoon sessions)! Order of the Arrowelections held.
• April 14, 2003 - Scott M. and Josh R. earned Second Class, and Frank L. earnedScout rank. Troop 285 receives the 2003 Quality Unit award!
• April 7, 2003 - Load and depart for Challenge Campout Thursday and Friday,in the Manzano Mountains. Sam L. takes first place in a karate competition! Scott and James visit Troop 285!
• March 31, 2003 - Nathan S. joined Troop 285! Scott R., Tyler R., and Josh R(og). earned Scout rank!
• March 24, 2003 - Jaymil W. and Jonathan R. visit the Troop. Cameron K. earnedScout.
• March 17, 2003 - Havasupai trek departs Saturday! Frank T., John C., Mike M., Tyler R., and Daniel join Troop 285!
• March 10, 2003 - Prep hikes on Saturday and Sunday. Cameron C., Scott R., Frank R., John C., and Nathan W. join Troop 285!
• March 3, 2003 - Winter Court of Honor
• February 24, 2003 - no report (webmaster in Belgium) - anyone have any notes?
• February 17, 2003 - Tim W. earned Eagle Rank, and is the Troop's 170th Eagle! More prep hikes for Havasu. BBQ dinner reservations and payments are duenext Monday for the Court of Honor evening, March 3rd.
  
• February 10, 2003 - Tyler R. and Michael Ma. visited this week! Josh M. earned First Class rank! Havasupi prep hikes this weekend.
• February 3, 2003 - Frank L. visited! Wolverines win first place award for Scout Sundaydisplay on camping. $50 deposit for Green River canoe trek was due Monday. Firstpreparation hike for 50 Miler at Havasu (Grand Canyon) begins Sunday, 8AM.
  
• January 27, 2003 - Phillip G. earned Scout rank. Scout Sunday is February 2nd; displaysetup starts at 8AM. Joshua R. visited!
  
• January 20, 2003 - Klondike Campout photos; Cole V. earned Star and Alex M. earnedScout ranks. Zack, Kevin, LaSalle and Damian visited from Pack 416!
  
• January 13, 2003 - Nick D. earned Scout, Rob J. visited, Mr. Stein won DistrictAward of Merit!
  
• January 6, 2003 - Several Webelos visited from Pack 183.
  

  2002

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