Many updates

Wow. Didn't realize it had been a couple of weeks since my last post. Lots going on. Summer camp has come and gone. A small group attended but much fun was had. There were some issues as well, but when aren't there? It was good that a few of our newest scouts attneded and earned a couple of merit badges. I'm especially pleased with the performance of our older scouts. They stepped up when needed and made sure stuff was taken care of.

The PLC annual planning meeting is this coming Saturday. Be there to give us your ideas of what you want to do next year.

We've had a couple of regular troop meetings since my last post as well. Seems like things are progressing. It's difficult to see sometimes. Growth takes such little steps and it's much easier to see a stumble. We're getting better, I really believe that we are. It's taking a heck of a lot longer than I thought it would.

We have a new committee chairman now. Thanks so much to Dennis Ledbetter for his years of service to the troop. Dennis will remain active in scouting, but with the Eagle board. Much success to you in the future.

Also congratulations to Mike Donlon for being selected as the new committee chairman.

Our next outing is fast approaching. Scotts Flat Reservior and water sports. This is gonna be fun! Deadline to sign up and get your payment in is this coming Monday's meeting. You're not gonna want to miss this one, I promise! We are hoping to hold one of our next couple of meetings at a pool to get the swimming requirements out of the way. Wish us luck!!!

Lastly, we have had three boys advance in the last month. Greg O. is now a Life Scout while Steven W. and Jaughn F. are now Star Scouts. Great work guys (and about time to a couple of you).

Canoe trekking

Well the day came and we went on our canoe adventure. We had 11 boys and 5 adults. It was a hot day and we all seemed to have a good time, even those of us that got pretty good sunburns. We did 12 miles on the Feather River. It is an interesting river. Extremely shallow at points and then deep enough that you can't see the bottom in an instant.

We were able to find a nice little spot to stop for lunch and some frolicking in the water. All in all, a good day. When I got some pictures, I'll post them.

Can you canoe?

Yesterday was the first of two practice sessions before our day long trek coming up at the end of next month. There were 5 boys and 6 adults to take in a nice day on Lake Natomas. We were on the water for about two hours getting used to being in and handling our canoes. We noticed some shortcomings in our techniques and will be working on those at our next couple of meetings. The next practice session is on August 10, also at Lake Natomas.

To the boys... take note... you MUST attend this next practice session (if you weren't at yesterday's) in order to take part in the day long trek. So hopefully we'll see you there.

When I get some photos of our day, I will post them.