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Troop
736's News Archives
Posted
December 9, 2009
Be sure and check out the new video posted on YouTube of Troop
736 at Camp Alexander
2009 created by Carson L.
Posted September 14, 2009
We have a sister Troop in England! Gary and son Carson L. keep in touch with
a couple of the UK scout leaders that they met while there and especially the
Scout Group leaders that he and his son joined. They have a link here on
their web site about what Carson and Gary are doing here in the US.
The ages are divided a little different there as well as including girls. The
Scout Groups are ages 10-14 and the Explorer Scout Units are 14-18.
Check out the links here:
http://209bristol.co.uk/default.aspx
http://northwindsesu.co.uk/default.aspx
Posted September 14, 2009
What a busy summer from Troop 736! We had two units go to Quivira
Scout Ranch during two different weeks in June. We had two different crews
go to Philmont
Scout Ranch in New Mexico hiking up to 80 miles. We had one unit go to Camp
Alexander located in Colorado. We had one unit go to Northern
Tier located in
Ely, Minnesota
in
which
they treked
in canoes on up to Canada.
To say we have been busy this past summer is really an understatement. We continue
to have more adventures planned with trips to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico
during
the
winter
to
participate
in Kanik as
well as the live aboard program on the USS
Lexington located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Posted September 3, 2007
This summer was a busy one for Troop 736. We had more than 60 boys from the Troop
attend one or more camps this summer. In June, we attended camp at Quivira Scout
Ranch. We had a great week that included an outpost camp one night where the
Scouts canoed across the lake and spent the night. The gateway to our campsite
was outstanding. Our older Scouts spent the afternoons teaching our younger Scouts
scout skills required for advancement to Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class.
And, at the closing campfire, our Troop was presented with the Best in Camp and
Best Camp Gadgets Awards for 2007. A small contingency traveled to QSR the first
week in July – when the camp became accessible again after the flood – and
had a great week as well. Lots of merit badges and rank advancements have been
awarded to our Scouts as a result. In July, we had a group attend a week of camp
at Camp Alexander in Colorado where they completed more merit badge work. Another
group went backpacking through the Packard High Adventure Base in Colorado. Their
trek included hiking to the summit of several 14ers, and they earned the 50-Miler
Award along the way. In addition, we had two crews go to Philmont and spend two
weeks in the backcountry. Everyone came home safe and sound, and a great time
was had by all.
Posted March 14, 2007
Canoe Trip Training! This Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the Rivera's. It will
begin at 1:30 pm and should last until 3:00 pm. Come prepared in swim suit and
clothing
suited for the current weather. If you have a life jacket, please bring with
you.
Directions to the Rivera's home are available by clicking here.
It is in a PDF format.
See you there!
Yours In Scouting,
Ken Blankinship
Posted
November 12, 2006
The White Buffalo District combined with High Plains District to hold one of
the most successful Camporees in recent history. Over 470 youth and leaders participated
in a great weekend of fun on October 13 - 15, 2006 at Camp Kanza. The theme for
the weekend was “Survivor Scout”, and over 100 Boy Scouts spent the
night out in make shift shelters earning the Wilderness Survival merit badge.
Activities during the day included fire starting, first-aid, survival fishing,
water treatment, pioneering, signaling, BB guns, archery, fly fishing, and a
Civil Air Patrol booth. A special thanks goes to the Flatland Fly Fishers and
the Civil Air Patrol for their participation.
Two cooking competitions were available, a Spam cook-off and a Dutch oven dessert
contest. There were numerous entries for both events. An eatable mosaic won the
Spam competition, while a double Dutch chocolate cobbler was first in desserts.
The
evening campfire began with three Indian braves coming across the lake
in a canoe bringing fire to start the campfire. A good time with skits
and patrol awards was followed by a Cracker Barrel in Smith Lodge. Sunday
morning an all faith service was held to end the Camporee. Pastor Mike
Gaddie, from Aldersgate UMC, came out to lead the service. Scoutmaster/Assistant
Scoutmaster Specific Training and Outdoor Skill was held at the same
time. This proved to be very successful with 45 leaders getting trained.
The Scouts and leaders of Troop 736 hosted the event. A lot of planning, preparation
and hard work made this a successful Camporee. To view more photos from the Fall
Camporee, visit the White Buffalo District web page at www.quivira.org and
click on Photo Albums.
If you have a suggestion for this page please send email to Troop
webmaster.
Posted
September 8, 2006
This summer the Boy Scouts of our Troop 736 were very active. They attended camp
at our council camp, Quivira Scout Ranch, and many also attended a high adventure
camp in South Dakota, Medicine Mountain. Several also attended our council National
Youth Leadership Training. One of the results of attending camp is that the boys
complete many rank advancement requirements and earned merit badges.
This was evident at the quarterly Court of Honor, held on August 29. Seven boys,
Lucas P., Grayson H., Oliver S., Andrew M., Timothy B., Liam K., and Brad G.
were awarded the beginning rank of Scout. Seven boys also earned the rank of
Tenderfoot, Lucas P., Danny S., Matthew T., Cameron T., Andrew M., Oliver S.,
and Gabriel S. There were two boys, Gabriel S. and Dylan F. earning Second Class
and two earning First Class, Allan M. and Mitchell M. Seven boys, Tyler B., Austin
C., Evan S., Brett S., Austin T., Torin P., and Joey J. earned the Star rank.
There were seven Life badges awarded, Ian B., Jeremy P., Austin S., Travis R.,
Zach G., Chris K., and Shane O. Congratulations to all of these boys, as they
continue on the path to Eagle.
Awards
the troop earned at QSR summer camp, “Most Improved Camp Site”, “Best
Camp Gadget” and “Best Gateway” were also presented
to the troop.
The troop is blessed with many hardworking adult leaders and parents. One of
those, Charlie Shideler, announced his retirement from the job of troop records
keeper. For the past several years Charlie has maintained the records of all
the boys and adult leaders on Troop Master, not an easy job for a troop of over
50 boys. The Troop owes a big thank-you to Charlie for his efforts. A successor
has not been named and if you are interested contact Jack Keltz. Charlie is not
leaving the troop and will be around to help break in the new person.
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