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TROOP 80 BSA ******************* OCTOBER 1998
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Here are the birthdays for the month of October with their dates:
Luke Austin 1, Walter Matthau 1, Kenny Wetzel 3, John Melloncamp 7, Stephen Gilbert 9, David Eck 11, Bruce Naylor 11, Luciano Pavarotti 12, Jerry Rice 13, Colton Campbell 14, Justin Ehle 15, Evil Knievel 17, Terry Slade 17, Michael Kiefer 18, Grayson Herring 19, Mickey Mantle 20, Ted Abrahamson 21, Michael Crichton 23, David Haas 25 , Preston Snider 25, Duane Glasco 27, David Heard 27, Alan Cox 29, Justin Kruse 29, Lynn Ebeling 31
PHILMONT CAMP
Scouts, dads, webelos and others enjoyed a weekend in the High Country. Steak dinner was great. No one got lost. A few got home a little late. Ask ST and RR. The 2-holer was a good distance away. The weather was great.
The ten event competition went off with a bang. Winners were Jim and Blaine Thompson in the Scout-Dad. Brandon Naylor and Brent Naylor took first in Scout-Scout for a second year, Dale Matteson and his son from Pack 10 won first in Webelo -Dad. Thanks to SF and a lost cot, the scoutmaster had to sing “Squirrel” at the campfire. It was not a pretty site.
SPOOK-O-REE
Troop 80 is helping with a skill area for 3 weekends in October. We will set up an area for second year Webelos. You may remember Spook-o-ree from your Cub Scout days. If interested in helping, contact Randy Reed.
TREE LOT
Set up day is November 14. Trees come in on November 20. Still need day workers for both lots. This is our big fund raiser for the year and we need your help. The more people that show up, the less time we have to work setting up the lots. Sign up now to control your fate and get the shift you want and not the shift assigned.
TROOP 80 ONLINE
The Troop has a WEB page and you can see it at: www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Geyser/3760/index.htm. That is, if you have a computer and Internet access. A lot of our members now have e-mail and this is a quick and free way to get information out. Get on the Troop’s list by sending mail to our own Scout Master at wlfpc@arn.net.
ORDER OF THE ARROW
All dues paying members of the OA are invited to attend a day at WTAMU at our Fall Fellowship. Dues are only $5.00 dollars a year. A few meetings in the morning, lunch, and the afternoon at the Activity center. Ping pong, basketball, bowling, racket ball, and all the rest will be available. A great dinner and awards ceremony will top off the evening. Contact the Scout office for details.
OUTSTANDING PATROL
Standings as of 10-2-98
Mohican B2 23031
Maya D3 16881
Apache B1 15512
Cheyenne C2 15212
Arapaho C3 13507
Aztec A2 12528
Crow A1 11667
OUTSTANDING CREW
Sioux D2 13688
Wichita E2 5005
Ute E1 4831
Navaho F1 1586
SKILL PATROL
Mohican 247
Sioux 190
Cheyenne 175
Apache 142
Crow 89
Aztec 87
Maya 83
Arapaho 51
TREE LOT SIGN-UP
Sign up now for best times. Otherwise, Jeanetta will call with the bad information about which shift you and your family have been assigned to. Trees are ordered and will be in November 20, 21 and 22.
OCTOBER CAMP
Going to Pecos Wilderness. Bacon and egg breakfast in camp on Saturday, then hike to Lake Stewart. Return on Sunday. Lunch in Santa Rosa at McDonald's. What a deal. Need fishing license if 12 or older.
POPPE MUSEUM
New displays in the old outside windows are being built by David Thurston and should be ready soon. Check out the new Jack Bryant photo at the front of the building. Committee Room also got a dressing up. Other displays of scout memorabilia can be found at Council Scout Service Center on Tascosa Road.
MUSEUM TRADING POST
Patches, cups, water bottles, stuff sacks and more. Open every Tuesday night.
OCTOBER RECIPE
TACO SOUP
2 lbs hamburger
2 cans hominy
2 cans ranch style beans
1 jar taco sauce
2 cans Rotel
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing
Brown the hamburger and mix all together in one pot. Add water as needed. Great in a Dutch oven. Feeds a patrol of 7 or 8.
UP- COMING DATES
October 10/17/24 Spook-o-ree
October 16 - 18 Hiking camp
October 24 Aviation MB
October 27 Swim Night
October 31 Greenbar Meeting
November 6 - 8 Camp Out
November 10 Court of Honor
November 14 Tree lot set-up
November 24 Swim Meet
December 8 Father/Son Banquet
VENTURE TRIP
November 7-8. Trip to Wichita Mountains
for rock climbing. Eat dinner in
Lawton at the Golden Corral. Try to
break the bank by eating too much.
Sign up with Steve Filipowicz.
NOVEMBER STUFF
November 6-8. Hiking. Cooking by patrol. Location not yet set.
November 10. No Eagles yet, but there is still time. Advancement deadline is November 3.
ANNUAL SWIM MEET
Annual swim meet is November 24 at the Maverick Club. Admission is free. Parents and friends are invited. Your patrol gets points for anybody that attends and trophies will be provided for those winning first in the divisions. Last years top patrol was also the big winner at the swim meet. See ya there!!
DISTRICT STUFF
The Aviation merit badge is being offered by the District on October 23-24 at Buffalo Airport. It is only offered every two years. Contact the SSC for details.
BSA Round Table is the second Thursday of each month at the SSC. This is a great place for adult leaders to meet leaders from other troops and share ideas.
The annual District Banquet will be held on November 21 at 7pm. It will be held at the SW Church of Christ. This is the same day that Scouting for Food will be taking place
Eric takes some scouts on a hike.
He’s Just a Little Boy
He stands at the plate, with his heart pounding fast.
The bases are loaded, the die has been cast.
Mom and Dad cannot help, he stands all alone.
A hit at this moment, would send the team home.
The ball meets the plate, he swings and he misses.
There's a groan from the crowd, with some boos and some hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries, "Strike out the bum."
Tears fill his eyes, the game's no longer fun.
So open your heart, and give him a break,
For it's moments like this, a man you can make.
Please keep this in mind, when you hear someone forget,
He’s just a little boy, and not a man yet.
By Chaplain Bob Fox from Condensed Chicken Soup for the Soul
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