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EAGLE TIMES

TROOP 80 *** BSA *** AUGUST 2005

Volume 22, Number 3

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TROOP 80 REACHES MILESTONE -- BE A PART OF HISTORY

Troop 80 celebrates its Fifty Year Reunion on September 2 and 3. What an opportunity to take part in something special, whether you were around for the early years of the troop, took part in the 25th Reunion, or are active in the troop right now! Fifty years of summer camps. . . 50 years of campouts every month but December. Think of how many boys have been through the troop in 50 years. . . How many men have helped out . . . How many campfires have been built . . . How many songs and stories around those campfires . . . How many friendships grew. . . How many miles have been hiked . . . How many Christmas trees have been sold . . . How many merit badges have been earned . . . How many ranks have been reached . . . How many families have been touched! And YOU have been a part of this amazing history!

It’s almost here, so make your reservations NOW to take part in this fun-filled weekend.

· Friday evening registration & get-together 6:00 pm at the Jack Bryant Scout Center

· Saturday morning Eagle Breakfast 7:30 - 9:00 am at Evangelical Free Church

· Saturday Evening dinner 7:00 pm at the Amarillo Civic Center Regency Room

· Fred Poppe Scout Museum

· Slide shows, memories, re-live the “Important Papers” skit

· Commemorative T-shirts, caps, and Gary Roller belt buckle

Dinner prices are $16 per person by August 27 or $20 per person after August 27. You may register by regular mail by returning the registration form you received by mail earlier. You can also register on the Troop 80 website.

Contact information is on the website, or call Jeanetta Smiley if you have questions: 358-7994.

WILDERNESS 2005 at Midnight Canyon

It Rained Again! The Troop started wilderness camp under a fire ban (again) . However, after 5 straight days of rain, the fire ban was lifted and Gregg Wynne grilled steaks for Thursday night and we had real a campfire Thursday and Friday nights ( instead of 2 Coleman lanterns).

Scout of the Week was Casey Fithen. Jonathan Standish was a close second in the voting. Best archer was Reno Moats. A.J. Puget was best instinct shooter, and Chris Johnson was best targets hooter. Brandon Sena was best wood carver. Best leatherwork was done by Austin Fielding. Most Improved Archer was Ben Standish. Outstanding Patrol was the Cherokee Patrol. Winner of Paul Bunyan Day was the Mohawk Patrol. Softball champs were Purple Nurples: Greg Hedum, Jim White, Doug Walker, Evan Vern, Jake Greenwade, Colton Smith, Chris Johnson, Josh Johnson, A.J. Pagitt, Preston McClendon, and Brad Buckner.

Sorry about that , Spence. Where was Louie this year? Bean Pot award went to Paul Kiefer. Bone Award for favorite first year adult went to Danny Moats. The Smiley family, the Thompson brothers and Blaine Thompson came up for the steak dinner. Some tall guy came up early to hit long balls and  preach. Must be a basketball player.

Scott Cut---rrrrright got the best injury of the week award. Matthew Moran had the best mouse bite story.

In another bit of history being made this summer, EW made it up the hill one more time carrying the circus tent .JS needs a little workout to get it up the hill.

CURRENT STANDINGS

8/8/2005:

SKILL PATROL

D1 Cherokee 671

B2 Mohawk 522

B1 Shoshone 227

A2 Seminole 201

A1 Iroquois 129

B3 Choctaw 103

OUTSTANDING PATROL

D1 Cherokee 51978

B2 Mohawk 49290

B1 Shoshone 28588

A2 Seminole 17650

A1 Iroquois 16969

B3 Choctaw 15653

OUTSTANDING OLDER BOY PATROL

E1 Ute 4879

F1 Navaho 3050

Happy Birthday

7/ 1 Brian Enevoldsen

7/ 3 Austin Fielding

7/ 7 Garry Wood

7/ 11 Chris Robles

7/ 14 Matt Scott

7/ 21 Johnny Wood

7/ 27 Stephen Camouse

8/ 5 Walter Wolfram

8/ 10 Jim Paslay

8/ 14 Matthew Byrd

8/ 14 Michael Byrd

8/ 16 Brady Wertz

8/ 20 Chad Price

8/ 23 Dalton Carter

8/ 23 James Savage

8/ 23 William Wood

8/ 25 Sonny Scot t

8/ 25 Trevor Tarbet

NEW EAGLES:

Kenny Reed, who moved to South Dakota a few years back, has come back to finish his Eagle with Troop 80. Congratulations to Kenny and a "bravo" to his family for the effort to get him here for his final work and Board of Review. Brent Klein survived the Jedi Master and is Troop 80’s newest Eagle. Congratulations to Brent and his long-suffering family.

August 1 9 -2 1 Mystery Camp: I t ’s gonna be FUN!!

Sept . 2 -3 TROOP 80 50TH REUNION

Sept . 6 : Court of Honor

Sept . - Nov. Camps TBA

Nov. 2 9 : Swim Meet

Dec. 1 3 : Christmas Banquet

50th REUNION  It’s almost here!! Don’t miss out on this exciting, once-in-a-lifetime event for you and your family. Make your reservations TODAY! Information is in this newsletter and on our website. If you receive this newsletter and do not get email, send your current email address to eric-wlf@wtxcoxmail.com. Go to the website and make your reservations, or order reunion items for purchase. See you soon!

Advancement Camp

A group of 26 Scouts and 10 men had a great time in the mountains of New Mexico in June. The campsite was awesome, especially since no tents had to be pitched. Scouts achieved 10rank advancements and at least 56 merit badges were finished in camp. Many partials on merit badges need only one requirement to finish. Camp offered many Eagle required badges, which could be finished, or almost finished in camp. Plans are underway to return next summer.

2005 HOOPS CHAMPS NAMED

Cherokee Patrol storms to Basketball Championship, overcoming the Mohawk Patrol in the finals. Way to go guys.

Able Wilson (Eagle 2001) has been accepted at the Air Force Academy and will begin classes later in the summer. Congratulations to Able, who has served in Iraq and South Korea.

OUR CONDOLENCES

Melody Abrahamson, daughter of Ted Abrahamson, long time Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 80, and Janet Abrahamson, recently passed away. Melody’s brothers, George(1966) and Steve (1982) , were both Eagle Scouts in Troop 80. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Abrahamson family.

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