Troop Meeting at Dishman Hills

We chose to do some litter patrol and take a hike for our weekly Troop Meeting. Here are a couple pics from the Dishman Hills Natural Area.

Spring Camporee

Troop 323 attended Spring Camporee at Camp Easton on Lake CDA, Idaho. The three aims of Scouting are: Build Character, Build Citizens and Build Physically Strong young men. The theme was Pioneering and we were building.... builders of the nation. In attendance were: Chris Howell SM, Tony Stenlund-SM, Sam Ramos-Troop Guide, Cullen Fletcher-Assistant Patrol Leader, Jace Culley-2nd Class Scout, Cole Shirley, Daniel Springman and Jacob Presley.

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Jaceplanned and organized our meals, here he shows a baggy egg omelete. Cole and Cullen test their square lashing.
Tony and the boys did a full blown breakfast with pancakes, sauage, and eggs. We started Sat at 8:15 am with a flag ceremony and Cullen shows off the Badger Patrol Flat that has a tradition dating back to Jaden Long-now an Eagle Scout.
We learned to splice rope, tie knots, lash poles, build a bridge, create a bandage for a dislocated collar bone, or sprained ankle, operate a GPS, find locations, perform skits and start fires. Ask Cole to show you the 8 basic knots with his eyes closed.
Ask the boys their favor skits. Paper Cut or Is it time for Pucha?
They learned how to project and be heard on the stage.
Ask the boys about GPS and geo caching.

Give a boy enough rope to ...... himself.


Tony provided us a great dessert-Peach Cobler.
Tony not only made dessert he was pressed into service serving up lunch.
Building the tressels for the Monkey Bridge. Ask Sam to tie a clove hitch!

Jacob tests his faith and our knots and lashes by crossing the bridge.
Daniel walks the bridge too.
"Paper Cut"

Softy falls the light of day, as our campfire fades away.
Silently each scout should ask,
Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared, everything to be prepared?

Scout Swim Test April 2 and 9th

On the first two Thursdays in April our Troop went to the Valley YMCA where we worked on the Swimmers Test for First Class and the Line Rescue. 9b and 9c. Besides this Sam Ramos worked on his Swim Merit Badge Requirements with Matt Borders. While I didn't have time to capture all the work that took place here are a couple pics of our time at the pool. We will return in May for at least one more session. All the boys need to be able to swim continuously for 100yds to be able to enjoy the lake and boats at Summer Camp.