Backpack Trip Rescheduled

Backpackers:

The rained out backpack trip has been rescheduled. Please review the attached flyer and RSVP to Mr. Olson @ gcolson@bigvalley.net if you would like to attend.

Thank you

Mr. Olson

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Troop Leadership Training

Troop Leadership Training is open to all scouts. All youth leaders should attend.

You will learn what your position is, how you fit into the troop, what is expected of you in your position, and most importantly, how you can be a great leader.
Upon completion of TLT, you will be entitled to wear the patch for your position.

When: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Where: Valley Trails (VT) Ranch, in the Barn
What to bring: A comfortable camp chair. A Pen, Scout Handbook, Water Bottle. All other materials, and bulk water, will be provided.
Uniform: Full Dress or “Field”* Uniform. Hat too, as we may be outdoors.
Cost: Free – But you must register by November 11th. No late registrations will be accepted.

To Register: Send email to greg@bassehome.com – ASM Greg Basse

Cottonwood Lakes

Here’s a video of our first trip in the new backpacking program. Most of the boys did over 15 miles and two took the extra trip out to Lake 6 and added about 3 more miles for a total of 18 miles (Woohoo Matt and Austin). You can see all the photos here

Mt. Hollywood Pictures

If you have some pictures you took please let me know so we can add the to the site.

We had a great day and it wasn’t too hot either. The boys even managed to flag down a passing LAPD helicopter which proceeded to fly circles around us while we were on the top of Mt. Hollywood.

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New Backpacking Program

Dear Parents & Scouts,

We’re excited to be kicking off our new Hiking and Backpacking program at Troop 583. There are no specific details on trips, locations or dates just yet but we do have some really cool things planned. This program has been designed to be challenging but it will be worth it.

This e-mail is being sent out in advance of any actual outings is to see how much interest there is. Our troop has almost doubled in size and we may have to change some plans depending on how many scouts want to participate.

The goal of this program is to have the Scouts earn their Backpacking Merit Badge and make a three day trip to Mount Whitney next summer.  Scouts that participate will probably also earn their hiking merit badge as a result of the required training.
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Troop Library

Hi Scouts,

I am Johnny, I am the new Troop Librarian.

In order to help me organize the library, I would really appreciate it if you could send me an email and let me know if you have a book checked out from the troop library. Just let me know your name, the book name, and when you plan on returning the book.

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Download USGS Topo maps

Did you know you can download every topo map the USGS has? Did you know they’re free? Using the link below you can download 30, 15 and 7.5 minute maps as high resolution PDF files. If you have access to a large format printer you can print the entire map or print just the part you need on your home printer.

http://usgs01.srv.mst.edu/store3/digital_download/mapping_ap.jsp

We’ll add this link to the Resources section as well