TROOP TRIBUNE
UPCOMING EVENTS
May- 2-3 Chris Balian’s Eagle Project @ Tapia Park
- 8-9 Danny Rozelle’s Eagle Project @ Camp Joan Mier
- 15-17 OA Ordeal @ Camp Whitsett
- 22-24 Tehachapi Family Camp??? To Be Announced
- 31 Eagle Court of Honor for Michael Maiman
June
- 5-7 Camping TBA
- 20 Garage Sale
BIRTHDAYS
May- 1 Nolan Street
- 10 Michael Davidson
- 30 Chris Osborne
Sorry, we missed some.
Happy Belated Birthday to:
April
- 1 Bob Mc Cready
- 13 Alex Balian
- 21 Chris Williams
CANOE TRIP
Hopefully this picture is worth a thousand words. Sounds like the trip will be remembered for a long time. What a great adventure!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
May- 6 Troop @ 7:30
- 12 Leaders/Committee Mtg.
- 13 Troop @ 7:30 / Round Table
- 14 PLC
- 20 Troop @ 7:30 Court of Honor
- 27 Troop @ 7:30
- 3 Troop @ 7:30
- 9 Leaders/Committee Mtg.
- 10 NO MEETING District Recognition Dinner
- 11 PLC
- 17 Troop @ 7:30
- 24 Troop @ 7:30
DATES OF INTEREST
May
- 1-3 Jewish Kinnus
- 10 Mother’s Day
- 25 Memorial Day observed
- 14 Flag Day
- 21 Father’s Day
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Most problems in the world today stem from
ignorance and apathy.
Author Unknown
EAGLE PROJECTS
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to participate in the upcoming Eagle projects. May 8-9 is the overnight at Camp Joan Meir in Malibu. There we will be rebuilding fences, etc. Please refer to enclosed handout for more information.
INTERNET ADDRESS
We would like to add Internet addresses to our street address listing. If you have an Internet address, and are willing to share it with others in the Troop, please send your Internet address to Judy Osborne at josbo59055@aol.com. Also, remember our Troop’s location, www.markv.com/troop464
VOLUNTEERS
The American Legion is asking for volunteers to help paint the United States map in front of the building. Possible dates are May 16 and/or June 20. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mr. Bladow.
CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to offer our congratulations to the members of our Troop that have been elected by their peers as outstanding Scouts and to join the Order of the Arrow. These gentlemen are: Alex Balian, Cory Fischer, Brian Marks, and Michael Nussbaum.
IN THE MAILBOX
My thoughts on Camporee:
I thought Camporee was a pretty fun outing. Some of the events were fun and some were hard and boring. One of the fun ones for my group was Magic Squares. Our campsite had a large tree in it that we would throw a rope over the limbs and swing, that was fun. Most of our free time was spent playing cards, sleeping, eating, and tying monkey fists. I would say one of the funniest things that happened was when Cory tried to go sliding down the hill in a plastic box. We got a lot of second and third places (thanks to the Rebel Patrol). We all contributed to our Gateway which won first place. Chris Balian ran up to claim the plaque (there was only one plaque and we tied for first place) before the other Troop could get there. Like I said at the beginning, I thought it was a fun trip and I would do it again next year.
Chris Osborne
THE SCOUT LAW
The Scout Law is the foundation upon which the entire Scouting movement is built. The points of the law are a guide by which every Scout tries to live.
The Scout Law is a statement of facts.
"A Scout is trustworthy ...loyal ...helpful ...friendly ...courteous ...kind ...obedient ...cheerful ...thrifty ...brave ...clean ...reverent."
By doing all you can to live up to the Scout Law, you are a Scout. If you should willfully break the Scout Law, you violate the spirit of Scouting.
The ideals of the Scout Law are very high. Strive to live by them, and you will excel on your own and as a part of your Scout troop, community, and nation.
A Scout is TRUSTWORTHY. A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of conduct. People can always depend on him.
Boy Scout Handbook
EDITOR’S NOTE
Hi everyone, here it is already May and so many things to do with so little time. We have two Eagle projects coming up and one Eagle Court. Please mark the dates on your calendar and don’t forget. Some of the Troop went canoeing down the Colorado River, I hope everyone had fun. I heard that the wind gave them some resistance. I would like to take this time to thank all those who made this trip possible, and thank Mr. Buffum for the use of his boat. I hope that the damage sustained is not too costly. I hope everyone had a wonderful time at Camporee this past weekend. I was not able to be there, but I heard the Troop did very well. Congratulations to all of you.
Yours in Scouting,
David Ballew, ASM
DB4ABI@aol.com
josbo59055@aol.com
