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Scoutmaster ReportScoutmaster Report

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Greg Rongley

AcquisitionsAcquisitions• 10 Bear canisters (for backpacking)

• 2 lifeguard belts

• Trailer!

AccomplishmentsAccomplishments• Training

– 3 WFA trained adults– 4 BBA trained adults– 3 Okpik trained adults– 4 PSA trained adults– 2 adult Climbing Instructors– 1 adult Archery Instructor– 4 adult BSA Lifeguards– 1 youth BSA Lifeguard

• Method– Improved patrol method; more boy-led– 2009 Centennial Quality Unit Award!

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Goals for 2010Goals for 2010• Training

– 1 more WFA trained adults– 1 more BBA trained adult– 1 more Okpik trained adult– 1 more PSA trained adult– 2 adults attend University of Scouting– 2 Venturing Crew Advisor trained adults– 2 Wood Badge trained adults– 4 more NYLT trained youth

• Equipment– 4 New tents (3-season)– 4 New tents (4-season for snow camping)– Dry bags (for canoe camping)

• Method– Increase retention of older scouts and Eagles– Innovate: new destinations, more challenging goals

Troop 389 (http://www.gec-bsa.org/program/training/adulttraining/highadventure/schedule )

• Complete a segment of the Sacramento, American, or Russian River

• Troop snow camp “on our own”

• 20-miler

• 50-miler

(Florida)(Minnesota)

(New Mexico)

Basic Backpacking Awareness

Wilderness First Aid

Paddle Sports Awareness

Okpik- Cold Weather Camping

NYLT, OA, PLC

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-Starting Summer, 2011

• Taurus 4 FG– Mesh ventilation on doors– Sleeps four– One door on each side– Retail:

$189.99– w/ Scout discount: $104.49

(45% off!)– Recommended by High

Adventure Team Scoutmastershttp://www.alpsmountaineering.com/ALPSMountaineeringTaurus.htm

• Extreme 3 Outfitter– 3-poles designed to carry

snow-load– Sleeps three– One door on each side– Retail: $249.99– w/ Scout discount:

$137.49

(45% off!)http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/ALPSMountaineeringExtremeOutfitter.htm

Dry BagsDry Bags

• Seattle Sports Delta Clear Dry Bag– Large

• ’09 closeout = 42% and 39% off

• www.REI.com

Large-$17.93

Med.-$13.93