On The Rugged Road with Troop 617 in Poway

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

NYLT thoughts

After coming back from NYLT each boy wrote something about what they did there and what it meant to them. Here are their thoughts.

Matt:

NYLT was an interesting experience. There was a lot to do and a lot to learn. It was however really fun. For one, at the beginning of the week you’re separated from boys in your troop and put into groups of random boys from different troops. For me I was the oldest by 2 years, I was even older than the staff member assigned to my patrol. The staff was great with plenty of different people, some of which I exchange videogame names with and still play with. Over all it was a great experience to go through with Zach and David and I recommend anyone who wants to become the SPL one day to go and really participate in NYLT.

David:

NYLT was a very good experience. Looking back, I am glad that I attended. The staff was great and had been together working for eight months which meant that they really knew their stuff. My favorite part was the meals, because the food was great and very organized. Yes cleaning was a pain and the raccoons where extremely obnoxious, but those were the only real downsides of NYLT. I encourage all the scouts to attend as it is a great experience and looks fantastic on a resume.

Zach:

NYLT was a great experience for me. I learned about leadership, camaraderie, teaching skills, and lots more. Some of my favorite things where playing dragon tales, getting to know my patrol, working together to complete our vision, and singing the moose song with Matt and I hope I can bring some of the fun to the upcoming end of summer ILST leadership course for our troop. There were some things that I didn't really like, doing dishes, but over all it was a great experience and I encourage you to go.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

The following Candidates have declared:

Senior Patrol Leaders
          Justin Chung

Patrol Leaders (need 2)
          Palmer Finley
          Zach Redmond
          Ethan Somers
          Nathaniel Marquez

Scribe

Librarian
     Daniel Marquez

Webmasters
     Thomas Godden

Chaplains Aid
     Ben Roderick

Instructors
     Cody Finely
     Brock Singley
     David Divjak

If anyone else wants to run contact Matt immediately.

Elections will be held at the July 9th Merit Badge Outline workshop.

Workshop will be in the Divjak's barn on Tuesday July 9 starting at 1 pm

If you can't be there in person to cast your vote please contact Matt Adams, Mr. Adams or Mr. Gamble and let us know who you want to vote for.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Merit Badge Workshop & Elections

Merit Badge shop; 6/29 at 1 pm at Divjak's Barn

Anyone who wants to run for a leadership position needs to be there or send an e-mail to SPL (Matthewadams@cox.net) and let him know what position you will be running for.

Elections will be held at the next Merit badge workshop.
(July 9th at 1 pm at the Divjak's)

The merit badge workshops are for working on Merit badge outlines so you can get blue cards prior to leaving for summer Camp!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

We have new leaders in the troop. David, Mathew and Zach finally learned how to lead (just kidding :), at the week long NYLT camp. Here they are at the ending!!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Memorial Day

Hello everyone! Here is a big surprise. Instead of staying home and lounging around all day the scouts came to a Memorial Park and were the color guard. They did a wonderful job said the announcer who had about 20 titles as a military officer! Here are the boys in action.

Matt at a family resting place.....

Palmer just being told that he was leading the hole group!!!

Mr Darvin is giving last minuet info.

Here we go!!!

ATTENTION!!

Good Bye!!!!

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Hello again. Here is an activity that scouts who weren't busy on Saturday did. Ethan Somers completed his Star Scout project today at the Connection church with a great turn out! This is a picture of the scouts with the police officer who kindly helped. Thank you to all who participated!!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Back From Advancement camp

Hello again all the boys are back from camp as you will all ready know. We did not get many pictures as far as I know but we did get this one brief snapshot of them at the beginning!