Troop 389 Scoutmaster Report 1/31/11 Greg Rongley
Acquisitions 2010 2011 10 Bear canisters (for backpacking) 2 lifeguard belts Trailer! 10 x 4-man tents 6 x 3-man snow tents 4th Patrol Box
Accomplishments Training 3 WFA trained adults 4 BBA trained adults 6 Okpik trained adults (3 this year!) + 1Y 4 PSA trained adults 3 adult Climbing Instructors (1 this year!) 1 adult Archery Instructor 4 adult BSA Lifeguards 1 youth BSA Lifeguard Method Added 5th Patrol Added “Patrol Quartermaster” positions Patrols working on “Honor Patrol” Award 2010 Centennial Quality Unit Award! Troop more than doubled in size! Troop 389
Goals for 2010 Training Equipment Method 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
Goals for 2011 Training Equipment Method 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 4 more NYLT trained youth Equipment 2 New tents (4-season for snow camping) Dry bags (for canoe camping) 5th Patrol Box Method Increase retention of older scouts / Eagles- Venturing Crew 389 Innovate: new destinations, more challenging goals Troop 389 (http://www.gec-bsa.org/program/training/adulttraining/highadventure/schedule )
Canoe-camp along a Class I rapids Troop snowshoe camp at Tahoe Sacramento River: Red Bluff to Hamilton City Troop snowshoe camp at Tahoe 20- or 30-miler: Tri-Trek Trail, Marble Mtns/Trinity Alps, or Tahoe-Yosemite Trail 50-miler or more: Philmont (NM)
Philmont Northern Tier Sea Base 4. Triple Crown 3. Monthly Trips 2. (Minnesota) (Florida) Northern Tier (New Mexico) Sea Base 4. Triple -Starting Summer, 2011 Crown 3. Monthly Trips 2. Scout Training NYLT, OA, PLC Basic Backpacking Awareness Wilderness First Aid Paddle Sports Awareness Okpik- Cold Weather Camping 1. Adult Training Troop 389
Lynx 4 AL 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 Scoutmasters http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/ALPSMountaineeringLynx.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