1. Troop 389 Scoutmaster Report 1/25/10 Greg Rongley

2. Acquisitions 10 Bear canisters (for backpacking) 2 lifeguard belts Trailer!

3. Accomplishments 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! Troop 389

4. Goals 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 )http://www.gec-bsa.org/program/training/adulttraining/highadventure/schedule

5. Complete a segment of the Sacramento, American, or Russian River Troop snow camp “on our own” 20-miler 50-miler

6. (Florida) (Minnesota) (New Mexico) Basic Backpacking Awareness Wilderness First Aid Paddle Sports Awareness Okpik- Cold Weather Camping NYLT, OA, PLC Troop 389 -Starting Summer, 2011

7. 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 Scoutmasters http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/ALPSMountaineeringTaurus.htm

8. 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

9. Dry Bags Seattle Sports Delta Clear Dry Bag– Large ’09 closeout = 42% and 39% off www.REI.com Large- $17.93 Med.- $13.93