tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90978462195048782902024-03-13T06:32:09.236-06:00Trapper Trails Council, BSAThe mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-24875266592085617732010-10-12T21:37:00.006-06:002010-10-12T22:15:32.701-06:00The Beginnings of the New Camp HuntThanks to a large donation by TIFIE Humanitarian the scenes around Camp Hunt are beginning to look better and better with each passing day. The addition of 4 new sail boats, 2 new powerboats, new docks, and a new nature center have improved an already strong program. Inside the lodge the bathrooms have been completely redone, and the kitchen has a new convection oven, and tilt skillet to go along with a new tile floor. The outside of the lodge has also received a face lift with the lower third of the building finally getting the rock finish it deserved. New stairs will dress the backside of the building and a new entry way will be added to the front that will be ADA compliant. New green roofing has been put on all of the building and a new lawn has been added to the flag ceremony area. A new First Aid building has been completed and old cabin has been completely restored to look like new. A new fence will dress up the camp and new trees and shrubs will be planted to spruce up the camp. <br /><br />The biggest improvements to Camp Hunt will be the addition of the new boathouse. This will be a two story building with living quarters on the upper level and boat storage and a work shop on the lower level. A look out tower will be added to the north end of the building and a covered deck will face Bear Lake. A new shower and bathroom building will be built at the north end of camp in the center of all the campsites and a second shower and bathroom will be built on the south end of camp for our High Adventure participants.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUshg3BH9I/AAAAAAAAEDE/iywYnKp8tK8/s1600/IMG_3332.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUshg3BH9I/AAAAAAAAEDE/iywYnKp8tK8/s400/IMG_3332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527373071935152082" border="0" /></a>New lawn at the Flag Ceremony Field<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUraKON9wI/AAAAAAAAEC8/bK_ukAUKaf4/s1600/IMG_3342.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUraKON9wI/AAAAAAAAEC8/bK_ukAUKaf4/s400/IMG_3342.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527371846087735042" border="0" /></a>Restored Cabin<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUrBDcZ0RI/AAAAAAAAEC0/v0GZQAEnGaM/s1600/IMG_3340.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUrBDcZ0RI/AAAAAAAAEC0/v0GZQAEnGaM/s400/IMG_3340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527371414771454226" border="0" /></a>New First Aid Building<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUqK6olN1I/AAAAAAAAECs/tNAWwaKWzlc/s1600/IMG_3329.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TLUqK6olN1I/AAAAAAAAECs/tNAWwaKWzlc/s400/IMG_3329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527370484693677906" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Rock Finish on Lodge<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Come see the new Camp Hunt. It will blow you away. <br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">More pictures to come as work progresses.<br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-80682465886919999592010-10-01T21:54:00.007-06:002010-10-01T22:29:13.572-06:00Adventure Base 100<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKawf607oiI/AAAAAAAAEAI/hx2xpj90H8U/s1600/IMG_3197.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKawf607oiI/AAAAAAAAEAI/hx2xpj90H8U/s320/IMG_3197.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523296055430193698" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKaxiMBpwyI/AAAAAAAAEAQ/omkDEKnAjeo/s1600/IMG_3195.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKaxiMBpwyI/AAAAAAAAEAQ/omkDEKnAjeo/s320/IMG_3195.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523297193918317346" border="0" /></a><br />Thousands of Utah Scouts and families visit Adventure Base 100.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKay_C8iRvI/AAAAAAAAEAY/XDodhvf2NLc/s1600/IMG_3187.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKay_C8iRvI/AAAAAAAAEAY/XDodhvf2NLc/s320/IMG_3187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523298789208770290" border="0" /></a><br />Adventure Base 100 is a traveling Semi truck that breaks down into an scouting activity center for everyone to enjoy. The Adventure Base 100 truck has been canvasing the country with a purpose of sharing the 100 year birthday celebration of the Boy Scouts of America with the entire country. The Semi made it's stop in Utah at the South Town Mall and scouts from Trapper Trails Council, Great Salt Lake Council, and Utah National Parks Council shared in this wonderful experience.<br /><br />Thanks to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America for providing the Adventure Base and thank you to the many volunteers that staffed this event.<br /><br />The climbing wall seen in the pictures has been donated and will be a permanent part of Camp Fife. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKa0SEPAsRI/AAAAAAAAEAg/hI5vCqERz9Q/s1600/IMG_3209.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/TKa0SEPAsRI/AAAAAAAAEAg/hI5vCqERz9Q/s320/IMG_3209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523300215483838738" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-2145086284170492912010-08-24T11:43:00.005-06:002010-08-24T12:29:26.644-06:00Bike the Bear - Great accomplishement4th Annual Bike the Bear proved to be a great accomplishment. Bike the Bear is a 5o mile bike ride around Bear Lake. Some of our more serious riders chose to tackle the 100 mile ride by riding around the lake twice. The event is the perfect opportunity to get in the 50 mile bike ride required for the cycling merit badge and to be part of something a little bigger than your typical 50 miler. This year we had 650 riders finish this great accomplishment. Most riders make this a two day event by staying the night at beautiful Camp Hunt and sharing a spaghetti dinner on Friday night. Then early Saturday morning the ride begins and ends in Garden City, UT. <br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/THQJKCJ6YKI/AAAAAAAAD6I/K-2jhDrUttU/s1600/IMG_2458.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509038312162746530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/THQJKCJ6YKI/AAAAAAAAD6I/K-2jhDrUttU/s400/IMG_2458.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center">Rest stops are set up every 10 miles where you can get food and drinks as well as take a little break to rest your legs.</div><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/THQGvwRyWiI/AAAAAAAAD6A/szWfFwLD7Ws/s1600/IMG_2479.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509035661664082466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/THQGvwRyWiI/AAAAAAAAD6A/szWfFwLD7Ws/s400/IMG_2479.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/THQFkp89CyI/AAAAAAAAD54/ODe7w7qDjgY/s1600/IMG_2487.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509034371475901218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ev6lzSA1Qg0/THQFkp89CyI/AAAAAAAAD54/ODe7w7qDjgY/s400/IMG_2487.JPG" /></a><br />Come join us next year for this spectacular event.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-80016637618406164262010-04-12T11:58:00.002-06:002010-04-12T12:05:10.081-06:00Union Pacific Railroad Honors 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S8NgsXN04zI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/qreqtaq9Imo/s1600/UP+BSA+loco+-+desert.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459313488565691186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S8NgsXN04zI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/qreqtaq9Imo/s320/UP+BSA+loco+-+desert.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the UP No. 2010 Boy Scouts of America Locomotive, created as a tribute to the organization's centennial celebration. The UP No. 2010 honors Scouting's 100-year impact on the nation and the many Scouting enthusiasts in Union Pacific's work force and communities.<br />"Union Pacific and the Boy Scouts of America have played leadership roles in shaping America's history. With the UP No. 2010, we are proud to celebrate 100 years of Scouting, progress and patriotism," said Robert W. Turner, Union Pacific senior vice president-Corporate Relations.<br />"We are deeply honored by the tribute Union Pacific has given to Scouting through the creation of the commemorative locomotive," said Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. "We also owe a great deal of gratitude to our UP employee Scouting alumni base, which has spearheaded the movement to create the UP No. 2010. Their efforts mean that for years to come, the locomotive will serve as a reminder of the impact millions of Scouts have had on this country for 100 years." (<a href="http://www.up.com/">http://www.up.com/</a>)</div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-17098174124474422072010-02-26T11:43:00.004-07:002010-02-26T11:54:01.783-07:00Utah Grizzley Hockey Team Announces Scout NightCAMP WITH THE UTAH GRIZZLIES!! Friday, March 12th @ 7pm<br /><br />Celebrating 100 Years Of Scouting!!<br /><br />Don’t miss Scout Night 2010 at the E-Center!!<br /><br />CAMPERS<br />• ALL NIGHT CAMPING – Camp out at the E-Center after the game<br />• MOVIE & SKATING - After the game, camper will skate on the Grizzlies ice and watch a movie on the big screen<br />• WORK ON YOUR BADGES – Get your skating badge!<br />• FREE SNACKS - Snacks will be provided for campers<br />• BREAKFAST - Campers will get a breakfast at 7:30am<br /><br />ALL PARTICIPANTS<br />• SHOW OFF YOUR SCOUT PRIDE - Wear your uniform to<br />the game!<br />• NAME IN LIGHTS - Each troop will be announced over the<br />PA with the troop name in lights on the Big Screen…..so<br />make some noise!!<br />• SPECIAL SCOUT SEATING - Scouts and their families will be<br />in specially reserved seats so everyone sits together! You’ll<br />be right down in the action in your Lower Bowl seat!<br />• FAMILY FUN - Every participant will receive a ticket to the Grizzlies game and get to enjoy<br />three hours of fun and excitement together !<br /><br />RESERVATIONS<br />$25 Campers (Includes everything listed above)<br />$10 Scout Night Ticket (Good for Grizzlies Game)<br /><br />RESERVE A SPOT FOR YOUR TROOP NOW!<br />To reserve your group or for any questions contact the Daniel Haupert with the<br />Utah Grizzlies at 801-988-8021.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-87179463225516005162010-02-26T11:30:00.004-07:002010-02-26T11:40:56.860-07:002010 Report to the Governor of Utah<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gVmHT6JDI/AAAAAAAAAJw/mdtD6dvnr8o/s1600-h/100_1166.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442623894219007026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gVmHT6JDI/AAAAAAAAAJw/mdtD6dvnr8o/s320/100_1166.JPG" border="0" /></a> In conjunction with the Great Salt Lake Council and the Utah National Parks Council, Scouts and Venture youth from the Trapper Trails Council presented Utah Governor Gary Herbert the report of Scouting for 2010. A memorable occasion for these young men and women, The Governor then declared 2010 as BSA year in the State of Utah. <div><br /><div>Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff served as master of ceremonies for the event. Also present was BSA's Chief Scout Executive Robert "Bob" Mazzuca. Bob took a few minutes to thank the leadership of the State of Utah for its support of the Scouting movement, noting that nearly 10% of Eagle Scouts in the United States of America came from Utah in 2009. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gVWnDnpII/AAAAAAAAAJo/sNy-u5LWLEA/s1600-h/100_1205.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442623627862713474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gVWnDnpII/AAAAAAAAAJo/sNy-u5LWLEA/s320/100_1205.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div>To a room packed with reporters and Scouting supporters, Governor Herbert expressed sincere appreciation to all Scouts for their service to the State, recognizing the great leadership that Scouting provides (and produces) for the State. </div><br /><div>The Trapper Trails Council was represented by 8 youth: 5 Cub Scouts (1 Tiger Cub, 2 Wolf Cubs, 1 Bear Cub, and 1 Webelos Scout), 1 Boy Scout, 1 Varsity Scout, and 1 Venture Youth. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-81395306204608391112010-02-26T11:12:00.002-07:002010-02-26T11:29:38.188-07:00Council Recognizes 4 Men For Distinguished Service To YouthOn February 12, the council presented the Whitney M. Young and Scouting…Vale la Pena awards to 4 deserving individuals. <br /><br />The Whitney M. Young award was created to recognize outstanding services by an adult or an organization for demonstrating involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds.<br /><br />The purpose of the ¡Scouting…Vale la Pena! Service Award is to recognize outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization who has demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Hispanic American/Latino youth.<br /><br />As recipients of the Whitney M. Young Service Award, Mr. Jack Greene and Dr. Noall E. Wolff and as recipients of the Scouting. . .Vale la Pena award, Mr. Carlos Roundy and Mr. Mike Hall.<br /><br />Jack Greene currently serves on the Trapper Trails Council Scoutreach committee. Jack is extensively involved in his community, serving as a Cache Valley Multicultural Committee board member, and director at the Ogden Nature Center, just to name a few. Jack has also served as a Learning for Life leader and Scoutmaster. Jack’s work is dedicated to serving middle school aged youth, high school youth, and university students.<br /><br />Dr. Noall Wolff currently serves Scouting youth in the Bear Lake District. As a member of the medical staff at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, Dr. Wolff in known for promoting Scouting in the Bear Lake Valley. His zeal for the Scouting movement is unmatched by most. Dr. Wolff has given leadership as a District Chairman, and as a member of various district subcommittees.<br /><br />Carlos Roundy currently serves on the Trapper Trails Council Scoutreach committee. Carlos has been heavily involved with the Multicultural efforts in Cache Valley. Currently, Carlos serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster to a Latino scout troop in Cache Valley. Carlos is dedicated to give inner city youth the opportunity to experience the outdoors through camping.<br /><br />Mike Hall provides a positive image of Scouting in the Hispanic American/Latino community. Mike served as a Unit Commissioner to 3 Hispanic American/Latino units for 2 ½ years, continually extending the image of scouting as he visited his assigned units weekly. One of Mike’s strengths is his ability to continuously help Latino Scout units resolve problems and improve all aspects of their unit operations. He helps the youth to lead as they better understand the aims and methods of Scouting.<br /><br />The Trapper Trails Council extends sincere congratulations to these 4 men for their efforts in blessing the lives of youth in the Trapper Trails Council.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-20846938366395713942010-02-26T11:01:00.003-07:002010-02-26T11:10:01.677-07:00Ogden City Council Recognizes the 100 year Anniversary of the BSA<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gOQLfcPHI/AAAAAAAAAJY/DgO_ajBlZ_w/s1600-h/P1030497.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442615820802604146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gOQLfcPHI/AAAAAAAAAJY/DgO_ajBlZ_w/s320/P1030497.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>On February 16, 2010, the Ogden City Council recognized the Trapper Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America. Council member Niel Garner read a proclamation prepared. Following the reading of the proclamation, the council voted unanimously to adopt the proclamation. The proclamation was then presented to Trapper Trails Council Scout Executive Mike Marchese. </div><br /><div>A highlight of the evening was a strong presence of Boy Scouts at the meeting; some in attendance to work on their Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge, others there representing the BSA. The pledge of allegiance was led by Troop 4, sponsored by the 1st Presbyterian Church in Ogden. Troop 4 is the oldest consecu<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gOWaesUTI/AAAAAAAAAJg/TrKmLyPXSJM/s1600-h/P1030500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442615927905210674" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gOWaesUTI/AAAAAAAAAJg/TrKmLyPXSJM/s320/P1030500.jpg" border="0" /></a>tively chartered troop in Ogden. It was an impressive sight to watch each member of the troop be presented to the council, with each Scout in attendance having the opportunity to state his name, thus having his name recorded as an official part of the minutes of the city council meeting. </div><br /><div>As the largest city in the council, the Trapper Trails Council wishes to recognize and express appreciation to Ogden city for its support of the Trapper Trails Council and the Boy Scouts of America. </div></div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-40426169149295392182010-02-26T10:48:00.006-07:002010-02-26T11:59:37.073-07:00Trapper Trails Council Inducts Leadership for 2010On February 12, 2010 the Trapper Trails Council Conducted its annual business meeting. At the annual business meeting, council officers took their oath of office. These council officers, all volunteers, make up the Council Executive Committee, Executive Board, and Advisory Board Members. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442612290827391570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gLCtTxElI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/CNyGZESksx0/s320/IMG_0849.JPG" border="0" />Cub Scout Wesley Elmore led the executive officers in their pledge.<br /><br /><div>For 2010, the council executive committee comprises the following individuals:</div><div><br />Council President: David Wadman<br />Council Commissioner: Rulon “Bob” Osmond<br />Vice President over Administration: Jerry Toombs<br />Vice President over District Operations: Brent Hatch<br />Vice President over Program:<br />Vice President over Training: Val Radmall<br />Vice President over Camping: Tim Parkinson<br />Vice President over Properties: Russell Tanner<br />Vice President over Scoutreach: Kurt Rifleman<br />Vice President over Relationships: Mike Gailey<br />Vice President over Marketing: Kenny Wright<br />Vice President over Membership: Ange’ Workman </div><div>Vice President over Learning for Life: Noel Zabriskie<br />Vice President over Finance: Robert Stringham<br />Council Treasurer: Lorenzo “Rennie” Bott<br />Legal Counsel: David Knowles<br />Immediate Past Council President: David Rich</div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-67787629650097700832010-02-26T10:44:00.002-07:002010-02-26T10:47:48.821-07:00Reed Summers Recognized for Efforts as Council CommissionerOn February 12, 2010 the tenure as Council Commissioner for Reed Summers came to an end. Reed has served FAITHFULLY for 3 years as the Trapper Trails Council's commissioner. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442610169687110770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gJHPcg9HI/AAAAAAAAAJI/UzDF6YRksU0/s320/IMG_0847.JPG" border="0" />We appreciate all the efforts of the Reed. Thanks, Reed, for your leadership.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-31276611640775002032010-02-26T10:17:00.008-07:002010-02-26T10:44:35.566-07:00Council Celebrates 100 years of the BSA at Birthday Dinner<div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gG6dcm_PI/AAAAAAAAAIY/nmBIkux9Xnk/s1600-h/IMG_0820.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442607751084047602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gG6dcm_PI/AAAAAAAAAIY/nmBIkux9Xnk/s200/IMG_0820.JPG" border="0" /></a> On Friday, February 12, 2010, the Trapper Trails Council initiated the 100 year anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gHD1W1TSI/AAAAAAAAAIg/LMwh7UHgqo8/s1600-h/IMG_0864.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442607912121093410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gHD1W1TSI/AAAAAAAAAIg/LMwh7UHgqo8/s200/IMG_0864.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div><div><div><div>A phenomenal gathering of 840 Scout, religious, and community leaders gathered in the ballroom of the Ogden Eccles Conference center to celebrate 100 years for the Boy Scouts of America. </div><br /><div>Detailed displays lined the halls outside of the ballroom, hallmarked by an impressive Monkey Bridge constructed specifically for the event. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442608155143612930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gHR-r6qgI/AAAAAAAAAIo/cLcRPgY50n0/s200/IMG_0882.JPG" border="0" />Utah Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell served as the key-note speaker for the evening. President David Beck, Young Men General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also spoke to the audience.<br /><br /><div>The evening concluded with local entertainer Jon Schmidt -- who performed on piano and successfully roused t<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gHpdrxaSI/AAAAAAAAAIw/bT-VH22PePA/s1600-h/IMG_0808.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442608558601496866" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gHpdrxaSI/AAAAAAAAAIw/bT-VH22PePA/s200/IMG_0808.JPG" border="0" /></a>he audience! </div><br /><div>Each recipient of the gala dinner received a commemorative coin celebrating the theme of the dinner: Leave a Legacy. Ogden business leader George Hall served a Master of Ceremonies. At the beginning of the evening, George set the tone for the evening stating, "Tonight, as we celebrate I would invite you to consider 2 things: 1. What has been the legacy left by the leaders of your youth upon you and 2. What is your legacy? "</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442609204098486658" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gIPCWP0YI/AAAAAAAAAJA/LIit256kewU/s200/IMG_0844.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>To all who are in the Boy Scouts of America, take a moment and ask yourself the same questions: What has been the legacy left by the leaders of your youth upon you, and what will your legacy be?</div><br /><br /><div>Celebrate to journey, continue the adventure; LEAVE A LEGACY!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Happy Birthday BSA!</div></div></div></div></div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-37445686701511805202010-02-26T10:10:00.005-07:002010-02-26T10:17:22.776-07:00Senator Orrin Hatch Serves As Key Note for Mountain View District Eagle Banquet<div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gBtZPSIyI/AAAAAAAAAII/MkY4dexs1tg/s1600-h/DSC_0041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442602029057975074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gBtZPSIyI/AAAAAAAAAII/MkY4dexs1tg/s400/DSC_0041.jpg" border="0" /></a> On February 18, 2010, the Mountain View District held it’s annual Eagle Recognition Night on Thursday, February 18. The District recognized 71 Eagle Scout recipients and welcomed Senator Orrin Hatch as the keynote speaker. The event was held at Ogden’s Union Station. Local businesspeople sponsored each Eagle Scout. Families and supporters of each Eagle Scout also attended.<br /><br /><div>Senator Hatch noted that many of the most influential people he has associated with have obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. He shared some of his experiences as a public servant. The Senator ended his comments commending the Boy Scouts of America for it’s 100 year anniversary, and encouraged all in attendance to remember this<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gB3OksVPI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/L6WP1dNSHDI/s1600-h/DSC_0053.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442602197993673970" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S4gB3OksVPI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/L6WP1dNSHDI/s400/DSC_0053.jpg" border="0" /></a> special year of celebration.<br /></div><br /><div>The Mountain View District is one of 18 districts within the Trapper Trails Council.</div></div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-81715687195218934622010-02-08T20:23:00.005-07:002010-02-08T20:34:38.157-07:00100 Years Recognized by the Utah State Legislature<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S3DXQEe4HRI/AAAAAAAAAIA/Iw74IJ3qVMs/s1600-h/100_1048.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436081421317315858" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S3DXQEe4HRI/AAAAAAAAAIA/Iw74IJ3qVMs/s400/100_1048.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>100 years ago today, William D. Boyce filed incorporation papers in Washington DC, and the Boy Scouts of America was born.<br /><br /><div>100 years later, with 4 million members and nearly 20 million alumni, the Boy Scouts of America is stronger than even before!</div><br /><div>Today, representatives from the Trapper Trails Council travelled to the Utah State Capital to witness a historical event for the Boy Scouts of America, the Trapper Trails Council, and the State of Utah as the State Legislature passed a joint resolution recognizing the 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America. The Governor later signed the resolution and expressed with the media his sincere gratitude for the Legacy the BSA has left him. Governor Herbert is a Life Rank Scout. </div><br /><div>It was a memorable day for the council, and for the Boy Scouts of America.</div><br /><div>Check out the joint resolution at the following link: <a href="http://le.utah.gov/~2010/htmdoc/hbillhtm/HCR005.htm">http://le.utah.gov/~2010/htmdoc/hbillhtm/HCR005.htm</a></div><br /><div></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S3DW0-VdrSI/AAAAAAAAAH4/-7ozRKxRfAE/s1600-h/100_1047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436080955810753826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/S3DW0-VdrSI/AAAAAAAAAH4/-7ozRKxRfAE/s400/100_1047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-28380507431359437922009-12-30T15:06:00.002-07:002009-12-30T15:15:11.476-07:00Trapper Trails Council Scoutmaster Honored at 2009 National BSA MeetingsElton Sutherland was selected by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America from a large list of nominees as one of 17 "Distinguished Scoutmasters". Elton and his wife Kathy were honored at the National Meetings held in Orlando, Florida held in 2009. <br /><br />Elton started as an Assistant Scoutmaster with troop 17 (Chartered with Our Savior's Lutheran Church) in 1996. He became the Scoutmaster 6 months later and held that position for 13 years. Meanwhile, he has served as District Committee member, on numerous training staffs including Wood Badge, and is currently the District Food Drive coordinator. He has received the District Award of Merit, Scoutmaster Award of Merit, and is a Silver Beaver recipient. Recently, Elton helped in the formation of a Venture Crew through Our Savior's Lutheran Church and serves as Crew Assistant Advisor. <br /><br />Elton takes every Scout request seriously and prayerfully. If the Unit, District, or Council asks Elton to help with something, his first consideration is how Scouts can be better served if he takes on the task. He seeks out opportunities for youth in the co-ed crew he works with to serve and to grow. He has spent 14 years encouraging new Scouts and Eagle Scouts. <br /><br />He has touched lives of youth, parents, and other Leaders in significant ways. <br /><br />Elton enjoys scouting and the people it has led him to know. Who can ask for better people to be friends with than Scouters? <br /><br />Congratulations to Elton Sutherland for receiving the prestigious honor as one of 17 NATIONALLY recognized Scoutmasters to receive the Distinguished Scoutmaster Award.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-3590630556808572362009-12-30T14:47:00.002-07:002009-12-30T15:05:43.797-07:002010 Philmont Training Center Schedule AnnouncedEver had the desire to attend the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Philmont</span> Training Center? This is your year! Follow the link to find out more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">information</span> about course dates and pricing. Do not miss the opportunity to attend state-of-the art training. <br /><br />Go to: <a href="http://www.philmonttrainingcenter.org/courses/index.html">http://www.philmonttrainingcenter.org/courses/index.html</a>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-2015605407016429662009-12-30T14:41:00.001-07:002009-12-30T14:47:53.640-07:00Have You Heard About Kodiak?The Kodiak Venturing leadership course is unique in that it is offered in an exciting and challenging atmosphere using whatever high-adventure resources you have available. Your crew or council could offer a course backpacking or rafting down a river away from your council or in your local area. Kodiak teaches leadership skills in a fun way that is internalized by the Venturers who take the course. In other words, it is a challenging high-adventure trek with a simple and fun leadership course included. Kodiak is not taught indoors or in a classroom; it is done completely outdoors using nature’s examples of leadership.<br />It is …<br />1. Fun!<br />2. Relevant to each participant’s life.<br />3. Internalized by participants.<br />4. Based on nature.<br />5. Based on the servant leader concept.<br />6. Course Methods<br /><br />It is taught by two instructors (one adult and one youth if possible) in an "instructor team."<br /><br />Only five skills are taught. They are called "commissions." The five commissions are:<br />1. Effective Teams<br />2. Values/Vision<br />3. Communications<br />4. Decision Making<br />5. Planning<br /><br />It is based on symbolism using the Kodiak bear. Commissions are introduced with a hands-on exercise followed by a short presentation, then reinforced with one or more exercises. It uses constant reinforcement. It creates an older teen leadership fraternity.<br /><br />Check out more about Kodiak at: <a href="http://www.kodiak-bsa.org/">www.kodiak-bsa.org</a>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-42603540315683998932009-12-30T14:36:00.003-07:002009-12-30T14:41:21.569-07:00Effective January 4, 2010. . .Trapper Trails Council recently announced personnel changes affecting several districts in the council, effective Monday, January 4, 2010.<br /><br />Kim Hardcastle will serve as District Executive for the Lakeview district<br />Gary Weeks will serve as District Executive for the Mt. Ogden district<br />Graham Allen will serve as District Executive for the Island View district<br />Tom Hunsaker will serve as a Exploring Executive seeking new partnerships with groups and organizations throughout the council to sponsor Exploring units. <br /><br />Please refer any questions to Director of Field Service Michael Jenkins at 801-479-5460.Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-66696682076816833712009-12-30T14:32:00.002-07:002009-12-30T14:36:07.533-07:00Council Announces the Hiring of New District ExecutiveThe Trapper Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America recently hired Graham Allen to serve as a District Executive for the Island View District. The Island View District annually serves more than 2,500 registered youth and 1,000 volunteer leaders in Sunset, Clinton, West Point and Clearfield.<br /><br />Allen started work for the Trapper Trails Council November 2nd. He is responsible to oversee District program development, youth recruitment and involvement, Unit leadership training and District fundraising. Additionally, Allen has been assigned to direct the Council’s local Cub-day camp, Camp Fife, located outside of Tremonton.<br /><br />“We are excited to have Graham join our team,” Michael Marchese, Trapper Trails Council’s CEO and Executive Director of Scouting said. “His professional skills, personal drive and motivational energy move people and accomplish tasks that benefit boys and volunteers.”<br /><br />Prior to working for the Trapper Trails Council, Allen worked as a Public Relations professional.<br /><br /> Allen recently graduated from Weber State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.<br /><br />We welcome Graham to the Trapper Trails Council team! Expect GREAT things from him. He brings charisma and talent to serve you!Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-44715168880861645602009-12-30T14:25:00.003-07:002009-12-30T14:31:29.062-07:00100 year Celebration Activity #1: 100 year Birthday DinnerBe honest with yourself . . . the kid in you LOVES birthday parties. The first official centennial celebration activity will be a birthday bash fit only for a centenarian! The 100-year birthday party will not only serve as the kick-off to the year-long celebration, but will be an event never to be forgotten! <br /><br />The setting for the event will be at the eclectic Eccles Conference Center in downtown Ogden. Phenomenal displays, entertainment from local musician Jon Schmidt, outstanding guest speakers Tico Perez (BSA National Commissioner) and Utah Governor Gary Herbert, flag ceremonies, and an elegant dinner will all be a part of the evening. <br /><br />What would a Scouting event be without singing? You will not want to miss the gathering of 700+ Civic, Community, Religious, and Scouting leaders singing “Happy Birthday” to an organization deserving of such recognition!<br /><br />There could be no better way to celebrate – with scouting friends old and new! Talk to your friends, neighbors, and family members. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! Tickets for this event will be available December 1, 2009, and will not last long! <br /><br />Who participates: Adults old and new, young or old!<br /><br />Location: George S. Eccles Conference Center<br /> 2415 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401<br /><br />Date: Friday, February 12, 2010<br /><br />Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM<br /><br />Cost: $30.00/person<br /> $300.00/table<br /><br />Registration: Online at www.trappertrails.org<br /><br />Leave A Legacy – Centennial Awards Requirements: Fulfills elective Character Award<br />requirementJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-60036044951970321842009-12-30T14:18:00.002-07:002009-12-30T14:25:05.838-07:00Trapper Trails Council Now on FacebookThe Trapper Trails Council proudly announces that it now has a page on Facebook. We encourage ALL members (adult and youth) of the council to become a "fan" of the Trapper Trails Council to receive frequent information and updates on the happenings, events, and news of the BSA and the Trapper Trails Council. Information will also be posted on the council blog; but in the event of 21st century communication facebook is a great way for the council to communicate with you!<br /><br />Check the council out on Facebook! Become a "fan" today!Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-50199476746820990782009-12-30T14:07:00.003-07:002009-12-30T14:18:24.986-07:00Council Order of the Arrow Lodge Awaxxaawe Awachia Leadership Changes AnnouncedKen Jeppesen, local volunteer and vigil member of the Order of the Arrow has been selected to serve as the next lodge advisor for the council's Order of the Arrow lodge. Ken will succeed Dennis Stockberger, who has served as Lodge Advisor since 2007. Ken grew up in the Cache Valley, and now lives in Davis County. He brings with him a wealth of leadership experience and knowledge to lead the Order of the Arrow Lodge to the next step. We are excited to welcome Ken to this new position. Ken has most recently served as Section Advisor for the Order of the Arrow, a position he has held for nearly 3 years. <br /><br />Appreciation is expressed to Dennis Stockberger for his leadership to the Lodge for the last several years. <br /><br />Ken's appointment will be in effect at the 2010 Founders Festival in February. For more details about the order of the arrow, how to join, and when key dates for the lodge are, visit the lodge website at: <a href="http://www.lodge535.org/">http://www.lodge535.org/</a>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-29179947696644624782009-12-30T14:00:00.002-07:002009-12-30T14:07:39.555-07:002010 Patch Program Available in Council Service Centers on January 4, 2010As a part of the 2010 Celebration, the 2010 "Leave A Legacy" Puzzle Patch program was introduced to unit, district, and council leadership at the October 2009 Council All-Hands conference. The puzzle patch set is a six piece patch set that seeks to engage youth and adults in the centennial celebration of the Boy Scouts of America in the Trapper Trails Council.<br /><br /><p>There will be a lot of fun memories made in Scouting in 2010. This year of celebration will afford the once-in-a –lifetime opportunity for all who participate to fulfill the vision of the centennial theme: celebrating the adventure, continuing the journey. <br /><br />The centennial patch awards program has been carefully designed to augment the theme;<br /><br />Every unit should participate in the 2010 centennial patch awards program! The patch program is a puzzle patch, made up of 6 segment patches that when put together complete a meaningful, larger patch. A picture of the patch and requirements can be accessed from <a href="http://www.trappertrails.org/">www.trappertrails.org</a> at the centennial website<br /><br />Purpose:<br /><br />The purpose of completing this patch will help Scout units by:<br />Increasing participation<br />Encouraging trained unit leaders<br />Teaching scouting ideals<br />Building group unity<br />Teaching boys to serve others.<br /><br />Throughout 2010, it is hoped that unit leaders will take the opportunity to talk about 3 things:<br />1. The five individuals credited for playing a major role in the development of the Boy Scouts of America: William D. Boyce, Ernest Seton Thompson, Daniel Carter Beard, James E. West, and Lord Robert Baden-Powell. Brief Descriptions of the lives of these five men are found at the centennial website in the 2010 award patch program section. <br />2. The five ideals listed on the patches: Character, Leadership, Service, Outdoors (Respect for, and participation in), and Achievement.<br />3. What it means to Leave a Legacy.<br /><br />Acquiring Patches:<br /><br />There will be no formal way of certifying completion of requirements; it has been structured to be “on my honor.” Patch segments are available for purchase after January 1, 2010 at all council service centers. <br /><br />The cost is $1.00 for each segment ($6.00 for each set). <br /><br />Requirements:<br /><br />Available at council service centers or online at <a href="http://www.trappertrails.org/">www.trappertrails.org</a> at the centennial website</p>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-17147940716119313412009-12-30T13:48:00.002-07:002009-12-30T13:59:09.483-07:00Group Makes Art Presentation to Trapper Trails Council<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/Szu_CwAn4nI/AAAAAAAAAHw/aSFwBSIO0rs/s1600-h/Century+of+Values+2009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421136630438683250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sawrAuw25EI/Szu_CwAn4nI/AAAAAAAAAHw/aSFwBSIO0rs/s400/Century+of+Values+2009.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The Century of Values tour team made a stop at the Trapper Trails Council headquarters on October 15, 2009 as a part of their nationwide tour of all 300+ councils in the United States of America. The Century of Values tour originated in Detroit, Michigan. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The 30 minute presentation was concluded by presenting a numbered copy of the a commissioned piece of art work to the Trapper Trails Council. Mike Marchese, council Scout Executive accepted the artwork from the Century of Values team for the Trapper Trails Council. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The brief presentation was accompanied by an impressive Motor Home which was decorated with Scouting logos and pictures. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The presented piece of artwork hangs in the Ogden Service Center foyer. Copies of the artwork will soon hang in the Green River Trading Post and at the Boyd and Merlene Ivie Service Center in Logan. Check it the next time you are in the one of the service centers.</div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-78494411673855872462009-12-30T13:22:00.006-07:002009-12-30T13:48:23.610-07:00Why not make Bike the Bear One of your Scout Units MUST DO Activities of 2010?2009 was a record year for annual Bike the Bear event held at Camp Hunt in Garden City! Nearly 700 Scouts and leaders rode around Bear Lake; up from 500 the year before. Why not make the 2010 event a part your year.<br /><br /><div>The event will begin at Camp Hunt on August 13, 2010 with a spaghetti dinner. Several hundred Scouts and leaders will camp at Hunt in preparation for an early start the next morning. The "official" ride will begin early on Saturday with hundreds of Scouts and leaders lined up to start at 7:30. In addition to Scouts and leaders, there will be cyclists participate in the event as a part of their training for larger events like LOTOJA, which is held 2 weeks after Bike the Bear. The ride around Bear Lake is fully supported with rest stations every ten miles. The Order of the Arrow provides key logistical support for the event. </div><br /><div>Biking around Bear Lake proves to be an easy way to complete the 50 mile leg of the cycling merit badge. In addition, the weather is perfect for a jont around the lake; and let face it, the scenery is wonderful. </div><br /><div>For 2010, Bike the Bear is one of six major events set to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Scouting. Visit <a href="http://www.trappertrails.org/">http://www.trappertrails.org/</a> for more details and information regarding Bike the Bear in 2010!</div>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9097846219504878290.post-5307940475555700242009-12-30T13:19:00.002-07:002009-12-30T13:22:43.315-07:00Scout Troop Enjoys Memorable Trip Across The PondBy Stu Parkinson, Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop One, Logan, Utah<br /><br />Troop 1 Leaders & Scouts visit the birthplace of scouting - Brownsea Island<br /><br />Boy Scout Troop One from Logan, Utah (Sponsored by the Logan Lions Club-Old Ephraim District) arrived July 17 in London, England to participate in their fifth international scouting exchange since 1996 with scouts from Ashford, Kent, England. The 2009 scouting exchange was scheduled from July 16-August 10, and involved six scouts and three adult leaders from Troop One; Scoutmaster Tom Hogan, and Assistant Scoutmasters Randy Martin and Nicholas Major.<br />Before departing for the United Kingdom, I planned with Assistant Scoutmaster Randy Martin to develop a news blog, so that relatives of those scouts and leaders going to England could keep up to date with their daily activities. In reality, this news blog turned out to be so much more. Cache Valley radio station KVNU-AM updated their listening audience on a regular basis of the noteworthy activities Troop One was involved in, via the news blog Randy and I had developed.<br />Presently, plans are in the works to have Troop One host fourteen leaders and scouts from Ashford, Kent, UK in the summer of 2010. Troop One host families will provide accommodations for our English friends, and will take them on excursions in the northern Utah area. Other plans involve taking English and Troop One scouts and leaders to a Trapper Trails Council summer camp, along with a week-long visit to the Jackson Hole, Wyoming and the surrounding area.<br />Rather than go into detail in this article of Troop One’s remarkable exploits during their nearly one month stay in the United Kingdom, I shall simply let you readers visit the online news blog, and read for yourselves about the incredible journey these nine scouters were fortunate to experience.<br /><a href="http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/ishare/?profile=TroopOneNews">http://www.cachevalleydaily.com/ishare/?profile=TroopOneNews</a>Joshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07029397048025075757noreply@blogger.com0