Andy has placed fourth for all of Bucks County in the
National Mathcounts Competition. ALthough his Richboro Junior High team
placed third overall as a school team, the team will not be moving on.
Andy, however, as a finalist now goes on to the States Competition later
this month. Reports are untrue that Andy's winning response was to the
question: How many campers are there in a six-man tent?
And finally, Frank was lauded in the Courier
Times for recently being awarded the Eagle Scout rank. Frank has
also been awarded a $500 scholarship for further studies while
participating in a project at the Philadelphia Auto Show.
Troop 5 scouts not only excel at scouting, but they do well
academically.
Those of you who didn't sleep through Booby Trapping 101 will be glad
you didn't. Those skills will be called into play while preparing your
camp. Start planning now.
Camouflage clothing will be the dress code for this affair. So come
prepared with dark clothing. Dirty socks are not considered dark
clothing, however.
The objective of this trip is to encourage team work while having tons
of fun. The ultimate rule, which you will hear over and over, is THINK
FIRST. THEN ACT. YOU CAN'T HURT ANYONE.
Extra adults will be needed for this trip because Leadership wants to
play. The new Webelos, crossing over in late March, are also invited on
the trip. They will be acting as gofers and spies.
Because of the tremendous intrest in this trip and in order to make the
teams so that preparations can get under way, an early sign up deadline
date of March 17 has been set. In the meantime, you may want to brush-
up on your face-painting technique.
Any intrested father who wishes to drive is encouraged to call Steve.
The convoy will leave Friday evening from the church lot and rutrn at
approximately 3:30 pm Sunday afternoon, after the mandatory Mickey D's
stop.
Among the scouts on the trip were John, Steve, Andrew, Matt, Alex,
Paul, Patrick, Nick, Tim, Adam, Josh, Derek, and Dan.
The next morning we woke up and went on a wood cutting expedition.
After the fire was well stocked, about three hours later, all the scouts
sat down for an exciting session of KNOT TYING! Most of the scouts were
able to attain the Associate's Degree of Knots. (Assos. D.K.)
Next orinteering started. Scouts were put in small groups and sent off
to pick their way through the wilderness lookming blindly for a card or
a piece of tape. There was the Scoutmaster's Challenge. A one-man, no
marker, 5-point course where the prize was a free candy bar! Of course,
nobody god close enough to the marker (though there were some who were
kinda close).
After the trip up to the snack bar, where orange soda seemed to be the
most popular choice (read that, the ONLY choice), the scouts went back
to the cabin to eat dinner and go to sleep. The next morning, after a
church service on the rocks, everyone left, and we managed to arrive
back at the church on time!
But this huge fund raiser requires adult volunteers. Anyone interested
in picking, sorting orders, or offering any help at all that first week
of May, please give Betty a call. If you've never been to a grower's
warehouse, it's quite an adventure, one that you will enjoy. So please
spare us a few hours.
Upcoming Events for March & April
Troop 5 In the News
Several troop members have received academic aclaim last month.
Josh won first place in the National Geographic
Geography Bee at Richboro Junior High for the second consecutive year.
He is now waiting to qualify for the State Geography Championship.
There must be some kind of leadership position Josh could qualify for as
Chad's Geography Assistant.
The Ultimate Camping Trip: Ultimate Commandos
What has 100 legs, blackened faces, is camouflaged in the woods and
won't sleep? Answer: Troop 5 on the April camping trip to Firestone
Base at Camp Resica Falls. The concept is simple, it's a modern-day
version of "Steal the Bacond". The troop will be split up into two
teams, each with its own camp. Each team will design and make their own
"bacon"., items crafted prior to the trip. The object will be to locate
and steal the opposing team's bacon and grab their armbands to capture
prisoners as well. Points will be awarded for the number of items
captured.
Camp Brule
The March camping trip will be to Camp Brule near Eagles Mere,
Pennsylvania. The theme for this trip will be hiking and wilderness
survival in this picturesque part of Northern Pennsylvania. Scouts will
be making shelters out of wood.
Delmont Adventure
By Andy
This February, from the 14th to the 16th we set out for Delmont Scout
Reservation. It was a very uneventful ride there (Chad wasn't with us),
and when we got there, everyone was assigned to their bunks for a good
night's rest.
Old and Outgrown? Then Recycle It!
UNIFORMS. Not your spouse! As a service to its members, Troop 5
maintains an inventory of "gently worn" scout unifrms from scouts who
have outgrown their shirts, etc. If you're spring cleaning some closets
and run acorss a uniform not being worn, why not consider donating it to
the Uniform Recycling Program. ALl items should be cleaned before
donating.
Elm Avenue Cleanup
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19. Spend a few hours spreading
scout spirit and picking up roadside debris. The Scout Oath reminds us
to do our duty to our country. Here's your chance., right in your own
backyard and receive some service hours, too.
New Bookcase in Scout Room
The troop extends muchos gracias to Chad for building the bookcase and
to Tauge Lumber for donating all the supplies. Check out the fine
workmanship and the quality materials.
Flower Show Churchville Style
As tiny crocuses poke through the snow, April showers remind us that
Flower Sale forms will soon be on their way. As you may know, the
annual Flower Sale is a wonderful opportunity for scouts to defray the
expense of summer camp and High Adventure.