Great 25 Miler today! In addition to Scott J completing his second 25 miler, if you look at the pics, you’ll see he also could have earned credit towards the “Hiking” Merit Badge, the “freezing your butt off” Merit Badge and “almost killing Mr. Warner by pushing him to hard” Merit badge which could have led to the “first aide” Merit Badge. Seriously though, what a great ride though the single track trails right in our back yard. And Scott does this every weekend!
The boy’s hike on Saturday included a stroll through the Academy, walking along Fountain creek through downtown Colorado Springs, and…uummmmmm……..experiencing some urban jungle around Tejon/Nevada. All the kid’s powered through the hikes with no problem! Congrats to Michael Warner and Sam Moore for finishing off the hiking requirements for the Hiking Merit Badge! There will be some sore legs tomorrow!
We’ll meet tomorrow, Saturday Nov 16th, at the Santa Fe trailhead at Northgate at 6:30 am.
Boys should dress in layers for the weather, have good shoes or boots. Sunscreen. Water. A hat. Bring your own lunch. Some snacks and beverages will be provided at designated stops along the way. Thanks to Swanie for running the support mission in the “lag wagon!” There will be a 10 mile option (pickup at Goose Gossage Park off Mark Dabling, estimated at 10-10:30 am) and a 20 mile option (pickup at El Pomar Park off of Janitel, estimated at about 1:30 – 2 pm).
My cell phone number is 719-373-3324 to get updates on hike status or to coordinate Scout pickup.
Scouts signed up so far:
Adults going so far:
See you tomorrow morning!
Jon
Remember to bring your canned good donations!
TROOP 287 THANKSGIVING COURT OF HONOR
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Set Up 5:30 PM – Dinner 6:00 PM – Court of Honor 7:00 PM
Wilson United Methodist Church
The Troop Committee will provide 2 Turkeys, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls and Butter, and CAKE!
We ask that the troop families bring the following dishes to compliment our dinner according to the first letter of your last name:
A – M SIDE DISH
N – Z SALAD
Please remember to bring your canned good donation – one can per person please!
As always we will have to take care of some Troop Business at the COH. Please be ready to take care of the following:
If you have any questions about these items please call me or email me at kkaelin@comcast.net
Thanks and I cannot wait to eat some TURKEY!!!!!
Kathy Kaelin – Troop Treasurer
Troop 287 Cyclists,
I currently have a 25 miler scheduled for this Sunday, but I need a RSVP of participation to determine if it needs to be rescheduled. There is a 20 mile hike on Saturday that takes priority and if you are doing the hike then you will need to recover on Sunday. However, if you are not doing the hike and would still like to ride then I will be available. I also need a RSVP because I would like to tailor the ride to the capability of the scout. Last time I had only one rider and he was capable of riding much more challenging trails. My goal is to make these rides as fun as possible. So, please contact me at seanmwarner@gmail.com (don’t forget the M) or at 719.648.6798 to RSVP. I also would need one other adult.
Ride to Work, Work to Eat, Eat to Live, Live to Ride!
Mr. Warner
If you are deciding between the hike and the bike ride, then choose the hike as I am more flexible on the bike ride scheduling.
Troop 287 Committee Meeting Minutes
November 12, 2013
Present were: Jen Jirous, Kathy Kaelin, Joyce Moore, Sandy Johnston, Tom Sharp and Keith Moore
Approval of Minutes: Kathy noted corrections – the title needs to be changed to October not November, and the last entry should be – December committee will concentrate on Policy and Procedure Manual and the Budget for 2014. Joyce moved to accept the minutes as modified, Jen Seconded – all voted in favor.
Scoutmaster Report: Keith handed out the modified Annual Report with a list of additional Merit Badges the boys would like to do. The committee voted to approve the activities in the Annual Report but not the Merit Badges until they are scheduled.
Keith also reported that the Knot Patrol met and asked for more parent involvement in the troop. With only 4 Asst Scoutmasters covering events with two leaders is becoming a problem. On last two campouts we had a parent volunteer attend as the second adult. This worked out very well. The committee will make a signup sheet for the Activities on the Year Plan and ask parents to volunteer. This will include Flags Holiday sign-ups. Kathy will lay out the signup sheet – Keith will print it in Poster size and have ready for the COH next week.
Advancements Report: Joyce made a motion that for all Eagles the troop would provide – Eagle Kit – Standard – Cost $26.99 and the Eagle Neckerchief and Slide – Cost $22.98 – Total Cost Approximately $50.00 – Jen made a motion to Approve – Kathy seconded and all voted in favor. We have two Eagle COH coming up – Michel Swanson – November 24th and Stefan Rodriguez – January 26th. Joyce attended the Eagle Fledgling Class – Said it was very informative.
Treasurer Report: Kathy handed out the Treasurer Report. We are still within budget. There is $330.00 in the Flag Account we can use to bring the Income up to the necessary level to cover actual expenses. This will be determined on the final Financial Statement for 2013. Jen moved to approve the Treasurer Report for November – Sandy seconded – all voted in favor.
Parent Involvement Discussion: Kathy will take the Yearly Calendar and make a Sign-up Sheet for Leaders and Volunteers. Keith will print it poster size and bring it to the COH next week. Sandy will staff that table and work on getting Parent Volunteers for the activities for the next year.
Kathy will make a second Sign-Up Sheet for the Merit Badges the boys would like to do. We will need people who have experience or interest in those areas to become Merit Badge Counselors. That will be avail for the Parents as well.
Sandy will also have a sign-up sheet for the Troop Website. She has volunteered to put in the email addresses for the families that want to receive that information in their emails.
COH Planning – November 19th: Joyce will do the Flyer for the COH. Canned Goods for Care and Share will be the Admission Fee for the COH. Families will be asked to bring Sides and Salads. Set-up – 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm – COH 7:00pm.
Turkeys – Joyce and Kathy
Dressing – Kathy
Mashed Potatoes – Sandy
Cranberry Sauce, Gravy, Rolls, Butter – Jen
Cake – Joyce
Tom will find out how we can do a video slide show of pictures from Summer Camp, Sea Base and other activities the boys have participated in. He will get the format to Kathy so she can download the pictures.
Kathy will be collecting for the Registration Dues for 2014 — $24.00 per scout and leader — $12.00 for boys life. Also she will have sign-ups for 2014 Summer Camp – Camp Jeffrey – $100.00 deposit.
Other Items:
Parent and Leader Training: Kathy reported that she checked with the Training District Rep for Frontier and the YPT Training Disk that is used for group training has not been updated in many years. It would take 1 ½ hours to complete. It was decided that this would not take place during the COH as discussed. Sandy suggested we have one meeting a month be YPT Day – During the meeting Parents can come in with their computers and complete the YPT Training with leader help. Also the committee will look for CPR and First Aid Training that can be either at Council or at the Church for anyone who wishes to take it. More information will be made available in the future.
Next Meeting: December 10th 6:30 PM: Focus on this meeting will be to Review the Policy and Procedure Manual and the 2014 Budget. Please be ready by reading the Policy and Procedure Manual.
This Saturday, the boys of Troop 287 will meet at at the north gate of the US Air Force Academy at 6:30 a.m., to do the 20-mile hike as part of the Eagle-required Hiking Merit Badge. We start at the parking lot just before the Academy guard gate and hike down the Santa Fe Trail. We’ll finish at El Pomar (S. Circle and I-25). We expect 5-6 hours of hiking.
Boys should dress in layers for the weather, have good shoes or boots. Sunscreen. Water. A hat. Bring your own lunch. Some snacks and beverages will be provided at designated stops along the way.
Scouts signed up so far:
Adults going so far:
Contact ASM Jon Ulman if you have questions: 719-434-8450.
Troop 287 Cyclists,
This Sunday’s ride will be a challenging 25 Miler. It’s going to start at Noon this time to take advantage of the peak warm time during the day. Once again, we will start at Noon sharp. Make sure your bike is ride ready (tires inflated, chain lubed, and bring a flat tire kit). We will be doing some road riding on this one. The route will take us through Garden of the Gods, North on Centennial, East on Vindicator then Woodmen to the Santa Fe Trail. We’ll go south on the Sante Fe Trail then take the Midland Trail back to Garden of the Gods Trading Post. Make sure you have water and some healthy snacks.
Also, I am need of another adult to ride with us. Give me a shout if you can make it. I’d like to give a special thanks to all the parents that have been on the rides so far. Your participation has been awesome and the key to accomplishing this Merit Badge in a timely manner!
Sean
The boys of Troop 287 will be doing game night on Tuesday, Nov 5. The event is glow golf at Chapel Hills Mall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Uniform is Class B troop T-shirts. Cost is $7 for adults. Children 6-12 is $5. Children 5 and under is $3.
GlowGolf
Chapel Hills Mall
1710 Briargate Blvd.
Suite 717
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Located on the Lower Level by Dillard’s
Click for Google Map & Directions …
If 10 or more people show up for the troop, everyone’s admission is $1 off.
Troop 287 Cyclists,
Our next bike ride will be a 15 Miler. We will meet at America the Beautiful Park on Sunday at 1pm. It will be an out and back ride on the Sante Fe trail. Please ensure the bike is ready for the ride and scouts have water and snacks. See you then!
Sean Warner
Troop 287 Cyclists,
We will be meeting in the north end of the Costco Parking lot (trail head by Costco Gas Station) at 1pm on the 20th for a 15 Mile Bike ride. Make sure all bikes are ready with tires inflated to the right pressure, seat adjusted to the right high, chain lubed, etc. Make sure you have a flat tire kit and a method of hydration. Sunday’s forecast is a high of 52 with a 30% chance of rain so be prepared. A healthy snack is good too….remember, no candy. We will depart promptly at 1pm so don’t be late or you’ll have to pedal fast to catch up. This will be an out and back ride towards the AFA on the Santa Fe Trail system. See you tomorrow!
Sean Warner
Troop 287 Committee Meeting Minutes
Held on October 8, 2013 6:30-7:30PM
Recorded by: Andrea Warner
Welcome and Approval of Minutes
Scoutmaster Report – Keith
Keith submitted calendar from planning meeting. Jen will ask Keith to submit a new calendar with MBs that the older scouts can do while the younger scouts do the ones already completed by them before committee will approve calendar for the year
Treasurer’s Report – Kathy
Kathy submitted report and it was approved. Copy of report will be at COH
Advancements Report – Joyce
Joyce not able to attend, table for next meeting
Popcorn Update
Orders are due Oct 15th delivery of popcorn orders the 1st week of Nov and all money is due by Nov 19th COH
COH Planning – November 19
Jen will email Joyce, Tom, And Dave about turkeys. Joyce will do the program again. Committee will provide mash potatoes, gravy, paper products and stuffing. Parents will do sides and desserts. An email will go out for the last names to bring which items.
Parent involvement discussion- table for next meeting
Activity Tracking discussion- table for next meeting
Eagle Alumni picnic- table for next meeting
Other
Kathy will contact Sandy who does the flags about flag subscription renewals by putting a flier on their doors to help with the renewals.
Next Meeting – November 12, 6:30PM
Focus for next month meeting will be budget for next year and treasure report and troop procedure manual.
Hi there,
All popcorn orders are due on Oct 15th. Please make a copy of your order form — do not bring the original, you need that for delivery. Make sure you note what prize you want for your total sales. If you need help with that just let us know.
If you have any money you would like to turn in at the same time please bring that and you will receive a receipt. Make sure you mark who has paid so you can keep track.
See you on Tuesday!!!
Kathy Kaelin and Phil Stafford – Popcorn Kernals.
Troop 287 Cyclists,
The 10 Miler scheduled for 13 October, tomorrow, is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date when two adults are available to ride. We had a great ride last week with a highly capable crew. I look forward to our next MTB adventure!
Sean Warner
Hi Troop 287,
We are having our monthly Troop Committee Meeting on Tuesday Oct 8th at 6:30 pm. I hope you can come a little early for the Scout meeting and join us. We have some positions on the committee that need to be filled before we recharter in December. Come and see what we do and how important you can be in your son’s scouting experience.
See you there.
Kathy Kaelin — Troop Treasurer/ Camp Coordinator
Troop 287 Cyclists,
Our first bike ride will be this Sunday (Oct 6th) @1pm. We are going to meet at the Garden of the Gods Trading post. We WILL depart at 1pm sharp so arrive a few minutes early or you will have to pedal fast to catch up!!! We take a scenic 10 mile cruse through Garden of the Gods plus a little extra to get it up to 10 miles. Make sure your bike is ride ready…tires inflated, chain lubed, seat adjusted, and in possession of the flat tire kit (Spare Tube, patch kit and tire levers). Also make sure you have enough water for the ride and maybe a small healthy snack (like a granola bar). ABSOLUTELY NO CANDY or SODA!
Call or text if you have any questions. 719.648.6798
Sean
Troop 287,
Just wanted to share this website. I buy most of my camping gear from this site:
http://www.steepandcheap.com/steepcheap/gear-cache/3473.
It’s a great source for top notch camping/hiking gear usually between 50%-70% less that original cost. They have everything from tents, stoves, clothes and even skis sometimes in the winter. Check out the gear cache. Right now they have hiking shoes in there which will be great for those prepping for the 20 mile hike and Philmont.
Mr. Warner
Instead of a regularly scheduled troop meeting on Oct 1, BSA Troop 287 will be going to the Haunted Mines on Thursday, Oct 3. Event details:
Congrats to the five scouts that earned their Rifle Shooting Merit Badge. Here are some pics from the weekend.
Sean Warner
