Marksmen,

We will meet at Wilson United Methodist Church on Friday, 20 Sep @ 330pm to start our camping/shooting weekend. I have been able to cover safety, rifle parts/functions and some sighting classes but I need 1.5 additional hours prior to leaving to teach them body position and shooting fundamentals. I will conduct this training on Friday from 330-5pm during daylight, while they are fresh. I understand that scouts in District 20 do not get released from school until 335pm, but due to the importance of this class, I hope you will be able to check them out a bit early and get them to the church by 330pm.

– Make sure you arrive with all the scout’s camping gear packed and ready to go.
– Have the scout’s permission slip signed.
– Scouts need to bring their Rifle Shooting Merit Badge Worksheet.
– Have one meal packed for the Scout’s Friday night dinner.
– Scouts will need to arrive in Class A’s for Travel.
– Scouts should pack IAW their camping checklist in the Scout Handbook (pg. 257 in my son’s handbook). However, Scouts backpacks should include a sleeping bag rated to at least 30 degrees, long sleeve shirt and pants for shooting, change of clothes (to include socks), hat, wet weather gear (Poncho/Rain Jacket), sleeping pad, personal hygiene gear, cold weather gear (the forecast is sunny with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 40s), mess kits, pen, notebook, sunscreen and a rag for cleaning a gun. Optional: a tarp or poncho for putting on the ground during shooting, camera, $ in case we stop for a snack on the way back.
– Bring a Nalgene or Camel Back to stay hydrated on the Range.
– Safety Glasses and Hearing protection will be provided but scouts can bring their own if they choose too. I bring mine because it’s usually better.
– Scouts working on their Wilderness Survival Merit Badge need to bring a material to start a fire without a match or lighter.
– Josh J is purchasing the food for the weekend so scouts do not need to purchase their own meals other than Friday night’s dinner. Scout can bring healthy snacks if they like.

My phone number is 719.648.6798 if you need to get a hold of me. We are traveling to Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch: http://www.denverboyscouts.org/camping/boy-scouts/peaceful-valley/45795

I will have your scouts back at Wilson Methodist Church before lunch on Sunday the 22nd. Your Scout will call you to let you know when we are on our way back.

Feel free to call if you have any questions.

Sean Warner

Marksmen,
Everyone participating in the Rifle Shooting Merit Badge needs to show up at tomorrow night’s meeting. We will be going over some marksmanship principles in the church so we can spend more time on the range on Saturday. You will also determine a food and tent plan. Please print up the following worksheet and have it with you:

Click to access Rifle_Shooting.pdf

See you there!

Mr Warner

Make up Personal Fitness Merit Badge Fitness Assessment, Tue, 17 Sep, 6:30 pm, EMS

For those Scouts that need to complete the final fitness assessment for the Personal Fitness Merit Badge we will meet at Eagleview Middle School this Tuesday, 17 Sep, at 6:30 pm.  We’ll complete the running portion of the assessment and then head over to the church for the weekly meeting.  We’ll complete the situps, pushups, pullups, flexibility, and body composition assessments at the church during the meeting.

Please wear fitness attire for the run, and bring your Scout shirt!  See you Tuesday!

Troop 287 Cyclists,

Please mark the following dates to complete the Cycling Merit Badge rides. The only days I could constantly fit into my calendar for these rides are Sundays. With the exception of the 50 miler, they are all in the afternoon so Scouts can practice their religious beliefs on Sunday Mornings. Additionally, I fully support another parents/leaders that can lead rides on additional days if someone can fit it into their schedule. The goal is not to have this merit badge hanging over our heads for a year!

All bikers must be prepared by bringing two water bottles or Camel Back, a flat tire kit, heathy snacks, and be prepared for the weather. A few buck on the longer ride would be practical to buy water or more snacks along the route. Dates could change pending weather. Make sure bikes are “Ride Ready” by ensuring the chain is lubed, seat post adjusted to the right hight, and tires are inflated to the proper marked amount. Parents should be available by cell phone to pick up their scout should their be a mechanical failure that cannot be fixed during the ride… unless someone volunteers to run a SAG vehicle. Exact routes will be shared prior to the ride.

10 Miler – Oct 6th @ 1pm at Garden of the Gods Trading Post
10 Miler – Oct 13th @ 1pm at Goose Gossage Park
15 Miler – Oct 20th @ 1 pm at Costco Parking Lot
15 Miler – Oct 27th @ 1pm at America the Beautiful Park
25 Miler – Nov 3rd @ 1pm atGarden of the God Trading Post
25 Miler – Nov 17th @ 1pm at Goose Gossage Park
50 Miler – Dec 1st @ 9 am at Palmer Lake (Santa Fe Trailhead)

Mr. Warner

Hi there Troop 287,

It is time again for the Troop Committee to meet.  We would like to invite all the parents in the troop to participate in this Commttee Meeting.  You do not need to be a registered leader to attend the meeting and give us your valuable feedback and ideas. 

Hope to see many new faces.

Kathy Kaelin – Troop 287 Treasurer/Camp Coordinator

All Scouts participating in the Personal Fitness merit badge should show up at Eagleview Middle School at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 10th for our final fitness test.  Prior to completing the fitness test I’ll need to review your fitness log to ensure you’ve completed your 12 week fitness program. Please wear fitness attire.  After completing the running portion (1 mile or 9 minutes) of the fitness test we’ll head over to the church for the regular meeting and to complete the rest of the fitness assessment (pushups, situps, pullups, flexibility).   Please bring your workbooks and your Scout shirt for the meeting and we’ll see you Tuesday!

Troop 287 survivalists,

Keep working on that Wilderness Survival Merit Badge for those that started on the Lost Wilderness Creek Backpacking Trip. Here’s a couple things you can do to keep moving forward:
– (req 5) Put together a personal survival kit and explain how each item in it could be useful.
– Fill out the following requirements on your worksheet and show them to me:
(req 1) Hazards, (req 2) seven priorities, (req 3) Ways to avoid panic and maintain morale, (req 4) Describe the steps you would take to survive in multiple situations, (req 9) Explain how to protect yourself from insects, reptiles and bears (req 12) Explain why it usually not wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife in a survival situation.

Be prepared to discuss all the above in a group plus the remaining requirements. Finally, schedule some time with the SPL to reserve a few minutes to start a fire without a match or lighter in a fire pit. The troop has a portable fire pit to accomplish this requirement. I recommend using a batter and steel wool or a magnifying glass.

Click to access Wilderness_Survival.pdf

Mr. Warner

Pirate Patrol,

Attached is a link to the Sea Base Photo’s that I took. The videos of fishing, tubing and paddle boarding are not on the link due to the size. Coordinate with me directly to receive the videos. It was definitely a great adventure and we all had a great time!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b6mkf8aog95e1df/suHR4ZqZkV

Mr. Warner

August 2013 CoH ANNOUNCEMENT

Hi there Troop 287,

I hope everyone is ready for the Court of Honor on Tuesday 8/20/2013.  We will begin Setting up at 5:30 pm.  Come see the Cave Simulator.  It will be a blast.

See you there.

Kathy Kaelin – Troop 287 Treasurer

For the scouts in the middle of the personal fitness merit badge I’ll be accomplishing a progress check at the Tuesday meeting.

The merit badge requires completion of an approved 12 week physical fitness program.  At this point each scout should have an approved program and one progress check with my initials.  It’s very important to stay on track with your fitness program so that you can show improvements at our final fitness test which will occur in late September.  Please bring your workbook so we can discuss your progress towards this Eagle required merit badge.

See you Tuesday!

Mr. Ullmann

Hi Troop 287,

The August Troop Committee Meeting is next Tuesday at 6:30pm.  You do not need to be a committee member to come to this meeting.  Parents are always welcome to come.  Bring your ideas on how to make the Troop better!!!

See you there.

Kathy Kaelin – Troop 287 Treasurer/Camp Coordinator

For those that would still like to start the Cycling Merit Badge it’s not too late! To catch up, complete sections 1a, 1b and 1c in the Cycling Merit Badge Workbook. Here is the link to the workbook so you can print off a hard copy if you weren’t at the last meeting: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/b/bf/Cycling.pdf

Next, bring your bikes to the game night on 30 July and we will go over sections 2, 3 and 5. I request that scouts participating in the merit badge also have a tire repair kit that should include a spare tube (make sure its the right tube for your bike), a patch kit, and tire levers.

Troop 287 Committee Meeting Minutes
Completed by Andrea Warner
July 9, 2013

6:30-7:30PM
Discussion Items

Welcome
Attendance: Jen Jirous, Tom Sharp, Dave Krzemien, kathy kalin, Keith Moore, Andrea warner, Dan Rodriguez

Approval of Minutes
Jen motion to approve Andrea 2nd

Scoutmaster Report – Keith
Great time at Sea Base
Next high adventure is June 10-22 2014 is Philmount
Sign up sheet tonight for water world on Saturday
Personal fitness MB is on going
Sign up sheet for back packing August 2-4 th. location T BD
July 16 regular meeting
July 23 regular meeting to look at future MB the boys wants to do
August 6 game night TBD
Aug 16-17 OA ordeal
Sept 20-22 shooting camp out
Tom Sharp advise the troop needs to put together a flood plan, Sam Moore will be putting that together

3 new scouts

Treasurer’s Report – Kathy
Kathy bought a case of paper for the church
Tom motion Dave 2nd

Advancements Report – Joyce
Joyce sent an email regards to MB in troop master, wants to remind everyone to always update the computer because it doesn’t always update remotely

August COH Planning – August 20 @
6pm
Cave guy is coming for that. Ice ream social. Jen will invite pack 6,166,26
Jen will pick up Ice cream stuff
$150 was agreed to pay the cave guy

Flags Distribution​
Committee voted to give the 2 scouts on Flag day extra funds for doing the route them selves. However the committee will discuss and set guidelines at next meeting to avoid this for future. Sean will be doing routes, Dave will look into caps for the pipes.

Scholarship Application
Table till September

Other
Jen will ask Keith to bring up flag issue at next SPL so he can bring to next committee meeting the Scout’s opinion

Dan will do a list to help get more volunteers.

Next Meeting – August 13, 6:30PM