Troop 701 - NewScout Patrol

Feb ’07 Screemin’ Eagles Newsletter

Well folks, we started of this year with a lot of real fun activities. We brought in 3 new boys and had a couple of wild and memorable crossover cerimonies – Welcome Lucas, Kyle & Connor!

See Campfire WEB page for pics and slideshows. In January, we went to the Klondike Derby and had a blast in the snow. This was a day trip to get their 1^st exposure to a full day in the snow. All did great and had fun pitting their skills and strength against other patrols throughout the region. Our troop sled is rather unique in that it steers so when the contests were over we found a hill and had a blast sliding/ careening down until dusk.

This last month we did an overnight adventure at Mnt St Helens exploring the Ape Caves. The boys passed off their 5 mile hike, Map-n-compass and had the adventure of their lives traversing rough going - 3 miles underground.

Next month’s outdoor adventure will be a day hike to the top of Rattlesnake ridge. We will go rain or shine (short of a major wind storm). We will be providing as many opportunities as possible to toughen up for the big backpacking trips this troop likes to do.

. May you and yours Soar with the Eagles

Asst. Scoutmaster Steve (Steve.marquis@comcast.net (425-698-7084 Cel)

See more at WEB page http://peoplespassions.org/peoplesservice/troop701/scoutingintro.htm