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@danimal508 welcome to scouter.com

"The scouts of Troop 51 recently took a backpacking trip on the Chattooga River and hit the trail near Licklog Falls in Oconee County. Twenty-one scouts and adults made it on the hike. The trip was called the “Bradley Hawkins Memorial Hike” in memory of one of their former scout leaders and Eagle Scouts, who died as a result of a skateboarding accident in November 2021 at the age of 21. When Hawkins was a scout, he showed the troop the Chattooga Trail." Scout Salute Troop photo at source: https://www.yourpickenscounty.com/troop-51-scouts-hike-chattooga-trail/ https://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/chattooga

05/25/2025 Bellingham, WA: Troop 4027 scouts pitched their tents in Riverside Park to overnight guard the 400 Ski to Sea canoes. “You gotta stay alert,” said Ramsey Mitchell, 15. “It would be pretty obvious if someone’s taking something.” Scouts have been watching "overnight in Riverside Park the Saturday before Ski to Sea for the last 40 years. It’s the troop’s largest fundraiser — from requesting a suggested $5 donation for watching the canoes to selling hot dogs during Sunday’s race handoff between road bikers and canoeists. Last year, Troop 4027 raised more than $3,000, enough to send six boys and two adults to Scout summer camp in Oregon." This year they raised $5000! Scout Salute. More at source (good read): https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/may/27/boy-scouts-keep-ski-to-sea-canoes-safe-overnight-at-riverside-park/ https://skitosea.com/

I wasn't aware it was a redundant posting. Sorry about that.

05/25/25: Dan Beard Council held the groundbreaking ceremony of the $2.5 million Dever Family Foundation Skilled Trades Education Center at Camp Friedlander. Over 250 supporters celebrated the upcoming 10,000-square-foot facility which is scheduled to open in November. More at source: https://local12.com/news/local/boy-scouts-america-dan-beard-council-breaks-ground-skilled-trades-center-loveland-cincinnati-camp-friedlander

United Methodist Facilities Use & Indemnity Agreement: https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/524-95525-UMC-Facilities-Agreement.pdf

You raise a good point about the Eagle Scout or Scouter community. During recruiting, many colleges and universities mention their alumni network as potential future employers.

@lw3s welcome to scouter.com. Well done. Keep enthusiastic and keep networking. Find a problem that needs fixing. Other scouters are here to help.

@Frost welcome to scouter.com.

As I understand yesterday?, Council SE's were emailed a self-checklist regarding resuming range operation....but hasn't NCAP camp certification already or will soon be doing this or maybe the checklist focused on third-party oversight? That Hawaiian troop which tragically held their own range event resulted in the camp range being closed for more than a year. Will Total Archery Challenge return to Summit next year?

Random thoughts about risk: Were scout activities going on at Bechtel Summit while Total Archery ran their non-scouting event? Were scouts participating in that non-scout event? Who registered the event participants? The posted executive order applies only to scout camps and properties, so a council could have their Shooting Clays fundraiser moved to a local sportsmen club? A lot of council Shooting Clays fundraisers are scheduled for May and June.

@MikeS72 Thanks, I changed the topic title back. I continue to wonder why the BSA cannot timestamp their official communications.

I modified the title as it appears ranges are closed only at Summit where accident occurred. Still looking for a BSA announcement.

Update 5/21/2025: A Public Inquiry Workshop with Hernando County reps and the Greater Tampa Bay Area Council discussed proposed details of Council selling 51 acres of the 1400 acre Sand Hill Scout Reservation to Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op. Warren Hunt said a road in the reservation was named after his grandfather who helped acquire the land from the former property owner, Larry Die Polder. Hunt said, according to Die Polder's will, "Mr. Die Polder, when he passed away, donated it to the scouts, and it was supposed to stay a scout's camp forever. If it doesn’t stay a scout’s camp, it’s supposed to go back to the county for a park." The topic will be further discussed in a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in the coming weeks. More meeting details at source: https://www.fox13news.com/news/discussion-held-possible-boy-scouts-sand-hill-reservation-sale-despite-former-owners-dying-wish

@prof are you referring to an archer accidentally shot over the the weekend at the Total Archery Challenge (non-scout) event at Bechtel Summit? https://totalarcherychallenge.com/events/west-virginia/ From Facebook https://www.facebook.com/totalarcherychallenge During the Total Archery Challenge event in West Virginia, an incident occurred involving a participant on one of the courses. The individual is in stable condition and recovering. Safety remains our top priority. While incidents like this are rare and unfortunate, they reinforce the importance of upholding our safety standards at all times and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to continuously review and enhance our protocols. The 2025 Total Archery Challenge Tour will proceed as scheduled. We are grateful for the continued support of our partners and attendees and remain committed to leading with the same passion, professionalism, and focus on safety that our participants have come to expect. We would also like to send a big THANK YOU to all EMT’s, participants, and parties involved during the incident. Out of respect to the injured participant and his family, and until the facts are gathered, comments and communication regarding the incident will be disabled. We are grateful for the outpouring of support and ask that you continue to keep those involved in your thoughts. We look forward to seeing you on the mountain. – The Total Archery Challenge Team More details regarding archer and donations: https://www.bowhunting.com/article/archer-shot-in-accident-at-total-archery-challenge-in-west-virginia/

An April evening... Troop 544 was having their weekly meeting at their Scout Hut when law enforcement arrived to report a missing autistic child in the area. The scouts quickly organized into search patrols led by older members and an assistant scoutmaster. As temperatures dropped and daylight faded, the group found the child hiding in bushes and stayed with him to offer comfort until first responders arrived. Scout Salute, More at source including photos and map. https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/local/2025/05/21/scout-troop-honored-by-okaloosa-commission-for-helping-to-find-child/83773869007/

@ColorBoomScouting welcome to scouter.com

And now something completely different - Airport hawk trap Eagle Scout project (Long Beach, CA) "There have been incidents where hawks get sucked up into engines," Life Scout Jonathan Babati said. "I thought this would be a perfect project to prevent that and help (the airport) save a lot of money." Although wildlife-aircraft collisions are not exclusive to avians, a 2021 study by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reveals hawks and owls are among the birds most frequently struck by aircraft. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, wildlife-aircraft collisions have resulted in $1.48 billion in damages from 1990 to 2023, killing hundreds of people. Babati says the idea is to place a rodent in one of the trap's layers to attract the hawks. The hawks will then land on a plank that folds and traps the bird inside the cage. Neither the hawk nor the rodents are harmed in the process, Babati said.... An environmental scientist will then take the hawk and relocate it to a better habitat, Babati said. More including photos at source: https://patch.com/california/longbeach-ca/how-cypress-life-scout-saving-hawks-long-beach-airport

Bennington, VT "Liam Lynch, 17, died last December after a tragic single-car accident in Bennington. Liam was just weeks away from completing his Eagle Scout community service project, something he had worked on for several months. The project involved building an outside classroom and gathering place for his beloved school, Grace Christian. According to his father, the plans for the space were sitting on his desk the night he died." “Liam was an amazing scout and an amazing kid," said Jim Poole, Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 353. “Being an Eagle Scout takes years of commitment and dedication. Liam really set a good example of what it meant to be a Scout. He was a great kid and loved this school with all his heart. It is only fitting that we can see his vision to the end. Liam started this. We are all so privileged to help him finish it. He was so close to finishing this. To be able to get this complete is huge. This was the last thing he had to do.” “Liam thought it was a fantastic idea to get this done for the school, Mike Lynch, Liam’s father, said. “I think it’s fantastic that after the tragedy, the first thing the scoutmaster said was that they were planning on having the Troop finish what Liam started on his behalf. This means the world to us.” His fellow scouts completed Liam's Eagle project. More (including photos) at source: https://www.benningtonbanner.com/local-news/scouts-complete-eagle-project-after-tragic-accident/article_98a0cb89-5c1e-476d-9338-7c6a96ff588f.html

@Rob441 welcome to scouter.com

"Philmont Scout Ranch has been awarded a $99,999 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development’s Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD). This funding will support the revitalization of the historic 3.5-mile Philmont Santa Fe Trail – Cimarron Heritage Trail, enhancing connectivity between Philmont and Old Town Cimarron. The project aims to repair and widen the existing footpath and add clear trail markings for improved navigation. The upgrades will create a more accessible and enjoyable experience for campers, local residents, and visitors alike. The improved trail will invite leisurely strolls, offer opportunities for historical exploration, and enhance wildlife viewing along the route. Restoration efforts will involve the local community, with staff and volunteers from various organizations working from fall 2025 through spring 2026..." More at source: https://krtnradio.com/2025/05/11/philmont-scout-ranch-awarded-99999-grant-to-revitalize-historic-trail/ "The Santa Fe Trail crossed the plains southwest of Philmont in the mid-1800s. The Tooth of Time owes its name to this trail; travelers knew that once they passed it, they had only one week to go until they reached Santa Fe, New Mexico. Philmont's strategic location along the trail spurred some interest in it..." More at source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont_Scout_Ranch More at source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Fe_Trail

05/13/2025 Update: Sand Hill Boy Scout Reservation zoning change proposed: A proposal is in motion to Establish a “Public Service Overlay District” at the Sandhill Boy Scout Reservation...Join us Wednesday, May 21st at 5:30 PM at the Sandhill Scout Reservation Dining Hall. Let’s show Withlacoochee River Electric Co-op and our County leaders that this community pays attention and protects its green spaces. More at source (with comments): https://www.facebook.com/people/Save-Sand-Hill-Scout-Reservation/61564826926765/

Don't know. As I understand bolos came out of the Southwest; Philmont is in the Southwest, so sounds possible. Back in the day as I prepared for Philmont, I heard various alumni state one could only wear Philmont belts, bulls, arrowhead patches, neckers, etc. if one completed a Philmont Expedition. It must be earned. Then my beloved Troop Scoutmaster who had never nor would visit Philmont requested I purchase a Philmont belt & buckle for him. A dilemma to test of Scouting values? Where is it written? Confident that I wasn't officially doing a wrong thing, I bought him the Philmont belt and buckle.

I felt the same about Bolos. I thought neckers were uniform... worldwide.