Meeting 11/24

Present:
Joseph M.
Lochlan A.
Caleb G.
Zach S.
Matthew S.
Will P.
Matthew B.
Hunter K.
Kyle P.
Micah S.

Will P. led the troop in an opening flag ceremony. Our flag ceremonies are improving dramatically vs. the beginning of the year.

Jeff Kruse led the troop through a number of objectives toward open merit badges:
Shoulder dislocation (Whitewater 1a). Thank you Mr. Sabo for your help.
Using a signal mirror (Wilderness Survival 7b).
Ground to air signals (Wilderness Survival 7c).
Cleaning and adjusting a bicycle, pre-ride checklist (Cycling #2). Thank you Kyle P. for bringing your bike for our use.

We also reviewed contents of an emergency kit for hikes and got a handout on Morse Code. Remember SOS signal is ...---...

Mr. Angle reminded the Beaver patrol to continue working on their fitness for next week's progress assessment.

Jeff reviewed progress toward merit badges for Micah, Kyle, Matthew, and Caleb and plans to review with other scouts who attended summer camp at next week's meeting. Please bring me any material you have on progress toward merit badges that you have completed outside our classroom or campout activities.

Scouts working on STAR and LIFE rank need to complete 6 hours of service work for each badge in addition to completing their merit badges.

Our next meeting is scheduled for next Monday, 1 December 2008 at 6:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Kruse