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Friday, January 13, 2012

T479 Invades Trappers’ with Forty-Four Scouts and Scouters

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An advance team left Edmond early Friday morning bound for Newton, Kansas with their eyes upon landing a prime patch of Trappers’ Rendezvous real estate for the troop. It looks like they succeeded!

Tent City

Thanks to the advance team!

The bulk of the troop met at 5:30 PM Friday evening with plans to leave for Kansas at 6 PM. This year we have 44 Scouts and Scouters going to the 35th Trappers’ Rendezvous. That is a significant figure, 44. It wasn’t too many years ago that the entire registered membership of the troop fell short of that number! Based on previous attendance figures, T479 will make up approximately 1% of the Trappers’ population.

Although there is an utterly pitiful lack of official Trappers’ Rendezvous info indexed by Google, I have unearthed the 14-page PDF from the White Buffalo District of the Quivira Council describing this year’s confab:
The Trappers’ Herald - White Buffalo District - Quivira Council, BSA - Harvey County Park West (PDF)

It’s really a shame that this document is so hard to find. Somebody spent a lot of time on it, and it’s both entertaining and informative.

I”m sure our boys will come back with some very interesting stories and news of fun and unique trades. Hopefully the adults will return with a bevy of pictures that we can publish here. Watch this space for further info!

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Another Eagle Project Complete

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Time to prime

Time to prime

It was chilly and breezy, but several scouts and scouters showed up at Ida Freeman Elementary this past Saturday morning. Under the direction of Charles C, we worked throughout the day prepping and painting bicycle racks,several pieces of playground equipment, and a metal railing on the building’s front.

Everything had to be scraped and sanded before a coat of primer was applied. Bright primary colors of red, yellow, and blue were used on almost everything. The front railing and touch-ups to the traffic control poles received a specific, color-matched shade of the school’s blue. Everyone was reminded or learned anew of the challenges with oil-based paints. Cleanup involves more than a soap-and-water treatment.

School and PTO personnel looked in on the work throughout the day and expressed their gratitude. They also enabled building access for restrooms and provided donuts and water for break time which was a nice surprise. Everyone helped as schedule allowed. Some stayed all day from 7:30 AM until late afternoon. It was fun to think about the children of Ida Freeman Elementary being greeted at Monday’s recess with freshly painted playground equipment.

Project pictures are available in a new T479 Photo Gallery and on our controlled-access facebook page. Galleries dating back to 2005 can be found in our Photo Gallery Index.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Webelos Extravaganza 2011 Was A Blast!

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Small engine information in Handyman

Small engine information in Handyman

Troop 479′s Eighth Annual Webelos Extravaganza and Pin College was really a blast. We had a very nice contingent of Webelos who came to earn their Readyman and Handyman pins. After opening flag ceremony and announcements, Webelos were dismissed to their classes. The parents and adult leaders adjourned to the “adult lounge” where we enjoyed refreshments provided by scout families. Nathan M and Josh G, both co-ASPL, were on-hand to answer questions. Both young men did a stellar job of fielding queries from Webelo parents and leaders.

Two sections of each pin class were offered. That allowed each Webelo to earn both pins in one evening. Those who were in the first section of Readyman attended the second section of Handyman, and vice versa. Troop 479 scouts taught all aspects of both classes with adult leaders functioning only in an oversight capacity. With this arrangement, the scouts often learn as much as the Webelos. Lord Baden Powell said that “Scouting is a game with a purpose”. This is one of the ways that goal is implemented.

Readyman participants learned how to handle “hurry” cases as well as poisoning and basic first aid. Handyman participants learned about common hand tools, bicycle maintenance, small engine repair, and skateboard adjustment. Between first and second classes, the boys had a break where they enjoyed cookies and other treats.

At the end of the evening, everyone reconvened in the gym for the Scoutmaster Minute. After the colors were retired, all of the boys formed an interlocking circle in the center of the gym floor and sang Scout Vespers. Pictures from the evening of fun are now available in a photo gallery. Be sure to also check out our photo gallery index to see troop pictures dating back to 2005.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Troop 479′s Newest Eagle Takes Flight

Filed under: 479 in the News,Rank Advancements,Troop Updates — Webmaster @ 11:35 am

Joey Turner passes his Eagle Scout Board of Review

Another one leaves the nest.

Six summer camps, too many weekend camps to count, 100 Philmont miles, 12 leadership positions, 29 merit badges, and one Eagle Project later, Joey Turner found himself sitting before a board of three seasoned scouters last night at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. The topic at this Board of Review was Joey’s six and a half years as a Boy Scout and his qualifications for the rank of Eagle Scout. Did the aims and methods of scouting work? Did he meet the documented requirements for advancement from Life to Eagle? Did he exemplify the ideals put forth in the scout oath and law?

As you might guess from the title above and photo at right, the answer was yes.

Joey joins an elite rank of scouts that includes notable figures like Neil Armstrong (first man on the moon), Gerald Ford (38th President of the United States), and Mike Rowe (star of “Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe” on the Discovery Channel). Currently, around 4 of every 100 boys that joins Scouts make Eagle — that’s less than 1% of the male population.

Although it clearly takes hard work and dedication from the scout who makes it to the rank of Eagle, it is not a solo journey. Credit must also be given to the leaders and parents who have provided years of encouragement, guidance, and patience. Some had an active role such as the Scoutmaster or Merit Badge Counselor. Others served as a quiet example through their conduct and support of their own sons. And let us not neglect past Eagles who have remained active in the troop as adult leaders. There is something very special about learning that the adult leader you like so much actually came up through the ranks of the very same scout troop!

Did you know that we have a web page dedicated to recognizing Troop 479′s Eagle Scouts? Be sure to visit the BSA Troop 479 Eagle Scout Honor Gallery to learn about 54 Eagle Scouts who have come from Troop 479 since 1965. You will notice that some of the entries lack a photo or description. If you know any of the Eagles without a full entry on eagles.oktroop479.org, please tell them about the page and ask them to contact the webmaster so we can get the page updated!

Pictures from last night are available on facebook and have been linked from the Troop 479 Facebook Group Page. If you are a facebook user and not already a part of this group, following that link should take you to a page where you are given the opportunity to request an add. One of the group admins will see the request and add you ASAP.

What can one aspire to achieve after Eagle Scout? It’s something that will take longer than five or six years. Read about scouting’s latest recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

2012 Troop Calendar Published

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2012 Troop Calendar

2012 Troop Calendar

It’s here! It’s here! The new troop calendar is here!

Be the first on your block to get your very own copy of the Troop 479 2012 Activity Calendar. Amaze your friends! Impress your family! Know when things are happening … before they happen! A new link has been added (at right) for your convenience. The link for the 2011 calendar will remain for what’s left of the year.

If you really want to show off your techno-wizardry, you will note that the calendar filename format in the URL remains constant for all but the year. If you change the year in the filename then press Enter, you can actually browse calendar PDFs back to 2008. Or you can use one of these links: 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Get your 2012 calendar today and be in the know!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Webelos Leaders – It’s Almost Time!

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Working hard

Having fun!

Boy Scout Troop 479 is extending an invitation to you and your Webelos to spend an evening with us working on advancements and having fun. On Friday, October 28th, 2011, our troop would like to host you, your Webelos, and their parents. Our scouts and leaders will help them work on advancements. You and the parents can relax, watch, and participate as much or as little as you wish. We will furnish snacks for adults and boys.

The event will be at First Christian Church in Edmond (corner of 2^nd and Boulevard) and will begin with Check In at 6:15 PM and Opening Ceremonies at 6:45PM. The Closing Ceremonies should be complete by approximately 10:00 PM.

Each boy will be able to work on up to 2 pins during the evening and will be guided by our scouts and leaders. We will offer two of the most requested pin classes by Webelos – Handyman and Readyman.

Space is limited, so please register early. There is no cost to you. Registration ends on October 21st.

So mark your calendars and talk with your boys and parents. We would like to see you at the First Christian Church Family Life Center on Friday October 28th, 2011, for the 8^th Annual Troop 479 Webelos Extravaganza and Pin College.

You may register by completing this REGISTRATION SHEET (PDF) and returning it by means indicated on the sheet.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing everyone!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

A Court of Many Honors

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Rank Advancement

Rank Advancement

Troop 479 celebrated the numerous achievements of our scouts last night. We had dozens of rank advancements, a dizzying array of merit badge awards, funny summer camp awards, amusing Philmont camper awards, and recognition for 30/60/90/150 night campers. Although Seth will have his own Eagle Court of Honor at a future date, he was duly recognized for his crowning achievement as our newest Eagle Scout.

Newly elected and appointed youth leaders were recognized. We have a whole new crop of Patrol Leaders, Assistant PLs, Senior Patrol Leader, and many others. Being a youth leader in a boy-run troop is always a beneficial learning experience regardless of which side of the leader patch you’re on.

It was also our privilege to include Mr. Wyckoff’s Wood Badge beading ceremony as part last night’s Court. Mr. Wyckoff was a participant in SR-1017 which was held during two separate three-day weekends at Camp George Thomas back in Spring 2010. As scouting’s highest form of adult leader training, Wood Badge is an exceptionally course both mentally and physically. Each successful course participant puts in many, many hours on personal projects called “ticket items”. These ticket items are selected with the goal of strengthening scouting, your council, your troop, and yourself as an adult leader.

Mr. Wyckoff’s ticket items were refurbishing troop trailer, performing “ability-awareness training”, attending IOLS training, recruiting adult leaders for pack 90, and attending BALOO training. As a Wood Badge participant, you must have your ticket items approved for work, completed, and signed off by your patrol guide within 18 months of course completion. You could think of Wood Badge loosely as the “Eagle Scout” of adult leadership in that it requires a long-term commitment and much work.

Mr. Wyckoff receiving his Wood Badge regalia

Mr. Wyckoff receiving his Wood Badge regalia

Reflecting on his Wood Badge experience, Mr. Wyckoff shared these thoughts: ”When I enrolled for the Wood Badge course, I was unsure whether the value gained would be worth the commitment. I can now say that the experience was invaluable. The course is challenging and fast paced, and rivals any professional leadership programs that I’ve attended. I have applied the Wood Badge methods in my personal and professional life as well as Scouting. The course took what I knew of Scouting to the next level!”

Several of Troop 479′s adult leaders are Wood Badge trained, and there are certainly others who are contemplating the course. We owe it to our young men to provide them top quality adult leadership. The Wood Badge experience is like none other. You will come out of it a different person empowered with skills and commitment that will benefit our troop as well as your own personal and professional life.

Troop 479 has been blessed with steady growth both in the number of scouts and the energetic adults who gently guide the boy-run troop. Let us recognize all of our young men for their continued achievements. Let us also continue working as adults to provide only the best in leadership by taking advantage of quality training like University of Scouting and Wood Badge. Our young men deserve nothing less.

Pictures from the Fall 2011 Court of Honor are available in our Photo Gallery.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

High Ropes from February

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Fun with ropes.

Fun with ropes.

Playing a little catch-up with pictures from earlier this year. Back in February, our boys spent a weekend campout at Kickapoo where they experienced the “high ropes” course. At dizzying heights, they crossed over wooden poles, slinked across steel cables, stepped over large gaps, and enjoyed a zip line ride back to earth.

But not all work was done in the air. The young men of Troop 479 participated in numerous team building and confidence boosting exercises on terra firma. Thanks to Mr. Jossell and Mr. Hollingsworth, you can enjoy a little photographic evidence of the fun.

And by a little, we mean 427 total images illustrating our young men enjoying scouting on the ground and in the air. So settle in for a fun time checking out the Kickapoo Ropes 2011 Photo Gallery. And remember that the link takes you to thumbnail index pages. Click on any thumbnail to see a larger version. You can return to the thumbnail index pages or navigate through the larger photos one by one.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Updated 2011 Calendar Posted

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We have had a few changes to what remains of the 2011 troop calendar. The latest version which is current as of 9/7/2011 has been posted online. Use the t479 2011 calendar (pdf) link in the right column for easy access. Thanks to everyone who helps make our boys successful!

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Eufaula 2011 – Planning and Playing

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Wahoo!!!

Wahoo!!!

With our biggest number yet, Troop 479 descended upon Cook Cabin at Lake Eufaula. We were privileged once again to enjoy the hospitality of the Cook family as they generously hosted our annual planning retreat.

Saturday morning was filled with service projects and safety briefings. Once those were complete, it was time to hit the water! Some swam at the dock, while others headed out in one of two ski boats for some extreme tubing. Thanks to Mr. Wyckoff, we had twice the normal amount of horsepower on the lake. Boys split into groups and boarded the Cook and Wyckoff boats. Throughout the day, boys traded places between boats and swimming. We even had a few who opted for water skiing the second time around in place of tubing.

After supper, the PLC used what little energy they had left to complete selection of 2012 camping venues working from the candidates developed by all T479 scouts. In addition to double ski boats, we also had two photographers this year. That means we had someone in each boat to capture the images you can now enjoy in our Eufaula 2011 Photo Gallery. Be sure to also check out the Photo Gallery Index to see pictures from past events.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Summer Camp 2011 – Days 4 and 5

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I think you’ll agree that it was worth the wait: 140 new pictures from Wednesday and Thursday have been posted! Thanks to the hard work of our intrepid photographers and tech crew on the ground in camp, you can hopefully catch a glimpse of your son enjoying Slippery Falls Scout Ranch. Here’s the report from the scene:

Wednesday and Thursday were packed with action and heat. After surviving the thunderstorm Tuesday night, all the scouts felt braver and ready for adventure. The scouts went about earning merit badges and building things around camp. Since Wednesday is Staff Night Off, we ate dinner in our campsite and shared a campfire program with the other troop that is sharing our 4E campsite. Lots of fun and skits were shared as well as incredible cobblers from Chef Josh G. and Mr. W. Non-cobbler lovers made s’mores and ate them by firelight.

Thursday brought another day of merit badge adventures as well as free time activities. From swimming and fishing to climbing and shooting, each scout chose whatever his fancy was and went about it. The adults were able to indulge as well.

Learning done this week:

Slippery Falls are truly slippery

First Aid is not only a merit badge, but quite useful. The boys have been dressing each other’s blisters as well as removing ticks as the need exists.

Lanterns are hot when bright white.

It’s more fun to catch fish than clean and cook them.

Shooting anything is really fun.

Eating ice cream by the pint tastes great!

Mandatory showers actually are mandatory and actually make you feel better.

Homesickness always disappears by morning.

The boys are enjoying boating activities.

Boating

Boating

What would summer camp at Slip be without some fishin’ on Turtle Rock?

My fish!

My fish!

In addition to merit badge classes, it’s always fun to enjoy different activities in your own campsite.

Camp life.

Camp life.

T479 is sharing campsite 4E with another troop. So let’s have an intertroop campfire!

Scouting spirit.

Scouting spirit.

Seeing these wonderful pictures sure makes your webmaster yearn to be at summer camp. This is the first one missed after six straight years of attendance. But we can all live vicariously through the hundreds of delightful images captured and uploaded by the adult scouters at camp with the boys. Be sure to give them all a great big THANK YOU when you see them upon their return on Saturday.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Summer Camp 2011 – Day 3

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Our crew at Slip awoke Tuesday morning after weathering an overnight thunderstorm that had a few of our scouts a little nervous. Luckily the tents are far enough apart that the lightning strike only took out a couple of them. Boy, did health forms and that insurance information come in handy! JUST KIDDING. There were no injuries or any damage. And the “cool” front that came with the rain was certainly welcomed with open arms.

Brothers in Arms

Brothers in Arms

Work on merit badges continues. Farm Mechanics, Swimming, Communications, Cooking — you name it, and our boys are probably in that class. And loving it!

Farm Mechanics

Farm Mechanics

It’s the time spent at summer camp that not only brings home the merit badges but also provides a venue for our scouts to bond with each other and form a cohesive troop. T479 has been blessed with remarkable growth over the past few years, and it is encouraging to see so many boys enjoying a quality program that is facilitated by engaged and committed adults.

Pictures from Tuesday are now available. We’re still working on technical issues for Wednesday and the rest of the week. Just know that your T479 tech staff are working on getting the pictures in from camp and posted as quickly as possible.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Summer Camp 2011 – Day 2

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Sixty-six pictures from Monday are not only a joy to look at but also remind those of use who are not there that we sure wish we were! Here’s the report from Slip:

Day Two – (Tuesday) SFSR

Camp is for real. Breakfast was enjoyed by all and eaten nearly at the speed of light! Merit badge classes were waiting!!!! Every scout said they loved their classes – even though the first day is frequently instruction, with the rest of the days being more action. Free time in the evening found most boys swimming in the lake w/a few being bounced of The Blob! The trading post supplied all those interested with pints of ice cream and candy! Water is available everywhere and all the scouts are staying well hydrated.

Mail call was a great treat – T479 came to camp having already earned a reputation based on the amount of mail waiting for our scouts! Good work parents – your boys feel the love!

Getting the scouts to their cots is not an issue with all the activities and walking and heat. Smiles and laughter abound. A few boys missed the comforts of home last night – the older scouts helped them get past that to focus on the adventures ahead. All woke up this morning ready to go again. Just an FYI, it is highly recommended by the BSA that scouts do not call home when they’re homesick. So we follow that advice and it seems to be going well.

You are welcome to a family night on Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. with local (Tishomingo) lodging available. If you want to eat with your scout on Friday evening, I need an email to place your reservation by Wed. a.m. (nancy_sweet@cox.net).

Tonight (Day three) will include a hike and evening swim in Slippery Falls. Much fun will be had by all! Photos will be uploaded in the mornings the day after. Almost got locked out of camp Monday!

Don’t the boys look great! And we have a crack team of adults roving all over camp to capture these wonderful images. THANK YOU!!!

Flag ceremony in camp

Flag ceremony in camp

Nice to see we are observing a flag ceremony in camp (above). What a reverent example of respect T479 is setting for the other nearby troops. It’s also great to see that even though new faces make up Troop 479 over the years, the fun always remains (below). These are memories that will last a lifetime.

Monday is a fun day.

Monday is a fun day.

Be sure to check out all 66 images from Monday. Also note the Summer Camp 2011 Index and Main Gallery Index which are both good pages to bookmark in your browser.

We have a Troop 479 Facebook Group. If you are on facebook and a part of Troop 479, please stop by and join! Wishing good scouting journeys to all …..

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Summer Camp 2011 – Day 1

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Sunday, the troop departed from FCC Edmond and arrived at Slippery Falls Scout Ranch for a week of fun and learning. This year, your faithful webmaster is not there in person. His boy is with other T479 scouts at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Not to worry though because technology, resourcefulness, and dedication prevail! Our scouters on the ground at camp are taking pictures, and Mrs. Sweet-Fitzgibbon is dutifully driving to Tishomingo every evening to upload selected images to our server. The pictures ae then downloaded, assembled into a gallery, and published as we have done seven years running now. (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011)

Troop 479 wishes to extend our profound gratitude to Courtesy PC of Tishomingo. They are graciously allowing us to use their WiFi after hours to upload camp pictures for family and friends to enjoy back home. We truly appreciate this generous support of Troop 479 and Boy Scouting!

Now on with the show! Here is the note provided with Saturday’s pictures:

Driving went so well that we had to stop to play in a stream at the Chickasaw Rec Area and we still got to camp at 1:00 p.m. Arrived at camp, unloaded and then took the obligatory 3 hour tour during which we saw everything, drank lots of water, and got really hungry. Swim test was in the murky, wavy lake!

Dinner was appreciated by most and eaten by all. A fun campfire is planned by the staff, followed by s’mores. Many more photos tomorrow as the boys will be exploring all things Boy Scouts.

Similar to last year, there is a page dedicated to Summer Camp 2011. That is what is linked from our main Gallery Index. Or you can go straight to Sunday’s Gallery.

Summer Camp 2011 Group Picture

Troop 479's Big Adventure

At least it was a shorter and less exhausting drive to SFSR this year than distant camps of Colorado and Nebraska in years past. Each has its own merits, though.

Boys Lashing Poles

Lashing is fun!

Get set for a week of exciting news and pictures of our boys at summer camp. We are all thankful that the T479 adult scouters there are willing to gather the images and upload them for us all to enjoy. We are especially thrilled to see our boys in action, learning scouting skills, and growing into fine young leaders!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Summer Camp Swim Tests

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Angry Birds

Relaxing after swim test laps.

Arrival at summer camp is a very hectic affair. Long ride, check in, find your campsite, drop gear, and when you’re nearly exhausted … the swim test. Well, this year Troop 479 decided to benefit from one of our resident BSA Lifeguards and take our swim tests early. So last Monday’s meeting was replaced with a couple of hours at the local YMCA.

Everyone did their very best according to ability, and a good time was had by scouts and scouters alike. We even enjoyed a surprise visit by Boog Powell and Reed who happened to be in town for another event.

Pictures from Monday’s watery fun are available, and you can browse an index of all photo galleries dating back to 2004. If anyone has images from events not yet documented, please contact the webmaster.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Fun Times at Red Rock

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Fun at the rock.

Perfect camping at Red Rock

Our scouts had a great time this weekend at Red Rock Canyon in Hinton, OK. Scouts and adults enjoyed the same campsite we’ve used over the past few years. The sunny weather was perfect for a trip to nearby Rock Mary. Unique to this trip was a Geocache find which was fairly exciting.

Although poison ivy was in abundance on some of the trails, nobody made the mistake of touching it. When it comes to leaves in a cluster, always remember: Leaves of three, let it be. It’s Poison Ivy. Leaves of five, let it thrive. It’s a harmless look-alike known as Virginia Creeper.

Pictures from Red Rock are now available in our Photo Gallery. (Thank you, Mr. Moore!) If anyone has additional pictures from the event, they can be happily added by contacting the webmaster.

UPDATE: Photos from Mrs. Sweet-Fitzgibbon have been incorporated into the pictures from Red Rock.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Calendar Update

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A new 2011 Troop Calendar has been posted. It is a PDF that is always available by using this link or the “t479 2011 calendar (pdf)” link in the right-hand column under the search bar. The updated version is current as of 04/01/2011.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Welcome Scouts and Parents of Pack 91

Filed under: Rank Advancements,Troop Updates — Webmaster @ 9:52 pm

P91 2011

P91 2011

A thrilling evening was experienced by all who attended Pack 91′s Blue and Gold Banquet. The advancing Cub Scouts were recognized for each new rank as well as the Pack volunteers who facilitate such a wonderful scouting experience for our boys. We were treated to a delicious BBQ meal and enjoyed a wonderful slide show of Pack 91 activities over the past year.

It was Troop 479′s distinct honor to be present for the reception of all six Webelo II’s who crossed over from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouts after receiving their Arrow of Light. We are humbled by the unanimous decision of these eager young me to continue their scouting adventure with Troop 479, and we are thrilled to know they bring with them energetic parents who are not afraid to be involved in their sons’ growth and learning.

Pictures from Sunday evening are now available in our Photo Gallery. Enjoy!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Trappers Rendezvous 2011

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A real trapper

A real trapper.

15-Feb-2011 Update: More pictures have been added courtesy of another hearty scouter.

Cold. Snow and cold. Very cold. But fortunately not bad enough to scuttle Troop 479′s trip to Trapper’s Rendezvous near Newton, KS. Leveraging expert advice from veterans of many previous treks to Trapper’s, our troop sent an advance team Friday morning to stake our claim and set up camp.

Friday evening, several hearty T479 souls braved sub-freezing temps and stayed the whole weekend. Once again, we had a parent who by hook or by crook managed to capture some pictures and make them available for publication. Grab a sweater and a cup of hot tea before having a look at pictures from the event in our Photo Gallery.

Did you trade something at Trapper’s this year? What cool or interesting things did you come home with? Leave a comment and let us know!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Leave No Leaf Unturned

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Raking 2010

Raking in gratitude.

Troop 479 spent the morning raking leaves at First Christian Church of Edmond. It’s our way of saying “THANKS” to our charter organization for the wonderful support we receive throughout the year. Scouts and leaders raked, swept, and bagged until the church grounds were cleared of Autumn’s leafy donations.

As a special treat this year, a T479 adult scouter fired up a small army of dutch ovens with yummy warm stuff inside. It was the perfect way to top off a chilly morning of service. Our sincere thanks to all who participated whether cooking, cleaning, raking, or organizing. And let’s not overlook picture-taking! Thanks to our active parents, we have pictures of the event in our photo gallery.

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