WELCOME TO TROOP 869 Scottsdale, AZ

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WELCOME TO TROOP 869Scottsdale, AZ
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What IS Scouting?

• Scouting is
• FUN!!
• The worlds biggest club
• camping, hiking, overnight trips
• probably not what you think!

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What is Scouting NOT?

• Scouting is NOT
• CUB SCOUTS
• For Sissies
• Baby Sitting
• For Geeks

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Do Geeks Do THIS?

• Overnight camps
• 10 mile hikes
• Rifle Shooting
• Archery
• Canoe trips
• Backpacking
• Explore Caves

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Do Geeks Do THIS?

• Build their own campfires
• Cook their own meals
• Use Knives, Axes, Saws, Lanterns, Stoves
• Plan their own camping trips

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Troop 869 2002-2003 Activities and Outings

• Campout near the Saguaro National Forest in
  Tucson
• Lava Tube Campout
• 2002 Troop 869 Court of Honor
• A Special Visitor  A U. S. Marine
• Backpacking the Superstitions
• Seven Springs Campout
• A Day at the Heard Rifle Range
• Arrow of Light Ceremony at Anasazi School
• Swimming Merit Badge at Cactus Pool
• Summer Camp at Camp Fiesta Island in San Diego,
  California

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Campout near the Saguaro National Forest in
Tucson

• Foil Dinners Cooked in a HUBCAP?
• A Scout is Innovative

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Campout near the Saguaro National Forest in
Tucson

• A Scout is also hungry

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Lava Tube CampoutFlagstaff, Arizona

• Deep in a ¾ mile-long cave formed by volcanic
  action long ago.

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Lava Tube CampoutFlagstaff, Arizona

• Nothing beats a meal cooked in the great
  outdoors.

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2002 Troop 869 Court of Honor

• A time to recognize our accomplishments

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A Special VisitorA Marine just back from
Afghanistan

• A time to honor those who serve our Country and
  protect the precious freedoms we enjoy.

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Backpacking the Superstitions

• A time to test our stamina.

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Seven Springs Campout

• A time to dam up a stream.

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Seven Springs Campout

• A time to gaze at the stars.

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A Day at the Heard Rifle Range

• A time to test our accuracy. . .

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A Day at the Heard Rifle Range

• . . . and record our best scores.

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Arrow of Light Ceremony at Anasazi School

• A time to perform service for others . . .

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Arrow of Light Ceremony at Anasazi School

• . . . and a time to just horse around.

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Swimming Merit Badge Session at Cactus Pool

• A time to test our skills . . .

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Swimming Merit Badge Session at Cactus Pool

• . . . and a time to just have fun.

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Summer Camp at Camp Fiesta Island in San Diego,
California. July 27 to August 2, 2003.

• Camp Fiesta IslandTroop Campsite

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Summer Camp at Camp Fiesta Island in San Diego,
California. July 27 to August 2, 2003.

• Camp Fiesta IslandKayaking on Mission Bay

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Summer Camp at Camp Fiesta Island in San Diego,
California. July 27 to August 2, 2003.

• Camp Fiesta IslandWater Polo Champions

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WHO CAN BE A SCOUT?

• ANY BOY!
• Boy Scouting is available to boys who are 11 thru
  17 years old, or who have earned the Arrow of
  Light Award, or have completed the fifth grade.

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Why Join Scouting?

• Scouting will allow for you to
• Make some of the best friends you'll ever make in
  your life!
• Go on camping trips to some of the best places.
  Even places where the average public is not
  allowed!
• Learn some very valuable skills that can help you
  in your future life!
• Have experiences that you will remember for the
  rest of your life!
• Remember the time you spend as a youth as the
  most enjoyable part of your life!

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Meetings Activities

• Meet most Monday evenings - 730 to 845 at St.
  Bernard of Clairvaux Church (124th Street between
  Shea and Via Linda)
• Typically 1 outdoor camping activity per month
• 2004 Camping and Activity ideas
• Lava River Cave near Flagstaff, Arizona
• East Clear Creek near Strawberry, Arizona
• Sonoran Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona
• Climbing at the Phoenix Rock Gym
• Rifle Shooting at Heard Pueblo
• much more..
• Summer
• Summer Camp 2004Camp Chawanakee A Mile High in
  the California Sierras!

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How Can I Join?

• When - Monday Nights, 730 - 845 pm
• Where - St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church 124th
  Street in Scottsdale, AZ (between Shea Via
  Linda)
• For more information
• email clydehop_at_cox.net
• Website www.troop869.net

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Bring on the Adventure!