Picture of the Week

 
 Crew 483’s first trip to Kerrville and San Antonio

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Memorial Day

 

 Memorial Day weekend is not about going to the lake, eating hot dogs or watching the Indy 500. This holiday has a deeper significance. Memorial Day is about remembering those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Lets all remember our fallen and support our brave men and women serving our country now.

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New Scout Uniforms

The BSA Centennial Uniform is on its way!

The word is out! New design for the BSA scout uniform comes out in August, 2008. The colors are pretty much the same so new uniform pieces can be transitioned as old ones are outgrown. A big difference is red shoulder loops and unit numbers are now forest [...]

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Clif Bar

I have found a energy bar that will not break my teeth when I bite into it, taste better than cardboard and comes in several flavors, but the best part is the price. As an avid hiker and climber I like to travel as light as possible, and a squished gooey sandwich is the last thing [...]

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Nap On Safely - March 2008

At this year’s Camporee, ASM Joel gave of his time to instruct an adult course called Nap On Safely. His students worked hard to fulfill all the requirements. I think they did a great job!

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Picture of the Week

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Welcome Back Marine

Welcome back Marine Lcpl Matt C. from your tour in Iraq. We’re glad your back home and safe. Thank you for your service to our country. 

 
Matt is an Eagle Scout from Troop 483. The Sign says it all, “Leading Youth to Lifelong Values, Service & Achievement”.

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Five Eagles

 

 
A few Sunday’s ago we had a Eagle Court of Honor at the Council office for five of our Scouts. All five of these young men joined together and four were in the same patrol. They all decided that since they had joined together, earned their eagle rank within four months of each other, they all decided [...]

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Scout who returned wallet with $800 gets own wallet returned

DORR, Mich. - An 11-year-old Boy Scout who found and returned a wallet containing more than $800 has received some good karma for his good deed. Thanks to publicity about his action, J.R. Bouterse (rhymes with “doubters” has gotten his own lost wallet back.
J.R. found the wallet of Jessica Cutler last month in a church [...]

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