Scouts Vs Leaders

By Scott Howell

What a great evening for a softball game the sky was clear, there was no breeze, the sun was shining, it was very hot and the sweat was rounding down. The game started and the action was great. Rock Firer Norton was on the mound for the leaders and yes he had a rock firer delivery of a softball to home plate. The Scouts lined up for taking their first turn to bat and they stacked the front end of their line up with all the scouts who thought they were hitter which left the middle and end of their line up with those who the older boys thought were not hitters. But it turned out that the middle and end of the scouts battering order were the real hitters. Rock Firer Norton was a little worried when he saw his first five batters. But his worries were short lived when he saw what a great in field and out field he had backing him up. Rock Firer said to his first batter you are going down. The leaders are not losing this year we are taking the record back. The first ending moved along very fast, as did the second, third, forth, fifth, but the sixth ending with the scouts up drug out for a little longer as the scouts got eight (8) outs this ending. Yes, you heard me eight (8) outs it was tough on Rock Firer as the scouts did score many runs. Rock Firer was getting very worried. But that great outfield and infield came through for Rock Fire. The leaders had many many hits but Mrs. Mason had the best hit. She hit the ball so hard she knotted Jeremy Kraus (Speedy) to the ground as he made a great catch to put her out. Danny Mallinson actually got on base, but was unable to make the trip completely around the bases as he was thrown out at home. Ben Wyatt also made a catch that he may be remembering for a long time as he put out the scoutmaster. Ben how do you like that 1st Class Badge? Mr. Howell. Just kidding you made a great catch.

I would like to thank all the scout and leaders for a great game and a fun filled night of softball playing and following the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Oh yes I forgot to say who won. Leaders had 33 and the Scouts had 30. Once again the leaders have our winning streak back and it’s alive and well.

By Nick Dunlap

The NYLT experience was great, NYLT stands for National Youth Leadership Training. I think that everyone needs to go that are eligible, because it is a good experience to have. When we arrived we were broke into groups of eight to simulate a patrol. We did everything that a patrol would do like, eat, plan and hike.

Each day we did a fun activity like an outpost hike, a helicopter from the KC police department and a realistic first aid where 2 people from our patrol were taken and had fake blood to look like a real accident, one kid had a rock superglue to his head to make it look like he had fallen and hit his head on a rock. We also did 3 presentations a day which was a youth staff conducting power point.

Our troop has all the characteristics of a well organized troop, but I think that we all need some more enthusiasm.

by Mr. Gentry

We had nice weather and a good turnout for the Fishing Derby at Lone Jack Lake. There were a few Black Bass caught in the morning. Then as it warmed up the Bass moved deeper and were harder to catch, but the Perch stayed active. The boys had a lot of fun catching a variety of sizes and kinds of Perch.

We kept all the fish that were large enough to clean and eat. Some of the boys had never cleaned or cooked fish before, so this was a great opportunity to do something new. With Uncle Bucks Original Blend Fish Batter, all the boys said the fish tasted great!

We also had a few prizes to give out for the Fishing Derby. And the winners were:
First fish caught – Nathan Barker
Largest fish caught – JP Joyce
Most fish caught – Ben Wyatt
Smallest fish caught – Mathew Pierce

I would like to thank Mr. Owens for catching a few more fish to make sure we had plenty to cook and Mr. Pierce, for when he wasn’t tasting the worms, he was keeping the boys hooks stocked with them.

I also want to thank all the Leaders for their help and support in making this event happen. I think we all had just as much fun as the boys.

(See more pictures from the Troop Fishing Derby in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By Scott Howell

What a great weekend the Twenty-nine (29) tribesmen from our troop had at the Tribal Celebration on May 20, 21 and 22.

It all started with a rededication by all tribesmen present to our third resolution. Then everyone moved to late night in Lone Bear where there was entertainment for all the young men as well as those who are just past being young. Then on Saturday our Chieftain Challenge team (Austin Newberry, William Chinnery, John Verman, Matt Moorman, JP Joyce, Taylor Blann, Matt Copeland and Doug Spencer went to work against the clock and the different events. Our team was encouraged on all day by Tyle Templeton and Craig Gentry. Our team completed all but one of the events by 4:00 PM. Great Job. The rest of us spend the day talking and visiting with fellow tribesman and bidding on items in the silent auction at the Great Hall. As I said it was a great day.

Then after dinner every one got ready to go to Lone Bear for the Chieftain Ceremony and to find out which team won the Chieftain Challenge. Once again our team heard their name called placing 4th in the Chieftain Challenge. Great Job!!!!! This was the second year in a role that our troop has had our team place. Maybe in 2012 we can have two teams of boys to take part in this fun event and both will place. We all witnessed as Frank Wright became our new presiding Chieftain for 2011 – 2012. It was a great ceremony.

Then as everyone one was getting up on Sunday morning Cabin No. 2 had their own aerobat performance by our own Gilbert Dowding as he rolled across the cabin floor as he got out of the top bunk in the cabin. Gilbert was alright and it is my understanding that he scored 10 points on style.

I hoped everyone had a great time and I am looking forward to hopefully taking even more Troop 282 tribesman to the 2012 Tribal Celebration.

(See more pictures from the 2011 Tribal Celebration in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By Dave Woodman

There are many Scout troops but few who possess the tradition and record of success that Troop 282 enjoys. So, when the invitation came to deliver the Eagle Charge, I accepted with a feeling of gratitude.

Not having attended one of your Eagle Ceremonies, I did not know what to expect. Thus, I was all eyes and ears trying to absorb everything that was going on. Beginning with the assembly of the Scouts prior to entering, it was clear that this would be different from other Eagle courts I had attended.

The introduction of the Eagle recipients and their parents began a unique experience for me. It became obvious that much thought and preparation had gone into the evening’s program. I especially enjoyed the prose presented by the two Scouts. The presentation of the Rose reminded me of the large Eagle Courts that had been held in the Music Hall downtown.

All in all, as an outsider it was a revealing look into the heart of an excellent Scout unit. The level of organization and sense of purpose bodes well for any young man who joins Troop 282. For me, I won’t soon forget the evening and appreciate the opportunity to participate.

(See more pictures from the 4/25/11 Eagle Court of Honor in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By Joshua Joyce

I was so excited to go on this trip even with my brothers trying to scare me out of going. But soon I was wanting to go home. The hills were not what I wanted to do.

Then when it came to having lunch I realized I forgot my lunch at home but my brother Austin shared his lunch with me.

My experience was harsh and brutal. But it was worth it. The bluff was awesome when I made it to the top the view was amazing I could see for miles away, I could see the fish jumping out of the water and the camp grounds from up there.

I learned that caves are not a place to play (take my word for it) fun but dangerous. I learned that we all should leave no trace behind.

My favorite part of the hike was the caves.

(See more pictures from Cedar Bluff in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By Jim Copeland

Wow! Pancake Day. I finally experienced it the whole thing, start to finish. It was a great. It was a long day, from 4:30 am to almost 9:00 pm. The preparation for weeks had come to an end and the fun was about to begin. From the printing the tickets, ordering the sausage, making flyers, sending letters to companies to donate door prizes, selling tickets, to collecting the other supplies. I don’t know who all the people are behind the scene, but there are a lot of them to accomplish this goal.

I got there at 4:30 am and I could smell the sausage cooking from across the street already. Mr. Bennett always gets there even earlier, like 3:00 am to start the sausage. He was there all day. Mr. and Mrs. Howell were already setting up. I got started helping and other leaders started showing up. As it got closer the 6:00 am, everyone was waiting for the Health Inspector. We had to know whether or not we could start without any problems. She got up early for us and inspected. Everything was up to snuff. Mr. Blann started making pancake batter. Mr. Howell started the grills. Moms showed up to help. Sorry, I don’t even know all their names. I did miscellaneous tasks. Mrs. Howell was setting up and giving orders to the crew. Mr. Verman was getting the ticket desk ready. Mr. Mcleod was there. Mr. Money showed up to cook. I met people in this troop I have never seen.

I have been here for a few years and I am amazed by all the support from past members. Mr. Money says he has been cooking the pancakes for twenty-six years. WOW! Even Father Sam was cooking pancakes. He was hilarious in the kitchen. We had a lot of fun. The day was long and tiring. I thought I worked hard at my job but this was harder. I was glad to be part of it. I hope I can be part of it next year.

I never saw the dedication and effort it takes to accomplish this until I showed up for the whole day. I see that the troop can come together and accomplish a large goal like Pancake Day.

(See more pictures from the 59th Annual Pancake Day in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By Curren Gentry

This overnight was not like most in the past. This time we had to make a shelter out of tarps and hay to sleep in. It was also different because the leaders set up stations to help us with our Scouting skills, kind of like the Klondike Derby. The stations where First aid, Beebe guns, Shelter building, and Lashings. My favorite out of all the stations was the Beebe guns. Then after we got done with our Scouting skills we thought that it would be cool to make a huge snow ball and roll it down the hill. It took a lot of strength but we got it down the hill and we even made another snowball the same size.

It was also a utensiless overnight, so we made our dinners in foil and cooked them in hot coals. I put Hamburger, Onions, and Potatoes in mine. It was easy to make and tasted great. After dinner and before it was dark all us boys had a huge snowball fight in the woods. When we were all tired from playing we headed back to camp to hang out by the campfire and go to sleep.

In the morning we had to make our own utensiless breakfast so people started cooking eggs, sausages, and biscuits. Most of the people had a hard time with cooking there biscuits on a stick. Then after we packed up and ate our breakfast we had a HUGE snowball fight with all the boys and leaders. I had a lot of fun on this overnight.

(See more pictures from the 2/26/11 overnight at Blue & Grey in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on February 8, 1910. Scout Sunday is always the Sunday preceding February 8th, unless the 8th is a Sunday, in which case the 8th would be Scout Sunday. However, a chartered organization or local religious organization may choose to celebrate on another day.

The twelfth part of the Scout law is reverent. This means a Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others. Scout Sunday is always a good time to reinforce to the boys that “a Scout is reverent.”

Yours in Scouting, Mac McLeod Chaplain

(See more pictures from Scout Sunday in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)

By: Curren Gentry

The Klondike Derby was not like most of the others in the past usually it rained or it was really muddy but not this time. This year’s Klondike Derby was super snowy so it was the perfect time for a snowball fight. My favorite activity there was the obstacle course because we had a really good time doing it. We did have some little snowball fights but it was no where like the biggest and last snowball fight with about 50 troops!

The older boys got third place out of all of those scout patrols in the challenge division! Isn’t that pretty good for 50 troops? No one else got an award though. My patrol did get third out of the 5 patrols and it is no surprise that the older boys patrol got first in our troop. But I did have a lot of fun at the Klondike Derby because all of the snowball fights brightened my mood.

(See more pictures of the Klondike Derby in the Troop 282 Photo Collection.)