October 10 den meeting

Well, Our Fearless Leader couldn't join us for our regularly scheduled Monday meeting, leaving Second in Command alone at the wheel.  Mr. Second in Command was a guest speaker, discussing with the boys some of the dangers of living in an area prone to hurricanes and some of the things they might think about including in their family's emergency kit.  He also showed them one of the instrument tubes that NOAA drops out of the planes to take measurements as they fly through the hurricanes.  

Then we moved on to the main event - the knife sheaths.  Hopefully all the boys enjoyed themselves and will be pleased with their finished project.  All I can say is it was LOUD - I had more than one neighbor peering over the fence - probably trying to decide if the police needed to be notified.  We'll finish up with sewing them together soon and hopefully they will be ready to use at Cedarkirk. 

Red Cross First Aid training

At Monday’s Den meeting, your male leader was very disappointed that none of the Scorpions! rushed to his aid to help him with the gaping wound he had on his arm.  There were lots of eewws and yucks,  and even one rather boisterous, “would you please take that thing off your arm!!”  but no offer to help.
 
We are just lucky representatives from the Red Cross were there.  Ms. Salazar and Michaela presented us with a thorough training on first aid as well as the three C’s of an emergency situation.  Can anyone name the three c’s now?  Num nums at next Monday's meeting if you can.  Another num num if you can name the two c's of burn care.  We owe them a big thanks for helping all of you earn Readyman!   

Lots of camping opportunities are coming up.  There's Spook-o-ree if you signed up, Cedarkirk in Early November (I’ve heard rumors of high adventure)  and Back to Brownsea at Dead River Park in Mid November.  Hope to see you all there!!!

Camp Carnival



The Scorpions! hit the great outdoors and really left their mark on the hearts and minds of everyone at the Camp Carnival at Masonic Park last weekend.  The Carnival itself was a hit with the boys.  Lots of "potty training" was accomplished and the boys had a great time at the other dens' games, tug-o-war and the catapults.  Several of the boys participated in the Raingutter Regatta, too.  Our den was tasked at the last minute with the flag ceremony involving an actual flag pole and folding the flag.  -  They did a very respectable job. 

 The skit we performed... The King's Important Paper.., while a classic, was well received and everyone seemed to enjoy it as well as the whole campfire.  One of our Scorpions! was crowned king of the Tea Pot Singers and won a whole dollar for his efforts. 

We had 5 boys sleeping in one big tent provided by a Scorpion! family.  We called it the Scorpion! Pit, and there were some indescribable noises and um……odors coming from the pit that I will choose not to elaborate on now.  Lets just say that the Scorpion Pit was the place to be on Saturday Night.  Here are the Fab Five the morning after.  Then all the boys had pancakes and donuts before heading out to the Scout's Own service where we made a very nice showing.  We all shared words that inspire us and learned how to keep our buckets filled by filling the buckets of others (it's a metaphor).  Those who were really listening even learned what the shortest verse in the bible is (John 11:35 if you want to look it up).

I also hope everyone enjoyed the fishing derby.  One of the Scorpions! caught the biggest fish and won a large tackle box to hold all his fishing gear in.  His catch was recorded in perpetuity (or until it washes off) and was "a little more than a hand and an inch".  Several other Scorpions! got fish hooks for their hats.