ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS COUNCIL COUNCIL INVITATION TO ADVENTURE SKILLOREE 2009 May 15-17 CAMP MERZ Mayville N.Y. We are starting off the New Year right with some terrific events this year. So to challenge the younger scouts as well as an exciting older scout program. Lets skill up for the challenges. Events are as follows: Fly Tying, Survival, Backpacking, Orienteering, GPS, Nature, Edible Plants, Matchless Fire, Wilderness Engineering, Knots & Lashings, Measuring, Track & Trail, Road K Cooking, Importance of Wetlands, Super Sharp, Simple Search & Rescue, Metal Working, Dovetail, Neckerchief & Slides, Rope Making, Games, Pioneering All scouts will have to do 5 of the above activities. Scouts who are at least 14-20-1/2 years old will have an opportunity to do an older scout program this camp. This years camp cost will be $18.00 for scouts and $22.00 (14-20 ½ years old) for older scout program.
EQUIPMENT Units will camp with in a site with the units of it s county. You will need to provide your own tentage. You should work with your campsite on a main awning and firewood. Meals will be provided and cooked for you. You will be responsible for all tableware. CHECK-IN THE Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader are asked to stop into the staff area upon arrival and turn in your roster. You will then be directed to your site for setup. Vehicles will be allowed in to unload, then must be parked in the designated area. DEPARTURE PRIOR TO CHECKOUT Any Scout or Guest, who must leave, must first checkout at the Camporee Staff Area. Leaders are requested to check out & in with their campsite Chief so their whereabouts can be determined in case of an emergency. PATCHES A special design is being planned for this Camporee. EXTRA PATCHES CAN BE ORDERED ON REGESTRATION FORM. Only Scouts completing SATURDAY S & SUNDAY S Skill Event will receive patches. TRASH ALL TROOPS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN TRASH BAGS. BE PREPARED TO PACK OUT YOUR REFUSE. A SCOUT LEAVES NO TRACE. HEALTH & SAFETY A QUALIFIED FIRST-AIDER WILL BE ON HAND TO HANDLE ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY. EVERY TROOP SHOULD HAVE AS PART OF THEIR NORMAL EQUIPMENT INVENTORY A FIRST AID KIT AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. MAKE SURE BOY S PERSONAL GEAR AND CLOTHING ARE APPROPRIATE FOR TEMPERATURE & CONDITIONS. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT WITH NEW BOYS IN ATTENDANCE. ALL OTHER ITEMS REGARDING HEALTH & SAFETY WILL BE UP TO THE TROOP LEADERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED STANDARD CAMPING PRACTICES. REMEMBER: SAFETY FIRST. AGAIN ALL SCOUTS MUST BRING OWN TABLEWARE WITH THEM FOR ALL MEALS (MESS KIT, UTENSILS & DRINKING CUP)
Spring Skill-O-Ree - May 15-17 at MERZ* Your Troop must pre-register by Thursday, April 23 rd. Since we are providing food and some materials we must have an accurate count. The cost of $18 per participant ($22 for older scout participant) will include food, patches and material used in the skill sessions. Please use the enclosed forms. We will need the names of all persons attending. You may substitute or add boys, but no refunds will be given after May 1 st. * On Saturday we will have at least 23 different skill sessions available, you will be able to attend 5 different sessions. We suggest you discuss the areas shown with your troop members and encourage each of them to select 2 different sessions so that all 23 will be covered. The skills taught will be at different levels from basic to advanced. Classes will offer information that you will be able to take back and use in your troop. Please note that both boys and adults will be able to participate in the sessions. * You will be camping with your own troop in the area assigned to your county. Each area will have a Scoutmaster and assistant to help you Your Troop must attend the entire weekend to receive patches and a participation ribbon. 1. Each troop will be expected to build a gateway at their individual campsite with the theme of honoring your sponsor. They can be as simple or elaborate as you desire, but must meet the following guidelines: They must be built by Scouts under Leader supervision. All material must be brought with your troop. Lashing or Dovetail Notching only no nails, screws or power tools. They must be completed by 9:45 AM on Saturday for judging during campsite inspection. 2. We are also asking you to bring cookies, etc. for the Cookie Barrel on Friday evening, Drinks will be provided. 3. Participants in Orienteering should bring a Scout baseplate compass; those in Super Sharp should bring a knife they want to sharpen and a sharpening stone. Each Troop member is to make a Commando Rope as per included instructions and have it with them when they arrive. These will be needed for Sunday s competition. Skill Sessions will run Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a break for lunch. Church services at 4:45-6:00PM Supper prep and cooking from 6:00 PM 7:00 PM. Camp Games 7:00pm-8:30pm Camp Fire 8:30pm-9:30pm Please have skit to perform for camp fire 10:00pm all scouts back in own site All quiet!!!!! Sunday opening @ breakfast 8:00am-9:00am Sunday Skill Trail from 9:00 AM 12:30 PM. Closing at 1:00 PM Please have scouts keep a change of close out to go home in!!!!!! Skill Areas: Please have all participants select at least 5 skills that they think they would like to take to aid us in setting up the schedule and circle the number of their selection on the registration form. They will make their actual selections on Friday evening. All Scouts must attend 5 sessions on Saturday and the Skill Trail on Sunday morning. The Trading Post and displays will be closed during these time periods. No Scouts to be in campsite areas during activities. 2-Year Webelos may attend, but during the Competition they will be with a Scout Buddy from their troop.
UNIT ROSTER # Leader Names Address Town Payment 1 2 3 4 5 6 Scout Names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Guests 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TURN THIS FORM IN TO THE CAMPOREE STAFF APON ARRIVAL TO CAMP
EACH SCOUT WILL NEED TO HAVE ONE ****COMMANDO ROPE**** SEE INSTRUCTIONS AHC Web Site EACH UNIT WILL NEED TO BRING A SMALL GATEWAY HONORING YOUR SPONSOR. IT NEEDS TO BE IN PLACE BY 9:45AM SATURDAY MORNING. (BOY SCOUT MADE AND ERECTED) TRADING POST WITH FOOD OPENS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6:00 p.m. EACH SCOUT WILL NEED TO HAVE ONE ****COMMANDO ROPE****
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO GET NEW BOYS TO ATTEND: 1) YOUR SCOUTS ASK THEIR FRIENDS TO COME CAMPING: 2) AND OUR COUNCIL-CONDUCTED SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS WITH OUTDOOR INTEREST SURVEYS, FOR ELIGIBLE BOYS. THEN FOLLOWUP IS DONE WITH THOSE THAT WANT TO GO CAMPING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SURVEY DONE IN YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL TO IDENTIFY NEW BOYS THAT WOULD LIKE TO GO CAMPING YOUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE NEEDS AMPLE LEAD TIME TO CONDUCT THESE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND RETURN THE RESULTS TO YOU IN A TIMELY MANNER. AT TROOP MEETINGS AND WITH SCOUTS INDIVIDUALLY, TALK UP THEIR INVOLVEMENT. MAYBE HAVE A TROOP INCENTIVE, OR A CONTEST. YOUR ENTHUSIASM AS SCOUTMASTER IS THE KEY INGREDIENT! YOU BET! OUR TROOP IS LOOKING FORWARD TO ATTENDING THE SPRING skill-o-ree CAMP, AND WE WANT MORE BOYS TO KNOW HOW GREAT OUR TROOP IS! TROOP DISTRICT TOWN SCOUTMASTER PHONE EMAIL SURVEY THIS / THESE SCHOOLS FOR MY TROOP: Time's awastin! Get this form to the Service Center NOW! RETURN THIS FORM By APRIL 23 rd
SKILL-O-REE SIGN UP FORM TOTAL SCOUTS X $18ea = TOTAL LEADERS X $18ea = Older scout x $22ea = EXTRA PATCHES X $2ea = Total due $ THIS FORM IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR PLANNING. Please PRE-Register by April 23 rd 1. Mail to: AHC, PO Box 261, 50 Hough Hill Rd, Falconer, NY 14733 2. Fax to: 716-665-5212 3. Send an email to servicecenter@alleghenyhighlands.org Make checks payable to AHC See You There
REGISTRATION FORMS PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name Troop County Adult Scout Campsite PLEASE CIRCLE SKILL AREA DESIRED. Skill 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (For Information only to aid in planning. Make real choice Friday PM.) Name Troop County Adult Scout Campsite PLEASE CIRCLE SKILL AREA DESIRED. Skill 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (For Information only to aid in planning. Make real choice Friday PM.) Name Troop County Adult Scout Campsite PLEASE CIRCLE SKILL AREA DESIRED. Skill 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (For Information only to aid in planning. Make real choice Friday PM.) Name Troop County Adult Scout Campsite PLEASE CIRCLE SKILL AREA DESIRED. Skill 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 (For Information only to aid in planning. Make real choice Friday PM.) Name Troop County Adult Scout Campsite PLEASE CIRCLE SKILL AREA DESIRED.Skill 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 PLEASE COPY AS MANY FORMS AS YOU NEED DON T FORGET THE COOKIES FOR FRIDAY NIGHTS COOKIE BARREL
SATURDAY SKILLS 1. Dovetail Notching Pioneering without using Rope 2. Super Sharp How to correctly sharpen your Tools with an Expert 3. Basic Pioneering Have fun tying and using lashings to build a simple project. 4. Orienteering - You will be given instruction and then run a short course. 5. Matchless Fires 15 different ways to make a fire w\o matches! 6. Search Safely What to do if a Troop member becomes lost on a campout 7. Basic GPS How to use a Global Positioning Satellite Receiver 8. Wilderness Survival Techniques Skills to use on Troop outings and when working on the Merit badge 9. Fly Tying - Learn to tie flies and have an expert come to your Troop meetings. 10. Neckerchief Slides Make a great slide that you can take home and have your troop members make. 13. Metal Work Learn how to solder and make a neat project to take home. 14. Games - New games to use in Troop and Patrol meetings 15. Wetlands 16. Measuring Many different ways to calculate height and distance w\o common measuring tools. 17. Tracks and Tracking Learn how to read about your environment outdoors. 18. Backpacking How to Backpack Light and Leave no Trace 19. Nature Learn a fun and easy way to ID trees without leaves! 20, Wilderness Engineering Learn how to move large objects easily w\o pulleys or winches 21. Knots New and Old Knots and fun ways to tie them. 22. Rope Making How to make your own rope for Pioneering Projects 23 Pioneering-
DO YOUR OLDER SCOUTS WANT AN EVENT OF THEIR OWN?? Bring your older Scouts (including Venture Scouts 14-20 ½) to the Spring Camporee and join in the Older Scout Program. We will be offering a separate event for those Scouts. There will be Clay Shooting, Tomahawk Throwing, Moving Archery, Geocasching, Ring the Bell, Blindfold Shooting, Run for Your Life, Mortar Team, Beat a Friend, Brand the Cookie. Because of the nature of these events, there is a small extra fee and pre-registration a must, but great fun for the older crowd. These events will take place on Saturday with a Triathlon to be held on Sunday while the younger Scouts are having their competition. This Triathlon will consist of Clay Shooting, Tomahawk Throwing and Moving Archery. We hope to see you there to join in the fun. Sign up early to hold your spot. We would like to see your early commitment to enable us to have the correct amount of materials on hand.any questions can be directed to Todd Peine: tpeine@msn.com Or Chris Pistner: chrispyscout@yahoo.com or call the Service Center 716-665-2697.
TheCommandoRope TheToggleRope The toggle rope came into prominence in World War II with Commandos who often in the course of duty had to scale walls, climb cliffs, cross ravines. Instead of carrying long, bulky ropes, each Commando had a 6-foot length of 1/2 inch rope, with an eye-splice in one end and a toggle in the other, secured with an eye-splice. The open eye splice was just large enough to allow the toggle to fit through and be held firmly. The Commandos carried these ropes around their waists. To make a long rope, several toggle ropes were simply interlocked. Unlay the line; however you should excercise care to preserve the strands. The middle (red) strand facing you always tucks first. Tuck the second (blue) strand and turn the work over.
Once turned, there is only one (green) strand left, ready to be tucked... Repeat, by continuing to tuck the strands in order (i.e., red, blue, green)......until the splice is completed. The other end of the rope is spliced around a grooved toggle.