Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Saturday, July 24, 2010
NEWS n NOTES:
Thanks for the memories and other highlights of the quarter:
A visit with Chuck Laird at the Adelanto Airport. A top notch tour, classes on aviation history, aeronautics, aerodynamic science and a ride above the Mojave Desert in a four-seat Cessna single-engine airplane.
Many thanks to Wayne Fowler for a most memorable visit with his collection reptiles. An educational visit where many species of snake were shown and some passed around.
The troop had a scout night out to visit the High Desert Mavericks at Stater Bros. Stadium in Adelanto on July 9th, with a Mavs win (9-8) over the Visalia Oaks.
August 7th is the Eagle Court of Honor for Ernie Marninez at 10 A.M. @ Our Lady of the Desert.
Scouts To Celebrate 100th Anniversary In Virginia
by The Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. July 25, 2010, 01:43 pm ET
The Boy Scouts of America are preparing to celebrate their 100th anniversary with a national jamboree in Virginia.
More than 46,000 Boy Scouts, leaders, staff and volunteers from around the world are expected at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, which starts Monday. Organizers also expect around 250,000 visitors.
Scouts ages 12 to 18 will spend 10 days doing everything from archery and fishing to robotics and testing their own DNA.
The group has held the event at the Fort A.P. Hill Army base every four years since 1981. It skipped a year so the event could mark the organization's 100th anniversary. The Boy Scouts have hosted the gathering since 1937.
Organizers plan to move the event to a permanent site in West Virginia in 2013.
Boy Scouts tour Gettysburg (01:38)
Boy Scouts from the Bay-Lakes Council visited Gettysburg, Pa., Friday where they toured the Civil War battlefield.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/section/videonetwork?bctid=234663239001
PS - Troop 557 is in need of some new merit badge books. Please donate any new or used books to the troop library. Priority needed books are required for Eagle Scout:
Camping, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cycling, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Family Life, Hiking, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Personal Management and Swimming.
Books are about $5 and can be found at any BSA Scout shops as well as Valleywide Sporting Goods. And Thank YOU.
A visit with Chuck Laird at the Adelanto Airport. A top notch tour, classes on aviation history, aeronautics, aerodynamic science and a ride above the Mojave Desert in a four-seat Cessna single-engine airplane.
Many thanks to Wayne Fowler for a most memorable visit with his collection reptiles. An educational visit where many species of snake were shown and some passed around.
The troop had a scout night out to visit the High Desert Mavericks at Stater Bros. Stadium in Adelanto on July 9th, with a Mavs win (9-8) over the Visalia Oaks.
August 7th is the Eagle Court of Honor for Ernie Marninez at 10 A.M. @ Our Lady of the Desert.
Scouts To Celebrate 100th Anniversary In Virginia
by The Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. July 25, 2010, 01:43 pm ET
The Boy Scouts of America are preparing to celebrate their 100th anniversary with a national jamboree in Virginia.
More than 46,000 Boy Scouts, leaders, staff and volunteers from around the world are expected at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree, which starts Monday. Organizers also expect around 250,000 visitors.
Scouts ages 12 to 18 will spend 10 days doing everything from archery and fishing to robotics and testing their own DNA.
The group has held the event at the Fort A.P. Hill Army base every four years since 1981. It skipped a year so the event could mark the organization's 100th anniversary. The Boy Scouts have hosted the gathering since 1937.
Organizers plan to move the event to a permanent site in West Virginia in 2013.
Boy Scouts tour Gettysburg (01:38)
Boy Scouts from the Bay-Lakes Council visited Gettysburg, Pa., Friday where they toured the Civil War battlefield.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/section/videonetwork?bctid=234663239001
PS - Troop 557 is in need of some new merit badge books. Please donate any new or used books to the troop library. Priority needed books are required for Eagle Scout:
Camping, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cycling, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Family Life, Hiking, Lifesaving, Personal Fitness, Personal Management and Swimming.
Books are about $5 and can be found at any BSA Scout shops as well as Valleywide Sporting Goods. And Thank YOU.
Summer Camp at Catalina's Camp Cherry Valley
Summer Camp at Catalina's Camp Cherry Valley
The Summer of 2010 will be one to never forget. A trip to Catalina Island for a week at Camp Cherry Valley is the stuff of lasting memories for the scouts of Troop 557.
The week started off with an exciting two-hour cruise aboard the Catalina King of Catalina Classic Cruises with the skipper pointing out Manta Rays and Blue Whales along the 24 mile float. No complaints about the food or lodging but a bit of grumbling over the 55 degree water temp for the Monday morning swim test. The scouts were able to work on a long list of merit badges for completion or partials along with checking off requirements for their next rank.
"It was a blast!" said Troop 557 Senior Patrol Leader, Codie Barton. "The staff was awesome... I enjoyed the long kayak/canoe trip out on the deeper water with high swells." Barton continued.
Eagle Scout Ben Meza recounted his adventures apart from the main troop as he along with Ernie Martinez and Justin Rickett spent their week in with Advanced Camp Experience (ACE). "We had a long, 20 mile, hike across the island to the town of Avalon." Meza said. "Along with many other adventures with kayaking, wind surfing, wave surfing at Shark Harbor, snorkeling and Catamaran sailing."
“I was impressed that the boys did not have any spare time, which was unusual.” Scoutmaster Joe Bertola added. “They spent a lot of time on ranks and merit badges.”
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The Summer of 2010 will be one to never forget. A trip to Catalina Island for a week at Camp Cherry Valley is the stuff of lasting memories for the scouts of Troop 557.
The week started off with an exciting two-hour cruise aboard the Catalina King of Catalina Classic Cruises with the skipper pointing out Manta Rays and Blue Whales along the 24 mile float. No complaints about the food or lodging but a bit of grumbling over the 55 degree water temp for the Monday morning swim test. The scouts were able to work on a long list of merit badges for completion or partials along with checking off requirements for their next rank.
"It was a blast!" said Troop 557 Senior Patrol Leader, Codie Barton. "The staff was awesome... I enjoyed the long kayak/canoe trip out on the deeper water with high swells." Barton continued.
Eagle Scout Ben Meza recounted his adventures apart from the main troop as he along with Ernie Martinez and Justin Rickett spent their week in with Advanced Camp Experience (ACE). "We had a long, 20 mile, hike across the island to the town of Avalon." Meza said. "Along with many other adventures with kayaking, wind surfing, wave surfing at Shark Harbor, snorkeling and Catamaran sailing."
“I was impressed that the boys did not have any spare time, which was unusual.” Scoutmaster Joe Bertola added. “They spent a lot of time on ranks and merit badges.”
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Long-term Backpacker @ Yosemite National Park
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Long-term Backpacker @ Yosemite National Park:
From Green Creek to The Tuolumne Meadow(s) area of Yosemite National Park where three scouts and three adults trekked about 27 miles with many nerve-racking water crossings. An estimated 15, foot-numbing, 40-degree, stream crossings in all.
"We hiked about 27 miles, broken up into five or six-mile segments." said Ben Meza. With a maximum elevation gain at Summit Lake reaching 10,200 feet above sea level the temperatures were surprisingly mild ranging from the mid 70's day to mid 50's night.
"It was very hot for a High Sierra trip," Meza continued. "but we were able to get a bit of swimming in." A major problem as a result of the weather was the pesky mosquitoes.
"The mosquitoes came out in clouds to eat us alive." Lamented trekker Codie Barton. The additional weather snag was involving Barton's tent. "On the third day of the trip it started pouring rain and water started coming through the sides of my tent. It soaked the inside, but not our gear so we scrambled for an outback, high-tech outhouse for shelter." He recalled.
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Cougar Crest
An easy training hike near Highway 38 in Big Bear. About 6 mile round-trip to Burtha Peak. Getting ready for the Bull Lake and Long Term hikes.
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Bull Lake Run
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Bull Lake Hike
High adventure to the High Sierras for Troop 557’s camp out and hike to South Lake and Bull Lake above Bishop in July. The Troop arrived at Four Jeffrey Campground at an altitude of 8,200 feet for a night of acclimatization from our 3,000 foot High Desert homes before the assent into the wilderness the next day. The hike began at the 9,000 foot South Lake to begin the approximate (trail covered in snow, so detours were in order) six-mile round-trip backpack trek to Bull Lake at 10,800 feet. The days were filled with fishing, cooking and water filtration along with a day hike to a fun-filled snow field at 11,000 feet. Day hiking included a course in map and compass work or orienteering. All food was kept in bear canisters at all times and for good reason due to the apparent presents of bear scat in abundance around the camp site and reported night-time sightings by scouts.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Lion's Club Flag Ceremony
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| From TroopTrail 557 |
Preparation and practice is apart of the up coming Lion's Club Flag Ceremony where Troop 557 scouts plan to retire about 100 old American Flags to be burned one at a time with reverence. There will be a series of these events. The next being May 7th. Check the calendar for other dates.
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Camporee at Fort Irwin
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The troop spent three days and two nights on the U.S. Army Post, Fort Irwin for the Inland Empire Council Camporee. About 190 scouts were in attendance from the local district to participate in the events. The post is about 31 miles north of I-15 near Calico in the Mojave Desert and was an excellent location for rifle, shotgun, slingshot, tomahawk and archery practice. The military provided some camping basics like water and latrines. When asked what type of wildlife had been observed on post the boys yelled out creatures such as: snakes, birds and water buffalo.
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Saturday, April 3, 2010
Lytle Creek Backpack
The troop did an over night backpack to the third stream crossing at Lytle Creek, March 29, 2010.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Pedal Pushers' 25 Miler
Here is my story for the 25 mile bike ride.
On Saturday, February 13th there was a 25 mile bike ride! It was a short but a fun ride. It was Matthew's and Daniel's first time doing the 25 mile bike ride! We had alot of fun riding through Apple Valley. We are getting ready for our 50 Mile Bike Ride so we can get our Cycling Merit Badge.
Daniel Martinez
On Saturday, February 13th there was a 25 mile bike ride! It was a short but a fun ride. It was Matthew's and Daniel's first time doing the 25 mile bike ride! We had alot of fun riding through Apple Valley. We are getting ready for our 50 Mile Bike Ride so we can get our Cycling Merit Badge.
Daniel Martinez
Friday, March 12, 2010
AV Gun Club Shoot
Thursday nights, March 11th, shooting and safety briefing at the Apple Valley Gun Club was an ear ringing success. About eight scouts participated with a crowed shop of another 50 people attending.
"I got to shoot about five rounds because it was so crowded." Said Evan Reed. "I scored 32 points including a bulls eye." He added.
The scouts learned many safety tips before shooting including the golden gun rule to treat every gun like it was loaded.
"I got to shoot about five rounds because it was so crowded." Said Evan Reed. "I scored 32 points including a bulls eye." He added.
The scouts learned many safety tips before shooting including the golden gun rule to treat every gun like it was loaded.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Snowboard/Ski Trip to Wrightwood
Snowboarding and Ski Trip to Wrightwood.
By: Matthew Sorrels and Adam Kasbin
Photos By: David Sorrels
I liked the snowboarding because I got better at it. I got to go on "roadrunner" twice and road in the fog the second time. I went on a jump on "snowflake" and did a 180 degree back flip, landing on my butt. Matthew Sorrels
If it weren't for pegging people with snowballs, it wouldn't have been half as fun. I skied instead of snowboarding. I went on "coyote," "roadrunner" and "snowflake." I liked the new addition to the course, the tunnel. Adam Kasbin
By: Matthew Sorrels and Adam Kasbin
Photos By: David Sorrels
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I liked the snowboarding because I got better at it. I got to go on "roadrunner" twice and road in the fog the second time. I went on a jump on "snowflake" and did a 180 degree back flip, landing on my butt. Matthew Sorrels
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If it weren't for pegging people with snowballs, it wouldn't have been half as fun. I skied instead of snowboarding. I went on "coyote," "roadrunner" and "snowflake." I liked the new addition to the course, the tunnel. Adam Kasbin
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