Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Troop 73 Historical Merit Badge Weekend


On November 5-7th 2010, Troop 73 participated a historical merit badge weekend at Camp Currier. All four historical merit badges (Carpentry, Pathfinding, Signaling, and Tracking) were offered along with First Aid, Finger Printing, Communications, Space Exploration and Photography.

Scout Base


On October 22-24th 2010, Troop 73 participated in the Scout Base at the Tunica Arena and Exposition Center in Tunica, MS.
" This year’s theme “Staying True to Our Heritage ‐ Leading the Way in Life,”
will bring the best that Scouting has to offer. Events and activities spanning from
Scouting’s beginning to the present have been designed to energize, educate and
inspire young minds and will appeal to our youngest Tiger Cub to the most
experienced Eagle Scout." Leaders Guide for Scout Base 2010
Scouts had the opportunity to earn merit badges and other activities such as mountain boarding, shot gun shooting, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking and much more.
We camped with Pack 190, sharing a camp site and meals. Over all, I believe everyone had a great time.

Riverkings


On October 16th 2010, Troop 73 participated in the Scout Night with the Riverkings at DeSoto Civic Center. It was the home opener of the Riverkings Season. They lost 3-2.

Habitat for Humanity


On October 16th 2010, Troop 73 in conjunction with GIGL (Growing In God's Love) served the workers lunch at a Habitat for Humanity. We learned about the construction process of home building and meet the recipients of the home. We learned the new home owners will do 160 hours of "sweat equity" towards their new home. This house will be their first house.