Summer Camp 2007
By info | June 30, 2007
Well Summer Camp for 2007 has come and gone. Our boys had an exciting time. We adopted a Goose for the week and I believe we named it Chuck even though it turned out to be a little lady. We enjoyed swimming, archery, shotgun, rifle, sailing, canoeing, high ropes, repelling, wilderness survival, rocketry, and our boys completed many merit badge requirements. We had two first year campers that went through our Dan Boone program which is designed to boost them toward first class rank. Our Scoutmaster was asked to teach ropes for the week that we were there. Our Podcasts for the week are online as well as photos and a slideshow. Please check them out and if you live in the J-Town area, stop by for a visit.
PS: We were treated to some fine homegrown music from the Rocky Hollar Boys.
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Summer Camp 2007 is upon us
By info | June 19, 2007
Well it is almost time for Summer camp at Camp Crooked Creek. I hear the the Rocky Hollar Boys have added a few new tunes to their playlist. We plan on getting some new music videos made at this years summer camp. I hope to have our boys create some new podcasts as they have been silent for the past couple of months. Many changes taking place and we have been busy. If you are a subscriber, it is free, then be patient we will have new episodes coming up. If you are new to this site, I suggest that you listen to our past episodes and subscribe so you don’t miss any of our future episodes. By the way, our scoutmaster has caught the podcast bug and you can go to his scoutblog and listen to some great stories from him. We appreciate any and all feedback about our troop.
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Troop Junior Leader Training
By info | May 1, 2007
What is Troop JLT?
Our Troop Junior Leader Training course is a 3 day outdoor experience for the youth in our Troop. This is part of the Scoutmaster’s responsibility for training of his troop’s junior leaders. It is conducted by the Scoutmaster, Adult Leaders, and Junior Leaders. It is based on an outline approved by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America.
What is its purpose?
The course has three aims. First is to give each participant a varied experience in Scout craft skills that can be shared with the members of his patrol and troop. The second is to relate his patrol or troop job to the 11 personal leadership situations. The third is to give participants team building skills that will help them in their patrols and troop.
Who may attend?
Our Troop JLT is open to all members of our troop. It is understood that all of our youth will be involved in a leadership roll at some point during his scouting career. It also helps them to understand why our junior leaders are so important to the success of the troop.
Is it the same every year?
No, our Scoutmaster, along with his assistants, works very hard to keep the Junior Leader training course fresh each year. He uses the “National Youth Leader Training” course as a starting point for the Troop course. All of our youth who qualify, are encouraged to attend the Council sponsored NYLT Course during the summer.
Are there pictures?
Yes, they are located in the Multi-Media section of our website.
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How to prepare for a Board of Review
By info | April 17, 2007
You will often see this in a board of review: A scout looks great on paper, but once he opens his mouth in the board of review, the review board shakes their heads.
Even the most well prepared scout can turn into a bumbling mess once anxiety enters the equation.
Nerves can’t be avoided — but some of the most common board of review mistakes can.
Getting to the board of review is never as simple as expected. If you need to be there promptly at 7 p.m., you can bet there will be a complete meltdown of your city’s public transportation system.
Since you can’t precisely predict your commute time, leave as early as you can.
It may be only five minutes to you, but showing up late for a board of review is inappropriate.
Do what you have to do to get out the door early. Downside: You sit in the parking lot and listen to your iPod until it’s time to go in.”
If punctuality is important, dressing appropriately is downright crucial. Review boards complain that scouts come to boards of review without the proper uniform, and in some cases, the uniform that they do wear looks as if they have dragged it through a war zone.
Every scout should know and wear the proper uniform. If in doubt, check your scout handbook.
Your preparation shouldn’t stop with your uniform. Never walk into a board of review without the knowledge of the Rank for which you are trying to attain. Be sure and know key information from the Ranks that precede the Rank you are going after. You have done the work; don’t blow it in the review.
A board of reviewer will ask, what do you know about the Rank you are seeking to acquire? They will test your knowledge.
If the scout stares blankly, stutters, or gives very broad answers, they already have an uphill battle to win the enthusiasm and support of their board of reviewer. Be precise and to the point. If you don’t know the answer, say so. This will do more to impress the reviewer than to get caught making something up.
The night before the board of review, open your scoutbook and review, review, review.
What do you know about the Rank you are seeking? isn’t the only question throwing scouts off course. Unfortunately, many nervous scouts begin rambling when confronted with a tough question, revealing potentially negative information about their skills or character.
Usually it’s the most sensitive questions where people don’t know where to stop.
These tricky questions include: Why did you join scouting? What are your strengths and weaknesses? and Tell me about yourself.
The best thing to do is to write out your answers and do some inner preparation.
It’s not just what you say
The smoothest talkers could still wind up in trouble.
Even if you say all the right things, your body language can send the wrong message.
Slouching and leaning back indicate disinterest.
Always remember to smile. Friendliness is crucial. Remember, if they have invited you for a board of review they already believe you have the right skills, and that you have completed your Scoutmaster Conference. What they really want to know is how much are you retaining and how well you perform in an interview setting.
Once you enter the work force, the thing that separates an Eagle Scout from another individual, during the interview process, is their preparedness. Much of this is achieved over many boards of review. It is here that a scout learns the techniques to perform well at a job interview.
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Mammoth Cave
By info | March 18, 2007
We packed up and headed to Cave City Kentucky for a tour in World Famous Mammoth Cave. This being the first trip to the cave for our Troop, We opted for a one day outing. We selected the Violet Lantern Tour. This tour takes you into sections of the cave not seen by many people and the tour is conducted in lantern light only. This is how tours were given prior to 1920. We were informed, before the tour, that this was the first offering of this tour for the 2007 season and that we would see things that later tours would not. He was right as we witnessed fallen gypsum dust on the floor that had accumulated during the winter months. We were able to see the rock that they had to raise, back at the turn of the 20th century, to remove “Lost John“, a Indian who died there approximately 400 BCE. Caves do a great job in mummifying a corpse. He still had skin, hair, and teeth. The guide informed us that this was the Magnus Opus of tours offered at the cave and after taking the tour, we all agreed.
Be sure and check out the pictures from this camp-out. We did not do a podcast for this outing.
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Winter Camp-Out
By info | February 10, 2007
This years winter camp-out was held at Camp Crooked Creek. Our Troop stayed at the sales shelter. We happened to be there at the same time as the Arapaho District was holding their Klondike Derby. We fellowshipped with Troop 51 out of St. Clements Parish. Our boys spent Saturday at Merit Badge University in Shephardsville, Kentucky. It was hosted by Troop 868. Mr. Bob Meeks, Scoutmaster of Troop 868, manages to put on an excellent program each year and many Troops from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee benefit from this program. Thank you Troop 868 for offering this program every year.
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Klondike Derby
By info | January 23, 2007
This years derby was again held at Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation in Charleston Indiana. We were accompanied by several Webelos Scouts from Pack 765. The adventure was great. The boys had a good time and hopefully, we learned a few things in the process.
Be sure and check out the Photos and Scoutcast from this outing. There is a link on the right column for you to listen and/or subscribe to our Scoutcast.
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Welcome to 2007
By info | January 8, 2007
Hello from Troop 765.
We are looking forward to a fantastic 2007 scout year. We have plenty of activities planned as well as many more Scoutcast on the way.
We hope that you stay tuned to our Troop and enjoy the ride.
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