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Troop 100 has been guiding young men for 60 years and making an impact on their lives as they in turn make an impact on the community through their progress in the Scouting program. Today Troop 100 has had over 160 Eagle Scouts join the ranks of so many before them and we look forward to having you join them as you set your sights on your future growth.
/6:00 p.m. Advancement Hour - Scouts may arrive early for rank advancement work. Quartermaster help need to move the Rendezvous Dutch Oven Booth equipment down from the attic.
7:00 p.m. Troop Meeting - Preparation for Rendezvous Mountain Man weekend continues with fire build/ing techniques, flint and steel, and the Fire n' Chip. Step up now if you need to do Scout or Merit Badge Cooking requirements at Rendezvous.
Signup and preparation for the First Class Orienteering Hike this Sunday, April 27th, 1:00 p.m., Alton Baker Park Picnic Shelter.
New Scout Requirements and be sure to welcome new Scouts Ben, James, and Issac into the troop!
Order of the Arrow election (honor campers) at the meeting next week for the call out at Rendezvous.
Register for the Mooney Scout Ranch Merit Badge Fair on May 31st.
(Scouts at Smith Rocks State Park or the Willamette Pass Snowshoe hike under sunny skies to the backcountry should bring in any troop tents that went home to this week's meeting. Reminder, $15. for Smith Rocks food money due. BTW, whoever borrowed it, please return the troop pressure water to the garage!)
THE TRAIL AHEAD - A Selected Look
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Alton Baker Park, 1:00 p.m. First Class Orienteering Hike. Details at coming meetings.
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, 2025
Council Rendezvous Mountain Man Weekend at Mooney Scout Ranch. (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training [IOLS] also offered for adult leaders.) Event guide at pccscouting.org. Deadline for late fee signup is May 11th.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
High Lakes Trout Fishing Trip or Doug-Fir District Merit Badge Fair at Mooney Scout Ranch. Weather dependent.
Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17, 2025
United States Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington with nearby camping. Tour on June 17th will include military transit from the Naval Undersea Museum to an on Base pier and tour of a Trident ballistic missile submarine, lunch at a galley, tour of the Trident Training Facility, and return to the museum. (These tours are only offered on Tuesdays.)
The tour is only available to those who submit DD Form 5512 (available at troop meetings) more than a month in advance. Picture ID - student body card will be accepted for youth - is required for the tour. No ID = No tour. Any cell phones must be left and locked at the museum. Due to time for background checks, no late adds can be permitted for this trip.
Time/schedule of adult drivers permitting, a stop at the Boeing Museum of Flight in South Seattle is being considered. At this we have at least three vehicles going; signup if you can support this trip!
Sunday-Saturday, June 29-July 5, 2025
Camp Meriwether Summer Camp
Sunday-Saturday, August 3-9, 2025
Camp Fire Mountain Summer Camp
(Attendance at either Camp Meriwether or Camp Fire Mountain requires a Scout Physical Parts A,B,C - on the scout form - current within one year. Suzanne Rodriquez has volunteered to provide and collect the forms, which also available online.)
6:00 p.m. Advancement Hour - Scouts may arrive early for rank advancement work.
7:00 p.m. Troop Meeting - Preparation for Rendezvous Mountain Man weekend begins with reconditioning of the troop campground steel - axes and bowsaws. See the troop's reconditioned axes and reconditioning demonstrations on a double headed axe and an antique logger's bowsaw.
Totin Chip card refresher on knives, axes, and bowsaw safety and use. (Remember you must have your Totin Chip Card to use a knife or other steel tools in camp.)
Signup for the First Class Orienteering Hike on the afternoon of April 27th. Register for the Mooney Scout Ranch Merit Badge Fair on May 31st.
(Scouts at Smith Rocks State Park or the Willamette Pass Snowshoe hike under sunny skies to the backcountry should bring in any troop tents that went home to this week's meeting. Reminder, $15. for Smith Rocks food money due.)
Be sure to welcome new Scouts Ben and James into the troop! Also, welcome a visiting Arrow of Light Scout this week!
7:15 p.m. Parent Committee Meeting
THE TRAIL AHEAD - A Selected Look
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Alton Baker Park, 1:00 p.m. First Class Orienteering Hike. Details at coming meetings.
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4, 2025
High Lakes Trout Fishing Trip
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, 2025
Council Rendezvous Mountain Man Weekend at Mooney Scout Ranch. (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training (IOLS) also offered for adult leaders.) Event guide at pccscouting.org. Deadline for late fee signup is May 11th.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Doug-Fir District Merit Badge Fair at Mooney Scout Ranch
Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17, 2025
United States Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington with nearby camping. Tour on June 17th will include military transit from the Naval Undersea Museum to an on Base pier and tour of a Trident ballistic missile submarine, lunch at a galley, tour of the Trident Training Facility, and return to the museum. (These tours are only offered on Tuesdays.)
The tour is only available to those who submit DD Form 5512 (available at troop meetings) more than a month in advance. Picture ID - student body card will be accepted for youth - is required for the tour. No ID = No tour. Any cell phones must be left and locked at the museum. Due to time for background checks, no late adds can be permitted for this trip.
Time/schedule of adult drivers permitting, a stop at the Boeing Museum of Flight in South Seattle is being considered. At this we have at least three vehicles going; signup if you can support this trip!
Sunday-Saturday, June 29-July 5, 2025
Camp Meriwether Summer Camp
Sunday-Saturday, August 3-9, 2025
Camp Fire Mountain Summer Camp
(Attendance at either Camp Meriwether or Camp Fire Mountain requires a Scout Physical Parts A,B,C - on the scout form - current within one year. Suzanne Rodriquez has volunteered to provide and collect the forms, which also available online.)
6:00 p.m. Advancement Hour - Scouts may arrive early for rank advancement work.
7:00 p.m. Troop Meeting - Audio/Visual Program on navigating the troop website and on how to fill out a Merit Badge Blue Card properly. Register for the Mooney Scout Ranch Merit Badge Fair. Seasonal hiking program introduced and signup starts for the First Class Orienteering Hike on April 27th.
Scouts who enjoyed last weekend's guided climbing and rappelling trip under sunny skies at Smith Rocks State Park or the Willamette Pass Snowshoe hike under sunny skies to the back country should bring bring in any troop tents that went home to this week's meeting. Reminder, $1500. for Smith Rocks food money due.
Be sure to welcome new Scouts Ben and James into the troop!
Friday Evening - Saturday Afternoon, April 11-12, 2025
Adult Leader IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) Training offered at Camp Baker. Details and registration at pccscouting.org. (The Parent Committee has agreed to reimburse the registration fee.)
Saturday, April 12, 2025, Wesley Church
Pack 100 Annual Pinewood Derby in the Fellowship Hall. Derby Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. following by racing from 9:00 a.m,. - 12:00 Noon. Den Chiefs and Scouts from Troop 100 are invited to assist and bring their historical cars to race during the open contest.
THE TRAIL AHEAD - A Selected Look
Ideas for discussion for May at April 16th Parent Committee Meeting:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Alton Baker Park, 1:00 p.m. First Class Orienteering Hike. Details at coming meetings.
Friday-Sunday, May 16-18, 2025
May camping plans to be finalized with the Parent Committee next week.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Mooney Scout Ranch Merit Badge Fair
Monday - Tuesday, June 16-17, 2025
United States Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington with nearby camping. Tour will include military transit from the Naval Undersea Museum to an on Base pier and tour of a Trident ballistic missile submarine, lunch at a galley, tour of the Trident Training Facility, and return to the museum.
These tours are only offered on Tuesdays. The tour is only available to those who submit DD Form 5512 (available at troop meetings) more than a month in advance. Picture ID - student body card will be accepted for youth - is required for the tour. No ID = No tour. Any cell phones must be left and locked at the museum. Due to time for background checks, no late adds can be permitted for this trip. Time/schedule of adult drivers permitting, a stop at the Boeing Museum of Flight in South Seattle is being considered.
Sunday - Saturday, June 29 - July 5, 2025
Camp Merweither Summer Camp
Sunday - Saturday, August 3 - 9, 2025
Camp Fire Mountain Summer Camp
7:00 p.m. Departure Troop Meeting and instruction for Smith Rocks guided climbing/rappelling camp this weekend. Spectacular hiking in the area as well.
Departure from Wesley Church as soon after 5:00 p.m. Friday as we can gather or earlier by group agreement. Favorable climbing Weather Report with sunny skies on Saturday, a high of 64 degrees, but cold overnight. Meals to be planned at the troop meeting. Overnight camping Friday and Saturday at nearby Crooked River Ranch Campground Campsites 11, 12, 13, 14, adjacent to the covered gazebo where we will gather. The heated bathhouse will be open.
Chockstone Climbing(go.climbing.com) - Twenty year safety record in the park - will provide climbing shoes, harness and helmet. Please know your shoe size when we meet Wednesday and sign parental releases. Your personal climbing gear is welcome on inspection if you prefer. Climbing areas to be suitable for all skill level and ages.
They welcome all experience levels. No previous climbing experience or special training is required to enjoy a fun, rock climbing experience. Rock climbing is more balance, footwork, leg strength and less emphasis on upper body strength. If it is your first time rock climbing, you need only a general level of fitness similar for any outdoor activity.
Bring water(2 liters minimum each person for hot days). Water bottles can be filled at the parking area of Smith Rock State Park. Troop will provide a hearty sack lunch and packable snacks. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and perhaps a sun hat advised. Bring a backpack; large enough to include, water, lunch, snacks, as well as personal climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet). If you do not have a suitable backpack, the troop can provide one. Let us know ahead of time. Extra clothing in case of colder weather, especially early in the morning.
Dress for the season and forecasted weather. Wear clothing appropriate for being active outdoors. Tights, loose fitting pants, or sweatpants are appropriate. T-shirt, sport top. Extra long sleeve layers even in the summer as the shade in the mornings can be cool. Rugged outdoor footwear is recommended such as hiking shoes or tennis shoes. Open toed shoes and sandals are not advised.
The park is signed on Highway 97 and three miles east of Terrebonne. Crooked River Ranch is well signed just north of Terrebone to the West. Smith Rock State Park has a $5.00 Entrance Fee. The parking pass can be bought at one of the credit card self pay kiosks. The kiosk accepts cash and credit cards. An annual Oregon State Park pass works as well.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, Church of Christ, 2424 Norkenzie Road, Eugene
6:30 p.m. Oregon Trail District Adult Leaders Roundtable. Big Rock Topic: The New Role of Unit Commissioners and the new Unit Metrics.
Saturday, April 5, 2025, Church of Christ, 2424 Nortkenzie Road, Eugene
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Pacific Crest Council Court of Honor and Luncheon for adults (Annual Silver Beaver Awards). Register at pccscouting.org.
THE TRAIL AHEAD - A Selected Look
Friday Evening - Saturday Afternoon, April 11-12, 2025
Adult Leader IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) Training offered at Camp Baker. Details and registration at pccscouting.org. (The Parent Committee has agreed to reimburse the registration fee.)
Monday - Tuesday, June 16-17, 2025
United States Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington with nearby camping. Tour will include military transit from the Naval Undersea Museum to an on Base pier and tour of a Trident ballistic missile submarine, lunch at a galley, tour of the Trident Training Facility, and return to the museum.
These tours are only offered on Tuesdays. The tour is only available to those who submit DD Form 5512 (available at troop meetings) more than a month in advance. Picture ID - student body card will be accepted for youth - is required for the tour. No ID = No tour. Any cell phones must be left and locked at the museum. Due to time for background checks, no late adds can be permitted for this trip. Time/schedule of adult drivers permitting, a stop at the Boeing Museum of Flight in South Seattle is being considered.
Sunday - Saturday, June 29 - July 5, 2025
Camp Merweither Summer Camp
Sunday - Saturday, August 3 - 9, 2025
Camp Fire Mountain Summer Camp
Spring Break, March 24-28, 2025 - Craftsman Day Camp(Subject to email updates based on interest and availability. Please note changes since last week's email.)
Monday, March 24, 2025, 12:00 Noon, Troop Garage. Quartermaster Day for organization, cleaning, repairs and replacements in the troop garage and troop room. Bring a sack lunch or eat before you come. Brief PLC Meeting over lunch. (Confirm signups, assignments, supplies, and locations for Home Repairs later in the week.)
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 25 & 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge, Mike McDowell Garage, 35515 High Ranch Drive, Springfield.
Friday, March 28, 2025, 12:00 Noon. Home Repairs. Meet at the troop garage. We may go to arranged sites with supplies and tools. (There may be email updates confirming times and places on Thursday or Friday morning based on interest.)
THE TRAIL AHEAD - (Signups can be added this week)
Friday-Sunday, April 4-6, 2025
Smith Rocks State Park. Guided climbing/repelling with Chockstone Climbing Guides at Smith Rocks State Park. Overnight camping Friday and Saturday at the Crooked River Ranch Campground.
Friday Evening - Saturday Afternoon, April 11-12, 2025
Adult Leader IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) Training offered at Camp Baker. Details and registration at pccscouting.org. (The Parent Committee has agreed to reimburse the registration fee.)
Monday - Tuesday, June 16-17, 2025
United States Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Washington with nearby camping. Tour will include military transit from the Naval Undersea Museum to an on Base pier and tour of a Trident ballistic missile submarine, lunch at a galley, tour of the Trident Training Facility, and return to the museum.
These tours are only offered on Tuesdays. The tour is only available to those who submit DD Form 5512 (available at troop meetings) more than a month in advance. Picture ID - student body card will be accepted for youth - is required for the tour. No ID = No tour. Any cell phones must be left and locked at the museum. Due to time for background checks, no late adds can be permitted for this trip. Time/schedule of adult drivers permitting, a stop at the Boeing Museum of Flight in South Seattle is being considered.
Sunday - Saturday, June 29 - July 5, 2025
Camp Merweither Summer Camp
Sunday - Saturday, August 3 - 9, 2025
Camp Fire Mountain Summer Camp
7:00 p.m. Troop Meeting Planning and signup for the Spring Break Craftsman Camp. Introduction to the Smith Rocks Climbing Trip. Signup for Camps Meriwether and Fire Mountain.
7:15 p.m. Parent Committee Meeting - Plan to attend for discussion and decisions on some wild ideas for coming outdoor activities.
THE TRAIL AHEAD - A Selected Look
Spring Break, March 24-28, 2025
Craftsman Day Camp proposed schedule, subject to refinement based on interest and availability.
Monday, March 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Troop Garage, Quartermaster Day for organization, cleaning, repairs and replacements in the troop garage and troop room. PLC Meeting over lunch. Confirm signups assignments, supplies, and locations for Home Repairs later in the week.
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 25 & 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Automotive Maintenanace MB, Mike McDowell Garage, 35515 High Ranch Drive, Springfield.
Thursday & Friday, March 27 & 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Home Repairs at the troop garage and at arranged sites with supplies and tools.
Friday-Sunday, April 4-6, 2025
Smith Rocks State Park. Guided climbing/repelling with Chockstone Climbing Guides at Smith Rocks State Park. Overnight camping Friday and Saturday at the Crooked River Ranch Campground.
Friday Evening - Saturday Afternoon, April 11-12, 2025
Adult Leader IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) Training offered at Camp Baker. Details and registration at pccscouting.org. (The Parent Committee has agreed to reimburse the registration fee.)
Sunday - Saturday, June 29 - July 5, 2025
Camp Merweither Summer Camp
Sunday - Saturday, August 3 - 9, 2025
Camp Fire Mountain Summer Camp
