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WliMETTE LIPE September 7, 1928 BOY SCOUT NEWS A regalu f·ur· JMI' pttpcrttl tech week by membttt of the Boy Scout of the · North Shore Troops p,., club, North Shore Area Council Describes Visit to Mt. Rainier National Park Building From Ground Up Troops Lay Plans to Annex Ribbon Awards This Month Some of the Scout troops of the Mother and I arrived at Tacoma in north shore have carried on strong the midst of a beautiful sunset. We summer programs while others deasked the porter who carried our bags clared a vacation for the month of in what direction Mt. Rainier was August, but all are · looking forward · from the city. He said "You mean to resuming activities in full force Mt. Tacoma." early this month. The next morning at 8 :30 we took Many troops are making plans to the bus for Mt. Rainier Park and on win one of the honor ribbons during the way we noticed a sign saying, "You are now enroute to Mt. Spokane, September. The Honor Ribbon is awarded to any troop earning more "So Seattle also claims Mt. Rainier. than 90 points during the month on The first stop in the. Park is Longthe following inter-troop rating plan: mise where we found a pleasant hotel, warmed ourselves by a blazing log fire, 1. Attendance. For eac~ regular then ate lunch. Afterward we saw a meeting at which a minimum of 80% crowd gathered near a service station of the regi stered active scouts of the and we found there was a little grizzly troop are present (Maximum of 24 cub, he was standing upon his hind points possible in a month) 6 points. legs eating Hersheys out of a boy's 2. Advancement. For having a hand; when he got thirsty he would minimum of 75% of the registered acgo over to the drinking fountain, reach tive Scouts pass at least one full test up and take a drink. The policeman requirement each during the month, sometimes took him for a ride on his 30 points. (A "test requirement" is motorcycle. one full division of the 12 divisions of We found it was time for the bus to Second Class or First Class Requireleave so hurried back to the hotel. The ments, such as first aid, or signaling, road wound around and round taking ·or cooking, etc. Tenderfoot tests do us higher and higher. not count. Each full merit badge Buildin1 a Cabin at Scout CamP--also building men. counts as one test in the month during The pines and balsams were very which it is credited by the Court of beautiful and occasionally we saw a ---------------------------Honor.) lovely water-fall, still, because of the 1Doing Things for Boys clouds we could not see Mt. Rainier. 3. Outdoor activity. For having at Npt the Leader's Task least Often people stay in the park for over 50% of the active registered memMobilization of all Wilmette and a week and don't get a glimpse of Mt. A Scout leader's job is not doing bership of the troop in an overnight Kenilworth Scouts in uniform, Rainier. Friday, September 21, 3 :45 p. m. things for boys, but rather in giving camp or on an all day hike during the We saw a Mother bear and three St. Augustine's Club House, Wil- boya a chance to learn how to do month. 20 points. (The boys need all cu.._ s along the road side. mette Ave., Wilmette. - (Photo- things for themselves. Merely doing not take part in the same event. There must he at least 50% of all the scouts We were getting up into the snow. graphs will be taken.) Finally the bus stopped in front of a All Wilmette-Kenilworth Junior things for boys is not Scouting. In attem. in full one such event; the same Ranger's tent where we procured Scout Leaders to hold Conference scouting the relationship of boys and 25% of the troop attending two events woolen socks and rubber shoes as the and to be hosts to adult Leaders· leaders is one of mutual enjoyment. does not count as 50%. The camps and bus could go no farther we found a on Friday, September 21, 4 to 8 Boys are Scouts because they enjoy hikes must be under the leadership as regu)ar scout events.) During the trail to Paradise Inn. It seemed as p. m., St. Augustine's Club House. Scouting experiences. Leaders who summer camp season, attendance of if every step we took we slid back two. Area-Wide Scout Leader s RoundAfter we had gone some distance we table, Monday, September 24, 6:30 feel that the boys are in their troops 30% or more of the active registered met a number of people coming from p. m. Cabin in the Woods. (J. R. for what they can get in the way of scouts of the troop at an approved free movies, feeds, etc., haven't yet scout camp for two weeks or more the Inn. One man said, "Just a little Goetz, Chairman) farther." Then some one said, "Eight Area-Wide Camp Reunion, Friday, caught the vision of yearning for may count instead of the above 50% miles to go." After climbing one long September 28th, 6 p. m. New Trier 1 worth-while experiences that throbs in requirement of overnight camp or all every boy's heart. As leaders we do day hike. Such credit . will be given steep hill, we sighted the Inn. We Lunch Room. (Eats SOc) could not see much of th e building be- Area-Wide Court of Award, Friday, not want to bribe boys to be Scouts in the month during which the majorcause of the four't een feet of snow? September 28, 8 p. m. New Trier with special privileges. We need no ity of the two weeks period falls. It was a large rustic structure made 4. Growth. For having a net gain of High School Auditorium, (Public "bait" but Scout activities. Boys want of logs. invited.) North Shore Line Band to be Scouts so that they may follow at least two registered scouts during the Scouting Program. Our respon- the month, 20 points. (If troop enwill play. Later we took a ride in the Alaskan sibility is to see that thcv get Scout- rollment is 32 active scouts, full credit dog sled which we thought very ex- Annual Fall Meeting of Wilmette- ing. ~ in the item is given without addition of Kenilworth Committeemen, Monciting. new scouts. Dropped re-registered ~ ay, October 1, 6:30 p. m. WilIn the morning I dressed in tin pan scouts count as new scouts.) mette Congregational Church. Scout Troops Encamp at breeches, (that is breeches with a seat 5. Troop Committee meeting. For of several thicknesses of heavy canvas, Area-Wide ] unior Leaders ConferCabin Over Last Week-End having at least one meeting of the ence, -Friday, October 5, 4 to 8 which is thoroughly soaked in oil), p. m. Glencoe Union Church. Troop 9 of Wilmette were at the Troop Committee during the month spiked boots, heavy woolen socks, two flannel shirts and smoked glasses. Scout Service Stations-effective Cabin-in-the-Woods, August 27, 28, and with at least three members present, September 24, for Winnetka- 29. 6 points. In every case where the After breakfast I left for Paradise Kenilworth-Glencoe Scouts, Mr. above standards are not met in full, Glacier. We climbed up and up till we Troop 9 of St. Joseph's, under the McPeek will be available on Fripoints are awarded in proportion of were about 1000 feet above the Inn, days, 3:15 to 4 p. m. New Trier leadership of Scoutmasters F. J. the actual achievements. then we came to a steep hill where we Kreusch and P. ]. Braun, hiked to the High School. (Press Club Masat down, folded our arms, leaned back Cabin -in-the-Woods for a three-day terial will. be turned in at this · encampment in the snow and slid down one at a Scouting Leaders Will August Zl, 28 and 29. time.) time. It certainly was fun. I turned Other troops plan short camping Visit Camp This Week For Wilmette Scouts, Mr. McPeek trips there soon. over and got snow down my back and will be available Fridays, 4:15 to Karl D. King and Henry Fowler of in my mouth. Then we visited the ice 5 :00 p. m. Taylor's store, Central Wilmette, Henry Urion and J. R. caves and under the Glacier. RESOLUTIONS FOR LEADERS Ave., Wilmette, for supplies and Goetz of Winnetka, and Charles Steele Afterward we started for the Inn, consultations with Scouts. ,. 1.-I will recruit 12 year old candi- of Glencoe, are among the group of sliding a good part of the way. We north shore men who plan to motor reached the hotel in time for liincheon.l-================ 1 dates until I have 4 full patrols. 2.-1 will work through my Patrol with their families to the site of the That afternoon we hiked down to EVENTS FOR EVERY TROOP Leaders, urging them to try to have new North shore Scout camp in where the bus stopped. Again we September-Troop Kick-Off meeting. every patrol represented at every Northern Wisconsin over Labor Day. stopped at Longmire where the clouds parted giving us a beautiful Each 4 months-Formai council In- Court of Honor. Tom Antrim, a patrol leader in Troop glimpse of Mt. Rainier. spection of your troop. 3.-1 will inaugurate a perpetual 12 of Wilmette, in writing to Scout I think Mt. Rainier National park Father and Son banquet. "Wear your scout badge" Campaign. _ Executive McPeek, from Montreal, is the most beautiful place I have ever Troop analysis-Month before re4.-I will utilize every opportunity to Canada, says : "We are having a fine seen in thii country.--Scout Walter registration. · grow on the job, so that I may help time here in Montreal. Hope the troop !lerril~ Troop 2, Wilmette, Silver Fox Anniversary night charter presenta- give a richer contribution to the scouts is alright. Sorry to have missed the Patrol tion. in my troop. last meeting. u Scout Calendar !