Volunteers lauded at Hillside Park

Agenda, 3.27.13-4.2.13

First Posted: 7/3/2013 June marks the transition from the busy school year to the relaxing summer break. This month we held our last weekly meeting until September. For the last meeting Troop 160 hosted a game night where the scouts participated in outdoor games such as baseball, football and Frisbee. The night ended with a large pizza party which signified a great end to the scouting year. Although the weekly meetings have ended, scouting events still occur throughout the summer.
The first and possibly most important event this month was Troop 160&#8217;s Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Troop 160 hosted a formal ceremony where its honored its new Eagle Scouts. This day is extremely important and memorable for the Eagle Scouts. The function took place at the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. This year Troop 160 honored five great individuals on their hard work and loyalty to scouting. The 2012-2013 Eagle Scouts are Samuel Kontz, Andre Camayd, Michael Parry, Matthew Lovecchio and Andrew Gallagher. Troop 160 would like to congratulate all of them on their commitment and perseverance. This year was very special becuse it marked the 160th Eagle Scout in Troop 160. These Eagle Scouts will always remember this important day in their lives. Obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout is the highest honor given in the scouting program.
June also contained a three- day backpacking trip on the Pinchot trail. The Pinchot trail is located off of Suscon road in Pittston. This hike was a preparation for some scouts who will be going to Philmont Boy Scout Reservation in August. Philmont is a place that only a few scouts are lucky enough to attend. Philmont is a huge reservation located in New Mexico. This trip is infamous for its difficulty and variety of fun events. Most of the difficulty comes from the heavy backpacks that the scouts must carry while hiking. These packs contain all of their gear and can weigh up to 40 pounds. Gear includes food, clothing, tents and other troop gear. The 10 scouts and two adults attending the trip have been going to the gym, hiking up Bald Mountain and performing other activities to prepare them for this hike. This month we hiked the entire Pinchot trail. The first day we started by hiking the southern loop for eight miles and camping at Choke Creek. The second day we finished the southern loop and began the northern loop of the Pinchot trail. We camped at Painter&#8217;s Creek after hiking for nine miles. The last day we hiked for five miles and finished the Pinchot trail. We all went home sore, but better prepared for Philmont.
The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor bestowed upon a scout. The trail to Eagle is very difficult, but rewards those who complete it. Their commitment and arduous work molds them into better individuals. An Eagle Scout accurately represents all of scouting&#8217;s ideals. Remember a scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

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