Thursday, January 28, 2010

National Jamboree

There are 8 spots open on the LDS troop that is going for three weeks to the National Jamboree.  ONLY 2 weeks to register.  Oh, the boy needs $3,500.00.  But, the trip will be awesome.  Church history sites.  Testimony building and mission prep are goals.

Email above left if you are interested.  Or contact Rick Durfee, if you know who that is.

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Rendezvous Regalia Fest February 13 8-12 am

There will be a mountain man regalia prep on Saturday February 13 between 8 and 12.  Come and go.  Hosted by Rollin Adams.  Open for any team and leaders.  Information at Huddle.  Or email for more information at the email address above left.  Make sure and email if you intend to come so we are prepared for you.

Bring your team all dressed like mountain men.  Bring what you have finished to show off.  Bring stuff to finish.  Bring stuff to trade.  Bring money to see what is available.  Come for ideas.

See what can be done.  Watch it done.  Do it yourself!

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Knife Stuff

Bone, antler, fur, and stuff  http://www.hideandfur.com/

Knife blanks in Mesa, AZ.  Look at the list of the inventory.  Only then, email me for questions. 

Leather at Tandy Leather.  On University Drive in Tempe.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

No More Knife Kits

Rollin created over 150 knife kits and advanced over $1400 from his own pocket to finance this adventure.  And he didn't get paid a penny for his time, gas, etc.  Say thanks!!!!

You can still get everything yourself, the knife blanks, the antler/bone and Tandy leather!!!  See above!!!!
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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Woodbadge

Woodbadge is AWESOME in a universal way.  It will change your life, not just your scouting.  This is from an email I'd like to pass on. 

On behalf of the five Wood Badge Course Directors for 2010, I want to encourage you to each attend one of the Wood Badge Courses in 2010. I recognize that some in your group have attended Wood Badge, even serving as Course Director. I am certain that they would join me in saying that this is the pinnacle of adult training in the Boy Scouts of America, that attending will change your life, and it will make your service as a commissioner more effective and meaningful.

I challenge each of you to set a goal to celebrate the centenial year of the BSA by attending Wood Badge.

[Here is a registration] form which lists the dates of the five courses during the year, as well as the name and phone number of each Course Director. Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions regarding the course, or registration.

Robert Reeves
W6-10-3-10
Course Director

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

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I added quite a few important posts lately, so keep scrolling down.

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Mountain Man preparation

Getting prepared for Rendezvous is key to the best outcome.

Here is the link to the Mesa Varsity's Rendezvous page that has lots of great resources for you.

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Sunday, January 3, 2010

Rendezvous Knives



Here is a link to the sheath making instructions.

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Diamond Shelter

The Diamond Shelter is the cheapest and easiest authentic mountain man shelter for Rendezvous that I know of.  Check out this link and Google it for more info.
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Rendezvous Links

Want more information on Rendezvous so your Team can Be Prepared?  Here is a google search to get you started.

This is an AWESOME site that talks about Varsity Rendezvous from another area.  Pay special attention to this page showing how to go from a flatlander, to greenhorn, to mountain man, and then the pinnacle.. the FREE TRAPPER.













Huddle

No Huddle in January!!

Make sure and come in February.  We'll let you make a steel striker for your own flint and steel kits.  We'll show you how to make knives, sheaths, etc.  It is gonna be a hands on experience.  If you want to bring some cash there will be kits and stuff to trade for available.

We will also have the knife kits available there if you pre-order them now!   See the post below.

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2010 Territorial Rendezvous Registration (first draft)

Here is a link to the Territorial Rendezvous registration information.  It will be held on March 18-20, 2010 at R-C Scout Camp.

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