Perfect Weather On A Boy Scout Weekend?

On the weekend of April 30, the saying that "it isn't a campout without rain (or snow)" failed the Osage District. The 1999 Osage District Spring Camporee was held at Beaumont Scout Reservation, and proved to be a success throughout the warm, sunny weekend. The theme for the Camporee was "Earthquake."

Each patrol and den had to strive to achieve points on the projects; Scouts had to determine what skills were needed for each project before the Camporee. During the afternoon project hours, Scouts and Scouters were able to attend a demonstration provided by a Search and Rescue Team.

A few troops/packs received Merit and Honor and most others received the Merit Award at the Closing Ceremony of the Camporee.

Special Thanks

I would like to personally thank the following persons for their involvement in the Spring Camporee:

Staff: Ryan Bosse, Tim Carey, Robert Garber, Dirk Goskie, Alex Hofstetter, Tim Noelker, Matt Peregoy, Joe Pinter, Nathan Pinter, Marty Rust, Robert Smith, Ryan Smith, Betsy Steinbach, Brad Trewhitt, Clint Wheeler

Activity Project Directors: 363, 429, 439, 442, 462, Mark Arnold, Don Hazelwood, Ray Hofstetter, Ken Hogue, Ron Mercer, Dale Rose, Ralph Sellers, Tom Selter, Jim Watson

Other: SAR team, Boles Fire District, all Camporee participants and contributors.

Vigil Honor

Robert Smith (444) and Corey Chapman (329) completed the Vigil Honor at the Spring Conclave in April, symbolizing their commitment to the Order of the Arrow and Boy Scouts.

Nominations for next year are due by November 15. Nominees must have a minimum of 2 years since receiving brotherhood.

By The #'s

The following is a breakdown of the numbers in attendance at the November 11 Chapter Meeting:
 T         82      8
 T       329      5
 T       429      2
 T       439      2
 T       442      2
 T       443      5
 T       444      9
 T       462      4
 E      2443     1
 Dist. Exec.     1

Spring Conclave

The Spring Conclave was held at Beaumont Scout Reservation on April 9-11.

Congratulations to Tim Noelker (442), who completed his Brotherhood requirements and Sharon Diener (439) and Jason Mills (442), who completed their Ordeal Membership requirements at the Conclave.

The new Osage Ordeal Team presented its first ceremony at the Spring Conclave to the two Ordeal candidates.

The future Is Here

If you have attended a number of Chapter meetings recently, you will notice that the Drumbeat has been "futurized." This is to make it more visually appealing, provide more-informative news, and update it according to changing times.

One major change is the header, which now has an arrowhead, instead of an Indian. This change was made in sync with OA's new national logo, the arrow.

OA Summer Camp

The OA Summer Camp will be held at the S-F Ranch August 8-12. Camp includes Indian dancing, water-skiing, ceremonial teams, rock climbing, Native American seminars, mountain biking, and costume making. Cost is $85.00! Participants will receive moccasin materials, a choker, and a shirt.

Nagel Horse Camp

The August 1-7, horse program will be an adventure-filled experience. The program features horseback riding, swimming, skeet shooting, overnight canoe/horseback trip, and a horse show. Cost is $115.00. The program will take place at Nagel Explorer Base, Beaumont Scout Reservation.

Joker

Official Moron Test (based on typical Harvard graduation requirements)

1. Is there a 4th of July in England (yes or no)?
2. How many birthdays does the average man have?
3. Some months have 31 days. How many have 28?
4. How many outs are there in an inning?
5. There are 3 apples and you take two away. How many apples are you left with?
6. A doctor gives you three pills and tells you to take one every half an hour. How long will the pills last?
7. A farmer has 17 sheep. All but 9 of them die. How many are left?
8. A butcher in the market is 5' 10" tall. What does he weigh?
9. What was the President's name in 1960?

Answers:

1. Yes. It comes right after the 3rd.
2. One. You can only be born once.
3. Twelve. All of them have at least 28 days.
4. Six. There is a top and bottom to every inning.
5. Two. Take two apples, so YOU have TWO apples.
6. One hour. If you take the first pill at 1:00, the second at 1:30, and the third at 2:00, the pills have run out and only an hour has passed.
7. Nine. All BUT nine die.
8. Meat (that is self-explanatory).
9. Bill Clinton. As far as I know, he hasn't changed it.

Remember OA's Purpose?

1. To recognize campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and, by such recognition, cause others to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition.
2. To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.
   
3. To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as part of the unit’s overall program.
   
4. To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.