Blog Posts - Venture Crew 2526

Welcome to March

3/19/2018

The crew is starting to work on WILDERNESS SURVIVAL, in preparation for the 2-night survival event planned for October. There will be some preparation for attending the ACE program at MELITA Island Montana Council camp schedule August 5th-11th.

The meeting on March 8th the Scouts worked on a personal survival stove from altoids tins.

March 22 meeting will be at 435 Comfort Lane (Eubanks) and focus on bike maintenance in preparation for the Yellowstone Overnight Trip in April 6/7. We will go over details and planning in the March meeting.

January 21, 2018 Crew Meeting

1/21/2018

Edward, Julia, guest Peter.
Adults: Frank, Betsy, Deana, Todd

Snow Snake: Edward finished sanding. On to Annika for paint and wax.
Winter Camporee: Went over gear list. It is under Resources. Key points:

Pack WED so you have time to correct any gear issues.
Chemical hand and body warmer (for sleeping bag) may be good especially if new to winter camping.
Travel in Class A
Layering order: wicking (get moisture away), thermal (trap warm air like down), shell (wind and moisture protection).
In cold weather, add thermal layers like polar fleece.
Goal is to STAY DRY. Bring shell for bottom too. Take off layers when you warm up.
Some adds to the list: heavy camp coat (like capote), day pack, cleats (optional), snow shoes. shovel,
Remember crew green hat! Mandatory!
Cooking - Julia doing hot breakfast sat am. Everyone bring own dinner ( or eat before). Frank will coordinate further with scouts on meals. Everybody pack own lunch on Sat. Will have green camp stove for water. Personal white gas stoves a plus. Propone can be a problem in cold.
Need 10 essentials for daytime at camporee.
Snacks!

Scouting for Food is Saturday, Feb 3 from 9 - 11
We will have an hour long crew meeting after 11-12.

We will not have a crew meeting on 18th because of the camp trip.

Need to decide if ice skating or archery. Frank will talk to Annika.

Frank will send out a schedule email with confirmation on February dates.

Signed a card for Abby.

Nov 5, 2017 Crew Meeting

11/5/2017

Meeting Notes

Venture Leadership Training with Belgrade 5-9 pm Friday, Nov. 17.
Julia -- Bring cookies
Abby -- Buy pie
*Bring summer plan dates

Programs this year -- See booklet for details

K-M Programs $350 per scout
Melita Island $450 per scout
50 Mile Hike -- Several day backpacking ~$200 per scout

Wilderness Survival:
Something in fall 2018.

Next meeting: Advisor conferences and woodburning stoves.
Notes by Julia
At Meeting: Edward, Abby, Julia, Mr. Dougher, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Cooker, Mrs. Eubanks.

Oct 1 Crew Meeting

10/3/2017

The main topics of the meeting were preparing for the Yellowstone trip and teambuilding by personality assessment. We had Abby and Julia present (Edward had a family emergency).

They made decisions abou the Yellowstone trip - see the ACTIVITIES page for more information about gear, food, etc. Two decisions were made about activities and calendaring:

1. They do want to go to Boiling River.
2. The regular crew meeting on October 15 will be cancelled. Any crew business will happen on the trip.

Maryanne - our Popcorn Kernel - did the kick-off. Crew have 3 weeks to sell popcorn! Maryanne will contact anyone who was not there to get your packet. Remember, every crew members needs to sell $250 OR 6 hours per the bylaws. Plus, this is way to build confidence, fund your adventure, and help Scouting. It is strongly recommended you plan EARLY when you are going to sell, put it on your calendar, and get out there. On-line sales are a wonderful option to reach out of town family. If you have questions, contact Maryanne 406-451-9711 cookmund@msn.com

IT was a good meeting! The only thing crew members said was a thorn was the absence of other members.

Betsy Eubanks

September Farmer's Market Recruiting

9/8/2017

Everyone will meet at 9 am at the Fairgrounds for a recruiting event! We we also practice fire starting and do some planning for this year. The main topics are:

Upcoming BIKE trip Sept 23
Meeting Night Schedule
Monthly Activities
Officer Planning Conference
Popcorn Schedule Review

Betsy

Crew Meeting

3/28/2017

Attending:
Sandy, Edward, Kristen
Frank, Deana, Betsy
Program: Ethical Controversies was the challenge. We discussed two cases! Good work everyone on developing those ethical thinking skills.
Swimming is this Thursday at swim center for those interested.

Next crew meeting is Archery!

Reminder to all crew members - if you can't attend a meeting, you need to RSVP to Sandy.

February 2017

2/19/2017

Here is a summary of what was discussed at the Feb 14 crew meeting
1. Crew decided on activities for the next 1st Tuesday meetings. Climbing (march) and Archery in April. Frank will update those on the calendar.
2. Yellowstone overnighter discussed for March 4-5. Need to get confirmed who is going and details. The meeting the 4th Tuesday will need to be a planning meeting for that trip.
3. Advancements requirements discussed - and crew agreed that advancement is still a priority. Advisor conferences will be scheduled in March. Ethical Controversy April 25th.
4. March 7 Spire meeting Frank and Tracy not available.
5. Need to decide who is interested in the MBU - Venture options. Betsy to put up a registration page - but need commitment asap as courses will fill up. We can go up Friday and stay the night, or leave early on Sat.
6. Officers need to have a regular meeting schedule - might be the 3rd Tuesday. This is under discussion.

Please comment if anything else is missed!
Betsy

Crew Meeting Notes Dec 13

12/14/2016

Meeting Notes

Sandy, Kristen, Edward
Adults: Frank, Tracy, Deana, Betsy

Clark Caverns Trip
6:30 pm Friday meet at 4 corners
Travel in Class A
Class B- Uniform in caverns (Venture Logo or Scout with Jeans)
Bring headlamp for cavern
Meals:
Will have hot water.
Mountain Man Breakfast-adults
Crew Scouts – Oatmeal (Sandy and Edward)
Eat Friday dinner before you come.
Adults Going: Frank, Betsy,
Fire Wood & kindling – Betsy
Kettle - pot for water
Adult Breakfast, stove, water - Frank

Crew meeting December 27th 6:30
Will be at Hotsprings
Practice Mono Fin
Discussed ski day dates. Possible January and/or February.
Winter Camporee – January 27-29
Yes crew wants to go and build a sled. We scheduled a sled building day January 10th. Betsy to move the Frank Hanosek meeting to after Camporee.

Program - Winter “Don’t Need to Be Cold”
Ground Up – Sleeping Pad needed, and it may be bare ground. Need high R value pad. Layer your sleeping pad. If you use layers of pad, be sure to do something so they don’t slide apart. You can also put layers on clothing underneath sleeping pad.
Sleeping Bags – layer here as well. Down throw is a good layer, but that is not enough. Biffy sack and multiple sleeping bags is good. Put a summer bag inside a winter bag is a good sleep system. Careful not to get too hot and you might start to sweat which would make you cold. Mummy bad inside a rectangular bag is good. If you can share a tent then put a blanket over top of both. Down blanket is much warmer than wool. Poofiest layer should always be on the outside. It is the air trapped in the loft that ultimately keeps you warm. Every layer should be bigger. Trap more air!
CHEMICAL PACKS – can use the body size ones to warm your bag. If you put a couple in your bag an hour before you go to bed – will warm your bed. If your feet get cold, peel off and put a chemical warmer on the top of your foot.
Breathing – create a cone – bubble so you can breathe that air. Thin baklava you breathe through.
Practice getting in and out of your sleep system before you go to camp!
Gloves, hats, sleep clothes

Upcoming Events

Lewis and Clark Caverns - Fri Dec 16/17 Meet 6:30 at 4 corners

Crew Lap Swim - Hot Springs
Monofin Trial
Tuesday, December 27th 6:30

Crew Activity Meeting - Swim Center
Tuesday, January 4th 6:30

Crew Meeting - Tuesdsay Jan 10th
Betsy House 435 Comfort
Sled Building

November 8 Crew Meeting

11/8/2016

November Meeting is Nov 29th - 5th Tuesday because of thanksgiving week.

Attendance
Crew: Sandy, Abby, Edward, Kristen
Adults: Betsy, Frank, Steve, Deana
Guest: Frank Hanosek

Business:
Steve has a person who will give three dive lessons for $35. There seems to be interesting in this, and it would be in the April or May timeframe.
Also, Edward suggested having a schedule for more swim time. Steve will propose some options for additional swim time and get to the officers.
Sandy asked about bringing in Caleb and/or the Big Sky crew which is a great idea.
Popcorn: If you sold popcorn, be sure and get it and get your money into MaryAnne.
Program: Beaded Knife Sheath
Frank Hanosek showed beading samples and talked about different techniques.

Scouts - for your inner knife sheath and work on outer cover. We will continue project on Nov 29.

Crew Meeting October 11

10/11/2016

Knife project is postponed until November.
Winter camping:
Frank gave a refresher training on winter camping gear. The winter camping gear list will be posted under resources. The crew practiced packing winter gear into a backpack. It takes thought to take everything you need, but make it packable.

Prep needed for the Winter Trek:
Work on sled

Business:
November 22 moved to 29th
Lewis and Clark Candlelight Tour Interest - there is definite interest. Frank will look at available dates.
Swim Prep - Mono fin and Snorkel - Kristen will take lead on activities to prep for this related to Sea Base. The fins are expensive, so money raising will be important for this equipment.
Finances:
Sea Base - Payment of $427 is due now.
Dues - Annual dues of $25 due now.
Popcorn - Sheets are due on Sunday for popcorn to MaryAnne.

Attendance:
Sandy, Edward, Kristen
Adults: Frank, Tracy D. , Deana, Betsy
Excused: Abby & Emily
Un

Activities Process - we need to be more diligent in following the activity process. First, all activities outside of Hope need to have an assigned adviser, and reservations or arrangement should be made 30 days in advance. Crew leading events need to use the Activities Planner form.

Also - a google sheet with leaders will be posted under resources. Leaders need to indicate what meetings they will attend.