Blog Posts - Venture Crew 2526

September 2019

10/4/2019

This month we had a meeting to plan activities for the next several months and decided to enjoy a final Summer weather adventure. The outdoor adventure was a Paddle – Peddle. We took our bikes to a place in Headwaters Park on the Missouri River, and then drove the canoes and launched them into the Jefferson River. We paddled to the bikes with one exciting moment with a canoe overturning (an adult leader canoe to be precise), and then paddled to the bikes and biked back to the cars. It was a great day, ending with a riverside BBQ with us and the mosquitoes. On the planning side, we decided one meeting a month to have a conference call to focus on planning and make it easier to include members who live further away.
Until next month!

Crew Meeting September 8

9/8/2019

Bike Shake-down and Planning

The meeting started with discussion of the bike trip. After considering 3 ideas from Mr. Dougher, the crew decided to do the event on Sunday, Spet 15 and to do the combination Bike and Canoe activity. See the Activity Page for more details on this event. The following people are coming so far on the Bike/Canoe excursion: Julia, Annika, Sean, Rudy, Christian with Mr. Dougher, Mr Johnson, Mrs. Bailey, and Mrs. Eubanks.

Here are notes from various program and general discussion:

Crew will participate in Scout Show Thursday Oct 3 at the Gallatin Mall. They will do a Moulage Demonstration.
Crew will be haunting the Story Mansion on October 31. We need gravestones and any other props welcome to deck out as a ghost.
Cedar has a work conflict now on Sundays so not sure when he will be participating.
Some meeting may move to Livingston to make it more central to remote scouts. This is a Mr. Dougher idea and more information will come out as we do activities and consider what is best for all.

Bike Shakedown in the rain was fun. Everyone was reminded that a patch kit is an adventure essential, as is a helmet.

Reminder to all new scouts to get an application and and your health form to Mr. Dougher.
Notes by Mrs. Eubanks (until we get a secretary)

Attendance:
Julia
Annika
Rudy
Sean (New Member!)
Mr Dougher
Mr Johnson
Mrs. Eubanks

Planning Meeting August 25th

9/8/2019

2019 - 2020 Year Plan

The crew had a really great planning meeting that included two remote scout (Hiram and Christian) on the phone, and Rudy Whitney in the room along with Julia and Edward. Rudy is a MSU Freshman and Pathfinder Rank from Helena Crew 2299. Julia met Christian and Hiram at NYLT. We had good discussion and developed an annual plan.

The details are all in the notes document.

Some details may chance, such as location of Crew Meetings depending on activity, but the core information is in the plan. Always check the calendar and look for Reminds from Crew Officers before events.
Betsy Eubanks, Committee Chair

Crew Meeting Sunday August 11

8/11/2019

Meeting Notes

Meeting started with EDGE Method and AtalAtals and Zulu Toss with water balloons.

1 Discussed K-M Venture Take-over. Julia and Annika want to go. Discussed Diane driving. Greg should be contacted to find out activities and make sure to know what time things are starting.
2. Annual Crew Planning - August 25th
Will get Hiram on phone for important parts of the meeings. Noon - 4:00 pm. Lunch and hot-tub optional at end of meeting.
Agenda for the meeting:
* Program for the year including high adventure activity.
* Fund raising opportunities.
* Update By-laws

Do some homework and send ideas for activities with details to Mrs. Eubanks, Mr. Dougher, and Julia.
Mrs. Eubanks: eubanks.betsy@gmail.com
Mr. Dougher: frank.dougher@gmail.com
Julia: jjohnson524@charter.net
Bring your SPRING BREAK schedule to planning meeting.
3. Court of Honor Discussion
Set it on Sunday, September15th. Awards include Edward for Ranger and Rank awards. Get it on the Hope Lutheran Calendar.
4. October 26-27th - Bannock State Park Ghost Town Lantern Holders and Service Project.
5. Recruiting - Julia and Annika to work with Greg Crew 2649 to set a date. Mrs. Eubanks will advertise but need at least 6 week lead time.

Attendance
Julia
Edward
Christian (initial meeting)
Hiram Cammon (on phone)
Adults:
Frank Dougher (Advisor)
Betsy Eubanks (Com Chair)
Julia's Mom - Diane
Christian's Mom - Cate Nielsen

Upcoming Calendar
Aug 17-18 VOA K-M Takeover
August 25 - 12:00-4:00 Planning Meeting
September 8 - Crew Meeting 5:30
September 15 - Court of Honor

Crew Meeting September 30th

9/30/2018

Attendance:
Julia, Annika, Cedar, Edward
Mrs. Cook (popcorn), Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Eubanks, Mrs. Mertzdorf

Crew Meeting

Popcorn : Maryanne reviewed safety. Every crew needs to sell for 6 hours OR $200 of popcorn, or pay in $50 to the crew. The on-line sales option is different from the order form, but check and you get credit for on-line sales. If you want credit for prizes, you need to sell during the Sept. 20-Oct 20. range.
Need to have ALL orders in my 5 pm on Tuesday, October 23rd 5:00 pm.
If you make a picture of your order form you will never lose it.
You can accept any amount for military donation and we will pool the funds.
We discussed goals. $1200. They discussed going out Oct 14th to sell popcorn.
Make checks payable to Venture Crew 2526.
Pick up popcorn on Nov. 10th. If they pay up front, you can drop the popcorn on their door step.

August 19 Crew Officer Orientation

8/19/2018

Crew Officer Orientation covered positions and next steps. Officers will work on next steps with their advisor. Mr. Dougher will work to prioritize when annual planning will occur.

Julia would like scouts who are interested to sign up for BAND - the Montana Venture Crew Communication. Please fill out the Montana Council survey.

Next meeting with be Camporee preparation - ZOMBIE training.

Attendance:

Julia
Cedar
Edward
Adults: Mr Dougher, Mrs. Dougher, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Eubanks

New Meeting Day and Congratulations Venture Scouts!

8/14/2018

Congratulations to Julia, Annika, and Cedar for making Venture Rank!

Crew meetings are moving to SUNDAY nights 5:30-7:00 pm. They will be at Hope Lutheran or other designated location depending on what the crew is doing.

Sunday, August 19th meeting will be Crew Officer Orientation. Uniform is Class A and bring you book and something to take notes and keep schedules in.

Melita Island was great fun. Annika almost beat the mile swim record, and everyone got their Polar Bear patch. Some of the Leaders are officially SAFETY NAP certified, which was more work than you would think. We will get some pictures posted soon!

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.