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We are excited to introduce the new pastor of Colonial Heights Presbyterian church, Rev. J. David Randolph. David received his Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management from Clemson University in 2011 and his Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in 2017. He moves here after serving at First Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Mississippi. His passion is for individual growth in Christian discipleship. He and his wife Katherine have two young children, Cragon and Betsy, and are excited to move to Northeast Tennessee and start their new journey in our community. Rev Randolph shares a love for scouting coming from a scouting background in his youth and is an Eagle Scout . We enjoyed welcoming Rev Randolph with a traditional pounding . Unfortunately we have a few missing that could not be in attendance but it was a great night @  Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church with Troop 48 and T48G

Important Note on COLD WEATHER CAMPING

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Boy Scout – Winter Camping Checklist:

Basics

Dress in layers, the trapped air helps keep you warm, and you can shed layers if you warm up.

STAY DRY!!

If you get wet, make sure you change into dry clothes as soon as possible. In order to do that, you must have more than 1 article of clothing with you. For example, 3 pairs of wool socks, 2 pairs of pants, etc.

NO COTTON clothing as your primary clothing. NO JEANS!

Make sure you have snow pants, nylon wind pants, or wool pants, and polypropylene or wool long underwear

Shelter Tent/ cabinWaterproof ground sheet for under your tent or cabin floor to keep out cool air

Cabin dose NOT have a mattress!!!!Sleeping pad (Therm-a-rest or closed-cell foam is recommended. Use 2 pads if they are thin, you want to insulated from the cold ground.)

Sleeping bag, good to 0 degrees. You can also add a fleece liner to a mid-weight bag. OR Bring extra blankets or 2 sleeping bags

Clothing:

Wicking bottom layer, made of something other than cotton. Recommend polypropelene or silk.Sweater/ long sleeved shirtFleece jacket/ pants/ vestSocks/ wool or synthetic (3 pairs), NOT cotton sweat socks.Winter camp booties, if you want

Outerwear:

Winter pants (ski or snowboard pants, bibs, shell)Winter shell jacket/ parka (layer with vest, sweater, tee shirt, etc.) Gloves (leather or nylon covered for water resistance, NOT just fleece) Mittens (warmer than gloves) with waterproof shellsWinter Hat (very important)Balaclava and/or neck gaiterWinter boots (Sorel’s or similar, NOT just summer weight hiking boots) Gaiters (sometimes the snow is DEEP)

Miscellaneous Gear

Day pack with the 10 essentials                     

The Ten Essentials for Hiking/Backpacking:The “Ten Essentials”

  1. Map
  2. Compass
  3. Flashlight/headlamp (be sure to have an extra set of batteries that fit your flashlight/headlamp)
  4. Extra food (enough for one extra day)
  5. Extra clothing
  6. Rain gear ( jacket and pants-always carry rain gear even if the sun is out)
  7. First aid supplies (be sure to include an extra day of any medication you are taking or might need in an emergency)
  8. Pocket knife
  9. Matches (stored in a water tight container in addition to matches or a butane lighter) (NR = not required)
  10. Fire starter (can be candles,

Other Essentials:

  • Water bottle (Nalgene type) plus spare if you want a hot water bottle in your bag at night.
  • Insulated drinking cup (coffee travel mug)
  • Mess kit items (fork, spoon, bowl at a minimum)
  • Personal items (toothbrush & paste at a minimum)

Hints:    At website below
http://www.twohikers.org/Gear/TenEssentials.htm

Trip Report: Conservation Project and Orienteering at WPSP

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Saturday morning 9/19

The Conservation Project at Warriors Path State Park was first completed… including filling several bags with trash, finding a baby snapping turtle, a mouse and a lost dog that went to the local shelter.

Afterwards, many scouts stayed around to gain training and demonstration of Orienteering skills. We covered First Class requirement #4a: Using a map and compass, complete an orienteering course that covers at least one mile and requires measuring the height and/ or width of designated items (tree, tower, ditch, etc.). This skill demonstration was needed by 28 scouts in the troop. However, it will be staged again for the half that missed this opportunity.

Orienteering merit badge was also offered.
Req. 2 – What is Orienteering?
Req. 4 a.- 4 f. – Topographical Maps (terrain features, symbols, declination, orient map with compass).
Req. 5 – 100-Meter Pace Course
Req. 9 – Older Scouts working on merit badge, Act as an official during the event. Thank you Jack, Josh and Nathan B !!!