What is Laughs For Lunch? It is an annual show the Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform for the local community. Audience members bring an item of food for the local food shelf as admission to the show. Thus, the Scouts provide the laughs while the audience provides the lunch for the needy.
     This is the twelfth show the troop has held. The show is based on songs and skits seen at some of the campfire programs at summer camps and camporees. In addition to well know campfire songs and skits the troop has developed a few original bits that also have become a part of the show. Some of the bits even included audience members who were brought on stage to have a little fun.

A group picture of this year's performers for the show.	Our assistant scoutmaster started things off with a couple tunes on the harmonica.	The first song sang by the Scouts was "God Bless My Underwear".	The "Bellringer" skit made a return this year. Oh, that poor penguin.
The "Suicide Group Jump" skit was once again very funny.	The popular "Igor, the Mad Scientist" skit was taken over by new actors.	Ready for the Bugaloo? The Scouts were, but some of the audience were not.	What would you be if you were not a Boy Scout? Hmmm...

Risk was a popular game Friday evening, and during the weekend.	What, no camp stove? Nope, we used a kitchen to cook our food.	The troop is hungry. It is time to feed the Scouts.	Grab your compasses to complete your orienteering requirements.
Saturday afternoon was warm and sunny. Great broomball weather.	Run carefully as you chase the ball, or you could end up sitting on the ice.	One Scout takes to the air after hitting one of the few jumps on the hill.	Most of the troop grouped together to form a long sledding train.

The Boy Scouts eat before the first customers arrive.

The fathers usually have the fun of making the pancakes.

The parents work in the kitchen making the food.

Even the mickey mouse pancake turned out well.

The Boy Scouts had fun trying many of the exhibits.	Playing with magnetics is always a fun project.	Air pressure and ping pong balls made a great project.	The Minnesota Science Museum has a lot of dinosaurs.
This display is one of the most popular at the museum.	This was a very interesting picture with the eyes overlapping.	The Nighthawk Patrol posed with Scouting's mascot.	Eight of the nine troop members attended the outing.

Perfect form, but not quite a perfect throw. Not a strike this time.

These guys are comparing their cel phones. What time is it?

Six members of Troop 68 participated in this event.

There was a lot of trash let in the ditches after a long winter.

Sergio M, Mike S, and Chris K. pose for a picture before the ceremony began.

Scoutmaster Steve speaks as Mike's parents, Karla and Mark, stand by his side.

Mike takes the Eagle Scout Pledge before receiving his award.

Eagle Scout Mike Schwieters talked about his years as a Boy Scout of Troop 68.

It is time to try our pioneering skills and build a raft.	A lot of time was spent on building a dock from logs we found in the woods.	A Scout is reverent. We usually hold a church service while at camp.	The winners of this year's egg drop competition were these three Scouts.
It is time to launch the raft, and see how well it floats.	Two members of the Wolves Patrol attended the outing.	The five members of the Nighthawk Patrol were in attendance.	The Nighthawks relax around the campfire.

Somewhere between Freeport and Albany....

the Scouts ride by the photographer...

who then snaps a quick shot of them leaving.

The cycling Scouts of Troop 68.

Our leaders waiting for the campfire to begin.	We arrived a little early for the opening campfire program.	Troop 68 was the honor guard Monday morning.	It was our turn to lead grace Monday morning.
Looking toward the northern portion of our campsite.	Being a bit silly at the beach front.	It was a great day for canoeing.	On Belay. Are you sure?
Climbing the tower was a challenge.	The Robin Hood competition at the archery range.	Meet my new little friend.	Helping the chaplain before Wednesday night vespers.
Michael Gatehouse was the exchange Scout from New Zealand.	The rifle range was a blast.	The beach trampoline was a favorite among the campers.	Ever shoot an arrow through an apple?
We had three Scouts shoot the apple this year.	The very last shot of the night hit the apple.	A nearly perfect day for sailing.	A little free time means a quick game of cards.
The Scouts visited the headwaters of the Mississippi River.	The first bridge crossing the Mississippi River.	The camp staff performed Star Trekking Friday night.	Jonah, Tom, Kyle, Avery, and Lucas at our campsite sign.

One of the guys found some firewood that looked like a pair of jeans.	Breakfast on Saturday morning was cooked to perfection.	Everyone was hungry as we sat down to breakfast. No food wasted here.	Relaxing around the campfire was a favorite pastime.
The disc golf game was enjoyed by everyone.	It was time to give the feet a bit of fresh air.	Tossing the football around kept us busy for a while.	This is how you look when the flash catches you by surprise in the dark.

Receiving the Second Class Rank.

The new First Class Rank Scouts.

Showing off the ranks awards.

Each Scout earned four merit badges.

Troop 68 provided the blow gun range.	Another troop provided the blind soccer game.	The Troop 68 campsite.	The bees drove one Scout away from the table.
A Scout is reverent so we attended a religious service.	Preparing for for the Saturday pot luck supper.	There was a lot of food to eat at the pot luck supper.	The Scouts tamed a "wild" cat who wondered into our campsite.

The troop holds a paper drive every other month.

People bring their paper to the local grocery store parking lot.

The troop did very well with the Scouting For Food drive this year.

People did not leave the fall breakfast hungry.

Taking a moment to rest at the skating rink.

Most of the troop participated in this outing.

Putting the names into the scoring system for bowling.

Some did well bowling, others were a little frustrated.

Turning in the paperwork to get the equipment.

The group photo at the base of the main hill.

Taking a break before trying the other ski runs.

The pizza tasted really good after an morning of skiing.

The gift exchange was played through a dice game.

Whatever gift was in front of you at the end of the game was yours.

The senior patrol leader opened the present to the members from the scoutmaster.

The troop's assistant scoutmaster received a few presents also.

The court of honor began with a Scout law candle ceremony.

Eymard, our assistant scoutmaster, was presented with a plaque for his service to the troop.

Alex was presented with the troop's Progressive Scout Award.

The troop's portrait was taken since there was only one Scout missing that evening.