JANUARY 25-27, 1984

Thirteen Scouts and two adult leaders spent the weekend at Parker Scout Reservation near Brainerd, Minnesota, for a weekend of fun in the snow. Unfortunately, we don't have many snow pictures so we give you these pictures which where taken inside the administration building in which the troop stayed.

During the Scenic District's annual banquet two leaders from Melrose were honored. Joe Timmins, cubmaster of Pack 68, and Steve Borgerding, scoutmaster of Troop 68, were each presented with the district's Scouter of the Year Award. Each leader was there to support the other as he received his award. Neither of them knew that he himself would be receiving it.

Nearly every year, the Central Minnesota Council, in cooperation with the Camp Ripley National Guard Base, conduct the Ripley Rendezvous, bringing nearly a 1000 Boy Scouts to the camp for fun and competition. It is an event that nearly all Scouts look forward to attending.

Troop 68 held a Scouting Olympiad at Klasen's 40 acres (soon to be know as Camp Watchamagumee to troop members). During the weekend patrols competed in various activities testing their Scouting skills and knowledge.

This was the first of our weekend bike hikes that were held during the following years. We learned a few things along the way, and had a great time when we arrived. The park is a great place to camp. Stay there next time you are in the Alexandria area.

Tomahawk Scout Camp in was the site for this year's week of summer camp. Twenty-one troop members attending camp and had fun canoeing, shooting rifles and arrows, earning merit badges, and a lots more.

Each year the Melrose police, fire, and ambulance departments are tested for their skills and readiness when a mock disaster drill is held. This year the drill was held near the fertilizer plant in Melrose. There has been an explosion and a chemical leak! And unfortunately, a group of Boy Scouts happen to be hiking near the plant!  Oh no!!!!