Boy Scout Troop 68, Melrose, MN


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Welcome to the Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68's
1983 Photo Gallery
All pictures on this page are thumbnail. Click on them for the big picture.
Science Museum Trip
Blue & Gold Banquet
March Court of Honor
Ripley Rendezvous
Rock Climbing Outing
Summer Camp
Fall Camporee
SCAMHAF Camporee
December Court of Honor


Science Museum Trip
Spring 180

The Boy Scouts made a trip to St. Paul to see the wonders at the Minnesota Science Museum. There was a lot to see and learn. Unfortunately, we were so busy looking and learning that we did not get very many pictures.
Science Museum 1983 picture
The group picture.
Science Museum 1983 picture
Taking a break.
Science Museum 1983 picture
Just one of the displays.


Blue and Gold Banquet
February 1983

The Cub Pack's Blue and Gold Banquet was very well attended. Many of the Cub Scouts and Webelos received awards. The Pack's first Tiger Cub group was also in attendance.  (Sorry about the poor quality of the pictures, but we can only post what we have to work with.)
Blue and Gold 1983
The committee chairman and cubmaster discuss the events.
Blue and Gold 1983
Two Webelos Scouts perform a skit for the crowd.
Blue and Gold 1983
One of the dens receives awards for its members.
Blue and Gold 1983
Another den also received awards.
Blue and Gold 1983
The Webelos Scouts worked hard also.
Blue and Gold 1983
The first Tiger Cub group in Melrose Pack 68.


March Court of Honor
March 7, 1983

The troop held its spring court of honor at the VFW Post 7040 clubroom. Several of the boys received recognition for awards they had earned. The VFW Post presented the troop with new flag stands. The patrol leader council recognized three committee members for all the work they have done toward the troop functions.
Court of Honor
The scoutmaster speaks.
Court of Honor
A presentation to committee members.
Court of Honor
The VFW Post gives the troop flag stands.
Court of Honor
Scott receives a rank.
Court of Honor
Scott's mother receives the mother's pin.
Court of Honor
Jon received his rank.
Court of Honor
Matt also received a rank.
Court of Honor
Scott received the Progressive Scout award.


Ripley Rendezvous
March 25-27, 1983

The Ripley Rendezvous is an annual event carried out by the Central Minnesota Council with the assistance of the Camp Ripley National Guard Base. Hundreds of Boy Scouts attend the weekend outing and compete in various competitions and have a lot of fun.
Camp Ripley Rendezvous
The chess tournament.
Camp Ripley Rendezvous
The soccer game begins.
Camp Ripley Rendezvous
The soccer game is won!
Camp Ripley Rendezvous
What comic book is that?


Rock Climbing Outing
April 22-24, 1983

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 went on quite an adventure when they found a couple of experienced rock climbers who met them at Taylor Falls and taught them the ropes about climbing cliffs. (Pun intended.) The boys, and their dads, had a great time as they discovered the fun of climbing the cliffs. Belay on!
Rock Climbing, Taylor Falls
A group picture at the cliffs.
Rock Climbing, Taylor Falls
Even the dads had to try it.
Rock Climbing, Taylor Falls
Small rock cliff were small.
Rock Climbing, Taylor Falls
Some rock cliffs were large.

Taking a hike on a trail.

Hey, what's for supper tonight?

I got stuck on dish detail.

Time to back up and head for home.


Summer Camp
July 17-23, 1983

    Crow Wing Scout Camp was the place to be for a week of Scouting for the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68. As you can see from the pictures, they had a great time once again at camp.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
The troop, minus the two who arrived late for the picture session.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
When we arrived at Crow Wing it was time to unload the camper of gear.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
The Tiger Patrol: Brian, Corey, Robert, Gerry, Steve, and Chris.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
The Warrior Patrol: Jeff, Scott, Kevin, and Jon.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
The Flying Eagle Patrol: Matt, Sean, Steve, Steve, Mike, Jeremy, and Joe.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
Jeff shows off his award winning pie make at Scoutcraft.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
The tents did not have floors, so we used matts on the ground.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
Scott works on his pioneering merit badge.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
The Scouts work on their requirements during some free time.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
Log cutting was one of the Friday afternoon competition stations.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
You have heard of a balance beam? How about a balance log?
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1983
How fast can your patrol make a human pyramid?


Fall Camporee
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 1983

    The Scenic District fall camporee was held at the St. Cloud Airport. No, not on the runway, but in a wooded area away from the terminal. This was the only time I believe the camporee was ever held at this location.
Fall Camporee
The campsite was nearly hidden among the fall foliage and trees.
Fall Camporee
The Boy Scouts work on a pioneering project for the campsite.
Fall Camporee
Lance works on his pioneering skills.
Fall Camporee
Is it mealtime again? Good, because I am hungry.


SCAMHAF Camporee
October 28-30, 1983

    The Birch Lake State Forest Campground located north of Melrose, Minnesota, was the site of a mini camporee of local troops in the western portion of Stearns County. The troops from Sauk Centre, Albany, Melrose, Holdingford, Avon, and Freeport attended the event.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
Mike Rosner, unit commissioner, was the coordinator of this event.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
The Melrose Boy Scouts prepare a meal.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
A priest from Melrose came out to the camp to celebrate mass with the Catholic Scouts.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
The Boy Scouts from Albany.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
The Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Holdingford.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
The Boy Scouts and adult leaders from Avon.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
Sauk Centre also had troop members in attendance.
SCAMHAF Camporee 1983
Time to play some football!


December Court of Honor
December 19, 1983

    The December court of honor was held in the senior high school little theater, which happened to be decorated nicely for a Christmas pageant.
December court of honor 1983
The troop sang a Christmas carol during the evening's program.
December court of honor 1983
Jeff received a rank during the ceremony.
December court of honor 1983


Pictures used on this page were provided by Steve Borgerding.
Please do not use them without receiving his permission first.