1985 Highlights of Melrose Troop 68

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Welcome to Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68's
1985 Photo Gallery
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Winter Camp	District Recognition Banquet	March Court Of Honor	Ripley Rendezvous
Camp Watchamagumee	Greenwald Outing	Bike Trip	Summer Camp
Renaissance Festival	Emergency Drill	Dec Court Of Honor

Winter Camp

January 25-27, 1985

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.

Just one of the games played during the weekend.

Jeff stokes the fire to keep the building warm.

It is an all star wrestling match!

Thirteen Scouts attended this winter activity.

District Recognition Banquet

February 7, 1985

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.

Of course, there are always a couple speakers at a banquet.

As his wife Carol smiles, Joe Timmins was surprised to receive the Scouter of the Year Award.

Joe Timmins accepts his award from the Scenic District executive and banquet presenter.

Steve Borgerding and Joe Timmins pose with presenter Jim Acres after the ceremony.

March Court of Honor

March, 1985

The troop held its first court f honor of the year at the Melrose High School cafeteria. Several Boy Scout received recognition for the badges and ranks they earned.

Matt Meyer receives an award.

Steve Helland receives and award.

Steve Tomasek receives a rank.

David Strong receives a rank.

Ripley Rendezvous

April 1985

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 Boy Scouts look forward to attending.

Boy Scout troops stay in the camp barracks while attending the Ripley Rendezvous.

Volleyball was one of the tournaments this year. The team from Troop 68 did quite well.

The best things about the rendezvous is that Scouts can see military equipment up close.

There was a lot of equipment on display for the Scouts to examine.

Camp Watchamagumee

October 19-21, 1984

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.

I forget what the name of this contest was, but the Scouts found it to be challenging and fun.

Before campsites were cleared and the name was Watchamagumee, Scouts camped along the beaver pond.

The Scouts take a break before the next activity begins.

Ten members of the troop participated in the weekend's festivities.

Greenwald Outing

Date

Troop 68 headed south of Melrose and south of Greenwald to spend a weekend on some private land along the Sauk River. The Scouts had a great time, but I think there may have been a couple mothers unhappy with the dirty clothes when the boys arrived home.

Our campsite was placed on the ridge.

Practicing our knowledge of knots.

The the mud bog fight begin!

A Scout group is clean.

Bike Trip: Lake Carlos State Park

June 21-23, 1985

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.

Our camp was near a shelter at Lake Koronis Park.

The Lake Koronis beach was a great place to spend some time.

A future Boy Scout enjoys his time on the beach.

Packing the car before the bike ride back to Melrose.

Summer Camp

July 13-20, 1985

Tomahawk Scout Camp, located in Wisconsin, 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.

The bus is loaded. We are ready to leave Melrose.	Time to get the campsite set up.	The Boy Scouts make a new friend.	Meanwhile, at merit badge class...
It was a gorgeous day for sailing.	The patrol competitions begin.	Who will be knocked off the log next?	The winners are knighted.

Renaissance Festival

August, 1985

The Boy Scouts took a trip back in time as they attended the Minnesota Renaissance Festival near Shakapee, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Renaissance Festival dining hall.

Minnesota Renaissance Festival paper mill.

The grand parade featuring the king and queen.

Seven Boy Scouts from Troop 68 went to the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

Emergency Drill

October, 1985

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!!!!

Some of the Scouts required a little wound makeup before going to the site.

The Scouts are at the site of the chemical disaster.

This Scout needed immediate medical help at the hospital.

The cast from Boy Scout Troop 68.

December Court of Honor
December 12, 1985

The Boy Scouts hold their final court of honor for the year at the high school Little Theater.

The Boy Scouts chat before the court of honor begins.

The senior patrol leader presents Paul with an award.

The scoutmaster presents Dave with an award.

Brian received a rank while his parents share the stage.

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