Canoe Trips (2008)

All Troop 581 Scouts are welcome; however, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Attend at least three of the training trips, no exceptions.
  • Pass the BSA swim test, no exceptions. (See below.)
  • Demonstrate the ability to work with your canoe buddy.
  • For 50-Miler Award, you must complete the requirements. (See below.)

Adults and families are welcome to join in the fun. Adults and family members must pass BSA swim test and attend at least three training trips.

Trips are scheduled for August 2008.

Willamette River Trip

Meeting Minutes 12/12/07

Assignments
  • Campsite- Chris D. (Needs to make specific recommendations for camping along the route.)
  • Menu Overseer- Josh M. (Needs to work with all patrols and family members to plan the buddy menus for scouts.)
  • Service Project- Jacob H. (Needs to recommend specific service projects needed for the 50-mile patch)
  • Training Trips- John K/Bob D.
  • Tour Permits- Tyler H. (Needs to work with Mr. May to determine what's needed for the training and main trips.)
  • Outside Activities- Kolben P.
  • Historian- John H. (Needs to investigate and be ready to explain, on the trip, the history of the route.)
  • Web Manager- Luke K. (Takes all meeting minutes, records decisions, updates website)
  • Equipment- Quartermaster - Zach B. (Needs to work with Mr. Heesacker to determine equipment availability and transport.)
  • Work with on swim test- Kolben P.
Preparations for Next Meeting
  • Get Buddies
Current Requirments
  • Pass BSA Swimmer Test
  • Present for at least 3 training trips
Resources

Meeting Minutes 1/9/08

New Assignments
  • Swim Test Planning - Fletcher
  • Equipment - Tyler or Zach
New Information

Canoe Training Dates

  • May 17
  • June 7
  • June 21-22
  • July 12

Swim Test

Fletcher has provided us with some information about the swim test. It can be any Monday or Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:45. NO NEED TO CALL AHEAD!! They will block off a spot for us. The cost will be $3.50 for out of town boys. FREE for leaders and parents there only to help.

Meeting Minutes 2/13/08

Service Project

We have a few ideas for Service Projects.

  • Litter Patrol
  • Weed Clearing
  • Campsite Cleanup

We were also thinking that those who want the 50 mile badge could either come a day early or stay a day late. They would then do their service project on whichever day we choose.

Food Preparation

We have decided to cook with buddies on backpacking/camp stoves. Two buddy groups cook each meal together (4 people).

Meeting Minutes 3/12/08

Food and Water

Cooking will be done with two buddy groups.

We will re-supply our food and water on the 3rd day at Darrow Access.

Swim Test

There will be two swim test dates: April 2, and May 14.

Equipment

We currently have this equipment:

Canoes 4
Paddles 16
PFDs 15
Water Jugs 5
Throwbags 3
Coolers 3

 

Misc.

The Service Project will be done after the trip down the river at Champoeg Park. The menu has been planned.

We Won't Need To Bring Poop Tubes This Time!!!

Meeting Minutes 4/9/08

Service Project

2 hours of Litter Patrol on the river. 8 hours of cleaning ivy from Champoeg Park.

Meals

We need to decide when we will pack the food. The packing dates will be either August 8 or 7.

We will test some meals on Collins Island trip.

Trip Planning Dates

All planning meeting will be at the Banks Library @ 7:00 pm.

Previous
  • 12/12/07
  • 1/9/08
  • 2/13/08
  • 3/12/08
  • 4/9/08
Future
  • 5/14/08
  • 6/11/08
  • 7/9/08

Bowron Lake Trip

Contact Dan Vaughn.

Other Information

BSA Swimmer test

Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.

50-Miler Award 

The 50-Miler Award is presented to each qualifying individual for satisfactory participation in an approved trip. In order to qualify for the award the group of which the individual is a member must fulfill all of the following requirements.

  1. Make complete and satisfactory plans for the trip, including the possibilities of advancement.
  2. Cover the trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles; take a minimum of five consecutive days to complete the trip without the aid of motors. (In some areas pack animals may be used.)
  3. During the time on the trail or waterway, complete a minimum of 10 hours each of group work on projects to improve the trail, springs, campsite, portage, or area. If, after checking with recognized authorities, it is not possible to complete 10 hours each of group work on the trail, a similar project may be done in the unit's home area. (There should be no unauthorized cutting of brush or timber.)
  4. Unit or tour leader must then file a 50-Miler Award application with the local council service center. This application gives additional details about planning the trip.

Online Resources: Historic Trails Program/50-Miler Award Application