1982 Highlights of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68

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Welcome to the Boy Scout Troop 68
1982 Highlight Gallery!
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Ripley Rendezvous	Rock Climbing Trip	May Court of Honor
Spring Camporee	Summer Camp	Fall Camporee
Regognition Banquet

Ripley Rendezvous
March 12-14, 1982

The Central Minnesota Council and Camp Ripley National Guard Base have worked together for many years to bring the Boy Scouts to the base for a weekend of fun and learning. Over 1000 Boy Scouts and leaders attended the event.

Saturday lunch was prepared by troops after hiking to the banks of the Mississippi River.	It was chilly out, but lunch always tastes great when you make it yoourself.	Know tying was one of the many stations of compitition during the day's events.
Mike checks in his Pinewood Derby car for the races Saturday afternoon.	Supper was eaten in one of the barracks dining halls. Looks good, doesn't it?	The Scouts were able to have a shirt silk screened during Saturday evening's activities.

Rock Climbing Trip

April 29 - May1, 1982

This year the troop went on its first rock climbing expedition to Taylor Falls, Minnesota. This was to become one of the troop's favorite activities and would be repeated several times over the next two decades.

The Scouts of Troop 68 and the rock climbing guides pose before one of the cliffs.

It did not seem very far from the bottom, but it did get a little high up there.

Jeff unties himself after completing a short climb.

The were some spots on the cliff that seemed tougher then other to navigate.

Court of Honor

May16, 1982

The May Court of Honor was held in the old city hall (above the fire department). It was not a great place for taking pictures but we did try. This would be one of the last court of honor held in this building before it was torn down.

Spring Camporee

May 21-23, 1982

The council held a spring camporee in May near Rice, Minnesota. Scouts competed in several Skill competitions including stations testing their pioneering skills, log sawing skills, and a variety of other activities.

It is time for the blindfolded first aid carry station.

How long will it take to set up a tent that you have never tried setting up before today?

Back at the campsite, it was time to prepare supper.

The Webelos Scouts were invited to attend the camporee with the troop.

Summer Camp

July 1982

Crow Wing Scout Camp, near Nevis, Minnesota, was once again where the Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 attended a week of summer camp.

Nine members of Melrose Troop 68 attended summer camp this year.

Scott and Kevin prepare a meal in their patrol site.

Scott was an ecellent shotgun shooter during the week's weekly compitition.

Beanie the deer could be found around camp as it healed from an accident.

Fall Camporee

August 17-19, 1982

The district fall camporee was held at Parker Scout Reservation near Merrifield, Minnesota. The Boy Scouts participated in Scout skill and sporting competitions. It was a good time and the Melrose Scouts did well.

Do you think there might be a couple too many people trying to hit the ball?

Troop 68 did well during the volleyball game, but not well enough to win the tournament.

Time to try a different sport. How about some football?

Eight members of Melrose Troop 68 attended the camporee.

Recognition Banquet

December 18, 1982

A winter ceremony was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church to recognize a few individuals who did a great job of helping the troop be successful during the previous years.

The evening began with the presentation of the colors.

George and Barb O'Brien received a plaque from Jeff.

Wif and Alice Finken received a plaque from Scott.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carstens were congratulated by both Scott and Jeff.

Pictures used on this page were provided by Steve Borgerding.