Boy Scout Troop 68, Melrose, MN


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Welcome to Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68's
2013 Photo Gallery!
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Group Photos
January Outing
March Court of Honor
Tom S. Eagle Board of Review
Camp Watchamagumee
June Court of Honor
June: Parade Flag Handouts
July: Summer Camp (Many Point Scout Camp)
Thomas Schwinghamer Eagle Scout COH
August: Minnesota State Fair Outing
Fall Court of Honor
Fall Activities
Alex's Eagle Project
Disc Golf Tri-O Weekend
November Fire Sation Visit
November Overnighter Activity





Group Photos
January, 2013

    It was time for some new group photos of the membership of Boy Scout Troop 68. Unfortunately, we could not get everyone to show up at one meeting so we took pictures during two troop meetings. And we still did not get everyone.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 2013 group photo
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 2013 group photo
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 2013 group photo




January Outing
January 26, 2013

     The January outing needed to be revised from the yearly program schedule so the Scouts planned a one day competition in which they played each other in table tennis, darts, chess, and Wii golf. The guys had a good time and even had a chance to play with a few puppets.
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity
Boy Scout Troop 68 January 2013 Activity



March Court of Honor
March 25, 2013

    Boy Scout Troop 68 held its first court of honor of the year at the Melrose City Hall meeting rooms. There were a decent number of awards to present for a March court of honor, which means the Scouts were busy during the previous three months. The troop also officially welcomed two new members.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
The opening invocation.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
William receives a merit badge.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Alex receives a merit badge.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Join us in a song.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Zack receives his Scout award.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Noah receives the Star Rank.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Alex received the Life Rank.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Alex's grandfather is called forward to present the Life Rank.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
A Scouting family photo.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Alex received the Progressive Scout Award.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Boy Scout Troop 68.
Boy Scout Troop 68 March 2013 court of honor
Boy Scout Troop 68 and guests.



Tom S. Eagle Board of Review
April 10, 2013

    Thomas Schwinghamer had his Eagle board of review in St. Cloud. Jim, his scoutmaster, along with Steve, a committee member, and his parents attended the review.
Thomas Eagle Scout board of review
Thomas Eagle Scout board of review
Thomas Eagle Scout board of review
Thomas Eagle Scout board of review



Camp Watchamagumee
May 17-19, 2013

     Six Boy Scouts of Troop 68, including four new Scouts, spend a wet weekend at Camp Watchamagumee. Luckily for them, most of Saturday turned out to be a decent and dry day, but both evenings saw plenty of rain. During the day the Scouts played disc golf and competed in two competitions: the annual egg drop contest and a fire building race in which the boys used flint and steel to start their fires. While sitting around the campfire Saturday night the new Scouts heard the story of the Purple Gorilla and learned how to stay safe from wolfen attacks. Some of the boys slept in their primitive shelters Saturday night.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
The Patrol Site.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
The Patrol Site.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
The Fire Building Contest begins.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Fire building with flint and steel.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Fire building with flint and steel.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
The winner.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Primitive Shelters.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Primitive Shelters.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Primitive Shelters.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Primitive Shelters.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Primitive Shelters.
Camp Watchamagumee 2013
Two adults and six Boy Scouts.



June Court of Honor
June 24, 2013

    The troop held it's summer court of honor at the Melrose City Hall meeting rooms on June 24. Several of the Boy Scouts had worked hard since march and received merit badges and finished various ranks. The Scouts performed the "Expectant Fathers" skit for the entertainment of the family members.
June 2013 Boy Scout Troop 68 Court of Honor
Daniel receives a merit badge.
June 2013 Boy Scout Troop 68 Court of Honor
William receives a merit badge.
June 2013 Boy Scout Troop 68 Court of Honor
New Scouts were welcomed to the troop.
June 2013 Boy Scout Troop 68 Court of Honor
William received his Life Rank.



Parade Flag Handouts
June 29, 2013

   The troop's sponsor, VFW Post 7050, purchased small United States of America flags for the Boy Scouts to hand out along the 1.5 mile parade route before the parade began. The Scouts handed out nearly 1000 flags to children and families who came to see the parade in Melrose, Minnesota.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
The troop is stocked and ready.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Heading to the start of the parade route.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Very patriotic.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Waiting for the handouts to begin.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Everyone likes to receive a flag.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Children and adults liked to show their patriotism.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Half way through the route.
Boy Scout Troop 68 hands out USA flags.
Moving on to the rest of the parade fans.



Summer Camp (Many Point Scout Camp)
July 14-20, 2013

   Six members of Boy Scout Troop 68 spent the week at Many Point Scout Camp. They stayed at the Seton Campsite in the Buckskin Camp. Assistant scoutmaster Eymard was with the Scouts once again, marking his 25th year attending a summer camp. Joining him were his son Peter for the first few days, and than Paul, one of the Scouts parents, joined the troop for the rest of the week. The Scouts had a great time at camp. Most of these pictures were from Monday, July 15.
   Pictures provided by Steve B. and Paul K.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Father and son, Eymard and Peter. Peter last attended camp when he was a Boy Scout himself back in the early 1990's.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
The troop's home for the week, Seton Campsite.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
The new Buckskin nature lodge.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Inside the new Buckskin nature lodge.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Adrian, Daniel, Alex, Zack, Kyle, Eymard, and Noah before lunch Monday afternoon.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
It is lunch time. Don't bother us, we are eating.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Receiving instructions in the new Buckskin handicrafts lodge.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
I think he is getting it figured out. Maybe.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
There is always something to learn and do at the Handicrafts Lodge.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
A new program this year had the Scouts learning about levers and pulleys.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
No, they are not making mash potatoes for dinner.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
A marble and some open tubing. Can the Scouts rig up an interesting track?
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Suddenly, the track building becomes a troop project instead of individual projects.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
There was a little rain Monday afternoon.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Time for a game of cards.
Boy Scout Troop 68 attends Many Point Scout Camp. 2013.
Paul, one of the Boy Scouts' fathers, joins the troop for the rest of the week.



Thomas Schwinghamer Eagle Court of Honor
August 17, 2013

    Thomas Schwinghamer held his Eagle Scout Court of Honor at his home in Sauk Centre on Saturday, August 17. Scouts from both troops of which he was a member were on hand for the events, along with family, cousins, and friends. It was a good ceremony followed by good food and refreshments.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Assistant scoutmaster Eymard leads the invocation.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas' former scoutmaster of the Sauk Centre troop served as master of ceremony.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Members of a few troops participated in the ceremony.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
The ceremony included the lighting of a campfire.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas and his current scoutmaster from the Melrose troop.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas is joined by family and other Eagle Scouts.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas' grandfather presents the Eagle Scout Badge.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas presents his mother with her Eagle Scout pin.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas presents his father with his Eagle Scout pin.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas has a few things to say and share with everyone.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
The three Eagle Scouts.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Scouts and Scout leaders that attended the court of honor.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Thomas, his youngest brother, and his grandfather.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
The Schwinghamer family.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Members of Boy Scout Troop 68, Melrose.
Thomas S. Eagle Court of Honor pictures. 2013
Former Scoutmaster Steve, Current Scoutmaster Jim, and assistant scoutmaster Eymard join Thomas in this photo.



Minnesota State Fair Outing
August 24, 2013

    Six Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 spent the day at the Minnesota Great Get Together and had a fun but tiring day. Rides, games, exploring, and deep fried food will do that to you.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
It looks like everyone is tall enough for this ride.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
Around and around and around they go...
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
One Scout had to try the ring toss.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
Another Scout had to try his skill and shooting baskets.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
Timeout for a picture with Smokey the Bear.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
Checking all the fish in the pond near the DNR building.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
The Viking Council had a booth at the state fair.
Boy Scouts visit the Minnesota State Fair. 2013
Yes, that is a deep fried twinkie.
And yes, he said it was good.



Fall Court of Honor
September 23, 2013

   It was a good fall Court of Honor held to recognize the members of Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68. It was a chance to recognize those Scout who earned merit badges at summer camp, new Scouts who have joined the troop, and Scouts who had completed their ranks.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
A candle lighting ceremony opened the court of honor.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Adrian received merit badges from summer camp.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Zack also received merit badge earned at camp.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Daniel receives his merit badges.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Alex receives his merit badges.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Most of the troop was in attendance.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
The Boy Scout challenged the adults in a game of pictionary.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Jacob is presented with his Scout Badge.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Cater is presented with his Scout Badge.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Zack received his Tenderfoot Rank.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Daniel received the rank of First Class Scout.
Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68 fall court of honor. 2013
Alex and Daniel tied for the Progressive Scout Award.



Fall Activities
October 5-6, 2013

   Scouting For Food drive, fall road cleanup, and the fall Dad's Belgian Waffle breakfast fundfaiser. All three events fell on the same weekend. Busy troop.











Alex's Eagle Project
October 12, 2013

    Alex E. decided to help out the local chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunter's Association for his Eagle Scout Project. He fixed a couple of the deer hide collection boxes and had several new ones built. They were completed just in time for the Minnesota deer hunting season.











Disc Golf Tri-O Weekend
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November Fire Station Visit
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November Overnighter Activity
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Pictures used on this page were provided by Steve Borgerding. He retains the rights and ownership of these photographs.