Boy Scout Troop 68, Melrose, MN


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Welcome to the Melrose Boy Scout Troop 68's
1982 Photo Gallery 
All pictures on this page are thumbnailed. Click on them for the big picture.
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.
Ripley Rendezvous 1982
Saturday lunch was prepared by troops after hiking to the banks of the Mississippi River.
Ripley Rendezvous 1982
It was chilly out, but lunch always tastes great when you make it yoourself.
Ripley Rendezvous 1982
Know tying was one of the many stations of compitition during the day's events.
Ripley Rendezvous 1982
Mike checks in his Pinewood Derby car for the races Saturday afternoon.
Ripley Rendezvous 1982
Supper was eaten in one of the barracks dining halls. Looks good, doesn't it?
Ripley Rendezvous 1982
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.
Taylor Falls Rock Climbing
The Scouts of Troop 68 and the rock climbing guides pose before one of the cliffs.
Taylor Falls Rock Climbing
It did not seem very far from the bottom, but it did get a little high up there.
Taylor Falls Rock Climbing
Jeff unties himself after completing a short climb.
Taylor Falls Rock Climbing
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.
Court of Honor
Court of Honor
Court of Honor
Court of Honor


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.
Spring Camporee
It is time for the blindfolded first aid carry station.
Spring Camporee
How long will it take to set up a tent that you have never tried setting up before today?
Spring Camporee
Back at the campsite, it was time to prepare supper.
Spring Camporee
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.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1982
Nine members of Melrose Troop 68 attended summer camp this year.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1982
Scott and Kevin prepare a meal in their patrol site.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1982
Scott was an ecellent shotgun shooter during the week's weekly compitition.
Crow Wing Scout Camp 1982
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.
Fall Camporee at Parker
Do you think there might be a couple too many people trying to hit the ball?
Fall Camporee at Parker
Troop 68 did well during the volleyball game, but not well enough to win the tournament.
Fall Camporee at Parker
Time to try a different sport. How about some football?
Fall Camporee at Parker
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.
Recognition Ceremony
The evening began with the presentation of the colors.
Recognition Ceremony
George and Barb O'Brien received a plaque from Jeff.
Recognition Ceremony
Wif and Alice Finken received a plaque from Scott.
Recognition Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Carstens were congratulated by both Scott and Jeff.


Pictures used on this page were provided by Steve Borgerding.