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Text Box: Special Honors Don Morgan was chosen as the Troop 19 scouter of the year to honor an exceptional year of volunteering. The ceremony will take place Friday May 9th at the Elk’s Club in El Sobrante. Recruitment: Invite a new scout to Wolfeboro! The entire week is only $265 for new scouts. It includes all food, sourdough, and unlimited fun! It’s a real bargain vacation , and a great introduction to scouting, the best outdoor program in the world. Outings: May: Saturday 5/17 - Japanese WWII veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team have invited Troop 19 to perform flags at a ceremony at 11 a.m. in Roberts Park. The 442nd is the most highly decorated military unit in US history. Sunday 5/18. - 10 miler through Pt. Reyes and coast camp. This is a beautiful time of year on the coast, and we’ll hike through some of the most scenic trails in California and cook lunch on the beach. Philmont bound scouts should load a light backpack. Fri 23rd-Mon 26th. We have campsites at Upper Pines in the middle of Yosemite Valley. Swim in the river (temperature permitting) and go on spectacular hikes. June: Sunday 22nd-Saturday 28th Camp Wolfeboro. July: Philmont , New Mexico July 30th—Aug. 11 2008.

Text Box: Troop 19 Berkeley Newsletter

Text Box: Committee Meeting 5/7/2008 Attendees: Chairman Don, Mary, Ernie, Scoutmaster Paul, Vince, Peg, Jane, David, and Bob. Scoutmaster’s April Report: The Court of Honor was held April 30th and was a big success, with good food, good turnout, 2 skits and SPL Sam becoming MC to hand out a large number of badges and rank advancements. A benefit of the COH was the cleaning effort that took place the weekend before, transforming the dingy, cluttered hut into a clean, spacious hut (with a cluttered back room). Progress! Troop 19 sent a small group to the Camporee in April with big results. We won one of only 3 first place ribbons and reclaimed the Gil Talmadge award for innovation with a Japanese style camping sink. Matt also won the competition to design the Camporee patch, which was presented to all 200 participants. It is displayed on our web site under news. Philmont Reminder: Philmont bound scouts need to schedule medicals, bringing the Philmont form to the appointment since Philmont accepts no other forms. Paul has the forms. Service Projects: Dinner for the poor at St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Setup 1-3 PM first Sunday in the month. Eagle’s Nest Alex M. passed his Eagle board of review in April in 40 minutes. The sign of a job well done. Congratulations Alex!