Quote of the Week

If youth are denied opportunities to test their own strength, then the leadership foundation will be weak and unready. Equally as serious, however, is thrusting unprepared youth leaders into situations in which they fail because the demands of that situation exceed their experience and capacity. -- Robert L. Backman (Ensign, July 1973, p 84)

It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent. -- Dave Barry

Sorry i know it says Quote of the Week but sometimes you just stumble upon multiple quotes when searching that you just have to use.

Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1616

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day

Thanks to all the men and women who have served or are currently serving this great country.

Thanks to all those families who have loved ones or have lost loved ones in the line of duty.

We Troop 1616 and the rest of the scouting community proudly support you and the sacrifices that you have made to make this country a great one.

Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1616

After Meeting Review

After Meeting Review
Cub Scout Crossover Night 1
May 26, 2008

Yes I know that this seems a little late for most crossover ceremonies because I know the standard is usually sometime in February or March maybe even April but definitely not may. It just happens that this is the best time for the cub scout units up here on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The Crossover went great, probably should have rehearsed for it a little more but all in all it went absolutely fabulous. This was the event that took place instead of a regular meeting, yeah that probably isn't the best solution but it is what it is.

Thanks to all the new Cub Scouts and their parents for making the decision to join Troop 1616.

Yours in Scouting Service
Mark W
Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1616