Rachel & Christopher Receive Honors

Crew 1 was well represented at the Scenic Trails Council Annual Awards luncheon on October 18th as Crew President Rachel Cromell and past President Christopher Coale received awards.

Rachel was recognized with the 2009 Venturing Leadership Award for her efforts & success as a leader for Crew 1 over the past 3 years. Christopher received the BSA "Young American" award for his outstanding contributions to Scouting and to his community.

Crew 1 is proud of them & we are humbled to have such greatness among us!

Rachel Cromell Selected for Venturing Leadership Award

The Venturing Leadership Award is presented by BSA Councils to Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code and Oath. The Scenic Trails Council is presenting this award for the first time in 2009 and our Crew President, Rachel Cromell has been selected to receive it! It will be presented at the Council's Annual Recognition Ceremony on October 18 in Traverse City.

Rachel's dedication of time & effort to Crew 1 and her leadership and service to the Crew over the past 3 years has been instrumental in the growth & success of our Venture Crew. We are all very proud of her and very pleased she is receiving this recognition!

The Venturing Code

As a Venturer, I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God and in the courage, strength and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and wil maintain a personal sense of honor in my life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Venturing attitude that seeks the truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

Beach Party & Mud Run

Here's some pic's from our outing with Crew 11. Unfortunately, there are no pictures of Mr. Marsh dealing destruction on the volleyball court.

A Scout is "clean" !

Adventure on the Upper Manistee

Some pictures from our canoeing outing last week!

Mmmm... Strawberry marshmallows! ........ Are your clothes dry yet, Mr Marsh?

Venturing is such hard work! ..................... Rollin' on a river...............