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...............

Spring Cleaning on the Bike Path!

Venture Crew 1 scoured the the North Central (Gaylord to Mackinaw) Bike Trail between Gaylord & Vanderbilt on May 17th and hauled out wagon loads of litter. This was a great community service project and the trail looks terrific! You all should be proud of your efforts!

Participants included Christopher, Rianne, Caila, Devin, Rachel, Nick & Bobby. And a big thanks to the adults who pitched in - Mr & Mrs Coale, Mr. Cromell and Nick & Rachel's grandparents. Mr. Marsh also attended and wishes his great personal sacrifice (missing the Red Wings playoff game on TV) to be acknowledged.

The Crew enjoyed pizza & hot wings afterwards and went "on-line" to design our new Class B shirts (see picture!) Kudos to the Crew for coming up with this outstanding community service project. Let's make it an annual one!

Awesome New Class B Shirt Design! Shirts should be in around June 5th!