Boy Scouts of America - Troop 33

Thanks to the Scouts, Leaders and Parents of Troop 33 this past weekend's Spring Drive Up Camp at Ho'omaluhia was a great success!

The weather and the grounds were perfect for camping!

The Scouts did a great flag ceremony

Our guest Cubscouts learned a few new skills

The ASM's displayed their proweress with pasta!

Ahh! The genius of using landscaping sticks for s'mores!

The Scouts made some great pasta sauces!

The new Dad's had a taste of things to come!

The taste of success is always sweet!

 

We will be meeting at the Hut at 4 pm and leaving at 4:30 pm.  The entry to Ho'omaluhia will be between 5:30 & 6:30 pm after the gates close at 4 pm.  All Drivers MUST proceed to the visitor's center to sign in and get a parking pass between 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm before going to our Campsite NUI, which is the last campsite.

Scouts in Patrols shall bring a brown bag dinner on Friday and will be preparing their own meals for the weekend.  PLC and Scoutmasters will be having a prepared dinner on Friday evening during their planning session.  On Saturday we will have Cub Scout guests with their families joining us and the Patrols will be preparing their own creation of Pasta Sauces.  The Scoutmasters will be preparing the Pasta for everyone.  The cost for meals for the weekend for all campers will be $20 payable to "Troop 33"; this will collected by Mrs. Lau (Darren's Mom).

The PLC will be preparing activities for everyone and will give scouts the opportunity to fulfill requirements so please bring your book to get them signed if you plan to participate.  Catch & Release fishing will be between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday.  Please bring your own simple bamboo poles (no reels) and barbless hooks (you can smash down the barbs on you hooks with a pliers).  Fresh white bread is a good bait to bring!

Please take time to welcome the new Cub Scouts and their families on Saturday Evening!  Please contribute to Saturday Evening's Dinner as requested by the Troop 33 Food Committee:

Happy New Year Scout Families!  Since we are hosting the drive-up camp for Pack 33 Weblos this weekend we are asking the attending Scouts and their familes to add to the spaghetti dinner by contributing Garlic Bread which was a big hit in past years!  The dinner is on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 6:30 pm (you need to enter before then so don't be late!).  We are also looking for other contributions as listed below.  Please email me, Joanne E. (Shalev's Mom) and let me know if you can bring any of these items at majosish@hawaiiantel.net   Also, please remember to bring your own seating because we won't have the pavilion this year.

3 loaves of Garlic Bread (prepared, baked and sliced)

1.  David H.

2.  Brendan & Bryson W.

3.  Darren L.

4.  Jasper F.

5.  ______________

6.  ______________

7.  ______________

8.  ______________

9.  ______________

10.  _____________

Salad / Veggies

1.  Jasper F.

2.  _____________

3.  _____________

Dessert

1.  Andrew O.

2.  Rico R.

3.  DJ A.

4.  _____________

See you all on Saturday!

 

 

May you all have a Happy and Safe 2012!  Our next meeting is on January 6, 2012 and we will be planning our upcoming Cub Scout Drive-up Camp at Ho'omaluhia.  Please be ready to plan your menus and activities.  We will also be having a "Fun Night" managed by our new Senior Patrol Leader, Zak!!

Scoutmaster Leong spent New Year's Eve enjoying the "Prarie Home Companion Show" here in Honolulu and managed to get Garrison Keillor to air his message nationally!  Play the video below to hear it!

We will have a Scoutmaster's Meeting at 6:30 pm before our Troop meeting to go over lots of items including the upcoming 2012 High Adventure.  Please try to attend this if at all possible.

Our regular Troop Committee Meeting will be held on January 9, 2012 (usually the 2nd Monday of every month) at 7:00 pm.  Interested parents are always welcome to attend!

 

 

Reminders for this coming Friday's Meeting:

Please wear your Dress Uniforms (w/ Merit Badge Sash & Neckerchief)

The following food items are open for your donations!

Christmas Party Food / Snacks

Main Dishes:                 Side Dishes:                 Dessert:   

David H. - Chicken         Andrew O. - Noodles     DJ A.

Dylan T. - Chili                Hunter N.                       Will T.

Aaron N.                         Zak K. - Noodles           Cody F.

Skyler K.                         Landon M.                    Sam H.

Paul G.                           Darren L.

Devin D.                         __________ (open)

Evan U.

Shalev E.

 

Drinks (1 case in Cooler):        Salad/Veggies/Fruits:

Aaron O.                                   Christopher K.

Garin F.                                     Rico R.

___________(open)                 Jasper F. - Fruit

                                                 _____________(open)

                                                 _____________(open)

We will also be having our Troop 33 Gift Exchange Game:

Scouts that want to participate in this are to bring a wrapped

gift.  You will be given a number after you deposit your gift.

Once all the gifts have been deposited you will exchange

your number for a drawing number which will determine the

order in which you get to play.  When it is your turn you are

free to either choose an unopened gift from the pile or take

the opened gift from anyone that has opened a gift before

you.  Anyone that has had 3 gifts taken from them can no

longer be taken from a fourth time.  All gifts are to cost no

more than $10.  Gifts from the pile cannot be handled before

choosing!

Adults / Leaders that want to participate will follow the same

rules as the Scouts.  The Adults game will be played first and

serve as a demonstration in good and fair play!!

Other Reminders:

The 20 Mile Hike is rescheduled to January 21, 2012. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Master of All Scouts thank you for the blessings you give,

For the bounty and good fortune every day that we live,

To our family and friends in which lies our true wealth,

We also give thanks for our happiness and health,

To those who came before us we remember with care,

And pray that we live our lives to bring honor there,

So today as good scouts please hear our thanks sincere,

We will continue to offer thanks throughout the coming year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Scouts at this past weekends HAQ Kealia Hike

 

Please remember that there is no meeting this coming Friday.  Our next meeting will be on December 2nd at 7:30 pm where we will have a "Guest Instruction" done by our own ASM, Ben Chan of the many different ways to use primitive firemaking skills.  There is also a Board of Review that evening for those who are scheduled to do this, remember to wear a complete uniform and bring your scout book and SM Conference/BOR worksheet.

 

Another great picture of our Scouts in front of the old water tank

 

Our Troop Elections is right around the corner so please get ready to make your pitch for the position that you are interested in.  This is a "Boy Led" troop so get ready to pick the Leaders that YOU WANT.

 

Our Troop 33 ASM's make all things possible!

 

Our next Troop Committee Meeting is scheduled for 7 pm, December 12, 2011 at the Scout Hut. All interested parents are invited to attend!  Another reminder is that Troop 33 has a Facebook page that you are all welcome to join.  Look for "Troop 33 Manoa - Aloha Council" on Facebook and enjoy our activities!

 

Enjoy this short photo album of our special evening!

Thank you for helping us Celebrate with Troop 33's All Star Volunteers, Kathy Sokugawa and Lyle Fong!

A Grand time was had by all and at last count Troop 33 walked out with the most door prizes!

This was our Troop Gift to Kathy Sokugawa for all her hard work as Advancement Chair for so many years.  Just think of all those millions of blue cards and advancement ranks!

This was our Troop Gift to ASM Lyle Fong for all of his dedication as the High Adventure Chair for the Troop and his Treks to Haleakala, Waimanu Valley, Kalalau Valley and Lonomea in Waimea Canyon.

The dedication and generosity shown by these two volunteers is what has made Troop 33 so successful.  Please congratulate and thank them again when you see them next!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You to all the Scouts & Families that attended DJ's Eagle Project!!

Your generosity helped restore a natural Lohi

Troop 33 has an incredible number of Scouting Families that willingly contribute their Time and Energy to enhance our Community through our Eagle Service Projects!

And a little MUD never hurt anybody!!

DJ sends his thanks to all of the Troop 33 Volunteers!!

Before we leave the month of September where we discussed the meaning of "Thrifty" and we head into October to think about the meaning of being "Brave" we should take a moment to remember once again the events of 9/11 where ordinary people discovered what being brave really meant.

This is a video of the "Boatlift" from 9/11.  We need to realize that all of us can make a difference when the opportunity arises.  A quote from a New York Boat Captain: "I have one theory in life, I never want to say the words I SHOULD HAVE, if I do it and I fail, I tried..if I do it and I succeed, better for me, and I tell my children the same thing, never go through life saying YOU SHOULD HAVE, if you want to do something, you do it."