Livingston, Montana June 2001 Volume 4 Issue 5
Dragon Slayers' Patrol Meetings:
The Dragon Slayers Patrol has been very busy since their inception
just three months ago. They had a Patrol meeting on May 18th
where they worked on Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class
requirements. They had 100% attendance at the Patrol meeting.
Mr. Jovick visited to talk about their rights as citizens of
the United States. Mrs. Lemke has been busy teaching first aid
and 
cooking skills. Brian and Danny
have helped with many other Scout skills. These Scouts are now
ready for Summer Camp action. The Patrol also had an overnight
campout on June1st and 2nd. This was the first Patrol campout
our Troop has had in recent history. They are well on their way
toward earning the National Honor Patrol Award.
Memorial Day Service Projects:
On Sunday, May 27th our Troop helped place flags at the grave
sites of our town's veterans. On Monday, May 28th at 6 a.m we
had boys and parents help place flags along the roadside in Sacajawea
Park. That evening we helped take down all the flags and fold
them for storage until next year. The veterans really appreciated
our help in memory of those that fought for freedom around the
world.
Food Drive Fun:
On Saturday, May 12th our Troop had 10 Scouts help the Postal
Carriers on their annual food drive. We collected donated items
and then brought them back to the Post Office and sorted them.
We were fed very well by the Food Bank and it was lots of fun
to help out.
Soil and Water Conservation Field
Trip:
The four Scouts that already had Family Life Merit Badge chose
to work on Soil and Water Conservation Merit Badge during the
three 
months that the
Troop focus was Family Life. Brian, Jay, Danny and Nicholas finished
the badge by going on a field trip with Mr. Andrews on Saturday,
June 2nd. We first visited the irrigation system for the Mill
Creek Bench agricultural fields which is a new system designed
to maximize the use of the water available to the ranchers. We
then visited the fish ladder on the Mill Creek which is supposed
to keep the native Cutthroat Trout and the Rainbow Trout separated.
Finally, we had a tour of Livingston's Water Treatment Facility.
This was a really great tour and quite educational. The Scouts
then had to finish a 500 word essay about the soil, water and
energy conservation practices that were observed.
County Market Fundraisers:
There have been three fundraisers at County Market over the past
year. Each has been organized by a different family of a Scout
attending the Jamboree Trip. The fundraisers have been well supported
by the community and the store managers and checkers have enjoyed
the Scouts helpfulness.
BSA Swimmer Tests:
We held BSA Swimmer Tests at the Paradise Inn on Monday, May
14th in place of our normal Scout Meeting. We had 17 Scouts participate
in swimming and helping new Scouts to advance through the Second
and First Class swimming requirements. All 7 of our Scouts attending
summer camp have passed the swim test and are ready for fun at
the waterfront.