Scout of the Month

Jordan Guthrie is our new Scout of the Month. He is 13 yrs. old and just returned from scout camp where he earned 6 merit badges. He just became a star scout and is currently working on his Nature and Lifesaving merit badges. Jordan is starting middle school next month and will be going to El Cerrito. His favorite subject in school is history and science. His dream job would be to work with animals at a pet shop. He loves scouting and campouts and has a goal of becoming an Eagle Scout.

Our Newest Eagle Scout

Congratulations to Jacob Trainor for passing his Eagle Board of Review tonight. Jake answered all the scouting questions put to him like a pro. He was very well prepared and is now the proud wearer of the Eagle Rank award.

Camp Emerson Slide Show

Scout Camp!

Today our Scout Troop and Varsity Team returned home from a week long trip to Camp Emerson in Idylwild CA. We had 9 boys in camp all week as well as 10 adults that stayed anywhere from 1 day to the entire week. The boys were really busy the entire time earning merit badges, but they still had time to relax or participate in all the various activities offered. One night all the boys went to the rifle range and did Black Powder rifle shooting. During the days some rowed boats at the lake, some did blacksmithing, others did art projects or spent time and the Indian village doing crafts and even an oceanography merit badge was earned and many more. Art projects included wood carving, sculpturing, basket making, leather working were some of the fun merit badges.

Some of our older boys participated in the E-Team (Extreme) high adventure program which among other events enjoyed rappelling and rock climbing. As for the food.... well, some complained and some didn't, which means the food met our expectations based on previous years. Judging on the amount of dirt on their faces (check out the video), and the fragrance that came home with them, I think they all had a great time. The total merit badges earned was 41 which allowed a few of the boys to advance in rank. Thanks again to all the adults that came to lend a helping hand throughout the week. Here are a few pictures from camp.

Bug Eating

Jarom Bennett's Eagle Project

Congratulations Jarom for finishing his Eagle service project. His project was to draw and then paint a huge mural of the world inside the public library at El Cerrito Middle School. This project was a major undertaking and required the help of many hands to complete. Next time you're at that library, head towards the back and admire his handy work. The most amazing part of this whole project is that he is only 13 yrs. old, and he has completed all the merit badges and rank advancements needed before he could start the project. He then had to arrange to get all the materials, secure donations, organize all the needed help and to supervise the labor to complete the project on time. This turned out to be another great Eagle project that has become a tradition of our unit.

Jacob Trainor's Eagle Project

Way to go Jake! It's been a great month for Jacob. He is not only scout of the month but he just completed his eagle scout service project today Saturday June 20th. Jake's project was to build 3 wood book carts that the El Cerrito library needed for their use. It took him several evenings to cut out all the individual pieces to be assembled, glued, nailed, and varnished. Today all the hard work was completed thanks to many helping hands.

Scout of the Month: Who is Jacob Trainor?

Jacob is very goal oriented. He started public school as a freshman in high school. He did fine but was not really happy with his grades. He decided that he was going to get straight A's and from then on he got all A's. He also decided in the spring of his sophomore year that he would like to graduate early and go to RCC. His plan was to get his AA done by his senior year and then go to BYU Idaho and graduate before he serves his mission. He will be receiving his AA this month and leaving for BYU I in Sept. He is right on Track to achieve this goal. He would like to become a surgeon and I have no doubt that he is capable of achieving this as well. He likes to be hang out with his friends. He works for Rick Piquet at his home and has learned many valuable skills like laying tile, landscaping, gardening and has developed some pretty cool muscles by carrying blocks around to build a retaining wall. Jake has many talents and skills but it is his obedience, willingness to serve, and genuine goodness that will get him where he wants to be in life.