Event Report: Swim Night and 4/19/10 Meeting

The Troop enjoyed a great swim night last Sunday.  The event was attended by over 25 boys with several adult leaders swimming and many parents watching.  A class on water rescues was run, showing the boys how to help a swimmer in trouble.  Later the boys broke into teams and competed in a relay race on foam boards.

The next night was a Troop meeting with drum practice before.  Nick led Andrew, Antonio, DJ, Joe, Matt W, Mitch, PK and Tim M.  With the Memorial Day Parade approaching, the practices are very important.  Drummers need to attend practices in order for the Corps to continue being a success.

During the meeting Mr. Kelley reviewed some important first aid skills in preparation for our May hike.  The boys practiced improvised splinting, building and carrying a makeshift stretcher and then using a backboard to transport an accident victim.

Handouts were distributed for the hike and for the Eagle Banquet.  Please be sure to get your tickets as soon as possible.  If you missed the sign-up for the May hike, be sure to talk to Mr. Kelley next week.