Boy Scout / Venturing Roundtable January 14, 2009 : planned agenda [1] Klondike Derby update and Q&A by Luke Southard (Klondike SPL) and other youth leaders [2] Part three of “websites useful for Scouting” by Rob Kelly.
We will revisit Gmap Pedometer and see how tracks can be created and
moved to Delorme's TOPO USA software using the Cuyahoga Valley "Long
Loop" as an example
[3] Examination of Clear Creek State Forest in PA as camping / backpacking / Polar Bear campout venue [1] Holiday Party with BYO snacks/cookies - good time had by all; new Council Executive Barry Norris was a surprise guest. [2] Part two of “websites useful for Scouting” by Rob Kelly. Sites we looked at were: Nice site for barbecue recipes and everything barbecue Top 10 sites relating to cub scouting USGS site - can get free PDF's of 7.5 minute quadrangle maps as well as things to buy Map Locator page at USGS to drill down on quadrangle you want Rob mentioned a number of sites that are useful for lightweight backpacking tips and gear: [3] Discussion of Oil Creek State Park as unit backpacking venue - suitable for variable length itineraries for more and less experienced groups [1] Introduction of the new Glacier Ridge District website by WebMaster Craig Castelaz. [2] Part one of “websites useful for Scouting” by Rob Kelly. Sites we looked at were: MeritBadge.org - everything about advancement in scouting US Scouting Project - everything about everything scouting - massive site; stay awhile Very nice site for dutch oven cooking information and recipes Sargeant Rock's Hiking HQ page - lots on backpacking and hiking, discussion threads Rosegarden's pioneering and other scouting resources Animated Knots for the manually challenged Northeast Ohio Backpacking Club for trip reports and GPS track files to download |
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