Updates and... Umbrellas?

[Sorry, no witty aliteration this time. I know, you're so bummed.]

Another good meeting was had last Monday (the 10th). The following items were discussed:

- Taylor and the Bordeauxs attended The University of Scouting event, which was reportedly a very neat experience where scouts gleaned valuable information and training in all things Venture. From this event, Taylor was inspired to spearhead efforts to organize a crew SUPER-ACTIVITY; more info on this can be found on the "Super-Activity" tab. :-)

- Our Venture Olympics are upon us!! Scheduled for Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day), the location of this awesome event is yet to be determined (more to come soon, so watch this space!!)
Y'all need to continue voting - there is one week left on our activity poll, and I have received 8 responses at the time of this post. If an activity you would like to do is not included in the options, PLEASE WRITE YOUR ACTIVITY AS A COMMENT ON THIS POST. So far, we have one "other" vote for Basketball, another excellent possibility. In short, keep an eye on the blog - final details on our day at the Olympics will be coming soon!!

- I am aware of the last-minute nature of this announcement, but nonetheless, I will inform you that the Boy Scout troop (668) is going on a La Jolla Cove Kayaking Trip. What's more, it's $35/person and is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday May 15th. Fantastic, right?! If you can go, contact Mike Barnes - get his info from Jim Bordeaux if you find yourself lacking it :-).

- There's a wonderful summer camp held at Fiesta Island down in San Diego, and you all should go! The deadline for this event is July 10th, so contact Jim Bordeaux expediently. (I am under the impression that this camp is called "Salty Rat", but I'm hoping I misheard, so don't quote me ;)

- Taylor and Earl have some animals (a pig and a turkey, I believe) that they will be showing this summer at the San Diego County Fair!! Let's go support our fellow crewmates, and maybe go on a couple of rides while we're at it. Earl and Taylor will be there from the last week of June through July 4th (Independence Day). More information to come on this, so come to the meeting and watch for updates here.

- Earl's Eagle Ceremony is THIS SUNDAY, May 16th, from 4-6pm at Light and Life church (contact Mr. B for directions). Acheiving Eagle is the highest rank in Boy Scouting, so this is kind of a big deal. ;) Go congratulate Earl (and maybe be in the Color Guard if you talk to Mr. B) and then celebrate with him at the after-party at the Bordeauxs'!!

- Lastly, we talked for a bit about emergency preparedness - you can never be too prepared, after all! The long and short of it is: keep a pair of shoes by your bed (you'll want them if there is an earthquake/fire/tornado/volcano eruption/alien invasion [just kidding] in the middle of the night); know how to turn your gas and water off; have emergency supplies close to the house, not inside; if you can access it, use all of that water in your water heater; and remember in the event of an earthquake to lay next to - not under - tables, beds, etc. This stuff could save your life, so keep it in mind, and be smart.
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Well, that's all this windbag has to say. Have a great weekend, and happy venturing!