By Ian Lee on 9/19/2006

Today, the Den #2 Webelos visited a Habitat for Humanity construction site in order to complete some of their Engineer Activity Pin achievements. Mr. Watts described the process involved in planning and constructing a home and Mr. Baxter taught us about electrical circuits and power generation. And I think the lesson that the Scouts will remember the most is "Don't eat the dirt!".

In a future meeting we will be building a catapult to complete the pin. I can't wait for that! Who wants to be tossed over the castle wall first?

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By Ian Lee on 9/16/2006

This weekend we had our annual Cub & Partner campout at Camp Arrowhead.  The weather was perfect and so was the event.  The day was spent having fun while completing some achievement requirements and the night was spent singing songs, watching skits and just relaxing around the fire.  The boys had a good time playing flashlight capture-the-flag and looking for "shooting stars".  I don't think we could have planned a better weekend.  Thanks to everyone involved in making this a success!!!

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By Ian Lee on 9/14/2006

Today we held our Aviation Pack Meeting at the Staggerwing Museum in Tullahoma.  We had a very educational tour of the facility and learned everything and more about Beechcraft Staggerwing airplanes and others.  The recent expansions to the museum have greatly increased the size of the museum and the number of planes on display.  Thanks a million to the fine folks at the museum who hosted us.

At the meeting, we also held our Bobcat badge promotion ceremony.  Congratuations to all the Scouts who advanced!

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By Ian Lee on 9/9/2006

Today some of the 2nd year Webelos went on an overnight camping trip with Boy Scout Troop 402.  The Scouts were given some valuable lessons in first aid from the older Boy Scouts and all the Webelos that attended completed their Forrestry Activity Pin requirements.  The Troop's leader, Tom Gillard, took the Webelos for a nature hike and helped us identify many trees and plants.

For dinner we enjoyed hamburgers and corn-on-the-cob "a-la-foil" and was treated to a wonderful dutch-oven peach cobbler. 

Troop 402 set a shining example of how to be a good host.  Thank you for a great time!

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By Ian Lee on 9/5/2006

Today, the Den #2 Webelos took a trip to Kenneth Swan's Rock Museum in Normandy to complete their Geologist Activity Pin requirements. Mr. Swan is a life-long "rock hound" and has a rather large personal museum in his home that he was gracious to give us a tour of. He has a wonderful collection of all sorts of rocks, but his prized possessions are his TN Paint Rock (in the photo above). He has won many prizes for this collection. Mr. Swan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to geology and rocks and is eager to share it. We also toured his shop where he cuts and polishes most of his stones.

Many thanks go to Mr. Swan!!! Everyone had a great time!

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