Scouting In The Hills

The Last Patch

2012-02-01T15:33:00.002-05:00

Finally, after 6 years of searching, I got the last Kawida patch I was looking for!

I'm done!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Skymont CoC

2012-01-28T23:24:00.002-05:00

Kawida Lodge had a strong representation at the Council of Chiefs meeting at Skymont Reservation in Tennessee today. The meeting went well and we all learned a lot. Skymont is a beautiful camp and the drive isn't bad at all. Conclave at Skymont is April 20 - 22.

Indian Winter

2012-01-15T14:25:00.010-05:00

Learning to drum correctly.

Tomahawk throwing.

Intense bead work in session.

Intense Rook playing in session too!

Our cooks texting each other for some strange reason?

Understanding about Ceremonies is fun.

A wonderful and peaceful snow to end the day.

Kawida Lodge's inaugural event, the 2012 Indian Winter was a tremendous success and sets a high standard for the rest of the year, which I'm sure our youth officers would agree,
"It Shall be Done"!

Vigil Candidates

2011-12-10T13:30:00.003-05:00

Mac and Hugh B. Hall, Jr. were called out as Vigil Honor Candidates last week at the Kawida Winter Banquet. Congratulations to the Hall family and Troop 12!

Past Concepts

2011-12-08T11:09:00.016-05:00

These are some ideas for Kawida items that were on the drawing board at one time, but didn't quite make it for some reason or another. Interesting.

Winter Banquet 2011

2011-12-03T23:26:00.002-05:00

The Trading Post was busy as usual.

Old friends and a new beginning.

Terrors of the Tomahaken!

The past Lodge Chiefs roasted the old Lodge Adviser a bit.

Swearing in of our 2012 Lodge Officers.

CAPitalize in 2012 will be our theme.

In the movie "Days of Thunder", car builder and crew chief Harry Hogg (played by Robert Duvall, one of my favorites) told about building cars in NASCAR and how legendary driver, "Buddy Breatherton could do things with my cars that no one else could do and you just automatically kind of love a guy like that!"

The Kawida Lodge Winter Banquet tonight was Alan Watts last major function as Lodge Adviser. After serving successfully for 5 years, he is moving his Scouting priorities to the Commissioner efforts for our Council.

When Alan first took over as Lodge Adviser, I told him that we had some really good youth members here in the mountains and that I needed his help, to take them to the next level.

Alan Watts mentored and led our youth to some amazing leadership positions and our Lodge, Section, Region, and National levels of the Order of the Arrow have benefited. What a tremendous legacy!

You just automatically kind of love a guy like that!

Thanks a lot Alan!

Conclave 2012

2011-11-07T10:15:00.000-05:00

April will be here, before you know it!

Winter Banquet Time

2011-11-01T12:48:00.001-05:00

December 3, 2011

Camp McKee

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2011 Fall Fellowship

2011-10-09T12:49:00.016-05:00

Getting set up for Fall Fellowship.

The pretty side of Kawida.

The geeky side of Kawida?

Leaves and morning dew on your tent can only mean fall time at McKee.

Up for a road trip to NOAC next summer?

Lodge Brother, George Vise tells us of the "old days" at McKee.

A different way of playing cards.

Our 2012 Kawida Lodge Officers!

Is this for looking or sleeping?

Kawida Fellow-shipping.

Kawida Beauty Sleeping.

Bluegrass music at it's best!

Taking a moment to be reverent.

Kawida Lodge has almost completed 59 years of Cheerful Service and the Fall Fellowship was a wonderful celebration of Arrowmen coming together for Brotherhood.

Fall Fellowship?

2011-09-16T08:49:00.005-05:00

Kawida Fall Fellowship

October 7-9, 2011

Camp McKee

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2011 Last Ordeal

2011-08-23T09:02:00.002-05:00

September 9-11, 2011

Camp McKee

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August Ordeal/Clay Shoot

2011-08-21T12:41:00.010-05:00

The new shower house is almost complete.

Alex takes the first "ceremonial shower"!?

All of the tents, cots, and mattresses came down in one day.

The Clay Shoot was a big success too!

Safety first and foremost.

A big Ordeal class turned out.

Troop 12 had a presence once again.

The new Elangomat, Ceremonialist, and Guide patch was first seen at this event.

The Kawida August Ordeal and Council Clay Shoot were 2 wonderful events that complimented each other. Let's do it again!

Happy Birthday Will

2011-07-23T00:00:00.001-05:00

Today is my son's 18th birthday. Officially an adult, in life and Scouting. It just seems like yesterday we were having Webelos meetings over at the Elementary School in the Art Room. Legendary Troop camp outs, O.A. events, Jamborees, NOACs, and who could forget the High Adventure trips.

I got back involved as a full time dedicated Scouting volunteer, because when I was a Webelos I didn't earn my Arrow of Light. All I ever wanted was for my son and his Scouting buddies to earn that and have a good Scouting experience.

Happy Birthday Will! You are the last of the Charter Members of Troop 12 to turn 18. I hope that you and all of the rest of the Indians had fun.

I sure did!

Sporting Clays Ordeal

2011-07-13T08:47:00.003-05:00

August 19 - 21, 2011 Camp McKee

It will be a "bang up time"!

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Lewis & Clark High Adventure

2011-07-09T12:59:00.020-05:00

Getting camp set up builds team work.

Tomahawk throwing.

Hand made tomahawk.

Dinner time.

Flint and steel fire starting.

Bow drill method.

Sausage Surprise in a dutch oven.

Learning about black smith work.

Indian choker making class.

Delicate bead work.

Black powder rifles.

Cook out at the Watts' house.

Visiting with an old friend, Cedric Geouge.

A little Blue Grass music.

These 9 young men had the time of their lives this week.

Back at Camp, it is never a good sign when the Weather Man has an umbrella.

Will received his "250 Nights of Camping Award" at the closing camp fire.

The Lewis & Clark High Adventure program at Camp McKee this year was absolutely awesome! High Adventure is a state of mind and we were all part of something special. A big "Thanks" to Anthony Kenny, the McKee High Adventure Director.

"Just like heaven, in 2011", at McKee Scout Reservation.

June Ordeal

2011-06-25T19:46:00.000-05:00

Checking in for the Kawida June Ordeal.

A lot of good service was performed today.

The new shower house is coming right along.

A. Watts was a big hit on the porch this afternoon.

Saturday's mad dash to the pizza line!

22 new members. Welcome to Kawida Lodge!

June Ordeal

2011-06-07T08:12:00.003-05:00

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See you there!

May Ordeal

2011-05-15T13:00:00.016-05:00

It all begins with a Call Out Ceremony.

Testing the new App for cheesy jobs?

The start of the new shower house.

All of the tents are up at McKee!

Who has got the ace?

A little blue grass music time.

Wow!

The Ceremonies are getting better and better.

Drum and Dumber?

May 2011 Ordeal Class.

Rook sharks!

Cracker Barrel mania time!

If you want to do something, you first have to "want to do it".

The new 2011 Kawida Lodge Officers were elected, as Alex Hill accepted the Section Chief position. Good luck, have a great year, and have some fun!

Ordeal Time

2011-04-19T08:03:00.001-05:00

May 13 - 15 at Camp McKee.

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2011 SR6 Conclave

2011-04-10T15:22:00.012-05:00

The 2011 SR6 Conclave was at Camp Crooked Creek this year and hosted by Talligewi Lodge.

Nathan jumps right in trading patches.

Who is this stranger at Conclave?

After the rain, the sun came back out and brought some critters.

We actually had a Ceremony Team to compete this year. It has been a long time.
Great job fellows!

Chatting with some "gold loopers" at the campfire.

Kawida was 1 of 4 lodges to earn this very nice award in 2011.

Kawida's own Alex Hill was elected Section Chief. Matt Brown from 111 got Vice Chief, and for a 3rd straight term, Aaron Shepherd from Kawida easily won Section Secretary. Awesome!

Winning the office of Section Chief is done with votes.

Getting dunked in the lake is done with love!
Congratulations Alex!!!!

2011 SR6 Conclave Threads

2011-04-09T23:42:00.026-05:00

Trading patches at Conclaves is fun, but the real enjoyment I receive are the smiles on our guy's faces!

Spring Threads

2011-03-27T11:26:00.005-05:00

2011 standard flap

2011 Spring Fellowship flap

Youth Fund Raiser flap

Adult Fund Raiser flap

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2011-03-07T08:28:00.001-05:00

March 25-27, 2011

Camp McKee

If enough people sign up, the weather will be good.

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New Year. New Threads.

2011-02-25T08:45:00.002-05:00

$92.99 !?!?!?!?

2011-02-20T15:34:00.004-05:00

One of the 2010 Don Combs flaps sold on eBay today for a staggering price of $92.99! Wow? It seems that 2 bidders got into a war and the price really soared up. My question is "Where were you 2 guys at, when I was selling them last year for the Lodge?"

I've got a few left if you lost that auction.

Royal Wedding

2011-02-14T11:44:00.003-05:00

I just received an email from Mark Knill, a Scout leader from England, who had dinner with us one evening during the 2007 World Jamboree. His Explorer group has been chosen to help seat people and hand out programs during the upcoming Royal Wedding. So look for Scouts in uniform, if you watch the wedding.

While attending the Jamboree, Prince William walked right in front of us during one of the shows. He spent the whole day visiting and even wore a necker. A true friend of Scouting!

Conclave Time

2011-02-11T08:39:00.002-05:00

April 8, 9, & 10 at Camp Crooked Creek.

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New Tents

2011-02-08T14:09:00.002-05:00

Troop 12 finally wore out the old original blue Coleman tents. 6 years was a pretty good run. 12 brand new Eureka Tetragon 8 four person tents are the new standard. Better have a seam sealing party in the near future. Happy camping!

Conclave Proofs

2011-01-28T15:04:00.003-05:00

Lodge Officer's Meeting

2011-01-01T18:42:00.003-05:00

The 2011 Kawida Lodge Officers and their Advisers didn't waste any time, in starting to plan out the year. A meeting was held today at Camp McKee to get things started right.
A very enthusiastic group of young men have big plans for this year!

New Southern Region Boatswain

2010-12-24T15:48:00.002-05:00

It is with pleasure that we are able to announce that Don Combs will now be serving as the Southern Region Sea Scout Boatswain. Don, who is from Ship 12 in Pikeville, Kentucky, is a Quartermaster Sea Scout who has also earned the Venturing Silver Award and is a recipient of the Hornaday Silver Award. He is currently attending Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky pursuing a Business Major. Don is just completing his term as the Southern Region OA Chief, so in addition to his personal Scouting background, he is also already familiar with our regional meetings and operations. Don is eager to encourage the growth of Sea Scouting in the Southern Region and is looking forward to working with the David and the rest of the Southern Region Venturing Officers Association. Don can be reached at the Boatswain's email srboatswain@srventuring-bsa.org

Please join me in welcoming Don to the Boatswain's position,

Barry Ekle,

Southern Region Sea Scout Commodore

Merry Christmas 2010

2010-12-23T16:44:00.002-05:00

It has been a wonderful year for the BSA!

Will Swingle Letter and Threads

2010-12-21T16:45:00.008-05:00

Thank you Will, for warming an old Scoutmaster's heart!

Lodge Brother, Sandy Roth

2010-12-11T22:32:00.000-05:00

Sanford “Sandy” Roth, 59, died Sat., December 11, 2010 at Hospice Care Center in Lexington. He was born in Brooklyn, New York the son of the late Rose Schwartz and Irving Roth.
Sandy worked in automotive plastics, most recently employed in executive management for Montaplast of North America in Frankfort, KY and formerly worked for International Plastics in Hungary from 1997 – 2001. He earned his Master’s Degree from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, AZ. He served as a volunteer with the German Red Cross and in the Coast Guard Auxiliary in New York. He was very active serving in the Boy Scouts of America for 50 plus years. He was an Assistant District Commissioner serving Anderson and Franklin Counties, a den leader, an Eagle Scout, and a recipient of the Honor of Vigil Call from Order of the Arrow. He also served as a firefighter with Station 1 of the Anderson County Fire District.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Gabriella “Gabi” Laszlo Roth; two children, Michael Adam Roth of Philadelphia, PA and Rachel Anne Roth of Lexington; and a granddaughter, Gracie Rose Roth.
Funeral Mass will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 120 Gatewood Ave., Lawrenceburg, KY with Fr. Chris Clay officiating. A committal service will follow in Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 am – 1 pm Tuesday at the church.
Memorials suggested to Boy Scouts of America, The Blue Grass Council, 3445 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40509.

Winter Banquet 2010

2010-12-04T22:21:00.001-05:00

Lunch at Kathy's Kitchen.

Lodge snow ball fight.

Don Combs' special award.

I got the surprise of the night, when Brett Connors showed up. Brett and I met at the NJ.
He is with the NRA and helped us with the Venturing shooting gallery.

Our 2011 Lodge Officers.

2010 has been a good year!

Just When You Thought Conclave Was Over?

2010-12-03T16:10:00.002-05:00

It is never over, until all of the Internet Surveys are in!

Section Leadership Seminar

2010-11-06T23:53:00.000-05:00

Kawida had a good group this year at Boxwell.

Rough draft of next year's Conclave patch.

Winter Banquet Time

2010-11-04T13:07:00.002-05:00

You know your are going.

You know you want the cool flap!

Click here to get the registration form and mail it in today.

See you there!

Cover of the Rolling Stone

2010-10-22T08:59:00.002-05:00

The Novemeber - December issue of "Scouting" magazine features an old crusty Scouter from the W.D. Boyce Council up in Illinois.

Mark Young and I became good friends at the Powder Horn Course in 2006. We also attended Sea Badge together in 2008. We always seem to find each other at NOAC's and Jamborees.

Glad to see an old friend still Scouting!

Every 100 Years,...

2010-10-17T15:52:00.000-05:00

Instead of stopping to eat at the DQ in Clay City,
we decided to try something special to celebrate!

Kentucky Centennial Jamboree

2010-10-16T21:41:00.001-05:00

I have been to the Kentucky Derby twice, several UK games,
but never have I felt the pride to be from Kentucky, as I felt from this event!

Fall Fellowship 2010

2010-10-03T12:30:00.017-05:00

Friday night kicks off with some Bluegrass music,

some Musical Chairs,

And of course a great Cracker Barrel.

Saturday began with some shooting.

Lodge Elections were close this year.

Our 2011 Kawida Officers!

Old Man nappers.

Juanita Hogg shot for the first time!

Even Ranger Ken shot and broke 5 out of 5.
NOT!!!!!!!!!

Harold Kenney received the International Scouter's Award.

After supper, we had a great Pow Wow.

Awesome dancing!

The "Tater Dance" is always fun.

And of course, CUP CHECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kawida Lodge has worked hard this year, but this weekend, we played even harder!

Court of Honor

2010-09-28T18:47:00.002-05:00

Troop and Crew 12 hadn't held a regular Court of Honor in a while, and with all of the new Scouts, it was a big one! Lots of Merit Badges, Rank Advancements, and Bronze Awards tonight.

Devin Porter, Eagle Ceremony

2010-09-19T16:25:00.003-05:00

Devin Porter was presented the Eagle Scout medal in an impressive Court of Honor, with a big crowd in attendance, at the First Presbyterian Church, Pikeville today. Devin is Troop 12's 11th Eagle Scout. 11 Eagles out of 77, over the 6 1/2 years is 14%. Devin also is a "Triple Crown of High Adventure" recipient. Do the math on that?

I've seen a few Eagle Scout cakes, and this one is by far, the best ever!

Cub Scouts Fall Family Camp Out

2010-09-18T14:40:00.008-05:00

Last Ordeal

2010-09-11T22:54:00.001-05:00

62 candidates worked hard at this Ordeal.

Well, most of them did.
(Marlene is one of the very few Professional Scouters
who have gone through their Ordeal in our Lodge and we are very proud of her!)

The McKee Vineyard is looking a little skimpy this year?

And of course it rained!

National Extraordinaire, Tom Hill, Professional Pie Surgeon.

Everything is for sale. How many do you want?

Kawida Lodge's Cracker Barrel is legendary.

Prestonsburg to Paintsville

2010-09-06T16:27:00.010-05:00

Pikeville to Prestonsburg

2010-09-05T21:14:00.000-05:00

Fish Trap to Pikeville

2010-09-04T22:15:00.001-05:00

Sporting Clays

2010-08-21T19:48:00.007-05:00

Venturing Skeet Shooting

2010-08-17T22:05:00.000-05:00

Special "Thanks" to Doug Ramey for hosting us tonight!

Fall Ordeal

2010-08-16T11:44:00.003-05:00

Sept. 10, 11, & 12, 2010 Camp McKee

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Sneak Peeks

2010-08-16T09:52:00.003-05:00

QBSA Recording

2010-08-09T14:54:00.000-05:00

Click here to hear the first ever recording,
written and performed by Will Goff,
that was played on QBSA during the Jamboree.

OA Section SR6 Jamboree Threads

2010-08-07T14:55:00.002-05:00

Day #15 2010 National Jamboree

2010-08-04T14:02:00.005-05:00

The BSA's 17th National Jamboree, celebrating the first 100 years of Scouting, is over. A lone buzzard circles above. It is all gone and quite.

What took us 4 days to build was torn down in less then 5 hours. All of the Scouts are on their way home. Most of the Staff is leaving today too.

I'll miss Fort A.P.Hill, but can't wait until 2013 and the next one in West Virginia at the Summit!

Sleepy time.

We met the Scouts from Shawnee Trails Council on the way home.

Hugh B.'s drivers side window got stuck.
Some plastic and a lot of duct tape does wonders!

Day #14 2010 National Jamboree

2010-08-03T13:53:00.007-05:00

Some Venturing Staff horsing around a bit.

Not the best of hats, but it works.

This picture is what trading patches is all about!

Day #13 2010 National Jamboree

2010-08-02T13:45:00.008-05:00

This dude from Wa-Hi-Nasa liked our OK Corral Shooting event.
After this 20th visit, I gave him a Staff patch.

Elizabeth and Barby stopped by for a visit.

So did Dru!!!!!!

This nice lady from the Aloha Council was the head cook at Sub Camp 6, where I stayed, and man, she could really cook!

Day #12 2010 National Jamboree

2010-08-01T13:33:00.009-05:00

Aaron Shepherd got to use a bicycle in his job for the "Jamboree Today" newspaper.

A bluegrass band stops by plays some songs.
(Alan Watts and crew in 2013 could do this!)

I finally got to meet Barry Goldman from New Jersey.
He made all of those plaques and name tags for us over the years.

Gerry Gevedon got to work shotguns up at Camp Thunder.

I got to go off base and eat pizza for my birthday!

Day #11 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-31T13:18:00.013-05:00

Pedro from "Boy's Life" magazine was a big hit.

Very nice Sea Scout knot board.

Scout radio station QBSA kept us entertained and informed.

The patch trading was fierce!

Don Combs takes a few shots at the OK Corral.

Amanda with some Scouts from The Kingdom of Bhutan.

They let in some strange visitors during the Jamboree?

The closing show was awesome!

Day #10 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-30T13:06:00.008-05:00

Reloading pellets was a necessary job.

Not sure which got the most attention? The Night Stalker gun or Kelly!

Pioneering is always popular at Jamborees.

Creative gateways are a big part of the Jamboree too.

Day #9 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-29T12:53:00.010-05:00

Paul Geouge is back working the Metal Working Merit Badge.

Our own blacksmith in Venturing did a lot of branding.

Working the firing line.
Photo by Tim Cummins.

Heavy rain set in for about an hour.

NESA hot air balloon.

Day #8 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-28T12:38:00.014-05:00

Big crowd for the opening show.

This is Will's 2nd National Jamboree and my 4th.

Got to water that Venturing Staff down, because we are so hot!

The flags came across the ground,...

...and from the sky!

Entertainers at the Venturing Palace Theater.

Hugh B. Hall, Jr. working the Sub Camp 18 grinder.

We had an awesome gateway,

Great leaders,

and Happy Campers!

Day #7 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-27T12:27:00.008-05:00

Craig Murray from CA watches over our town.

Taking a header into the sand is tough!

Old friends from past events meet at the Jamboree.

Shooting at the Venturing OK Corral Speed Shoot exhibit.

Day #6 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-26T12:17:00.008-05:00

Putting the final touches on our shooting range.

What got the most paint? The sign or the Staff?!

Shelby Jett makes Jim Shannon from VA get the giggles!

Mike Warman hard at it at the Trading Post.

Day #5 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-25T12:10:00.007-05:00

We finally got the tin hung for the mine and it looks good.

Really starting to look like a real town now.

Friends hanging outside the Palace Theater.

Our gateway was very eye catching.

Day #4 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-24T12:04:00.006-05:00

We had to take the NRA Range Safety Officer 8 hour course.

Jim Wilke from Texas, working on the roof.

Getting the horses to stay calm and in the corral was tough.

Day #3 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-23T23:59:00.005-05:00

Venturing President, Jen Lowe paints the water tower.

The Chuck Wagon is set up and ready to cook.

Day #2 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-22T23:54:00.000-05:00

Measure twice, cut once.

Everyone works hard, despite the hot weather.

Day #1 2010 National Jamboree

2010-07-21T23:48:00.006-05:00

Back in a GP Medium at Fort A.P. Hill.

We go to work building our Venturing Western Town.

The Staff Line to to go dinner.

Surprise Lunch Guests

2010-07-20T11:45:00.004-05:00

Stopped to have lunch in WV and bumped into Mike and Shelby, and also Dan and Dru.
Everyone is going to the Jamboree today!

Venturing Staff

2010-07-20T09:40:00.001-05:00

Heading out today to Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia for the last National Jamboree there. I was there for the first one in 1981. In a way, I hate to see in leave from "The Hill", but I am sure that the new location in West Virginia will be awesome.

Pictures, stories, and patches, when I get back.

No More Tomahawks?

2010-07-14T09:00:00.011-05:00

The BSA recently came out with a new policy regarding Native American References on BSA products.

This one item caught my attention: "Associating a spear, a hatchet, or a bow and arrow, (even the word 'arrow') with Native American imagery is not acceptable."

Does that mean we have to remove the tomahawk from the Kawida flap?

What about our name Order of the Arrow?

I'm sure the special three-person panel with the BSA Licensing will have to make some decisions.

July Ordeal

2010-07-10T22:26:00.000-05:00

Inventorying, moving, and storing equipment for the Jamboree Troop.

The Kawida 2010 Jamboree flap with glow in the dark thread. Cool!

Water Carnival

2010-07-09T22:11:00.000-05:00

The Pikeville Faithful anxiously await the start of the Water Carnival.

Mac and Will blistered the "In & Out Canoe Race".

Garland, aka "Kilt Man", took one for the Troop!

Finally, after 6 years, Troop 12 was #1. Great job guys!! YEAH!!!!!!!

Harley cutting up after supper.

The "Great Ooga Booga" at the closing campfire.

100 years of Scouting. 50 years of McKee. What a wonderful time and place to be.

Being Prepared

2010-07-08T21:06:00.000-05:00

A thorough and long Lost Bather Drill worried us all, but in the end, all was well.

Practice makes perfect and we do it well.

Climbing at the Gorge

2010-07-07T20:59:00.000-05:00

Up before the sun and into the lake. A Troop 12 tradition.

Will is looking for the best way up.

Mac, stretching every muscle to go to the top.

Climbing and Miguel's Pizza is the Gorge thing to do!

No foil packs at Camp. DQ in Clay City. Another Troop 12 tradition.

Big Group/Fun Times

2010-07-06T20:50:00.000-05:00

This is a record number for Troop 12 at McKee!

Lewie earned his Brotherhood. Congratulations!

Scoutmaster Merit Badge

2010-07-05T20:45:00.000-05:00

Hugh B. was a regular "Snooze Hound".

Jearl and Charlie do a double nap.

Garland resting his eyes and sunning his feet.

Bob just couldn't make it to his bunk?

First Day

2010-07-04T20:41:00.000-05:00

Swim tests at the Water Front.

All in uniform and ready for dinner.

Summer Camp

2010-07-02T15:06:00.005-05:00

You read about it in the paper;

we have dreamed about it for a year.

Now it is time for Troop 12 to go to McKee on Sunday!

eBay 101

2010-06-29T07:21:00.002-05:00

I recently purchased a "set" of our Section SR 6 Conclave items on eBay for $51.01. I didn’t need any of the items, but it was just too good of a deal to pass up.

I sold them on eBay as individuals items. Instead of 1 auction with 7 different items, I sold them in 7 separate individual sales.

The sale ended. All 7 of the items sold.

Total: $188.03 total!

The Ceremonies Staff patch alone sold for $71.00. Now to make things even better, I had an extra one, and sold it as a "Second Chance Offer" to the next highest bidder for $70.00.

I’m not keeping any of the money though. All $258.03 will go to Kawida Lodge.

The lesson here is to not sell stuff in a "set".

Ever wonder how all of the big time dealers make their money? They buy large bulk sales and then piece it out. Not a bad business.

Trail Hiker Values

2010-06-25T14:14:00.002-05:00

This Kawida Lodge "Trail Hiker" patch sold today on eBay for $205. It is in poor condition and the red border is gone.

This used "Trail Hiker" recently sold for $285. It has been sewn and washed, but in much better condition than the above.

Which do you think is the better value?

How much is a crisp mint one worth?

Devin Porter, Eagle Scout

2010-06-22T19:40:00.000-05:00

The Lonesome Pine District conducted an Eagle Scout Board of Review tonight at the First Presbyterian Church in Pikeville, KY. Glen Felty, Mike Shepherd, Jearl Stiltner, and I had the opportunity to question and review Life Scout, Devin Porter.

He passed with flying colors! Devin is also a Triple Crown of High Adventure winner, as he has attended Philmont, Sea Base, and Northern Tier.

Devin Porter is the final Webelos Scout from my old Den 4 days in Pack 12, to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. It just seems like yesterday, that we were meeting in the Art room over at the Elementary School.

Congratulations and a big Scout Salute to Devin!

National Jamboree Set

2010-06-21T10:23:00.002-05:00

The new Blue Grass Council-Kawida Lodge 2010 National Jamboree set was for sale over the weekend at the Ordeal. This is an extremely nice set that should trade well this summer at Fort A.P. Hill.

Ordeal in June

2010-06-08T09:40:00.001-05:00

June 18-19, 2010 Camp McKee

See you there!

Tripp & Chelsea Watts Wedding

2010-06-05T19:45:00.000-05:00

Tripp Watts and Chelsea Hogg "tied the knot" today.

Another wedding patch to add to the collection!

Red Sash

2010-05-25T13:41:00.002-05:00

Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca handed out these special 2010 red sashes today at the National Planning Meeting to all of the National O.A. Committee members. Around 75 or so were made and special numbered. #1 went to Chairman, Ray Capp. #51, as seen, went to our own, Don Combs.

Sweet!

May Ordeal

2010-05-23T15:31:00.005-05:00

Unloading tents is an "intense" job!

Setting them up is a little tricky too.

Cameron, Kenton, Manvir, and Taylor are Troop 12's newest O.A. members and they, along with their fellow Brothers, did a great job at setting up all of the tents this weekend for their Ordeal.

Prom

2010-05-07T20:02:00.000-05:00

All Eagle Scouts.
All Vigil Honor Members.
All dressed up for Prom!

National O.A. Items

2010-05-06T09:58:00.002-05:00

Check out the Trading Post here!

Before & After

2010-04-29T15:30:00.003-05:00

Spring Ordeal Time

2010-04-23T12:08:00.003-05:00

Click here to download and print the registration form!

See you there!

Conclave Threads & Things

2010-04-21T14:47:00.022-05:00

2010 SR 6 Conclave

2010-04-18T19:41:00.000-05:00

Kawida had about 60 members attend this year at Boxwell Scout Reservation.

Friday night "Pig Out" at the local Cherokee Steak House.

Patch trading is always popular at Conclave.

Breakfast with a SR 6 Newsletter.

The Indians danced and danced.

Others, just sang the blues.

A few Kawida members, dressed and ready for supper.

Kawida finished 3rd out of 10 Lodges this year. YEAH!!!!

Thank you to our old Section Officers.

Good luck to our 2010-2011 Section Officers.

Doug Ramey, Silver Beaver

2010-04-10T22:23:00.002-05:00

Doug Ramey was presented the Silver Beaver Award tonight at the Council Banquet held at the Boone Tavern in Berea, KY.

Congratulations Doug!

You truly represent all that a Silver Beaver stands for.

Vigil Plank(s)

2010-04-09T16:02:00.003-05:00

Now if we can just fill this one up?

Spring Fellowship 2010

2010-03-28T12:24:00.001-05:00

Spring Fellowship Flap.

New standard issue Kawida flap.

Possible end of an era.

Having fun.

4 new Vigil Honor members.

Tom Hill also received his Wood Badge beads!

US Navel Academy

2010-03-18T15:20:00.003-05:00

I just received word that Congressman Hal Rogers' office called today to announce that Eagle Scout, Viet Pham from Troop 12 in Pikeville, KY has been accepted to the U.S. Navel Academy.

WOW!

Congratulations Viet!!

SR Chief Flap

2010-03-12T16:07:00.001-05:00

Don stopped in today, on his way home for Spring Break.

Nice flap!