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| History of Troop 1212 |
1984-5
The years 1984-1985 was spent building a solid foundation in Scout skills and learning to work together. The second year began to show the results of that solid foundation
when we participated in our first Camporsee at Mataguay Scout Reservation in April 1985 and took 3rd place for the Baden-Powell Award (for overall patrol competition and
campsite inspection). Ours cooking expertise was beginning to show with two of our Scouts winning 1st place for theirs one-pot meal.
1986
Looking back over 1986, we can see a steady stream of accomplishments, in particulars, leadership growth in ours Scouts. The years 1986 was highlighted with a 4 a.m.
glimpse of Haley's Comet at the Vallecito campground. If you missed it, it will retum in the year 2061. Congratulations to those seven Scouts who earned the once-In-a-lifetime
Haley's Comet Patch.
Ours cooking skills were in full bloom in 1986 when our Scouts went to the Coastal Mountain Camporee held at Camp Pendleton in May. They retumed with three cooking
awards and 1st Place for Scout Spirit in the Cooking Corral for ALL Troop 1212 Scouts!
That year we continued with several more outstanding accomplishments. Jacob Yates and Paul Kreul became ours Troop's first Eagle Scouts. Seven Scouts cycled 257.3 miles
from Santa Barbara to Mira Mesa. Troop 1212 marched oft with the 4th of July Parade's " Best Community Group" trophy
Troop 1212's accomplishments in 1986 reached a climax at the Fall Camporee held at Mataguay Scout Reservation. The 19 Scouts who attended walked oft with 8 of the 20
awards presented, including cooking awards and 1st Place Overall for campsite and patrol competition!
1987
We reached a milestone in August 1987-1st Place at the 9th International Camporee held in Tecate, Mexico. Probably the most memorable experience was the fellowship that
took place as our Scouts traded their patches, berets, ball caps, neckerchiefs, tabs, etc. with the Mexican and Japanese Scouts. December's Court of Honor included a "toast /
roast" for Noah Yates in honor of his retirement as Scoutmaster.
1988
Scoutmaster Erik Gregory started off the year 1988 with a weekend in the San Gabriel Mountains in over 3 feet of snow. That June brought us our Troop's third Eagle Scout,
Mike Byrne. Before school started, the cyclists hopped on their bikes in Ventura and rode 210 miles south to Mira Mesa in 4 days.
Troop 1212 sets a standard wherever they go and the Fall Camporee at Mataguay Scout Reservation in Cetober 1988 was no exception. The Troop walked oft with 1st and 3rd
place in patrol competition and 2nd place for campsite inspection! All 12 Scouts who competed in the Cooking Corral won a 1st or 2nd Place!
December's Court of Honor was a salute to "retiring" Scoutmaster Enk Gregory (it's not that the Troop wore him out in I year...he was transferred to Washington, D.C.). Mr.
Gregory, wth a smile as big as the Cheshire Cat, turned over the honorable position of Scoutmaster to Mr. Jim Peterson.
1989
On his first outing to Palm Canyon in January 1989, Mr. Peterson quickly learned the inherited "pleasures" that go along with being Scoutmaster - Hauling the trailer as well as
20 lashing poles. What did they lash together? Goal posts for a field goal contest!
In March, several Scouts attended a weeklong Junior Leadership Training at Mataguay Scout Reservation. The camp selected one outstanding Scout they considered "First
Class" in his leadership skills - Scott Coonce won that prestigious award!
By mid-1989, our Troop had four more Eagle Scouts: Bob La Grone, Rob Van Noy, Matt Segars, and Alex Yates. Several Scouts were working on many of these service
projects in order to reach their goal of 50 hours of service (And earn a plaque).
Mr. Peterson and Mr. Brown took 14 Scouts to Lake Arrowhead's Big Horn Summer Camp. They earned the Arrowhead Honor Unit Award, Spirit Stave Award, and a total of 58
merit badges. Eleven Scouts earned the Big Horn Cowboy Award, and Mike Brown and John Peterson earned the Everett Vinzant Honorary Camper Award.
1990
June is supposed to be a sunny month, or so the Troop thought when they planned a backpack outing in the mountains. But you'll never convince those who attended - they
were caught in the heaviest downpour we'd seen in a long time!
Although Mr. Peterson was "drenched" at June's outing, it was his "drenching" from his work load and commitment to his younger son's Cub Scouts that resulted In Jim's
retirement as Scoutmaster. Mr. Yates volunteered as Scoutmaster on a temporary basis (6 months) until a new Scoutmaster could be trained.
Indian Camp - where you dress, eat and live like Indians did 100 years ago - was offered for the final time in June. DavId Carleno, Bill Grazier, Roger Turner, and Tony Balesteri
eagerly attended to have this unique, once4n-aiifetime experience. Unfortunately, their camp was cut short in mid-week by a terrible brush fire in the back country, and they had
to be evacuated irnmediately. Luckily, little structural damage was done to Mataguay Scout Reservation, and the Scouts were able to retrieve many of their belongings.
Later in August, Mr. Peterson and Mr. Brown 'oumeyed up the winding dirt road to Lost Valley Surnmer Camp with Tony Balesteri, Mike Brown, John Peterson, Arthur Brown,
Jimmy Vincent, and Bill Grazier. These six Scouts brought back the Honor Troop award, 2 Polar Bear awards, 7 Mile Swim awards, 2 Tenderfoot Run awards, and a total of 19
merit badges!
Mike Brown, Jr. (Mr. Mike to all of us now) became Troop 1212's eighth Eagle Scout In November. Congratulations!
The December 1990 Court of Honor was a special night for 2 reasons: the debut of the "Mamas and Papas" singing group and Mr. Yates' second retirement. The singers were:
Gayle and Orville Coonce, Roy and Marian McDaniel, Debbie and Mike Vincent, Sylvia Byrne, Nancy Yates, and Mark Segars. It took us back to the 50's as we watched the
"girls" twirl in their poodle skirts, and the "boys" looking "cool" In their lettermen jackets and revving their (scooter) engines! Mr. Yates installed Mr. Mike Vincent as Scoutmaster.
1991
In March 1991, we planned a campout at William Heise. This was the year our skill- building campout became a SNOW CAM POUT!
The Scout Fair was a fun-filled one as our Troop showed off their abilities by building catapults and letting other Scouts bombard on another with water balloons and tennis
balls. What a "big splash" it was! This was yet another great year yet for Troop 1212.
Four more Scouts advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout: John Peterson, Bill Grazier, Ryan McDaniel, and Scott Coonce.
August 1991 took Troop 1212 back through the dusty roads of the Lost Valley Summer Camp. Seventeen Scouts earned about 70 merit badges. Many fulfilled requirements
that enabled them to attend canoe trips in the fall. John Peterson was on staff at the Commissary; we just had to watch out for his driving.
Mid-1991 was the year that the Troop inherited the Lean, Green Pick-up Machine (a.k.a. huge green truck). Mr. Carver was the captain of the machine. With the support of all
the parents, we decided the pick-up machine was not needed. Everyone joined in the transport of our Troop's camping equipment to events with a great measure of "Scouting
spirit."
1992
Later in March 1992, the Troop went swishing down the slopes at Snow Valley. Everyone had a wet and cold, but wild and wonderful time. The only casualty was Sean Carver
who managed to break a leg. His famous last words were, "I'll never go on a campout again without Bill Grazier." (Some sort of good-luck Scout?!)
The Spring Camporee in April 1992 was great success with 18 Scouts and 5 Webelos participating. This group brought home 1st and 2nd place First Aid awards and a 2nd
place award for carnpsite. They also built a superb gateway.
By June, two more Scouts had earned their Eagle rank: David Carieno and Tony Balesteri. Congratulations!
Summer camp at Camp Kern was the highlight of July with 16 Scouts and 4 adult leaders having a great time. Making the trip in two days, they spent July 4th in Fresno watching
the fireworks and reported to camp on Sunday. Each Scout earned at least one merit badge and earned other patches such as Outpost Camper, Rainbow Trail, Water Dog,
etc. The boys created and installed a new 25 foot flagpole and built a trail to one of the upper tent platforms as service projects.
In December, we decided to start refurbishing the Troop trailer. The Scouts had a work day and dismantled the trailer down to the frame. A truck bed was donated; the adults
spent many hours on the frame to make it fit (including extending the length of the axle). The bed was mounted, ready for installation of the shell framework (the sides and top
were now sheet metal). There was finally room to load all four patrol boxes, tables, and equipment boxes!
1993
Our outings got offto a slow start In January 1993 with rain once again stopping us. The Cougar Canyon backpack was canceled because the road and the campsites were
washed out. We faithfully embarked on outings during the following two months, only to pack-up and return after only one night's camping due to rain. All of our equipment was
soaked, and we had more food than we knew what to do with (and Scouts who were patiently and persistently trying to get their cooking requirements signed off). We decided
to meet at the Mira Mesa Recreation Center on a non-rainy Sunday to dry out all the equipment and cook.
In March, Dan Deno became Troop 1212's 15th Eagle Scout.
That year, a new tradition was begun - the Fourth of July fund-raiser. Selling flags and light-rope necklaces turned out to be a tradition worth keeping.
That July, 24 Scouts and 5 adults went to summer camp at Circle X at Big Horn. Our Scouts earned the Scout Spirit award the first day and kept it all week looking sharp by
wearing Troop 1212 Class B T-shirts and hats!
The saga of the trailer refurbishing continued; the end was finally in sight. It looked nothing like the original (was anything original still left on it?), but held enough for four
patrols and pulled "like a dream."
In December, we welcomed Mr. Yates back into the fold as Scoutmaster, letting Mike Vincent have a well - deserved rest as his son prepared for Eagle.
1994
January 1994 signaled the start of a very busy year. One dad looking at his calendar could find only 12 free weekends (most weekends being full of Scouting). The first six
months of the year had dual outings as our boys prepared for the Philmont High Adventure Trek and/or Emerald Bay summer camp. We gained another Eagle Scout-
congratulations to Steve Gaither.
Webelos Day was a great success with more than 100 Cub Scouts in attendance. Mr. Barga bus continued his excellent fund-raising track record by selling hot dogs, chips and
cold drinks. What a salesman!
During February there were a large number of crossovers, resulting in a Troop membership of 43 Scouts.
Spring Camporee was held in April at Lake 0' Neil with a great turn - out of 27 Scouts and 10 adults. Our gateway stood out over the entire site, as did our Troop. Of the 10
activities, our Troop earned 1st place in all but one and earned 100% on Camp inspection. Just to show how well founded our young men were, the Troop also participated in
(and won!) the Softball Championship. As always, Mr. Kubow led our Troop in a very Impressive church service. This is seldom mentioned but very important in all our outings.
In May, four leaders - Mike Vincent, Tom Kubow, Rich Fridell and Brian Ruark- completed the training portion of their Woodbadge. All that remained was completion of their
Woodbadge tickets.
After everyone had a great time sailing, launching rockets and kite flying at Fiesta Island, we had an awesome June Court of Honor with more than 700 presentations.
July's big outing was Emerald Bay summer camp on Catalina Island with the world's biggest swimming pool (the Pacific Ocean) available for all sorts of water sports. Morse than
20 Scouts ea med merit badges. The Scouts along with five Scouters had fun in the wars canoes.
Ours big fund-raiser was selling flags, candy and light ropes on the 4th of July - making a record breaking profit of over $2,000!
August marked a "first" for Troop 1212 - a group of our Scouts and Scouters went on a Philmont High Adventure Trek. They backpacked 6 days and 5 nights on the trail,
partaking In a variety of activities at the end of each day's trail. Although it was rainy, the Scouts kept up their spirits and helped Kristopher Kubow celebrate his ] birthday on
the trail.
In October, Troop 1212 staffed and ran an outstanding Fall Camporee. We took 1st place In the Gateway competition. Three of our four patrols placed in the overall top four in
the other competitions. In the cooking competition Brandon Shroyer and Andy Lechner took i" Place in one-pot meals; Kristopher Kubow and Danny Vincent took 2nd place for
one-pot meals; and Tim Lochmann and Scott Ruark took 1st place in desserts.
1995
We started off another active year in January 1995 with skiing, a PLC outing to Magic Mountain, and participation in a one - day orienteering competition at Palm Desert. In
March, Arthur Brown became our 17th Eagle Scout! Congratulations!
That month, the Steve Carieno Scholarship Fund was created.
During March and April we started gearing up for our May backpacking trip in Havasu Canyon. Eight Scouts and Scouters backpacked into the "Land of the BlueGreen Water"
and got to experience not only fantastic scenery, but also heavy backpacks and a lot of river crossing! They spent three full days hiking, climbing down cliffs, exploring mines,
swimming through waterfalls, and jumping oft rocks into coooold water! Several Scouts took time out to work with Jacob Yates on the Geology merit badge.
Once again, our Troop was very busy with 22 Scouts and 5 adults making the joumey to Camp Whitsett Summer Camp in July. Those attending enjoyed white-water ratting on
the Kern River - the water level was the highest it had been in 10 years. The highlight was the sunrise seen from the top of Sentinel Peak. Our Troop eamed one 1 st place and
several 2nd place awards in the Aquacade, thus taking 1st overall, and along with Troop 231, we earned the Spirit Award.
James Vincent became our 18th Eagle Scout. Congratulations!
Our Troop proved itself when confronted with a major emergency in October-Phillip Reyman's accident during the Desert Moonlight Ride. Our Scouts' response was
commended by the emergency personnel and by our Troop adults.
The final outing of the year was a big one - the Colorado River Trip. The river was warm, the air was clear, and everyone had a great time with water fights, etc. Some brave
Scouts and Scouters dove from the infamous tower while others were content to just watch. Jerkwater Co. catered an awesome dinner Saturday night.
1996
The year 1996 began with Troop JLT at Camp Balboa. At the end of the day, everyone went to the Reuben H. Fleet show. Later than month, 11 Scouts traveled to Palm Desert
to participate in the Orienteering Challenge. You could see several people running up the sides of the hills trying to be the first to get their papers punched. Ahdy Lechner, Nick
Yates, and Kristopher Kubow came in with the 2nd best time of all the groups there!
At our annual Webelos Day over 100 Webelos Scouts were in attendance, and long lines were formed at the monkey bridge, tower and catapult.
In February, the Troop traveled to Vallecito to make some cane traps and do some hiking. Unfortunately, on Saturday our cars couldn't travel to our frist - choice hike. Instead,
we traveled to Little Blair Valley and hiked to the top to see the house that Marshall South and his family had lived in. The next morning, Joshua Dupre, Sean Carver, and Tim
Lochmanne all discovered kangaroo rats in their cane traps.
What most of us will remember about Potrero in March was Brrrrr! Cold! Windy! But the Scouts and Scouters hung in there making animal tracks, and practicing their lashings
and other Scout skills. After the campfire, Mr. Yates made his telescope available so everyone could see the comet.
April brought us to the Spring Camporee.... And boy did Troop 1212 look sharp! Mr. Yates called it the winning of the "Triple Crown!" Our Troop walked away with the is' place
Gateway award, 1st place Campsite award, and 1st place in the Events category (Law & Order patrol). Several Scouts competed in the Cooking Corral; the team of Shea
Morrison and Tom Wills earned the Best Taste award, while the team of Phillip Reyman and Anton Quilala earned the Best Presentation award. Well done, Scouts!
At the beginning of May, 22 Scouts and 12 adults spent a beautiful weekend at Crestline in the Palomar Mountains working on their Scout skills and sharing their hobbles. This
was a first campout for many of our new Scouts, and they kept busy earning their Fireman Chit. Knot-tying competition was held on Sunday morning and Andy Lechner won top
honors.
For the first time, we had 45 family and friends attend a Padres game. We not only had Troop 1212's name up on the scoreboard, but we had to wait until the 12th inning
before the Padres hit a home run to win the game.
James Vincent and Marvin Bernardo both received a scholarship from the Steve Carieno Scholarship Fund. Well deserved Scouts!
We had a great turn - out on Memorial Day Weekend to place flags on the veterans' gravesites at Ft. Rosecrans. Over 24 Scouts and 33 family members from our Troop
participated; it was an impressive sight to see when we were done!
In June, we had two Scouts - Nick Yates and Kristopher Kubow - and three Scoutser - Mr. Bill Grazier, Mr. Kubow, and Mr. Yates - cycle down the coast from San Francisco to
the Mexican border-all 681 miles of it in just 12 days. The first two days they stayed at hostels in San Francisco and the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The rest of the days they
camped along the beaches, except at San Pedro where they stayed at another hostel. It was a good thing they stayed at a hostel that night as I don't think they would have had
the energy to set up camp affer the longest day-long ride of the trip.... 85 miles!
Our Scouts dressed up as clowns for the 4th of July parade and once again brought home a trophy-Best Comic Group. And they were just being thersselves "clowning around!"
Our 4th of July fund-raiser continued to help the Scouts earn money for their camperships.
A first for Troop 1212 was camping at the Naval Amphibious Submarine Base in July. There was lots of good food in the Base mess hall, time in the gym playing basketball and
racquetball or boxing and tours of the submarine U.S.S. Salt Lake City and the submarine tender U.S.S McKee (a mini-city complete with gift shop and barber shop). Two weeks
later, 32 Scouts traveled to the Silver Strand State Beach to use the canoes and kayaks and just swim in the ocean. We didn't think it could get much better than this.
In August, 35 Scouts and 6 adults bounced their way through the 11-mile dusty road to Lost Valley Summer Camp, where things got off to a hurried start. Scouts immediately
took their swim tests and together, took a tour of the Irvine camp area. Then it was a busy week of merit badge classes, a Troop swim, a star-watching expedition, a horseback
ride to dinner, the mile swim, Troop boating, and awesome campfires. Friday night's entertainment was especially impressive with a flag ceremony performed on horseback by
camp staff. Kristopher Kubow earned the prestigious "Homesteader Award." We had Scouts come home with a total of 14 Mile Swim awards, 13 Tenderfoot Run awards, 20
Polar Bear awards, and 105 merit badges! Great going, Scouts!
September's outing to Lake Morena was a mixture of cycling and backpacking. Everyone started at Boulder Oaks and ended up at Lake Morena. The weather was fine and a
great time was had by all.
To encourage older, more experienced Scouts to stay involved with the Troop, ASM Tom Kubow formed a Venture group. To be a part of the group, Scouts needed to be age
14 and at least Star rank. This group would plan high adventure outings of their choice - planning, undergoing training, and then going on these outings would give them an
opportunity to have more adventures and challenge themselves as individuals and as a group.
Eleven Scouts and eight adults backpacked into Joshua Tree National Park in October. Seems that after they set up camp, the ranger came by and told them they were in the
wrong area and needed to go back down the road a ways and set up camp. Oops.
In November, 11 Scouts and 6 adults headed out to the Mud Caves at Arroyo Tapiado. This was a new experience for everyone and the caves were fascinating to walk through.
And in November, Marvin Bernardo became our 19th Eagle Scout!
In December we had our Court of Honor followed by our annual trip to Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital for Christmas Caroling. The Scouts gave Christmas cards and wrapped
socks to all the patients. This opportunity never fails to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas giving. Unfortunately, one of our truly active members in our Troop passed away
during the holidays, Terry Grazier. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. We renamed our scholarship fund as the Steve Carleno/Terry Grazier Scholarship
Fund.
1997
In January 1997 our newly formed Venture Crew under their advisor, Tom Kubow, went on their first great adventure - a weekend backpack in the snow. After a drive to Palm
Desert, they took the tram up to San Jacinto where they hiked into Round Valley. They had a great time sliding around in 3 feet of snow on snowshoes. This adventure qualified
some of the Scouts for their Venture Letter: Sean Carver, Shea Morrison, Kristopher Kubow, Scott Ruark, Andy Lechner and Anton Quilala. Way to go, Scouts!
Our 13th annual Webolos Day was the bost yet.... with almost 200 Webolos in attendance! There were lines at every event. Numerous kids were soaked by water pistols at the
spider game with a lot of Webelos Scouts walking around with ropes they had made themselves at our rope - making area. Our chefs in the cooking corral offered apple dump
cake, monkey bread, and bread on a stick. For the finale, people traveling across the monkey bridge were bombarded by tennis balls from the catapults. Kris and May added
the their own personal touch to the tower this year - hammocks! All enjoyed themselves and you could really see that this day was a well planned team effort.
At the Las Flores car camp, 30 Scouts, 14 adults, and a sibling not only worked on Scout skills, but also had some fun at the archery and rifle-shooting ranges: Scouts had the
opportunity to earn the Junior Yeoman and Junior Yeoman Arrow pins. A numbor of Scouts and adults qualified for the Junior Challenge Shooting patch.
In March, the Troop went to Potrero for a hobbies weekend campout. In addition, the older Scouts gave classes in tracking and flag ceremonies: Events included an obstacle
course, nature hike, and Kim's game. Lashing skills were used by older Scouts to construct a gateway. And throughout the weekend, the camp dog came for what turned out to
be a long visit. In the words of one Scout, "I never knew how annoying a friendly dog could be."
Later that spring, the Troop went to Lost Valley. The highlight of the weekend for the younger Scout - under the guidance of a few older Scouts and the adult - was the
opportunity to work towards the Lost Valley Marksmanship award. In the meantime, the Venture Crew, along with ASMs Tom Kubow and Larry Shroyer, spent two days on the
COPE (Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience) course. Everyone had great stories to share!
Canoeing and sailing at Fiesta Island was another great outing that spring. We were fortunate to have Brandon Shroyer along with his sailing and swimming expertise.
In May, the Troop again joined hundreds of other Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts decorating the graves of our veterans at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery with American flags.
The 72-acre facility is the resting place of over 69,000 veterans and their families. It was established in 1879 and since then has continued to provide services to all eligible
veterans and their families. In 1997, approximately 1.900 more graves were decorated than the previous year. Blue flags and special plaques mark the gravesites of the 21
Medal of Honor recipients. This is a tradition we are honored to maintain.
The location of 1997's Scout Fair was moved to the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Rather than the "traditional" catapults, the Troop had a booth with information about building model
rockets.
In June, Erik Fridell became the Troop's 20th Eagle Scout!
The Troop went whitewater rafting This was one event to rerember - particulaly by those who ended up going down the river, in the water, outsde the rafts!
That 4th of July, Mr. Yates got to see one of his wishes core true. Scouts from Troop 1212 entered the float contest with a camping entry - built on platforms used by moving
companies. Their persistence and cheerfulness showed through as they "lashed" their way down the streets of Mira Mesa, sometimes pulling and sometimes carrying the many
pieces and parts of the float.
Later that month, the Troop retumed to one of its favorite summer camps - Emerald Bay. Thirty-two Scouts and five adults participated in just about everything the camp had to
offer, including the mile swim, Buffalo Run, Rugged "E", Silver Peak Hike, and the MD (Midnight Dipper Swim). Twenty-eight Scouts earned the infamous Pirate Patch. Mr.
Kubow had probably the most unique experience - a wlld ride on a speed boat to Avalon, and a long, scenic drive back to camp as he accompanied an injured Scout to and
from the medical clinic on the other side of the island.
Many Troop 1212 Scouts and Scouters had summer Scouting activities apart from the Troop. Two of our members - Brian and Scott Ruark - went to the National Jamboree.
Nick Yates and Brian Carver served on Emerald Bay Summer Camp Staff. Shea Morrison was on staff at the Fiesta Island Aquatic Camp. Several Scouters worked on their
Woodbadge tickets. Our Troop has continued to benefit from all of the knowledge, skills, and ideas that our Scouts bring back from these ldnds of experiences.
In August, Troop backpack training was held. You could tell how much the Troop enjoyed backpacking - there were just as many, if not more Scouts on staff than taking the
training!
At the International Camporsee at Mataguay Scout Reservation, we maintained our reputation of excellence as we took 1st place gateway. Our patrols earned awards in First
Aid, Up-Down and Around, Outback Challenge, Observation, and Camp Critique. We also placed in the Top 10 Campsite competition. Ours competition was not only local, but
also from visiting Mexican and Japanese Troops.
We had much to celebrate at the August Court of Honor. Our special flag ceremony was made even more special as we were able to recognize Mrs. Christine Carver who had
just become an American citizen. Shea Morrison became the Troop SPL. Mr. Yates retired (again?!) and Mr. Kubow was installed as Scoutmaster.
At Council's JLT Conference, our presence was felt - eight of our Scouts went through the training and eight of our older Scouts were on staff!
Summer activities concluded with snorkeling at La Jolla Cover and Troop JLT at Camp Balboa.
In September, the Troop went to Coon Creek. Although it was a car camp, cooking was backpacking style to help the newly backpack4rained Scouts put some of their skills into
action in preparation for the October Indian Hill backpack. Activities included an orienteering game and bowline rescue game.
In October, Kristopher Kubow became the Troop's 21st Eagle Scout!
A backpack outing to the Mud Caves in Arroyo Tapiado was the highlight of November activities. Although the Scouts didn't hike very far, they had a great time exploring all of
the caves.
At December's Court of Honor, we were able to recognize Sean Carver as our Troop's 22nd Eagle Scout! Brandon Shroyer became the SPL.
In December, the Troop went Christmas caroling at the Edgemoor Geriatric Facility. We were saddened to learn that they may be shut down - several of the wlngs were empty
as some patients had been transferred to other facilities. Hopefully this would not be out last opportunity to provide this service to them.
1998
Predictions by weather forecasters indicated a potentially wet 1998. It seems to be holding true. The first outing of the year - Cougar Canyon backpack for the Philmont crew -
was cancelled due to rain and the flu. Our 14th annual Webelos Dey was held on damp ground - our prayers were answered as the rain stopped for a few days to partially dry
out the ground. Webelos from as far away as Oceanside, El Cajon, and Chula Vista came to get an Arrow of Light requirement signed oft and have lots of fun in the process.
One Webelos Scout was overheard saying, "Gee, it's really too bad xxxx isn't here. He's missing out on all the fun - this is great!"
The years 1984-1985 was spent building a solid foundation in Scout skills and learning to work together. The second year began to show the results of that solid foundation
when we participated in our first Camporsee at Mataguay Scout Reservation in April 1985 and took 3rd place for the Baden-Powell Award (for overall patrol competition and
campsite inspection). Ours cooking expertise was beginning to show with two of our Scouts winning 1st place for theirs one-pot meal.
1986
Looking back over 1986, we can see a steady stream of accomplishments, in particulars, leadership growth in ours Scouts. The years 1986 was highlighted with a 4 a.m.
glimpse of Haley's Comet at the Vallecito campground. If you missed it, it will retum in the year 2061. Congratulations to those seven Scouts who earned the once-In-a-lifetime
Haley's Comet Patch.
Ours cooking skills were in full bloom in 1986 when our Scouts went to the Coastal Mountain Camporee held at Camp Pendleton in May. They retumed with three cooking
awards and 1st Place for Scout Spirit in the Cooking Corral for ALL Troop 1212 Scouts!
That year we continued with several more outstanding accomplishments. Jacob Yates and Paul Kreul became ours Troop's first Eagle Scouts. Seven Scouts cycled 257.3 miles
from Santa Barbara to Mira Mesa. Troop 1212 marched oft with the 4th of July Parade's " Best Community Group" trophy
Troop 1212's accomplishments in 1986 reached a climax at the Fall Camporee held at Mataguay Scout Reservation. The 19 Scouts who attended walked oft with 8 of the 20
awards presented, including cooking awards and 1st Place Overall for campsite and patrol competition!
1987
We reached a milestone in August 1987-1st Place at the 9th International Camporee held in Tecate, Mexico. Probably the most memorable experience was the fellowship that
took place as our Scouts traded their patches, berets, ball caps, neckerchiefs, tabs, etc. with the Mexican and Japanese Scouts. December's Court of Honor included a "toast /
roast" for Noah Yates in honor of his retirement as Scoutmaster.
1988
Scoutmaster Erik Gregory started off the year 1988 with a weekend in the San Gabriel Mountains in over 3 feet of snow. That June brought us our Troop's third Eagle Scout,
Mike Byrne. Before school started, the cyclists hopped on their bikes in Ventura and rode 210 miles south to Mira Mesa in 4 days.
Troop 1212 sets a standard wherever they go and the Fall Camporee at Mataguay Scout Reservation in Cetober 1988 was no exception. The Troop walked oft with 1st and 3rd
place in patrol competition and 2nd place for campsite inspection! All 12 Scouts who competed in the Cooking Corral won a 1st or 2nd Place!
December's Court of Honor was a salute to "retiring" Scoutmaster Enk Gregory (it's not that the Troop wore him out in I year...he was transferred to Washington, D.C.). Mr.
Gregory, wth a smile as big as the Cheshire Cat, turned over the honorable position of Scoutmaster to Mr. Jim Peterson.
1989
On his first outing to Palm Canyon in January 1989, Mr. Peterson quickly learned the inherited "pleasures" that go along with being Scoutmaster - Hauling the trailer as well as
20 lashing poles. What did they lash together? Goal posts for a field goal contest!
In March, several Scouts attended a weeklong Junior Leadership Training at Mataguay Scout Reservation. The camp selected one outstanding Scout they considered "First
Class" in his leadership skills - Scott Coonce won that prestigious award!
By mid-1989, our Troop had four more Eagle Scouts: Bob La Grone, Rob Van Noy, Matt Segars, and Alex Yates. Several Scouts were working on many of these service
projects in order to reach their goal of 50 hours of service (And earn a plaque).
Mr. Peterson and Mr. Brown took 14 Scouts to Lake Arrowhead's Big Horn Summer Camp. They earned the Arrowhead Honor Unit Award, Spirit Stave Award, and a total of 58
merit badges. Eleven Scouts earned the Big Horn Cowboy Award, and Mike Brown and John Peterson earned the Everett Vinzant Honorary Camper Award.
1990
June is supposed to be a sunny month, or so the Troop thought when they planned a backpack outing in the mountains. But you'll never convince those who attended - they
were caught in the heaviest downpour we'd seen in a long time!
Although Mr. Peterson was "drenched" at June's outing, it was his "drenching" from his work load and commitment to his younger son's Cub Scouts that resulted In Jim's
retirement as Scoutmaster. Mr. Yates volunteered as Scoutmaster on a temporary basis (6 months) until a new Scoutmaster could be trained.
Indian Camp - where you dress, eat and live like Indians did 100 years ago - was offered for the final time in June. DavId Carleno, Bill Grazier, Roger Turner, and Tony Balesteri
eagerly attended to have this unique, once4n-aiifetime experience. Unfortunately, their camp was cut short in mid-week by a terrible brush fire in the back country, and they had
to be evacuated irnmediately. Luckily, little structural damage was done to Mataguay Scout Reservation, and the Scouts were able to retrieve many of their belongings.
Later in August, Mr. Peterson and Mr. Brown 'oumeyed up the winding dirt road to Lost Valley Surnmer Camp with Tony Balesteri, Mike Brown, John Peterson, Arthur Brown,
Jimmy Vincent, and Bill Grazier. These six Scouts brought back the Honor Troop award, 2 Polar Bear awards, 7 Mile Swim awards, 2 Tenderfoot Run awards, and a total of 19
merit badges!
Mike Brown, Jr. (Mr. Mike to all of us now) became Troop 1212's eighth Eagle Scout In November. Congratulations!
The December 1990 Court of Honor was a special night for 2 reasons: the debut of the "Mamas and Papas" singing group and Mr. Yates' second retirement. The singers were:
Gayle and Orville Coonce, Roy and Marian McDaniel, Debbie and Mike Vincent, Sylvia Byrne, Nancy Yates, and Mark Segars. It took us back to the 50's as we watched the
"girls" twirl in their poodle skirts, and the "boys" looking "cool" In their lettermen jackets and revving their (scooter) engines! Mr. Yates installed Mr. Mike Vincent as Scoutmaster.
1991
In March 1991, we planned a campout at William Heise. This was the year our skill- building campout became a SNOW CAM POUT!
The Scout Fair was a fun-filled one as our Troop showed off their abilities by building catapults and letting other Scouts bombard on another with water balloons and tennis
balls. What a "big splash" it was! This was yet another great year yet for Troop 1212.
Four more Scouts advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout: John Peterson, Bill Grazier, Ryan McDaniel, and Scott Coonce.
August 1991 took Troop 1212 back through the dusty roads of the Lost Valley Summer Camp. Seventeen Scouts earned about 70 merit badges. Many fulfilled requirements
that enabled them to attend canoe trips in the fall. John Peterson was on staff at the Commissary; we just had to watch out for his driving.
Mid-1991 was the year that the Troop inherited the Lean, Green Pick-up Machine (a.k.a. huge green truck). Mr. Carver was the captain of the machine. With the support of all
the parents, we decided the pick-up machine was not needed. Everyone joined in the transport of our Troop's camping equipment to events with a great measure of "Scouting
spirit."
1992
Later in March 1992, the Troop went swishing down the slopes at Snow Valley. Everyone had a wet and cold, but wild and wonderful time. The only casualty was Sean Carver
who managed to break a leg. His famous last words were, "I'll never go on a campout again without Bill Grazier." (Some sort of good-luck Scout?!)
The Spring Camporee in April 1992 was great success with 18 Scouts and 5 Webelos participating. This group brought home 1st and 2nd place First Aid awards and a 2nd
place award for carnpsite. They also built a superb gateway.
By June, two more Scouts had earned their Eagle rank: David Carieno and Tony Balesteri. Congratulations!
Summer camp at Camp Kern was the highlight of July with 16 Scouts and 4 adult leaders having a great time. Making the trip in two days, they spent July 4th in Fresno watching
the fireworks and reported to camp on Sunday. Each Scout earned at least one merit badge and earned other patches such as Outpost Camper, Rainbow Trail, Water Dog,
etc. The boys created and installed a new 25 foot flagpole and built a trail to one of the upper tent platforms as service projects.
In December, we decided to start refurbishing the Troop trailer. The Scouts had a work day and dismantled the trailer down to the frame. A truck bed was donated; the adults
spent many hours on the frame to make it fit (including extending the length of the axle). The bed was mounted, ready for installation of the shell framework (the sides and top
were now sheet metal). There was finally room to load all four patrol boxes, tables, and equipment boxes!
1993
Our outings got offto a slow start In January 1993 with rain once again stopping us. The Cougar Canyon backpack was canceled because the road and the campsites were
washed out. We faithfully embarked on outings during the following two months, only to pack-up and return after only one night's camping due to rain. All of our equipment was
soaked, and we had more food than we knew what to do with (and Scouts who were patiently and persistently trying to get their cooking requirements signed off). We decided
to meet at the Mira Mesa Recreation Center on a non-rainy Sunday to dry out all the equipment and cook.
In March, Dan Deno became Troop 1212's 15th Eagle Scout.
That year, a new tradition was begun - the Fourth of July fund-raiser. Selling flags and light-rope necklaces turned out to be a tradition worth keeping.
That July, 24 Scouts and 5 adults went to summer camp at Circle X at Big Horn. Our Scouts earned the Scout Spirit award the first day and kept it all week looking sharp by
wearing Troop 1212 Class B T-shirts and hats!
The saga of the trailer refurbishing continued; the end was finally in sight. It looked nothing like the original (was anything original still left on it?), but held enough for four
patrols and pulled "like a dream."
In December, we welcomed Mr. Yates back into the fold as Scoutmaster, letting Mike Vincent have a well - deserved rest as his son prepared for Eagle.
1994
January 1994 signaled the start of a very busy year. One dad looking at his calendar could find only 12 free weekends (most weekends being full of Scouting). The first six
months of the year had dual outings as our boys prepared for the Philmont High Adventure Trek and/or Emerald Bay summer camp. We gained another Eagle Scout-
congratulations to Steve Gaither.
Webelos Day was a great success with more than 100 Cub Scouts in attendance. Mr. Barga bus continued his excellent fund-raising track record by selling hot dogs, chips and
cold drinks. What a salesman!
During February there were a large number of crossovers, resulting in a Troop membership of 43 Scouts.
Spring Camporee was held in April at Lake 0' Neil with a great turn - out of 27 Scouts and 10 adults. Our gateway stood out over the entire site, as did our Troop. Of the 10
activities, our Troop earned 1st place in all but one and earned 100% on Camp inspection. Just to show how well founded our young men were, the Troop also participated in
(and won!) the Softball Championship. As always, Mr. Kubow led our Troop in a very Impressive church service. This is seldom mentioned but very important in all our outings.
In May, four leaders - Mike Vincent, Tom Kubow, Rich Fridell and Brian Ruark- completed the training portion of their Woodbadge. All that remained was completion of their
Woodbadge tickets.
After everyone had a great time sailing, launching rockets and kite flying at Fiesta Island, we had an awesome June Court of Honor with more than 700 presentations.
July's big outing was Emerald Bay summer camp on Catalina Island with the world's biggest swimming pool (the Pacific Ocean) available for all sorts of water sports. Morse than
20 Scouts ea med merit badges. The Scouts along with five Scouters had fun in the wars canoes.
Ours big fund-raiser was selling flags, candy and light ropes on the 4th of July - making a record breaking profit of over $2,000!
August marked a "first" for Troop 1212 - a group of our Scouts and Scouters went on a Philmont High Adventure Trek. They backpacked 6 days and 5 nights on the trail,
partaking In a variety of activities at the end of each day's trail. Although it was rainy, the Scouts kept up their spirits and helped Kristopher Kubow celebrate his ] birthday on
the trail.
In October, Troop 1212 staffed and ran an outstanding Fall Camporee. We took 1st place In the Gateway competition. Three of our four patrols placed in the overall top four in
the other competitions. In the cooking competition Brandon Shroyer and Andy Lechner took i" Place in one-pot meals; Kristopher Kubow and Danny Vincent took 2nd place for
one-pot meals; and Tim Lochmann and Scott Ruark took 1st place in desserts.
1995
We started off another active year in January 1995 with skiing, a PLC outing to Magic Mountain, and participation in a one - day orienteering competition at Palm Desert. In
March, Arthur Brown became our 17th Eagle Scout! Congratulations!
That month, the Steve Carieno Scholarship Fund was created.
During March and April we started gearing up for our May backpacking trip in Havasu Canyon. Eight Scouts and Scouters backpacked into the "Land of the BlueGreen Water"
and got to experience not only fantastic scenery, but also heavy backpacks and a lot of river crossing! They spent three full days hiking, climbing down cliffs, exploring mines,
swimming through waterfalls, and jumping oft rocks into coooold water! Several Scouts took time out to work with Jacob Yates on the Geology merit badge.
Once again, our Troop was very busy with 22 Scouts and 5 adults making the joumey to Camp Whitsett Summer Camp in July. Those attending enjoyed white-water ratting on
the Kern River - the water level was the highest it had been in 10 years. The highlight was the sunrise seen from the top of Sentinel Peak. Our Troop eamed one 1 st place and
several 2nd place awards in the Aquacade, thus taking 1st overall, and along with Troop 231, we earned the Spirit Award.
James Vincent became our 18th Eagle Scout. Congratulations!
Our Troop proved itself when confronted with a major emergency in October-Phillip Reyman's accident during the Desert Moonlight Ride. Our Scouts' response was
commended by the emergency personnel and by our Troop adults.
The final outing of the year was a big one - the Colorado River Trip. The river was warm, the air was clear, and everyone had a great time with water fights, etc. Some brave
Scouts and Scouters dove from the infamous tower while others were content to just watch. Jerkwater Co. catered an awesome dinner Saturday night.
1996
The year 1996 began with Troop JLT at Camp Balboa. At the end of the day, everyone went to the Reuben H. Fleet show. Later than month, 11 Scouts traveled to Palm Desert
to participate in the Orienteering Challenge. You could see several people running up the sides of the hills trying to be the first to get their papers punched. Ahdy Lechner, Nick
Yates, and Kristopher Kubow came in with the 2nd best time of all the groups there!
At our annual Webelos Day over 100 Webelos Scouts were in attendance, and long lines were formed at the monkey bridge, tower and catapult.
In February, the Troop traveled to Vallecito to make some cane traps and do some hiking. Unfortunately, on Saturday our cars couldn't travel to our frist - choice hike. Instead,
we traveled to Little Blair Valley and hiked to the top to see the house that Marshall South and his family had lived in. The next morning, Joshua Dupre, Sean Carver, and Tim
Lochmanne all discovered kangaroo rats in their cane traps.
What most of us will remember about Potrero in March was Brrrrr! Cold! Windy! But the Scouts and Scouters hung in there making animal tracks, and practicing their lashings
and other Scout skills. After the campfire, Mr. Yates made his telescope available so everyone could see the comet.
April brought us to the Spring Camporee.... And boy did Troop 1212 look sharp! Mr. Yates called it the winning of the "Triple Crown!" Our Troop walked away with the is' place
Gateway award, 1st place Campsite award, and 1st place in the Events category (Law & Order patrol). Several Scouts competed in the Cooking Corral; the team of Shea
Morrison and Tom Wills earned the Best Taste award, while the team of Phillip Reyman and Anton Quilala earned the Best Presentation award. Well done, Scouts!
At the beginning of May, 22 Scouts and 12 adults spent a beautiful weekend at Crestline in the Palomar Mountains working on their Scout skills and sharing their hobbles. This
was a first campout for many of our new Scouts, and they kept busy earning their Fireman Chit. Knot-tying competition was held on Sunday morning and Andy Lechner won top
honors.
For the first time, we had 45 family and friends attend a Padres game. We not only had Troop 1212's name up on the scoreboard, but we had to wait until the 12th inning
before the Padres hit a home run to win the game.
James Vincent and Marvin Bernardo both received a scholarship from the Steve Carieno Scholarship Fund. Well deserved Scouts!
We had a great turn - out on Memorial Day Weekend to place flags on the veterans' gravesites at Ft. Rosecrans. Over 24 Scouts and 33 family members from our Troop
participated; it was an impressive sight to see when we were done!
In June, we had two Scouts - Nick Yates and Kristopher Kubow - and three Scoutser - Mr. Bill Grazier, Mr. Kubow, and Mr. Yates - cycle down the coast from San Francisco to
the Mexican border-all 681 miles of it in just 12 days. The first two days they stayed at hostels in San Francisco and the Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The rest of the days they
camped along the beaches, except at San Pedro where they stayed at another hostel. It was a good thing they stayed at a hostel that night as I don't think they would have had
the energy to set up camp affer the longest day-long ride of the trip.... 85 miles!
Our Scouts dressed up as clowns for the 4th of July parade and once again brought home a trophy-Best Comic Group. And they were just being thersselves "clowning around!"
Our 4th of July fund-raiser continued to help the Scouts earn money for their camperships.
A first for Troop 1212 was camping at the Naval Amphibious Submarine Base in July. There was lots of good food in the Base mess hall, time in the gym playing basketball and
racquetball or boxing and tours of the submarine U.S.S. Salt Lake City and the submarine tender U.S.S McKee (a mini-city complete with gift shop and barber shop). Two weeks
later, 32 Scouts traveled to the Silver Strand State Beach to use the canoes and kayaks and just swim in the ocean. We didn't think it could get much better than this.
In August, 35 Scouts and 6 adults bounced their way through the 11-mile dusty road to Lost Valley Summer Camp, where things got off to a hurried start. Scouts immediately
took their swim tests and together, took a tour of the Irvine camp area. Then it was a busy week of merit badge classes, a Troop swim, a star-watching expedition, a horseback
ride to dinner, the mile swim, Troop boating, and awesome campfires. Friday night's entertainment was especially impressive with a flag ceremony performed on horseback by
camp staff. Kristopher Kubow earned the prestigious "Homesteader Award." We had Scouts come home with a total of 14 Mile Swim awards, 13 Tenderfoot Run awards, 20
Polar Bear awards, and 105 merit badges! Great going, Scouts!
September's outing to Lake Morena was a mixture of cycling and backpacking. Everyone started at Boulder Oaks and ended up at Lake Morena. The weather was fine and a
great time was had by all.
To encourage older, more experienced Scouts to stay involved with the Troop, ASM Tom Kubow formed a Venture group. To be a part of the group, Scouts needed to be age
14 and at least Star rank. This group would plan high adventure outings of their choice - planning, undergoing training, and then going on these outings would give them an
opportunity to have more adventures and challenge themselves as individuals and as a group.
Eleven Scouts and eight adults backpacked into Joshua Tree National Park in October. Seems that after they set up camp, the ranger came by and told them they were in the
wrong area and needed to go back down the road a ways and set up camp. Oops.
In November, 11 Scouts and 6 adults headed out to the Mud Caves at Arroyo Tapiado. This was a new experience for everyone and the caves were fascinating to walk through.
And in November, Marvin Bernardo became our 19th Eagle Scout!
In December we had our Court of Honor followed by our annual trip to Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital for Christmas Caroling. The Scouts gave Christmas cards and wrapped
socks to all the patients. This opportunity never fails to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas giving. Unfortunately, one of our truly active members in our Troop passed away
during the holidays, Terry Grazier. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. We renamed our scholarship fund as the Steve Carleno/Terry Grazier Scholarship
Fund.
1997
In January 1997 our newly formed Venture Crew under their advisor, Tom Kubow, went on their first great adventure - a weekend backpack in the snow. After a drive to Palm
Desert, they took the tram up to San Jacinto where they hiked into Round Valley. They had a great time sliding around in 3 feet of snow on snowshoes. This adventure qualified
some of the Scouts for their Venture Letter: Sean Carver, Shea Morrison, Kristopher Kubow, Scott Ruark, Andy Lechner and Anton Quilala. Way to go, Scouts!
Our 13th annual Webolos Day was the bost yet.... with almost 200 Webolos in attendance! There were lines at every event. Numerous kids were soaked by water pistols at the
spider game with a lot of Webelos Scouts walking around with ropes they had made themselves at our rope - making area. Our chefs in the cooking corral offered apple dump
cake, monkey bread, and bread on a stick. For the finale, people traveling across the monkey bridge were bombarded by tennis balls from the catapults. Kris and May added
the their own personal touch to the tower this year - hammocks! All enjoyed themselves and you could really see that this day was a well planned team effort.
At the Las Flores car camp, 30 Scouts, 14 adults, and a sibling not only worked on Scout skills, but also had some fun at the archery and rifle-shooting ranges: Scouts had the
opportunity to earn the Junior Yeoman and Junior Yeoman Arrow pins. A numbor of Scouts and adults qualified for the Junior Challenge Shooting patch.
In March, the Troop went to Potrero for a hobbies weekend campout. In addition, the older Scouts gave classes in tracking and flag ceremonies: Events included an obstacle
course, nature hike, and Kim's game. Lashing skills were used by older Scouts to construct a gateway. And throughout the weekend, the camp dog came for what turned out to
be a long visit. In the words of one Scout, "I never knew how annoying a friendly dog could be."
Later that spring, the Troop went to Lost Valley. The highlight of the weekend for the younger Scout - under the guidance of a few older Scouts and the adult - was the
opportunity to work towards the Lost Valley Marksmanship award. In the meantime, the Venture Crew, along with ASMs Tom Kubow and Larry Shroyer, spent two days on the
COPE (Challenging Outdoor Physical Experience) course. Everyone had great stories to share!
Canoeing and sailing at Fiesta Island was another great outing that spring. We were fortunate to have Brandon Shroyer along with his sailing and swimming expertise.
In May, the Troop again joined hundreds of other Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts decorating the graves of our veterans at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery with American flags.
The 72-acre facility is the resting place of over 69,000 veterans and their families. It was established in 1879 and since then has continued to provide services to all eligible
veterans and their families. In 1997, approximately 1.900 more graves were decorated than the previous year. Blue flags and special plaques mark the gravesites of the 21
Medal of Honor recipients. This is a tradition we are honored to maintain.
The location of 1997's Scout Fair was moved to the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Rather than the "traditional" catapults, the Troop had a booth with information about building model
rockets.
In June, Erik Fridell became the Troop's 20th Eagle Scout!
The Troop went whitewater rafting This was one event to rerember - particulaly by those who ended up going down the river, in the water, outsde the rafts!
That 4th of July, Mr. Yates got to see one of his wishes core true. Scouts from Troop 1212 entered the float contest with a camping entry - built on platforms used by moving
companies. Their persistence and cheerfulness showed through as they "lashed" their way down the streets of Mira Mesa, sometimes pulling and sometimes carrying the many
pieces and parts of the float.
Later that month, the Troop retumed to one of its favorite summer camps - Emerald Bay. Thirty-two Scouts and five adults participated in just about everything the camp had to
offer, including the mile swim, Buffalo Run, Rugged "E", Silver Peak Hike, and the MD (Midnight Dipper Swim). Twenty-eight Scouts earned the infamous Pirate Patch. Mr.
Kubow had probably the most unique experience - a wlld ride on a speed boat to Avalon, and a long, scenic drive back to camp as he accompanied an injured Scout to and
from the medical clinic on the other side of the island.
Many Troop 1212 Scouts and Scouters had summer Scouting activities apart from the Troop. Two of our members - Brian and Scott Ruark - went to the National Jamboree.
Nick Yates and Brian Carver served on Emerald Bay Summer Camp Staff. Shea Morrison was on staff at the Fiesta Island Aquatic Camp. Several Scouters worked on their
Woodbadge tickets. Our Troop has continued to benefit from all of the knowledge, skills, and ideas that our Scouts bring back from these ldnds of experiences.
In August, Troop backpack training was held. You could tell how much the Troop enjoyed backpacking - there were just as many, if not more Scouts on staff than taking the
training!
At the International Camporsee at Mataguay Scout Reservation, we maintained our reputation of excellence as we took 1st place gateway. Our patrols earned awards in First
Aid, Up-Down and Around, Outback Challenge, Observation, and Camp Critique. We also placed in the Top 10 Campsite competition. Ours competition was not only local, but
also from visiting Mexican and Japanese Troops.
We had much to celebrate at the August Court of Honor. Our special flag ceremony was made even more special as we were able to recognize Mrs. Christine Carver who had
just become an American citizen. Shea Morrison became the Troop SPL. Mr. Yates retired (again?!) and Mr. Kubow was installed as Scoutmaster.
At Council's JLT Conference, our presence was felt - eight of our Scouts went through the training and eight of our older Scouts were on staff!
Summer activities concluded with snorkeling at La Jolla Cover and Troop JLT at Camp Balboa.
In September, the Troop went to Coon Creek. Although it was a car camp, cooking was backpacking style to help the newly backpack4rained Scouts put some of their skills into
action in preparation for the October Indian Hill backpack. Activities included an orienteering game and bowline rescue game.
In October, Kristopher Kubow became the Troop's 21st Eagle Scout!
A backpack outing to the Mud Caves in Arroyo Tapiado was the highlight of November activities. Although the Scouts didn't hike very far, they had a great time exploring all of
the caves.
At December's Court of Honor, we were able to recognize Sean Carver as our Troop's 22nd Eagle Scout! Brandon Shroyer became the SPL.
In December, the Troop went Christmas caroling at the Edgemoor Geriatric Facility. We were saddened to learn that they may be shut down - several of the wlngs were empty
as some patients had been transferred to other facilities. Hopefully this would not be out last opportunity to provide this service to them.
1998
Predictions by weather forecasters indicated a potentially wet 1998. It seems to be holding true. The first outing of the year - Cougar Canyon backpack for the Philmont crew -
was cancelled due to rain and the flu. Our 14th annual Webelos Dey was held on damp ground - our prayers were answered as the rain stopped for a few days to partially dry
out the ground. Webelos from as far away as Oceanside, El Cajon, and Chula Vista came to get an Arrow of Light requirement signed oft and have lots of fun in the process.
One Webelos Scout was overheard saying, "Gee, it's really too bad xxxx isn't here. He's missing out on all the fun - this is great!"
1984 Lost Valley
1985 Emerald Bay
1986 Lost Valley
1987 Camp Kern
1988 Emerald Bay
1989 Circle X
1990 Lost Valley
1991 Lost Valley
1992 Camp Kern
1993 Circle X
1994 Emerald Bay
1995 Camp Whitsett
1996 Lost Valley
1997 Emerald Bay
1998 Camp Whitsett
1999 Camp Geronimo
2000 Lost Valley
2001 Emerald Bay
2002 Forest Lawn
2003 Camp Chawanakee
2004 Camp Whitsett
2005 Emerald Bay
2006 Lost Valley
2007 Camp Kern
2008 Camp Whitsett
2009 Camp Emerald Bay
1985 Emerald Bay
1986 Lost Valley
1987 Camp Kern
1988 Emerald Bay
1989 Circle X
1990 Lost Valley
1991 Lost Valley
1992 Camp Kern
1993 Circle X
1994 Emerald Bay
1995 Camp Whitsett
1996 Lost Valley
1997 Emerald Bay
1998 Camp Whitsett
1999 Camp Geronimo
2000 Lost Valley
2001 Emerald Bay
2002 Forest Lawn
2003 Camp Chawanakee
2004 Camp Whitsett
2005 Emerald Bay
2006 Lost Valley
2007 Camp Kern
2008 Camp Whitsett
2009 Camp Emerald Bay
Summer Camps
05/1984 – 12/1987 Noah Yates
01/1988 – 12/1988 Erik Gregory
01/1989 – 06/1990 Jim Peterson
07/1990 – 12/1990 Noah Yates
01/1991 – 12/1993 Mike Vincent
01/1994 – 08/1997 Noah Yates
09/1997 – 06/2000 Tom Kubow
06/2000 – 01/2003 Smokky Hoogenstyn
01/2003 – 02/2006 John Veneziano
02/2006 – 02/2009 Mike Garcia
03/2009 – Present Jim Burr
01/1988 – 12/1988 Erik Gregory
01/1989 – 06/1990 Jim Peterson
07/1990 – 12/1990 Noah Yates
01/1991 – 12/1993 Mike Vincent
01/1994 – 08/1997 Noah Yates
09/1997 – 06/2000 Tom Kubow
06/2000 – 01/2003 Smokky Hoogenstyn
01/2003 – 02/2006 John Veneziano
02/2006 – 02/2009 Mike Garcia
03/2009 – Present Jim Burr
Scoutmasters
1986 Santa Barbara Bike Trek 257 Miles
1987 Indian Camp
1988 Indian Camp
1988 Venture Bike Trek 210 Miles
1990 Indian Camp
1994 Philmont Canyon Backpack
1995 Havasu Canyon Backpack
1996 San Francisco Bike Trek 665.2 Miles
1997 Kings River Whitewater Rafting
1998 Philmont Scout Ranch Backpack
1999 Havasu Canyon Backpack
2000 Kings River Whitewater Rafting
2005 Upper Kern River Whitewater Rafting
1987 Indian Camp
1988 Indian Camp
1988 Venture Bike Trek 210 Miles
1990 Indian Camp
1994 Philmont Canyon Backpack
1995 Havasu Canyon Backpack
1996 San Francisco Bike Trek 665.2 Miles
1997 Kings River Whitewater Rafting
1998 Philmont Scout Ranch Backpack
1999 Havasu Canyon Backpack
2000 Kings River Whitewater Rafting
2005 Upper Kern River Whitewater Rafting
Extended Camps