Only one person got a rank advancement. That was Matt Wohlever, who became a Star. Also Chad Davis earned the Chaplainâs Aid. Fifteen different merit badges were also earned that week. Every scout that went on the summer camp trip earned at least one merit badge.

Kenny Belton, First Aid; Nathan Chenenko First Aid; Ryan Cross, First Aid; Chris Ensign, Basketry, Swimming; Ben LâEcuyer Basketry, Swimming, Indian lore; Matt Wohlever, Communications, Basketry, Environmental Science, Weather; Chad Davis Environmental Interpreter, Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation; Erik Fletcher, Environmental Interpreter, Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation; Brandon Balinger, Mammals; Kevin Rankin, Environmental Interpreter, Forestry, Soil and Water Conservation, Nature; Bryan Kossmann, Archery, Astronomy, Nature; Kyle Arnold, First Aid; Dan Friedman, First Aid; Mike Gillespie, First Aid; Greg L Martin, First Aid; Brian Tulloh, First Aid; Chris Wahoff, First Aid.

FLOWER SALE WRAP-UP - by Mr. Harvey

Congratulations to the top 3 sellers; Chris Wahoff, Adam Rice, and Kyle Arnold. Sales totaled $1152 and all profit, a total of $388.80, was deposited into Scoutsâ accounts. This was an easy fundraiser, and the Scouts earned $4.05 for each item sold. Based on this yearâs success we plan to offer this opportunity next year. Thanks to Mr. McKim and to Mr. Dave Latshaw of the Worthington Optimist Club for extending this opportunity to the Troop.

Nick Harvey, Scout Varsity Sports Captain and this yearâs Ironman organizer explained the events to the adult leaders, Mr. Birnie, Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Harvey. Each participant selected one of two groups of events. Push-ups, football throw, Frisbee toss and Standing Long Jump were in one group. The other group of events included 100 yard dash, Obstacle course, Mile run, and completed pass (football). Based on a point system similar to the one used in Cross Country meets, the top three winners from each group of events took part in the Ironman championship event, consisting of the completed pass and push-ups.

After the dust (uh.... splashing) had settled the overall winner was Adam Rice. The top 6 winners placed as follows: First, Adam Rice; Second, Matt Wohlever; Third, Eric Fletcher; Fourth, Phil Birnie; Fifth, Nick Harvey; Sixth, Greg L. Martin. Prizes were awarded to these winners and participation prizes were given to all other contestants. A total of 18 scouts took part in this yearâs Ironman.

• Roundtable- Thursday 1
• Venture Crew White Water Rafting- 2,3,4
• Nagatamen Bolo- Sunday 4
• Final Campout Preparation, Scout Skills, Lashings, Webelo Visit- Monday 5
• Fall Camporee @ Chief Logan- 9, 10, 11
• PLC- Monday 12
• Fruit Sale Kickoff, Salesmanship Merit Badge Introduction- Monday 19
• Wilderness Survival- Monday 26

• Visit Super Computer- Monday 2
• Round Table- Thursday 5
• Wilderness Survival Training- Monday 9
• Wilderness Survival Campout- 13, 14, 15
• PLC- Monday 16
• Fruit Sale Wrap Up, Bowling, Putt Putt, Climbing Wall- Monday 23
• Advancement Night- Monday 30

• Round Table- Thursday 3
• Deliver Fruit- Saturday 5
• Chiller Ice Rink, Broom Ball, Fruit Sale Turn In- Monday 7
• Court Of Honor, Christmas Banquet, Final Fruit Sale Turn In- Monday 14

Scouting is a worldwide activity. Below is an alphabetical list of 10 countries in the world with the greatest number of scouts. Beside this is a list with the number of Scouts from these countries. Can you guess how many Scouts are involved in each following countries? Try to match up the countries with the number of scouts per country. The answers may be at your fingertips. The correct answers will be in the next newsletter. You can find them if you search. Good Luck!