From: Alan Thomson (abthomson@goes.com)
Date: Fri Dec 06 2002 - 08:06:11 CST
Picked this up off another list.....
Philbreak to Aid Philmont's Rebirth
By: David Stowe
This past summer, fires damaged thousands of woodland acres in Philmont's
beautiful Ponil region. In answer to Philmont's greater need for service,
the Order and the Philmont Staff Association have teamed up to offer
Philbreak.
The program has three major goals: to recruit more than 70 Scouters to
provide service to the ranch; to provide a qualified pool of potential
staff members; and to enhance and build the participants' leadership
skills.
If you are a registered Scouter between the ages of 18 and 25, what better
place to spend your spring break than in Cimarron, New Mexico? Three
sessions will be offered: March 2-8, March 9-15 and March 16-22. The cost
is $50 plus transportation. Participants must arrive by noon on Sunday.
Shuttle service will be available from the Albuquerque airport to
Philmont.
Upon arrival at the ranch, participants will meet their trained staff and
immediately begin project orientation. Arrowmen should anticipate a week
of cheerful service, fellowship and fun. Work crews will perform
meaningful
service projects for the ranch and build their understanding of wilderness
conservation and the outdoors. Participants also will have an opportunity
to take a ski break at Angel Fire. By Saturday, they will be tired but
satisfied that they have made a real difference.
Come to Philmont when the mountain peaks are still snow-capped and
experience a side of Philmont that is not seen during the summer. More
information will be available on the national OA Web site and in future
issues of the National Bulletin.
Plant a seed; rekindle your spirit. As Philmont's north country goes
through a period of rebirth, do not miss this exciting opportunity to make
a difference!
Full info on Philbreak is also available on the National OA website at:
http://www.oa-bsa.org/. Has the dates, applications, etc.
- Al Thomson, Troop 236, Schooley's Mountain NJ
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