[philmont] Philmont 2008

I suspect that no one really knows how the selections were made. We tried
for the first time in 30 years in 2003 and got a trek. We tried again for
2008 and got a trek. It's all magic, I'm sure.

Perhaps the only thing that might make it more fair would be to eliminale
all council berths. Simply have "slots" consisting of 12-person crews with
a minimum of 2 adults per crew. Then, as a crew places their request, they
are given a crew number, one of a total fixed number (what,1600 or so??) .
Once all the "slots" are given out, the lottery is closed. Then, using any
number of random number generators, the "slots" are assigned crews. I
suspect this has been suggested in the past, but just a thought.

Honestly, just one more reason for Troops to begin their own High Adventure
program. In the past 7 years with my son we have been to the BWCA 4 times,
Wyoming, the 2001 Jamboree and Philmont. So many places, so little time.
Next year it is the Smokies. And, I suspect we will have an alternative
High Adventure while a crew goes to Philmont as well. Other summers have
included Maroon Bells in CO, Isle Royal, other trips to the Smokies. Not to
mention the monthly campouts. Lots of ways to give our scouts the outdoors
experience they are looking for.

While I certainly see value in Philmont, that is is a nice place to include
as part of a Scouting career, there are numerous other places where you can
have a greater sense of wilderness. Anyway, for those that have not gotten
a slot, there are hundreds of places to go - go forth and have fun!!!

Bill Keller
Troop 47

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Received on Wed Dec 6 12:04:50 2006