[philmont] Philmont 2008

Rice Brewer wrote:
> > I suspect that the council contingent crew will become THE way to go

> > to Philmont in the future. No, I do not have "inside information"
to that
> > effect but I can see it coming someday.

Dr. Bob responded:
> Comments: I for one hope this never happens. Having been on both
> Council and independent "contingents", and having listened to many
> complaints both here and on the Ranch, it has been my observation or
> direct experience that the Council treks are:
>
> Penny-pinching - yet making quite sure that the Council
> coffers get a serious piece of the action for often trivial
> "administrative" functions.

Absolutely!!! Our Troop went in 2006 and arrived at the ranch exactly
one day prior to our Council contingents. The fee for the Council
contingent was at least 10% more than our Troop fee (even before the
refund from the Troop); the Council crews went there and back while the
Troop did whitewater rafting, day hikes at altitude, sightseeing
(including a nice post-trek steak dinner) etc. But the Council guys did
get a spiffy hat!

Council contingents have a place, especially for smaller units that lack
the critical mass to field a crew and as a "fall back option" for the
folks that don't get a unit slot. But, I'm firmly with Dr. Bob on this
one - unit treks are the way to go if at all possible. Headaches and
hassles - yes, but worth it.

Happy Trails,

Roy Fisher

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Received on Wed Dec 6 21:27:32 2006