From: Larry Tuck (larry_tuck@earthlink.net)
Date: Thu Nov 21 2002 - 11:49:25 CST
Since we seem to be starting a new Philmont planning cycle it seems like a
good time for a re-introduction.
I'm Scoutmaster of a relatively large Troop (65-70 Scouts) in southern
California. I've been to Philmont Training Center Twice (1997 and 1999) and
on one trek (2001) with my wife, our son (then 14) and 17 other Scouts and
Scouters. We are preparing two more crews for a short trek in 2003. It's
interesting to consider that the "little kids" who were too young for
Philmont two years ago now make up most of our two crews, while most of the
trekkers from 2001 are now high school seniors. How can they be getting so
much older when I'm not? Am I?
My daughter went on two Mountain Treks -- the short treks offered to the
offspring of Scouters attending PTC, then returned to serve on staff for
three years. She hasn't decided yet whether she'll go back next year --
she's been offered a pretty good summer job and it's hard for her to say no
to the money.
I'm mostly a lurker here but will weigh in from time to time when I find
something to add to the discussion -- often from the perspective of the
parent of a staffer.
Just one other note for now: Urge your 18-and-older former Scouts to
consider working at Philmont next season. It will be the experience of a
lifetime for them, and as others have noted Philmont always needs staff.
Larry Tuck
SM, Troop 761
Thousand Oaks, CA
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