From: pfwolken (fwolken@execpc.com)
Date: Sat Oct 27 2001 - 13:23:40 CDT
Congratulations to the units getting in for 2003, and condolences to those
who didn't. If you didn't make the cut, not all is lost. Philmont does have
a significant number of drops, both from units and council contingents, but
you have to be patient.
Also, if your council is not sending a contingent, contact adjacent councils
and get on a waiting list in case they can't fill all their slots from their
council.
I have been our council's contingent coordinator for several trips, and have
gone on five treks since 1988 (plus PTC training four times), so I've got a
fair amount of knowledge about Philmont operations. If anyone has a question
I'll try to give a reasonably intelligent answer.
One trend I see is that Philmont is getting more requests for reservations
from council contingents since it is getting harder for individual units to
get it. I encourage our units to try first, then apply for the council spots
if they are unable to get a reservation. Also, we put together 'blended'
crews from multiple units so that scouts and scouters from smaller units are
able to go.
Yours In Scouting
Dave Wolken
Potawatomi Area Council High Adventure Chair
Philmont Contingent Coordinator
Jamboree 1997 Leader
Wood Badge Staff, etc, etc.
and, I used to be a Bobwhite.
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