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September Backpacking Trip Troop 1028 took its Autumn Backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail near the James River in September. Fifteen scouts and five adult leaders made the trek north on the A.T. from the trailhead to the campsite at the Johns Hollow Shelter. After setting up camp, the scouts continued on the A.T. hiking up to Fullers Rocks, a spectacular overlook nearly 2,000 feet above the trailhead! The boys all agreed that the views were worth the effort getting to the top. After we returned to the trailhead from our campsite on Sunday, we crossed the James River Foot Bridge and read the bridge’s commemorative marker. We were very lucky at the beginning of our trip to meet one of the people memorialized on that marker, Laurie Foot, a leader of the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club! The boys learned that it is possible for people, through hard work, to make a real difference in the world. The Foots, through long negotiations with goverment agencies, were able to secure permits and funding for construction of this bridge back in 2000--it is the longest pedestrian bridge on the entire Appalachian Trail. October Hike Every year the troop hikes all the way around Charlottesville on the Rivanna Trail – a total of 20 miles! Some boys hike to complete a requirement for Hiking Merit Badge. Other boys hike to add to their total miles (we keep count of every scout’s hiking totals), but many of the boys come along just because it is a lot of fun! This year, the boys committed to cleaning up trash along the way, which caught the attention of two local TV news programs. Both Channel 19 and Channel 29 news caught up with the group on the trail and interviewed boys about their experience. October Campout October’s Campout was in Pleasant Grove, Fluvanna County at the SJAC Monticello District 37th Annual Apple Harvest Camporee. Troop 1028 participated in a 5K Run/Hike and in the “Highland Games” themed field events, including building a very competitive catapult. Troop 1028 did very well again this year, with two Patrols tying for 3rd in the overall event competition. The Troop also hosted about a dozen Webelos Cub Scouts and their families for the camping event. BSA Troop 1028 Fall 2015 EAGLE SCOUTS 2015 has been a record year for Eagle Scouts at Troop 1028 with five new Eagle Scouts. We celebrated Eagle Scout ceremonies for Troop 1028 scouts G. Michael F., Brian Y., Cole S., James B., and Michael M. Each of these boys had to complete a service project to highlight their leadership skills. There was a wide variety of projects completed, with beneficiaries including a couple of local schools, the SPCA, an old folks home, and the community’s bird population. Congrats to each of these young leaders! Who will become Eagle in 2016? Stay tuned!

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September Backpacking TripTroop 1028 took its Autumn Backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail near the James River in September. Fifteen scouts and five adult leaders made the trek north on the A.T. from the trailhead to the campsite at the Johns Hollow Shelter. After setting up camp, the scouts continued on the A.T. hiking up to Fullers Rocks, a spectacular overlook nearly 2,000 feet above the trailhead! The boys all agreed that the views were worth the effort getting to the top. After we returned to the trailhead from our campsite on Sunday, we crossed the James River Foot Bridge and read the bridge’s commemorative marker. We were very lucky at the beginning of our trip to meet one of the people memorialized on that marker, Laurie Foot, a leader of the Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club! The boys learned that it is possible for people, through hard work, to make a real difference in the world. The Foots, through long negotiations with goverment agencies, were able to secure permits and funding for construction of this bridge back in 2000--it is the longest pedestrian bridge on the entire Appalachian Trail.

October HikeEvery year the troop hikes all the way around Charlottesville on the Rivanna Trail – a total of 20 miles! Some boys hike to complete a requirement for Hiking Merit Badge. Other boys hike to add to their total miles (we keep count of every scout’s hiking totals), but many of the boys come along just because it is a lot of fun! This year, the boys committed to cleaning up trash along the way, which caught the attention of two local TV news programs. Both Channel 19 and Channel 29 news caught up with the group on the trail and interviewed boys about their experience.

October CampoutOctober’s Campout was in Pleasant Grove, Fluvanna County at the SJAC Monticello District 37th Annual Apple Harvest Camporee. Troop 1028 participated in a 5K Run/Hike and in the “Highland Games” themed field events, including building a very competitive catapult. Troop 1028 did very well again this year, with two Patrols tying for 3rd in the overall event competition. The Troop also hosted about a dozen Webelos Cub Scouts and their families for the camping event.

BSA Troop 1028 • Fall 2015

EAGLE SCOUTS2015 has been a record year for Eagle Scouts at Troop 1028 with five new Eagle Scouts. We celebrated Eagle Scout ceremonies for Troop 1028 scouts G. Michael F., Brian Y., Cole S., James B., and Michael M. Each of these boys had to complete a service project to highlight their leadership skills. There was a wide variety of projects completed, with beneficiaries including a couple of local schools, the SPCA, an old folks home, and the community’s bird population. Congrats to each of these young leaders! Who will become Eagle in 2016? Stay tuned!

DECEMBER IS “SERVICE TO OTHERS” MONTH• Dec 4-5 (Fri-Sat)— Troop Service, Toy Lift• Dec 14 (Mon)— Annual Holiday Party and Autumn 2015 Court of HonorJANUARY IS “CINEMATOGRAPHY” MONTH• Jan 8-10, 2016 (Fri-Sun)— Klondike Derby Camporee, Greene CountyFEBRUARY IS “WINTER SPORTS” MONTH• Feb 6, 2016 (Sat)— Bimonthly Troop Hike.• Feb 20-21, 2016 (Sat-Sun)— Winter Backpacking/Cabin TripMARCH IS “ASTRONOMY” MONTH• March 18-20, 2016 (Fri-Sun)— Radio Telescopes at Green Bank and Maple FestivalAPRIL IS “FORESTRY” MONTH• April 2, 2016 (Sat)— Bimonthly Troop Hike.• April 16-17, 2016 (Sat-Sun)— Scout Skills Campout for new and established scoutsMAY IS “BIRD STUDY” MONTH• May 20-22, 2016 (Fri-Sun)— Moose Camporee, Covington, VA

For a complete list of events, see www.troop1028.org/calendar.htm

Summer CampEvery summer, Troop 1028 heads to the mountains to spend a week at summer camp. This summer we camped at the SJAC Camp Shenandoah in Swoope, VA. Scouts earned a bunch of new merit badges and had a blast swimming, fishing, shooting guns, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and playing in the camp Gaga Pit. Most nights were spent in the camp’s tents, but the boys who earned Wilderness Survival Merit Badge had to spend a night in the woods in a shelter they made themselves! Those guys will be ready if we ever go camping and everyone forgets to bring their tents. Meanwhile, some of the older scouts attended the BSA Summit Scout Reserve and were literally blown away by all the activities: zip lining, ropes course, rock climbing, paddle boarding, BMX biking, mountain biking, skateboarding, shooting sports, boating, and whitewater rafting. All week, Acting Scoutmaster Mr. Cutright kept families informed and laughing with his humorous accounts of the activities at camp. Every boy said that they cannot wait until next summer to go back to summer camp!

Kayaking TripEvery August, the troop heads to the waterways for a weekend kayaking trip. This is one of our most popular activities of the whole year! This year, we returned to James B’s grandfather’s farm to camp, and we kayaked on the New River near Blacksburg. While on the river, there are contests to see who can catch the biggest fish (and who can lose the most gear). And after a day on the water, the boys go back to the farm and cook up the fish they caught, along with potatoes and veggies picked at the farm. You cannot get a much fresher feast than the dinner on the kayak trip!

Scouting for FoodThe local food bank depends on the Boy Scouts to help collect food for the hungry every Autumn, and Troop 1028, working with Pack 77 and Crew 1074, was among the biggest food collectors in the entire district, collecting over one ton of food! Scouts placed flyers in targeted neighborhoods on one Saturday, then returned the following week to collect donations and deliver the food to the Food Bank. A Scout is Helpful!

BSA Troop 1028 Fall 2015

BSA TROOP 1028Visit us online! www.troop1028.orgScoutmaster: Jeff [email protected] | 434-962-1808Committee Chair: Susan [email protected] | 434-293-5634