tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15113865696581420782012-02-16T12:18:12.233-05:00The Scoutmaster's Amazing, Wonderful BlogClinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-36542610107340704572010-09-06T08:42:00.011-04:002010-09-06T10:05:08.075-04:00

Scouts and adults participated in a refreshing and relaxing canoe trip down the Edisto River. Over thirty scouts and adults assembled at the scout hut, loaded the troop trailer, went over final instructions and headed toward the Ridgeville area. Prior to putting the canoes in the water, the scouts reviewed safety procedures required for a waterborne activity. The adults also transferred cars and

John Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379478095694125846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-59366299995122318972010-07-09T11:18:00.005-04:002010-07-09T11:50:43.870-04:00

On Thursday, July 8, Troop 20 participated in an ongoing Oyster Shell Recycling Project with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). The scouts assembled at the Ralston Creek boat landing on Daniel Island. Staff from SCDNR briefed them on the purpose of the project and what tasks they would be performing that day. The project is important in a number of ways. Oysters filter

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Troop 20 scouts and leaders performed a good turn on Saturday, 01 May, for their sponsoring organization, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Pictured above are from left to right: Michael Epperson, unknown scout, Tomie Robinson, ASM John Watson, Max Watson, Ross Cary, Waring Hills, SM Clinton Dunn, Joe Dunn, George Robinson, Stas Watson, Ilya Watson and Vlad Watson. The scouts made short work of

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-443909822854550102010-04-30T19:03:00.011-04:002010-04-30T20:26:13.908-04:00

Boyce Campsen, Jacob Kitten, Cameron Epperson, Dillon Schaaf, Stas Watson, Vlad Watson and Sebastian SalasOn Friday, April 23, six scouts and three adults loaded the troop trailer and headed up the road to the Pineville area. The goal was to cycle 50 miles within eight hours as required by the Cycling merit badge pamphlet. The group established a camp site near mile marker 16 on the Lake

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Troop 20 held a campout for new scouts at the BP Recreation Area on April 16-18. Twenty-six scouts who recently came to Troop 20 spent the weekend learning basic scouting skills. They were assisted by older scouts who prepared lesson plans and demonstrations, assisted with patrol functions and guided the new scouts during the various activities. Adult leaders also assisted with the presentations

John Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379478095694125846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-78929875611950597002010-04-02T10:16:00.043-04:002010-04-04T22:35:12.191-04:00

Troop 20 at the Visitor's Center at OkefenokeeOn March 26th, Troop 20 travelled to the Peach Tree State for a weekend of camping and sightseeing. An early Friday morning departure from Mt. Pleasant ensured there would be enough time for activities on Friday.Our first stop was the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. After a short orientation movie about the swamp, a park ranger discussed the

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Neither snow nor wind nor cold could stop the Troop 20 Scouts from their mission of hiking twenty miles in twenty-four hours over Sunday and Monday, February 14th and 15th. Following the troop's church service, the scouts started their hike at noon near mile marker 4 of the Lake Moultrie Passage of the Palmetto Trail. They were joined by Webelos from Pack 20 for the first eight miles. The scouts

John Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11379478095694125846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-40062302297081539362009-11-15T20:16:00.004-05:002009-11-17T14:26:26.080-05:00

Troop 20 sent two top notch patrols to the Etiwan District camporee this weekend at Camp Ho Non Wah. They were enthusiastic and worked hard all weekend. They quickly showed their scout skills as we set up camp in a very quick fashion in the dark on Friday evening after our arrival at Matigwa campsite. The bad weather from last week had cleared during the day and the stars on Friday night were

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-72840500579508509122009-10-27T16:34:00.004-04:002009-10-27T20:43:55.786-04:00

Congrats to all our wilderness survival scouts who had a great weekend learning about outdoor shelters, how to make a fire, food on the trail, hiking skills and how to read a compass and chart. On Sunday the scouts and leaders took a challenging hike up to the top of Table Rock mountain at 3124, above you can see the route and below the effects of the long climb. Austin Ando gets a special

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-26749614694712079882009-09-30T19:09:00.005-04:002009-10-06T20:03:21.485-04:00

Scouts!Join the troop for an incredible fall camping experience in the South Carolina mountains...yes, we have a few small ones...The Frog, Snake and Lightning patrols will be working on their wilderness survival merit badges at Fort Aiken, while our older scouts (aka Venture) will be spending two adventure packed days and nights on the Foothill's Trail.Our Fort Aiken scouts will be doing some

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-15114511566324253542009-09-27T19:19:00.009-04:002009-09-27T20:28:50.693-04:00

Friday began with a nasty downgrade in the weather forecast for our destination at Carolina Beach State Park, but temperatures remained high and the possibility of a great adventure awaiting Troop 20...onwards charged the 600...well, maybe only 35 of us...After leaving Mount Pleasant, our good weather departed the pattern at the South Santee River as rain began to fall, and fall, and fall...at

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-14712564520758412082009-09-19T15:47:00.009-04:002009-09-19T15:59:48.195-04:00

Today from 11 am to 12:30 pm we had a very successful Beach Sweep and had a great contingent from Pack 20 join us today for hopefully not the first and last Troop 20/Pack 20 beach sweep effort. Over 30 scouts, scouters and parents showed up to pitch in...see my full pickup truck bed above. Below are pictures of our Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in action.Scouts clear the beach with Charleston Harbor

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-88026153364113938092009-08-19T20:29:00.005-04:002009-08-19T21:28:01.424-04:00

Scouts!Get ready for an exciting weekend at Carolina Beach State Park. Go here to visit their web site.Our campsite is nestled under the many long leaf pines present on an old dune line in the park. Many trails crisscross through the park and we will travel a few during the day and even a night hike is planned. There are lots of wildlife...alligators, deer, squirrel (gray and fox), raccoons, and

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-83556245124510125992009-08-04T13:30:00.007-04:002009-08-04T13:52:01.130-04:00

Nine brave scouts braved the threatening weather and rode roller coasters for most of the day at Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach. Notice the fun filled faces in the picture below as the scouts experience the biggest, fastest coaster at the park, the Time Machine (formerly known as the Led Zeppelin)...Top Time Machine riders were David Hall, Michael Hall and Waring Hills who rode the TM an

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-52248716218904543142009-06-24T20:30:00.004-04:002009-06-25T10:19:55.294-04:00

Parents and Scouts,Its time for Troop 20's Annual family camp out... lets head for the mountain's it's a lot cooler there.The camp out will be held at Cove Creek campground in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina July 17,18,19,(Friday to Sunday) It is about a 4 hour drive from Charleston. Assistant Scoutmaster Ando, Campmaster, will be leaving early on Friday. Families may

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-78547254611185966202009-06-22T20:34:00.002-04:002009-06-22T21:11:02.565-04:00

Merit Badge Counselor (MBC) training will be held on 03 August at 7 PM. The course will be taught on the second floor of the Seabrook Building at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church by longtime Troop 20 Scouter Dr. Al Aiken.Click here for all the details on MBCs...Parents, this is an excellent way to become involved in the Boy Scout experience of the scouts of Troop 20. It offers them more

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-75917661223595981822009-06-21T15:51:00.018-04:002009-06-22T21:37:01.007-04:00

T20 awaits flags and dinner at HNWOriginally uploaded by wwhillsTwenty three scouts and five adult leaders from Troop 20 returned from Camp Ho Non Wah as a Honor Troop yesterday (Saturday, 20 June). Below is a mix of pictures from our busy week (14-20 June). You may access other photos from my Flickr account, please send me a request via email. Additionally Skip Sergent took quite a few pictures

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-69074272575269930102009-06-12T14:57:00.007-04:002009-06-12T15:02:32.021-04:00

Scouts we will be camping at Boone campsite at HNW...here are a few images of our site...

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-10322035741342399122009-05-12T19:31:00.007-04:002009-05-12T19:52:45.829-04:00

Another close Troop 20 election, this time Star Scout Waring Hills came out on the long end (last election Zach Donaldson won at the wire) as he squeaked by Life Scout David Nicholson. It seems like our elections for Senior Patrol Leader are always closely contested between two experienced candidates. Now the new Senior Patrol Leader will sit down with the Scoutmaster to review leadership

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-35751128292595056182009-04-26T19:46:00.012-04:002009-04-26T21:31:53.919-04:00

Had an adventurous weekend biking on the Lake Moultrie passage of the Palmetto Trail. Unfortunately, Mr. Scholtens had a flat tire on the way to camp Friday, which made our evening a little interesting. Friday night was the night of the whippoorwill (and a few owls) and multiple scouts and some adults were ready to begin whippoorwill hunting...but it was a little dark. For the scouts who miss the

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-62360188232282088422009-04-24T13:02:00.002-04:002009-04-24T13:03:35.379-04:00

Congratulations to Alex Young (third from right), our latest Eagle scout and the last of his Gator Patrol to make Eagle, last but not least! Here is a photo of some of the old Gator Patrol (prior to the current crop of Gators who joined in 2007)...one of these is not an Eagle Scout, guess who!!!Stand by for an exciting report on this weekend's dual campouts, Cycling 50 miler on Palmetto Trail and

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-83639142053723469342009-03-19T15:46:00.005-04:002009-03-19T15:53:07.690-04:00

Scouts,Here are a couple of pictures shared by Mr. Miklancic of a Troop 20 visit to Table Rock in years past...recognize any of these scouts!!!I'm looking forward to a great time, we have 24 scouts and 11 adults signed up so far for this trip...if you bring your money and permission slip on Monday, late comers might get an opportunity to go...

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-84194206554543650952009-03-05T21:10:00.004-05:002009-03-05T21:56:33.496-05:00

Here is a SPECIAL MESSAGE TO SENIOR SCOUTs (defined as at least 14 and Star Scout) from Mr. Kiel:You have been invited to a Knife Forging Event (blacksmith 101 with I’ve Been Working on the Railroad sung in the background).Date : Friday March 13 (just a coincidence - I hope, don't bring hockey masks)Time: 6PM to 8PMLocation: Cooper Estates Boat Landing and temporary forge (at the foot of

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-67494091056892973452009-03-05T20:45:00.010-05:002009-03-05T21:08:52.121-05:00

Troop 20 started off March like a lion with wilderness survival topics this past Monday. Eagle scout and Eagle Patrol member Wythe Crisler explained the rationale of where to pick camping sites...and where not to place your tent like under a train trestle, on the slope of a mountain near the grizzly bear's den, under a large dead tree...the scouts quickly got the idea, visualization is a great

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-67366457603052525602009-02-26T14:55:00.008-05:002009-02-26T22:31:27.215-05:00

Troop 20 is gearing up to go hiking, backpacking and experience some wilderness survival at Table Rock State Park from 26-29 March. Table Rock SP comprises 3,083 acres with waterfalls, trails, and lots of great stuff (click here for the park's web page).Scouts below 1st class rank will camp within the park and learn wilderness survival skills along with a few strenuous hikes. Bring fishing gear

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-68817043477395256332009-02-18T14:15:00.015-05:002009-02-18T15:49:09.151-05:00

A few hardy scouts survived our hike on the Lake Moultrie dike. Here we see our intrepid troop after the first mile! Fortunately the scouts recovered quickly as we had miles to go before we sleep...You can see our trail here on the Palmetto Conservation site. We began at Bonneau Beach and hiked to the camp site just past mile mark 16. Up early and on to the finish just past mile 24.Just after we

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-24899739771893955312009-02-13T09:25:00.006-05:002009-02-13T09:43:02.504-05:00

Yes, it's that time of year when Webelos (We'll be loyal scouts) begin to prowl scout meetings looking for the perfect troop to join. We had the privilege to host two groups of Webelos on Monday night's troop meeting. Pack 9 and Pack 20 both had a host of Webelos assaulting the scout hut of Troop 20, and asking what do Boy Scouts do?On this Monday before a 20 mile hike, the Webelos got a chance

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-77157866962588132492009-02-13T08:52:00.008-05:002009-02-13T10:40:43.580-05:00

Congratulations to our own Dan Miklancic who was awarded one of the two Etiwan District Awards of Merit on Thursday night, 12 February, at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian church fellowship hall, site of the Etiwan District banquet.Dan was recognized for his dedicated work with the Boy Scouts. He has served two years as Scoutmaster, three years as Assistant Scoutmaster and two years as Troop

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-14936205411568406802009-02-05T09:25:00.004-05:002009-02-13T09:24:57.124-05:00

Troop 20 will attend summer camp at Ho Non Wah the week of 14-20 June.Total cost if paid before May 15 is $185 (after is $195). We will be taking the first deposit of $50 beginning 09 February. Payment schedule is Feb - $50, March - $50, April - $85.There are two High Adventure programs at Ho Non Wah for scouts 14 years or older: the 50 Mile Canoe trip and the Sailing trek. Scouts must be 1st

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-52419380207070456502009-02-04T13:18:00.003-05:002009-02-13T09:24:57.125-05:00

From Stephen: If you are in need of some achievement service hours, join me during my Eagle Service Project near the Red Roof Inn. This area will service the new Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. Call me or email me if you can help any Saturday in February from 9AM--2PM. RSVP is required by Thursday of each week as I will call you to confirm. You will need to bring your own personal hedge clipper

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-28764727666586584632009-02-02T16:58:00.003-05:002009-02-13T09:24:57.125-05:00

Had a Great Trip on the French Santee!A little on the chilly side (mid 20's on Saturday morning), but no one suffered frostbite.On the right you see the troop as they relax briefly after breakfast and our flag ceremony.Our first trip on Saturday morning was to Battery Warren on the South Santee River. The scouts managed to drive a couple of deer right between the scoutmaster and Mr. Smith, who

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-32004101247022834892009-01-25T20:05:00.016-05:002009-02-13T09:24:57.125-05:00

I'm looking forward to our weekend on the French Santee. Last week the scouts received a little background on those early colonists in Carolina, who arrived in the 1680's and 1690's. I know at least a few of our troop are descended from those hardy, French Calvinists (the scoutmaster is one...), and one of our scouts retains a Huguenot name (clue...it begins with a Gig...).Some of our younger

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-27357139187923860652009-01-07T08:35:00.005-05:002009-02-13T09:24:57.126-05:00

Scouts and Parents,A few updates for you...Congratulations to our first of 2009...New Eagle Scout Mattias Miklancic!!! Mattias' preparation for his Eagle board showed last night as he answered a plethora of questions from an inquiring board.News from Council...Scouts interested in serving at Ho Non Wah need to get their applications in to council. Counselor in Training must be 14 and at least 1st

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-58914381609277100092009-01-06T15:52:00.005-05:002009-02-13T09:24:57.126-05:00

Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Donaldson on his superb job of organizing our Junior Leader Training day last Saturday. We had 15 scouts show up (most of the PLC). They had a great time and learned a few leadership lessons.Other scouters who assisted Mr. Donaldson were Mr. Cochran, Dr. Aiken, Mr. Kiel and Mr. Miklancic. The scouts went over goal setting, planning, conflict resolution, communications

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-75571969676454512502008-12-14T19:52:00.004-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.454-05:00

I met with the incoming SPL Zach Donaldson last Sunday and we have confirmed the new PLC. Serving the term of January to June 2009 are:Senior Patrol Leader - Zach DonaldsonAssistant Senior Patrol Leaders - Michael Scholtens and Waring HillsQuartermaster - Reynolds AdamsScribe - Michael HallHistorian - Gage UnderkofflerLibrarian - David HallChaplain's Aide - Dillon SchaafInstructor - Wythe

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-21595498382933735902008-12-10T20:49:00.002-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.454-05:00

Two more Eagle Scouts have joined the 2008 flock. This evening Matthew Jones and James Brooks successfully passed their Eagle boards of review. Both completed paths that started at Tiger Cub.I hope to see many more of our scouts after consistent effort over the years. Those who do not grow weary will reap the rewards of persistent work and commitment.

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-34093709705312872472008-12-07T13:08:00.003-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.455-05:00

Tomorrow night is our last Court of Honor for 2008. Assignments are:Frogs bring desserts.Gators bring cookies. Conduct closing ceremony.Snakes bring paper products (napkins, plates). Provide color guard.Scorpions bring drinks.Lightning bring chips. Conduct opening ceremony.Eagles bring drinks.Program begins at 7 PM, scouts should assemble at 6:15.See y'all there

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-46011998864832176752008-12-02T09:54:00.005-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.455-05:00

Congratulations to our newly elected senior patrol leader (SPL) and patrol leaders (PL)!!! After very brief speeches and a close election, Life scout Zach Donaldson won election over Star scout Waring Hills last night as our new SPL. New patrol leaders elected were:Doug Ward - Eagle PL, Bryan Cole - Frog PL, Cameron Epperson - Gator PL and Luke DesJardins - Lightning PL. The Scorpion and Snake

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-66060785378147325012008-11-19T13:29:00.007-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.456-05:00

The Patrol Leaders Council convened at 7 PM on Monday, 17 November. Meetings for 24 November and 01 December were planned. The next boards of review are 17 November and 01 December. Court of Honor is 08 December.The troop will listen to SPL nominations/speeches on 24 November and will elect the new SPL and Patrol Leaders on 01 December. Scouts interested in those positions make your preparations.

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-27563216323381393382008-11-19T11:07:00.002-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.456-05:00

Congratulations to Alex Young!!! Last week he passed his eagle board of review and has joined the largest Eagle class in Troop 20 history. Our other Eagles this year, so far (more to come), are:Bobby RolandMichael ScholtensWill AltmanScotty FournierAustin McCulloughZach BradleyWythe Crisler

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-62943698981593309862008-11-16T19:53:00.005-05:002009-02-13T09:25:26.457-05:00

This weekend's Etiwan district camporee was a great success due to Dan Miklancic's outstanding work in planning and executing the event. The scouts and adult leaders of Troops 11, 59, 502, 20 and Pack 9 all learned quite a bit more than expected due to his hard work. Have any of you ever heard of a "spanish windlass?"Our scouts had a great time! Acting SPL Wythe Crisler and ASPL Michael Hall did

Clinton Dunnnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511386569658142078.post-20454712947078540892008-11-12T16:30:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:56:07.646-05:00

Scouts and Parents,I decided to finally go to the dark side and become a blogger. This should be a way to keep everyone informed and encourage give and take amongst scouts and parents.It will be an addition to our website and allow me to quickly post my daily look (or at least weekly) look at the troop. I will also be encouraging our patrol leaders to do their own blogs to improve patrol

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