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Capitol Area CouncilCapitol Area Council
Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of America
Philmont 2006Philmont 2006Council Contingent
Contingent Advisor: Sid Covington380-9083, 925-1231 (cell)sid_c@swbell.net
Scout Advisor: Marty Sepulveda926-6363 x17msepulveda@bsacac.org
http://www.sccovington.com/philmont
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TonightTonight
Travel InformationScheduleUniformPacking
Financial
PaperworkRegistrationYouth Protection
Contact Information
Duty Roster/Equipment
Duffle Bags & Maps
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Travel InformationTravel InformationAustin to Philmont:Austin to Philmont:
Departure Date: Tuesday, June 20/Sunday, July 2, 6:00 amMeet 5:00 am at Whole Earth parking lot (Westgate Mall, 4477 S Lamar)FULL Class-A UniformBusses Depart at 6:00 am REGARDLESS!Lunch in Lubbock – Texas Tech University Stangel/Murdough Dining HallDinner in Las Vegas, NM – Highlands University of New Mexico (no bathrooms in dining hall)Arrive at the Philmont Welcome Center ~9:30 pm (MDT)Overnight in Tent City or trail tents
Philmont to Austin:Philmont to Austin:Return Date: Monday, July 3/Saturday, July 15, ~11:00 pm
Packlines at Welcome Center at 5:00 am — check out of tent cityFULL Class-A UniformDining hall for “continental” breakfast at 5:45 amDepart Philmont ~6:30 am (MDT)Lunch in Clovis, NM – CiCi’s PizzaDinner in Abilene – McMurry University, Mabee Dining HallArrive Whole Earth parking lot (Westgate Mall) ~10:30 – 11:00 pm
Bus 1 Bus 2Pack lines on store side
Beall’sWhole Earth Provision Co.
CentralMarket
CavenderBoots
Westgate MallWhole Earth Provision Co.
Parking Lot
~5:306:00
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Facts of Contingent Bus LifeFacts of Contingent Bus LifeBusses break!
VCRsAir conditionersWindow shadesCargo doors
It can get hot on a full bus! Particularly on the trip home (afternoon Texas heat).Everyone drinks/eats more snacks on way to Philmont than the way home!Bathrooms fill up!Bus drivers take breaks — we don’t!
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Expedition # Unit District Contact Bus
621-I-01 Troop 9 Longhorn John Burnett 1
621-I-02 Troop 17 Longhorn Dennis Borel 1
621-I-04 Troop 204 Pioneer Wayne Knox 1
621-I-06 Troop 399 Longhorn Frank Kittredge 1
621-I-03 Troop 49 Longhorn Ronnie Franke 2
621-I-05 Troop 365 Tomahawk David Tabb 2
621-I-07 Troop 377 Comanche Kate Derr 2
621-I-08 Crew 2770 Twin Valley Carol Swanson 2
703-A-02 Troop 52 Arrowhead Patrick Blackwell 1
703-A-05 Troop 441 Arrowhead Mike Moriarty 1
703-A-06 Troop 513 Arrowhead Bob Powledge 1
703-A-07 Crew 513 Arrowhead Mike O'Brien 1
703-A-01 Troop 459 Longhorn Hilary Johns 2
703-A-03 Troop 128 Twin Valley Larry Farris 2
703-A-04 Troop 135 Wolf Mountain Steve Allen 2
703-A-08 Contingent Council David Jessich 2
Bus AssignmentsBus Assignments
Bus Leaders
meet to
purchase
drinks &
snacks. June
17
Bus Leaders
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General InformationGeneral InformationBring books, CD-players, radios, Gameboys, iPod’s, etc. (with earphones) for bus trips & base camp.
Bus Leaders will bring snacks & coolers with drinks (water) & snacks — no personal food.
Bus Leaders will bring movies for bus VCR’s (use good judgment in selecting).
Everything must be in duffle bags & backpacks.
Will leave your “stuff” (in your duffle bags) in lockers at Philmont while on trail.
Can leave “valuables” in envelopes in locked vault in Finance (cash, credit cards, key to locker, etc.)
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UniformUniformWear Class-A Uniform while traveling & for base camp activities (meals, chapel services, campfires).
Can remove uniform shirt & wear crew tee shirt while bus is moving — Class-A when off bus.Applies to all participants — youth and adults.
Class-A Uniform:Troop-based crews:
Tan uniform shirt
Scout belt
Scout long pants -or-Scout Shorts with Scout socks
Will leave in duffle bag in locker while on trail.
Venturing Crew-based crews:Green uniform shirt
Crew’s “official” pant (long or short)
Crew’s “official” socks (with shorts)
Crew’s “official” belt
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Trek Schedule:Trek Schedule:
Day 1 — Camping HQ/Tent City — (6/21 or 7/3) Financial Check-inMedical Re-checkEquipment shakedown*Museum tours (optional)
Day 2 — Depart CHQ/1st Day on trail (6/22 or 7/4)Day 3 — 2nd Day on trail, first full day (6/23 or 7/5)
Day 4 — 3rd Day on trail, Ranger Departs am (6/24 or 7/6)
…… (hike between camps, participate in programs)
Day 11 — Last Full Day on trail (7/1 or 7/13)
Day 12 — Return to Camping HQ/Tent City (7/2 or 7/14)Return equipmentSHOWERS!Souvenirs
Day 13 — Travel — Philmont to Austin (7/3 or 7/15)
Day 0 — Travel — Austin to Philmont – CHQ—Tent City and/or trail tents (Tuesday, 6/20 or Sunday, 7/2) Meet Your
Ranger
* may do morning of Day 2
Logistics (bring “overall” & V.V. map)Services (food, equipment)Crew Photo*Opening Campfire
Financial CheckoutTrip to CimarronClosing Campfire
Ranger Training: Hiking techniques Campsite setup Cooking Water purification Navigation …
“Arrival Day”
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Financial Financial Policies/InformationPolicies/Information
All crews are fully paid! Thank You!Thank You!We are within budget!We are within budget!Participants need personal money for:
Snacks at Camping Headquarters (before/after).
Souvenirs at Tooth of Time Trading Post.“Campers spend an average of $100 at Philmont’s trading posts. If major items such as jackets are desired, more money will be needed.”
Backcountry (~$20, small bills):Shotgun shooting — additional shotsFishing license — $1.50 (youth), $9-$40 (adult)Snacks (healthy)Fuel
Trip to Cimarron — any meals there$12.00$20.00
Root Beer in the
Cantina’s!!!
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Paperwork Checklist for Paperwork Checklist for CrewsCrewsDocument Source Use at Philmont
Contingent Advisor
Crew Roster Multipart form received in March, 2006 with the TREKS-2006 Itinerary book.
Turn in original Day 1 Finance check-in.
Copy
CPR & First Aid Certification cards. At least one person per crew must be certified in First Aid and one in CPR.
From organization teaching the courses. They must be valid though the end of the trek.
Show originals Day 1 Finance check-in
Copy
Philmont Health and Medical Record form. Verify that this has been properly signed by qualified health professional, parent/guardian, participant.
Distributed in November, 2005 - MUST USE THE ORIGINAL PHILMONT COPY OF THE 2006 FORM - NO COPIES ARE PERMITTED.
Turn in original Day 1 Medical re-check. Will be returned a check-out Day 12.
Copy
Medical Insurance Card Make copy, staple to Health & Medical Record form. If family has no insurance, attach a note indicating this and mark the appropriate place on the Health & Medical Record form.
Turn in with Health & Medical Record form during Day 1 Medical re-check. Will be returned a check-out Day 12.
Copy
Philmont Talent Release form. Requires parent/guardian signature if participant is under 18 years of age.
Received in March, 2006 with the TREKS-2006 Itinerary book.
Turn in original Day 1 Finance check-in
Copy
Crew Member Listing Contingent website Not used by Philmont - this is to provide the Contingent Advisor with emergency contact information.
Original or Copy
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Crew Advisor Responsibility:Crew Advisor Responsibility:
All participants are registered members of the Boy Scouts of America.
All adults (18 or older) with Boy Scout troop based crews — and —
All adults (21 or older) with Venturing Crew based crews — must be:
Registered as adult leadersCurrent (3 years) in Youth Protection
Can take the
on-line Youth
Protection
course on the
Council
website.
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Contact InformationContact InformationParent/Family Information Letter:
Each advisor make copies for participant familiesDiscusses Uniform while traveling/base campIncludes telephone numbers for emergenciesComplete Travel informationInformation about money, packing, and manners
Phone numbers:Sid Covington:
Cell: (512) 925-1231Eagle Nest, New Mexico: (505) 377-6820
Philmont: (505) 376-2281
All this
information
is on the
Contingent
website.
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Duty Roster:Duty Roster:
Prepare duty roster before leaving for Philmont.Make copies for all participants (laminate).Website has tool (Excel) & Philmont version.
Crew Decisions:All participantsshare work equally?TentmatesSkill levelCrew Leader?Adults?
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EquipmentEquipment
Philmont-issued:Cooking gearFoodTents
Crew provided:Backpacking StovesTent pins
Bear bags/ropeWater purifier (Micro Pur)
Dining fly & poles
Ground clothsFirst Aid KitWater containers (collapsible)
14 p
ins
10 pinsBring carabineer, c
ord, and stuff
sack for “o
op’s” bag.
Bring extra ro
pe & carabineers if
you are going into the Valle Vidal.Coffee isn’t included in food
packages. Pick up at Advisor’s
meeting in base camp Day 1.
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What kind of personal “stuff” What kind of personal “stuff” do we need to take? do we need to take?
Good rain gear! Rain suit — no ponchos!
Backpack — with rain cover
Over-the-ankle boots
Sleeping bag with pad & sleeping clothes
Shorts & crew tee shirt(s)Lots of socks — liners & outer
Camera
Spices
Bowl, spoon, cup
Water bottles (3 - 1 qt)
Pocketknife
Flashlight
Compass & maps
Rope/Cord
Stuff sacks for dining fly & poles, ½ tent, tent pins, bear bag contents
Long pants, long-sleeve shirt
You
really
don’t
need all
that
stuff!
This is the
REALLY important stuff!
GPS recommended ifgoing to Valle Vidal.
Load campsite & intermediate waypointsbefore leaving home.
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Duffle Bags/Council StripsDuffle Bags/Council Strips
Duffle Bags:Have a few bags for sale, $25.00 each
Patches:Have a few CSP’s for saleHave Contingent patches for sale
Bring backpack & duffle bag ONLY! Don’t bring anything else on bus! Everything must fit into duffle bag while on trail. Duffle bag will be stored in locker while on trail.Bring one padlock per crew for locker.
$3.00 each for participants
$5.00 each for others
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Crew Unit Advisor Itinerary #South East
South West
North East
North West
Valle Vidal
621-I-01 Troop 9 John Burnett 9 y y y
621-I-02 Troop 17 Dennis Borel 11 y y
621-I-03 Troop 49 Ronnie Franke 11 y y
621-I-04 Troop 204 Wayne Knox 3 y y y
621-I-05 Troop 365 David Tabb 27 y y y
621-I-06 Troop 399 Frank Kittredge 27 y y y
621-I-07 Troop 377 Kate Derr 13 y y
621-I-08 Crew 2770 Carol Swanson 24 y y y y
703-A-01 Troop 459 Hilary Johns 8 y y y
703-A-02 Troop 52 Patrick Blackwell 3 y y y
703-A-03 Troop 128 Larry Farris 9 y y y
703-A-04 Troop 135 Steve Allen 13 y y
703-A-05 Troop 441 Mike Moriarty 28 y y y
703-A-06 Troop 513 Bob Powledge 21 y y y
703-A-07 Crew 513 Mike O'Brien 13 y y
703-A-08 Contingent David Jessich 9 y y y
Maps Maps — one topo map set per person — one topo map set per person
Only take two
sets of maps
on the trail
with you!
Advisors:bring the “Overall” (& Valle Vidal) map with you for logistics check-in!
Sister Crews
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Questions?Questions?
Philmont!
Philmont!Here we come!
It will be 5:00 in the
morning before you
know it!