100 Years of Scouting

On October 24 Troop 959 celebrated 100 years of scouting with the California Capitol March. This event involved of 6500 scouts from all over the state of California, Oregon and Nevada. The highlight of the event included all particpants walking from Raley Field to the California State Capitol and back. Food and entertainment was enjoyed at Raley Field during the afternoon events.

Eagle Project Completed

Troop 959 finished a special Eagle Project at Golden Sierra High School. The project involved reconditioning a seating area on Senior Hill that had become dangerous and unusable over time. The old benches were taken down and new ones were put in their place with a coat of fresh coat of green paint. Now this area can again be used by the GSHS students as a gathering area for visiting, lunch or just hanging out. Congratulations on a job well done!

What a Drag - A Fun Night Out

The Georgetown Ward youth had a hot time at the Sacramento Raceway, Wednesday Night Street Drags on July 22, 2009. They even got to see Brother Dulany in his white Mustang beat his own best time. Dave Smith, the owner of Sacramento Raceway, gave the Georgetown Ward free admission fees which made the night even sweeter.

July Young Men Calendar

July 1 - 7 pm Swimming Merit Badge at Dulany's Pool pick up at 8:30 pm
July 8 - 7 pm at Church, Get ready for week-long camp, backback check, paperwork check, parent permission slips must be on file.
July 12 - Adult Leadership meeting 8 am, Youth Presidencies meeting 9 am - at church.
July 13-18 - Boys Youth Camp-Wentworth Springs (Gerle Creek), Leave church 8 am. Monday, Return to church at noon on Saturday.
July 22 - YM/YW Combined Activity-Drag Strip, Leave church 5 pm, return 9 pm, bring sack lunch or money to buy snacks
July 25 - Wood project at Barrentines 8 am to 11 am
July 26 - Adult Leadership meeting 8 am, Youth Presidents-Ward Youth Committee 9 am, RS Room, 9:30 am BYC, Bishop's office
July 29 - 7 pm Swimming Merit Badge at Dulany's Pool pick up 8: 30 pm

Troop 959 Participates in Pancake Breakfast

The Georgetown Ward held its annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast on June 20th. Troop 959 was in charge of the flag ceremony. The food was delicious and the cooks were talented.

Successful Camp Out

Troop 959's campout at the Bosches on June 20th was a great success. Seven boys and four adults attended. The scouts passed off fire-building, nature hike, wilderness survival merit badge requirements and camping merit badge requirements. The scouts spent their time hiking, building two lean-to's and eating smores.

Camp Winton Service Project a Success

Troop 959 spent 9 hours helping to prepare Camp Winton for Summer Camp this year. Our group of 7 performed monumental tasks including: bridge repair, road repair, road building, contruction clean-up, breakfast and lunch preparation and clean-up, masking preparation, wood piling, fire building, shed clean-up and tent set-up. All in all, it was a fun time for all. The troop left Georgetown ant 4 PM on June 5th and returened at 4 PM on June 6th. Thanks to one and all.

Eagle Scout Rank Achieved

A Court of Honor will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 to honor Chad Poulter who has reached the High Rank of Eagle Scout. It will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Georgetown Ward, located at 7280 Prospect Hill Road in Georgetown at 6 PM. All are invited to this fun-filled evening to honor this young man. Refreshments will be served.

June 2009

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Camp Winton Trip, Jun. 5-6, 2009

Camp Winton has asked Troop 959 to come up and help them prepare to open the Summer Camp season. Troop 959 will leave Friday, June 5th and spend the night at lakeside. Dinner will be on the road as we will be departing late in the afternoon. Get your gear ready. This will be a shakedown camp to get Troop 959 ready for a lot of summer camping. Backpack, sleeping bag, tent? Please also pack work gloves as we want to be ready to do whatever task is asked.

Young Men Summer Camp Planned

The Georgetown Ward Young Men's Summer Camp will be held on July 13-18, 2009 at the Wadsworth property at Wentworth Springs, California. We will be camping on Gerle Creek. It will be an opportunity to earn merit badges and advance through basic scout ranks. The agenda will include the cooking merit badge as we will be cooking all of the meals on-site. The 6 nights of camping will also apply to the 20 days of camping requirement of the Camping Merit Badge. Other merit badges that we will work on include, rifle shooting, swimming, pioneering and orienteering. Attire will be Scout Activity shirt or Scout "Class A" uniform for special events. There will be a nominal cost to cover the cost of meals and activities. We will also be fishing, hiking and boat riding on Loon Lake. Please make your calendars. Fun! Fun! Fun!

Youth Temple Trip Planned

The Georgetown Ward youth are invited to participtate in a trip to the Sacramento Temple on June 9th, 2009. This trip will involve 15 youth and 4 men leaders and 2 women leaders. We have been asked to participate in the 3 PM to 5 PM Baptistry Session. That means we will be leaving the Georgetown area around 1:30 PM. We will enter the temple at 2:30 PM to prepare for our session and should be leaving around 5:30 PM. Plan for fast food dinner, then home around 7:30-8 PM.

Troop 959 New Website

Welcome one and all, expecially those associated with Troop 959. We have always had fun in this troop and the site will be no exception. Stay tuned for the latest calendar of events and pictures.