T17 - Worth Ranch Work Day posted 05/02/13

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Subject: May 11th Worth Ranch Work Day Who: Troop 17 Philmont Trekers and Worth Ranch Aficionados What: Worth Ranch Work Day Where: The Big Adventure end of Worth Ranch Road When: May 11, 2013 7:30 5:?? Why: That Spirit Wild and Strange is calling you to that Old Kyle Mountain Range http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7b15k0v815139b1&llr=8ka7rqeab May is a great time to visit Worth Ranch and rain or shine we will have some great projects that will really make a difference at the ranch. This workday is the start of getting things ready for the outstanding program and experience that Troop 17 Scouts and Scouters will have this Summer. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at Roeser Hall. Please register so they can have enough breakfast and lunch for everyone. Meals are provided at no charge in gratitude for your help. Please let them know you will be there. Breakfast will start at 7:30 and projects will begin soon after. It is a good idea to bring a pair of work gloves if you have them but no other equipment is needed unless you have special tools or experience and can volunteer to bring out some things. Summary of the planned projects Oscar Bilger Lodge Renovations: Work will continue on the renovation of the old Program Building. Jim Goldthwaite is needing help both skilled and unskilled to assist with interior and exterior work. We will be installing insulation in the attic, installing electrical fixtures and doing trim work. There are lots of details to complete before the summer program begins. Cell Phone Repeater Install: Jeff Couch is installing a cell phone repeater to boost signals from the office area. Help is needed in setting the 30 tower and connecting the antennas and booster components. Calling all radio-heads, this is your project Pool Projects: Dr. Terry Test & the pool crew will be finishing renovating the pool filter and the cleaning both pools so that we can begin filling them after the workday. Winter Sports Area: Charlie Martin has this project moving forward. It should be all downhill from here, so depending on where the project is on May 11th will determine what work needs to be done. Yes, you read this correctly, Winter Sports Area Snow Sports Merit Badge will be offered this summer at WR! On the new artificial surface ski slope on the side of Kyle Mountain But, to get it ready in time, there is a lot of work to be done before we can Ski Kyle Mountain! Camper Tent Platform Repairs: Troy Langston is making time to once again make a run through our platform supply and make repairs to those that are in need. Replacing boards, tightening screws and reinforcing where needed. Not every one at WR gets to camp on a concrete pad, some troops use wood platforms. These need some TLC before camp begins. Battery Powered Drivers are the tool of choice but generators are provided just in case the batteries run down. There will be two crews moving from campsite to campsite to make repairs. Trading Post: Thurman Swietzier III will be assembling and setting up new displays for the newly remodeled trading post. A complete renovation of the trading post is underway, check it out! Museum Shelter: Bryan Bogle is finished with this project. Check out the great job T17 did prepping the building on April 6th and the new roof that has been installed. Tent Frames: Bryan Bogle has moved on to his next big construction project at WR. He has volunteered to build metal frames for 150 tents for this summer. We will be cutting pipe for the 100 new scout and 15 staff tent frames. The new tents use steel frames rather than the wood poles of the past. This new system is worth the time to check it out. Seven segments of pipe are needed for each of 100 camper tents, do the math and youll understand why we need help on this. Based on attendance, other small projects may be added to the list of projects. Please register so we know that you are coming. The food needs to be purchased and the project list needs manpower assigned and materials purchased. Register now and let us know you will be there! http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7b15k0v815139b1&llr=8ka7rqeab We will be there rain or shine, with plenty to do so even if its raining, bring a buddy and head west on May 11th. Jim Goldthwaite podunk@worthranch.com

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