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“Gimme the Cache!”

February 7th, 2011 | Add a Comment

“Gimme the Cache!”

That’s probably my favorite line from The Fifth Element, but this has nothing to do with money. Geocaching This past Roundtable, we met and had a high level discussion about Geocaching, given that we now have a new Merit Badge available our Young Men can work toward achieving. So  … what is Geocaching?  It is a high tech global treasure hunt … but I’ll let this video give you more detail: http://youtube.com/watch?v=-4VFeYZTTYs Using GPS enabled devices, ranging from simple handheld devices, … Read entire article »

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Several years ago, our unit was EQUIPmentally challenged.  One fundraiser was already on the books in order for the boys to earn money toward their Summer Camp fees, leaving almost no time after that to have another fundraiser for necessary Troop & Patrol equipment.  The solution? Our Charter Organization has a policy rule in place that we can have as many … Read entire article »

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