"New Road Runner Patrol Shows Their Scouting Spirit!"

by Joe Miguel (Road Runner ASM)

On March 20th, the Road Runner/Eagle Patrol went on a Manana trail backpacking trip...it began on Saturday afternoon, and concluded Sunday morning. The new scouts who participated were: Anthony K., Christopher T., Maxx T., Tommy E., Robbie T., and Travis W. One member from Eagle Patrol attended-Victor C! Congratulations Victor on your acceptance to the Naval Academy. Leaders were myself, Loren Yasuda, Lori Y., Bob Boesch, Stephen Hong, and Alvin Char. For our new boys, it was an adventure that they will never forget-it was cold, wet, and windy-hopefully this trip was a learning experience because some of them were not fully prepared. As I told the other leaders, "this trip either discouraged them or toughened them up." I hope they learned the significance of the scout motto, "Be Prepared." There were fun moments too...some of our boys got spooked by Stephen Hong with his ghost stories on Saturday night and were afraid to return to their tents alone! On Saturday morning, we skipped breakfast, broke camp and started our trek back down in the cold, wind rain and muddy trails. Stephen Hong did treat us all to breakfast at McDonalds. We were all "LOVIN' IT!". Our new boys got one under their belt. This was an adventure like no other!!!