Scouts Scout for Food

March 13 and 20, 2010.

Every year, the Chief Seattle Council supports our local food banks by offering to collect food with the help of scouts throughout the Puget Sound region. Our troop participates in this effort every year by distributing fliers and collecting bags of food from our neighbors in the Eastgate area.

This year our neighbors were kind enough to set out 45 bags of food for Troop 626 scouts to pick up during an economy when needs are at their highest levels. Some folks made a special purchase of cases of infant formula just for this food drive. Awesome!

Clearly, we have good neighbors where we live. Thanks to all who contributed to this food drive. And thanks to the scouts and parents of Troop 626 who helped.


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Scouts Scream for Ice Cream!

At our February 9th Troop meeting, the scouts held a Patrol ice cream making challenge. Starting from milk, cream, and various flavoring ingredients the Patrols used ziploc bags, ice and salt to make ice cream. See basic instructions here.

Three adults served as judges and crowned the Phoenix Patrol winner with their "Vanilla and chocolate chip delight!"

It was a great hands on activity that resulted in a fun treat for all!

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Scouts Ski Snoqualmie Summit

On January 16, the Troop went on the annual ski/snowboard trip at Snoqualmie Central. The conditions were excellent with no precipitation, good snow, and comfortable temperatures.

For a few hours in the morning, Mr. Wheatley led the Snowsports Merit Badge class with 10 of the scouts, then for the rest of the day, everyone had a great time free skiing/snowboarding. Scouts in attendance included: Harrison K, Avery K, Gabriel R, Sam R, Ryan C, Jacob T, John T, Gabriel H, Peter D, William D, Logan S, Ricky A, Jeffrey P, Alex W, and John M. Also in attendance with their family: Ilian H and Lazare H.

The group of scouts and the seven adults in attendance all had a great time!


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Troop 626 Celebrates Five New Eagles

On January 3, 2010 our Troop celebrated the achievements of our latest five Eagle Scouts:

• JT Farmer
• Evan Griffith
• Jonathan Pyke
• Matt Anderson
• Billy Palmer

Nearly 200 people were in attendance to celebrate their achievement, including keynote speaker Mr. Rob McKenna, Washington State Attorney General.

Checkout the story in the Bellevue Reporter

Congratulations to all five Eagle Scouts!


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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

As of Tuesday, December 15, our tree lot is closed.

We would like to thank EVERYONE for supporting our annual Christmas Tree Sale Fund Raiser!

Thank you to:
- The community and our customers
- Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club
- Scouts and parents
- Mr. Larry Farmer for coordinating this huge undertaking

We look forward to next year!


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Scouts Practice Pipe Plumbing!

On December 8th, the scouts of Troop 626 learned how to sweat copper pipes. Sometime down the road, they may be faced with fixing a broken plumbing pipe and they’ll be able to fix it for their Mom or Dad.

Both Logan S. and Cory B. lead up this project by preparing the materials, organizing the meeting, and preparing and delivering a training session for the troop.

All of the boys learned how to measure, cut, flux, and solder copper plumbing pipe. They learned about elbows, tees, caps, and straight connectors. They learned how to safely fire up a torch while being prepared with leather gloves and goggles.


When they use this new skill in the future, they’ll remember that they learned this skill in their Boy Scout Troop 626.

Cory and Logan - Thanks!

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Posted by: Jim Black, Scoutmaster

Troop 626 would like to invite you to visit our tree lot and support our Troop

Tree lot opens 9:00 am, NOVEMBER 27, 2009

All of our Christmas trees are Grade A, grown in the beautiful Olympic Peninsula of Western Washington. We offer only premium quality Noble, Grand, and Douglas firs to grace your home and be the focal point of your holiday decor. Tree sizes are:

• Noble Fir 5’ to 10’
• Grand Fir 5’ to 6’
• Douglas Fir 5’ to 8’

We're located at: Newport Hills Swim and Tennis Club, 5464 119th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Open hours: (Starting Nov 27 until we sell out)
Saturday - Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm
Monday - Friday: 5 pm – 8 pm

Bring your non-perishable food donations! We have on-site collection bins for HOPELINK


We hope to see you there!


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