Scouts scout Scout Lake

On October 5, 2008 the Troop's 5 new Scouts broke in their gear and went on a day hike to Scout Lake. Accompanying them were five older scouts and 8 adults. The approx. 1.5 mile + 800 elevation gain was good practice for a planned camp out the following week. On location, the boys completed a few requirements, played by the lake, did some rock scrambling, and had great fun! Check out a few more pics here.

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Area Webelos work on advancement at Troop meeting

September 30, 2008 - 21 Webelos from neighboring Cub Scout Packs attended the annual Webelos Advancement Night hosted by Troop 626. Boy Scouts were on hand to assist visiting Webelos with various Activity Badge requirements. The evening closed with a rousing game and snacks for all.

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Pack 633 shares fun with Troop 626

September 26, 2008 - Troop 626 scouts attended the Pack 633 Fall Campout to share in the fun and help out with the camp fire program. Scouts in attendance were Logan S., Alex L., Ricky A., and Harrison K.

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Scouts row frantically on Lake Washington!

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Ten members of Troop 626 participated in the Mercer Island Canoe Relay Race hosted by Troop 457, Mercer Island. The relay consisted of five legs, circumnavigating Mercer Island in Lake Washington. Two-person teams paddled each leg, changing teams at the mandatory stops on the island. The course is approximately 13 miles. The final task at the end of the course was to face Mr. Pinella, the Cascade District Commissioner who challenged each team to ten Scouting knowledge questions before officially "passing the finish line."

Six Troops participated in the race. Our rowing team consisted of Jacob T, Ricky A, Adrian O, Connor A, Eric B, Jeffrey P, Riley H, Alex L, Jonathan P, and Byron W. In addition, we had Harrison K as alternate rower, Mr. Thackray as spotter boat captain, Mr. Lodge as spotter, and Mr. Ohlfs and Mr. Black as land transport cars to shuttle the rest of the team from waypoint to waypoint on the island.

The weather was wet, about 590 -- the "perfect" weather for a true northwesterner! But, the rowing was fierce and energetic. In the end we took fourth place, a respectable position our first time out of the gate. The race culminated with an awesome picnic feast hosted by Troop 457. Check out more pictures here.

We're all definitely looking forward to doing this again next year!

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50 miler Bike Ride, September 14th 2008

Craig Funcke ASM Troop 626, led a 50 mile bike, the capstone ride required for the cycling merit badge. Craig had a great idea that we go on the Cascade Bicycle Club's annual event in Seattle called the Cascade Spawning Cycle, loosely based on the spawning route of salmon, with environmental awareness and family fun as the theme.

It was great fun! We started at Myrtle Edwards Park in Seattle and headed south on the route setup by the Cascade Bicycle Club. The route took us to Alki Beach, through West Seattle, back next to the Seahawks stadium where a carnival atmosphere of pregame revelry was occurring and we had hot dogs, then over the hill and over to Seward park, then back to Myrtle Ewards Park . A lot of riding to do but a lot of fun!

Participants:
Craig Funke ASM Troop 626 and Tour Leader
Chuck Guy ASM Troop 626
Ashwin M.
Jacob T.
Ricky A.
Harrison K.

Troop 626 Honors Six new Eagle Scouts

September 7, 2008

During a Court of Honor ceremony held at the South Bellevue Community Center, Troop 626 and friends and family honored the accomplishments of six new Eagle Scouts: Robert DeLaurenti, Josh Ho, Gary Hones, Brian Li, Adrian Ohlfs, and Aaron Roper.

The keynote speaker for the event was Mr. Phil Smart, Eagle Scout, community leader, and owner of the Phil Smart luxury auto dealerships. Also in attendance was Mr. Peter Wang, Chairman of the Cascade District office of the Boys Scouts of America.

We're very proud of our Eagle Scouts and look forward to their contributions to the Troop and the community in the future!

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Labor Day Weekend Bike Trip, August 30th-September 1st 2008

Craig Funcke, Troop 626 ASM, led a three day bike trip on Labor Day weekend for Troop626. The Labor Day weekend bike trip has become an annual event for Troop 626, with different destinations each year and families joining for the camping. This year the ride started at Tyee School where the scouts rode the bike trail to Seattle , went through the International District, took the water taxi to West Seattle, took a ferry to Vashon Island and rode to a hostel ranch where we camped and had fun. We met people from five different countries and Spokane . The next day the scouts rode from the north end of Vashon Island to the south-end and caught a ferry to Tacoma where we rode the 5 mile loop of Discovery Park . We then caught the Ferry back to Vashon and rode the east shore of Vashon back to our hostel campsite. More great fun at the hostel. The following day we packed up the gear into the gear wagon then hopped on our bikes, pedaled our way back to Tyee school. Overall we covered 86 miles in 3 days of riding and had a great adventure.

Craig Funcke ASM and Tour Leader
Chuck Guy ASM
Todd Thackray pedaled with us for the first day
Jacob 2nd Class Scout and now has Cycling merit badge.
Ricky Star Rank Scout and now has a Cycling merit badge.
Conor Life Rank Scout spent one night to hang out with the scouts. He now has his cycling merit badge.
Laura Adams drove the gear wagon and gave her full support including some meal preparation and other very valuable support.
Bree hung out and had fun.
Speeder, precocious wiener dog, hung around and had fun.

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