Scouting, Volume 39, Number 5, May 1951 Page: 30
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Congratulations, Explorer Leaders all
over America. You have been sending in
Blue Ribbon Events to exchange with each
other since this department was started in
February. Keep it up!
For each contribution, you will receive
a "Thank You," as illustrated. It's the
spirit of sharing your group's tested ex-
periences that is appreciated. Thousands
of Explorer Leaders will adapt your event
to their Explorers' needs.
Your contribution may not appear in
SCOUTING, but it will be used, either in
other literature or as background mate-
rial. That's why we say, "Thank you for
your Blue Ribbon Events, and 'keep 'em
coming.' "
Civil Defense Training
By Don Isett, Skipper
Ship 90, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The entire Ship completed sixteen hours of Red
Cross first aid training and received their Stand-
ard Certificates. Most of them then enrolled in the
Advanced Course. This training is very interesting
and carries out our Civil Defense program.
(Your Local Red Cross Chapter has information
about such courses. Contact the chapter through
your Local Council office.)
Governor's Guard
By George T. Howe, Skipper
Ship 501, Madison, Wis.
Located in the capital city, the Ship was asked
to serve as Honor Guard and ushers at the inaugu-
ration of Governor Kohler on January 1. Previously
the Ship had served as escort to Governor Ronne-
bohm.
Last summer the Ship earned almost $300 during
the week of the Inland Lakes Yacht Association
regatta. We moved boat trailers to and from the
dock, manned the information booth, did guard
and patrol duty around the mooring area at night,
and carried a radio station's portable transmitter
in our motor cruiser back of the races.
These opportunities came by making known to
the right people that our services were available.
Rescue Squad
By Franklin C. Van Lewan, Advisor
Troop 78, Cuddebackville, N. Y.
Being too young to belong to the Volunteer Fire
Company, our Explorers belong to the Rescue
Squad and also do police work for the Fire Police.
When the siren blew last August 16, we were noti-
fied that a little girl was drowning at a camp. We
grappled for the body, and a half hour after she
had disappeared we started artificial respiration.
We worked under the doctor's directions, but in
vain, and the boys hated to give up hope. It sure
did me a lot of good to see my boys working so
hard and remembering all the things I had taught
them.
Philmont Trip
By Robert H. Wertz, Skipper
Ship 34, Erie, Pa.
The high point of the year's program for our
Ship was a trip to Philmont Scout Ranch. After
receiving program material from the Ranch Direc-
tor, we talked over the various schedules, finances,
equipment, etc. Those who were able to go planned
the details with the Advisor.
After a 1750-mile auto trip, we enjoyed the Kit
Carson Trek during our ten-day stay. We back
packed over 75 miles — not bad for Sea Explorers!
On the homeward journey we visited Pike's Peak,
Garden of the Gods, and Cave of the Winds in
Colorado.
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