Whispering Rock--29 JUL 2010 PM Edition

WHISPERING ROCK: EXTRA EDITION

SOFTBALL
With great enthusiasm the Scouts from Athletics, Scout leaders and staff played a rousing game of round robin softball. For one hour everyone hit repeatedly and ran around aimlessly. The only complication was how many pitches/strikes Coleslaw should have had. As a highlight Darina did not permanently hurt anyone even though she threatened to. Thanks everyone for a fun time!

WATER CARNIVAL

• CANOE SWAMP: Troop 165 – 14 Scouts
• WATERMELON: Troop 427

SCOUTMASTER COMPETITION

• Biggest Splash: Jeff (Troop 165)
• Best Dive: 4-way Tie between John (427), Mark (212), Jeff (165), and Shane (Staff)
• Belly Flop: Frank (58)
• Most Creative: Shane (Staff)

Thanks to all participants for a fun time!

Whispering Rock--29 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“For those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, the forest is at once a laboratory, a club and a temple.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Bird on a Stoop (Parade Field)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Iron Man (Parade Field)
Immediately Following Iron Man: Frontier Outpost Leaves (Buttress)

Trivia Question Answers

• Sunday:  Venturing
• Monday:  1944
• Tuesday:  The World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM)
• Wednesday:  Gordon D. Bowman

We hope you learned a little about Scouting and CRE this week.

Pooh's Archery Challenge
In an exciting challenge, Pooh was defeated by John McConnell from Troop 427. John obtained a top score of 47 out of 50 to Pooh's 44. The rest of the challengers were all from Troop 212. Their results were Sid Barteau (44), David Perdue (44), Tom Routhier (43), Charles Kim (42), and Jerry Sellers (self-proclaimed honorable mention).
In the “shoot the orange” challenge another Troop 212 leader, Doug Gardner won. Congratulations and thanks to all for a great time. We hope to see you today at 3 pm for the golf challenge in front of the Trading Post.

HISTORY OF THE ROCK (Pt. 3)
The Main Hotel was located on the Parking Lot of Camp Rock Enon. Lumber from the old hotel was used to build Buffalo Lodge.  Rock Enon Springs had a station along the Winchester and Western Railroad until the 1930s, when the railroad was shortened to Gore.

One of the most famous guests was John Phillip Sousa, the composer of many marches like “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

If you would like to see what Rock Enon Springs Resort might have looked like turn left on Back Creek Road and go to Capon Springs Resort which is still in business today.

Whispering Rock--28 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“We are not a club or a Sunday school class, but a school of the woods.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 90. West wind between 3 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Slip 'n' Slide (Parade Field)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Water Carnival (Waterfront) & Scoutmaster/Staff Softball (Activity Field)
9:00 Video Game Night (Bowman Lodge)

Do you know who is Bowman Lodge named after?

Pooh's Challenge 1: The Results
Yesterday's competition for the glory of beating Pooh was a bit confusing. Due to the fact that NO LEADERS showed up the game of horseshoes resulted in David Meade, a CIT, and Shawn Kohlhaas, Kitchen Staff, played. Shawn claims victory but David managed one ringer. Luckily, no one was injured. We hope that some Leaders will show up today and show us their archery skills.

Results of Are You Smarter Than a Scout?
Yesterday at approximately 4:30pm a meeting of the minds was held in the Dining Hall in the academic competition of Are You Smarter Than a Scout? The results may shock you, but the winner was Jerry Sellers of Troop 212. His intelligence and knowledge has astounded us all.

History of the Rock (Pt. 2)
The resort survived the American Civil War and continued to draw Virginia's elite. It changed owners several times until, in 1919, it was purchased by Fred Glaize, Sr. and Lee Herrellin who tore down several buildings and the original wing of the hotel. The resort continued to lose business until 1944 when the Glaize Family sold the resort to the Shenandoah Area Council.

Whispering Rock--27 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Are You Smarter Than a Scout (For leaders at Dinning Hall)
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Ultimate Frisbee & Orienteering Course
9:00 OA Social (Dinning Hall)
10:30 Astronomy Outpost (Starts on Parade Field, then proceeds to aaaaaChapel Hill to spend the night.)

Polar Bear Plunge!
For the daring and brave at heart only! Tomorrow morning (Wednesday from 6:00 to 6:15) you are welcome to take an invigorating dip in Miller Lake during the Polar Bear Plunge. Just remember to bring a towel for afterward and that this is a plunge, not a free swim. We hope to see you there!

HISTORY OF THE ROCK (Pt. 1)
Rock Enon Springs Resort was built up around a mineral water spring and was originally called Capper Springs after an early settler, John Capper. In 1856,William Marker bought the property and built a hotel to accommodate guests at the springs. During the mid-19th century, it became very popular as a place for people to heal various ailments by soaking in the spring's "medicine" waters.

Are You Brave Enough to Accept the Pooh Challenge?
Over the course of this week, our fearless Camp Director will accept any leaders that wish to challenge him in a variety of skills. To the winner goes the glory and praise in this periodical.

• Tuesday – Horseshoes – 1pm – Akela Lodge
• Wednesday – Archery – 1pm – Archery Range
• Thursday – CRE Golf – 3pm – Trading Post (make your own clubs from natural materials)

Whispering Rock--26 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“The man who is blind to the beauties of Nature has missed half the pleasure of life.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind between 5 and 7 mph.

Evening Schedule
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:45 Assembly for Campfire (Parade Field)
8 – 9:30 Campfire
9:30 – 10:00 Eagle Scout Social/Cracker Barrel (Dinning Hall)

Do you know what year CRE opened as a Boy Scout Camp?

MERIT BADGE CLASSES
Your week of merit badge and fun at Camp Rock Enon begins today shortly after breakfast. Please be prompt to all your classes; if you aren't sure where your class is look at the back of yesterday's newsletter (or ask a Staff member). Also, please bring your blue cards to class. This is to ensure that your counselor can keep accurate records.

Lost and Found
If you lose something over the course of the week, be sure to check the lost and found located in Buffalo Lodge. As you walk in from the front porch it is a black footlocker immediately to your left. Valuable objects (knifes, phones, keys, cameras, etc.) should be turned into an administrator for safe keeping.

Emergency Procedures
Do you know where to go in case of an emergency?
Red sites (Big Oaks, Hilltop, Lowery, Pinecrest, Pinnacle, Sleepy Hollow, and Tall Timbers) go to the Dining Hall in the event of an emergency.
Blue sites (Cooper, Hickory Ridge, Hepner, Indian Village, Laurel Ridge, Rowe, Sutton,, and Zeb) go to Bowman Lodge.
Please listen to the Staff at the location and assemble quickly and quietly. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Whispering Rock--25 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

WEATHER
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. West wind between 11 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

WELCOME TO THE ROCK!
A Note From Pooh:
When I decided to join Staff in 1996 I never thought it would be such a long term commitment. But I am thrilled to be here and look forward to serving you this week.
As you go throughout this week I want you to look for opportunities to show the Scouting Spirit. If you see a piece of trash “Be Clean” and pick it up and throw it away. If you see someone that looks like they are having a bad day “Be Cheerful” and help them be happy. Do you get the idea? I hope so.

David “Pooh” Winsatt

Camp Director

Trading Post
Open Sunday Evening
7:45-9:00 pm
Don't forget to buy your Merit Badge Kits tonight!
They will be delivered for you Monday.
If you don't see it in the Trading Post—ASK!

This Evening's Schedule
5:45 Assembly/Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Vespers (Assemble at Parade Field)
7:30 Program Fair (Parade Field) & Scoutmaster Meeting (Bowman)
8:30 Movie Night (Bowman)

Areas to Avoid

• Crags – On the right side of the trail to Nature
• Spillway
• Dam
• HILLSIDE ACROSS LAKE
• WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
• Climbing, Waterfront, or Shooting Sports Areas without Staff Supervision
• OTHER CAMPSITES – Do not enter without permission
• Scout Leader Lounge – Leaders Only
• ROAD OUTSIDE OF FRONT GATE
• Staff Living Quarters

Whispering Rock--23 JUL 2010

The Shouting Rock

“Momma always said life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what cha' gonna get.”

Forest Gump

THE WEATHER
180% chance of snow, High of 21, low in the upper -30s. Accumulation suspected to be upwards of 8 feet.

Evening Schedule
5:00-7:30 Family Night
7:40 Assembly For Campfire (Parade Field)
8:00-9:30 Campfire
9:30-10:30 OA Call Outs (Parade Field)
Leaders can get their unit's blue cards starting at 5:30pm from the red mailboxes located in Scout Leader Lounge.

Troop 117 and Troop 7 are Awesome and Rule!

Rock Enon Classic Results
9-hole Winners: 1st Dan (T-4) Tie for 2nd Dow (T-100) & Doug (T-4) 3rd Pooh (Staff)
Longest Drive: Dow (T-100)
Longest Backwards Drive: Pooh (Staff)
Longest Launch of Golf Club Head: Rick (Troop 100)
We hope that everyone that participated had a wonderful time at the Wet Rock Golf Course yesterday.

Today's newsletter was written by the Communication Merit Badge Class

Iron Man Results
T124 – 9:44 T7/8 – 11:58
T11/117 – 9:01 T88 – 8:35
T100 – 9:01 Scoutmaster Team 1 – 6:31
T413 – 9:06 Scoutmaster Team 2 – 5:42
T45 – 8:02 Staff – 5:49
T995 – 12:45 Congratulations to all teams
T196 – 8:49 that participated last night on
T66/7454 – 9:32 a well-played competition
T4 – 6:02

Whispering Rock--21 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“If you make listening and observation your occupation you will gain much more than you can by talk.”

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

THE WEATHER
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Evening Schedule
4:30pm Slip 'n' Slide (Parade Field)
7:00pm Water Carnival & Scoutmaster v. Staff Softball
9:00pm Video Game Night (Bowman Lodge)
The Water Carnival will be held in the Aquatics Area.
Scoutmaster vs. Staff Softball will meet at the Activity Field.

Horseshoes Record Broken!
Yesterday outside Akela Lodge a battle for the ages happened! Troop 117's Randy and Dodge defeated Troop 4's Doug and Rick. This triumphant clash ended a long standing record held by Troop 4. What other upsets could happen this week?

The Rock Enon Classic Opens Again
Any leaders are cordially invited to the Rock Enon Classic hosted outside the TP at 1 pm on Thursday. Join Pooh for a round of golf. The only requirement is that you must make your own golf club from the materials found in camp. We hope to see you there!

The Pooh Challenge
Can your leaders out shoot Pooh? Today at 1pm our fearless Camp Director will be accepting any challengers at the Molden Archery Range. To the victor goes the prize, a delicious watermelon!

Whispering Rock--20 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

WEATHER
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Daily Schedule
7:00 Reveille
7:45 Assembly/Flags (Parade Field)
8:00 Breakfast (Dining Hall)
9:00—11:50 Merit Badge Classes (Program Areas)
12:00—13:00 Lunch (Dining Hall)
13:00—14:00 Siesta/Free Time
14:00—16:50 Merit Badge Classes (Program Areas)
16:30 Are You Smarter Than A Scout? (Dinning Hall)
17:30—18:30 Dinner (Dining Hall)
18:45 Retreat (Parade Field)
19:00 Ultimate Frisbee & Orienteering Course
20:30 OA Social
22:00 Taps
22:30 Astronomy Outpost
Ultimate Frisbee will meet on the Parade Field and the Orienteering Course will meet at the Med Lodge Pavilion

Do You Know where to go for any emergencies? When an alarm sounds:

Blue campsites go to Bowman Lodge

Red campsites go to the Dinning Hall

Whispering Rock--19 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

WEATHER
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind between 8 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Daily Schedule
7:00 Reveille
7:45 Assembly/Flags (Parade Field)
8:00 Breakfast (Dining Hall)
9:00—11:50 Merit Badge Classes (Program Areas)
12:00—13:00 Lunch (Dining Hall)
13:00—14:00 Siesta/Free Time
14:00—16:50 Merit Badge Classes (Program Areas)
17:30—18:30 Dinner (Dining Hall)
18:45 Retreat (Parade Field)
19:40 Assembly for campfire (Parade Field)
20:00—21:30 Campfire (Campfire Circle)
21:30 Eagle Scout Social (Dining Hall)
22:00 Taps

Please be on time to your classes and be sure to bring your blue cards!

Lost and Found
The Lost and Found is a black footlocker located in Buffalo Lodge. Any valuable items (keys, knives, wallets) should be turned into to an administrator for safe keeping.

SHOUTOUT!
Good work Ghon Caswell, Assistant Climbing Director, for picking up the Program Fair and ensuring its success. Our heartfelt praise go out to Ghon and wish him well in all his future endeavors!

vel unnin störf (Good work for our non-Icelandic speaking readers)

Whispering Rock--18 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens.

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

WEATHER
Mostly sunny with a high near 90. West wind around 11 mph. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2AM.

WELCOME TO THE ROCK!
A Note From Pooh:
When I decided to join Staff in 1996 I never thought it would be such a long term commitment. But I am thrilled to be here and look forward to serving you this week.

As you go throughout this week I want you to look for opportunities to show the Scouting Spirit. If you see a piece of trash “Be Clean” and pick it up and throw it away. If you see someone that looks like they are having a bad day “Be Cheerful” and help them be happy. Do you get the idea? I hope so.

David “Pooh” Winsatt

Camp Director

Trading Post
Open Sunday Evening
7:45-9:00 pm
Don't forget to buy your Merit Badge Kits tonight!
They will be delivered for you Monday.
If you don't see it in the Trading Post—ASK!

Areas to Avoid

• Crags – On the right side of the trail to Nature
• Spillway
• Dam
• HILLSIDE ACROSS LAKE
• WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
• Climbing, Waterfront, or Shooting Sports Areas without Staff Supervision
• OTHER CAMPSITES – Do not enter without permission
• Scout Leader Lounge – Leaders Only
• ROAD OUTSIDE OF FRONT GATE
• Staff Living Quarters—Staff Hill, Bowman Lodge, Garrabrandt Lodge, Upstairs of Buffalo

Whispering Rock--14 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

Trading Post
Win a Free Set of CRE Dominoes!
Dominoes Tournament 4 pm on the Trading Post Side

Weather
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with iso-lated showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Evening Activities
4:30 Slip-n-Slide Parade Field
Water Carnival Aquatics
Scout Leader/Staff Softball Athletic Field

** Remember to remind your family and friends who come to visit that they cannot drive into camp without prior permission from the Camp Director.**

Beat the Bear!
Shooting Sports!
Give it your best shot during free shoot at Archery or Rifle. Leave your results with Jim or Andrew.
See if you can beat Pooh Bear’s Score.


Dwayne Snyder of Troop 1 was able to come out on top at the annual Beat the Bear Horseshoe Tournament here at Camp Rock Enon.
Also going against the Bear was Rick Bush of Troop 1 and Karan Johnstone of Troop 3.
Thanks to all who participated!

Foil Dinner Preparation Procedures
At 2:00pm Leaders or Scouts over the age of 14 years old need to come to the Dining Hall to prepare their foil dinners. They will then be labeled and placed in the refrigerator.
At 5:00pm the pre-prepared foil dinners may be picked up from the Dining Hall.

LEADER’S DINNER
Thank you to all the Leaders who shared their praises and concerns with us at the dinner last night. You really make a difference because sometimes looking at things from the inside just does not afford us the complete picture. We took copious notes and we will do our best to continue to improve.

Dave “Pooh” Winsatt

Thank you to those who helped make Pancakes today!!

Whispering Rock--13 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it. Robert Baden-Powell

Tuesday’s Weather
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely... mainly in the eve-ning. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Trading Post Special
Let’s Go Fishing! Buy a fishing pole & get a lure FREE!

MAIL CALL
Remember to check the Red Lockers in the Scout Master Lounge Daily!
Outgoing mail –Mail Bag in lobby of Buffalo

Quartermaster
Open 30 minutes after every meal

Open Swim
3:00 to 5:00
M-Th
Friday Open Swim

Rock Enon Springs Resort
Rock Enon Springs Resort was built up around a mineral water spring and was originally called Capper Springs after an early settler, John Capper. In 1856, William Marker bought the property and built a hotel to accommodate guests at the springs. During the mid 19th century, it became very popular as a place for people to heal various ailments by soaking in the spring's "medicine" waters. The resort survived the American Civil War and continued to draw Virginia's elite. It changed owners several times until, in 1919, it was purchased by Fred Glaize, Sr. and Lee Herrellin who tore down several buildings and the original wing of the hotel. The resort continued to lose business until 1944 when the Glaize Family sold the resort to the Shenandoah Area Council.

The Main Hotel was located on the Parking Lot of Camp Rock Enon. Lumber from the old hotel was used to build Buffalo Lodge.
Rock Enon Springs had a station along the Winchester and Western Railroad un-til the 1930s, when the railroad was shortened to Gore.
One of the most famous guests was John Phillip Sousa, the composer of many marches like Stars and Stripes Forever.
If you would like to see what Rock Enon Springs Resort might have looked like turn left on Back Creek Road and go to Capon Springs Resort which is still in business today.

Whispering Rock--11 JUL 2010

A Big Rock Enon Welcome

The Whispering Rock

Correcting bad habits cannot be done by forbidding or punishment.-Lord Robert Baden-Powell

Trading Post

Open Sun Evening

7:45-9:00 pm

Don’t forget to buy your Merit Badge Kits tonight! They will be delivered for you Monday.

If you don’t see it in the Trading Post - ASK!

Have a great week!

Weather

Mostly Clear. Lows in the lower 60s NW winds around 5 mph in the evening.

Evening Activities

7:00 pm

Program Fair –Front of Dining Hall

Scoutmaster/Leader Meeting-Bowman

WELCOME TO THE ROCK!

A Note From Pooh:

When I decided to join Staff in 1996 I never thought it would be such a long term commitment. But I am thrilled to be here and look forward to serving you this week.

As you go throughout this week I want you to look for opportunities to show the Scouting Spirit. If you see a piece of trash “Be Clean” and pick it up and throw it away. If you see someone that looks like they are having a bad day “Be Cheerful” and help them be happy. Do you get the idea? I hope so.

AREAS TO AVOID

• CRAGS – On right of trail to Nature
• SPILLWAY
• Dam
• HILLSIDE ACROSS LAKE
• WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
• CLIMBING, Waterfront or Shooting AREAS without Staff Supervision
• OTHER CAMPSITES – Do not enter without permission
• SCOUT LEADER LOUNGE – Leaders Only
• ROAD OUTSIDE OF FRONT GATE
• Staff Living Quarters-Staff Hill-Bowman Lodge or Garrabrandt Lodge

Whispering Rock--09 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

From Communications MB. The Only Class that Matters!!

Weather
Smoldering, Blister-ing, and unbearably hot!!

Trading Post
Come Spend your money!

Evening Schedule
Assemble on the Parade Field at 7:45 pm
Campfire!
8:00 pm

-Make sure to check the showers for anything you left before you go home tomorrow!
-Make sure to donate to the unicorn fund at the Trading Post before you leave. Give a little to save a life!
-The New Twilight movie was so bad, it made Cody’s acting look good!
-Please report any Pooh found in your campsite. It will be taken care of.

Friday Night before the Closing Campfire and Order of the Arrow Callout:

• Have Scouts pack their belongings except those needed for Friday night and Satur-day morning. Pack all troop gear.
• Check your packet for all awards and merit badge cards. Identify if something is miss-ing or incorrect; please see the appropriate Area Director at the scheduled leaders meeting.

Saturday Morning:

• Make your Troop reservation for next year!
• Check your packet for medical forms, camp patches, and advancements before leav-ing camp.
• Clean campsite for Commissioner Inspection, making sure all trash is collected, recy-clables are placed in the proper container, and the shelter and latrine are clean.
• Close all tent flaps – do not tie them.
• Return all issued equipment to the Quartermaster
• Prepare evaluation form and turn in to Program Director.
• Make sure all Scouts and leaders are accounted for before leaving camp.

THANK YOU

Thank you for joining us for this hot but good week.

Please remember to fill out your evaluation and to suggest Scouts to join Staff for 2011. Interviews will be held December 11 at the Council Service Center in Winchester.

Remember to sign up in the Leader Lounge for your spot next year.

Have a safe trip home and God Bless you!

Dave “Pooh” Winsatt

Camp Director

Iron Man Results

Troop Campsite Time (minutes)

82 Hepner 7:30

349 Big Oaks 7:50

853 Sutton 8:10

575 Pinecrest 8:36

381/13/1899 Hickory Ridge/Tall Timbers 8:53

33 Indian Village 10:20

289 Pinecrest 12:25

FORECAST

Friday Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday Night Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely... mainly after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 per-cent.

Saturday Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely...mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph... becoming northwest in the after-noon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Whispering Rock--08 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

“We must change boys from a „what can I get‟ to a „what can I give‟ attitude.”-Lord Robert Baden-Powell

Evening Schedule
4:30-Bird on a Stoop-Parade Field
7:00-Iron Man-Buttress
8:30-Movie Night-Bowman
Outdoor Skills Out-post-Buttress

Thurs: The Trading Post will be selling can drinks, popcorn, and candy at Bowman during the first 30 minutes of Movie Night.

• Can drink $1
• Cup-O-Popcorn 50¢
• Bag-O-Popcorn $1
• Candy 25¢

Weather
COOLING DOWN!
Ok-so its only five degrees but we’ll take what we can get.
Sunny...hot with highs in the mid-90s. North winds around 5 mph

Softball Score
In a hard fought battle the Staff prevailed over the Scout Leaders and Scouts with a score of
11 to 5. Thanks for a great game!

Who Beat the Bear?
We had several leaders who braved the heat and faced down the Bear.
Curtis From Troop 50
John from 91
Adam from 54
Curtis beat the Pooh and John Beat Curtis
Then John and Curtis teamed up to face down the Bear and the Adam and came out victorious.
Congratulations!

Water Carnival!
The Water Carnival was a “Popping” experience.

• Canoe Swamp— 381/33 had 13 kids before swamping the canoe.
• Greased Watermelon contest was won by Staff who turned the watermelon to Troop 289.
• Best Dive — Erik — Troop 33
• Best Belly Flop -Steve-575
• Biggest Splash — Brad-Troop 83
• Most Creative — Shane-Staff

Rest in Peace Caruso
Thank you to Chasity for being the first woman to compete in the Water Carnival.
She had the most points and was crowned “Queen of Water Carnival”!

Don‟t forget Pooh Golf at 3pm down at the Trading Post.
We need Scouts to show up at 2:45 to set up the course.

Tomorrow's Newsletter will be brought to you courtesy of the Communications Merit Badge Class.

Whispering Rock--07 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens. --Robert Baden-Powell

Evening Schedule
4:30-Slip-n-Slide –Parade Field
7:00 PM-Water Carnival-Aquatics
Scout Leader/Staff Softball-Athletic Field
8:30-Video Game Night-Bowman Lodge
9:00- Eagle Social-Dinning Hall


Lost and Found
Wallets and Knives and other goodies have shown up. If you have lost anything make sure to check to see if someone has turned it in. A Scout is Trustworthy.

Weather
Sunny...hot with highs in the upper 90s. North winds around 5 mph
Remember to drink lots of Water!

Win a free set of CRE Dominoes!
Dominoes Tournament
4 pm today at Trading Post
(on Trading Post Side)

Beat the Bear!
Dave ‘Pooh Bear’ Winsatt challenges all Scoutmasters to a game of horseshoes!
Today at 1 pm at the Horseshoe Pits by Akela Lodge

Other Challenges:
Thursday: Golf—3pm by Trading Post — make your own club(s)
Throughout the Week—Rifle/Archery — Open Shoot Scores

Whispering Rock--06 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock

We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.

Evening Schedule
4:30 Are You Smarter than a Scout?-Dining Hall
7:00-Ulitmate Frisbee-Parade Field
Orienteering-Med Lodge
10:00 Astronomy Out-post-Buttress


Heat Wave Safety Tips 

• Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced, eliminated, or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day. Individuals at risk should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.
• Dress for summer. Lightweight light-colored clothing reflects heat and sunlight, and helps your body maintain normal temperatures.
• Put less fuel on your inner fires. Foods (like proteins) that in-crease metabolic heat production also increase water loss.
• Drink plenty of water or other non-alcohol fluids. Your body needs water to keep cool. Drink plenty of fluids even if you don't feel thirsty. .

Lost and Found
Black Footlocker inside Lobby of Buffalo Lodge

Weather
Sunny...hot with highs in the upper 90s. North winds around 5 mph

Don't Forget...
Quartermaster Shed is open 30 minutes after every meal


Mail Call
Remember to check the Red Lockers in the Scout Master Lounge Daily!
Outgoing mail –Mail Bag in lobby of Buffalo

Whispering Rock--05 JUL 2010

The Whispering Rock
July 5 2010

Did you know...
That if you miss a few points on your inspection score you can get them back by doing service pro-jects? See your camp commissioner or visit the front desk in Buffalo Lodge to see what jobs are available.

Remember there are places in Camp Rock Enon that are off limits to leaders and campers. This is mostly for YOUR safety.
The Crags-which is the rocky hill to the right of the trail as you are going to the Nature Lodge
The Dam...its unstable.
The Bridge to the Dam-is unstable
Campsites other than your own. ALWAYS ask permission before entering. A Scout is courteous.
The steep area below Chapel Hill
Any living areas of the Staff. That includes Staff Hill, Buffalo Lodge, the western end of Bowman or
Garrabrandt Lodge. These are their homes for the summer. A Scout is respectful.
Chapel Hill is there for respectful meditation and for religious services. Clearance is needed for any other activity in that area. A Scout is reverent.
The following areas…Waterfront, Climbing or the Shooting Range without proper supervision.

A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances. Robert Baden-Powell

Weather
Monday-Sunny. Hot with highs in the Upper 90s. West Winds around 5 mps.

DAILY SCHEDULE
7:00 A.M. Reveille
7:45 A.M. Assembly (Parade Field)
8:00 A.M. Breakfast
9:00 – 12:00 P.M. General Program Time (Merit Badge Classes)
12:00 – 12:30 P.M. Free Time
12:30 – 1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00 – 1:30 P.M. SPL Meeting (Buffalo Front Porch)
2:00 – 5:00 P.M. General Program Time (Merit Badge Classes)
5:00 – 5:45 P.M. Free Time
5:45 P.M. Retreat (Parade Field)
6:00 P.M. Dinner
6:30 P.M. Free Time
8:00 Campfire-Campfire Circle
OA Cracker Barrel –Dinning Hall

Do you know where you go in case an alarm sounds?
Blue goes to Bowman
Red Goes to the Dinning Hall
Look for the colored tape on your shelter or bulletin board

Whispering Rock--04 JUL 2010

WELCOME TO THE ROCK!

A Note From Pooh:
When I decided to join Staff in 1996 I never thought it would be such a long term commitment. But I am thrilled to be here and look forward to serving you this week.

As you go throughout this week I want you to look for opportunities to show the Scouting Spirit. If you see a piece of trash “Be Clean” and pick it up and throw it away. If you see someone that looks like they are having a bad day “Be Cheerful” and help them be happy. Do you get the idea? I hope so.

So as I close this little talk I want to say Welcome to Camp Rock Enon and I hope this is the best summer camp experience you have ever had.

THANKS FOR COMING TO “THE ROCK”
ENJOY YOUR STAY!!

CAMP LEADERSHIP
Camp Director – Dave “Pooh Bear” Winsatt
Program Director – Will Clark
Assistant Program Director-Cody Oher
Business Manager – Lucinda Lentz
Ranger – Frank Moore
Head Commissioner – Pat Patterson
Medic – James Robinson
Aquatics – Adam Stevens
Handicraft – Michael Biggs
Nature – Jim Miller
Outdoor Skills – Jon Frye
Shooting Sports – Jim Parsons

SUNDAY SCHEDULE
5:40pm – Assembly on Parade Field
6:00pm – Dinner
6:45pm – Scoutmaster Meeting (Bowman)
7:00pm – Ultimate Frisbee (Scouts/Staff)
10:00pm -- Taps

AREAS TO AVOID
STAFF HILL
CRAGS – On right of trail to Nature
SPILLWAY
Dam
HILLSIDE ACROSS LAKE
WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BOWMAN – LADIES AREA
CLIMBING AREA without Staff Supervision
SHOOTING RANGES without Staff Supervision
WATERFRONT without Staff Supervision
OTHER CAMPSITES – Do not enter without permission
ROAD THROUGH INDIAN VILLAGE
Please use the path around
SCOUT LEADER LOUNGE – Leaders Only
ROAD OUTSIDE OF FRONT GATE

Enjoy Your Stay!

The Whispering Rock
Edition 1 Volume 1 July 4 2010