Many Thanks to our host, Lone Pine Hunters Club,Hollis
...Troop 19 Congratulates the electrifying Lightning Bolts
After earning a near-perfect score of 198 points, Merrimack BSA Troop 401 Lightning Bolts receive their well-deserved
Klondike Derby trophy at closing award ceremony.
The Lightning Bolt's patrol preparation, motivation, and scout spirit were evident from the start, as
seen and HEARD (what was that horn sound?) at the their first Klondike
Station, Pioneering, which was staffed by Troop 19 adult leaders, including Assistant Scoutmaster Brian Wiik
giving station instructions.
Troop 19 Patriot Patrol receives second place medals. Our Patriot Patrol trailed by just 5 points, closer than the
Supper Bowl! Next year?
Cast Iron Crew - sled loaded and heading for check-in.
Unknowns(left) and Overacheivers Patrols - waiting for inspection. Did someone 'Cry Wolf'?
Patriot Patrol appeared confident of repeating their Klondike Derby champion performance.
There were rumors that Boys Life would be there, however L.L.Bean WAS THERE shooting photos for their end of
winter catalog. Our own Rich Perkins modelled their latest adult snowsuit. Available in Geritol Iron Red, Metamucil Orange, and Crabgrass Green.
ASM Nate McManus gives scoring instructions to Troop 19 adults who volunteered at Pioneering station.
One adult leader's truck got stuck in snow. Where were the scouts when a push is needed?
Click above photos to enlarge. Check back for more coverage of this developing story.
There's More to Block and Tackle than Football - Mechanical Advantage
A block and tackle is a series of pulleys (sheaves) contained within a wood or metal frame threaded with a single
rope, cable, or chain. It is a simple machine to make life easier. and more productive.
Assuming no friction, the mechanical advantage of a block and tackle is equal to the number of supporting ropes lifting the load.
Below, there are 3 ropes lifting the log through the pulleys so it has a mechanical advantage of 3. If that man can
pull with 100lbs, he can lift 300 lbs of log. But the tradeoff is that to lift the log 2ft up unto the blocks,
he will pull 3 times the length of rope which is 6ft of rope.
But there is friction, so we lubricate the pulley axles and keep the number of pulleys to a minimum.
Below, it is hard to see but the block and tackle has 4 ropes lifting the boulder during this trail work.
The mechanical advantage here is 4 and likely many men were pulling the rope to move the trail boulder.
What other simple machine is in use here?
Here's a video put together by a former Boy Scout from Troop 8 in Washington,D.C. His name is Bill Nye.
February Update
Welcome, new Webelos from Packs 19,253, and 425 who will be joining our troop
in February. Be sure to attend the Feb 16 Troop Meeting which will have a Court of Honor and a Summer Camp Promotion.
Also, there will be a Mandatory New Parent Meeting with Scout leaders at the March 2 Troop Meeting.
Boy Scout Sunday: Plans are under way for the troop’s annual Scout Sunday Service.
Mr. Everett Woodward and Mr. Rich Filteau are coordinating this event. We need help from Scouts to participate in
various parts of the service and will be looking for volunteers at the next two troop meetings.
Summer Camp: Troop 19 is scheduled to attend Hidden Valley on Week 3, which is July 11th
to July 17th. More information, including program activities and payment schedules, will be presented at our Court of Honor on February 16th.
PROGRAM CALENDAR
Below, it is hard to see but the block and tackle has 4 ropes lifting the boulder during this trail work.
The mechanical advantage here is 4 and likely many men were pulling the rope to move the trail boulder.
What other simple machine is in use here?
