Cardboard Classic

Troop 321 blasting through the crash barrier

Sometimes the weather doesn't hold up for the Scouts' outdoor activities, but the Cardboard Classic event never fails. After all, we only need freezing weather in the middle of the winter in the U.P.!

Troop 321 entered two sleds this year, both with experienced teams. They fielded some super fast sleds, but they just weren't fast enough. But no matter, everyone had a blast!

You can find more action photos here, and news coverage here!

A few of the boys arrived early to the event so they could help the Cubs lug their sleds up the hill - a favor the smaller boys sure appreciated! It's great when the older boys show the younger boys both kindness and leadership.

Project Keep Kids Warm - Part 2

Jackson & Gary visited 108 Apartments

Project Keep Kids Warm continued today with a very large community turnout. On this day, we distributed the bags we'd prepared last Tuesday. They went to Negaunee, Ishpeming, Ishpeming West, Republic, and Michigamme, nearly 7,000 bags in all. Pack 321 and Troop 321 contributed 9 scout volunteers in uniform and several adults. The boys represented themselves well.

The weather didn't cooperate for the first time in four years. However, we saw no shortage of help, and they covered all the routes as if it had been a sunny day. We have a word for that, sisu, and we have it here in abundance.

Hot dogs, hot chili, chips and sodas greeted the volunteers back at Wesley upon their return. And really, is there a better way to spend a rainy, dreary Saturday morning (short of a spa) than helping ensure no child goes without a warm winter coat this coming season?

You can read more about our efforts today here in the news.