This year our boys will be attending camp at Denali High Adventure Scout Base.  
About Denali High Adventure Scout Base (DHASB). DHASB is Alaska's newest camp that offers a rustic Scouting experience.  Denali is located in the shadow of Mt. Mckinley, North America's tallest peak.  We offer Backpacking, River, and cycling adventures in addition to traditional summer camp programs.

DHASB is at the cutting edge of BSA programing... literally.  The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America is exploring pistols as a program element for Boy Scout aged youth.  In the past pistols had only been approved for youth registered as Venturing Scouts. Great Alaska Council has been approved as a council for this program and will be offering pistol instruction and shooting as a part of the program at Denali.

In addition to that we will be offering a first year camper program, troop based cooking, and experiences that you won't be able to find at our other camps such as blacksmithing, blackpowder shotgun, and mountain man programs.

The ASM in charge of camp this year is Mr. Carl Lundgren, [email protected], phone 907-696-3786.  We need Parent Volunteers to Camp also:  Please contact Mr. Lundgren.  If you can do one day or a whole week any time is very much appreciated.

Camp costs for scout is $365 for "early bird" and $180 for adult campers.  Transportation will be extra similar to last year as the scouts will be transported via bus.

Camp Dates:  11-16 July 2016

BSA Scout Physical Required:  Troop contact Mrs. Brandi Estes ([email protected]; 907-205-0706):  She will send specific emails about requirement.

Most important part of this email is that 50% of the camp fees d must be paid by 29 February.   Mr. Puterbaugh will have sign ups for camp and please talk to Mrs. Juliann Nevells, 907-441-8817 (Troop Treasurer if this money is coming by check or scout account). 

If there are any issues regarding payment please talk to our Scoutmaster, Mr. Puterbaugh, 907. 351-8826 (confidentiality maintained) as soon as you are able; there maybe partial camper-ships on a case by case basis, available to facilitate costs.  

The link below will give you information, but please do not register at this time.  We typically do that as a troop and will provide you with further instructions

https://scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA610&eventID=4879

Please call the points of contact listed;  Your always welcome to also call or email me if you have questions or concerns.  


YIS

Lou Rivera-Murray
Troop 219 Committee Chair
Information Coordinator
907.748.4350

Scouts,
Let me know ASAP if anyone is 100% ready for their next rank advancement (text me or call) and/or return this email asap & we'll see if we can get a sm con before Sunday.  BORs will be Sunday at 6pm.

YIS,
Steve P

Scouts & Parents,  NO Scout Meeting on Sunday February 7
 
Troop 219 will be skiing this weekend at Alyeska.  Carl Lundgren will be leading this event.  Meet JLC at 8:30 AM Sunday morning & return around 5:30 PM.  Please contact Carl Lundgren & myself if you can make it.  Any boys wishing to work on the Snow Sports merit badge, please review the requirements online.  We will need additional adult drivers to make this event a success.  There will be a release form needed for rental gear so let Carl Lundgren know if required.  See details & cost below for Lou's previous email trailer.  Please let us know ASAP so we can plan accordingly & know if we have enough DRIVERS.  Thanks......
 
YIS,
Steve Puterbaugh
SM, Troop 219
ER, AK
 
P. S.   Troop 219 will be snow shelter camping 20-21 Feb.  We will for-go the GAC Freezeree at Hill Top & instead go to Turnaigan Pass Outing with Mr. McGimsey.  Details will follow on Sunday 14 Feb Scout Meeting.  Stay tuned...
 
Who:  Scouts and Parents
What:  Day Skiing Trip To Aleyeska
When:  Sun, 7 February estimate leaving Joy Lutheran 8:30 AM
Cost:  Lift Ticket $75 adults  or $60 for children 13-18 and or Military and Rental Fees (skis, boots, poles $45) apply plus bring your own lunch or $25 for food
POC for this trip is Mr. Lundgren please RSVP to this email, or to Mr. Lundgren directly at [email protected] or call at 907.440.8298

Next Meeting will be Sunday 14 Feb 2016

If you have any questions or wish to pass on information feel free to contact me.

YIS
Lou Rivera-Murray