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<DIV><FONT size=2>Flaming Dragons:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>While we are clearly the front-runners in the race for Ugliest
Patrol Box award, I'm not sure that's a prize we really want.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The next time we will need the patrol box is at Camp
Firestone, March 25-26. There are three patrol meetings prior to that
weekend, including this Tues. (1/23) and 3 weeks from then on 2/14.
I'd like to devote a substantial amount of these two meetings, at least, to
fixing up the patrol box. I believe there's extra grub money in the patrol
acct. to cover costs.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>This week, we'll take everything out to be cleaned up or
thrown away and put on a list for replacement items. We will also work on
paint prep and priming, which will include painting and also some use of
tools (which might be quite educational in this age without Shop Class!).
If possible, please bring safety goggles -- and wear old clothes (I'm waiving
the Class B req'mt for just these two weeks). We will also take some time
to discuss ideas for the final appearance, which hopefully will take advantage
of our best artistic talents.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Everybody will be given an assignment to have finished by 3
weeks later, on Feb. 14. At that meeting we will paint the box -- as well
as finalize our inventory of its contents. Any leftover details can be
completed at the 3/14 meeting, so that at Camp Firestone, we will be the
undisputed leaders in the [fill in current slang for best]-est Patrol Box
category.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Please make every effort to attend these patrol
meetings. Thank you.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Dave Householder, patrol advisor.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>P.S. Whoever has the stove (and hopefully you know who
you are) keep it until 2/14 and bring it back sparkling clean! It sure
would have been nice to have had it this weekend at Lake Casitas, but we managed
to get by without it. Thanks again to Janice Safoyan, who came more
<EM><STRONG>prepared</STRONG></EM> than any of the scouts. (How's
that motto go again?)</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>