Makahiki 2017

Makahiki 2017

April 29, 2017

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope your all enjoying your weekend. The weather was unpredictable today. It was gloomy and humid for most of the day. Then rainy, now it's chilly. I think we should have Makahiki in the Blaisdell Exhibiton Hall every year. It doesn't matter what's happening outside. It's nice to have power. AND it's air conditioned!  I just wish they had a better variety of food concessions. A HUGE MAHALOS to all the Scout's and Parents who came out today to support the Troop!

A HUGE MAHALOS to the Friday set up crew. They had the place ready to go for Saturday. Mahalos to the early Saturday morning crew who came in to insure our Activity was in top shape and good to go by the start of Makahiki. The opening ceremony was beautiful. The Onizuka Family, Ellison's old Scoutmaster and Mayor Caldwell we're in attendance. Then it was non stop action in our Booth until the end. The Robot Activity was a tremendous success!

The Boy's did an outstanding job from the beginning of this Makahiki Project to the execution of the activity today. Awesome teamwork! They worked so hard and is showed in the popularity of our booth. Great job! We're so proud of all of you! You represented Troop 75 with pride! Our Scout Brothers of Pack 75 we're along side our Booth. They had a Nerf Gun Shooting Activity. They we're pretty busy too! It was a great time of fellowship and fun!

MAHALOS to all the Parents for all of your hard work, your knowledge, expertise and your dedication to making Troop 75 the best that it can be! The Troop is blessed! We have awesome Parent participation! That's what makes the difference between an average Troop and a superb Troop! Thank You for all your hard work today and at every Troop 75 event.

There we're so many people who helped out today, who helped to prepare for today. Rather than Thank people individually. And risk missing some one. Besides I can't remember! LoL!  I just want to say A HUGE THANK YOU! You guys "Da Bes." Thank You for your selfless sacrifice of time and energy! All the things you do, even the little things here and there. They add up. It's very much appreciated!

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Hoomaluhia Camp

Hoomaluhia Camp April 2017

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

What a beautiful day in Pearl City! I hope your all having an awesome weekend! I wish I could say that for the weather conditions for our annual Hoomaluhia Camp/Weeblos Overnighter. It was pretty much on-off rain and no sun for the whole weekend. The showers we're heavy at times. The ground was all gushy and muddy. The ground was so saturated! But our Boy's never complained. Memories of Pupukea!

A HUGE MAHALOS to the Scout's and Parents who braved the rain and the cold wind! In spite of our weather woes, we had a wonderful time. Our Boy's came well prepared and we're ready for whatever Mother Nature had in store for us. It was a challenge to put up the Dining Tent in the rain. But the Boy's never missed a step. They worked as a team and they worked quickly. Outstanding Job! By the time the Dining Tent was up. The Boy's were all wet, shoes and socks included. The rain didn't even let up while they we're putting up their personal tents. Made for a wet and uncomfortable Friday night.

On Saturday we got a break from the rain for a little while, and the sun peeked through the clouds a few times. Our Cub Scout Brothers from Pack 75 joined us on Saturday morning. Our Scout's taught them the Tottin and Fireman Chit requirements. They showed them knot tying and fire making skills. And what they could expect when they take the next step on the path to Eagle. It was a day of teaching. Great job Troop 75 Scout's! We're proud of you! We cancelled any hiking or fishing activities because of the unpredictable weather.

We had a nice dinner and campfire. The Scout's and Cub Scout's performed skits and told jokes at Campfire. The Cub Scout's made these delicious apple turnovers by frying them in a pan like grilled cheese. They cancelled their Dutch Oven Cobbler activity due to weather.  A HUGE MAHALOS to Karen Batangan and Cubmaster David Heard for joining us and allowing us to host their Weeblo Scout's. And for sharing their short ribs, teri beef and hamburger stew with the Troop. We ate well! And had so much fun!

A HUGE MAHALOS to our Iron Chef Damien Boncales and his trusty assistant Vernon Verzon. They prepared all the broke da mouth ono meals for the Adults. Including the cinnamon roles that we're baked in the Dutch Oven. The Boys inhaled those in a heartbeat! MAHALOS to our Towmasters, Todd Kaetsu and Vernon Verzon. Thank You to all the Adults for your help and support. We welcomed first time campers, Christan, Solomon and Tony who recently joined the Troop. They had a blast! And their Dads too! Just wished the weather was better..

We spent most of our time in the Dining Tent. And in between the rain we did Scoutmaster Conferences outside. The Boy's entertained themselves. Not much they could do. Thank You to our SPL Gavin Verzon and ASPL Cody Tamaye for your awesome leadership. Looks like we will be getting 4 Cub Scout's crossing over to Troop 75 on May 7th. And older Brother(13) of one of the Weeblo II's. The Ohana is growing. We even had entertainment from the Blue Grass Musicians through out the day and in the evening. We shared the Park with them for their annual get together. it was nice.

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Makahiki Track Build Day 1

Makahiki Track Build 

Day 1

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope your all enjoying your weekend. A bit warm and humid, but manageable.  A HUGE MAHALOS to the Eshelman Ohana for their gracious hospitality. Thank You for opening up your home so the Scout's had a place to work on their Makahiki Robot Tracks. We had a really nice turn out.

A BIG MAHALOS to all the Scout's and Parents who came out to help. After a little brainstorming the Boy's got started. And it was pedal to the metal from there on. They had many great ideas. Everyone had a job to do. The teamwork and camaraderie was awesome! The Boy's completed 2 Tracks. Each Track is made up of (4) 4'X4' pieces of plywood. Complete with an obstacle course. Each section is interchangeable. And very easy to move and assemble. A pretty ingenious design!

The Boy's learned a lot about carpentry and working with wood. They learned how to safely use power tools and the importance of protective gear. Outstanding job Scout's! Thank You to all the Parents for sharing your knowledge, equipment and teaching the Boy's to measure twice, and cut once. A lesson that will carry on into their Adult life. To always work smart, and work safe.

Coconut Island Camp 2017

Coconut Island Camp 

March 18, 2017

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope you're all enjoying this gorgeous weekend! We couldn't ask for better weather for our Coconut Island Overnighter. It was perfect! Just enough breeze to keep us cool. And plenty of sunshine to go around. The nights we're nice and comfortable. The experience was indescribable! You'd have to have been there to truly appreciate the beauty and splendor of this Island.

A HUGE MAHALOS to Dan Kiyohiro for organizing and coordinating this memorable Camping experience! I truly hope we will be able to do this again! This Camp ranks right up there as one of the best Camps ever! MAHALOS to all the Scout's, Adult Leaders and Parents for coming out. And Thank You Adults for helping to chaperone the Boy's. We definitely got our monies worth!

The Boy's earned the Oceanography Merit Badge and got an awesome Camping experience! It was a great learning experience for the Scout's and the Adults as well. The Class was very informative and presented very well. We all left with a deeper appreciation of the ocean. And a greater awareness of how important it is to take care of our oceans. Makes you want to go out and join NOAA.

We got the "the three hour tour" of the Island. We saw so many much different kinds of marine life. From Sharks, to fish, coral and crustaceans. The many different research projects going on. The water is so clean, clear and abundant with marine life. The Boy's learned a lot about Plankton. Plankton is attracted to light. They made Plankton Catchers.  And after dinner we went to the pier. To do an experiment on how different colored lights attract plankton. Even a few Adults participated. They concluded that green seems to have the most attraction.

We had a late start on Saturday due to Staffing and technical difficulties with one of the transport boats. As soon as we got on the Island, everyone found their spot and pitched their tent. And then it was off to class. The Boy's had a late Saturday night. Some of them didn't finish until 12:30 AM. But no one complained. We received very good comments from the Staff on how well behaved our Boy's are. And how focused and enthusiastic they we're. They said, "this group is the best group they ever had." Good job Scout Leaders! Great leadership, achieves great things!  

We ended our stay with a nice continental  breakfast on Sunday morning. And we're entertained by the Troop 75 Quartet, Remi Evans, Rustin Kaetsu, Gavin Verzon and Matthew Ogata, singing the Gilligan's Island Theme Song. With Aaron Yoshida providing the music. The Adults couldn't resist, we had to join them. Now we'll all be singing the theme song all week long! LoL!