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