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!

March 2017 Court of Honor

Court of Honor 

March 11, 2017

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope your all having a great weekend! It was a warm evening for a Court Of Honor. But nonetheless we had a fabulous time. It was our first Court Of Honor of 2017. We missed a bunch of Scout's and their Families due to previous engagements. It was a short but really nice Court Of Honor.

A well deserved CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Scout's and their Families. Scout's, great job on your Rank Advancements, Merit Badges and Palms earned. You guys work so hard through out the year! We have two new Eagle Scout's. Congratulations to Daylen Masaki and Devin Kiyohiro! Outstanding job on achieving Scouting's most coveted award.

A HUGE MAHALOS to Roxanne Sivalop, the Activities Committee and Volunteers for doing an awesome job as usual! Thank You to everyone for all the ono food and delicious desserts! Mahalos to Damien Boncales for being our sound man and letting us use his sound system. Thank You to Andrea Eshelman for the Friend's Of Scouting presentation. Mahalos to our Adult Leaders and Volunteers. Couldn't do it without you! Thank You for your time and your continued support and dedication!

Just a friendly reminder, there will be NO Troop Meeting on Friday, March 17th. Please see Dan Kiyohiro's e-mail for the details regarding the Coconut Island Camp Over. See you on Saturday.

Have an enjoyable Sunday! And have a great week!

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Troop 75 Fishing Tournament 2/25/17

Troop 75 Fishing Tournament

Sand Island

2/25/17

HI Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend! Yes I agree! It was a really nice day for fishing. Overcast with vog, but no burning sun. The air was calm and the water was nice and glassy. We didn't have much hanapa'a, but the fellowship and fun was well worth the trip!  A HUGE MAHALOS to Daylen and the Masaki Ohana for coordinating and organizing this Fishing trip!

MAHALOS to all the Scout's, Siblings and Parents who came out today. We all had so much fun! Congratulations to all the Winner's of the 1st Annual Troop 75 Fishing Tournament. Special Congrats to Daylen for being the only person to catch fish. Thank You to Dan Kiyohiro for being our Photographer to archive another great Troop 75 memory!

Aloha,

Mr. Al

The winner's of the fishing tournament.

Biggest fish/crab from non Troop 75 Scout, Kolby Batangan.

Biggest fish/only fish from Troop 75 Scout, Daylen Masaki. 

Most unique item caught  (plastic bag), Devin Kiyohiro. 

Finally last place, oh I mean last one 

Biggest fish/rock caught by an adult, Sharon Kiyohiro. Yes it was a ROCK.

Scout Sunday February 2017

Scout Sunday

2/12/17

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

It was a beautiful day to attend a Church Service. I just want to say a HUGE MAHALOS to all the Scout's, Adult Leaders and Parents who participated. We had a decent turn out Scouts and a handful from Pack 75.

Pastor Ricky delivered a great Sermon. He spoke very highly of the Scouts and how much he appreciates the Troop and Pack. The Church gave us these beautiful plates with the inscription from Luke 1:37 which said, "Nothing is impossible with God" Karen Batangan and myself made donations on behalf of the Troop and Pack to Pastor Ricky and the Kahikuonalani Congregation. 

Karen and I expressed our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Pastor Ricky and the Congregation for all their love and support through the years. Our Scout's make us so proud, they participated in the responsive reading and helped with the offeratory bowls. And did an outstanding job with posting and retiring the colors. We had a fun time of fellowship and good food after the Service.

Aloha,

Mr. Al 

Wicklund Camp February 2017

Wicklund Camp

February 2017

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope you all had an awesome weekend! We had a great time at the Wicklund Camp. Couldn't ask for better weather. Mother Nature was kinder to us this weekend. A definite improvement from Kualoa B last month. It was a smaller than usual group. I just want to say a HUGE MAHALOS to all the Scout's, Adult Leaders and Parents who joined us this weekend.

The sky was clear and full of stars on Friday night. Which made for chilly evenings. We did get some rain on Saturday afternoon. Thank goodness it just passed. However the wind stuck around and cooled things a bit. We did 2 service projects for the Wicklunds, we uncovered the logs. And we rebuilt the wooden structure that had sunk into the sand. They also dug out the fire barrel which got buried to. And pulled weeds as well. The Wicklunds we're so happy and very grateful!

We had a great Campfire gathering. The Boys did skits, sang songs and told jokes. They made smores. And went crab hunting after that. A very fun filled weekend for all! Our Scout's worked very hard this weekend! It was unusual for them not to go swimming. Just Evan and Mr. Verzon cooled themselves off in the ocean.

A HUGE MAHALOS to Jake Tamaye for providing the food for the Adults. Mahalos to Jake, Damien, Jeffrey, and Vernon for their culinary skills. The food was ono! Special THANKS to our Tow masters, Jeffrey and Vernon. Mahalos to Vernon for the "Wendalls" Malasadas. Was ono! Mahalos to the Scout Leaders, Thank You for your leadership, great job Boys!

A Special Thank You to the Boys for your very thoughtful and heart felt Brownie with a match for a candle. And for the Happy Birthday song. You guys are so awesome! Thank You to the Adults for your continued support and dedication! It's very much appreciated! 

Have a great week!

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Pearl City Lions Breakfast 2017

Pearl City Lions Breakfast

2/10/17

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope your staying dry and keeping warm. Oh my goodness where did all this rain come from! To say it was a rainy day would be an understatement. There we're times of heavy down pours, thunder and flooding! We needed rubber boots and a boat today. But we adapted and we did very well!

A HUGE MAHALOS to all the Scout's and Parents who came out this morning to help the PC Lions Club with their Annual Valentine's Breakfast. In spite of the rain, we had a great turnout of Scout's. I was surprised by the number of Patrons who showed up, rain and all.

The Scout's did an excellent job of helping inside the Café, and assisting and directing people to and from the Café. They even helped with bailing water at the foot of the stairs and sidewalk. Helped dig trenches so the water could drain. They did it all. They got a little wet, but they had fun. I had so many compliments from the Lions Club and Patrons as well. The PC Lions Club was extremely grateful for all of our hard work. I'm so proud of our Boys! You guys rock! You earned 6 service project hours if you we're there the whole time.

Mahalos to Jason Furuta for organizing and coordinating with the PC Lions Club. Thank You to the Parents and Adult Leaders who helped out. I apologize for not being there at 6:00 a.m. I had a work emergency. But I managed to make it up there by 8:00 a.m.

Just a friendly reminder, tomorrow morning is Scout Sunday. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Chapel. Let's meet in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m.  Pack 75 will be joining us. Hope to see you there.

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Congratulations Jeff and Andrea!

Silver Beaver Award

We had a great time at the Aloha Council Recognition Dinner honoring Jeff and Andrea Eshelman. The Silver Beaver award is a council level award recognizing registered Scouters for exceptional service within council. Big Congrats Jeff and Andrea, very well deserved!!!

Camp Kualoa B 1/20/17-1/21/17

Camp Kualoa B January 2017

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope you're all keeping warm and staying dry on this blustery and wet weekend. Not very desirable weather for outdoor activities. I know being able to adapt to the elements is part of Boy Scout Camping. But to a certain extent. Our first Camp of the year was cut short due to high wind. I just want to commend the Adult Leaders for making the call to cancel this camp. The safety of our Scout's is our number one priority at all times.

The morning started off nicely, sunshine and a beautiful rainbow. Set against the majestic Koolaus in the background. But it's amazing how Mother Nature can just turn things around. It's unfortunate, but better safe than sorry. I don't want to imagine what it would have been like if the Troop had to evacuate at night. Especially if the gate had already been locked.

MUCH MAHALOS to our quick thinking Adult Leaders for pulling the plug on this Camp! Great call! You guys Da Bes! It was inconvenient that all the food had to be divided among everyone and the tarps couldn't be dried out. But that doesn't matter. The safety of all is first and foremost. I'm so thankful that everyone got out of there safely. And made it back home.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Please stay dry and keep warm! And please drive with care. 

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Lion's Club Breakfast Ticket Sales

Lion's Club Breakfast Ticket Sales

1/14/17

MAHALO! to our volunteer scouts and parents (Al, Dan, Steven, Ken) for helping with the Lions Club fundraiser on Saturday, Jan 14th.

We had a total of 8 awesome scouts walking the neighborhood talking to residents in the community.  The Lions Club coordinator sent a nice email commending our scouts on their "salesmanship" skills.  He believes their presence made a difference with the residents supporting the event.

Just a reminder to the scouts who volunteered to please log 1 1/2 hours of community service in your scout book.

Thanks for your support!

Jason Furuta

Finance Chairperson

p.s. Annual Pearl City Lions Club Valentines Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb 11th.  More information will be sent in a couple of weeks.

Christmas Lights Removal 1/8/17

Christmas Lights Removal

1/8/17

It seems like it was just yesterday that we were putting up the lights, yet with the start of the new year means our first service project of removing the lights. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out today with the clean up, it was much faster than the setup!

2016 Winter Court of Honor

2016 Winter Court of Honor

Hi Troop 75,

Last night's CoH was a very eventful evening of award recognition, funny skits, games, special guests, fellowship, country store shopping, onolious food etc... Wow! Everyone came together to make this event very special for all...from the set up to the clean up. "High five Troop 75!"  "Thank you" from the bottom of my heart! May you have a blessed week.

Believe in the magic of the season...May the spirit of Christmas fill your hearts.
Merry Christmas!

Aloha,
Roxanne

Christmas Parade 2016

Pearl City Christmas Parade

12/4/2016

Hi Troop 75,

We did it again... We marched in the Pearl City parade despite gloomy skies and a little rain. Thank you all for making it happen!! "Many thanks to you all!"
We did good, 2nd place for marching unit!!  Everyone did a fine job by sharing their Christmas cheers and passing out candies to our community!  You created many smiles and memories for the young and old. This was an awesome way to start our holiday season!! 

Aloha,

Roxanne

Putting up the Lights

Momilani Rec Center Christmas Lights Setup 2016

Thank you to all the scouts and parents who came out on a blustery Sunday afternoon to help with the set up of the annual Christmas lights at Momilani Rec Center. Everyone worked hard, and the results of their labor has shone through! I hope Mr. Eshelman's knee injury gets better soon. 

Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge

Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge

November 26, 2016

Thank you Mr. Masaki for sharing your knowledge and time with the boys today and helping them to complete their automotive maintenance merit badge requirements. 

The day started bright and early at 8 a.m. sharp and lasted all day until just after 4 p.m. It was an action packed class and the scouts learned everything from shop safety rules, basic motor operation, engine maintenance skills, jump starting a battery, how to change a tire, and how to change the oil filter and oil. These are the skills that ALL drivers should learn, and each of the scouts did a fantastic job. Thank you to all the parents who came out today and to the parents who "volunteered" their vehicles to the cause. 

Court of Honor 

9/10/16

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope your all having a great weekend. It was a humid evening, but it was all good. It doesn't matter what the weather is like, Court Of Honors are always good! Tonight we celebrated the accomplishments of our Scout's. We awarded 84 Merit Badges, 6 Rank Advancements, a Bronze Palm. And recognized our newest Eagle Scout. CONGRATULATIONS to all of our hard working Scout's. Great job Boy's!

A HUGE MAHALOS to Roxanne Sivalop, Ada Peroutka and the awesome Moms of the Activities Committee. Thank You for all your hard work! MAHALOS to everyone for all the great food and awesome desserts. Thank You to Damien Boncales for setting up your sound system for us to use. And for taking care of all the Merit Badges and Rank Advancement business.

MAHALOS to all the Parents! Thank You for your support and dedication. Thank You for giving your time to be there for our Scout's! But most of all, THANK YOU to our Scout's! Outstanding job, very done! If not for them, we would not have this time together. As I mentioned, we have a special bond of friendship in Troop 75. And I'm honored to be a part of it.

Please include Mr. Kevin in your thoughts and prayers. Get well soon Mr. Kevin. 

Enjoy your Sunday! And have a nice week!

Aloha,

Mr. Al

I apologize to Brant, Earl, and Aaron (all last names after Verzon), but I accidentally deleted your photos without uploading them first. If anyone has photos of Brant, Earl, or Aaron from the COH please send them to me!

Thank you,

Jake

Troop 75 

Rec Night

Bowling at Fort Shafter

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

I hope you're all having a nice weekend! In spite of the wet and humid weather. We had a fabulous time last night Cosmic Bowling! We had a nice turn out! It was a great evening of Family fun and friendly competition.  A HUGE MAHALOS to Dan, Sharon, and Devin Kiyohiro for organizing and coordinating this Rec Night!

The games and prizes made for a very fun evening of friendly competition. That was a great idea and we all had a wonderful time. CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners! We have some awesome Bowlers in our Ohana. Looking forward to next the Rec Night!

Aloha,

Mr. Al

Winners

2 Game average closest to "75"- Gavin Verzon (73)

2 total + your age / 2 closest to "75" - Remi, Cody, Cara (tie at 79)

2 total + your age / 2 closest to "75" adult division - Austin Morishita (80)

Highest Game of the night youth division - Timothy Evans (118)!

Highest Game of the night adult division - Damien Boncales (201)!

Family Camp 2016

Family Camp 2016

Hi Troop 75 Ohana,

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the Troop 75 Dads! I hope your all having a great Father's Day weekend! It was a beautiful weekend for our annual Family Camp at the Queen Liliuokalani Children's Center.  A HUGE MAHAL0S to Jason Furuta for making it all possible! MAHALOS to all the Scout's, Adult Leaders, Parent's and Siblings who participated. Thank You!

The Scout's as well as the Adults had a very fun and educational weekend. The weather was gorgeous! Hot! But we had the tropical breeze to keep us cool. Our Saturday started with an awesome presentation by people from the Polynesian Voyaging Society. Then we did a Family Canoe building activity, we learned about navigation by the Stars, and how the Star Compass works. These activities we're a run by actual crew members from the Hokulea. We broke for lunch and the Boys spent the rest of the day participating in fun Team Building exercises. We had a very nice, and very ono dinner. And we topped off our Saturday evening with a cozy Campfire and Smores afterwards.

 A HUGE MAHALOS to all the Mom's and Siblings. Thank You for joining us! You definitely brightened our weekend! . MAHALO Mom's and everyone who help prepare the delicious Father's Day Breakfast and for cleaning up the Kitchen and Dining Room! Thank You for all the delectable desserts, your hard work and love! Mahalo to everyone who donated School Supplies!

MAHALOS to Iron Chef/Grillmasters, Jason Furuta, Vernon Verzon, Dan Kiyohiro, and Ken Nagamine. Thank You to all of the Dad's! Mahalos for the support and dedication. Thank You to Vernon Verzon, Dan Kiyohiro and Todd Kaetsu for transporting all the gear. It takes so many people to make a successful event like this happen. Thank You all!!

Aloha,

Mr. Al