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This page has been updated for the 2010 GTP.

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Anytime 2010

Assigned Projects


 

February 13, 2010 

 

Project No.: 0121  Area in camp: Camp Wide Project Name: Cut & Split Firewood Assigned to: (Troop 4069-KI-BC 2-13-09 19 Scouts/9 Adults) (Troop 44-WA-BC 3/20/10 13 Scouts/6 Adults) Need Several Troops  2010

Project Description: Cut / split downed trees and haul to campfire areas (Bridge Builders - Akela - Morehead) as directed.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: TOOLS: Camp's log splitter

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: TOOLS: Gloves, rake, splitting mull, splitting wedges, pickup truck and chain saw.  No youth to handle power tools or fuel.  Anyone operating a chain saw or log splitter on Buckeye Council property must have completed the BSA Chainsaw Safety Training course. LABOR: Most of day.

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207


 

February 19, 2010 

 

Project No.: 0005,  Area in camp: Maintenance Building, Project Name: Repair ?+/- ripped tents at Maintenance Building Assigned to: (Troop 60-KI-BC 2-19-10), (Troop 927-SE-BC 12 +/- tents remaining 3-20-10) 2010

Project Description: Unfold tents - repair "small" tears by ironing on pre-glued canvas patching (inside and out side) on side walls, roof and door flaps.  Re-fold tents.  Place repaired tents in racks.  Re-fold tents needing "large" repairs (1 foot or larger) and stack in repair pile.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: MATERIAL: Canvas patches.  TOOLS: Scissors, 4 household irons, power cords.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: Tools: household irons  LABOR: 6 to 8 Scouts - All day.

For more information contact: Ranger Skip: 330-738-2085 ext 207


 

April 10, 2010

 

Project No.: 0100  Area in camp: Camp Wide Project Name: Miscellaneous Ranger Projects Assigned to: (Troop 26-OC-SK 9-19-09) (Troop 252-KI-BC 4-10-10)  2010

Project Description: As directed by Ranger Skip

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: As needed

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: As needed

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207


 

April 24, 2010

 

Project No.: 0131,  Area in camp: Akela, Project Name: Latrine Project  Assigned to: Troop 4315-KI-BC

Project Description: : In the Akela campsite change over the latrine to be a two stall unit to match the one done last year by Troop 4315. (Last year troop 315 added a wall and door to separate the seats in a latrine in Akela. We would like to do that again this year. 1/2 the boys work on the latrine while the others clear vines, weeds, etc. then they switch at noon.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: MATERIALS: Stain/paint

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: Troop will provide all supplies, tools, labor.

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207

 

Non-GTW - Project No.: 0070,  Area in camp: Camp Wide, Project Name: Destroy Multi-flora Rose & Grape Vine - Non-Good Turn Weekends Assigned to: (Troop 152-OC-GT April 24) (Troop 558-OC-GT May 8),   2010 Need many Troops

Project Description: Multi- flora Rose - In most locations multi-flora rose will not have to be handled. Use loppers to cut the branches of the rose bush into short pieces and let them lay flat on the ground where they fall. Saw off the stump at ground level. Uproot the stump with a shovel or mattock.

    Grape Vine - Cut the grape vine off at ground level and six feet above the ground.  An adult leader to spray "Roundup" on the grape vine stump.

    Ranger Skip will assign an area for your unit to remove multi-flora rose and or grapevine when you check in for the Good Turn Weekend. Check with the GTP Coordinator to receive your "Thorn & Vine Buster" token and patch, for Scouts and Adults that worked more than 4 hours on this project.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: MATERIALS:  Spray bottle with "Roundup"

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: TOOLS: Gloves, eye protection, loppers for each participant. One bow saw, shovel and mattock for about every 10 people using loppers.  LABOR: Many Troops. Any number of Scouts with adult supervision.   SKILL: Persistence   (All day project)

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207


 

May 8, 2010

 

Non-GTW - Project No.: 0070Area in camp: Camp Wide, Project Name: Destroy Multi-flora Rose & Grape Vine - Non-Good Turn Weekends Assigned to: Troop 558-OC-GT,   2010 Need many Troops

Project Description: Multi- flora Rose - In most locations multi-flora rose will not have to be handled. Use loppers to cut the branches of the rose bush into short pieces and let them lay flat on the ground where they fall. Saw off the stump at ground level. Uproot the stump with a shovel or mattock.

    Grape Vine - Cut the grape vine off at ground level and six feet above the ground.  An adult leader to spray "Roundup" on the grape vine stump.

    Ranger Skip will assign an area for your unit to remove multi-flora rose and or grapevine when you check in for the Good Turn Weekend. Check with the GTP Coordinator to receive your "Thorn & Vine Buster" token and patch, for Scouts and Adults that worked more than 4 hours on this project.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: MATERIALS:  Spray bottle with "Roundup"

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: TOOLS: Gloves, eye protection, loppers for each participant. One bow saw, shovel and mattock for about every 10 people using loppers.  LABOR: Many Troops. Any number of Scouts with adult supervision.   SKILL: Persistence   (All day project)

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207

 

Project No.: 0008,  Area in camp: Camp Wide, Project Name: Re-Mark Hutch's Trail Assigned to: (Troop 138-GS-BC ? Scouts/ ?Adults May 1) (Troop 25-GS-BC 4 Scouts/4 Adults May 8) 2010

Project Description: Walk Hutch's Trail, remove existing blue metal trail markers and nails from live trees.  Remark trail using white paint as directed.  Clear downed trees, report any problems on the trail and note on the project sheet the section of trail completed.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: MATERIALS: 2" wide scraper, 2" paint brush, 2"x6" marking guide and water based white paint.

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: TOOLS: Gloves, claw hammers, vice grips, wood chisel, other nail removal tools, paint rags, bow saws, loppers, chain saw operated by adult.  Anyone operating a chain saw on Buckeye Council property must have completed BSA Chainsaw Safety Training course.  LABOR: Many Troops

For more information contact: Ranger Skip: 330-738-2085 ext 207

 

Project No.: 0009,  Area in camp: Peninsula, Project Name: Wyandot Campsite Pavilion Assigned to: Troop 2040-SB-BC May 1) (Troop 177-SB-BC May 8) 2010

Project Description: Construct 24' x 24' permanent pavilion in Wyandot campsite on prepared pad. This project is a coordinated effort by troops camping at Wyandot during summer camp

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: MATERIALS: will be ordered through Council but paid for by troops sponsoring pavilion

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: MATERIALS: Lumber, shingles, gravel, nails and other necessary hardware and building materials TOOLS: Auger, hammers, saws, gloves, safety glasses etc.
LABOR: Adults, older Scouts, Likely to be finished with minor finishing touches in one day

For more information contact: Ranger Skip: 330-738-2085 ext 207

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207


 


 

 

 

 

 

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Project Description: X

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: M

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: T

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207

 

Project No.: 0000  Area in camp: X Project Name: X Assigned to: X

Project Description: X

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Buckeye Council: M

Materials, Tools and  Labor provided by Assigned Unit: T

For more information contact: Ranger Skip - 330-738-2085 ext. 207

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