With 2006 Scout Bucks “Line of Credit” cards firmly grasped in their hands, T11 scouts intently watched as each “cool stuff” item was pulled out of Scoutmaster Santa’s red pack, duffle and well…unloaded off of the over-burdened, and reportedly, grossly under-paid elf (aka ASM Bunn).
They then, with no scout sign required, intently listened to each item descripton. The “Ooohs” and “Ahhhs” began, then with eyes widened, brainwaves began firing as their young minds processed the internal relative value of each item to be auctioned. Decisions were made, strategies were formed, as they set their minds on that ONE item that was going to be THEIRS by the end of the night.
For some it was the backpack or perhaps the cyclops camp light. For others the Indiglo watch and still others the camp chair or perhaps the Leatherman multi-tool. First up, a 1GB MP3 player with a 1.2″ color display & FM tuner. The bidding started at 50,000 Scout Bucks (SB’s) setting the tone for the First Annual T11 Scout Bucks Auction. By the end of the night, an insulated lunch bag…I mean an “all purpose thermo-protected trail hike sustenance storage device” went for around 200,000 SB’s. All elf labor laws aside, oh what a night!
A fitting end to an evening of scout fellowship including a pot-luck feast and Court of Honor celebrating a great year of change, growth, activity and advancement at Troop 11.
For those who were along for the ride in 2006, it was great having you with us.
For those helping to lead the way…Thank You!
Now hold on tight and get ready for 2007! It will be another great one!
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. H