Supporting Charities in Subcamp 3

From Mullet To Mohawk

Sean P., from Troop 306 in the Baden-Powell Council, was evidently tired of his long, shoulder-length hair. He had been growing it for about a year when he decided it was time for a change. A drastic change.

After calling his Mom to let her know what he was about to do, Sean enlisted the help of two friends who borrowed hair clippers from a Subcamp staffer and shaved Sean's hair. Not content with just a regular buzz cut, Sean had them leave a strip along the top of his head so they could then twist it into spikes.

But this was never just about Sean. Says Sean, "I did it because I wanted to donate to the World Friendship Fund." Sean's friends collected donations from on-lookers, raising nearly $82 for the fund that supports Scouting in underdeveloped countries around the world. Subcamp Chief John Chambers graciously accepted their gift and gave Sean a Steven Squyres Subcamp 3 patch.

Contingent Honors Alaskan Scouters

Scouts from the Twin Rivers Council, Troops 301, 302, 303, and 304, raised over $300 for the fund established in memory of the four Alaskan Scouters who died earlier in the Jamboree.

Launched by Eagle Scout Mike F. of Troop 302, Scouts collected donations from their contingent. Scoutmaster Tim Williams mailed the donation to the Denali Alaska Federal Credit Union on Saturday.

Mike was prompted to start the collection because, as he said, “When I heard about what happened, it brought back memories about a friend of mine” who went through a similar experience. “In Scouting, we are all brothers—we all share the same pain. I feel a lot better inside knowing that though the families lost a brother in Scouting, they have friendship in Scouting and we’re sharing their grief,” Mike says.