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Philbreak
to Aid Philmont’s Rebirth
By David Stowe
Modified
from an article posted in the National Bulletin, Dec 2002-Feb 2003.
This past
summer, fires damaged thousands of woodland acres in Philmont's beautiful Ponil
region. In answer to Philmont's greater need for service, the Order and the
Philmont Staff Association have teamed up to offer Philbreak.
The program has
three major goals: to recruit more than 70 Scouters to provide service to the
ranch; to provide a qualified pool of potential staff members; and to enhance
and build the participants' leadership skills.
If you are a registered Scouter between the ages of 18 and 25, what better place
to spend your spring break than in Cimarron, New Mexico? Three sessions will be
offered: March 2-8, March 9-15 and March 16-22, 2003. The cost is $50 plus
transportation. Participants must arrive by noon on Sunday. Shuttle service will
be available from the Albuquerque airport to Philmont.
Upon arrival at the ranch, participants will meet their trained staff and
immediately begin project orientation. Arrowmen should anticipate a week of
cheerful service, fellowship and fun. Work crews will perform meaningful service
projects for the ranch and build their understanding of wilderness conservation
and the outdoors. Participants also will have an opportunity to take a ski break
at Angel Fire. By Saturday, they will be tired but satisfied that they have made
a real difference.
Come to Philmont when the mountain peaks are still snow-capped and experience a
side of Philmont that is not seen during the summer. More information will be
available on the national OA Web site and in future issues of the National
Bulletin.
Plant a seed; rekindle your spirit. As Philmont's north country goes through a
period of rebirth, do not miss this exciting opportunity to make a difference!
Information
about Philbreak is posted to the National Order of the Arrow Web Site.
Please click on the banner for
more information, application forms, and promotional flyers.
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