The troop is working on building it’s first Patrol Box – a carry all for kitchen essentials such as the propane stove, cooking utensils, spices and so on. Here’s a timeline detailing the birth of Troop 73′s first Patrol Box!

04/20/10
At tonight’s PLC meeting, the idea was brought forward that a patrol box would be a great addition to the troop’s camping gear. The plan is to being a few plan ideas before the troop – discuss them, and vote on which patrol box plan to build. The SPL said that he would find someone to gather plan ideas to present at the May 4th meeting.

05/04/10
Tonight, AJ brought three plan ideas to the meeting. A discussion ensued about each plans potential, and about what the troop would need from a patrol box. The troop will think about all three plans and vote on the plan to build at the May 11 meeting. (The three plans can be seen here)

05/11/10
The vote is in – Plan A is the box we’ll build. Saturday, May 22 is set aside as a day to gather materials.

05/18/10
Plans for Patrol Box Plan A are procured from Dave Burney with Troop 679 in Ramona, CA. Troop 73 made a $10 donation to Troop 679, and in return Dave provided a very detailed set of drawings for us to build by.  Thanks, Dave!

05/22/10
The troop met at Lowe’s on Airport Road to gather materials for building the new patrol box. Here are a few photos from that trip.

05/24/10
Brett Strimple and Jay Walton meet to cut out the parts with power tools – the boys of Troop 73 will begin assembly at tomorrow night’s special meeting at the Walton’s.

05/25/10
Part I of the patrol box assembly goes off without a hitch.  Half of the boys work on constructing the carcass of the box, while the other half work on assembling the legs.  See the action here.

08/14/10
After a break for summer activities and Summer Camp at CDB – Part II of the patrol box assembly takes place at our Annual Planning Meeting.  Half of the boys work on affixing the doors while the other half work on attaching the rest of the hardware.  See the action here.