First Quarter Pin: Photography

Our first pin of 2013 is the Photography Pin. We have a great schedule planned, and look forward to learning a ton and having some fun. Don't forget, our ski trip comes up this February, so be ready!

Big Camps of 2013

Lest we miss an opportunity for high adventure, the boys have expressed interest in a cross country ski trip.

The details are:

Ski & Snowboarding Tour at Scofield Reservoir

February 22-23, 2013

$45.00 per person ($25 out of pocket, $20 from our budget), includes three meals, equipment and lodging in the lodge.

All skiing equipment (boots, skis and poles) is included.  There is a downhill element available as well; bring your own snowboard.

Also Rifle Shooting Range and Archery Range activities and a Friday Night Dutch Oven Cobbler Contest.

Food includes dinner on Friday night, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Just FYI, there is a maximum capacity of 36 at this event, so there will not be a ton of people besides us in camp.

Our summer expedition will be the Lehi West Stake Encampment.  Encampment will be held June 17-22, 2013. There will be a few options for training, advancement and so forth. My suggestion is that the boys go through the Varsity All-Stars Program. It may help that I am on staff for that course, but I feel that it will be a good experience for your sons.

Film Pin - Final Projects

For your viewing pleasure, here are the final videos made, directed and filmed by the Sunset 2nd Varsity Team 945.

The theme of these videos is Famous Last Words.

What film would be complete nowadays without a deleted scene and outtake section.  We hope you enjoy this as well.

The Last of 2012 Calendar

Here is a copy of our planned calendar for the rest of the year.

Payson Lake Campout

On October 19-20 we had another Varsity camp. We went up the Nebo Scenic Byway to camp and fish at Payson Lakes.

Getting the poles ready to set up their tent. I don't think these boys knew what to do with a tent that wasn't broken.

Almost there... If only they had staked it in first. :)

Getting closer.

Almost up.

The last rays of the sun setting on the lake.

They call him the Fish Whisperer.

Affixing the hook.

And out to conquer the fish. Do you see them all jumping in the lake!

Trying another angle.

A nice cool morning.

Slogging through the mud.

A wonderful morning for fishing.

It was fun to have the Morris' stop by in the morning.

Learning to fly (fly fish that is).

Look out fish. Notice the USS Morris in the background. The boys loved the boat ride.

This camp was a great time. We caught more than 12 fish, lost and found a wedding ring, and spent time as a quorum.

Our Rescheduled, Rescheduled, Rescheduled Campout

Ok, sorry to everyone about the scheduling issues on our camping trip. I forgot about the stake meetings for ward and stake leadership in conjunction with Stake Conference.

We are still going camping; it will be on October 19-20.  We will be camping at Payson Lakes to do a little fishing.  The boys have requested fishing again, so we are at it one more time with feeling.  For information on the Fishing Merit Badges and State Regulations see our August Post.

http://sunset2teachers.blogspot.com/2012_08_01_archive.html

Thanks for your patience!

Cooking at the Todds

One item that we decided to work on with the Young Men was a Personal Development item; cooking.

Sister Todd teaching the boys how to make French Bread Pizza.

A captive audience.

On with the toppings.

Everyone helped with this project.

Our supervisors...

Trying the smoothie with spinach. 

Commenting on our trek photo.

Thank you SO much to Sister Todd! We really appreciate all your preparations and patience!

September 2012 Camping Trip

We are planning a camping and fishing trip for September 14-15, 2012. We are still working out all the details, but it looks like we will be camping in the Salina / Richfield area. One of the main activities will be fishing. Most of the boys have told us that they don't know how to catch or gut a fish, and we would like to help them remedy this.

All the boys over 14 will need a regular license to fish with us. A 7 day license is $16 or a year license is $26. If the boys opt out of the license there will still be ample opportunity to watch, and we will make sure they have a chance to clean and prepare a fish for eating, as long as we are able to catch something.

If you have access to fishing rods that would be great. We do have a few spares as well, so no need to run out and buy one if you don't have one.

I have found a great resource for fishing license information. It is: http://www.takemefishing.org/fishing/license/location/state/UT

For more information on the Fishing Merit Badge you can check out these resources:

http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Fishing

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-FISH.aspx

Fly Fishing Merit Badge Information can be found here:
http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Fly_Fishing

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges/mb-FLYF.aspx

BYU Broadcasting

In the spirit of Film Making the Teacher's Quorum decided to go to BYU Broadcasting and take a tour of the facilities. What a great studio!

Studio C at BYU Brodcasting

Director John...

I'm ready for my close-up...

Green Screen time

BYU Sports

Make-up Room

Behind the screens in the control room.

Audio control room

Classical 89's booth

Entrada: What A Trip!

The Sunset 2nd Ward Varsity Team High Adventure was held in Moab, Utah.  It was a GREAT trip!

The Teacher's Quorum met at Brother Smith's house on Monday morning at 6:30 am. We loaded in to the Suburban and headed south. The trip was largely uneventful.   A few small detours in Springville and we were off to the races.

We made it to Entrada High Adventure Base before noon.  We checked in, set up our camp, and ate lunch before heading out to adventure in Arches National Park.

Our campsite, named La Sal, in Entrada High Adventure Base.

After lunch we decided to go to Arches and hike.  Monday was the coolest day weather-wise, so this turned out to be the best day for a trip to the park.

After deliberating for a few minutes we opted to hike to Delicate Arch, the most popular arch in the state.

Samples of Delicate Arch.

Our fearless team of arch-hiking adventurers in our "Class B" uniform for this pilgrimage.

Our hiking team on the sandstone trail to the arch.

Upon arrival at Delicate Arch there was a tour bus full of Japanese tourists waiting to get their pictures taken.  We found something to entertain ourselves while the crowds dissipated.

We opted to do some climbing on the buttes around the famous arch.

Brother Simpson is King of the Mountain!

The view from the saddle to Delicate Arch.

More free climbing.  The sandstone is wonderful for climbing!

Team 945 on the buttes by Delicate Arch.

Gathering under the arch.

Prepping for the pose.

The gang's all here! 

On Tuesday we got up at the break of dawn and went mountain biking.

Ready to ride!

Layton plowing through the sand.

An early view leaving camp.

Taking a break along the road.

 Our destination was Gemini Bridges.  We got to walk out on the bridge and look around.

Quite the drop.  Don't look down!

In order to look over the edge we were required to lay on our stomachs and crawl over.

A view of the bottom.

Taking a breather after our bike ride.

After lunch on Tuesday we decided to explore the valley around Entrada.  

Hiding in a shady spot to get a break from the 100 degree heat.

Lloyd braved the heights to join us at the top.

Layton showing us the way down.

 

Hanging out in a nook in the rocks.

Yet another break in the hiking.

One of our panoramic points. Quite the view, eh?

Tuesday evening we took advantage of the open range time. 

 

Our sunset view.

Another beautiful sunset.

Ethan was a beacon in the dark...

On Wednesday we took a trip down the Colorado River. Here we are anxious to get started. 

A view from our trip down.

The Layton, Lloyd, and Bro. Smith.

Bro. Riddle, Ethan, Tyson, Talmage, and Jordan

Bro. Simpson, Jordan, Talmage, and Ethan

These grainy samples from our trip are courtesy of Moab Action Shots. To see for yourself and buy legit copies visit: http://www.moabactionshots.com/search.php?gid_search=73&match_type=all&search=06-13-2012

After our trip was over we crossed the foot bridge over the Colorado to bid a fond farewell.

A modest sample of some of the scenery on the trip.

  

Tyson found the fast way up the path. Straight up...

Thursday dawned bright and early.  Alas, it was time to return home. 

No one wanted to get up on Thursday.

Layton eager to clean up camp.

Josh enjoying his breakfast. We found something he liked!

Breaking down the tent with Talmage inside. There's more than one way to get them moving...

A video sample of how our conversations went while we were at camp.

Our High Adventure was a good trip.  A few sunburns, sore feet, tired campers, and a good experience. I can't wait to see what we plan next!