Scout jamboree develops skills

We all can look back to a moment that changed our lives, an influence at the time that was invisible or unknown. Being part of a team, a group learning to work with others. Developing skills that last a lifetime. The Boy Scouts have boasted this for over 100 years.

In that time span there have been many members who have joined the Scouts and even moved on to become Eagle scouts. Our community is no different. Last weekend the Boy Scouts held their annual Boy Scout Jamboree in the Hot Springs State park.

Pack 53 spearheaded the two-day event. There was learning of wilderness skills developing ways to overcome obstacles and challenges through the use of teamwork.

Pack Leader John Gibbel could not express just how great the community is in supporting the Scouts. The Kiwanis Club made breakfast and dinner was provided by the Community Federated Church. The State park allowed the Scouts and family members set up tents and camp overnight. With Scouts coming from all across the state to participate from Gillette to Douglas to Greybull to Dubois it was estimated that 500 people showed up and took part.

Robert J. Quintana the council president for the Boy Scouts of America Greater Wyoming Council #638 was happy to be back in Thermopolis. Mr. Quintana reflected on growing up in Thermopolis and the crucial role the Boy Scouts had on his life. He had family ties to the scouts in Thermopolis and knows that the principals that he learned at such a young age have helped him through out his life.

This is about a small town reaching out and helping support such a huge event. Something this big would not be possible with out the support of the people in Thermopolis

Mr. Quintana explained that the values, ethics, and morals that the Scouts teach need to start with a great support base. In that base plant a seed, it will grow.