The SAILs took part in the Texas Pathfinder Camporee this weekend, along with some 4000 other Pathfinders from around the state. We faced high winds (lost another kitchen canopy), dust, heat, rain, mud, and all manner of typical Camporee weather, all with a smile and confident spirit. The SAILs performed well, particularly in the Drill competition, where they made no mistakes and performed the required routine in a club-record time. The SAILs also presented about the history and activities of the club - The SAIL Way - and competed in a knot tying competition, where they showed precision in each knot, bend, and hitch. The SAIL TLTs had some of their own responsibilities, the Junior Unit visited the lake, and joined other activities. As with all our outings, the SAIL Pathfinders themselves take charge of setting up and breaking down camp, of cooking the meals and cleaning the dishes, and taking responsibility to move the club to each event together. The programs were exciting and inspirational, filled with music and message. Two of our TLTs were called to assist in flag duty, and one called all 4000 Pathfinders to attention to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and kick off the Sabbath program. We marched in a parade of clubs, passing by the review stand, passed our campsite and uniform inspections, and were thrilled to find out we were recognized as an Elite club for our activities last year. Camporees are busy times, but that didn't stop the SAIL Pathfinders from meeting many friends from across Texas and making some new friends - ones we are looking forward to meeting again next year when we attend the Union Camporee. Though we were ma little cramped for our travel (our rented van didn't work so they downgraded our vehicle), and we dealt with weather, delays, and the usual unpredictability of a large event, the SAILs remained unperturbed, positive, and eager to face our next challenge.
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