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BOAT SALE at
Camp Casa Mare

As we rotate used boats out of the sailing fleet at Casa Mare they are offered for purchase to the GSSJC family. On Saturday, October 29 we will accept sealed bids (offers) for a fourteen foot Capri sloop with trailer and four Sunfish. The Sunfish do not come with trailers but are fully rigged and have been well loved by many Girl Scouts. The Capri does come with a trailer and will include all available rigging and sails.

Sealed bids will be accepted by Mike Mazurek, Facility Manager, from 9-11 a.m. at the Maintenance Center where the boats will be available for your inspection. He will answer any questions you may have at that time. Bids will be opened and boats awarded to the highest bidder at 11:30 a.m. Successful bidders should be prepared to remove your boat from the camp at that time. Checks will be made out to Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council.

Please note that the 14.2 Capri Sloop was donated to the program many years ago by a third party without a title and is not registered with Texas Parks and Wildlife, so this will need to be accomplished by the successful bidder.

Silver Award Project completed at Camp Agnes Arnold

Congratulations to Sara Alderman on the successful completion of her Silver Award Project at Camp Agnes Arnold. Sara, who is 15, set up a permanent orienteering course that begins at the bottom of the steps at the Anne

Temple Allen Lodge and meanders through the area between the lodge and Shadow Lake. It is actually two courses, red and green, each with its own twists and turns that is suitable for both beginners interested in learning about orienteering and those who may have a little more experience. There is information in the mailbox located at the starting point on how to use a compass and about pacing. A compass is available from the Reserve Rangers for checkout if you do not have one but must be returned when you are finished so others may have access to them. If your troop has one compass, or more than one, it will be helpful if you would bring them with you.

The markings on the trees are located on the opposite side of where you are going so you don’t know if you are on the right track till you get there making it a fun, interesting, and educational experience. Yes, I said educational. Learning can be fun and this course accomplishes that goal. My thanks to Sara, and all who helped her complete her Silver Award.

Camp Robinwood Is still a favorite

A rumor is circulating that Camp Robinwood’s days are numbered and it has been decided to sell the property. NOT TRUE, and if I knew who is perpetuating rumors of this nature I’d be happy to speak with them. What is true is that we have been made aware that the 1,500 acres bordering the camp on the south and west sides are planned for future development as residential property and that there will be commercial/retail sites as well to support the increased

population. As you know, if you follow this column, we have also been dealing with the impact of a race track on the east side of I-45 for several years now with the shared concern and cooperation of the City of Willis, County Commissioner and other concerned citizens.

While no development is imminent nor final plans in place, we have contacted the potential developer and met several times about the potential for growth in the Conroe/Willis area. The Council is in the process of information gathering, evaluation and understanding the potential impact on the property. It is most certainly too early in the game to make assumptions or decisions regarding anything. It is, however, both prudent and responsible to place a hold on large capital projects until the whole story is known.

In the mean time the camp will continue to be maintained and enjoyed. The electrical system upgrade was recently completed and the scheduled upgrade to the water delivery system will go forward as planned. As additional information becomes available it will be shared with the membership of GSSJC.