Wednesday, May 07, 2008

May Meeting Bridge Climb

In lieu of meeting at Burgess & Niple on May 13th, we will be meeting at an abandoned bridge in Orient (south of Columbus). Here are bridge inspectors will show you how they inspect bridges and you all will have a chance to climb the bridge using rock climbing techniques.

Click here for directions. Also, RSVP to me (bmoore@burnip.com) no later than Monday, May 12th.

Monday, May 05, 2008

Scout Day at Rickenbacker

All Explorers are welcome to participate in Scout Day on June 12th (1:00 - 3:30) at Rickenbacker Airport (see directions below). Students will get a chance to tour a KC-135 "tanker" aircraft, meet pilots, and discover career oportunities. This event is free of charge.

Please RSVP by June 4th to Alyssa Fry at afry@skcbsa.org or by phone at 614.436.7200.

DIRECTIONS

• Rickenbacker is located south of Columbus.
• Take I-270 to the ALUM CREEK DRIVE EXIT and head SOUTH.
• Turn RIGHT on RICKENBACKER PARKWAY.
• Turn LEFT on 2ND STREET.
• Follow to the Air Guard Main Gate on your left.
• Turn LEFT into the installation onto RICKENBACKER DRIVE. You will need a photo identification (i.e. driver’s license or military ID) for the security check point.
• Turn LEFT at the stop sign onto MINUTEMAN WAY.
• Park between the two buildings on the Left.
• Go into building 2000, the entrance on the side of the building.
• Find the Wing Auditorium, first hallway on your Right.