Interests:

I enjoy doing anything but sitting still. I love to make toys and playing with wood.

Education:
I earned an AA in General Education through Cerro Coso Community College, a BA in Management (BAM) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) through the University of Phoenix, and I am currently a doctoral candidate pursuing a degree in Organizational Leadership.


I began building Desert Tortoise Days Parade floats in 1999. To date, I have built 15 floats. Eleven have earned awards. Below are pictures of a few of them.

Cub Scout Pack 413 participated in the California City Desert Tortoise Days Parade on May 1, 1999. We received a first place plaque for the "Youth Organization Float" category and the "Sweepstakes Trophy" for Best Overall Presentation (first place for the entire parade!). Our parade float for the May 6, 2000 event also won first place for "Youth Organization Float" and "Sweepstakes".

2001's Desert Tortoise Days Parade float began to take shape early. On May 5, 2001 we took the Sweepstakes for the thrid year in a row. Here is this year's float. Thanks to Shawn Sprague Construction, Fire Ace, and all the parents and Cub Scouts that made this parade entry possible.

In 2001 we faced some good-natured competition from my sister's Girl Scout Troop. Her float took first place for Youth Organization Floats. Congratulations Troop 176!

In 2002 we took the "Theme Trophy" for our Statue of Liberty/Uncle Sam float.

Here is the 2004 parade float entry for the Girl Scouts. Sweepstake Winner.

Last year's Halloween decorations.
This year we did Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I hope the 805 people that showed up for Halloween this year enjoyed the display.

Pack 413 organized and held our first bicycle rodeo. Officer Fender from the California City Police Department registered our bicycles. Then we learned bicycle safety and tested ourselves on the bicycle skills course. Later we did a community service project by cleaning up Balsistis Park. Here we are.

Here are some youth activity materials you might find useful. Have anything to add?

163 Games
Field Trip Suggestions
Neckerchief Slide ideas for the 2001-2002 themes.
Cub Scout Science experiments
Cub Scout Science and Nature Activities
Tired of hearing "There's nothing to do in town!" Here is a list of 200 things to do.
Here are some suggestions on how to help your Scoutig unit grow.

An excellent Scout resource

The Patron Saint of Boy Scouting

Scout Songs

Our local Boy Scouts: Troop 413

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if you have any comments or suggestions.