Looking for the words to "Rare Bog"?

Want to relive the campfire from Spring Outing?

I just wanted to let everyone know that the lyrics to Salty Dog's "Rare Bog" song are now on the Web site. Enjoy!

http://www.arapahoe-nation.org/resources_display.php?item=65

"... way down in the valley-O!"

Here's the cool girls from the Dancing Turtles tribe singing the song during the first Spring Outing weekend. Rain (and lots of it) pushed us inside for songs and the ghost story.

Have you saved a life today?

Did you put on your superhero cape this week and save someone's life?

• Perhaps you pulled someone from a burning car?
• Performed CPR until an ambulance arrived?
• Rescued someone from drowning?

Not this week? Well, did you know you can save up to 3 lives if you simply give blood? You can! It may not make the news, but this simple act is just as important.

It's fast, it doesn't really hurt and you get free cookies.

Have an excuse? See if one of your reasons is listed in the Red Cross' Top 10 excuses.

I used to donate at the blood drives when they would come to SAS, but the waits were way too long. I found that there's a Red Cross Blood Donation Center (3700 Regency Parkway) within walking distance to my house in Cary. With it being so close, it's easy to schedule regular donations up to 5 times a year! With an appointment, I'm in and out in 45 minutes or less.

There are many other Blood Donation Centers in the Triangle. Here's are some near you:

Cary Blood Donation Center
3700 Regency Parkway
Cary, NC 27511

Raleigh Blood Donation Center
100 N. Peartree Lane
Raleigh, NC 27610

North Raleigh Blood Donation Center
8301 Bandford Way
Raleigh, NC 27613

I'm asking the thousands of dads in the Arapahoe Nation to step up and make a difference! Give blood this week and make sure to schedule your next appointment while you're there!

Find out more at http://www.givelife.org/! You can even make appointments online!

How-How!

1st + 3rd Year Guides: What Did You Think about Spring Outing?

Wow! What a weekend! 1st year Guides and 3rd year Guides (and a few Princess tribes) got to go to Spring Outing this past weekend.

I'd like to get your feedback about Spring Outing!

• Was it special for you and your son or daughter?
• What Spring Outing memories will you remember the most?
• What did you enjoy the most about Spring Outing?
  
• Do you have any quotes from your son or daughter about how they liked Spring Outing or any of the activities?
  

Also, tell us about your experience in the program this year (1st year dads especially.) Has the program brought you closer to your son or daughter? Have you seen your son or daughter change during the year? What have you enjoyed the most?

You can send leave your comments here on the blog -- OR-- better yet, send your comments and suggestions about Spring Outing or the Y-Guides & Princesses Program to how-how@arapahoe-nation.org. Bobby ("Big Hare"), Matt ("Moose") and Andrew ("Salty Dog") read all suggestions and comments and use them to make this program even better!

How-How!