From the Archives, September 22, 2013

This week’s posting is nothing special.  In fact, it is downright mundane.  Nevertheless, it does relate a certain something about Boxwell.

The photo below is the “Boxwell Reservation” sign that hangs in the compound.  Anyone who has worked at Boxwell for any extended period of time knows that the compound is the hub of all the work that takes place during the summer.  It is also the home of the rangers and the focal point of all the work they do during camp and after.  The insignia itself is on the work shed, where the Rangers have their tools and work on their various projects.  The insignia is only significant in the sense that it dates our lovely reservation.  Note that the BSA insignia is the old school Scouting logo, which was replaced in the early nineties by the current, more contemporary design.  Indeed, this sign shows that as Boxwell approaches 55 years at Old Hickory Lake, there are portions of the reservation that are quite old!

Aside from the image, there are two quick items of “business” to put out to all who visit:
1) If you are a Boxwell staff member, we encourage–we STRONGLY encourage–you to register your address for the 2014 Reunion.  We are trying to track down every single staff member who worked at Boxwell and it is a huge job!  The more people who register their addresses the better!  We currently have 90+ people.  We need to find 2500! Tell your friends. Let’s make it happen. http://virtualboxwell.org/reunion/register.php
2) VirtualBoxwell is always looking for new themes to explore.  What “theme” would you like to see for the month of October?

Enjoy the photo and we hope to see your name pop up on the address registration list!

Boxwell Insignia

This is the Boxwell Reservation sign on the Rangers’ Shed in the compound. Note the old BSA logo as well as the fade on the colors.

 

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