Wood Lake Scout Reservation
Mix & Fix
April 11, 2009
On Saturday April 11, 2009 the Wood Lake Engineers in conjunction with FOWLSA (Friends of Wood Lake and Staff Association) will host the first Mix & Fix. The purpose of this event is 1). Perform needed maintenance at Wood Lake. 2). Help supplement the maintenance budget by using resources within the units to obtain material and labor. 3). Help instill ownership and pride to every unit who participates. 4). Meet Scouts and Scouters along with the Engineers and FOWLSA members.
Units will review the maintenance list and pick a project. Projects that have material currently on hand only need to supply the labor. Projects where material is not currently available, units will need to use their recourses to obtain these items. Units will need to notify Ranger George
woodlake@myrural.com what project they have picked as soon as possible. The projects will be awarded on a first come first served basis. Some projects are large enough that two or more units can work together in completing the task. All units will need to verify that the material is located and available by March 15, 2008.Units participating in this program will receive a free campsite for the event. Lunch on Saturday will be provided for all participants. An evening campfire will take place at the council fire bowl.
This is a great opportunity for each unit to help insure that their resident camp facility is in top notch shape. Every project is important and meaningful. If a unit has a project that is not on the list, but would like to work on it, please contact Ranger George. It will be presented to the Engineers for their approval. If it is a large project, it may have to go before the Council Properties Committee. So please send these added projects in as early as possible for approval.
We hope to see all of you at the first of what we hope will be many Mix & Fixes at Wood Lake Scout Reservation.
Ranger George & Engineers chair Scott.
Mix & Fix
April 11, 2009
1).
Install new water shut off at old shower house. 4 to 5 people The shut off valve at the old shower house is a gate valve that no longer offers a positive shut off. The white capped 10" plastic pipe at the North West end of the shower house will need to be dug up and the old valve removed. A new ball valve will need to be installed, and the casing pipe will need to be reconnected. Currently we have the material on hand.2).
Build new rack for boats and canoes.5 to 7 people The wood boat and canoe racks on the beach are showing their age. The old lumber that has cracked or rotted will need to be removed. All nails and screws will need to be removed. New treated lumber will need to be installed. Currently all material will need to be provided by the unit.3).
Conservation wallboards need replaced. 5 to 7 people The siding of the conservation pavilion needs to have the siding replaced. The old boards will need to be taken down, and the new cedar boards will need to be replaced. The lumber is on hand, but hardware and fasteners are not.4).
Lay sheet goods, Health lodge.4 to 5 people The old tile floor has been removed in the kitchen and hallway of the Health Lodge. The furniture and appliances will need to be removed and the floor cleaned. Sheet goods will need to be cut and glued to the floor. Currently no material is available for this project.5).
Install new drain system for Erie Campsite 7 to 10 peopleThe gray water from the washstand no longer drains in a appropriate time period. The old 55 gal drum will need to be located and dug up. A new drum will need to be installed. Currently all materials are on hand
.6).
Replace doors, all lodges. 5 to 7 people per lodge. The winter lodges at Tamarack (3) have 6 entry doors each. Currently the doors are 32" doors. All doors are rotted and need to be replaced. At Camp Welber 5 entry doors need replacing. It would be best if at least 3 doorways in the sleeping area per lodge are widened to 36". Currently no materials are available.7).
Install new water main to storage tank.15 to 20 people.The old 3" plastic pipe has begun to show its age. Currently 500’ of the pipe has been purchased to run the line from the well house to the first valve near the old shower house. We hope this line is installed when new electric lines are buried near the same location this fall. The line will need to be continued next to the parade field and to the water tank. Currently the 500’ of 3" is all we have on hand at this point. 1500’ will need to be purchased or donated along with fittings. The use of a trencher or small excavator would be very helpful. Also we have 5 repair fittings on the old line we would like to salvage.
8).
Install new siren system. 3 to 5 people The old system has become a high maintenance item. Some research has been done and some talks have accrued to update this system. A wireless system with the ability to cover more area of camp would be desirable.9).
Lay block corner posts for washstands 5 to 7 people per. The wood support posts at all washstands other than Delaware are rotting and becoming loose. Delaware has had cement block mortared at the 4 corners and the roof reset. This seems to be the way to make permanent repairs to the other 14 washstands. Each unit takes 40 blocks and the required mortar to set them. No Material is available at this time.10).
Remove furnaces (3) from dining hall 4 to 5 people. The 1950’s hanging space heaters are no longer useable. Taking these 3 units apart and removing them will prevent someone from trying to light them off. All propane lines and electric lines can be removed.11).
Replace all water drain valves. 5 to 7 people The boiler drains for the water system to the campsites have begun to break and leak. Remove old drains at each 10" drain box and replace with ½" ball valves. Currently no material is available for this project.12).
Remove all old fences on property. 15 to 25 people A walk on the property lines and in some cases well inside the camp we will find old fence and wire. We need to gather this wire and cut it into manageable size. Haul the wire to the road edge where the tractor and trailer can pick it up. Gloves and wire cutters will need to be brought by the unit.
13).
Install new waterproof wallboards at kitchen sinks.4 to 5 people Covering the kitchen walls around the serving window, dish washer and sinks with a hard cleanable surface will help keep our kitchen clean. The cement block even though it is painted is a hard surface to clean. Stainless steel is desirable, or a hard sheet good manufactured for wet areas can be used. Currently no material is available at this time.14).
Repair floor Staff Cabin #2. 3 to 4 people The cabin is beginning to separate at the floor almost in the center of the structure. The cabin will need to be wrapped and drawn together and then a floor joist screwed to the frame. Some lumber is available.15).
Split and Stack Firewood 5 to 6 people. Now that we are not allowing firewood to be imported into camp, the ranger staff has cut and placed wood to be split for troop use at the east end of the parking lot. The wood needs to be split and stacked. Axes are available from the Q.M. or a splitter could be brought into camp. Many tops are available to cut into firewood. Adults can bring their chainsaw into camp and cut downed tops but not cut standing trees. Ask ranger George for details.16).
Build second log Adirondack in outpost. 7 to 10 peopleFollow the direction of the Outpost Director (Dennis). A chain saw will be required and used by the Ranger Staff.
17).
Cut back entrance roadway on South Side entrance road 4 to 5 people. Brush and small trees are growing on the bank of the entrance road to the south side. Bow saws, loppers, and axes, can be used to clear the roadway. Only small brush should be taken, not large trees.18).
Remove cattails from beach & fishing area. 15 to 20 people Use shovels to dig the roots out of the lake bottom. Pile all brush along the edge of the west site of ramp. Do not let leaves float away, they can re-sprout new plants.19).
Erosion control at Potawatomi Campsite 7 to 9 people. Poles are available and can be transported by the ranger staff. Posts need to be purchased for thisproject. Rope to tie off the poles as there are being set is available at the Q M.
20). Rebuild pole wall north of Blair Lodge at road. 6 to 12 people The retention wall behind Blair Lodge has fallen apart. Many of the black locust logs are reusable. Work one section at a time and remove the polls. Dig the dirt bank so the polls will fit tightly against the bank. Use post hole digger to set retention polls (warning, ask a member of the ranger staff to locate water line). All poll stock is available at this time.
21).
Rebuild culvert on road between Blair Lodge and Huron.8 to 10 people The West face of the culvert has shifted and some logs have rotted. The face needs to be removed and the dirt needs to be dug vertically. The face needs to be replaced using black locust logs and pole stock. The unit can use R.R. ties if they provide the ties. Currently pole stock and logs are available.22).
Rebuild seating at Council fire bowl. 10 to 20 people The R.R. ties are beginning to shift and the lumber that caps the ties is beginning to show its age. The ties will need to be dug out and reset. New tops will need to be nailed into the ties. Currently we only have the nails on hand.23).
Pour handicapped accessible ramp and pads for shotgun cages. 4 to 7 people We are currently drawing plans, and applying for a grant to pour a cement ramp from the rifle range pavilion to the shotgun shooting stations. Forms will need to be set, concrete will need to be purchased and finished. Units interested in this project can contact Ranger George for an update on the status of the grant.24).
Paint Cooks Cabin. 3 to 4 people Broom down the entire building to remove dirt and cobwebs, latex paint is available and can be applied with brushes, rollers of sprayer. The unit must supply brushes and rollers, an adult may borrow the camp sprayer if available. The most time consuming part of this job is the trim work. Take your time around windows and casements. Please clean the windows when finished painting.25).
Build shutters for Sollitt Lodge. 4 to 8 peopleBuild a shutter similar to the one used at the Q.M. Material to construct these shutters can be found in the wood storage cabin across from the south side shower house. Hinges and a locking devise will need to be purchased. It would also be desirable to have a screen insert made to use when the shutter is open.
26).
Service Patrol 8 to 10 people A unit is needed to provide support for this event. The dining hall will need to be set up for lunch. The kitchen crew will need help in opening and closing the kitchen. The dining hall will need to be cleaned up after lunch. The fire will need to be set for the evening campfire.27).
Remove Garlic-Mustard 30 to 50 people As with most woodlots in the area we are being overrun with the invasive plant Garlic-Mustard. Units selecting this project should start at the main entrance and work from the road edge to Arapaho campsite and East to the athletic field. 100% of the plants need to be picked to be effective.